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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A manuscript, Melechet Shlomo on the Mishnayot, Nashim and Taharot. The author, Rabbi Shlomo Adani's handwritten autograph. Hebron, 1604.
On a colophon at the end of Seder Taharot the author writes: "The book has been completed ¦ Rosh Chodesh Kislev 1604, here in Hebron, the city where our Forefathers, their merit should protect us, are buried¦ ".
This is a complete and large book of the first edition of 1604, with the author's erasings and corrections, and many additions written between the lines, on sheets and on empty leaves at beginning and end of book. An unknown edition, earlier than all the known editions.
Comparison between this manuscript and the printed edition, reveals many variations of things that are in this manuscript and have been changed or shortened in print. Also the illustrations in Tractate Keilim in this manuscript were not printed. On the other hand, some sections that were printed are not in this manuscript. [Another variation exists between all the manuscripts and that printed in the Mishnayot, since the publishers omitted a large part of the book in the printing, and they removed all that appears in the book Tosfot Yom Tov, according to what the author humbly writes in his introduction (written in 1619), see Tosfot Yom Tov (printed in Prague 1617) "and Shlomo was amazed at the sight, how in one generation it happened that one person sits alone in a corner in the city of Hebron, and is one with companions far away in the Ashkenaz countries, and they together concur to toil in Torah study and check over the Mishna and explain it almost in the same style¦ " etc. see his introduction and the publisher's introduction].
On the first leaf, the author writes more things signed several times, with a moving prayer for success: "My Elevated Master, hear my prayer and hurry to assist me, and do not be deaf to my tears¦ I am certain that I, the lowly Shlomo Adani, will not be sent away empty handed, just like from my youth until today, you have not deserted me, and allow me to offer you my toil in the Torah, my fat and blood, most of my nights and days¦ ".
The author also writes a draft of a letter in Aramaic to the heads of the Gaza community and to their renowned Rabbi Yisrael Nagara: "Shalom to our brothers and shalom to our head, our Master Yisrael, the Humble one, Chacham ben Chacham who will answer our questions¦ and will send us a good response¦ Shlomo Adana".
Rabbi Shlomo Adani (1566-1629) was born in Uzel (Tzana, Yemen). At age 4, he immigrated with his family to Safed and Jerusalem where he studied Torah from Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi and Rabbi Chaim Vital. He participated in the editing of the Shita Mekubetzet of his teacher Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenasi [Shita Mekubetzet on Kodshim was originally named for him: Binyan Shlomo L'Chochmat Betzalel]. In his renowned introduction to his book on the Mishna, Rabbi Shlomo Adani tells about the events and troubles of his life and about his work on the Mishna that he began when 22 years old. He also tells of his elder companion Rabbi David Amrilio of Hebron, who convinced him to copy his work from sheets and arrange them into a book for print. For this book, the author toiled in study to clarify the Mishna for decades - and the last edition known today is from 1626. The commentary Melechet Shlomo is printed today [partially] in most of the editions of the Mishna with commentaries, and Rabbi Shlomo Adani is considered one of the greatest commentators on the Mishna. (The Chida writes of him: "One of the elder rabbis of Hebron, a disciple of Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi and Rabbi Maharcho". He writes that the Chazon Menachem calls him "Holy" in his book, and writes that "and we have heard many things about his righteousness and his diligence in spite of his poverty").
430 Pages, c. 21.5 cm. Good quality paper, fair condition, moth damages, moisture stains and wear. Very antique worn leather binding, Yemenite binding style, with substitution with antique handwritten leaves [from the 16th-17th century?], many moth damages to binding.
See attached material: an article by Prof. Yehuda Razhabi about this handwriting (Sinai, Issue 106, 1990) and other attached material.
On a colophon at the end of Seder Taharot the author writes: "The book has been completed ¦ Rosh Chodesh Kislev 1604, here in Hebron, the city where our Forefathers, their merit should protect us, are buried¦ ".
This is a complete and large book of the first edition of 1604, with the author's erasings and corrections, and many additions written between the lines, on sheets and on empty leaves at beginning and end of book. An unknown edition, earlier than all the known editions.
Comparison between this manuscript and the printed edition, reveals many variations of things that are in this manuscript and have been changed or shortened in print. Also the illustrations in Tractate Keilim in this manuscript were not printed. On the other hand, some sections that were printed are not in this manuscript. [Another variation exists between all the manuscripts and that printed in the Mishnayot, since the publishers omitted a large part of the book in the printing, and they removed all that appears in the book Tosfot Yom Tov, according to what the author humbly writes in his introduction (written in 1619), see Tosfot Yom Tov (printed in Prague 1617) "and Shlomo was amazed at the sight, how in one generation it happened that one person sits alone in a corner in the city of Hebron, and is one with companions far away in the Ashkenaz countries, and they together concur to toil in Torah study and check over the Mishna and explain it almost in the same style¦ " etc. see his introduction and the publisher's introduction].
On the first leaf, the author writes more things signed several times, with a moving prayer for success: "My Elevated Master, hear my prayer and hurry to assist me, and do not be deaf to my tears¦ I am certain that I, the lowly Shlomo Adani, will not be sent away empty handed, just like from my youth until today, you have not deserted me, and allow me to offer you my toil in the Torah, my fat and blood, most of my nights and days¦ ".
The author also writes a draft of a letter in Aramaic to the heads of the Gaza community and to their renowned Rabbi Yisrael Nagara: "Shalom to our brothers and shalom to our head, our Master Yisrael, the Humble one, Chacham ben Chacham who will answer our questions¦ and will send us a good response¦ Shlomo Adana".
Rabbi Shlomo Adani (1566-1629) was born in Uzel (Tzana, Yemen). At age 4, he immigrated with his family to Safed and Jerusalem where he studied Torah from Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi and Rabbi Chaim Vital. He participated in the editing of the Shita Mekubetzet of his teacher Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenasi [Shita Mekubetzet on Kodshim was originally named for him: Binyan Shlomo L'Chochmat Betzalel]. In his renowned introduction to his book on the Mishna, Rabbi Shlomo Adani tells about the events and troubles of his life and about his work on the Mishna that he began when 22 years old. He also tells of his elder companion Rabbi David Amrilio of Hebron, who convinced him to copy his work from sheets and arrange them into a book for print. For this book, the author toiled in study to clarify the Mishna for decades - and the last edition known today is from 1626. The commentary Melechet Shlomo is printed today [partially] in most of the editions of the Mishna with commentaries, and Rabbi Shlomo Adani is considered one of the greatest commentators on the Mishna. (The Chida writes of him: "One of the elder rabbis of Hebron, a disciple of Rabbi Betzalel Ashkenazi and Rabbi Maharcho". He writes that the Chazon Menachem calls him "Holy" in his book, and writes that "and we have heard many things about his righteousness and his diligence in spite of his poverty").
430 Pages, c. 21.5 cm. Good quality paper, fair condition, moth damages, moisture stains and wear. Very antique worn leather binding, Yemenite binding style, with substitution with antique handwritten leaves [from the 16th-17th century?], many moth damages to binding.
See attached material: an article by Prof. Yehuda Razhabi about this handwriting (Sinai, Issue 106, 1990) and other attached material.
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![Manuscript remnants, of selichot piyutim, according to Ashkenazi custom. [Ashkenaz, 15th/16th century].
Sections of a selicho](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/289.jpg "Manuscript Remnants - Selichot - Ashkenaz, 15th/16th Century")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript remnants, of selichot piyutim, according to Ashkenazi custom. [Ashkenaz, 15th/16th century].
Sections of a selichot prayerbook that was removed from a geniza of bindings, Middle Ashkenazi writing, characteristic of the 15th century.
c. 17 leaf remnants. Varied size. Poor condition, various levels of damage.
Sections of a selichot prayerbook that was removed from a geniza of bindings, Middle Ashkenazi writing, characteristic of the 15th century.
c. 17 leaf remnants. Varied size. Poor condition, various levels of damage.
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![Remnants of handwritten leaves, which were taken from a geniza of bindings. [15th/16th centuries].
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Remnants of handwritten leaves, which were taken from a geniza of bindings. [15th/16th centuries].
* Handwritten leaf of an unidentified commentary [of philosophical nature] on Parashat Bereshit. * Handwritten leaf of Sefer Hashorashim by the Radak.
[2] leaves. Poor condition. Professionally restored.
* Handwritten leaf of an unidentified commentary [of philosophical nature] on Parashat Bereshit. * Handwritten leaf of Sefer Hashorashim by the Radak.
[2] leaves. Poor condition. Professionally restored.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Manuscript, Sefer Kavanot HaRishon, (Sha'ar HaTefillot, Sha'ar HaBerachot, Sha'ar HaTzizit, Sha'ar HaTefillin and Sha'ar Olam Ha'Asiya), by Rabbi Chaim Vital, with glosses by Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach and Rabbi Nathan Shapira. [Nice Ashkenasi writing, Western Europe?, c. 18th century]. Has kabbalistic charts and an illustration of Seder HaTefillin.
This work is really the first part of Me'orot Nathan by Rabbi Nathan Shapira of Jerusalem author of Matzat Shmurim, who arranged the book from the writings of Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach and Rabbi Chaim Vital and writes his name in the author's introduction. First printed in Koritz in 1782, under the name Pri Etz Chaim - see attached material. This manuscript, is earlier than the first printed book, and has many variances from the printed version.
96 Leaves, 21.5 cm. Good condition, slight wear and stains, without binding.
This work is really the first part of Me'orot Nathan by Rabbi Nathan Shapira of Jerusalem author of Matzat Shmurim, who arranged the book from the writings of Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach and Rabbi Chaim Vital and writes his name in the author's introduction. First printed in Koritz in 1782, under the name Pri Etz Chaim - see attached material. This manuscript, is earlier than the first printed book, and has many variances from the printed version.
96 Leaves, 21.5 cm. Good condition, slight wear and stains, without binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Manuscript, "Section 2 of Sefer Pri Etz HaChaim which is Ta'amei HaMitzvot", in the order of the Torah portions and the 613 mitzvot, by Rabbi Chaim Vital. [Nice Ashkenazi writing, Russia-Poland ?], 1772. Manuscript includes the whole book from Bereishit until VeZot HaBracha.
Sefer Ta'amei HaMitzvot by Rabbi Chaim Vital was arranged by Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach and Rabbi Meir Paprash, as a second branch of Pri Etz Chaim. The book was first printed as an attachment to the book Likutei Torah (Zholkeva 1775). The printed version is different from this manuscript.
At the end of the manuscript is the copier's colophone: "I, the writer, Yehuda Leib ben Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Katz, in 5532 years from creation". [Perhaps, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Katz of Dumbrava, father of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Rimanov (1778-1847), who died c. 1888. His orphaned son Zvi Hirsh was brought up in the home of Rebbe Mendele of Rimanov].
59 Leaves, c. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage and slight wear and use stains, cardboard cover.
Sefer Ta'amei HaMitzvot by Rabbi Chaim Vital was arranged by Rabbi Ya'akov Tzemach and Rabbi Meir Paprash, as a second branch of Pri Etz Chaim. The book was first printed as an attachment to the book Likutei Torah (Zholkeva 1775). The printed version is different from this manuscript.
At the end of the manuscript is the copier's colophone: "I, the writer, Yehuda Leib ben Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Katz, in 5532 years from creation". [Perhaps, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Katz of Dumbrava, father of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Rimanov (1778-1847), who died c. 1888. His orphaned son Zvi Hirsh was brought up in the home of Rebbe Mendele of Rimanov].
59 Leaves, c. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage and slight wear and use stains, cardboard cover.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Manuscript, "¦ the second section of Pri Etz HaChaim part of Ta'amei HaMitzvot which I have received from my teacher, the G-dly Mekubal like Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai in his generation¦ like Rabbi Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi", by Rabbi Chaim Vital. [Ashkenasi writing, Western Europe ?, c. 1700].
Many variations from the printed and the previous manuscript. For example, the opening of the manuscript in Bereishit is different and it begins with the mitzvah of piryah v'rivya (Be fruitful and multiply) which in the printed copy, is further on in the book.
56 Leaves (last leaves are missing from the middle of Parshat Ki Tetze), 16 cm. Fair condition, leaf cutting on border of text, stains, moth damage and wear, missing test in several leaves and last leaves. Old cardboard cover.
Many variations from the printed and the previous manuscript. For example, the opening of the manuscript in Bereishit is different and it begins with the mitzvah of piryah v'rivya (Be fruitful and multiply) which in the printed copy, is further on in the book.
56 Leaves (last leaves are missing from the middle of Parshat Ki Tetze), 16 cm. Fair condition, leaf cutting on border of text, stains, moth damage and wear, missing test in several leaves and last leaves. Old cardboard cover.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Collection of passages from handwritten compositions, in Kabbalah and homiletics, in ancient Oriental handwritings. [Some in Morocco-Tunis handwriting, from the period of the Western scholars during the days of Rabbi Shalom Sharabi, 18 Century].
Leaves and pamphlets incomplete, containing passages of various compositions, majority in Kabbalah and remainder in homiletics. Various copies of compositions from the Beit Midrash of the Ari and his disciple Rabbi Chaim Vital. [It is possible that some of the compositions are unknown, not examined].
Close to 40 leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
Leaves and pamphlets incomplete, containing passages of various compositions, majority in Kabbalah and remainder in homiletics. Various copies of compositions from the Beit Midrash of the Ari and his disciple Rabbi Chaim Vital. [It is possible that some of the compositions are unknown, not examined].
Close to 40 leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
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![Manuscript completing the"Pitchei Teshuva" on the Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. [c.1851].
Pitchei Teshuva" on Yo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/295.jpg "Pitchei Teshuva\" on the Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah - Complementary Man")
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Manuscript completing the"Pitchei Teshuva" on the Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah. [c.1851].
Pitchei Teshuva" on Yoreh De'ah, by Rabbi Avraham Zvi Eisenstadt (1813-1865), first printed in 1836. Compilation of Halachic rulings based on various responsa which later became one of the cornerstones of Halachic ruling. Though the book is more of a compilation, the author's opinion is viewed like a Halachic ruling. The exact wording of the"Pitchei Teshuva" and the parts the author did not copy are often used to support proof or bring greater accuracy to the subject being studied.
A second edition of the book was printed in Zhitomir in 1852 with many additions made by the author. Those additions were printed inside brackets to distinguish them from the original version. After his passing, the book was published a third time (Vilna 1870) with even more additions taken from the author's manuscript. Those additions were printed in brackets as well. From then on, the Pitchei Teshuva essay began to be inserted in most editions of the Shulchan Aruch. Based on a sample comparison we have made between the first handwritten page [of the manuscript] and the"Shulchan Aruch Ha-Shalem" edition, it appears that most paragraphs are present in the printed version, inside brackets, however, the present manuscript also includes changes and new pieces which were never printed. Whether the manuscript is in the author's or the copier's autographic writing is unknown to us.
14pp. 41.5 cm approx. Good-fair condition, light stains, tears. Rebound.
Pitchei Teshuva" on Yoreh De'ah, by Rabbi Avraham Zvi Eisenstadt (1813-1865), first printed in 1836. Compilation of Halachic rulings based on various responsa which later became one of the cornerstones of Halachic ruling. Though the book is more of a compilation, the author's opinion is viewed like a Halachic ruling. The exact wording of the"Pitchei Teshuva" and the parts the author did not copy are often used to support proof or bring greater accuracy to the subject being studied.
A second edition of the book was printed in Zhitomir in 1852 with many additions made by the author. Those additions were printed inside brackets to distinguish them from the original version. After his passing, the book was published a third time (Vilna 1870) with even more additions taken from the author's manuscript. Those additions were printed in brackets as well. From then on, the Pitchei Teshuva essay began to be inserted in most editions of the Shulchan Aruch. Based on a sample comparison we have made between the first handwritten page [of the manuscript] and the"Shulchan Aruch Ha-Shalem" edition, it appears that most paragraphs are present in the printed version, inside brackets, however, the present manuscript also includes changes and new pieces which were never printed. Whether the manuscript is in the author's or the copier's autographic writing is unknown to us.
14pp. 41.5 cm approx. Good-fair condition, light stains, tears. Rebound.
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Lot 296 Turei Zahav Choshen Mishpat - Manuscript of Novellae by Rabbi Chaim Davidson Rabbi of Warsaw
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Turei Zahav, on Choshen Mishpat, Berlin, 1766. Second edition [first edition was printed in Hamburg in 1692, with glosses by the publisher author of Chacham Zvi. In that edition only novellae until Siman 246 were printed, but in this second edition, novellae on all Choshen Mishpat were printed for the first time].
On Leaf 2, signature of Rabbi "Chaim David Zohn". Glosses in margins. In beginning and end of volume, 8 pages of handwritten novellae, apparently by Rabbi Chaim Davidson. [One of these pages of novellae was printed in Moriah, Year 10, Issue 3-4, Shvat 1981 - and the rest have apparently never been printed].
Rabbi Chaim Davidson (1760-1854, Otzar HaRabbanim 5945), was born in Pinshev to his father, Rabbi David Tevil. He was a disciple of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa, author of Netivot HaMishpat and became a renowned Torah genius and an extremely wealthy man. A leader of Polish Jewry, he was one of the leading rabbis that supported "the Polish revolt". In 1839, after the death of the Chemdat Shlomo, he was elected Chief Rabbi of Warsaw.
People say that before his death, Rabbi Chaim gathered all the notebooks of his novellae and responsa that he had written during his lifetime and burned them. When his family and disciples asked him why he did so, he humbly answered that his thoughts are not fitting to be publicized. Only those novellae that he wrote on the sheets and covers of his books are left, and therefore this manuscript is a precious remnant of the Torah of his generation. (See attached material).
(The title page is missing and substituted with a copy), 129 leaves + 8 handwritten pages, c. 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and moth damage. Worn antique binding.
On Leaf 2, signature of Rabbi "Chaim David Zohn". Glosses in margins. In beginning and end of volume, 8 pages of handwritten novellae, apparently by Rabbi Chaim Davidson. [One of these pages of novellae was printed in Moriah, Year 10, Issue 3-4, Shvat 1981 - and the rest have apparently never been printed].
Rabbi Chaim Davidson (1760-1854, Otzar HaRabbanim 5945), was born in Pinshev to his father, Rabbi David Tevil. He was a disciple of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lisa, author of Netivot HaMishpat and became a renowned Torah genius and an extremely wealthy man. A leader of Polish Jewry, he was one of the leading rabbis that supported "the Polish revolt". In 1839, after the death of the Chemdat Shlomo, he was elected Chief Rabbi of Warsaw.
People say that before his death, Rabbi Chaim gathered all the notebooks of his novellae and responsa that he had written during his lifetime and burned them. When his family and disciples asked him why he did so, he humbly answered that his thoughts are not fitting to be publicized. Only those novellae that he wrote on the sheets and covers of his books are left, and therefore this manuscript is a precious remnant of the Torah of his generation. (See attached material).
(The title page is missing and substituted with a copy), 129 leaves + 8 handwritten pages, c. 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and moth damage. Worn antique binding.
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![Manuscript of Rabbi Sholomo of Dubna. [Berlin, between 1772-1881].
Copy of glosses written by the Ga'on author of the Tosfot](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/297.jpg "Manuscript of Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna - Comments by the Tosfot Yom Tov o")
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Manuscript of Rabbi Sholomo of Dubna. [Berlin, between 1772-1881].
Copy of glosses written by the Ga'on author of the Tosfot Yom Tov in margins of the book Imrei Shefer on the Torah [by Rabbi Natan Shapiro], in the handwriting of Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna.
Contains six lengthy glosses by the author of the Tosfort Yom Tov [apparently only some of the glosses were printed]. Lengthy bibliographic passage by Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna on the book Imrei Shefer preceding the glosses.
Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna (1731-1813) was a meticulous Torah scholar and author. In his youth, he studied under the author of Mirkavat HaMishna. He resided in Berlin, where he composed part of the Be'ur [explanation] for Mendelson's work on Chumash Bereishit.. After discovering Mendelson's enlightenment objective, he separated from him, and had his own portion of the commentary printed separately.. He received enthusiastic approbations from the giants of the generation, including: the G'aon Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, the Noda BeYehuda, the Ga'on Rabbi Eliezer Kalir, the Ga'on Rabbi Yedidya Tiah Weil and others (for additional detailed information see: Articles of Rabbi David Kaminetzki, Yeshurun, volumes 8-10).
[3] pages. 17 cm. Bound [with pamphlet of blank leaves].
Copy of glosses written by the Ga'on author of the Tosfot Yom Tov in margins of the book Imrei Shefer on the Torah [by Rabbi Natan Shapiro], in the handwriting of Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna.
Contains six lengthy glosses by the author of the Tosfort Yom Tov [apparently only some of the glosses were printed]. Lengthy bibliographic passage by Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna on the book Imrei Shefer preceding the glosses.
Rabbi Shlomo of Dubna (1731-1813) was a meticulous Torah scholar and author. In his youth, he studied under the author of Mirkavat HaMishna. He resided in Berlin, where he composed part of the Be'ur [explanation] for Mendelson's work on Chumash Bereishit.. After discovering Mendelson's enlightenment objective, he separated from him, and had his own portion of the commentary printed separately.. He received enthusiastic approbations from the giants of the generation, including: the G'aon Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin, the Noda BeYehuda, the Ga'on Rabbi Eliezer Kalir, the Ga'on Rabbi Yedidya Tiah Weil and others (for additional detailed information see: Articles of Rabbi David Kaminetzki, Yeshurun, volumes 8-10).
[3] pages. 17 cm. Bound [with pamphlet of blank leaves].
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Eliya Rabba Manuscript, commentary on Mishnayot Taharot, by the Vilna Ga'on. Manuscript begins in middle of chapter 8 of Keilim Tractate until end of Seder Taharot. Handwritten copy of composition from the 1740's, which possibly precedes first printing of the book in the year 1802. Last page contains colophon:"Blessed is G-D who has assisted me in completing this letter, may He merit that I study and understand it, Yitzchak Eizik son of Rabbi Moshe of Lisa".
Sefer Eliya Rabba was written by Rabbi Meir of Vilna, who studied with the Vilna Ga'on, and copied his commentaries"It was spoken by him and I put it down in ink" (his wording in the preface). Sons of the Vilna Ga'on undermined this composition claiming that it was copied with many errors, nevertheless, this composition was printed in many editions on the Mishnayot. See attached material.
11-53, 55-60, 63-67, [1], 68-89 leaves. (10 leaves missing from beginning of composition, apparently several leaves missing in middle?). Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, several leaves worn. New binding.
Sefer Eliya Rabba was written by Rabbi Meir of Vilna, who studied with the Vilna Ga'on, and copied his commentaries"It was spoken by him and I put it down in ink" (his wording in the preface). Sons of the Vilna Ga'on undermined this composition claiming that it was copied with many errors, nevertheless, this composition was printed in many editions on the Mishnayot. See attached material.
11-53, 55-60, 63-67, [1], 68-89 leaves. (10 leaves missing from beginning of composition, apparently several leaves missing in middle?). Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition, several leaves worn. New binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript of responsa and Chiddushim on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, in the handwriting and signature of the author the Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kuperstock. Majority of material in his well-known book Ani Ben Pachma Responsa which he printed in Jerusalem in 1928 was taken from these manuscripts. [Minority apparently not printed, Chiddushim on Perek Eizehu Neshech and more].
The righteous Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kuperstock (1858-1930) among the elders of the Hassidic rabbis of Poland; in first marriage was son-in-law of Rabbi Reuven Yehudah (son-in-law of Rabbi Shraga Feivel Dentziger Av Beit Din of Gritza and Makava, father of Rabbi Yechiel the first Rebbe of Alexander); in second marriage was son-in-law of the Ga'on of Kaloshin, Rabbi Shmuel Ya'akov Kapil HaCohen Kligsberg (1858-1935) who was a descendant of the Chozeh of Lublin.
Served in the rabbinate for over forty years in Parshischa, Rizan and Makava. In 1925 immigrated to Jerusalem where he published his book Ani Ben Pachma responsa and established the Alexander Yismach Yisrael Yeshiva. Was among the leaders of Alexander Hassidism - See items 458-460 Collection of dozens of unknown letters which were discovered in his archive, which were sent to him by the Rebbe author of Akedat Yitzchak and his family members, in which the close relationship between them and the old rabbi is apparent. In these letters they mention names for blessing and prayer in the Holy Sites and report to him in detail all which transpires in the holy court and leadership of the Hassidim in Poland.
In the preface of his book which was named Ani Ben Pachma, he explains the name of the book as an acronym of his name and the name of his parents: Yisrael Nissan Ani, son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh and Chana Pesa. As well, he notes that he is not interested in receiving approbations,"since I do not find them beneficial, aside from the glory and honor which these fancy titles¦ and I disdain writing words of untruth", he adds that the responsa by the giants of the generation which were printed in this book"are more worthy than approbations" and he presents a list of responses and letters sent to him by giants of his generation: The Avnei Nezer of Sochatshov, the Chelkat Yo'av of Kintsk, the Toraht Chesed of Lublin, the Ga'on of Kotna, the Darchei Teshuva of Mukachevo, and more. Large portion of copies of these letters appear in this manuscript].
Approx. 140 written pages, approx. 34-35 cm. Good-fair condition, paper of some leaves dry and fragile.
The righteous Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kuperstock (1858-1930) among the elders of the Hassidic rabbis of Poland; in first marriage was son-in-law of Rabbi Reuven Yehudah (son-in-law of Rabbi Shraga Feivel Dentziger Av Beit Din of Gritza and Makava, father of Rabbi Yechiel the first Rebbe of Alexander); in second marriage was son-in-law of the Ga'on of Kaloshin, Rabbi Shmuel Ya'akov Kapil HaCohen Kligsberg (1858-1935) who was a descendant of the Chozeh of Lublin.
Served in the rabbinate for over forty years in Parshischa, Rizan and Makava. In 1925 immigrated to Jerusalem where he published his book Ani Ben Pachma responsa and established the Alexander Yismach Yisrael Yeshiva. Was among the leaders of Alexander Hassidism - See items 458-460 Collection of dozens of unknown letters which were discovered in his archive, which were sent to him by the Rebbe author of Akedat Yitzchak and his family members, in which the close relationship between them and the old rabbi is apparent. In these letters they mention names for blessing and prayer in the Holy Sites and report to him in detail all which transpires in the holy court and leadership of the Hassidim in Poland.
In the preface of his book which was named Ani Ben Pachma, he explains the name of the book as an acronym of his name and the name of his parents: Yisrael Nissan Ani, son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh and Chana Pesa. As well, he notes that he is not interested in receiving approbations,"since I do not find them beneficial, aside from the glory and honor which these fancy titles¦ and I disdain writing words of untruth", he adds that the responsa by the giants of the generation which were printed in this book"are more worthy than approbations" and he presents a list of responses and letters sent to him by giants of his generation: The Avnei Nezer of Sochatshov, the Chelkat Yo'av of Kintsk, the Toraht Chesed of Lublin, the Ga'on of Kotna, the Darchei Teshuva of Mukachevo, and more. Large portion of copies of these letters appear in this manuscript].
Approx. 140 written pages, approx. 34-35 cm. Good-fair condition, paper of some leaves dry and fragile.
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