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![Letter by Lugo congregation to Ferrara congregation. Margins of letter contain eight letters by rabbis of Italy. [Italy], [18](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/223.jpg "Letter of Lugo Congregation and Letters of Scholars of Italy, 1830 – I")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,750
Including buyer's premium
Letter by Lugo congregation to Ferrara congregation. Margins of letter contain eight letters by rabbis of Italy. [Italy], [1830].
Letter by Lugo congregation requesting assistance; the letter contains a detailed description of occurrences and hardships in the community, conquest of the city by the French followed by a number of pogroms against the Jews; coercion of the Jews into a ghetto after the retreat of the French, under the command of Pope Leo XII and additional decrees which resulted in the emigration of the wealthy residents, deterioration of the economic state and burden of the taxes imposed upon the Jewish community.
The letter mentions Rabbi Sa’adia Gallico and Rabbi Eli Eliyahu Gallico – emissaries of the Lugo community who were appointed to collect funds from the congregations of Italy for the benefit of the Jews of Lugo.
Scribe writing in Italian Rashi handwriting. Conclusion of letter contains several additional handwritten lines by Rabbi of Lugo – Rabbi Yosef Tzemach Ovadia Pano, along with his signature, as well as stamps of the congregation.
Continuation of leaf contains lengthy letter in the handwriting, signature and wax stamp of Rabbi Yissaschar Regayev, rabbi and Halachic authority in Ferrara, which authorizes that which is written in the letter of the Lugo congregation and appeals to the generous public to come to its assistance. Throughout the letter he also mentions the poor state of the Ferrara congregation.
Following this letter, seven Italian scholars during that period, consecutively added letters of authorization and recommendation in their handwriting and signature upon this sheet of paper (approx. 7 to 13 lines each letter). The writers: Rabbi Chananel Nepi of Cento (signs: “Lo LeYodim Chen”); Rabbi Azaria Chaim Sangauniti of Modena; Rabbi Matitya HaLevi of Akvoy; Rabbi Chanania Elchanan Chai Cohen of Firenze; Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael Karmi of Regeyev; Rabbi Shabtai Elchanan Trivish of Trieste; and Rabbi Pinchas Ashkenazi of Vercelli.
Approx. 4 written pages (large folded sheet of paper). 40 cm. Good condition, stains, mildew marks, folding marks and few tears.
Letter by Lugo congregation requesting assistance; the letter contains a detailed description of occurrences and hardships in the community, conquest of the city by the French followed by a number of pogroms against the Jews; coercion of the Jews into a ghetto after the retreat of the French, under the command of Pope Leo XII and additional decrees which resulted in the emigration of the wealthy residents, deterioration of the economic state and burden of the taxes imposed upon the Jewish community.
The letter mentions Rabbi Sa’adia Gallico and Rabbi Eli Eliyahu Gallico – emissaries of the Lugo community who were appointed to collect funds from the congregations of Italy for the benefit of the Jews of Lugo.
Scribe writing in Italian Rashi handwriting. Conclusion of letter contains several additional handwritten lines by Rabbi of Lugo – Rabbi Yosef Tzemach Ovadia Pano, along with his signature, as well as stamps of the congregation.
Continuation of leaf contains lengthy letter in the handwriting, signature and wax stamp of Rabbi Yissaschar Regayev, rabbi and Halachic authority in Ferrara, which authorizes that which is written in the letter of the Lugo congregation and appeals to the generous public to come to its assistance. Throughout the letter he also mentions the poor state of the Ferrara congregation.
Following this letter, seven Italian scholars during that period, consecutively added letters of authorization and recommendation in their handwriting and signature upon this sheet of paper (approx. 7 to 13 lines each letter). The writers: Rabbi Chananel Nepi of Cento (signs: “Lo LeYodim Chen”); Rabbi Azaria Chaim Sangauniti of Modena; Rabbi Matitya HaLevi of Akvoy; Rabbi Chanania Elchanan Chai Cohen of Firenze; Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael Karmi of Regeyev; Rabbi Shabtai Elchanan Trivish of Trieste; and Rabbi Pinchas Ashkenazi of Vercelli.
Approx. 4 written pages (large folded sheet of paper). 40 cm. Good condition, stains, mildew marks, folding marks and few tears.
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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: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, letter of recommendation by rabbis of congregations of Livorno, Alexandria and Akvoy, for benefit of congregation of Lugo. [1830].
Letter of recommendation written in Livorno for the benefit of emissaries of the Lugo congregation which encountered great difficulties (see previous item).
“… imploring cry of our brethren moaning and groaning in the city of Lugo… its merchants have left them destitute with great distress… the unfortunate Jews are hungry and thirsty… “.
Signed: The Ga’on Rabbi Yehoshua Lioni and the Ga’on Rabbi David Mo’ati [among scholars of Algeria, moved to Livorno towards the end of his lifetime. Passed away in approximately 1830. See attached material], and scribe of Livorno congregation.
Margins of leaf and reverse side of leaf contain letter of recommendation to both emissaries, signed by Rabbi Matitya HaLevi Av Beit Din of Alexandria, followed by a letter of recommendation in the handwriting and signature of Rabbi “Shlomo Yehuda son of Rabbi Yechiel Pu’ah” in the city of Akvoy.
[2] pages. 35.5 cm. Good condition, stains, smearing of ink. Folding marks.
Letter of recommendation written in Livorno for the benefit of emissaries of the Lugo congregation which encountered great difficulties (see previous item).
“… imploring cry of our brethren moaning and groaning in the city of Lugo… its merchants have left them destitute with great distress… the unfortunate Jews are hungry and thirsty… “.
Signed: The Ga’on Rabbi Yehoshua Lioni and the Ga’on Rabbi David Mo’ati [among scholars of Algeria, moved to Livorno towards the end of his lifetime. Passed away in approximately 1830. See attached material], and scribe of Livorno congregation.
Margins of leaf and reverse side of leaf contain letter of recommendation to both emissaries, signed by Rabbi Matitya HaLevi Av Beit Din of Alexandria, followed by a letter of recommendation in the handwriting and signature of Rabbi “Shlomo Yehuda son of Rabbi Yechiel Pu’ah” in the city of Akvoy.
[2] pages. 35.5 cm. Good condition, stains, smearing of ink. 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
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Printed poem-riddle, “Wedding of dear exalted groom… Raphael Mordechai… Morforgvich and bride… daughter of philanthropist Rabbi Yitzchak Shalom”, by Rabbi Ya’akov Yosef Chai Tivoli. Trieste, [c. 1825].
Poem of nine stanzas. Center of page contains illustration of riddle: Soldier bearing a rifle and faced by a lion, with caption “VeKol Asher Yikra Lo Ha’adam Nefesh Chaya Hu Shmo”.
39 cm. Fair condition. Stains, creases and wear.
Listed in Bibliography Institute CD according to Valmadonna Library copy.
Poem of nine stanzas. Center of page contains illustration of riddle: Soldier bearing a rifle and faced by a lion, with caption “VeKol Asher Yikra Lo Ha’adam Nefesh Chaya Hu Shmo”.
39 cm. Fair condition. Stains, creases and wear.
Listed in Bibliography Institute CD according to Valmadonna Library copy.
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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: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Tzorchei Tzibbur – Legge Del” – Regulations pertaining to community taxes. Firenze, 1778. Italian and Hebrew.
“Virtue of the wholesome rabbi, excellent scholar and Dayan Rabbi Ya’akov Borla, emissary and clerk in the Holy City of Jerusalem…”, who approved the regulations, mentioned in title page and in content.
15 pages. 23 cm., especially wide margins. Very good condition.
“Virtue of the wholesome rabbi, excellent scholar and Dayan Rabbi Ya’akov Borla, emissary and clerk in the Holy City of Jerusalem…”, who approved the regulations, mentioned in title page and in content.
15 pages. 23 cm., especially wide margins. Very good condition.
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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: $300
Sold for: $450
Including buyer's premium
Simchat Mitzvah Al Chinush HaBayit – Italiano Synagogue in Firenze. By Rabbi Daniel Terani. Firenze, 1793.
Two-series opera written by the famous rabbi of Firenze the Ga’on Rabbi Daniel Terani (1740-1814, Otzar HaRabbanim 5251), author of Ikarei Hadat, in honor of dedication of the Italian synagogue in his city. Author of “Musica Al Divrei Hashira Hazot… Rabbi Michael Bolaffi”.
Elegantly printed upon thick paper with two-colored letters (black and red).
14 leaves. 20 cm. Very good condition. Stained cardboard binding. Word crossed out with line in two places.
Two-series opera written by the famous rabbi of Firenze the Ga’on Rabbi Daniel Terani (1740-1814, Otzar HaRabbanim 5251), author of Ikarei Hadat, in honor of dedication of the Italian synagogue in his city. Author of “Musica Al Divrei Hashira Hazot… Rabbi Michael Bolaffi”.
Elegantly printed upon thick paper with two-colored letters (black and red).
14 leaves. 20 cm. Very good condition. Stained cardboard binding. Word crossed out with line in two places.
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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: $250
Unsold
Letter of ordination upon parchment, to Rabbi Avraham Michael Karpniti. By his uncle and father-in-law Rabbi Chananel Nepi. Cento (Italy), [1836?].
“… virtue of Avraham Michael Karpniti who has been so successful with his study from his youth… and he has studied in my Beit Midrash for twenty years and studied with me… and even though he is my grandson and son-in-law I feel that it is necessary to inform everyone that he is fit and suitable to instruct and adjudicate…”.
Signature in shaky and unclear handwriting: “… Lo LeYodim Chen” – Well known signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Chananel Nepi (passed away in Tevet 1836), among the scholars of Italy, rabbi in Cento, famous Halachic authority and preacher. Served as member of the “Sanhendrin” of Napoleon in Paris. Was known for his composition Zecher Tzadikim Livracha which was printed in the book Toldot Gedolei Yisrael by Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Gerondi. His position in the Cento rabbinate was succeeded by Rabbi Avraham Michael Karpniti – his disciple and son-in-law, who was also son of his sister (in this ordination he refers to him as “my grandson” – according to an early custom of using this phrase for a nephew as well). Apparently, the ordination was written according to the instruction of Rabbi Chananel Nepi, and it is possible that the shaky signature indicates that this took place in his old age or close to the time of his demise.
Parchment leaf. 18 cm. Good condition, folding mark.
“… virtue of Avraham Michael Karpniti who has been so successful with his study from his youth… and he has studied in my Beit Midrash for twenty years and studied with me… and even though he is my grandson and son-in-law I feel that it is necessary to inform everyone that he is fit and suitable to instruct and adjudicate…”.
Signature in shaky and unclear handwriting: “… Lo LeYodim Chen” – Well known signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Chananel Nepi (passed away in Tevet 1836), among the scholars of Italy, rabbi in Cento, famous Halachic authority and preacher. Served as member of the “Sanhendrin” of Napoleon in Paris. Was known for his composition Zecher Tzadikim Livracha which was printed in the book Toldot Gedolei Yisrael by Rabbi Mordechai Shmuel Gerondi. His position in the Cento rabbinate was succeeded by Rabbi Avraham Michael Karpniti – his disciple and son-in-law, who was also son of his sister (in this ordination he refers to him as “my grandson” – according to an early custom of using this phrase for a nephew as well). Apparently, the ordination was written according to the instruction of Rabbi Chananel Nepi, and it is possible that the shaky signature indicates that this took place in his old age or close to the time of his demise.
Parchment leaf. 18 cm. Good condition, folding mark.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript, Sefer Keter Malchut. Cento (Italy), [1859].
Lengthy philosophical poem by Rabbi Shlomo ibn Gabirol. It was custo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/229.jpg "Manuscript – Keter Malchut – Cento, 1859")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Manuscript, Sefer Keter Malchut. Cento (Italy), [1859].
Lengthy philosophical poem by Rabbi Shlomo ibn Gabirol. It was customary among Jewish congregations to read it on Yom Kippur.
Fine manuscript in square vowelized letters. Contains cardboard binding ornamented with cutting and pasting craftsmanship. Spine of binding: “My book, Avraham Raphael Siroy, written on month of Elul 1859 in city of Cento”.
[25] leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, few stains. Damaged binding.
Lengthy philosophical poem by Rabbi Shlomo ibn Gabirol. It was customary among Jewish congregations to read it on Yom Kippur.
Fine manuscript in square vowelized letters. Contains cardboard binding ornamented with cutting and pasting craftsmanship. Spine of binding: “My book, Avraham Raphael Siroy, written on month of Elul 1859 in city of Cento”.
[25] leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, few stains. Damaged binding.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript, prayer for protection against evil inclination, “written by Avraham Raphael Siroy…”. Cento (Italy), [1859].
“Pra](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/230_1.jpg "Manuscript – Prayer For Protection Against Evil Inclination")
![Manuscript, prayer for protection against evil inclination, “written by Avraham Raphael Siroy…”. Cento (Italy), [1859].
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, prayer for protection against evil inclination, “written by Avraham Raphael Siroy…”. Cento (Italy), [1859].
“Prayer against evil inclination” (from the book Sha’arei Rachamim, cited in the book Yimtza Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Palagi), and additional prayers. Illustrated title page. Front binding contains title illustration in red ink, with eye-shaped frame with words “against evil inclination” inside. Small talismans, verses, Holy Names and Kabbalistic illustrations glued upon inside of back binding.
[12] leaves. 14 cm. Good condition, stains. Damaged binding.
“Prayer against evil inclination” (from the book Sha’arei Rachamim, cited in the book Yimtza Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Palagi), and additional prayers. Illustrated title page. Front binding contains title illustration in red ink, with eye-shaped frame with words “against evil inclination” inside. Small talismans, verses, Holy Names and Kabbalistic illustrations glued upon inside of back binding.
[12] leaves. 14 cm. Good condition, stains. Damaged binding.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![“Rosh HaShana Prayers for blower of Shofar” – Manuscript upon parchment. [Italy, 19th century?].
Fine vowelized scribe writi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/231.jpg "Prayers For Blower of Shofar – Manuscript Upon Parchment")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Unsold
“Rosh HaShana Prayers for blower of Shofar” – Manuscript upon parchment. [Italy, 19th century?].
Fine vowelized scribe writing.
Prayers for Shofar blower preceding Shofar blowing: “Please awe-inspiring and holy G-D, increase forgiveness…; Master of the Universe, your children…” [with slight version variations]; Kra Satan verses [integration of name of G-D’s being with letters “Kra Satan”; Yehi Ratzon Milfanecha Elokei HaMishpat…”, and order of “Tekiyot Meyushav” and Tekiyot Me’umad”.
Parchment leaf. 42 cm. Fair condition, stains, several tears. Folding marks and creases.
Fine vowelized scribe writing.
Prayers for Shofar blower preceding Shofar blowing: “Please awe-inspiring and holy G-D, increase forgiveness…; Master of the Universe, your children…” [with slight version variations]; Kra Satan verses [integration of name of G-D’s being with letters “Kra Satan”; Yehi Ratzon Milfanecha Elokei HaMishpat…”, and order of “Tekiyot Meyushav” and Tekiyot Me’umad”.
Parchment leaf. 42 cm. Fair condition, stains, several tears. Folding marks and creases.
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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: $400
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
A varied collection of handwritten pamphlets and leaves, some in handsome scribal writing. Kami'ot, prayers and piyutim. [Italy].
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
18 items. Dozens of leaves. Varied size and condition.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
18 items. Dozens of leaves. Varied size and condition.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript, “laws of prohibited food in Yoreh De’ah…”. [Italy, 19th century].
Italian writing. Halchic composition on the Sh](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/233.jpg "Manuscript on Laws of Yoreh De’ah – Italy")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $688
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Manuscript, “laws of prohibited food in Yoreh De’ah…”. [Italy, 19th century].
Italian writing. Halchic composition on the Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh De’ah, Simanim 66-71), by anonymous writer.
[40] written pages. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Damaged cardboard binding.
Italian writing. Halchic composition on the Shulchan Aruch (Yoreh De’ah, Simanim 66-71), by anonymous writer.
[40] written pages. 13.5 cm. Good condition. Damaged cardboard binding.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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![Manuscript, poem. [Italy], [1842].
Fine Italian writing upon thick paper. 22 stanza poem in alphabetical order. Beginning of](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/234.jpg "Manuscript – Poem – Italy, 1842")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, poem. [Italy], [1842].
Fine Italian writing upon thick paper. 22 stanza poem in alphabetical order. Beginning of leaf contains lengthy poetic introduction.
Margins of leaf, “LeMi Si’ach” with letters “Mi” emphasized – apparently indicates composer of poem.
Leaf, 45 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks, some tears.
Fine Italian writing upon thick paper. 22 stanza poem in alphabetical order. Beginning of leaf contains lengthy poetic introduction.
Margins of leaf, “LeMi Si’ach” with letters “Mi” emphasized – apparently indicates composer of poem.
Leaf, 45 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks, some tears.
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Italian Jewry – Letters, Manuscripts and Books
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