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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Manuscript, rulings pertaining to the Eiruv of the Verona (Italy) congregation, by Rabbi Menachem Neveira, Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael, Rabbi Ya’akov Ashkenazi Di Corona and Rabbi Ya’akov Chazak. 1765.
Illustrated manuscript, fine scribe writing in Italian Rashi letters, with impressive ornaments in Rococo style. Title page contains illustration of Star of David, symbol of priesthood, and two lions grasping a turret. The opening lines of the manuscript are directed towards the community leaders and describe the problem of the Eiruv in the city of Verona which is surrounded with a river on one side; the community members who repeatedly backslide every Shabbat and holiday while carrying throughout the streets of the city and the the Halachic solution which the former Rabbi of Verona, Rabbi Chizkiya Mordechai Bassan, proposed. The writer, Rabbi of Verona and grandson of Rabbi Bassan, presents his intention to reconstruct the Eiruv of the city; presents his ruling and the rulings of additional rabbis regarding this matter, and mentions, among the rest, the obligation of the community leaders “to plead before the King and request from him to allow the Eiruv…”.
Following this, two introductory poems as well as a summary in Italian are presented. Later on, the version of the special Eiruv of the city of Verona is presented.
Following leaves contain lengthy Halachic ruling by Rabbi Menachem Neveira regarding the Eiruv of Verona; Halachic rulings by two emissaries from Jerusalem who happened to arrive in Verona and approved of the ruling of Rabbi Neveira: Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael (1715-1784, author of Kol Eliyahu, Rabbi in Alexandria, Egypt) who signs: “… Rabbi of Jerusalem signing here in Verona…”. And Rabbi Ya’akov Ashkenazi Di Corona (passed away in 1769, among the well-known scholars of Jerusalem) who signs: “Young emissary of Jerusalem…”; additional ruling by Rabbi Ya’akov Chazak (disciple of the Ramchal), Rabbi of adjacent Padua. This rulings consist of Halachic material of significant content and important details regarding the Italian congregations during that period.
Manuscript concludes with description of the Eiruv which was erected “After being granted permission… from the esteemed governor of the city and after the Eiruv has become publicized in synagogue before the Jewish congregation, from now on we are permitted to carry objects which are necessary for us on Shabbat…”, along with detailed regulations of how to conduct oneself after the erection of the Eiruv.
The Torah scholar and physician Rabbi Menachem Neveira (1717-1777), rabbi and Halachic authority in Verona, author of Yemei Temimim and additional books. His Halachic responsa was printed in section 2 of the book Pnei Yitzchak by his rabbi and grandfather Rabbi Mordechai Chizkiya Bassan (Mantua 1744). The Kabbalist Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki refers to him as (in the approbation to Pnei Yitzchak): “The prominent person of wholesome character, righteous and humble philanthropist, glorious scholar and physician…”.
[40] written pages. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and mildew marks, few moth stains. Damaged binding.
Illustrated manuscript, fine scribe writing in Italian Rashi letters, with impressive ornaments in Rococo style. Title page contains illustration of Star of David, symbol of priesthood, and two lions grasping a turret. The opening lines of the manuscript are directed towards the community leaders and describe the problem of the Eiruv in the city of Verona which is surrounded with a river on one side; the community members who repeatedly backslide every Shabbat and holiday while carrying throughout the streets of the city and the the Halachic solution which the former Rabbi of Verona, Rabbi Chizkiya Mordechai Bassan, proposed. The writer, Rabbi of Verona and grandson of Rabbi Bassan, presents his intention to reconstruct the Eiruv of the city; presents his ruling and the rulings of additional rabbis regarding this matter, and mentions, among the rest, the obligation of the community leaders “to plead before the King and request from him to allow the Eiruv…”.
Following this, two introductory poems as well as a summary in Italian are presented. Later on, the version of the special Eiruv of the city of Verona is presented.
Following leaves contain lengthy Halachic ruling by Rabbi Menachem Neveira regarding the Eiruv of Verona; Halachic rulings by two emissaries from Jerusalem who happened to arrive in Verona and approved of the ruling of Rabbi Neveira: Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael (1715-1784, author of Kol Eliyahu, Rabbi in Alexandria, Egypt) who signs: “… Rabbi of Jerusalem signing here in Verona…”. And Rabbi Ya’akov Ashkenazi Di Corona (passed away in 1769, among the well-known scholars of Jerusalem) who signs: “Young emissary of Jerusalem…”; additional ruling by Rabbi Ya’akov Chazak (disciple of the Ramchal), Rabbi of adjacent Padua. This rulings consist of Halachic material of significant content and important details regarding the Italian congregations during that period.
Manuscript concludes with description of the Eiruv which was erected “After being granted permission… from the esteemed governor of the city and after the Eiruv has become publicized in synagogue before the Jewish congregation, from now on we are permitted to carry objects which are necessary for us on Shabbat…”, along with detailed regulations of how to conduct oneself after the erection of the Eiruv.
The Torah scholar and physician Rabbi Menachem Neveira (1717-1777), rabbi and Halachic authority in Verona, author of Yemei Temimim and additional books. His Halachic responsa was printed in section 2 of the book Pnei Yitzchak by his rabbi and grandfather Rabbi Mordechai Chizkiya Bassan (Mantua 1744). The Kabbalist Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki refers to him as (in the approbation to Pnei Yitzchak): “The prominent person of wholesome character, righteous and humble philanthropist, glorious scholar and physician…”.
[40] written pages. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and mildew marks, few moth stains. Damaged binding.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Manuscript, authorization of receipt of donation by “Eretz Israel Contribution Fund” of Ferrara (Italy) congregation. By “… emissaries of the Holy City of Jeruslaem…” – Rabbi Yom Tov (Maharit) Algazi and Rabbi Ya’akov Chazan. Ferrara, [1772].
Two rabbinical signatures in calligraphic curly Oriental handwriting: “Yom Tov Algazi” and “Ya’akov Chazan”. The donation of the members of the Ferrara congregation is noted, as well as details regarding the money which the signing rabbis received for the journey, along with greetings to the members of the community.
The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Yom Tov [Maharit] Algazi (1727-1802, Otzar HaRabbanim 7916), among the scholars of Jerusalem and associate of the Chida. Son of Rabbi Yisrael Ya’akov Algazi who served as chief rabbi of Jerusalem. Disciple of Rabbi Yona Navon author of Nechpa BaKesef and disciple of Rabbi Shalom Sharabi in the Beit Kel Kabbalist Yeshiva. Between 1770-1775 was sent as emissary of Jerusalem to European countries, together with his associate Rabbi Ya’akov Chazan, who was also among the scholars of Jerusalem (passed away in 1802, Otzar HaRabbanim 9631). During the course of their journey they passed through Turkey, Italy, France, Holland, Germany, Poland, and additional countries in Europe and North Africa. During this journey the Maharit Algazi discovered the manuscript of laws of Nedarim and Bechorot by the Ramban and later on printed it together with his famous commentary Hilchot Yom Tov. While they were in Frankfurt am Main the Chatam Sofer saw him and enthusiastically wrote regarding him and his composition: “I formerly knew him, when he was sent as emissary to Am Main… and the city was glowing from his honor, however he did not receive half the honor of which he is worthy; apparently from this composition on laws of Yom Tov on Bechorot… and from the composition of the Mishneh LaMelech a composition such as this one has never been seen”. Upon his return to Jerusalem the Maharit Algazi was appointed as successor of Rabbi Shalom Sharabi as Rosh Yeshiva of the Beit Kel Kabbalist Yeshiva and in 1782 was appointed as chief rabbi. Aside from the abovementioned composition, he also composed the books: Simchat Yom Tov, Kedushat Yom Tov, Yom Tov Derabanan, and more.
Rabbi Chananel Nepi stated in reference to the Maharit Algazi: “I was fortunate to know him and he had the appearance of a divine angel”. Apparently, this was during his visit in Ferrara in 1772, when he signed this document.
Leaf (written on upper section). 24 cm. Good-fair condition, coarse tears (damage to several words).
Two rabbinical signatures in calligraphic curly Oriental handwriting: “Yom Tov Algazi” and “Ya’akov Chazan”. The donation of the members of the Ferrara congregation is noted, as well as details regarding the money which the signing rabbis received for the journey, along with greetings to the members of the community.
The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Yom Tov [Maharit] Algazi (1727-1802, Otzar HaRabbanim 7916), among the scholars of Jerusalem and associate of the Chida. Son of Rabbi Yisrael Ya’akov Algazi who served as chief rabbi of Jerusalem. Disciple of Rabbi Yona Navon author of Nechpa BaKesef and disciple of Rabbi Shalom Sharabi in the Beit Kel Kabbalist Yeshiva. Between 1770-1775 was sent as emissary of Jerusalem to European countries, together with his associate Rabbi Ya’akov Chazan, who was also among the scholars of Jerusalem (passed away in 1802, Otzar HaRabbanim 9631). During the course of their journey they passed through Turkey, Italy, France, Holland, Germany, Poland, and additional countries in Europe and North Africa. During this journey the Maharit Algazi discovered the manuscript of laws of Nedarim and Bechorot by the Ramban and later on printed it together with his famous commentary Hilchot Yom Tov. While they were in Frankfurt am Main the Chatam Sofer saw him and enthusiastically wrote regarding him and his composition: “I formerly knew him, when he was sent as emissary to Am Main… and the city was glowing from his honor, however he did not receive half the honor of which he is worthy; apparently from this composition on laws of Yom Tov on Bechorot… and from the composition of the Mishneh LaMelech a composition such as this one has never been seen”. Upon his return to Jerusalem the Maharit Algazi was appointed as successor of Rabbi Shalom Sharabi as Rosh Yeshiva of the Beit Kel Kabbalist Yeshiva and in 1782 was appointed as chief rabbi. Aside from the abovementioned composition, he also composed the books: Simchat Yom Tov, Kedushat Yom Tov, Yom Tov Derabanan, and more.
Rabbi Chananel Nepi stated in reference to the Maharit Algazi: “I was fortunate to know him and he had the appearance of a divine angel”. Apparently, this was during his visit in Ferrara in 1772, when he signed this document.
Leaf (written on upper section). 24 cm. Good-fair condition, coarse tears (damage to several words).
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
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Collection of manuscript leaves from the city of Vercelli (Italy), majority of which are signed by rabbinical emissaries from the Holy Land.
* Evidence note regarding clarification of debt to “Jerusalem Fund” in city of Vercelli, from approximately the 1740’s, signed by Rabbi Avraham ben Asher [passed away in 1772, among the scholars and Kabbalists of Jerusalem (the Chida refers to him as “HaRav HaChassid”). Was sent in 1741 together with his friend Rabbi Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai – father of the Chida, to countries in Western Europe, via Constantinople (his visit there is mentioned in this document) and Italy. Upon his return to Jerusalem he headed the Yefa’er Anavim Yeshiva and in 1771 was appointed as Chief Rabbi]. * Signed manuscript from 1777. Confirmation of receipt of donation, by Rabbi Massud Bonan “authorized emissary of Holy City of Safed” [born in 1740, was sent as emissary of Safed to Western Europe; in Hamburg met Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz who justified him in talisman polemic, and later on became rabbi of Safed – See attached material]. * Confirmation of receipt of donation from 1839. Signed “emissaries of the Holy City of Jerusalem…”: “Young Ben Zion Avraham”, and “Young Shlomo Chamoy”. * Confirmation of receipt of donation and blessings from 1840, to “Members of the Committee” of the Vercelli congregation. By Rabbi Nathan son of Rabbi Chaim Amram [passed away in 1871; emissary of Hebron, sent in 1835 following the Ibrahim Pacha uprising. While he was in Italy he printed his father’s books Korban Pesach and Matam HaMelech. Authored many books]. * Promissory note. Vercelli, [1683]. * Halachic response in handwriting. Italian and Hebrew. Sent to Turin. [1831?].
Various sizes and conditions (general condition good).
Total of 6 items
* Evidence note regarding clarification of debt to “Jerusalem Fund” in city of Vercelli, from approximately the 1740’s, signed by Rabbi Avraham ben Asher [passed away in 1772, among the scholars and Kabbalists of Jerusalem (the Chida refers to him as “HaRav HaChassid”). Was sent in 1741 together with his friend Rabbi Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai – father of the Chida, to countries in Western Europe, via Constantinople (his visit there is mentioned in this document) and Italy. Upon his return to Jerusalem he headed the Yefa’er Anavim Yeshiva and in 1771 was appointed as Chief Rabbi]. * Signed manuscript from 1777. Confirmation of receipt of donation, by Rabbi Massud Bonan “authorized emissary of Holy City of Safed” [born in 1740, was sent as emissary of Safed to Western Europe; in Hamburg met Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz who justified him in talisman polemic, and later on became rabbi of Safed – See attached material]. * Confirmation of receipt of donation from 1839. Signed “emissaries of the Holy City of Jerusalem…”: “Young Ben Zion Avraham”, and “Young Shlomo Chamoy”. * Confirmation of receipt of donation and blessings from 1840, to “Members of the Committee” of the Vercelli congregation. By Rabbi Nathan son of Rabbi Chaim Amram [passed away in 1871; emissary of Hebron, sent in 1835 following the Ibrahim Pacha uprising. While he was in Italy he printed his father’s books Korban Pesach and Matam HaMelech. Authored many books]. * Promissory note. Vercelli, [1683]. * Halachic response in handwriting. Italian and Hebrew. Sent to Turin. [1831?].
Various sizes and conditions (general condition good).
Total of 6 items
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript, notebook for writing donations to Beit HaKnesset. [Fiera], [1678].
Hebrew and Italian. Long narrow notebook, with](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/214.jpg "Notebook for Writing Donations to Beit HaKnesset – Fiera, 1678")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Manuscript, notebook for writing donations to Beit HaKnesset. [Fiera], [1678].
Hebrew and Italian. Long narrow notebook, with tabs in alphabetical order. Many inscriptions of pledges to donate to the Beit HaKnesset, for various mitzvoth: removing the Torah scroll from the ark, haftara, aliya l'Torah, etc. Has many names of community members including "The Chacham Rabbi Paltia Montzilisi" – Rabbi of Fiera (Otzar HaRabbanim 16861a), and other scholars (Rabbi Mordechai Karpaniti, Rabbi Elisha Pintzi). The year 1678 is mentioned a number of times in the inscriptions. (Erasures by crossing out, apparently when pledges were fulfilled).
C. 100 written pages. 29 cm. Fair-poor condition, crude tears, stains and heavy moisture marks.
Hebrew and Italian. Long narrow notebook, with tabs in alphabetical order. Many inscriptions of pledges to donate to the Beit HaKnesset, for various mitzvoth: removing the Torah scroll from the ark, haftara, aliya l'Torah, etc. Has many names of community members including "The Chacham Rabbi Paltia Montzilisi" – Rabbi of Fiera (Otzar HaRabbanim 16861a), and other scholars (Rabbi Mordechai Karpaniti, Rabbi Elisha Pintzi). The year 1678 is mentioned a number of times in the inscriptions. (Erasures by crossing out, apparently when pledges were fulfilled).
C. 100 written pages. 29 cm. Fair-poor condition, crude tears, stains and heavy moisture marks.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript, “customs of Sephardic synagogue of Ferrara”. [Ferrara, 19th century].
Handwritten notebook in Hebrew and Italian](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/215.jpg "Manuscript – Notebook of Customs of Sephardic Synagogue of Ferrara")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Manuscript, “customs of Sephardic synagogue of Ferrara”. [Ferrara, 19th century].
Handwritten notebook in Hebrew and Italian, with listing of customs of prayer and poems for Shabbat, Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, Chanukah and Purim, Rosh Chodesh, Brit Mila, Shabbat of wedding and more.
Approx. 40 written pages. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Worn paper binding.
Handwritten notebook in Hebrew and Italian, with listing of customs of prayer and poems for Shabbat, Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, Chanukah and Purim, Rosh Chodesh, Brit Mila, Shabbat of wedding and more.
Approx. 40 written pages. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Worn paper binding.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $400
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Obligatory bill by manager of synagogue of Ferrara congregation to “the honorable Rabbi Pinchas son of Rabbi Nechemia HaCohen: Ferrara, [1715].
Fine Italian writing upon thick paper. Lengthy bill signed by two witnesses, which specifies the obligations of the Ferrara congregation towards recipient of the bill, Rabbi Pinchas HaCohen, to light a candle after his death and to commemorate his soul every Shabbat and holiday in “The Great Synagogue”. The reason for this: “Since Rabbi Pinchas HaCoehn spent large sums to rescue the Jewish congregation from its oppressors, and with G-D’s help he rescued and redeemed… he did not request that the community repay…”. It also clarifies and specifies in great detail that this obligation is eternal and irrevocable.
The obligatory bill was also written in Italian and sealed with an official stamp.
[2] pages. 45 cm. Good condition, stains, folding marks.
Fine Italian writing upon thick paper. Lengthy bill signed by two witnesses, which specifies the obligations of the Ferrara congregation towards recipient of the bill, Rabbi Pinchas HaCohen, to light a candle after his death and to commemorate his soul every Shabbat and holiday in “The Great Synagogue”. The reason for this: “Since Rabbi Pinchas HaCoehn spent large sums to rescue the Jewish congregation from its oppressors, and with G-D’s help he rescued and redeemed… he did not request that the community repay…”. It also clarifies and specifies in great detail that this obligation is eternal and irrevocable.
The obligatory bill was also written in Italian and sealed with an official stamp.
[2] pages. 45 cm. Good condition, stains, folding marks.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript – Notepad of circumciser. [Ferrara, Italy], between 1753-1783.
Apparently, this is the notepad of circumciser Rab](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/217.jpg "Notepad of Circumciser Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $375
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Manuscript – Notepad of circumciser. [Ferrara, Italy], between 1753-1783.
Apparently, this is the notepad of circumciser Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti, who notes the circumcision of the children of his younger brother, Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Lampronti, several times.
Contains 226 listings of circumcisions, along with details and numerous names of notables and scholars of Italian congregations. Including: Rabbi Shmuel Yedidya Nortzi, Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zamorani, Rabbi Shmuel Sar Shalom Finzi and others.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti, son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Lampronti, author of Pachad Yitzchak, among the well-known scholars of Italy. Rabbi in Ferrara who, as his father, was proficient in medicine. Taught many students, among them some of Italy’s scholars: Rabbi Yitzchak Raphael Finzi (Av Beit Din of Padua), Rabbi Shabtai Elchanan Pissarro (among rabbis of Ferrara), Rabbi Avraham Regayev (Av Beit Din of Grecia), Rabbi Chananel Nepi (Av Beit Din of Cento), Rabbi Shlomo Zamorani and others. Was among the rabbis who disagreed with the ruling of the Noda B’Yehuda regarding shaving on Chol HaMo’ed (see: Meir Benayahu, shaving on Chol HaMo’ed, Jerusalem, 1995). See attached material.
[16] written pages. 15 cm. Good condition, stains, single tear. Several faded handwritten notations.
Apparently, this is the notepad of circumciser Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti, who notes the circumcision of the children of his younger brother, Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Lampronti, several times.
Contains 226 listings of circumcisions, along with details and numerous names of notables and scholars of Italian congregations. Including: Rabbi Shmuel Yedidya Nortzi, Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Zamorani, Rabbi Shmuel Sar Shalom Finzi and others.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti, son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Lampronti, author of Pachad Yitzchak, among the well-known scholars of Italy. Rabbi in Ferrara who, as his father, was proficient in medicine. Taught many students, among them some of Italy’s scholars: Rabbi Yitzchak Raphael Finzi (Av Beit Din of Padua), Rabbi Shabtai Elchanan Pissarro (among rabbis of Ferrara), Rabbi Avraham Regayev (Av Beit Din of Grecia), Rabbi Chananel Nepi (Av Beit Din of Cento), Rabbi Shlomo Zamorani and others. Was among the rabbis who disagreed with the ruling of the Noda B’Yehuda regarding shaving on Chol HaMo’ed (see: Meir Benayahu, shaving on Chol HaMo’ed, Jerusalem, 1995). See attached material.
[16] written pages. 15 cm. Good condition, stains, single tear. Several faded handwritten notations.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Kol Sasson VeKol Simcha – “LaYehudim Hayta Orah… Kol Mitzhalot Chatanim BeVeit Moshe V’Aharon…”, engagement agreement between two Cohanim of the Ferrara congregation: Moshe Chaim, father of the bride Beracha Mazal Tov, and Aharon Chai, father of the groom David. Ferrara, [1777].
Handwriting upon paper, fine Italian writing. Head of leaf contains title in golden ink.
Signed as witnesses: Rabbi “Yitzchak Moshe Chai son of Rabbi Shmuel Pissarro” – among the scholars of Italy, rabbi in Pissarro, father-in-law and rabbi of Rabbi Yehudah Chai Chizkiya of Lavida; and Rabbi “Shlomo son of Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Lampronti” – The Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti, son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Lampronti author of Pachad Yitzchak, among the well known scholars of Italy who had many disciples, participated in the famous polemic regarding shaving on Chol HaMo’ed (for additional information see: Meir Bnayahu, shaving on Chol HaMo’ed, Jerusalem, 1995).
Large leaf, written on both sides. 38 cm. Good condition, few stains.
Handwriting upon paper, fine Italian writing. Head of leaf contains title in golden ink.
Signed as witnesses: Rabbi “Yitzchak Moshe Chai son of Rabbi Shmuel Pissarro” – among the scholars of Italy, rabbi in Pissarro, father-in-law and rabbi of Rabbi Yehudah Chai Chizkiya of Lavida; and Rabbi “Shlomo son of Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Lampronti” – The Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Lampronti, son of the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Lampronti author of Pachad Yitzchak, among the well known scholars of Italy who had many disciples, participated in the famous polemic regarding shaving on Chol HaMo’ed (for additional information see: Meir Bnayahu, shaving on Chol HaMo’ed, Jerusalem, 1995).
Large leaf, written on both sides. 38 cm. Good condition, few stains.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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!["Shir Chadash [new song]… regarding our rescue from a conflagration which erupted in the yard of the Jews in Ferrara on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/219.jpg "Two Manuscripts – Poem on Rescue of Ferrara Congregation From Conflagr")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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"Shir Chadash [new song]… regarding our rescue from a conflagration which erupted in the yard of the Jews in Ferrara on Shabbat Acharei Mot 18…”. Ferrara, [c. 1855].
Two manuscripts in Italian handwriting. Poem of fifteen stanzas (opens with: blessed is the eternal G-D), which describes the rescue from the conflagration. According to the ruling of the committee of the congregation, the poem is recited every year “in the company of… on evening preceding Rosh Chodesh Iyar… except for a few individuals who recite it in their homes”.
2 Pamphlets. [3] written pages; [4] written pages. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth damages to one of the pamphlets.
Two manuscripts in Italian handwriting. Poem of fifteen stanzas (opens with: blessed is the eternal G-D), which describes the rescue from the conflagration. According to the ruling of the committee of the congregation, the poem is recited every year “in the company of… on evening preceding Rosh Chodesh Iyar… except for a few individuals who recite it in their homes”.
2 Pamphlets. [3] written pages; [4] written pages. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth damages to one of the pamphlets.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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“Matza Isha Matza Tov” – Ketubah of marriage of groom Moshe Ya’akov Bassano and bride Tzarfit Suzana daughter of Rabbi Yona Veniciani. Ferrara (Italy), Sivan [1837].
Handwriting upon parchment, scribe writing. Frame composed of verses of Tehillim (chapter 128).
Signed as witnesses: Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Fintzi [among scholars of Ferrara, son-in-law of Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Recanati], and Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu Menachem Ascoli [author of Sefer Reshit Da’at, Livorno 1841].
Parchment leaf. 33.5 cm. Good condition, folding marks. Few stains, several holes.
Handwriting upon parchment, scribe writing. Frame composed of verses of Tehillim (chapter 128).
Signed as witnesses: Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Fintzi [among scholars of Ferrara, son-in-law of Rabbi Ya’akov Chai Recanati], and Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu Menachem Ascoli [author of Sefer Reshit Da’at, Livorno 1841].
Parchment leaf. 33.5 cm. Good condition, folding marks. Few stains, several holes.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Ketubah upon marriage of groom Avraham Kazis and bride Nina Pano. Mantua (Italy), [1845]. Handwriting upon paper, frame ornam](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/221.jpg "Two Ketubot – Italy, 19th Century")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Ketubah upon marriage of groom Avraham Kazis and bride Nina Pano. Mantua (Italy), [1845]. Handwriting upon paper, frame ornamented with verses. Signatures of witnesses.
56 cm. Fair condition, coarse tears on margins, upper right corner missing text.
Ketubah upon marriage of groom Matzliach Shlomo Norlingi and bride Chana Esther Pinkarli. Verona (Italy), [1852]. – Scribe writing upon thin parchment. Frame of verses. Micrographic flower. Signature of witnesses.
40 cm. Good condition, stains and folding marks.
56 cm. Fair condition, coarse tears on margins, upper right corner missing text.
Ketubah upon marriage of groom Matzliach Shlomo Norlingi and bride Chana Esther Pinkarli. Verona (Italy), [1852]. – Scribe writing upon thin parchment. Frame of verses. Micrographic flower. Signature of witnesses.
40 cm. Good condition, stains and folding marks.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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L'Nefutzot Ye'uda V'Yisrael – Printed letter with handwritten signatures of Community heads of Parma Duchy and State Rabbi Shmuel Zecharya Ravina. Signed "At the place of the committee, here in the city of Busseto in the Parma State", [apparently, printed in Livorno], 1758.
Circular-letter by the committee of communities of the Parma Duchy, who were required to pay a total of 600,000 liras for living rights in the duchy cities and were threatened with expulsion. The letter contains a request to Italian communities to assist them. They are asked to send the money to Menachem ben Ya'akov Raba, Reggio resident, in the State of Modena.
Handwritten signatures of: The State Rabbi, Rabbi "Shmuel Zechaya ben Rabbi Eliezer Ravina, who serves the holy service in the aforementioned state". Also signed by the "Appointed Men": Rabbi "Avraham Michael ben Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Fontanila", Rabbi "Aharon Azarya ben Rabbi Mordechai Levi". And the men of the "small committee", Rabbis: "David ben Rabbi Matzliach Fontanila", "Ozriel [!] ben Moshe Seforno", "Moshe Zalman ben Ya'akov Chai Su'abi", "Yehuda Matzliach ben Yosef Chaim Carmi" and "Moshe Chaim ben Eliezer Pantzi".
4 pages, 34.5 cm. high quality paper, creases and minor tears to leaf margins and paper folds.
In regard to this letter see: S. Simonson, Toldot HaYehudim B'Duchsut Manitoba, Volume 1, Jerusalem 1965, pages 330-331.
Circular-letter by the committee of communities of the Parma Duchy, who were required to pay a total of 600,000 liras for living rights in the duchy cities and were threatened with expulsion. The letter contains a request to Italian communities to assist them. They are asked to send the money to Menachem ben Ya'akov Raba, Reggio resident, in the State of Modena.
Handwritten signatures of: The State Rabbi, Rabbi "Shmuel Zechaya ben Rabbi Eliezer Ravina, who serves the holy service in the aforementioned state". Also signed by the "Appointed Men": Rabbi "Avraham Michael ben Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Fontanila", Rabbi "Aharon Azarya ben Rabbi Mordechai Levi". And the men of the "small committee", Rabbis: "David ben Rabbi Matzliach Fontanila", "Ozriel [!] ben Moshe Seforno", "Moshe Zalman ben Ya'akov Chai Su'abi", "Yehuda Matzliach ben Yosef Chaim Carmi" and "Moshe Chaim ben Eliezer Pantzi".
4 pages, 34.5 cm. high quality paper, creases and minor tears to leaf margins and paper folds.
In regard to this letter see: S. Simonson, Toldot HaYehudim B'Duchsut Manitoba, Volume 1, Jerusalem 1965, pages 330-331.
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