Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,000
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Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneersohn, with the signatures of her two sons-in-law - Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch and R. Shemarya Gurary: "With the approach of the new year… we hereby bless him and his family with a good inscription and sealing for a good and sweet year, both in material and spiritual matters. Brooklyn, New York, Elul 1950.
Addressed to R. Asher Mindel (brother of the secretary R. Nissan Mindel). Typewritten on the Rebbetzin’s official stationery; hand signed by the Rebbetzin and her two sons-in-law. The letter was written in Elul 1950, within the year of mourning of her husband, Rebbe Rayatz, who passed away on 10th Shevat 1950. Her son-in-law the Lubavitcher Rebbe was not officially appointed rebbe until 10th Shevat 1951. During the year of mourning, the Rebbetzin wrote several letters to Chabad Chassidim, which she signed together with her two sons-in-law - the signature of her eldest son-in-law R. Shemarya Gurary appearing on the right, and the signature of her younger son-in-law R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, future Lubavitcher Rebbe, on the left.
Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneersohn (1881-1971), wife of Rebbe Rayatz. She was the daughter of R. Avraham Schneersohn of Kishinev, son of Rebbe Yisrael Noach of Niezhin, son of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Their wedding took place in Elul 1897. She was devotedly involved in her husband’s monumental work. When her husband was arrested by the communists in 1927, she deftly and courageously orchestrated his release, at peril of her life.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch - the Lubavitcher Rebbe (1902-1994), seventh rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty. He was the son of R. Levi Yitzchak Rabbi of Yekaterinoslav, sixth generation patrilineal descendant of the Tzemach Tzedek.
R. Shemaryahu Gurary (1898-1989), a close disciple of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch, who chose him as husband for his granddaughter Chana, daughter of Rebbe Rayatz. He later served as the latter’s close assistant.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases.
Addressed to R. Asher Mindel (brother of the secretary R. Nissan Mindel). Typewritten on the Rebbetzin’s official stationery; hand signed by the Rebbetzin and her two sons-in-law. The letter was written in Elul 1950, within the year of mourning of her husband, Rebbe Rayatz, who passed away on 10th Shevat 1950. Her son-in-law the Lubavitcher Rebbe was not officially appointed rebbe until 10th Shevat 1951. During the year of mourning, the Rebbetzin wrote several letters to Chabad Chassidim, which she signed together with her two sons-in-law - the signature of her eldest son-in-law R. Shemarya Gurary appearing on the right, and the signature of her younger son-in-law R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, future Lubavitcher Rebbe, on the left.
Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneersohn (1881-1971), wife of Rebbe Rayatz. She was the daughter of R. Avraham Schneersohn of Kishinev, son of Rebbe Yisrael Noach of Niezhin, son of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Their wedding took place in Elul 1897. She was devotedly involved in her husband’s monumental work. When her husband was arrested by the communists in 1927, she deftly and courageously orchestrated his release, at peril of her life.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch - the Lubavitcher Rebbe (1902-1994), seventh rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch dynasty. He was the son of R. Levi Yitzchak Rabbi of Yekaterinoslav, sixth generation patrilineal descendant of the Tzemach Tzedek.
R. Shemaryahu Gurary (1898-1989), a close disciple of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch, who chose him as husband for his granddaughter Chana, daughter of Rebbe Rayatz. He later served as the latter’s close assistant.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $8,750
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Two pages (40 lines), draft of a letter, Chassidic explanation of Aggadot of the sages, handwritten by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn - the Lubavitcher Rebbe. [Brooklyn, New York, 1950s].
This leaf contains an original explanation handwritten by the rebbe (in pencil), in which he elucidates the difference between the saying of the Tanna Nachum Ish Gam Zu: "This too is for the good" (Taanit 21a), and that of his disciple R. Akiva: "Whatever G-d does is for the good" (Berachot 60b).
The explanation was given over by the rebbe at length in a Hitvaadut on 20th Av 1951 (see: Torat Menachem, III, p. 268 onwards; Likutei Sichot, II, p. 394 onwards), and mentioned briefly in several of his letters (Igrot Kodesh, VI, p. 231; IX, p. 72, and others), however this is the draft prepared by the rebbe, containing an outline of the explanation. It opens with: "In response to their question", indicating that this was written as a draft of a letter.
This manuscript was published in the Tzaddik LaMelech anthology (Kfar Chabad, 1993), III, p. 129, with the images of these pages (pp. 130-131).
A scrap of paper handwritten by the rebbe is enclosed, with several unpublished notes concerning the letter (see Hebrew description).
[2] leaves. Larger leaf: 14X15.5 cm (written on both sides). Enclosed scrap of paper: 5X14 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks. Staple on corner of larger leaf, not affecting text. Small marginal tear to small leaf, not affecting text.
Drafts of lectures or letters of the Lubavitcher rebbe are extremely rare.
This leaf contains an original explanation handwritten by the rebbe (in pencil), in which he elucidates the difference between the saying of the Tanna Nachum Ish Gam Zu: "This too is for the good" (Taanit 21a), and that of his disciple R. Akiva: "Whatever G-d does is for the good" (Berachot 60b).
The explanation was given over by the rebbe at length in a Hitvaadut on 20th Av 1951 (see: Torat Menachem, III, p. 268 onwards; Likutei Sichot, II, p. 394 onwards), and mentioned briefly in several of his letters (Igrot Kodesh, VI, p. 231; IX, p. 72, and others), however this is the draft prepared by the rebbe, containing an outline of the explanation. It opens with: "In response to their question", indicating that this was written as a draft of a letter.
This manuscript was published in the Tzaddik LaMelech anthology (Kfar Chabad, 1993), III, p. 129, with the images of these pages (pp. 130-131).
A scrap of paper handwritten by the rebbe is enclosed, with several unpublished notes concerning the letter (see Hebrew description).
[2] leaves. Larger leaf: 14X15.5 cm (written on both sides). Enclosed scrap of paper: 5X14 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks. Staple on corner of larger leaf, not affecting text. Small marginal tear to small leaf, not affecting text.
Drafts of lectures or letters of the Lubavitcher rebbe are extremely rare.
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Lot 387 Letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - Encouragement to Publish Writings of the Rishonim - 1970
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,188
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Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Iyar 1970.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten correction and addition.
The letter is addressed to R. Avraham Sofer, editor of writings of the Rishonim, and expresses appreciation to him for sending the book Tosafot Chachmei Anglia on tractates Beitza, Kiddushin and Megillah (Jerusalem 1970), which he had edited and published. The rebbe writes: "I just received the book Tosafot Chachmei Anglia on tractate Beitza etc [the emphasized words are the rebbe’s handwritten additions]; thank you for thinking of sending it to me, since one cannot compare seeing the galley proofs to a complete, printed book. And may he see the realization of the saying of the sages - whoever has one hundred wants two… may his desire to publish the writings of the Rishonim increase, and may G-d bring his desire to fruition". Further in the letter, the rebbe writes several particulars pertaining to his activities in drawing students from the Bologna University in Italy closer to Judaism.
At the beginning of the letter, the rebbe corrected by hand the typewritten title of the recipient "HaRav Avraham" to "the rabbi, outstanding Torah scholar".
The letter was printed in Igrot Kodesh, XXVI, pp. 397-398; Menachem Meshiv Nefesh, II, p. 645. In both sources, the rebbe’s handwritten addition and correction were not printed.
The recipient of the letter, R. Avraham Sofer (1897-1982) was the son of R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of Erlau, author of Hitorerut Teshuva. He served between 1925-1939 as rabbi of Corfu, Gorizia (Italy), and Rijeka (Croatia). In 1939, he immigrated to Jerusalem. He dedicated his life, already during his stay in Italy, to editing and publishing dozens of works of Rishonim, with the addition of his important notes. His most renowned achievement was the series Beit HaBechirah LehaMe’iri. He kept in touch with the rebbe for decades, primarily concerning his work of editing compositions found in manuscripts, and corresponded with him extensively. R. Sofer would send the galley proofs of the books to the rebbe before publishing, for the rebbe to proofread and correct. After the printing, the rebbe would send him additional comments and corrections on the printed version. The rebbe encouraged and supported R. Sofer in his enterprise, as can be seen in this letter, and even assisted him financially in printing some of the books (see enclosed material).
[1] leaf. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten correction and addition.
The letter is addressed to R. Avraham Sofer, editor of writings of the Rishonim, and expresses appreciation to him for sending the book Tosafot Chachmei Anglia on tractates Beitza, Kiddushin and Megillah (Jerusalem 1970), which he had edited and published. The rebbe writes: "I just received the book Tosafot Chachmei Anglia on tractate Beitza etc [the emphasized words are the rebbe’s handwritten additions]; thank you for thinking of sending it to me, since one cannot compare seeing the galley proofs to a complete, printed book. And may he see the realization of the saying of the sages - whoever has one hundred wants two… may his desire to publish the writings of the Rishonim increase, and may G-d bring his desire to fruition". Further in the letter, the rebbe writes several particulars pertaining to his activities in drawing students from the Bologna University in Italy closer to Judaism.
At the beginning of the letter, the rebbe corrected by hand the typewritten title of the recipient "HaRav Avraham" to "the rabbi, outstanding Torah scholar".
The letter was printed in Igrot Kodesh, XXVI, pp. 397-398; Menachem Meshiv Nefesh, II, p. 645. In both sources, the rebbe’s handwritten addition and correction were not printed.
The recipient of the letter, R. Avraham Sofer (1897-1982) was the son of R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of Erlau, author of Hitorerut Teshuva. He served between 1925-1939 as rabbi of Corfu, Gorizia (Italy), and Rijeka (Croatia). In 1939, he immigrated to Jerusalem. He dedicated his life, already during his stay in Italy, to editing and publishing dozens of works of Rishonim, with the addition of his important notes. His most renowned achievement was the series Beit HaBechirah LehaMe’iri. He kept in touch with the rebbe for decades, primarily concerning his work of editing compositions found in manuscripts, and corresponded with him extensively. R. Sofer would send the galley proofs of the books to the rebbe before publishing, for the rebbe to proofread and correct. After the printing, the rebbe would send him additional comments and corrections on the printed version. The rebbe encouraged and supported R. Sofer in his enterprise, as can be seen in this letter, and even assisted him financially in printing some of the books (see enclosed material).
[1] leaf. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,200
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Three letters of good wishes from the Lubavitcher Rebbe
1. Letter of good wishes and encouragement from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Iyar 1958.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten corrections.
The letter is addressed to a Chabad Chassid - R. Chaim Baruch Duchman in Tel Aviv, several months after his escape from the Soviet Iron Curtain and immigration to Eretz Israel. In his letter, the rebbe requests that he apprise him "regarding all that has happened to our brethren… there [in Russia] in recent years, in as much detail as possible".
The rebbe concludes with blessings on the occasion of his immigration to Eretz Israel: "And may you and your wife settle down in the best way possible… and may you soon see the realization of… whoever fulfills the Torah in poverty, will ultimately fulfill it in prosperity. With blessings for good health and good news".
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks.
2. Letter of blessings and encouragement from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Av 1959.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten corrections. Addressed to R. Chaim Baruch Duchman in Bnei Brak.
In his letter, the rebbe blesses: "And may he always inform of good tidings, overt and manifest good, relating to himself, his family and our Jewish brethren".
At the end of the letter, the rebbe thanks the recipient for fulfilling his request in a certain matter.
The letter was printed in Igrot Kodesh, XVIII, pp. 509-510, with the omission of the final two lines.
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
3. Letter of good wishes in Yiddish from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Av 1967.
Typewritten in Yiddish on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten corrections. Addressed to Mrs. Alta Raiza Gnesha Duchman in Bnei Brak (widow of R. Chaim Baruch Duchman).
Blessings for a smooth pregnancy and birth, and for satisfaction.
The letter was presumably never published.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
1. Letter of good wishes and encouragement from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Iyar 1958.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten corrections.
The letter is addressed to a Chabad Chassid - R. Chaim Baruch Duchman in Tel Aviv, several months after his escape from the Soviet Iron Curtain and immigration to Eretz Israel. In his letter, the rebbe requests that he apprise him "regarding all that has happened to our brethren… there [in Russia] in recent years, in as much detail as possible".
The rebbe concludes with blessings on the occasion of his immigration to Eretz Israel: "And may you and your wife settle down in the best way possible… and may you soon see the realization of… whoever fulfills the Torah in poverty, will ultimately fulfill it in prosperity. With blessings for good health and good news".
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks.
2. Letter of blessings and encouragement from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Av 1959.
Typewritten on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten corrections. Addressed to R. Chaim Baruch Duchman in Bnei Brak.
In his letter, the rebbe blesses: "And may he always inform of good tidings, overt and manifest good, relating to himself, his family and our Jewish brethren".
At the end of the letter, the rebbe thanks the recipient for fulfilling his request in a certain matter.
The letter was printed in Igrot Kodesh, XVIII, pp. 509-510, with the omission of the final two lines.
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
3. Letter of good wishes in Yiddish from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad. Brooklyn, New York, Av 1967.
Typewritten in Yiddish on the official stationery of the rebbe, with his signature and handwritten corrections. Addressed to Mrs. Alta Raiza Gnesha Duchman in Bnei Brak (widow of R. Chaim Baruch Duchman).
Blessings for a smooth pregnancy and birth, and for satisfaction.
The letter was presumably never published.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
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Collection of letters and handwritten leaves, from prominent Chabad Chassidim, during the tenure of Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch, 1924-1947.
1. Interesting letter from R. Alter Simchovitz, addressed to his father-in-law R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin in Jerusalem. Otwock, Poland, Sivan 1924. In the letter, R. Alter describes his financial troubles and health concerns, as well as the difficult economical state of Polish Jewry at that time. He also mentions the persecution and harassment his teacher Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch was being subjected to by the Yevsektsiya: "The Rebbe knows no peace… this unique person in his generation, who is wholly devoted to defending G-d’s will… one cannot fathom even a fraction of his absolute dedication…".
R. Chaim Alter Nisan Shimon Simchovitz (1890-1939), prominent disciple of the rebbes Rashab and Rayatz of Lubavitch. A spiritual mentor in the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Warsaw, and later in the Torah Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem. He worshipped G-d with extraordinary devotedness, and edified many disciples.
2. Arbitration agreement regarding financial claims made by R. Chaim Naeh against the Torat Emet yeshiva, signed by R. Baruch Mordechai Ettinger, R. Yitzchak Avigdor Enda shochet and bodek, and R. Yitzchak Avigdor Orenstein. Jerusalem, Shevat 1936.
3. Two letters addressed to R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin in Jerusalem, regarding the running of the Torat Emet yeshiva (presumably from a member of the management of the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Lubavitch). Lubavitch, Shevat 1912 - Elul 1926.
4. Three leaves (5 written pages), transcript of writings found in the Kherson genizah.
5. Letter (or draft letter) written by a Chassid to Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch. The letter is unsigned. Brooklyn, New York, 1947.
[10] leaves (14 written pages). Overall good condition. Size varies.
1. Interesting letter from R. Alter Simchovitz, addressed to his father-in-law R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin in Jerusalem. Otwock, Poland, Sivan 1924. In the letter, R. Alter describes his financial troubles and health concerns, as well as the difficult economical state of Polish Jewry at that time. He also mentions the persecution and harassment his teacher Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch was being subjected to by the Yevsektsiya: "The Rebbe knows no peace… this unique person in his generation, who is wholly devoted to defending G-d’s will… one cannot fathom even a fraction of his absolute dedication…".
R. Chaim Alter Nisan Shimon Simchovitz (1890-1939), prominent disciple of the rebbes Rashab and Rayatz of Lubavitch. A spiritual mentor in the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Warsaw, and later in the Torah Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem. He worshipped G-d with extraordinary devotedness, and edified many disciples.
2. Arbitration agreement regarding financial claims made by R. Chaim Naeh against the Torat Emet yeshiva, signed by R. Baruch Mordechai Ettinger, R. Yitzchak Avigdor Enda shochet and bodek, and R. Yitzchak Avigdor Orenstein. Jerusalem, Shevat 1936.
3. Two letters addressed to R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin in Jerusalem, regarding the running of the Torat Emet yeshiva (presumably from a member of the management of the Tomchei Temimim yeshiva in Lubavitch). Lubavitch, Shevat 1912 - Elul 1926.
4. Three leaves (5 written pages), transcript of writings found in the Kherson genizah.
5. Letter (or draft letter) written by a Chassid to Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch. The letter is unsigned. Brooklyn, New York, 1947.
[10] leaves (14 written pages). Overall good condition. Size varies.
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