Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A letter by Rabbi Raphael David Saban, to Rabbi Yitzchak Herzog Chief Rabbi of Israel. Istanbul, 1955.
The letter – A question on Torah thoughts explanation of words of Chazal.
Rabbi Raphael David Saban (1877-1961), a great scholar of Constantinople (Istanbul), exceptional genius of Halacha and aggada. Served in various rabbinic positions from the age of 20. In 1953, he was appointed as Chacham Bashi – head of the Rabbis of the Turkish Kingdom.
Official document paper, 29 cm. Very good condition, letter folding marks.
The letter – A question on Torah thoughts explanation of words of Chazal.
Rabbi Raphael David Saban (1877-1961), a great scholar of Constantinople (Istanbul), exceptional genius of Halacha and aggada. Served in various rabbinic positions from the age of 20. In 1953, he was appointed as Chacham Bashi – head of the Rabbis of the Turkish Kingdom.
Official document paper, 29 cm. Very good condition, letter folding marks.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A shtar of arbitration, and a psak din. With signatures of the litigants, the witnesses and the rabbis, Rabbi Nissim Elyashar and Rabbi Zerach Epstein. Jerusalem, Cheshvan-Kislev 1918.
The document concerns the great financial difficulties of the Jewish banks in Jerusalem during World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman rule in Eretz Yisrael. The arbitration is between merchants Yitzchak and Yoseph Elyashar who also represent their partner Ben Tzion Koronil, and the partners Ya'akov Aseskowitz and Mr. Korkidy. The litigants accepted the arbitration of "Rabbi Nissim Elyashar and Rabbi Zerach Epstein to present before them their claims and they will judge according to their understanding…".
Leaf 28.5 cm. written in Rashi script on both sides. Good-fair condition, wear to margins and in paper folds.
The document concerns the great financial difficulties of the Jewish banks in Jerusalem during World War I and the collapse of the Ottoman rule in Eretz Yisrael. The arbitration is between merchants Yitzchak and Yoseph Elyashar who also represent their partner Ben Tzion Koronil, and the partners Ya'akov Aseskowitz and Mr. Korkidy. The litigants accepted the arbitration of "Rabbi Nissim Elyashar and Rabbi Zerach Epstein to present before them their claims and they will judge according to their understanding…".
Leaf 28.5 cm. written in Rashi script on both sides. Good-fair condition, wear to margins and in paper folds.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Document signed by witnesses and rabbinical judges. Rabbinical Court of Damascus, Kislev 1935.
Permit by Mary, wife of Ya’akov Swed, signed by the Dayanim: “we, members of the Damascus rabbinical court, authenticate the witnesses’ signatures… the young Yosef Yeuda Dana [1881-1974, rabbi of the Damascus community, moved to Israel and served as rabbi for the Syrian immigrants in Haifa], the young Yehuda Avraham Ma’aravi Chalak, the young Nissim Yitzchak Nedavo Ha-Cohen”. [Rabbi Nissim Yitzchak Nedava, famous Gaon and kabbalist, of the leading sages of Syria, served many years as rabbinical judge and Rosh Av Beit Din in Damascus, was later appointed chief rabbi of Damascus].
Official document paper, printed with light bluish ink. 27 cm, good condition, light foxing and light wrinkles
Permit by Mary, wife of Ya’akov Swed, signed by the Dayanim: “we, members of the Damascus rabbinical court, authenticate the witnesses’ signatures… the young Yosef Yeuda Dana [1881-1974, rabbi of the Damascus community, moved to Israel and served as rabbi for the Syrian immigrants in Haifa], the young Yehuda Avraham Ma’aravi Chalak, the young Nissim Yitzchak Nedavo Ha-Cohen”. [Rabbi Nissim Yitzchak Nedava, famous Gaon and kabbalist, of the leading sages of Syria, served many years as rabbinical judge and Rosh Av Beit Din in Damascus, was later appointed chief rabbi of Damascus].
Official document paper, printed with light bluish ink. 27 cm, good condition, light foxing and light wrinkles
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![Handwritten signed and stamped letter by Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Zerihan, to Rabbi Shlomo Buber. Tiberias [between 1902 and 1906].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/565.jpg "Letter by Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Zerihan to Rabbi Shlomo Buber")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Handwritten signed and stamped letter by Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Zerihan, to Rabbi Shlomo Buber. Tiberias [between 1902 and 1906]. Content of the letter refers to the exchange of his book Cheleck Ya’akov for books of Midrash published by Rabbi Shlomo Buber, as well as greetings.
The Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Zerihan (1869-1953, Otzar HaRabbanim 10063), among the scholars of his generation. Son-in-law of Rabbi Binyamin Chamoy author of Amtachat Binyamin. After Rabbi Eliyahu Yaloz passed away he was appointed as chief Av Beit Din of the city of Tiberias. Recipient of the letter, Rabbi Shlmo Buber (1827-1907), Torah scholar and famous researcher. Edited and published many books, especially known for his contribution to the research of Midrash literature.
Postcard. 13X9 cm. Good condition.
The Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Zerihan (1869-1953, Otzar HaRabbanim 10063), among the scholars of his generation. Son-in-law of Rabbi Binyamin Chamoy author of Amtachat Binyamin. After Rabbi Eliyahu Yaloz passed away he was appointed as chief Av Beit Din of the city of Tiberias. Recipient of the letter, Rabbi Shlmo Buber (1827-1907), Torah scholar and famous researcher. Edited and published many books, especially known for his contribution to the research of Midrash literature.
Postcard. 13X9 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A Halachic verdict, Arpud (Morocco), Elul 1937.
The Halachic verdict is written in Judeo-Arab and in Rabbinical Hebrew: “[=and they have come to a Din Torah and have appeared in front of the great Rabbi, Rabbi Israel Abuchatzeira] one says this while the other says that, and at the end of all appeals and mockeries between the two…”. Signed by the members of the Rabbinical court Rabbi Machluf Elzera and Rabbi Shimon Abuchatzeira (ornate rabbinical signatures). The Baba Sali wrote in his holy handwriting below their words “I am keeping a record of those signatures… Israel Abuchatzeira”.
Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira, the "Baba Sali", (1889-1984) son of Rabbi Mas'ud of Tafillat (Morocco), son of Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzeira. Brilliant in the seen and in the hidden, holy and pure from his youth. Served as chief Rabbi of Arpud and its vicinity. In 1950 moved to Jerusalem and returned to Morocco in 1957. In 1964 returned to Eretz Israel. Settled in Netivot. Distinguished people turned to him for advice and prayer. His grandchildren are the famous Abuchatzeira Rabbis.
Rabbi Shimon Abuchatzeira, Dayan in Arpud and rabbi of a Jerusalem neighborhood, outstanding Torah scholar and as modest as Hillel, spent many years studying with his relative, the Admor Rabbi Meir Abuchatzeira (“Baba Meir”).
Official letter paper from the country of Morocco (printed and stamped ink stamp), about 25 cm. Very good condition, comes in a glass frame (has not been checked outside of the frame).
The Halachic verdict is written in Judeo-Arab and in Rabbinical Hebrew: “[=and they have come to a Din Torah and have appeared in front of the great Rabbi, Rabbi Israel Abuchatzeira] one says this while the other says that, and at the end of all appeals and mockeries between the two…”. Signed by the members of the Rabbinical court Rabbi Machluf Elzera and Rabbi Shimon Abuchatzeira (ornate rabbinical signatures). The Baba Sali wrote in his holy handwriting below their words “I am keeping a record of those signatures… Israel Abuchatzeira”.
Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira, the "Baba Sali", (1889-1984) son of Rabbi Mas'ud of Tafillat (Morocco), son of Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzeira. Brilliant in the seen and in the hidden, holy and pure from his youth. Served as chief Rabbi of Arpud and its vicinity. In 1950 moved to Jerusalem and returned to Morocco in 1957. In 1964 returned to Eretz Israel. Settled in Netivot. Distinguished people turned to him for advice and prayer. His grandchildren are the famous Abuchatzeira Rabbis.
Rabbi Shimon Abuchatzeira, Dayan in Arpud and rabbi of a Jerusalem neighborhood, outstanding Torah scholar and as modest as Hillel, spent many years studying with his relative, the Admor Rabbi Meir Abuchatzeira (“Baba Meir”).
Official letter paper from the country of Morocco (printed and stamped ink stamp), about 25 cm. Very good condition, comes in a glass frame (has not been checked outside of the frame).
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Lot 567 A Letter by Rebbe Shimon Shalom of Amshinov – With a Letter by his Son Rabbi Yerachmiel Meir
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A Letter by Rebbe Shimon Shalom Kalish of Amshinov, with a letter by his son Rabbi Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir. Brooklyn, Nissan 1954.
Blessings for Passover, "You should celebrate the holy festival with light and joy". Advice and blessings and words of friendship.
12 rows in the holy handwriting of the son and his signature "Meir Kalish". 8 rows in the holy handwriting of the father and his signature "Shimon Shalom son of the Rebbe of Amshinov".
Rabbi Shimon Shalom Kalish (1883-1954), Rebbe of Amshinov, author of Mashmea Shalom, served as Rebbe from 1898 and was renowned as one of the great Rebbes of Poland. His son, Rabbi Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir (1901-1976), ohev Yisrael and humble, served Hashem with all his heart. He immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in 1954, and after a short while he established the Amshinov Yeshiva in Jerusalem. His daughter's son is Rebbe Ya'akov Milkovsky, the current Amshinov Rebbe.
Leaf 22 cm. Good-fair condition, tears in folds without text missing.
Blessings for Passover, "You should celebrate the holy festival with light and joy". Advice and blessings and words of friendship.
12 rows in the holy handwriting of the son and his signature "Meir Kalish". 8 rows in the holy handwriting of the father and his signature "Shimon Shalom son of the Rebbe of Amshinov".
Rabbi Shimon Shalom Kalish (1883-1954), Rebbe of Amshinov, author of Mashmea Shalom, served as Rebbe from 1898 and was renowned as one of the great Rebbes of Poland. His son, Rabbi Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir (1901-1976), ohev Yisrael and humble, served Hashem with all his heart. He immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in 1954, and after a short while he established the Amshinov Yeshiva in Jerusalem. His daughter's son is Rebbe Ya'akov Milkovsky, the current Amshinov Rebbe.
Leaf 22 cm. Good-fair condition, tears in folds without text missing.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Letter by the Admor of Rachmastrivka, Rabbi Israel Mordechai Twersky. Jerusalem, 1987.
Rabbi Israel Mordechai Twersky (1929-2004, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 3 page 928), was a Torah genius and a holy man, he was appointed as Admor after the passing of his father Rabbi Yochanan in 1982. Lived with great modesty and simplicity despite his social status as one of the greatest Admors of his generation.
Official stationary. 22cm. About 10 lines in his holy handwriting and signature. Good condition.
Rabbi Israel Mordechai Twersky (1929-2004, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 3 page 928), was a Torah genius and a holy man, he was appointed as Admor after the passing of his father Rabbi Yochanan in 1982. Lived with great modesty and simplicity despite his social status as one of the greatest Admors of his generation.
Official stationary. 22cm. About 10 lines in his holy handwriting and signature. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Biographical questionnaire, signed by Rabbi Yehoshua Twersky. “Brit Rishonim”, Tel Aviv, Eretz Israel, 1938.
Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky (1888-1966) was the son of the Skverer Admor Rabbi Moshe Dan from Skvira, and the son in law of the Admor Rabbi Mordechai of Kratie. Served as Rabbi and immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1935.
Filled in his handwriting, [with details] about his activity at the “Ha-Mizrahi” movement from 1903 and on.
“I am the Founder of the Hovevei Zion movement in Skvira and when I moved to Kratie I became the president of the local Zionistic Histadrut. I have worked a great deal for the advancement of the Zionistic cause as well as the Hebrew language, I kept working for the public even under the Soviet Regime… I was one of the delegates who participated in the First Congress in Kiev…”.
29.5 cm leaf. Good condition.
Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky (1888-1966) was the son of the Skverer Admor Rabbi Moshe Dan from Skvira, and the son in law of the Admor Rabbi Mordechai of Kratie. Served as Rabbi and immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1935.
Filled in his handwriting, [with details] about his activity at the “Ha-Mizrahi” movement from 1903 and on.
“I am the Founder of the Hovevei Zion movement in Skvira and when I moved to Kratie I became the president of the local Zionistic Histadrut. I have worked a great deal for the advancement of the Zionistic cause as well as the Hebrew language, I kept working for the public even under the Soviet Regime… I was one of the delegates who participated in the First Congress in Kiev…”.
29.5 cm leaf. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Handwritten letter of recommendation signed by the Admor, Rabbi Mordechai Goldman. Jerusalem, (1956).
The letter is signed: “[by] Mordechai… Goldman”.
Rabbi Mordechai Goldman was a holy Torah genius (1906-1981, Encyclopedia of Chassidut part 3, page 193), an outstanding sage, who was highly acclaimed for his acts of kindness and deep compassion. A miracle worker. Became Admor in 1949. Author of the “Yikra De-Malka”.
16 X 10 cm leaf. Good condition.
The letter is signed: “[by] Mordechai… Goldman”.
Rabbi Mordechai Goldman was a holy Torah genius (1906-1981, Encyclopedia of Chassidut part 3, page 193), an outstanding sage, who was highly acclaimed for his acts of kindness and deep compassion. A miracle worker. Became Admor in 1949. Author of the “Yikra De-Malka”.
16 X 10 cm leaf. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Yevarekhecha Hashem Mi-Tzion, printed receipt letter. Jerualem, 1910’s with a picture of Rachel Imeinu’s gravesite.
The printed text [Yiddish] blesses the benefactors and promises them that prayers will be recited in their favor at various holy sites, the Western Wall and the gravesite of Rachel.
Handsigned by Rabbi “Shimon Biderman”, apparently the Lelov Admor. Torah genius Rabbi Shimon Nathan Neta Biderman, 1869-1930, of the Kabbalistic Yeshiva “Sha’ar Ha-Shamayim” great sages. It is fairly rare to find letters bearing his signature, most of his known letters were written by his son Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Admor of Lelov.
About 11cm. Good condition.
The printed text [Yiddish] blesses the benefactors and promises them that prayers will be recited in their favor at various holy sites, the Western Wall and the gravesite of Rachel.
Handsigned by Rabbi “Shimon Biderman”, apparently the Lelov Admor. Torah genius Rabbi Shimon Nathan Neta Biderman, 1869-1930, of the Kabbalistic Yeshiva “Sha’ar Ha-Shamayim” great sages. It is fairly rare to find letters bearing his signature, most of his known letters were written by his son Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Admor of Lelov.
About 11cm. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Handwritten letters by the Admor of Gur, Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter, to his son-in-law Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter. [c. 1930].
The letters refer to Kvitlach, monetary and Tzedakah matters and his brother Rabbi Nechmia. The three letters are written in his holy handwriting, however they are unsigned.
The Admor Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter (1866-1848), son of the Sfat Emet, was a holy Ga’on. Established the Agudat Yisrael organization and was rabbi of tens of thousands of Gur Hassidim in Poland. The majority of his Hassidim as well as dozens of his descendants perished during the years of the Holocaust, however, the Admor miraculously survived and immigrated to Jerusalem, where he reestablished the Gur dynasty and Yeshivot. His remaining sons are the Admorim: the Beit Yisrael, the Lev Simcha and the Pnei Menachem.
His son-in-law, recipient of the letters, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter [son of his brother Rabbi Moshe Bezalel] was killed in the Holocaust.
3 letters, various sizes. Good condition.
The letters refer to Kvitlach, monetary and Tzedakah matters and his brother Rabbi Nechmia. The three letters are written in his holy handwriting, however they are unsigned.
The Admor Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter (1866-1848), son of the Sfat Emet, was a holy Ga’on. Established the Agudat Yisrael organization and was rabbi of tens of thousands of Gur Hassidim in Poland. The majority of his Hassidim as well as dozens of his descendants perished during the years of the Holocaust, however, the Admor miraculously survived and immigrated to Jerusalem, where he reestablished the Gur dynasty and Yeshivot. His remaining sons are the Admorim: the Beit Yisrael, the Lev Simcha and the Pnei Menachem.
His son-in-law, recipient of the letters, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter [son of his brother Rabbi Moshe Bezalel] was killed in the Holocaust.
3 letters, various sizes. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A calling card of Rabbi "Yoseph Wertheim, Rabbi of Hrubishov, Lublin District".
On reverse side of card, a letter in his handwriting and signature: "My honored friend… I apologize… and Hashem should let us reunite with pleasure…".
Rabbi Yoseph Wertheim (1882-1946, Otzar HaRabbanim 8291, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 110-111), son of Rebbe Shimon Shlomo Wertheim of Bender. Rabbi in Ustila, Hrubishov and succeeded his father in the rabbinate and as rebbe of Bender. At the end of his life, he settled in Jerusalem.
10X5.5 cm. Good condition. Slightly cut in bottom left corner.
On reverse side of card, a letter in his handwriting and signature: "My honored friend… I apologize… and Hashem should let us reunite with pleasure…".
Rabbi Yoseph Wertheim (1882-1946, Otzar HaRabbanim 8291, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 110-111), son of Rebbe Shimon Shlomo Wertheim of Bender. Rabbi in Ustila, Hrubishov and succeeded his father in the rabbinate and as rebbe of Bender. At the end of his life, he settled in Jerusalem.
10X5.5 cm. Good condition. Slightly cut in bottom left corner.
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