Tallit Katan of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, Rabbi of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem [1926].
Heavy wool and cotton fabric (the borders of the collar and corners are cotton) handmade, with three buttons.
this tallit katan was given by Rabbi Sonnenfeld to Rabbi Yitzchak Mendel Rothenberg (1895-1991) as a segula for protection at the time he hid in Rabbi Sonnenfeld's home in 1926 in fear of the members of the Chief Rabbinate.
the following story is related about this episode:
In 1926, the Chief Rabbinate was in an agitated state due to the struggle of Charedi Jews for independent existence. Rabbi Yitzchak Mendel Rothenberg a leading Torah scholar close to the Jerusalem rabbis and known for his cleverness and outspoken resolve congregated groups of people and spoke against the Zionist ideal and against the Zionist control of public institutes. Due to his far-reaching influence, his adversaries reacted strongly and invented many plans to keep him quiet. He was spared from their schemes many times until one day he felt his life at risk and was forced to hide in fear of their retribution. Rabbi Y.C. Sonnenfeld hid him in his home. Some say that he hid in Rabbi Sonnenfeld's attic in a quiet secure corner and there continued his Torah studies and no one knew his whereabouts except for Rabbi Yosef Chaim who took care of his needs. At that time, Rabbi Yosef Chaim gave Rabbi Rothenberg his tallit katan as a segula and protection from any trouble" [For further information, see enclosed material].
Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld (1849-1932), spiritual leader of Charedi Jews in Eretz Israel, an outstanding Torah scholar, wise and holy person. Disciple of the author of the Ktav Sofer is Pressburg, and of Rabbi Avraham Shag, Rabbi of Kobersdorf. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1873 together with his teacher Rabbi Avraham Shag and was celebrated as one of its leading Torah scholars. Also renowned for his piety and holiness, he was shrewdly active in chesed activities and public undertakings. At the time the Maharil Diskin immigrated to Jerusalem in 1879, Rabbi Sonnenfeld became his close follower and disciple and member of his Beit Din. He also assisted his teacher the Maharil in his struggle against the Christian missionaries and in his fight against the Haskalah movement which threatened the Old Yishuv of Jerusalem. With the establishment of the Eda HaCharedit, he was chosen its first rabbi and titled “Mara D’Ara D’Yisrael” (Master of Eretz Yisrael).
Approximately 66X70 cm. Signs of use and stains.

Oil painting by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Leon Patilon.
Oil on canvas, (attached to a wooden frame), signed: Patilon.
the painting portrays a figure holding a stick, walking in a snow covered forest, carrying on its back woods for fire.
Kabbalist Yehuda Leon Patilon (died Cheshvan 1974) was known as a wonder-worker, knowledgeable about Olam HaNeshamot and gilgulim. He earned his livelihood as a painter and was called the "Holy Painter". Rabbi Yehuda Patilon belonged to a kabbalistic group who clandestinely studied together and were named after their professions: “the Shoemaker” – Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov, “the Milkman” – Rabbi Chaim Ezra Cohen, "the Floorlayer" – Rabbi Avraham Fish and "the Street Cleaner" – Rabbi Yosef Waltoch.
50X70 cm. Minor damages. Flaking and a small tear to upper left corner.

Tehillim. Tel Aviv, [without year of printing]. Published by Sinai.
Copy belonging to Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Ravikov – the "Holy Shoemaker" from Shabazi street in Tel Aviv. Before the title page is a dedication from his daughter [on the occasion of his 92nd birthday]: "Rosh Chodesh Sivan 1965. To my father – on your birthday…from your daughter Rachel".
Supplementing the original cardboard binding is another thick leather binding, made and glued by the "Holy Shoemaker" himself in his workshop.
the book was obviously used for many years. Many stained and damaged leaves.
158 leaves. 11 cm. Fair condition (several leaves in fair-poor condition). Stains and dampness marks. Tears and damages (with damage to text). Leaves repaired with cellotape. Worn and damaged binding.
Enclosed is an authorization by a family member of the above description and of the sale of the book.

Silver tray which belonged to Rebbetzin Mushka Schneerson.
An elegant tray, on four legs. Ornamented with geometric and floral patterns. Engraved in the center are the initials MS (Mushka Schneerson).
Height: 4.5 cm, length: 36 cm, width: 29 cm. Good condition.
Enclosed is a photo with a certificate, indicating that this tray was in use in the home of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson.