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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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* Five letters of Torah thoughts, handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Tzvi Landau; sent to his brother, R. Yisrael Avraham Alter Landau (son-in-law of R. Yeshaya of Kerestir/Bodrogkeresztúr). Kleinwardein (Kisvarda), Hungary, 1905-1906. All the letters are written on the official stationary of his father-in-law, R. Naftali Schreiber, dayan in Kisvarda. One of the letters is also signed by his brother R. Binyamin Zev Landau and by one of the women of the family.
R. Moshe Tzvi Landau, dayan in Kisvarda from 1905, was the son of R. Shalom Landau, dayan in Mizhhirya and Negresti, and son-in-law of R. Naftali Schreiber, author of Mateh Naftali. He was a student of R. Moshe Greenwald, the "Arugat Habosem" and R. Chananya Yom Tov Teitelbaum, the "Kedushat Yom Tov" of Sighet (Sighetu Marmatiei). He served as Rosh Yeshiva in Kisvarda, where his students included the future Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenberg and R. Avraham Tzvi Weiss, later rabbi of Neve Achiezer (the rebbe is quoted as saying that he learned how to study Talmud properly from R. Moshe Tzvi). R. Moshe Tzvi authored the books "Shulchan Melachim", "Kevod Melachim", "Mevaser Shalom" and many others.
His book "Shulchan Melachim" (Table of Kings) contains criticisms of several Halachic decisions of the Rebbe of Munkacs, the "Minchat Elazar". This disturbed many chassidim of Munkacs, who published polemics against him. R. Nata Shlomo Shlisel, a well-known Talmudic genius, published a book entitled "Shulchan Neged Tzorerai" (A Table against My Oppressors) against R. Landau's position (Mukacheve, 1932), and a younger student, Yitzchak Sternhill, (editor of "HaKochav") published a pamphlet entitled "LeMakeh Melachim" (Who Strikes Down Kings) [Mukacheve, 1933].
R. Moshe Tzvi's brother, R. Binyamin Zev Landau, was rabbi of Legenyealsomihaly. The recipient of the letters was their brother, R. Yisrael Avraham Alter Landau, rabbi of Edeieny, author pf "Beit Yisrael".
5 letters; approximately 12 written pages. 22.5 cm. Poor-bad condition. Tears with missing text. Damage from dampness, mold and stains.
* Handwritten, signed postcard sent by R. Moshe Horowitz of Tarnow to R. Moshe Tzvi Landau. Tarnow, 1932.
R. Moshe Horowitz of Tarnow was a young scion of the Dzikov-Ropshitz Chassidic dynasty, son of Rebbe Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Horowitz (1886-1961) of Biecz-New York. In 1934 he married the daughter of R. Avraham Yaakov Horowitz, (1864-1942) rabbi of Probizhna, author of Tzur Yaakov. He served as Rosh Yeshiva of the Bobover Yeshiva in Tarnow. He died during the Holocaust, in 1945.
Postcard, 15X10.5 cm. Poor condition; damged.
R. Moshe Tzvi Landau, dayan in Kisvarda from 1905, was the son of R. Shalom Landau, dayan in Mizhhirya and Negresti, and son-in-law of R. Naftali Schreiber, author of Mateh Naftali. He was a student of R. Moshe Greenwald, the "Arugat Habosem" and R. Chananya Yom Tov Teitelbaum, the "Kedushat Yom Tov" of Sighet (Sighetu Marmatiei). He served as Rosh Yeshiva in Kisvarda, where his students included the future Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenberg and R. Avraham Tzvi Weiss, later rabbi of Neve Achiezer (the rebbe is quoted as saying that he learned how to study Talmud properly from R. Moshe Tzvi). R. Moshe Tzvi authored the books "Shulchan Melachim", "Kevod Melachim", "Mevaser Shalom" and many others.
His book "Shulchan Melachim" (Table of Kings) contains criticisms of several Halachic decisions of the Rebbe of Munkacs, the "Minchat Elazar". This disturbed many chassidim of Munkacs, who published polemics against him. R. Nata Shlomo Shlisel, a well-known Talmudic genius, published a book entitled "Shulchan Neged Tzorerai" (A Table against My Oppressors) against R. Landau's position (Mukacheve, 1932), and a younger student, Yitzchak Sternhill, (editor of "HaKochav") published a pamphlet entitled "LeMakeh Melachim" (Who Strikes Down Kings) [Mukacheve, 1933].
R. Moshe Tzvi's brother, R. Binyamin Zev Landau, was rabbi of Legenyealsomihaly. The recipient of the letters was their brother, R. Yisrael Avraham Alter Landau, rabbi of Edeieny, author pf "Beit Yisrael".
5 letters; approximately 12 written pages. 22.5 cm. Poor-bad condition. Tears with missing text. Damage from dampness, mold and stains.
* Handwritten, signed postcard sent by R. Moshe Horowitz of Tarnow to R. Moshe Tzvi Landau. Tarnow, 1932.
R. Moshe Horowitz of Tarnow was a young scion of the Dzikov-Ropshitz Chassidic dynasty, son of Rebbe Avraham Tzvi Hirsch Horowitz (1886-1961) of Biecz-New York. In 1934 he married the daughter of R. Avraham Yaakov Horowitz, (1864-1942) rabbi of Probizhna, author of Tzur Yaakov. He served as Rosh Yeshiva of the Bobover Yeshiva in Tarnow. He died during the Holocaust, in 1945.
Postcard, 15X10.5 cm. Poor condition; damged.
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![Long responsum from R. Eliezer Deutsch to R. Alexander Moshe Weiss in Neugerstadt. [Bonyhad, ca. 1900s-1910s].
Responsum reg](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/290.jpg "Responsum Regarding the Laws of Writing a Torah Scroll - Letter from R")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
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Long responsum from R. Eliezer Deutsch to R. Alexander Moshe Weiss in Neugerstadt. [Bonyhad, ca. 1900s-1910s].
Responsum regarding the laws of writing a Torah scroll and the laws of chametz (leavened bread) which has been left over Pesach. Most of the letter was written by a scribe. The end of the fourth page contains 9 short lines in the handwriting of R. Eliezer Deutsch himself, with his signature. He writes: "If there are any errors by the scribe [I hope] you will understand yourself", and apologizes for not responding to all the questions due to his ill health.
The renowned Torah scholar R. Eliezer Chaim Deutsch (1850-1915), was a leading Torah authority in his time and among the most prominent Hungarian rabbis. He was a disciple of the Mahari Asad and the Maharam Ash. He was the author of the Pri Sadeh responsa, the Tevuot Sadeh books, Chelkat HaSadeh, and others. In 1876, he was appointed rabbi of Hanušovce and in 1897 he moved to serve as rabbi of Bonyhád. His son was R. Moshe Deutsch, rabbi of Lemešany, and his son-in-law was R. Yosef HaCohen Shwartz, author of VaYilaket Yosef.
[2] written pages. 34 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains. Tears to folding lines. Adhesive tape.
This responsum is printed in Responsa Pri Hasadeh, Section III, par. 186.
Responsum regarding the laws of writing a Torah scroll and the laws of chametz (leavened bread) which has been left over Pesach. Most of the letter was written by a scribe. The end of the fourth page contains 9 short lines in the handwriting of R. Eliezer Deutsch himself, with his signature. He writes: "If there are any errors by the scribe [I hope] you will understand yourself", and apologizes for not responding to all the questions due to his ill health.
The renowned Torah scholar R. Eliezer Chaim Deutsch (1850-1915), was a leading Torah authority in his time and among the most prominent Hungarian rabbis. He was a disciple of the Mahari Asad and the Maharam Ash. He was the author of the Pri Sadeh responsa, the Tevuot Sadeh books, Chelkat HaSadeh, and others. In 1876, he was appointed rabbi of Hanušovce and in 1897 he moved to serve as rabbi of Bonyhád. His son was R. Moshe Deutsch, rabbi of Lemešany, and his son-in-law was R. Yosef HaCohen Shwartz, author of VaYilaket Yosef.
[2] written pages. 34 cm. Fair condition. Wear and stains. Tears to folding lines. Adhesive tape.
This responsum is printed in Responsa Pri Hasadeh, Section III, par. 186.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $750
Sold for: $1,875
Including buyer's premium
Autograph letter of recommendation, signed and stamped by R. Zalman Sender Kahana-Shapira, on behalf of the student Avigdor Zelmanowitz, who studied in his yeshiva. Malech, 1901.
R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahane Shapira (1851-1923), a great-grandson of R. Chaim of Volozhin, was regarded as one of the pre-eminent Lithuanian Torah scholars of his day, and was held in high esteem by contemporary rabbis and heads of yeshivot. He studied in the famed Volozhin Yeshiva, where he was a disciple of the Netziv and R. Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, the Beit HaLevi. In 1885, he was chosen as Rabbi of Malech where he established his yeshiva Anaf Etz Chaim [named after the Etz Chaim Yeshiva in Volozhin, which closed at that time], which became one of the prominent yeshivot in Lithuania. In 1903, he became rabbi of Krynki and moved his yeshiva there as well. In 1921, he moved to Eretz Israel and settled in Jerusalem, where he passed away a short while later. The two volumes of Chidushei HaGarzas were printed from his novellae (Machon Yerushalayim, 1993).
21 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding creases.
R. Shlomo Zalman Sender Kahane Shapira (1851-1923), a great-grandson of R. Chaim of Volozhin, was regarded as one of the pre-eminent Lithuanian Torah scholars of his day, and was held in high esteem by contemporary rabbis and heads of yeshivot. He studied in the famed Volozhin Yeshiva, where he was a disciple of the Netziv and R. Yosef Dov Soloveitchik, the Beit HaLevi. In 1885, he was chosen as Rabbi of Malech where he established his yeshiva Anaf Etz Chaim [named after the Etz Chaim Yeshiva in Volozhin, which closed at that time], which became one of the prominent yeshivot in Lithuania. In 1903, he became rabbi of Krynki and moved his yeshiva there as well. In 1921, he moved to Eretz Israel and settled in Jerusalem, where he passed away a short while later. The two volumes of Chidushei HaGarzas were printed from his novellae (Machon Yerushalayim, 1993).
21 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding creases.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
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Handwritten letter from the Kabbalist R. Mordechai of Ushmina (Ashmyany). Slonim, 1906.
Letter of smicha for "the beloved… R. Mordechai Zalman ben R. Menachem Mendel of Slonim".
Official stationary. Paper only includes the first half of the letter.
R. Mordechai Weisel Rosenblatt, known as R. Mordechai of Ashmyany (1837-1916), served as rabbi in Antipolya, Byten, Karelichy, Ashmyany and Slonim. He was known as a Kabbalist and a miracle worker, and also renowned for the charity he distributed. In addition to travelling to seek his blessing, many Jewish families in Lithuania hung his portrait on the walls of their homes. One of the famous stories regarding R. Mordechai is known from his "Iggeret Hachalom" - a letter that he wrote to R. Pinchas Michael Grossleit of Antipolya. The letter describes a dream in which Mahari Ibn Lev (Salonika, 16th century) appeared to R. Mordechai and commanded him to study Responsa Mahari as an atonement for an ancestor of R. Mordechai who infringed on the honor of the Mahari.
13 cm. Fair condition. Stains and large tears, with damage to text. Page is torn in half and repaired with paper and tape.
Letter of smicha for "the beloved… R. Mordechai Zalman ben R. Menachem Mendel of Slonim".
Official stationary. Paper only includes the first half of the letter.
R. Mordechai Weisel Rosenblatt, known as R. Mordechai of Ashmyany (1837-1916), served as rabbi in Antipolya, Byten, Karelichy, Ashmyany and Slonim. He was known as a Kabbalist and a miracle worker, and also renowned for the charity he distributed. In addition to travelling to seek his blessing, many Jewish families in Lithuania hung his portrait on the walls of their homes. One of the famous stories regarding R. Mordechai is known from his "Iggeret Hachalom" - a letter that he wrote to R. Pinchas Michael Grossleit of Antipolya. The letter describes a dream in which Mahari Ibn Lev (Salonika, 16th century) appeared to R. Mordechai and commanded him to study Responsa Mahari as an atonement for an ancestor of R. Mordechai who infringed on the honor of the Mahari.
13 cm. Fair condition. Stains and large tears, with damage to text. Page is torn in half and repaired with paper and tape.
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![Autograph letter signed by R. Moshe Sokolovsky, head of the "Torat Chesed Yeshiva - Brisk D'Lita [Brest]". Iyar 192](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/293.jpg "Autograph Letter by the Author of Imrei Moshe - Brisk D'Lita, 1923")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Autograph letter signed by R. Moshe Sokolovsky, head of the "Torat Chesed Yeshiva - Brisk D'Lita [Brest]". Iyar 1923.
Letter of thanks sent to R. Tuvia Gefen, Rabbi of Atlanta (US) for his assistance to the yeshiva, containing many good wishes. The letter is signed "Moshe Sokolovsky, head and dean of the yeshiva, author of the book Imrei Moshe".
R. Moshe Sokolovsky (1868-1931), close disciple of R. Chaim of Brisk, was one of the greatest Torah educators in Lithuania. Duing 1896-1936, he headed the Torat Chesed Yeshiva in Brisk [together with R. Simcha Riger]. He was renowned for his untiring diligence and devotion to Torah study. His book Imrei Moshe was reverently accepted by the Torah world and to this day is one of the basic books of scholarly deep Torah study. Among his renowned disciples: the family of the Brisk Rabbis, R. Chaim and R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik [who greatly esteemed his profound lucid reasoning], R. Ze'ev Eidelman, R. Moshe Soloveitchik of Switzerland and his close companion R. Aharon Leib Steinman of Bnei Brak.
Official stationery, 28.5 cm. Approximately 13 autograph lines. Very good condition.
Letter of thanks sent to R. Tuvia Gefen, Rabbi of Atlanta (US) for his assistance to the yeshiva, containing many good wishes. The letter is signed "Moshe Sokolovsky, head and dean of the yeshiva, author of the book Imrei Moshe".
R. Moshe Sokolovsky (1868-1931), close disciple of R. Chaim of Brisk, was one of the greatest Torah educators in Lithuania. Duing 1896-1936, he headed the Torat Chesed Yeshiva in Brisk [together with R. Simcha Riger]. He was renowned for his untiring diligence and devotion to Torah study. His book Imrei Moshe was reverently accepted by the Torah world and to this day is one of the basic books of scholarly deep Torah study. Among his renowned disciples: the family of the Brisk Rabbis, R. Chaim and R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik [who greatly esteemed his profound lucid reasoning], R. Ze'ev Eidelman, R. Moshe Soloveitchik of Switzerland and his close companion R. Aharon Leib Steinman of Bnei Brak.
Official stationery, 28.5 cm. Approximately 13 autograph lines. Very good condition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,750
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Two letters signed by R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilna, Chanukah 1933 and Shevat 1936.
Sent to R. Koppel Kahana, Rabbi of Puszcza Białowieska. The first letter discusses R. Kahana's contest for the position of rabbi. The second letter describes R. Chaim Ozer's efforts in assisting R. Kahana receive entrance permits to Eretz Israel. R. Chaim Ozer mentions sending letters to Mr. Goldman in London and R. Yitzchak Meir Levin in Warsaw on behalf of R. Kahana.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), Torah leader of his generation, began his studies at the Volozhin Yeshiva at the age of 11, and was a disciple of R. Chaim of Brisk. At the age of 24, he was appointed rabbi and Moreh Tzedek in Vilna. From a young age, he was active in public affairs and his opinion was the deciding factor in all public issues which arose throughout the Jewish world for almost 50 years. After WWI he expended tremendous efforts towards improving the state of the yeshivot, most of which were forced into exile during WWI and were in danger of closing down. Towards this end, he founded the Vaad Hayeshivot together with the Chafetz Chaim. He also was very active in providing new positions to rabbis from Russia and Belarus who had lost their positions due to the new Communist regime.
The recipient of the letter, R. Koppel Kahana (1895-1978), was the rabbi of Białowieska (Poland) and of Rozanai (Ruzhany). He was the son of R. Shlomo David Kahana, rabbi in Warsaw. During the Holocaust, he reached England and became a prominent rabbi in London. He authored Birkat Cohen, Nachalat Cohen, The Case for Jewish Civil Law in The State Of Israel, and other books.
Two letters, one on official stationary, the second on a postcard. Written by a scribe and signed by R. Chaim Ozer. Size and condition vary. Postcard in good condition, the first letter is in fair condition, worn and torn in the middle (torn in two).
Sent to R. Koppel Kahana, Rabbi of Puszcza Białowieska. The first letter discusses R. Kahana's contest for the position of rabbi. The second letter describes R. Chaim Ozer's efforts in assisting R. Kahana receive entrance permits to Eretz Israel. R. Chaim Ozer mentions sending letters to Mr. Goldman in London and R. Yitzchak Meir Levin in Warsaw on behalf of R. Kahana.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), Torah leader of his generation, began his studies at the Volozhin Yeshiva at the age of 11, and was a disciple of R. Chaim of Brisk. At the age of 24, he was appointed rabbi and Moreh Tzedek in Vilna. From a young age, he was active in public affairs and his opinion was the deciding factor in all public issues which arose throughout the Jewish world for almost 50 years. After WWI he expended tremendous efforts towards improving the state of the yeshivot, most of which were forced into exile during WWI and were in danger of closing down. Towards this end, he founded the Vaad Hayeshivot together with the Chafetz Chaim. He also was very active in providing new positions to rabbis from Russia and Belarus who had lost their positions due to the new Communist regime.
The recipient of the letter, R. Koppel Kahana (1895-1978), was the rabbi of Białowieska (Poland) and of Rozanai (Ruzhany). He was the son of R. Shlomo David Kahana, rabbi in Warsaw. During the Holocaust, he reached England and became a prominent rabbi in London. He authored Birkat Cohen, Nachalat Cohen, The Case for Jewish Civil Law in The State Of Israel, and other books.
Two letters, one on official stationary, the second on a postcard. Written by a scribe and signed by R. Chaim Ozer. Size and condition vary. Postcard in good condition, the first letter is in fair condition, worn and torn in the middle (torn in two).
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![Autograph letter by R. Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish. [Bnei Brak, ca. 1940s].
Five lines in his handwri](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/295.jpg "Autograph Letter by the Chazon Ish - Regarding the Printing of his Boo")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Autograph letter by R. Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish. [Bnei Brak, ca. 1940s].
Five lines in his handwriting (without his signature). The letter was sent to the printer of his books: "I want to ask you concerning the current price of printing, because the printing now depends upon a reduction in the price. We therefore ask you to inform us if you can print at the price of 1.75 and the rest of the details remain as they were until now".
R. Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (1879-1953), was a Torah scholar of great stature in halacha and Torah philosophy as well as a "hidden tsaddik". In 1911, he anonymously printed his first book of the Chazon Ish series and from that time, he was called after his book. He moved to Eretz Israel in 1933 and was immediately recognized as the foremost Torah scholar and was the main propagator of the rejuvenation of Torah and Chassidism in our times. He wrote and published his numerous Chazon Ish books, which were written with laborious study and diligence and cover almost all Talmudic treatises.
Leaf, 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and folding creases.
Five lines in his handwriting (without his signature). The letter was sent to the printer of his books: "I want to ask you concerning the current price of printing, because the printing now depends upon a reduction in the price. We therefore ask you to inform us if you can print at the price of 1.75 and the rest of the details remain as they were until now".
R. Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (1879-1953), was a Torah scholar of great stature in halacha and Torah philosophy as well as a "hidden tsaddik". In 1911, he anonymously printed his first book of the Chazon Ish series and from that time, he was called after his book. He moved to Eretz Israel in 1933 and was immediately recognized as the foremost Torah scholar and was the main propagator of the rejuvenation of Torah and Chassidism in our times. He wrote and published his numerous Chazon Ish books, which were written with laborious study and diligence and cover almost all Talmudic treatises.
Leaf, 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and folding creases.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $800
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Autograph letter signed by the well-known Kabbalist R. "Shimon Zvi Horwitz Rabbi of the Sha'ar HaShamayim Yeshiva" Jerusalem. Av [1942? /or 1945?].
The letter is about lofty kabbalist matters and probes the wondrous hearsay of the "prophecy" of the Bnei Brak child who spoke with the Chazon Ish and revealed hidden things about the future Redemption: "Please forgive me but I have heard many stories and among them have also heard that a child who lives in Bnei Brak spoke about our future Redemption. I have received many requests that I write you because people have said that you yourself have spoken with the boy and can verify this. Due to much urging, I have conceded to their request to write you because you surely will impart to me the truth of this matter and due to the lowly situation, everyone yearns to hear tidings…".
Rabbi Shimon Tzvi Horowitz - Rabbi Shimon Lider (1870-1946), a leading Jerusalem Kabbalist and one of the heads of the Sha'ar HaShamayim Kabbalist Yeshiva, author of Kabbalist books. He was famed for his great yearning for the Redemption and for the various practices he adopted to advance its coming (prayers and tikunim and his attempts to seek the Ten Tribes - see his book "Kol Mevaser and his other books). He was born in Lida, Lithuania and immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1887. He studied at the Etz Chaim Yeshiva, and from a young age began studying Kabbalah in the Beit El Yeshiva for Sephardic Kabbalists located in the Old City of Jerusalem by R. Sasson Bachar Preciado (author of the Shemen Sasson commentary on Kabbalistic books) and from other leading Jerusalem Kabbalists earning the title "R. Shimon Mekubal" or "R. Shimon Lider" after his native city. In 1906, together with R. Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach, he established the Sha'ar HaShamayim Yeshiva for disseminating Kabbalah, and taught there for forty years. On the second day of Rosh Hashanah 1946, he died in the Motza neighborhood while following his usual practice of praying in seclusion on Rosh Hashanah and his funeral procession from Motza to Jerusalem took place that same day after receiving a special heter.
Leaf, 20 cm. Good condition, creases and folding marks.
The letter was dated according to the date it bears: Friday, the 3rd of Av, which fell on a Friday during the time the Chazon Ish lived in Bnei Brak only three times: in 1935, 1942 and in 1945.
The letter is about lofty kabbalist matters and probes the wondrous hearsay of the "prophecy" of the Bnei Brak child who spoke with the Chazon Ish and revealed hidden things about the future Redemption: "Please forgive me but I have heard many stories and among them have also heard that a child who lives in Bnei Brak spoke about our future Redemption. I have received many requests that I write you because people have said that you yourself have spoken with the boy and can verify this. Due to much urging, I have conceded to their request to write you because you surely will impart to me the truth of this matter and due to the lowly situation, everyone yearns to hear tidings…".
Rabbi Shimon Tzvi Horowitz - Rabbi Shimon Lider (1870-1946), a leading Jerusalem Kabbalist and one of the heads of the Sha'ar HaShamayim Kabbalist Yeshiva, author of Kabbalist books. He was famed for his great yearning for the Redemption and for the various practices he adopted to advance its coming (prayers and tikunim and his attempts to seek the Ten Tribes - see his book "Kol Mevaser and his other books). He was born in Lida, Lithuania and immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1887. He studied at the Etz Chaim Yeshiva, and from a young age began studying Kabbalah in the Beit El Yeshiva for Sephardic Kabbalists located in the Old City of Jerusalem by R. Sasson Bachar Preciado (author of the Shemen Sasson commentary on Kabbalistic books) and from other leading Jerusalem Kabbalists earning the title "R. Shimon Mekubal" or "R. Shimon Lider" after his native city. In 1906, together with R. Chaim Yehuda Leib Auerbach, he established the Sha'ar HaShamayim Yeshiva for disseminating Kabbalah, and taught there for forty years. On the second day of Rosh Hashanah 1946, he died in the Motza neighborhood while following his usual practice of praying in seclusion on Rosh Hashanah and his funeral procession from Motza to Jerusalem took place that same day after receiving a special heter.
Leaf, 20 cm. Good condition, creases and folding marks.
The letter was dated according to the date it bears: Friday, the 3rd of Av, which fell on a Friday during the time the Chazon Ish lived in Bnei Brak only three times: in 1935, 1942 and in 1945.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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New Year's greeting letter (approx. 15 lines), handwritten and signed by the Brisker Rav, "Yitzchak Ze'ev Halevi Soloveitchik" Jerusalem, [ca. 1945].
Sent to his uncle (his mother's brother), R. Yisrael Isser Shapira of Volozhin-Tel-Aviv. "A blessing is sent to my uncle, the famous genius R. Isser Shapira and his wife, my honored aunt, and all that is theirs. May they all be blessed on this Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and be written in the Heavenly book of the righteous for a long life filled with happiness and all that is good, and may that good and happiness dwell in their home forever. May G-d inscribe us all for a good and long life, and may we merit to see the redeemer…".
Postcard, 13.8 cm. 15 lines handwritten by R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik in purple pencil. The address on the other side is written in ink by his son, R. Yosef Dov. Fair condition, Open tear at corner with several words damaged at the heading of the letter. Creases and stains.
Sent to his uncle (his mother's brother), R. Yisrael Isser Shapira of Volozhin-Tel-Aviv. "A blessing is sent to my uncle, the famous genius R. Isser Shapira and his wife, my honored aunt, and all that is theirs. May they all be blessed on this Rosh Hashanah (New Year) and be written in the Heavenly book of the righteous for a long life filled with happiness and all that is good, and may that good and happiness dwell in their home forever. May G-d inscribe us all for a good and long life, and may we merit to see the redeemer…".
Postcard, 13.8 cm. 15 lines handwritten by R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik in purple pencil. The address on the other side is written in ink by his son, R. Yosef Dov. Fair condition, Open tear at corner with several words damaged at the heading of the letter. Creases and stains.
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Lot 298 Interesting Letter from Rabbi Aryeh Levin Refusing the Title "Honorary Citizen" of Jerusalem
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $2,250
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A letter (about 20 lines), handwritten and signed by R. Aryeh Levin, "the Tzaddik of Jerusalem". Jerusalem, [Tevet (December), 1961].
The letter is written on the back of a letter from Mordechai Ish Shalom, mayor of Jerusalem, dated November 1961 and sent in response to a relative of R. Aryeh Levin, who wrote to the mayor regarding newspaper report that the city of Jerusalem refused to award the title "Honorary Citizen" to R. Levin and to Martin Buber.
The mayor's response negating such rumors and declaring his eagerness to bestow the award upon R. Aryeh was seemingly forwarded to R. Aryeh, who was horrified at the very idea of receiving such an honor. R. Aryeh wrote his response on the back of the mayor's letter, giving us a glimpse into the life of the man who was concerned for the honor of everyone except for himself.
"…And now, my dear sir, I have received your response to my relative Sara Eshbal… I was horrified to consider [receiving such an honor]… and I request that the matter be dropped without further ado… Honor to one who does not deserve it is too heavy a burden to bear. I did not do anything in building this land; I did not build houses, plant vineyards or dig wells. And if I shared in the pain of our suffering brothers, I have already received far more honor than I deserve. I will be eternally grateful to his honor if he would have pity on my [ailing] health and drop this matter entirely, and give the honor to one who truly deserves it. It is a great honor for me to spend even one night in Jerusalem, not to mention being a citizen of the holy city… Aryeh Levin".
Official stationary of the mayor of Jerusalem. 22 cm. Written on both sides. Good condition. Slight stains and wear.
For further information regarding R. Aryeh Levin's refusal of this honorary title, see "A Tzaddik in Our Times" by Simcha Raz, pp. 54-55.
The letter is written on the back of a letter from Mordechai Ish Shalom, mayor of Jerusalem, dated November 1961 and sent in response to a relative of R. Aryeh Levin, who wrote to the mayor regarding newspaper report that the city of Jerusalem refused to award the title "Honorary Citizen" to R. Levin and to Martin Buber.
The mayor's response negating such rumors and declaring his eagerness to bestow the award upon R. Aryeh was seemingly forwarded to R. Aryeh, who was horrified at the very idea of receiving such an honor. R. Aryeh wrote his response on the back of the mayor's letter, giving us a glimpse into the life of the man who was concerned for the honor of everyone except for himself.
"…And now, my dear sir, I have received your response to my relative Sara Eshbal… I was horrified to consider [receiving such an honor]… and I request that the matter be dropped without further ado… Honor to one who does not deserve it is too heavy a burden to bear. I did not do anything in building this land; I did not build houses, plant vineyards or dig wells. And if I shared in the pain of our suffering brothers, I have already received far more honor than I deserve. I will be eternally grateful to his honor if he would have pity on my [ailing] health and drop this matter entirely, and give the honor to one who truly deserves it. It is a great honor for me to spend even one night in Jerusalem, not to mention being a citizen of the holy city… Aryeh Levin".
Official stationary of the mayor of Jerusalem. 22 cm. Written on both sides. Good condition. Slight stains and wear.
For further information regarding R. Aryeh Levin's refusal of this honorary title, see "A Tzaddik in Our Times" by Simcha Raz, pp. 54-55.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Handwritten notebook, charts and lists of grades for the students of the "Etz Chaim" Talmud Torah (primary school) in Jerusalem, in the handwriting of R. Aryeh Levin, principal of the Talmud Torah and famed righteous man of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1931.
On the notebook cover is written in calligraphic handwriting, "List of the students of the Talmud Torah, summer 1931". The notebook itself lists the student's grades in the following subjects: reading comprehension, depth of understanding, behavior, attentiveness and diligence. The top of every page lists the names of the teachers and the material covered in each class. Each student's age is listed near his name. (The ages in the upper class range from 13-16, while the youngest class ranged from 8-11).
Among the students are listed many who became famous rabbis, scholars and public figures. For example: Shammai Sofer, Menachem Porush, Yeshaya Dvorkes, Nachum Yitzchak Frank, Bezalel Zolti, Dovber Schwartzman, Gedalia Segal, Elitzur Rakovsky, Gershon Arieli, Avraham Teperberg, Dovber Kroizer, Nisan Aharon Tukechinsky, Meir David Heilperin, Avraham Bardaky, and others.
10 written pages. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition; wear and small tears. Tears to the cover.
On the notebook cover is written in calligraphic handwriting, "List of the students of the Talmud Torah, summer 1931". The notebook itself lists the student's grades in the following subjects: reading comprehension, depth of understanding, behavior, attentiveness and diligence. The top of every page lists the names of the teachers and the material covered in each class. Each student's age is listed near his name. (The ages in the upper class range from 13-16, while the youngest class ranged from 8-11).
Among the students are listed many who became famous rabbis, scholars and public figures. For example: Shammai Sofer, Menachem Porush, Yeshaya Dvorkes, Nachum Yitzchak Frank, Bezalel Zolti, Dovber Schwartzman, Gedalia Segal, Elitzur Rakovsky, Gershon Arieli, Avraham Teperberg, Dovber Kroizer, Nisan Aharon Tukechinsky, Meir David Heilperin, Avraham Bardaky, and others.
10 written pages. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition; wear and small tears. Tears to the cover.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Letter signed by R. Moshe Feinstein. New York, 1979. Letter written to R. Moshe Porush with a recommendation for support to the educational institutions of the Karlin Chassidut. The institutions in question, "Beit Aharon VeYisrael" and "Beit Bracha" were under the leadership of the Karlin-Stolin Rebbe, R. Baruch Meir Yaakov Halevi. R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986) was renowned as the greatest Halachic decisor in the Unites States and abroad and leader of the Torah and Yeshiva world in the United States. He was the head of "Moetzet Gedolei Hatorah". Official stationary. 26.5 cm. Typewritten and signed by R. Feinstein. Good condition. Filing holes on the text.
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