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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A manuscript, Drashot Rabbi Yehoshua Ibn Shu'ib on the Torah. [Spain], [end of 14th century].
Pamphlets and leaves in middle-Sefardi handwriting, from the time of the author who was the Rashba's disciple or one generation later. It contains sections of homiletics by Rabbi Yehoshua Ibn Shu'ib with changes from the printed version.
The evaluation [according to type of paper, water marks etc.] is that the manuscript is from the author's time or at least very soon thereafter. Attached are certifications of experts, Prof. Shlomo Zucker and Dr. Ezra Shevet from the Department of Hebrew Manuscripts of the National Library.
Rabbi Yehoshua Ibn Shu'ib (Otzar HaRabbanim 7520) lived in Spain from 1280-1340. He was a disciple of the Rashba, companion of the Ritva and Rabbi of Rabbi Menachem ben Zerach, author of Tzeida LaDerech. Only his book of homiletics survived from his Torah works which is a complete manuscript according to the order of parshiot (weekly portions) and the festivals, and it contains much material on topics of Halacha and Aggada, commentaries on the Talmud and Midrash, words of ethics and wisdom, kabbala and philosophy. It was first printed in Constantinople in 1523. Enclosed: The binding from which the leaves were removed [possibly, more leaves can be removed from it] and remnants of single leaves of early printings that were removed from the binding (Bibles in Spanish, two leaves of Rambam printed in Constantinople 1509, and more remnants).
The manuscript contains c. 50 leaves and several leaf remnants. Likewise, enclosed are another number of leaves as aforementioned. C. 23 cm. Fair-poor condition. Varied levels of damage because of binding.
Pamphlets and leaves in middle-Sefardi handwriting, from the time of the author who was the Rashba's disciple or one generation later. It contains sections of homiletics by Rabbi Yehoshua Ibn Shu'ib with changes from the printed version.
The evaluation [according to type of paper, water marks etc.] is that the manuscript is from the author's time or at least very soon thereafter. Attached are certifications of experts, Prof. Shlomo Zucker and Dr. Ezra Shevet from the Department of Hebrew Manuscripts of the National Library.
Rabbi Yehoshua Ibn Shu'ib (Otzar HaRabbanim 7520) lived in Spain from 1280-1340. He was a disciple of the Rashba, companion of the Ritva and Rabbi of Rabbi Menachem ben Zerach, author of Tzeida LaDerech. Only his book of homiletics survived from his Torah works which is a complete manuscript according to the order of parshiot (weekly portions) and the festivals, and it contains much material on topics of Halacha and Aggada, commentaries on the Talmud and Midrash, words of ethics and wisdom, kabbala and philosophy. It was first printed in Constantinople in 1523. Enclosed: The binding from which the leaves were removed [possibly, more leaves can be removed from it] and remnants of single leaves of early printings that were removed from the binding (Bibles in Spanish, two leaves of Rambam printed in Constantinople 1509, and more remnants).
The manuscript contains c. 50 leaves and several leaf remnants. Likewise, enclosed are another number of leaves as aforementioned. C. 23 cm. Fair-poor condition. Varied levels of damage because of binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript, sections of the book Tzurat HaOlam by Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Latif, and additional sections of unidentified work. [Spain?], [beginning of 15th century].
Manuscript leaves removed from binding geniza. Written in Middle Sefardi handwriting. Contains sections of beginning and of the first two chapters of Tzurat Olam by Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Latif (printed in Vienna, 1860), and additional sections of an unidentified work of homiletics and explanation on the Torah weekly portions.
One of the watermarks of these leaves matches the Briquet Index No. 3974, and is dated at 1397.
C. 10 leaves [and additional leaf parts]. 26-27 cm. Fair-poor condition, varied levels of damage because of binding.
Manuscript leaves removed from binding geniza. Written in Middle Sefardi handwriting. Contains sections of beginning and of the first two chapters of Tzurat Olam by Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Latif (printed in Vienna, 1860), and additional sections of an unidentified work of homiletics and explanation on the Torah weekly portions.
One of the watermarks of these leaves matches the Briquet Index No. 3974, and is dated at 1397.
C. 10 leaves [and additional leaf parts]. 26-27 cm. Fair-poor condition, varied levels of damage because of binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A manuscript, an early pamphlet from Sefer HaDrushim and Sefer HaLikutim according to Ari. [Damascus, late 16th century].
The beginning of the Ari's writings were in pamphlets that contained various homelitics that spread to various places. Afterward, the mekubalim began to arrange these pamphlets. One of the editors was Rabbi Efraim Pantziri, neighbor and disciple of Rabbi Chaim Vital. Rabbi Efraim also arranged Sefer Drushim, Sefer Kavanot and Sefer Likutim from Rabbi Chaim Vital's writings. Rabbi Efraim's disciples continued the work of arranging the writings.
On the first page of this pamphlet, sermons of Rabbi Chaim Vital from Damascus "the Rabbi gave a sermon on Succot… a souvineir from the Rabbi's sermon… ", these sermons are not known from any other manuscript. Moreover, in this pamphlet there is also "Sod HaMikveh", a homiletic essay by Rabbi Yoseph Ibn Tabul a disciple of the Ari. This essay was not printed.
From Leaf [6]b, there are homiletics on Parshat Bereishit written by the Ari's disciples (but not by Rabbi Chaim Vital). A few of the homiletics in this booklet were not printed in Sefer HaLikutim that was printed in Jerusalem in 1913.
All the above is according to the attached opinion of the Kabala Researcher R' Yoseph Avivi.
[16] Written leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and moisture marks. Moth marks. Tears to upper left margins with damage to text. New binding.
The beginning of the Ari's writings were in pamphlets that contained various homelitics that spread to various places. Afterward, the mekubalim began to arrange these pamphlets. One of the editors was Rabbi Efraim Pantziri, neighbor and disciple of Rabbi Chaim Vital. Rabbi Efraim also arranged Sefer Drushim, Sefer Kavanot and Sefer Likutim from Rabbi Chaim Vital's writings. Rabbi Efraim's disciples continued the work of arranging the writings.
On the first page of this pamphlet, sermons of Rabbi Chaim Vital from Damascus "the Rabbi gave a sermon on Succot… a souvineir from the Rabbi's sermon… ", these sermons are not known from any other manuscript. Moreover, in this pamphlet there is also "Sod HaMikveh", a homiletic essay by Rabbi Yoseph Ibn Tabul a disciple of the Ari. This essay was not printed.
From Leaf [6]b, there are homiletics on Parshat Bereishit written by the Ari's disciples (but not by Rabbi Chaim Vital). A few of the homiletics in this booklet were not printed in Sefer HaLikutim that was printed in Jerusalem in 1913.
All the above is according to the attached opinion of the Kabala Researcher R' Yoseph Avivi.
[16] Written leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and moisture marks. Moth marks. Tears to upper left margins with damage to text. New binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript of the book Adam Yashar, interpretations on the Ari teachings by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Antique Ashkenazi calligraphy from the early 17th century.
The “Adam Yashar” has been edited by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach, based on the manuscripts of the second edition of Rabbi Chaim Vital’s writings found in a Jerusalem Geniza. In the foreword of his book Kol Ba-Rama, Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach writes about how he discovered the writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital in Jerusalem and how he edited them; he also mentions the importance of the “Adam Yashar”: “…And at the end of my first year in Jerusalem, I have come across a few new interpretations, many of which do not appear in any book, even in those who belong to the son of Rabbi Chaim Vital, and those are very profound insights, which were all written through Divine inspiration by Rabbi Chaim Vital himself in the name of Rabbi Yitzchak Ashkenazi… and Rabbi Chaim buried those writings away in a Geniza, and in time, some of them faded or tore… some of those leaves were scattered and with Hashem’s help I have been able to put those interpretations in their correct order and turned them into five books bearing the following titles: 1 - Kehilat Ya’akov 2 - Olat Tamid, which deals with all prayer related matters. 3 - Adam Yashar, which - as the title indicates - encompasses the essential pieces of those interpretations, and which I consider to be most important since it contains great novelty and additions…”. (See enclosed material).
The book was stored away in manuscript copies for over 200 years since it was written, until it was first printed in 1885 in Cracaw, based on a manuscript left in the holy bequest of the “Divrei Chaim” of Sanz.
The present manuscript is an earlier copy, which was apparently written close to the time the book was first authored.
Owner’s signature: “Meir Heitzfeld”.
[103 leaves], 10 cm. High quality paper and fine writing, illustrated title page from later period. Good condition, light restorations on the edges of several leaves. New, parchment binding.
The “Adam Yashar” has been edited by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach, based on the manuscripts of the second edition of Rabbi Chaim Vital’s writings found in a Jerusalem Geniza. In the foreword of his book Kol Ba-Rama, Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach writes about how he discovered the writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital in Jerusalem and how he edited them; he also mentions the importance of the “Adam Yashar”: “…And at the end of my first year in Jerusalem, I have come across a few new interpretations, many of which do not appear in any book, even in those who belong to the son of Rabbi Chaim Vital, and those are very profound insights, which were all written through Divine inspiration by Rabbi Chaim Vital himself in the name of Rabbi Yitzchak Ashkenazi… and Rabbi Chaim buried those writings away in a Geniza, and in time, some of them faded or tore… some of those leaves were scattered and with Hashem’s help I have been able to put those interpretations in their correct order and turned them into five books bearing the following titles: 1 - Kehilat Ya’akov 2 - Olat Tamid, which deals with all prayer related matters. 3 - Adam Yashar, which - as the title indicates - encompasses the essential pieces of those interpretations, and which I consider to be most important since it contains great novelty and additions…”. (See enclosed material).
The book was stored away in manuscript copies for over 200 years since it was written, until it was first printed in 1885 in Cracaw, based on a manuscript left in the holy bequest of the “Divrei Chaim” of Sanz.
The present manuscript is an earlier copy, which was apparently written close to the time the book was first authored.
Owner’s signature: “Meir Heitzfeld”.
[103 leaves], 10 cm. High quality paper and fine writing, illustrated title page from later period. Good condition, light restorations on the edges of several leaves. New, parchment binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Two leaves in ancient handwriting, Bible interpretations. [c. 16th-17th Centuries].
Fragments of Bible interpretations, the first page opens with the words “Interpretation on the Parasha of Ki Tetze”.
Based on the Oriental Rashi calligraphy, this appears to be from the 16th-17th Centuries.
4 pages, about 20cm. Thick, stained paper, fair condition, damages with missing parts on the edges.
Fragments of Bible interpretations, the first page opens with the words “Interpretation on the Parasha of Ki Tetze”.
Based on the Oriental Rashi calligraphy, this appears to be from the 16th-17th Centuries.
4 pages, about 20cm. Thick, stained paper, fair condition, damages with missing parts on the edges.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript, Talmud Yerushalmi Novellae and remarks, Zera’im, Mo’ed, Nashim and Nezikin tractates. Autographical writing by the Gaon Rabbi Meir Marim, Rabbi of Koverin, author of the “Nir” on the Talmud Yerushalmi.
The following note appears on the first page: “Unclassified remarks on the Talmud Yerushalmi Zera’im, Mo’ed, Nashim and a little bit of Nezikin”. Another note says: “By the famous Gaon Rabbi Meir Marim, Av Beit Din of the Capital City Koverin”.
The “Nir” on the Tamud Yerushalmi is a book which was printed after the author’s passing, and deals with the tractates of Zera’im (Warsaw, 1875), Mo’ed (Vilna, 1890) and Nashim (Warsaw 1932; Jerusalem 1979). This book quickly became a reference in the study of the Talmud Yerushalmi.
From a sample comparison made with the printed books, it appears that most of the novellae in the present manuscript differ from the ones printed in the Nir, and some of the printed version has been abbreviated, while the present manuscript offers a more explicit version of what the author meant (refer to Pesachim, Chapter 7 Halacha 11). Bits written by the author in the first edition are also mentioned in the present manuscript, (look at Yoma, end of the Chapter 4).
The notes on Yevamot were printed in the 1932 Warsaw edition (leaf 93), where it is mentioned that [a piece of the author’s manuscript] was found in Tiberias, Israel and “[this is] the actual author’s manuscript… we have managed to obtain a copy of the manuscript, which is apparently the first edition where the Rabbi wrote his remarks very briefly”. Whoever looks at the Yevamot related notes printed there, will realize that they were copied from the present manuscript.
The Gaon Rabbi Meir Marim Shafit (1800-1873), of the leading Torah geniuses of his generation, outstanding Hasid, disciple of the Admorim: Rabbi Noach Malkowitz, the “Beit Aharon” of Karlin, Rabbi Moshe of Koverin and Rabbi Avraham of Slonim, author of the “Yesod Avoda”. Was known for his sharp mindedness since youth, on his engagement agreement, the Admor Rabbi Yitzchak of Naschiz calls him “the Gaon Tzaddik”. He was appointed as Rabbi in the village of Meitshad (near Slonim) at age 15 [!]. Served as rabbi in several towns, and was appointed Av Beit Din of Koverin during the last years of his life. Famous for his sharp mind and a reference in the in-depth study of the Talmud Yerushalmi, he also gained prominence among the Lithuanian Geonim: Rabbi Eizel Harif, his cousin Rabbi Shmuel Avigdor Tosfaah, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan, and more (see enclosed material). Rabbi Zalman Sander Kahana-Shapira was one of his disciples.
Over 290 written pages. About 21 cm. Fair condition, detached leaves, wear and tears, light damages affecting the text.
The following note appears on the first page: “Unclassified remarks on the Talmud Yerushalmi Zera’im, Mo’ed, Nashim and a little bit of Nezikin”. Another note says: “By the famous Gaon Rabbi Meir Marim, Av Beit Din of the Capital City Koverin”.
The “Nir” on the Tamud Yerushalmi is a book which was printed after the author’s passing, and deals with the tractates of Zera’im (Warsaw, 1875), Mo’ed (Vilna, 1890) and Nashim (Warsaw 1932; Jerusalem 1979). This book quickly became a reference in the study of the Talmud Yerushalmi.
From a sample comparison made with the printed books, it appears that most of the novellae in the present manuscript differ from the ones printed in the Nir, and some of the printed version has been abbreviated, while the present manuscript offers a more explicit version of what the author meant (refer to Pesachim, Chapter 7 Halacha 11). Bits written by the author in the first edition are also mentioned in the present manuscript, (look at Yoma, end of the Chapter 4).
The notes on Yevamot were printed in the 1932 Warsaw edition (leaf 93), where it is mentioned that [a piece of the author’s manuscript] was found in Tiberias, Israel and “[this is] the actual author’s manuscript… we have managed to obtain a copy of the manuscript, which is apparently the first edition where the Rabbi wrote his remarks very briefly”. Whoever looks at the Yevamot related notes printed there, will realize that they were copied from the present manuscript.
The Gaon Rabbi Meir Marim Shafit (1800-1873), of the leading Torah geniuses of his generation, outstanding Hasid, disciple of the Admorim: Rabbi Noach Malkowitz, the “Beit Aharon” of Karlin, Rabbi Moshe of Koverin and Rabbi Avraham of Slonim, author of the “Yesod Avoda”. Was known for his sharp mindedness since youth, on his engagement agreement, the Admor Rabbi Yitzchak of Naschiz calls him “the Gaon Tzaddik”. He was appointed as Rabbi in the village of Meitshad (near Slonim) at age 15 [!]. Served as rabbi in several towns, and was appointed Av Beit Din of Koverin during the last years of his life. Famous for his sharp mind and a reference in the in-depth study of the Talmud Yerushalmi, he also gained prominence among the Lithuanian Geonim: Rabbi Eizel Harif, his cousin Rabbi Shmuel Avigdor Tosfaah, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan, and more (see enclosed material). Rabbi Zalman Sander Kahana-Shapira was one of his disciples.
Over 290 written pages. About 21 cm. Fair condition, detached leaves, wear and tears, light damages affecting the text.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Handwritten leaf from the Levushe Serad book on Yoreh De’ah, [part of the Siman 35-36], in the holy handwriting of the author, the Gaon Rabbi David Shlomo Eibshitz, author of the “Arvei Nachal”. Fine, autographic writing, arranged and edited for print, with additions and deletions.
Rabbi David Shlomo Eibshitz (1755-1818, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Vol. 1, pages 501-503), of the greatest Chassidic figures and teachers, Av Beit Din of Chorostkow and Soroka who emigrated to Safed, Israel in 1809. His relative, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchov writes about him in his approbation “sharp and knowledgeable in Torah, all his deeds are for the sake of G-d”. His books are widely accepted as basic books of Halacha and Chassidut.
2 pages, 32.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage and stains. Luxurious leather binding.
Rabbi David Shlomo Eibshitz (1755-1818, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Vol. 1, pages 501-503), of the greatest Chassidic figures and teachers, Av Beit Din of Chorostkow and Soroka who emigrated to Safed, Israel in 1809. His relative, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchov writes about him in his approbation “sharp and knowledgeable in Torah, all his deeds are for the sake of G-d”. His books are widely accepted as basic books of Halacha and Chassidut.
2 pages, 32.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage and stains. Luxurious leather binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, "Segulot and Refuot" (cures). [Russia-Poland?, 18th century].
More than 100 leaves, closely written with Ashkenasi handwriting, contains a large collection of segulot for various occasions, removal of spells, popular cures and interpretations of dreams, according to the order of the Hebrew alphabet. Handwritten title page on one of the leaves: "Part 2, collected from scholars and books from the writings of the Ribash [Rabbi Yoel Ba'al Shem] and letters of the Rabash [Rabbi Eliyahu Ba'al Shem]… segulot and incantations and sayings… and some things… from the book Toldot Adam…]. [The books of segulot "Mif'alot Elokim" and "Toldot Adam" printed for the first time in Zholkiev, 1720, and 1725]. Books of segulot in Ashkenazi handwriting are very rare. Clearly, the manuscript was written and used by a wonder worker who throughout the years added many segulot to those initially written.
C. 117 leaves [missing index leaves from the beginning and several leaves at the end]. 16.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains and use stains, wear with omissions. Detached leaves, without binding.
More than 100 leaves, closely written with Ashkenasi handwriting, contains a large collection of segulot for various occasions, removal of spells, popular cures and interpretations of dreams, according to the order of the Hebrew alphabet. Handwritten title page on one of the leaves: "Part 2, collected from scholars and books from the writings of the Ribash [Rabbi Yoel Ba'al Shem] and letters of the Rabash [Rabbi Eliyahu Ba'al Shem]… segulot and incantations and sayings… and some things… from the book Toldot Adam…]. [The books of segulot "Mif'alot Elokim" and "Toldot Adam" printed for the first time in Zholkiev, 1720, and 1725]. Books of segulot in Ashkenazi handwriting are very rare. Clearly, the manuscript was written and used by a wonder worker who throughout the years added many segulot to those initially written.
C. 117 leaves [missing index leaves from the beginning and several leaves at the end]. 16.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, stains and use stains, wear with omissions. Detached leaves, without binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscript of Rabbeinu Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, author of Ben Ish Chai. Chiddushim on Aggadic sayings in Chulin tractate. Complete passages. Content printed with variations in language in his book Ben Yehoyada on Chulin tractate. See attached material.
Blessing following first passage: “G-D shall forever assist and guard us, Amen”.
Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad author of Ben Ish Chai and dozens of other important books (1833-1909), son of Rabbi Eliyahu Chaim son of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Rabbi of Bagdad. Prominent disciple of Rabbi Abdallah Somech. After the death of his father in 1859, at age 26, he delivered a sermon in his stead in the Great Synagogue, thereafter he spoke there every Shabbat for fifty years. He was famous worldwide as "single in his generation" in his knowledge in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah. Some of his books: Rav Pe’alim, Torah Lishma, Ben Ish Chai, Ben Ish Chayil, Ben Yehoyada, Od Yosef Chai, Chasdei Avot and more.
[1] Leaf. 9.5X30 cm. Written on both sides. Good condition.
Blessing following first passage: “G-D shall forever assist and guard us, Amen”.
Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad author of Ben Ish Chai and dozens of other important books (1833-1909), son of Rabbi Eliyahu Chaim son of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Rabbi of Bagdad. Prominent disciple of Rabbi Abdallah Somech. After the death of his father in 1859, at age 26, he delivered a sermon in his stead in the Great Synagogue, thereafter he spoke there every Shabbat for fifty years. He was famous worldwide as "single in his generation" in his knowledge in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah. Some of his books: Rav Pe’alim, Torah Lishma, Ben Ish Chai, Ben Ish Chayil, Ben Yehoyada, Od Yosef Chai, Chasdei Avot and more.
[1] Leaf. 9.5X30 cm. Written on both sides. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Handwritten leaves, Kabbalistic notes written by the Admor Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the “Sulam”. Jerusalem, 1930.
The notes were written on “Itur Rabanim” Yeshiva blank leaves “presided by the Gaon Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag”.
The holy Gaon Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), Torah genius and diligent scholar, pure and holy, Godly Mekubal. Filled the Warsaw rabbinical office and moved to Eretz Israel in 1922, where he founded the “Itur Rabanim” Yeshiva. In this Yeshiva he would teach the Nigleh and many Kabbalah classes to select Avreichim. As time went on, many gathered around him, becoming his disciples and Chasidim while he served as their Admor. Wrote and published Kabbalah books. His most outstanding essay is the “Sulam” commentary on the Zohar.
About 9 leaves, about 13 cm. Poor condition. Tears.
The notes were written on “Itur Rabanim” Yeshiva blank leaves “presided by the Gaon Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag”.
The holy Gaon Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), Torah genius and diligent scholar, pure and holy, Godly Mekubal. Filled the Warsaw rabbinical office and moved to Eretz Israel in 1922, where he founded the “Itur Rabanim” Yeshiva. In this Yeshiva he would teach the Nigleh and many Kabbalah classes to select Avreichim. As time went on, many gathered around him, becoming his disciples and Chasidim while he served as their Admor. Wrote and published Kabbalah books. His most outstanding essay is the “Sulam” commentary on the Zohar.
About 9 leaves, about 13 cm. Poor condition. Tears.
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Sermon manuscripts for the Jewish Festivals (Passover and Shavuot) and sermons for the Shabbatot of the year. By Rabbi Moshe Freidiger. Budapest, 1854-1857.
One volume containing sermon notebooks written in Yiddish-Deitch and Hebrew. The date and the author’s signature appear on the title page of each notebook.
The Gaon, Rabbi Moshe Freidiger, author of the “Moshe Yedaber” (1818-1897), son of Rabbi Pinchas Leib Av Beit Din of Budapest, tremendous Torah scholar and outstanding speaker who has refused to fill the rabbinical position. Served as the community leader of "Kehal Yere’im", Budapest. His oldest son, Rabbi Avraham Freidiger was the leader of the Budapest community (son in law of Rabbi Yitzchak Leib Sofer son of the Ktav Sofer), father of Rabbi Pinchas David Freidiger, (son in law of the Pressburg Rabbi, author of the “Da’at Sofer”).
72 leaves, about 22 cm. Good condition, stains. Rebound.
One volume containing sermon notebooks written in Yiddish-Deitch and Hebrew. The date and the author’s signature appear on the title page of each notebook.
The Gaon, Rabbi Moshe Freidiger, author of the “Moshe Yedaber” (1818-1897), son of Rabbi Pinchas Leib Av Beit Din of Budapest, tremendous Torah scholar and outstanding speaker who has refused to fill the rabbinical position. Served as the community leader of "Kehal Yere’im", Budapest. His oldest son, Rabbi Avraham Freidiger was the leader of the Budapest community (son in law of Rabbi Yitzchak Leib Sofer son of the Ktav Sofer), father of Rabbi Pinchas David Freidiger, (son in law of the Pressburg Rabbi, author of the “Da’at Sofer”).
72 leaves, about 22 cm. Good condition, stains. Rebound.
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Manuscript notebook containing novellae on the Torah and on the holidays, by Rabbi Avraham Leib Licht. [Hungary, c. 1930].
The first and last pages contain the author's signature. Also with an "approbation" from his friend Mordechai Cahana of Trebishov.
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Licht of Presov (Slovakia) was a disciple of the Da'at Sofer [as the Da'at Sofer wrote in his approbation to Netivot HaChinuch]. He made aliya to Eretz Israel. Was a scholar, well-known educator, wrote important books and articles: Netivot HaChinuch, Torat HaChinuch, Kitzur Menorat HaMaor and more. This notebook was written in his youth, while he was studying in yeshivot in Hungary, and the "approbation" was written by a young man with whom he studied, from the city Trebishov, Slovakia.
Over 100 pages. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stained by water and moisture, no damage to text. New binding.
The first and last pages contain the author's signature. Also with an "approbation" from his friend Mordechai Cahana of Trebishov.
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Licht of Presov (Slovakia) was a disciple of the Da'at Sofer [as the Da'at Sofer wrote in his approbation to Netivot HaChinuch]. He made aliya to Eretz Israel. Was a scholar, well-known educator, wrote important books and articles: Netivot HaChinuch, Torat HaChinuch, Kitzur Menorat HaMaor and more. This notebook was written in his youth, while he was studying in yeshivot in Hungary, and the "approbation" was written by a young man with whom he studied, from the city Trebishov, Slovakia.
Over 100 pages. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stained by water and moisture, no damage to text. New binding.
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