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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Sefer HaLevushim by R. Mordechai Yoffe. Four parts: Levush Techelet and Levush HaChur - on Orach Chaim; Levush Ateret Zahav - on Yoreh Deah; Levush Habutz veHaArgaman - on Even HaEzer; Levush Ir Shushan - on Choshen Mishpat. Venice: Bragadini in the printing house of Giovanni Cajon, 1620.
On each of the four title pages is the signature of R. "Shlomo of Dubno" (in square script). Ownership inscriptions from 1772 of R. "Yehuda Leib" son of R. Chaim, who bought the books from "R. Yehuda Leib of Gologa (Glogow)".
Many pages throughout both volumes contain glosses, corrections and notations, mostly short, by several different authors, in Ashkenazic script [19th century]. Several of the later glosses are signed: "A.H.C.".
At the beginning of section Orach Chaim is an introduction by the proofreader, R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Approbations from eight Venetian rabbis, R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena and others, are found at the end of section Even HaEzer.
R. Shlomo of Dubno (1739-1813), disciple of R. Shlomo of Chelm, author of Mirkevet HaMishne, published many books, both his own and books written by others. He was famous for his knowledge of the wisdom of scriptures, mesorah and Hebrew grammar. During the time he stayed in Vilna, the Vilna Gaon asked him to investigate the masoret of Nevi'im and Ketuvim (petuchot, setumot chaserot and yeterot) - see testimony of R. Pesach Pinfer of Vilna (in his article in Beit Va'ad LaChachamim, 1902 and in his book Masoret HaTorah V'Hanevi'im, Vilna 1906). He was one of the editors of the "Biur" on Bereshit by Moshe Mendelssohn, but eventually left him and published Chumashim on his own. He received approbations for publishing these Chumashim from the leading Torah scholars of his times (R. Shmuel Rabbi of Vilna; R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Zelmele of Volozhin, disciples of the Vilna Gaon; Torah leaders of Vilna, Shklov and Slotzk, the kloiz (small study hall) in Brody; rabbis of Lviv, Berlin, Frankfurt and others).
Two volumes. 201 [2]; 148, [2] leaves, 87; 162, [2] leaves. 35 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stains and damage to the title page of the first volume. Detached title page. First volume has non-original binding, partly detached and repaired with adhesive tape. Volume II has original leather binding; front cover detached. Damaged bindings.
On each of the four title pages is the signature of R. "Shlomo of Dubno" (in square script). Ownership inscriptions from 1772 of R. "Yehuda Leib" son of R. Chaim, who bought the books from "R. Yehuda Leib of Gologa (Glogow)".
Many pages throughout both volumes contain glosses, corrections and notations, mostly short, by several different authors, in Ashkenazic script [19th century]. Several of the later glosses are signed: "A.H.C.".
At the beginning of section Orach Chaim is an introduction by the proofreader, R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena. Approbations from eight Venetian rabbis, R. Yehuda Aryeh of Modena and others, are found at the end of section Even HaEzer.
R. Shlomo of Dubno (1739-1813), disciple of R. Shlomo of Chelm, author of Mirkevet HaMishne, published many books, both his own and books written by others. He was famous for his knowledge of the wisdom of scriptures, mesorah and Hebrew grammar. During the time he stayed in Vilna, the Vilna Gaon asked him to investigate the masoret of Nevi'im and Ketuvim (petuchot, setumot chaserot and yeterot) - see testimony of R. Pesach Pinfer of Vilna (in his article in Beit Va'ad LaChachamim, 1902 and in his book Masoret HaTorah V'Hanevi'im, Vilna 1906). He was one of the editors of the "Biur" on Bereshit by Moshe Mendelssohn, but eventually left him and published Chumashim on his own. He received approbations for publishing these Chumashim from the leading Torah scholars of his times (R. Shmuel Rabbi of Vilna; R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Zelmele of Volozhin, disciples of the Vilna Gaon; Torah leaders of Vilna, Shklov and Slotzk, the kloiz (small study hall) in Brody; rabbis of Lviv, Berlin, Frankfurt and others).
Two volumes. 201 [2]; 148, [2] leaves, 87; 162, [2] leaves. 35 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stains and damage to the title page of the first volume. Detached title page. First volume has non-original binding, partly detached and repaired with adhesive tape. Volume II has original leather binding; front cover detached. Damaged bindings.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $6,000
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Manuscript, Sefer Va'Adaber Shalom, by R. Menashe of Ilya. [Smarhon or Ilya, 1829].
Handwritten by the author - R. Menashe of Ilya, student of the Gaon of Vilna. Unpublished work.
On the first page, R. Menashe writes that the purpose of this work is to increase peace in the world: "Sefer Va'Adaber Shalom, as its name suggests, seeks to increase peace in the world, since all the evil in the world is due to dispute and strife, and the ultimate purpose of the world cannot be reached while in a state of discord. G-d is waiting for us to do our part in this matter…" The author further discusses his intent to publish the book, "bit by bit, as its words are accepted", but the work was never published.
R. Menashe of Ilya (1767-1831), was a renowned Lithuanian genius who was considered among the greatest students of the Gaon of Vilna, on par with R. Chaim of Volozhin. He officiated as the rabbi of Samorgan (Smarhon) for a short time, but left the post due to his opposition to community officials who complied with the Cantonist decree. His student R. Aryeh Leib Shapira became rabbi in his stead. R. Menashe was known for his unique and individualistic approach to many topics, both in the study of Torah and in more worldly matters. His works deal with "tikkun olam" - enabling our physical world to actualize its spiritual potential. His first book, "Pesher Davar" (Vilna, 1807), promotes peace between Jewish leaders, and his current work, "Va'Adaber Shalom", also discusses maintaining peace between fellow men. R. Menashe's purpose was to create peace between the Chassidim and Mitnagdim of his generation. His students include: R. Leibel Shapira of Kovno, R. Aryeh Leib Hominer of Minsk, (author of "Ba'er Hetev"), R. David Luria - the Radal, and R. Shlomo Zalman Rivlin of Shklov.
A description of this work is found in a letter sent in 1878 from Konigsberg to Shmuel Yosef Finn in Vilna, with an offer to acquire this manuscript and other manuscripts by R. Menashe. The writer of the letter affirms that the manuscript is an autograph of the author, with identical handwriting to that found in letters signed by R. Menashe. (See: R. David Kamenetzky, Yeshurun vol. XX, pp. 800-801, for a copy of the letter).
The handwriting is identical to that of R. Menashe's glosses at the beginning of the manuscript "Et Sofer" on the Radak (Vilna, 1827). Those glosses are identified as handwritten by R. Menashe by his relative, R. Yosef Mazel of Vyazin (near Ilya).
The last page contains a handwritten inscription by a student of R. Menashe: "Nathan Nata Pure Heart (Reinherz), Nissan 1862".
[3] leaves (and another blank leaf; altogether five written pages). 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several tears; one instance of slight textual damage. New binding.
Expert authentication of the handwriting is included.
Handwritten by the author - R. Menashe of Ilya, student of the Gaon of Vilna. Unpublished work.
On the first page, R. Menashe writes that the purpose of this work is to increase peace in the world: "Sefer Va'Adaber Shalom, as its name suggests, seeks to increase peace in the world, since all the evil in the world is due to dispute and strife, and the ultimate purpose of the world cannot be reached while in a state of discord. G-d is waiting for us to do our part in this matter…" The author further discusses his intent to publish the book, "bit by bit, as its words are accepted", but the work was never published.
R. Menashe of Ilya (1767-1831), was a renowned Lithuanian genius who was considered among the greatest students of the Gaon of Vilna, on par with R. Chaim of Volozhin. He officiated as the rabbi of Samorgan (Smarhon) for a short time, but left the post due to his opposition to community officials who complied with the Cantonist decree. His student R. Aryeh Leib Shapira became rabbi in his stead. R. Menashe was known for his unique and individualistic approach to many topics, both in the study of Torah and in more worldly matters. His works deal with "tikkun olam" - enabling our physical world to actualize its spiritual potential. His first book, "Pesher Davar" (Vilna, 1807), promotes peace between Jewish leaders, and his current work, "Va'Adaber Shalom", also discusses maintaining peace between fellow men. R. Menashe's purpose was to create peace between the Chassidim and Mitnagdim of his generation. His students include: R. Leibel Shapira of Kovno, R. Aryeh Leib Hominer of Minsk, (author of "Ba'er Hetev"), R. David Luria - the Radal, and R. Shlomo Zalman Rivlin of Shklov.
A description of this work is found in a letter sent in 1878 from Konigsberg to Shmuel Yosef Finn in Vilna, with an offer to acquire this manuscript and other manuscripts by R. Menashe. The writer of the letter affirms that the manuscript is an autograph of the author, with identical handwriting to that found in letters signed by R. Menashe. (See: R. David Kamenetzky, Yeshurun vol. XX, pp. 800-801, for a copy of the letter).
The handwriting is identical to that of R. Menashe's glosses at the beginning of the manuscript "Et Sofer" on the Radak (Vilna, 1827). Those glosses are identified as handwritten by R. Menashe by his relative, R. Yosef Mazel of Vyazin (near Ilya).
The last page contains a handwritten inscription by a student of R. Menashe: "Nathan Nata Pure Heart (Reinherz), Nissan 1862".
[3] leaves (and another blank leaf; altogether five written pages). 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several tears; one instance of slight textual damage. New binding.
Expert authentication of the handwriting is included.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sifra D'Tzeniuta with the commentary of the Gra, (Rabbi Eliyahu of Vilna). Vilna and Grodno, [1820]. First edition of the Gra's commentary. Includes approbations of Vilna's rabbis, a preface by R. Chaim of Volozhin (in which he describes the greatness of the Gra), and a preface by the publisher R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Gra.
This volume is indispensable in understanding the Gra's approach to Kabbalah. This particular edition is known for its holiness since its content is holy and it was printed by G-d-fearing Jews. The Chazon Ish (R. Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz), in praise of this edition, would tell the story of a dybbuk (evil spirit) that was brought before one of the great Torah scholars of the previous generation. The scholar presented the dybbuk with two wrapped editions of this volume. The dybbuk remained unaffected by the second edition of this volume [Vilna, 1892], but was unable to touch the first edition volume. The scholar explained that since the first edition was published by G-d-fearing Jews, its great intrinsic holiness affected the dybbuk to a greater degree than the second edition, printed by Maskilim. A similar story was described by R. Shmuel David Munk, rabbi of Haifa, in the name of a Sephardic kabbalist from Jerusalem, who attempted to exorcise a dybbuk that had entered a human being. The person was brought before the kabbalist, who placed a second edition volume on the man to no avail. When he used a first-edition volume, however, the man was cured [Zechor LeDavid, II, 159]. R. Munk also quotes R. Eliezer Gordon of Telshe, who reported that when the first-edition volume was placed in the hands of a dybbuk, he screamed "The Vilner! The Vilner!", but did not react when he was similarly exposed to a second edition volume [ibid].
[6], 59, [3] leaves. 21 cm. High-quality thick, light paper. Wide margins. Several handwritten corrections. Good overall condition. Stains. Slight worming to the endpapers and the inner margins of several pages. Original binding (half-leather); damaged.
The order of the prefaces in this copy matches the book listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, entry 0177999, in which the preface of R. Chaim of Volozhin precedes that of the publisher.
This volume is indispensable in understanding the Gra's approach to Kabbalah. This particular edition is known for its holiness since its content is holy and it was printed by G-d-fearing Jews. The Chazon Ish (R. Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz), in praise of this edition, would tell the story of a dybbuk (evil spirit) that was brought before one of the great Torah scholars of the previous generation. The scholar presented the dybbuk with two wrapped editions of this volume. The dybbuk remained unaffected by the second edition of this volume [Vilna, 1892], but was unable to touch the first edition volume. The scholar explained that since the first edition was published by G-d-fearing Jews, its great intrinsic holiness affected the dybbuk to a greater degree than the second edition, printed by Maskilim. A similar story was described by R. Shmuel David Munk, rabbi of Haifa, in the name of a Sephardic kabbalist from Jerusalem, who attempted to exorcise a dybbuk that had entered a human being. The person was brought before the kabbalist, who placed a second edition volume on the man to no avail. When he used a first-edition volume, however, the man was cured [Zechor LeDavid, II, 159]. R. Munk also quotes R. Eliezer Gordon of Telshe, who reported that when the first-edition volume was placed in the hands of a dybbuk, he screamed "The Vilner! The Vilner!", but did not react when he was similarly exposed to a second edition volume [ibid].
[6], 59, [3] leaves. 21 cm. High-quality thick, light paper. Wide margins. Several handwritten corrections. Good overall condition. Stains. Slight worming to the endpapers and the inner margins of several pages. Original binding (half-leather); damaged.
The order of the prefaces in this copy matches the book listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, entry 0177999, in which the preface of R. Chaim of Volozhin precedes that of the publisher.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Tikunei Zohar, with Be'er Yitzchak commentary, by R. Yitzchak Isaac of Polotsk. [Zhovkva, 1778]. Stamps of R. "Yosef Greenwald". Many handwritten corrections (in pencil).
One of first books which presents sayings of the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime. See introduction, page 17b which states: "… I have proposed this before the rabbi… the great and famous G-dly man, the Hassid, R. Eliyahu of Vilna". Also on page 36a he cites something which he asked the Gaon "… and he responded with his holy mouth…".
[4], 22, 192, [2] leaves. 22 cm. Good condition; slight staining and wear. Non-original binding; detached.
First book in chapter "Books mentioning the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime" in the Vinograd Listing, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1283.
One of first books which presents sayings of the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime. See introduction, page 17b which states: "… I have proposed this before the rabbi… the great and famous G-dly man, the Hassid, R. Eliyahu of Vilna". Also on page 36a he cites something which he asked the Gaon "… and he responded with his holy mouth…".
[4], 22, 192, [2] leaves. 22 cm. Good condition; slight staining and wear. Non-original binding; detached.
First book in chapter "Books mentioning the Gaon of Vilna during his lifetime" in the Vinograd Listing, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1283.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Sefer Biur Vegam Hagahot [commentary and glosses] on the Zohar, Ra'aya Meheimena, Medrash Hane'elam, Aidra Rabba and Aidra Zuta, by R. Eliyahu, the Gaon of Vilna. [Vilna], 1810. First edition.
Introductions by R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Yehuda Leib, son of the Gaon and R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Gaon.
On the title page is an ownership inscription signed by R. "Moshe Shimon Pesach" [1869-1957; rabbi of Volos, Greece. During the Holocaust he was active in saving his community from deportation after the Nazi conquest of Greece. After the war he was appointed chief rabbi of Greece].
[44] leaves. 16.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Worming on the margins; stains and slight wear. Tear with damage to text on the margin of the last leaf. Old and worn half-leather binding.
First volume in the Kabbalah chapter, Vinograd listing, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 663.
Introductions by R. Chaim of Volozhin, R. Yehuda Leib, son of the Gaon and R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, grandson of the Gaon.
On the title page is an ownership inscription signed by R. "Moshe Shimon Pesach" [1869-1957; rabbi of Volos, Greece. During the Holocaust he was active in saving his community from deportation after the Nazi conquest of Greece. After the war he was appointed chief rabbi of Greece].
[44] leaves. 16.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Worming on the margins; stains and slight wear. Tear with damage to text on the margin of the last leaf. Old and worn half-leather binding.
First volume in the Kabbalah chapter, Vinograd listing, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 663.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Six Kabbalistic books based on the teachings of the Vilna Gaon and his disciples. First editions.
1. Sefer Brit Olam, regarding the Kabbalistic wisdom of the Hebrew alphabet, by R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi of Iwye (brother of the renowned R. Moshe of Iwye). Vilna, [1819]. First edition. Bluish-green paper.
2. Sefer Margaliot Hatorah, commentary on Nevi'im, Ketuvim and Five Megillot, by R. Tzvi Hirsch of Semiatitz (Siemiatycze) "one of the greatest students of R. Eliyahu of Vilna". [Minkovtsy, 1803]. First edition. Greenish paper. Two leaves missing from Sefer Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah). Owner's signatures.
3. Sefer Heichalot HaZohar, on Bereshit and Pekudei, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. [Konigsberg, 1857]. "Gruber und Langrien" printing house. "Printed through the efforts of R. Yaakov Tzvi Yeshurun Mecklenburg, rabbi of Konigsberg". (Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, #672).
4. Sefer Tikunei Zohar with the commentary of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna, 1867. (Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, #724).
5. Sefer Pitchei She'arim, explanations based on the kabbalah of the Ari and the Gra, by R. Yitzchak Isaac Chaver. Warsaw, 1888. First edition. (Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, #711). Stamps from "The Chafetz Chaim Library, Warsaw".
6. Sefer Matzav Hayashar, first part on Sefer Bereshit, comparisons between the Zohar and the words of Talmudic sages in Midrash, and Jewish law, by R. Shneur Zalman Dovber Oshinsky, one of the great Torah scholars in Lithuania. He quotes many customs from the "kloiz" of the Vilna Gaon, and compares them to the Chassidic customs (see p. 34a and 36a). Vilna, [1881]. Only edition.
6 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
1. Sefer Brit Olam, regarding the Kabbalistic wisdom of the Hebrew alphabet, by R. Yitzchak Ashkenazi of Iwye (brother of the renowned R. Moshe of Iwye). Vilna, [1819]. First edition. Bluish-green paper.
2. Sefer Margaliot Hatorah, commentary on Nevi'im, Ketuvim and Five Megillot, by R. Tzvi Hirsch of Semiatitz (Siemiatycze) "one of the greatest students of R. Eliyahu of Vilna". [Minkovtsy, 1803]. First edition. Greenish paper. Two leaves missing from Sefer Yirmiyahu (Jeremiah). Owner's signatures.
3. Sefer Heichalot HaZohar, on Bereshit and Pekudei, with the commentary of the Gaon of Vilna. [Konigsberg, 1857]. "Gruber und Langrien" printing house. "Printed through the efforts of R. Yaakov Tzvi Yeshurun Mecklenburg, rabbi of Konigsberg". (Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, #672).
4. Sefer Tikunei Zohar with the commentary of the Vilna Gaon. Vilna, 1867. (Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, #724).
5. Sefer Pitchei She'arim, explanations based on the kabbalah of the Ari and the Gra, by R. Yitzchak Isaac Chaver. Warsaw, 1888. First edition. (Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei Hagra, #711). Stamps from "The Chafetz Chaim Library, Warsaw".
6. Sefer Matzav Hayashar, first part on Sefer Bereshit, comparisons between the Zohar and the words of Talmudic sages in Midrash, and Jewish law, by R. Shneur Zalman Dovber Oshinsky, one of the great Torah scholars in Lithuania. He quotes many customs from the "kloiz" of the Vilna Gaon, and compares them to the Chassidic customs (see p. 34a and 36a). Vilna, [1881]. Only edition.
6 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Hakdamot U'She'arim - "One branch of the book Leshem Shevo V'Achlama", by the kabbalist R. Shlomo Elyashiv. Piotrków, 1908. First edition of the first book authored by Ba'al Haleshem.
The volume contains two glosses of additions and revisions in the handwriting of the author, the kabbalist R. Shlomo Elyashiv of Šiauliai (1841-1926), the leading Lithuanian kabbalist of his generation. He was known as the "Ba'al Haleshem" based on his authorship of Leshem Shevo VeAchlama. He also authored glosses on Sefer Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital, which are printed in the Warsaw 1891 edition as the glosses of "Harav Shevach" [Shlomo ben Chaim Chaikel]. He was the chief editor of the kabbalistic writings of the Vilna Gaon which were printed by R. Shmuel Luria in the 1880s.
The books of the series Leshem Shevo VeAchlama were printed during 1909-1948, and have become basic Kabbalistic texts. They are known to have been written in holiness, fear of Heaven and purity (reputedly, the author also used Hashba'at HaKulmus). This first section is called Hakdamot U'She'arim [also known as HaSefer HaKadosh, which reflects its importance and holiness and also contains the acronym of Hakdamot U'She'arim]. Section II is called Sefer HaDe'ah and is printed in two volumes (Piotrków, 1912). Other sections, Sefer HaKelalim and Sefer HaBe'urim, were printed in Jerusalem after the author's death by his son-in-law R. Avraham Elyashiv (originally Erener; he adopted his father-in-law's surname), the rabbi of Gomel (Belarus) and father of R. Y. S. Elyashiv.
Owner's stamps of his student, the holy Gaon R. Aharon Shlomo Maharil (Otzar HaRabbanim 1884) - among the great Kabbalists in Lithuania and Jerusalem. He was born in Zagare, Lithuania, and was a disciple-associate of the famous Kabbalist R. Shlomo Elyashiv. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1909, and was known as one of the elders of the great Kabbalists in Jerusalem and one of the heads of the Sha'ar HaShamayim Yeshiva. He authored To'ameha Chaim Zachu, 3 parts (commentary on Sefer Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital), as well as many other books. He passed away in Jerusalem in Cheshvan, 1938.
212 pages. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Old handsome half-leather binding; slightly worn.
The volume contains two glosses of additions and revisions in the handwriting of the author, the kabbalist R. Shlomo Elyashiv of Šiauliai (1841-1926), the leading Lithuanian kabbalist of his generation. He was known as the "Ba'al Haleshem" based on his authorship of Leshem Shevo VeAchlama. He also authored glosses on Sefer Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital, which are printed in the Warsaw 1891 edition as the glosses of "Harav Shevach" [Shlomo ben Chaim Chaikel]. He was the chief editor of the kabbalistic writings of the Vilna Gaon which were printed by R. Shmuel Luria in the 1880s.
The books of the series Leshem Shevo VeAchlama were printed during 1909-1948, and have become basic Kabbalistic texts. They are known to have been written in holiness, fear of Heaven and purity (reputedly, the author also used Hashba'at HaKulmus). This first section is called Hakdamot U'She'arim [also known as HaSefer HaKadosh, which reflects its importance and holiness and also contains the acronym of Hakdamot U'She'arim]. Section II is called Sefer HaDe'ah and is printed in two volumes (Piotrków, 1912). Other sections, Sefer HaKelalim and Sefer HaBe'urim, were printed in Jerusalem after the author's death by his son-in-law R. Avraham Elyashiv (originally Erener; he adopted his father-in-law's surname), the rabbi of Gomel (Belarus) and father of R. Y. S. Elyashiv.
Owner's stamps of his student, the holy Gaon R. Aharon Shlomo Maharil (Otzar HaRabbanim 1884) - among the great Kabbalists in Lithuania and Jerusalem. He was born in Zagare, Lithuania, and was a disciple-associate of the famous Kabbalist R. Shlomo Elyashiv. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1909, and was known as one of the elders of the great Kabbalists in Jerusalem and one of the heads of the Sha'ar HaShamayim Yeshiva. He authored To'ameha Chaim Zachu, 3 parts (commentary on Sefer Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital), as well as many other books. He passed away in Jerusalem in Cheshvan, 1938.
212 pages. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Old handsome half-leather binding; slightly worn.
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The Vilna Gaon and his disciples
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $900
Unsold
Ma'avar Yabok, laws concerning death and bereavement, Viduyim (confessions) and prayers, ethical and kabbalistic matters related to this topic, by the kabbalist R. Aaron Berechiah of Modena. Mantova: Judah Samuel of Perugia, [1626]. First edition.
Divided into four essays: Sifsei Tzedek, Sefat Emet, Sifsei Renanot and Anan HaKetoret (the fourth essay includes three parts: Seder Pitum Haketoret, Korban Ta'anit and Minchat Aharon).
40 leaves; 41-55 pages; 1-146, 149-162 leaves; 57-84 leaves; 155-172 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains and wear. Damage repaired with paper. New leather binding; worn.
Divided into four essays: Sifsei Tzedek, Sefat Emet, Sifsei Renanot and Anan HaKetoret (the fourth essay includes three parts: Seder Pitum Haketoret, Korban Ta'anit and Minchat Aharon).
40 leaves; 41-55 pages; 1-146, 149-162 leaves; 57-84 leaves; 155-172 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition. Many stains and wear. Damage repaired with paper. New leather binding; worn.
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Kabbalah Books
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Unsold
Four compositions, bound together; including two Kabbalistic compositions printed in Venice, turn of the 17th century.
1. Sefer Arzei Levanon, comprising seven compositions: Midrash Konen; HaEmuna VeHaBitachon by the Ramban; Sefer Hanikud VeSod HaChashmal by Rabbi Yehuda Gikattila; Sefer Ma'ayan HaChochma; Pirkei Heichalot by Rabbi Yishmael Kohen Gadol; Klalai Medrash Rabbah by Rabbi Avraham Ekra. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, 1601. Includes Kabbalistic illustrations. First edition.
2. Sefer Sha'arei Gan Eden, Kabbalistic essays regarding Paradise, Purgatory and repentance, by R. Moshe Romi, student of R. Moshe Cordovero (the Ramak). Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, 1589. First edition. Two leaves missing from the middle of the book have been replaced with photocopies.
These two compositions were bound together with two books by R. Chaim Palagi of Izmir; printed in Salonika:
3. Sefer Chaim Techila, homilies upon the completion of the Torah, by R. Chaim Palagi. Salonika, [1845]. The margin of the title page contains the number 5 – serial number of the author's publications.
4. Sefer Chaim Techila-Derachav LeMoshe - chronicle of the 1840 Rhodes and Damascus blood libels by R. Chaim Palagi, including the intervention of Sir Moses Montefiore. Salonika, [1845]. The margin of the title page contains the number 6 - serial number of the author's publications. Final page of the index is missing.
44 leaves; 35 leaves (leaf 36 of Sefer Derachav Lemoshe is missing); 50 leaves; 49 leaves; 59, 8 leaves. (Leaf 45 from the first pagination of Sefer Sha'arei Gan Eden and leaf 7 of the second pagination are missing and have been replaced with photocopies. Leaf 8 is damaged, with slight damage to the last line of the text).
19.5 cm. Condition varies; good to fair. Stains and wear. Slight worming. Several margins have been repaired with transparent adhesive paper. New leather binding; slightly rubbed.
1. Sefer Arzei Levanon, comprising seven compositions: Midrash Konen; HaEmuna VeHaBitachon by the Ramban; Sefer Hanikud VeSod HaChashmal by Rabbi Yehuda Gikattila; Sefer Ma'ayan HaChochma; Pirkei Heichalot by Rabbi Yishmael Kohen Gadol; Klalai Medrash Rabbah by Rabbi Avraham Ekra. Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, 1601. Includes Kabbalistic illustrations. First edition.
2. Sefer Sha'arei Gan Eden, Kabbalistic essays regarding Paradise, Purgatory and repentance, by R. Moshe Romi, student of R. Moshe Cordovero (the Ramak). Venice: Zuan (Giovanni) di Gara, 1589. First edition. Two leaves missing from the middle of the book have been replaced with photocopies.
These two compositions were bound together with two books by R. Chaim Palagi of Izmir; printed in Salonika:
3. Sefer Chaim Techila, homilies upon the completion of the Torah, by R. Chaim Palagi. Salonika, [1845]. The margin of the title page contains the number 5 – serial number of the author's publications.
4. Sefer Chaim Techila-Derachav LeMoshe - chronicle of the 1840 Rhodes and Damascus blood libels by R. Chaim Palagi, including the intervention of Sir Moses Montefiore. Salonika, [1845]. The margin of the title page contains the number 6 - serial number of the author's publications. Final page of the index is missing.
44 leaves; 35 leaves (leaf 36 of Sefer Derachav Lemoshe is missing); 50 leaves; 49 leaves; 59, 8 leaves. (Leaf 45 from the first pagination of Sefer Sha'arei Gan Eden and leaf 7 of the second pagination are missing and have been replaced with photocopies. Leaf 8 is damaged, with slight damage to the last line of the text).
19.5 cm. Condition varies; good to fair. Stains and wear. Slight worming. Several margins have been repaired with transparent adhesive paper. New leather binding; slightly rubbed.
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Kabbalah Books
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Eshel Avraham by R. Mordechai Ashkenazi. Furth, 1701; and the pamphlet Hakdamat Sefer Eshel Avraham (Introduction to Sefer Eshel Avraham) published by the author in the same year.
* Sefer Eshel Avraham, Kabbalistic matters and commentary on the Zohar by R. Mordechai Ashkenazi. Furth, 1701. Illustrated title page with figures of Moses and Aaron and the battle of David and Goliath. The book contains illustrations of "the holy tree" and various other Kabbalistic diagrams. Owner's signature on the title page: "the small Shmuel ben R. Yaakov Yitzchak, rabbi of Wassertrudingen [Ansbach County] and the vicinity".
186 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear to the margins; some margins are reinforced with paper. Non-original binding.
* Hakdamat Sefer Eshel Avraham [Introduction to Sefer Eshel Avraham]. Furth, [1701]. Bound at the end of Sefer Ohr Ne'erav by R. Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak.
[Furth, 1701].
2-39, [2] leaves; 22 leaves. (Missing title page of "Ohr Ne'erav". Originally: 39, [2] leaves, 22 leaves). Approximately 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Detached leaves. Original leather binding, torn and detached.
At the beginning of the introduction, the author explains that the introduction was printed separately in smaller format since many copies of Sefer Eshel Avraham were distributed without an introduction. In addition, the author wanted the introduction to be available to people who could not afford the entire book. The small-format introduction was easily affordable and easy to carry, especially "to be read in the synagogue during the breaks between prayers in order to avoid idle chatter".
* Sefer Eshel Avraham, Kabbalistic matters and commentary on the Zohar by R. Mordechai Ashkenazi. Furth, 1701. Illustrated title page with figures of Moses and Aaron and the battle of David and Goliath. The book contains illustrations of "the holy tree" and various other Kabbalistic diagrams. Owner's signature on the title page: "the small Shmuel ben R. Yaakov Yitzchak, rabbi of Wassertrudingen [Ansbach County] and the vicinity".
186 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear to the margins; some margins are reinforced with paper. Non-original binding.
* Hakdamat Sefer Eshel Avraham [Introduction to Sefer Eshel Avraham]. Furth, [1701]. Bound at the end of Sefer Ohr Ne'erav by R. Moshe Cordovero, the Ramak.
[Furth, 1701].
2-39, [2] leaves; 22 leaves. (Missing title page of "Ohr Ne'erav". Originally: 39, [2] leaves, 22 leaves). Approximately 15 cm. Good-fair condition. Detached leaves. Original leather binding, torn and detached.
At the beginning of the introduction, the author explains that the introduction was printed separately in smaller format since many copies of Sefer Eshel Avraham were distributed without an introduction. In addition, the author wanted the introduction to be available to people who could not afford the entire book. The small-format introduction was easily affordable and easy to carry, especially "to be read in the synagogue during the breaks between prayers in order to avoid idle chatter".
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