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Lot 400 Siddur Tefillah Yeshara V'Keter Nehora – Przemysl, 1929 – Copy of the Rebbe of Nadvorna-Arad
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Seder Tefillah Yeshara V'Keter Nehora HaShalem – siddur nusach HaAri "as printed in Berdichev", with the “Keter Nehora” commentary by Rabbi Aharon ben Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Apta. Laws and customs as printed in the Radville siddur, booklet ‘Netiv Mitzvotecha’, and more additions. Przemysl, 1929. With sefer Tehillim. Przemysl, 1927.
Copy of Rebbe Levi Yitzchak Leifer of Nadvorna-Arad-Haifa. Many notations and scribbles on first leaves. Long dedication on title page: "This siddur belongs to this rabbi… famous holy tzaddik… Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Leifer Arad ben… Rabbi Yechiel Leifer…these are the words of the son of his brother-in-law Meir Weisblum of Borsa…here in Arad…". On the same page, the Rebbe added in his own handwriting the dates of the yahrtzheits of his mother and brothers murdered in the Holocaust: "The yahrtzheit of my holy mother… and my holy brother Rabbi Binyamin… and my holy brother Yissachar…". At the end of the book is a similar dedication by Rabbi Meir Weisblum, and a list of names of people needing salvation in the Rebbe's handwriting.
Rebbe Levi Yitzchak Leifer of Nadvorna-Arad (1895-1961, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 3, page 25), son of Rebbe Yechiel of Michalovce, another son of Rabbi Meir HaGadol of Premishlan. Son-in-law of Rabbi Meir Weisblum Rabbi of Nadvorna (Lizhensk dynasty). Most of his family was murdered during the Holocaust, only he and his brother Rabbi Aharon Aryeh of Temesvár survived. Settled in Haifa where he established his Chassidic court and served as rebbe.
[6], 3-6, [3], 18, 3-232, [12]; 40; 20 leaves (without second approbation leaf). 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, several tears, minor moth traces. Notations. Worn binding.
Copy of Rebbe Levi Yitzchak Leifer of Nadvorna-Arad-Haifa. Many notations and scribbles on first leaves. Long dedication on title page: "This siddur belongs to this rabbi… famous holy tzaddik… Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Leifer Arad ben… Rabbi Yechiel Leifer…these are the words of the son of his brother-in-law Meir Weisblum of Borsa…here in Arad…". On the same page, the Rebbe added in his own handwriting the dates of the yahrtzheits of his mother and brothers murdered in the Holocaust: "The yahrtzheit of my holy mother… and my holy brother Rabbi Binyamin… and my holy brother Yissachar…". At the end of the book is a similar dedication by Rabbi Meir Weisblum, and a list of names of people needing salvation in the Rebbe's handwriting.
Rebbe Levi Yitzchak Leifer of Nadvorna-Arad (1895-1961, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 3, page 25), son of Rebbe Yechiel of Michalovce, another son of Rabbi Meir HaGadol of Premishlan. Son-in-law of Rabbi Meir Weisblum Rabbi of Nadvorna (Lizhensk dynasty). Most of his family was murdered during the Holocaust, only he and his brother Rabbi Aharon Aryeh of Temesvár survived. Settled in Haifa where he established his Chassidic court and served as rebbe.
[6], 3-6, [3], 18, 3-232, [12]; 40; 20 leaves (without second approbation leaf). 22 cm. Good condition. Stains, several tears, minor moth traces. Notations. Worn binding.
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![* Sefer Smichat Noflim, Rabbi Avigdor Weinberger. M. Siget, [1902]. Page following title page: “This book is a great Segula f](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/401.jpg "Two Books From Library of Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet and His Son Rabbi Shl")
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* Sefer Smichat Noflim, Rabbi Avigdor Weinberger. M. Siget, [1902]. Page following title page: “This book is a great Segula for success and longevity...". [For additional information about this interesting book and its unusual distribution see Cohen, Scholars of Transylvania, pages 48-45].
Leaf preceding title page contains signature of Rabbi “Yechezkel Benet Av Beit Din of Seini. At end of book signature of his son Rabbi Shlomo Bennet.
* Sefer Mishmeret Elazar, commentary on sayings of Sages on the festivals. Rabbi Shaul Brach. Mukachevo, [1897]. (First edition written anonymously, author’s name revealed in subsequent edition).
Personal inscription: “This book remained from my father… the Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet, Shlomo Bennet…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet, Av Beit Din of Seini (1863-1913, Otzar HaRabbanim 9022), disciple of his grandfather the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried author of “Kitzur Shulchan Aruch”, and son-in-law of the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Glick Av Beit Din of Tolcsva. Authored nineteen compositions in Halacha and Aggada of which Meshiv Ta’am Respona was printed. In 1908 his son, Rabbi Shlomo, edited and published the composition “Shem Shlomo” by his grandfather Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
Two books, various sizes and conditions.
Leaf preceding title page contains signature of Rabbi “Yechezkel Benet Av Beit Din of Seini. At end of book signature of his son Rabbi Shlomo Bennet.
* Sefer Mishmeret Elazar, commentary on sayings of Sages on the festivals. Rabbi Shaul Brach. Mukachevo, [1897]. (First edition written anonymously, author’s name revealed in subsequent edition).
Personal inscription: “This book remained from my father… the Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet, Shlomo Bennet…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet, Av Beit Din of Seini (1863-1913, Otzar HaRabbanim 9022), disciple of his grandfather the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried author of “Kitzur Shulchan Aruch”, and son-in-law of the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Glick Av Beit Din of Tolcsva. Authored nineteen compositions in Halacha and Aggada of which Meshiv Ta’am Respona was printed. In 1908 his son, Rabbi Shlomo, edited and published the composition “Shem Shlomo” by his grandfather Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried.
Two books, various sizes and conditions.
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Pnei Yehoshua, Volume Five, on Tractates Bava Kama, Bava Metzia, Bava Batra, Makot and Chulin. Warsaw. 1874. On title page inscription and signature: "This book belongs to me, Meir David Tabak, dayan and rabbi here in Sighet". A number of scholarly glosses and various handwritten inscriptions [some in his handwriting, possibly some written by his father, author of “Erech Shai”]. On the last page are inscriptions by Rabbi "Shlomo Leib".
Rabbi Meir David Tabak (1850-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 13046), son of the renowned Torah genius Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Leib Tabak Rosh Av Beit Din of Sighet, author of “Erech Shai” and “Teshurat Shai” (1832-1908). Disciple of the Rahak of Sieniawa. Served as dayan and Rabbi of Kretchinef and succeeded his father as Av Beit Din of Sighet. According to his tombstone, he wrote a book called “Birkat Shadayim” but apparently, it was never printed.
[1], 188 leaves. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition, worn from use. Worn binding.
Rabbi Meir David Tabak (1850-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 13046), son of the renowned Torah genius Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Leib Tabak Rosh Av Beit Din of Sighet, author of “Erech Shai” and “Teshurat Shai” (1832-1908). Disciple of the Rahak of Sieniawa. Served as dayan and Rabbi of Kretchinef and succeeded his father as Av Beit Din of Sighet. According to his tombstone, he wrote a book called “Birkat Shadayim” but apparently, it was never printed.
[1], 188 leaves. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition, worn from use. Worn binding.
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Avnei Tzedek Responsa, Volumes 1-2, by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Sighet author of “Yitav Lev”. Lemberg, 1885. First edition.
Owners’ signature on title page: "I have merited this book by a great man, the renowned Holy Torah genius… Maran Yitav". His disciple Menachem Mendel Shapira” with his stamp "Here in Dragomireşti". Two scholarly glosses in his handwriting signed "Menachem, the author's disciple".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Shapira (1863-1940), grandson and disciple of the Mahariatz Weinberger Av Beit Din of Margareten. Also studied under the author, the Rebbe, author of “Yitav Lev”. In 1911, he was appointed rabbi of the provinces of the settlements in the vicinity of his city Dragomireşti. Author of “Moznei Tzedek” (Mukachevo 1912) and “Hin Tzedek” (Mukachevo 1913).
[4], 80 leaves; [3], 81-154 leaves. 37 cm. Dry brittle paper. Fair condition, tears. Old binding.
Owners’ signature on title page: "I have merited this book by a great man, the renowned Holy Torah genius… Maran Yitav". His disciple Menachem Mendel Shapira” with his stamp "Here in Dragomireşti". Two scholarly glosses in his handwriting signed "Menachem, the author's disciple".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Shapira (1863-1940), grandson and disciple of the Mahariatz Weinberger Av Beit Din of Margareten. Also studied under the author, the Rebbe, author of “Yitav Lev”. In 1911, he was appointed rabbi of the provinces of the settlements in the vicinity of his city Dragomireşti. Author of “Moznei Tzedek” (Mukachevo 1912) and “Hin Tzedek” (Mukachevo 1913).
[4], 80 leaves; [3], 81-154 leaves. 37 cm. Dry brittle paper. Fair condition, tears. Old binding.
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Collection of books of responsa and Halachah. Majority of books contain stamps or signatures of Rebbe of Spinka Rabbi “Nachman Kahane of Adyuli-Carlsberg”.
See list in Hebrew description.
The Rebbe Rabbi Nachman Kahane (1905-1977), eldest son of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Kahane of Spinka, served as rabbi in Carlsberg. After the Holocaust immigrated to Eretz Israel and resided in Masmia and Bnei Brak. Giant in Torah and Chassidism and closely associated with Torah giants of the generation including the Chazon Ish. Author of Kehilot Ya’akov (the Steipler) writes in reference to him that he is “among leading Halachic authorities and righteous giants of the generation... inasmuch as I was told that the Chazon Ish held his Torah and righteousness in high esteem”.
8 books, various sizes and conditions. Some contain additional signatures and stamps.
See list in Hebrew description.
The Rebbe Rabbi Nachman Kahane (1905-1977), eldest son of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Kahane of Spinka, served as rabbi in Carlsberg. After the Holocaust immigrated to Eretz Israel and resided in Masmia and Bnei Brak. Giant in Torah and Chassidism and closely associated with Torah giants of the generation including the Chazon Ish. Author of Kehilot Ya’akov (the Steipler) writes in reference to him that he is “among leading Halachic authorities and righteous giants of the generation... inasmuch as I was told that the Chazon Ish held his Torah and righteousness in high esteem”.
8 books, various sizes and conditions. Some contain additional signatures and stamps.
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* Rif Responsa, Livorna, 1781. First edition. At the end is a copy in ancient handwriting of the Rif responsa from the responsa of Pe'er HaDor of the Rambam. Stamps of Rabbi Meir Shapira from the time he served as Rabbi of Golina and Rabbi of Pietrokov.
[4], 53 leaves; [4 handwritten leaves]. 18 cm. Fair-poor condition, damage with lack of title page and several leaves. Stains and moth damage.
* Elef Zi'era, on the Torah, Beregsaz, 1929. Stamps of Rabbi "Meir Shapira Rabbi of Pietrokov.
42 leaves, 27.5 cm. Good condition, detached binding.
[4], 53 leaves; [4 handwritten leaves]. 18 cm. Fair-poor condition, damage with lack of title page and several leaves. Stains and moth damage.
* Elef Zi'era, on the Torah, Beregsaz, 1929. Stamps of Rabbi "Meir Shapira Rabbi of Pietrokov.
42 leaves, 27.5 cm. Good condition, detached binding.
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Collection of books from library of the Ga’on Rabbi “Asher Anshel Weiss. Av Beit Din of Siladi-Nadipalo and the Galilee”. All books contain stamps and some contain signatures, notations and glosses in his handwriting.
* Sefer HaAruch Meshech, Vienna, 1809. * Rosh Yosef, Chullin, [Koenigsberg, 1855]. * Akeidat Yitzchak, sections Bereshit, Vayikra, Devarim. Pressburg, 1849. * Tzror HaMor, on the Torah, Warsaw, 1879. * Kad HaKemach, Warsaw, 1878.
The Ga’on Rabbi Anshel Weiss (1882-perished in the Holocaust), disciple of the Arugat HaBosem and the Shevet Sofer and disciple and brother-in-law of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Weinberger Av Beit Din of Margraten. From 1913 served in rabbinate of Najpalou (district of Salaj, Transylvania). His books, Shemen LaMincha were printed by his descendants between 1969-1990.
7 books, various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer HaAruch Meshech, Vienna, 1809. * Rosh Yosef, Chullin, [Koenigsberg, 1855]. * Akeidat Yitzchak, sections Bereshit, Vayikra, Devarim. Pressburg, 1849. * Tzror HaMor, on the Torah, Warsaw, 1879. * Kad HaKemach, Warsaw, 1878.
The Ga’on Rabbi Anshel Weiss (1882-perished in the Holocaust), disciple of the Arugat HaBosem and the Shevet Sofer and disciple and brother-in-law of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Weinberger Av Beit Din of Margraten. From 1913 served in rabbinate of Najpalou (district of Salaj, Transylvania). His books, Shemen LaMincha were printed by his descendants between 1969-1990.
7 books, various sizes and conditions.
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* Sefer Otzrot Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital, disciple of the Ari; includes: Sefer Chamar Chadat Ve’Atik – summary of Sefer Shefa Tal, by Rabbi Avraham Ankava. Livorno, [1844]. Inscription of publisher and author Rabbi Avraham Ankava “To Rabbi Yosef… may he be granted protection in his home in merit of the holy Rabbi Ephraim Ankava and the Holy Ari…”.
* Sefer Shemo Moshe, Halachic responsa on the Arba’ah Turim, by Rabbi Moshe Pardo. Izmir [1874]. Inscription in handwriting, signature and stamp of author [“From the young Moshe Pardo”].
* Sefer Sever Panim, including: Sefer Pnei Zaken, Sefer Pnei Moshe and Sefer Pnei HaMelech, Chiddushim on the Shas and Rambam, by Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazouz. Livorno, [1881]. Fine inscription in handwriting and signature of author.
* Sefer Tzror Chaim, Chiddushim on Shas and Halacha, on commentary of Rashi on the Torah and Drushim, by Rabbi Chaim Katzvi. Livorno, [1869]. Inscription on title page by “sons-in-law of author” to “the honorable… Rabbi Daniel Toledano”. Additional signature: “…Rabbi Daniel Toledano…”. Lengthy handwritten addition on leaf 105.
Various sizes, generally in good condition.
* Sefer Shemo Moshe, Halachic responsa on the Arba’ah Turim, by Rabbi Moshe Pardo. Izmir [1874]. Inscription in handwriting, signature and stamp of author [“From the young Moshe Pardo”].
* Sefer Sever Panim, including: Sefer Pnei Zaken, Sefer Pnei Moshe and Sefer Pnei HaMelech, Chiddushim on the Shas and Rambam, by Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazouz. Livorno, [1881]. Fine inscription in handwriting and signature of author.
* Sefer Tzror Chaim, Chiddushim on Shas and Halacha, on commentary of Rashi on the Torah and Drushim, by Rabbi Chaim Katzvi. Livorno, [1869]. Inscription on title page by “sons-in-law of author” to “the honorable… Rabbi Daniel Toledano”. Additional signature: “…Rabbi Daniel Toledano…”. Lengthy handwritten addition on leaf 105.
Various sizes, generally in good condition.
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Sefer Zera Yisrael, collection of letters (in German) and sermons (in Hebrew), by Rabbi Yisrael Deitsch, Av Beit Din of congregation of Beiten. Beginning of book contains preface and biography, including eulogies on him by his brother Rabbi David Deitsch, Av Beit Din of Zahari (Silesia). Gleiwitz 1855. Includes portrait of author.
At end of book, poem about wine for Purim, beginning with: “Samchuni Ba’Ashishot, BeKosot Rapduni” and riddle, beginning with: “Rosh Chodashim…”.
Signed inscription (in German) from 1856 by publisher, brother of author, the Ga’on Rabbi David Deitsch Av Beit Din of Myslowice and Zahari, (1810-1873), disciple of the Maharam Benet and the “Chatam Sofer”, author of Asof Asifa, in opposition to assembly of Reformists in Braunschweig, and other books. (For additional information about him see book Chatam Sofer and Disciples, p. 105).
The author, the Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Deitsch (1800-1853), Av Beit Din of Beiten (Silesia), son of Rabbi Mordechai Av Beit Din of Zülz; opponent of the Reform movement, corresponded with author of the “Ktav Sofer”, who refers to him in one of his responses as “Warrior in the battle of G-d”.
[1], [3], 132; [1], 45 pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, simple binding.
This copy contains photograph of author at beginning of book, included only in certain copies.
At end of book, poem about wine for Purim, beginning with: “Samchuni Ba’Ashishot, BeKosot Rapduni” and riddle, beginning with: “Rosh Chodashim…”.
Signed inscription (in German) from 1856 by publisher, brother of author, the Ga’on Rabbi David Deitsch Av Beit Din of Myslowice and Zahari, (1810-1873), disciple of the Maharam Benet and the “Chatam Sofer”, author of Asof Asifa, in opposition to assembly of Reformists in Braunschweig, and other books. (For additional information about him see book Chatam Sofer and Disciples, p. 105).
The author, the Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Deitsch (1800-1853), Av Beit Din of Beiten (Silesia), son of Rabbi Mordechai Av Beit Din of Zülz; opponent of the Reform movement, corresponded with author of the “Ktav Sofer”, who refers to him in one of his responses as “Warrior in the battle of G-d”.
[1], [3], 132; [1], 45 pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, simple binding.
This copy contains photograph of author at beginning of book, included only in certain copies.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Dibrot Moshe, on Tractate Shabbat Part 1. Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. New York, 1971. Nice dedication from 1974, approximately 8 lines handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), the leading posek in the US, leader of Chareidi Jewry and head of “Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah”. Author of: “Igrot Moshe” responsa, “Dibrot Moshe” novellae on the Talmud and “Darash Moshe” on the Torah.
559, [1] pages. 31.5 cm. Very good condition, original binding, slightly worn.
559, [1] pages. 31.5 cm. Very good condition, original binding, slightly worn.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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*Bnei Zion on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, Volume 1. Rabbi Ben Zion HaLevi Lechtman Rabbi of Beirut (Lebanon). Jerusalem, 1947. Author's handwritten dedication and signature, to Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Levin.
* Bnei Zion, Volume 4. Beirut, Lebanon, 1957. Dedication in Arabic by Professor Albert Alya, secretary of the jewish community of Lebanon [was abducted in Beirut by the Syrian in 1971 and executed for espionage].
Rabbi Ben Zion Lechtman (1892-1964), was born in Brailov near Zhitomir. Studied in Lithuanian yeshivot (Radin, Mir, Slabodka and Slutsk). An outstanding Torah scholar and teacher. Traveled from Jerusalem to Lebanon in 1932 to serve there as rabbi where he was recognized for his Torah greatness and appointed as Chief Rabbi and Head of the Beit Din of the capital city Beirut. In 1959, he returned to Jerusalem. The series of his books Bnei Zion, 7 volumes, is an impressive Torah work, including depth and tremendous breadth on many treatises regarding practical adherence to Torah laws.
Two volumes, 34 cm. Good to good-fair condition, glosses and corrections in author's handwriting.
* Bnei Zion, Volume 4. Beirut, Lebanon, 1957. Dedication in Arabic by Professor Albert Alya, secretary of the jewish community of Lebanon [was abducted in Beirut by the Syrian in 1971 and executed for espionage].
Rabbi Ben Zion Lechtman (1892-1964), was born in Brailov near Zhitomir. Studied in Lithuanian yeshivot (Radin, Mir, Slabodka and Slutsk). An outstanding Torah scholar and teacher. Traveled from Jerusalem to Lebanon in 1932 to serve there as rabbi where he was recognized for his Torah greatness and appointed as Chief Rabbi and Head of the Beit Din of the capital city Beirut. In 1959, he returned to Jerusalem. The series of his books Bnei Zion, 7 volumes, is an impressive Torah work, including depth and tremendous breadth on many treatises regarding practical adherence to Torah laws.
Two volumes, 34 cm. Good to good-fair condition, glosses and corrections in author's handwriting.
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Gift of book for Purim, anthologies on Purim and Megillat Esther, Jerusalem, 1946. On recto and verso of title page are dedications in the handwriting of the Tzaddik of Ra'anana, the holy Torah genius Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen Hoberman (1896-1977). Born in Poland, he studied under Rabbi Ya'akov Mordechai of Bilgoria, by the Shem M'Shmuel of Sochatchev, and by Rabbi Glickson (son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk). Renowned for his diligence and brilliance. Was connected to Gur and Lubavitch Chassidism. After the Holocaust, served six years in the German rabbinate. Ascended to Ra'anana, Israel. Known as a lofty tzaddik and wonder-worker. Rabbi Shach wrote about him in approbation of his book Ben L'Oshri, "Well-known to be full of knowledge in the revealed and hidden Torah".
Booklet [2], 96, [2] pages, 17 cm. fair condition, wear and stains.
Booklet [2], 96, [2] pages, 17 cm. fair condition, wear and stains.
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