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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Printed postcard, completed by hand and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein. New York, 1949.
Feedback postcard of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, who requested that the various rabbis answer the following two questions: what is the state of the mikveh in their community, and is there a need to build a mikveh in their city. This postcard was filled-in and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein, who wrote: "In my area there is a kosher, beautiful mikveh", noting the address of the mikveh.
R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), foremost halachic authority in the United States, leader of Orthodox Jewry and chairman of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He served as dean of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva in New York. He authored: Responsa Igrot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe – Talmudic novellae and Dorash Moshe – novellae on the Torah.
Upon arriving in the United States from Russia in 1937, R. Moshe gained renown as a leading Torah scholar and halachic authority, and the elder rabbis there accepted his authority and halachic rulings. He was later appointed president of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis – the UOR.
Postcard. Approx. 14X8.5 cm. Very good condition.
Feedback postcard of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, who requested that the various rabbis answer the following two questions: what is the state of the mikveh in their community, and is there a need to build a mikveh in their city. This postcard was filled-in and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein, who wrote: "In my area there is a kosher, beautiful mikveh", noting the address of the mikveh.
R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), foremost halachic authority in the United States, leader of Orthodox Jewry and chairman of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He served as dean of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva in New York. He authored: Responsa Igrot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe – Talmudic novellae and Dorash Moshe – novellae on the Torah.
Upon arriving in the United States from Russia in 1937, R. Moshe gained renown as a leading Torah scholar and halachic authority, and the elder rabbis there accepted his authority and halachic rulings. He was later appointed president of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis – the UOR.
Postcard. Approx. 14X8.5 cm. Very good condition.
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![Printed postcard, completed and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein. New York, [1960]. Reply card issued by the Union of Orthodox Ra](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/316.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Moshe Feinstein – Participation in the Joint Complet")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
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Printed postcard, completed and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein. New York, [1960].
Reply card issued by the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, asking various rabbis to notify of their participation in the joint completion of the Talmud by the UOR rabbis. The answer was filled-in and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein, who wrote that he intends to study "Bli neder – tractates Niddah and Berachot of the Babylonian Talmud".
R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), foremost halachic authority in the United States, leader of Orthodox Jewry and chairman of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He served as dean of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva in New York. He authored: Responsa Igrot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe – Talmudic novellae and Dorash Moshe – novellae on the Torah.
Upon arriving in the United States from Russia in 1937, R. Moshe gained renown as a leading Torah scholar and halachic authority, and the elder rabbis there accepted his authority and opinions in halachic rulings. He was later appointed president of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis – the UOR.
Postcard. Approx. 14X8.5 cm. Very good condition.
Reply card issued by the Union of Orthodox Rabbis, asking various rabbis to notify of their participation in the joint completion of the Talmud by the UOR rabbis. The answer was filled-in and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein, who wrote that he intends to study "Bli neder – tractates Niddah and Berachot of the Babylonian Talmud".
R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), foremost halachic authority in the United States, leader of Orthodox Jewry and chairman of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He served as dean of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva in New York. He authored: Responsa Igrot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe – Talmudic novellae and Dorash Moshe – novellae on the Torah.
Upon arriving in the United States from Russia in 1937, R. Moshe gained renown as a leading Torah scholar and halachic authority, and the elder rabbis there accepted his authority and opinions in halachic rulings. He was later appointed president of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis – the UOR.
Postcard. Approx. 14X8.5 cm. Very good condition.
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![Two lengthy letters (6 written pages) handwritten and signed by R. Yitzchak Hutner. [Brooklyn, NY], Sivan-Av 1959.
Profound](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/317.jpg "Two Interesting Letters by Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner – 1959")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $600
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Two lengthy letters (6 written pages) handwritten and signed by R. Yitzchak Hutner. [Brooklyn, NY], Sivan-Av 1959.
Profound words of guidance and thought on the "laws of character traits and duties of the heart". The letters are addressed to his disciple, R. Yaakov Lipschitz. From the first letter, it emerges that the recipient of the letter attends R. Hutner's discourses, since the latter writes: "…in the first section, you transcribed what you heard during the discourse…". Typically, R. Hutner concludes this first letter with uplifting words of encouragement: "…I wish to inform you that I very much enjoyed reading your letter, which testifies like a hundred witnesses to your inner thirst to light up your soul with the laws of character traits and duties of the heart, since only through them can a person worship G-d with vibrant faith and wholeheartedness. Be strong and continue acquiring an abundance of Torah treasures, which are more precious than gold and jewels…". The second letter also opens and concludes with words of inspiration: "…your words indicate a good grasp of our teachings of lofty concepts. Such comprehension is only possible for someone who has a thirst and yearning for the light of Torah… May you be successful and cling to the tree of life of the laws of character traits and duties of the heart.
R.Yitzchak Hutner (1906-1980), outstanding Torah scholar, studied in his youth in the Slabodka yeshiva in Lithuania and in Hebron. In 1932, he published the book Torat HaNazir, which amazed the Torah world with the original scholarly depth produced by such a young man. Two weeks after his marriage, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem, where he resided for one year. In 1934, he moved to the United States, where he served as dean of Metivta Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin in NY for many years and as one of the heads of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah in the United States. He was renowned for his thought-provoking halachic lectures and for his intellectual discourses on the laws of character traits and duties of the heart, delivered to a few select individuals, and later published in the Pachad Yitzchak series.
[3] leaves (6 pages in neat handwriting), official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Filing holes with reinforcement rings.
These letters were published (with minor copying errors) in Pachad Yitzchak – Igrot UKetavim, letters 24 and 25.
Profound words of guidance and thought on the "laws of character traits and duties of the heart". The letters are addressed to his disciple, R. Yaakov Lipschitz. From the first letter, it emerges that the recipient of the letter attends R. Hutner's discourses, since the latter writes: "…in the first section, you transcribed what you heard during the discourse…". Typically, R. Hutner concludes this first letter with uplifting words of encouragement: "…I wish to inform you that I very much enjoyed reading your letter, which testifies like a hundred witnesses to your inner thirst to light up your soul with the laws of character traits and duties of the heart, since only through them can a person worship G-d with vibrant faith and wholeheartedness. Be strong and continue acquiring an abundance of Torah treasures, which are more precious than gold and jewels…". The second letter also opens and concludes with words of inspiration: "…your words indicate a good grasp of our teachings of lofty concepts. Such comprehension is only possible for someone who has a thirst and yearning for the light of Torah… May you be successful and cling to the tree of life of the laws of character traits and duties of the heart.
R.Yitzchak Hutner (1906-1980), outstanding Torah scholar, studied in his youth in the Slabodka yeshiva in Lithuania and in Hebron. In 1932, he published the book Torat HaNazir, which amazed the Torah world with the original scholarly depth produced by such a young man. Two weeks after his marriage, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem, where he resided for one year. In 1934, he moved to the United States, where he served as dean of Metivta Rabbeinu Chaim Berlin in NY for many years and as one of the heads of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah in the United States. He was renowned for his thought-provoking halachic lectures and for his intellectual discourses on the laws of character traits and duties of the heart, delivered to a few select individuals, and later published in the Pachad Yitzchak series.
[3] leaves (6 pages in neat handwriting), official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Filing holes with reinforcement rings.
These letters were published (with minor copying errors) in Pachad Yitzchak – Igrot UKetavim, letters 24 and 25.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Two letters from R. Yosef Dov HaLevi Soloveitchik. Boston, Tishrei 1965 and Cheshvan 1967.
The first letter, addressed to R. Pinchas Peli, editor of the Panim el Panim weekly, contains blessings for a good year: "Please accept my heartfelt seasonal blessings. A good sealing for a year of life and peace, happiness and greatness, accomplishment and creation, mental wellbeing and peace of mind. May his home be a well-watered garden filled with blessing".
The second letter is addressed to R. Menachem Porush, president of Agudath Israel in Jerusalem, in response to his good year letter: "I thank him for his words and blessings, may he too be blessed, and through him his entire household should be blessed, with heavenly kindness and all good things".
Enclosed: a copy of the letter of R. Menachem Porush to R. Soloveitchik, dated Elul 1967, in which he excitedly reports of the return of the Jewish people to the holy sites in Eretz Israel: "This blessing and prayer is sent this time, thank G-d, from Jerusalem, our complete Holy City, from near the remnant of our Holy Temple… the Western Wall, and from near the tombs of our forefathers in Hebron…".
R. Yosef Dov HaLevi Soloveitchik (1903-1993), son of R. Moshe son of R. Chaim of Brisk. He served as rabbi of several prominent cities and communities in the United States, and was the dean of Yeshiva University in the US. He was close in spirit to the yeshiva world, yet stood at the helm of Modern-Orthodox Jewry in the United States, and was very active in disseminating and presenting Judaism to American Jewry. Many thousands attended his lectures, and were greatly impacted by him. Many books in Halacha, Aggadah and Jewish philosophy were published based on his writings and lectures. His profound philosophy served as an inspiration to many.
Two aerograms. Approx. 30 cm. Good condition. Creases and folding marks. Filing holes. Enclosed: [1] leaf, typewritten copy of letter from R. Menachem Porush. 28 cm. Thin paper. Good condition.
The first letter, addressed to R. Pinchas Peli, editor of the Panim el Panim weekly, contains blessings for a good year: "Please accept my heartfelt seasonal blessings. A good sealing for a year of life and peace, happiness and greatness, accomplishment and creation, mental wellbeing and peace of mind. May his home be a well-watered garden filled with blessing".
The second letter is addressed to R. Menachem Porush, president of Agudath Israel in Jerusalem, in response to his good year letter: "I thank him for his words and blessings, may he too be blessed, and through him his entire household should be blessed, with heavenly kindness and all good things".
Enclosed: a copy of the letter of R. Menachem Porush to R. Soloveitchik, dated Elul 1967, in which he excitedly reports of the return of the Jewish people to the holy sites in Eretz Israel: "This blessing and prayer is sent this time, thank G-d, from Jerusalem, our complete Holy City, from near the remnant of our Holy Temple… the Western Wall, and from near the tombs of our forefathers in Hebron…".
R. Yosef Dov HaLevi Soloveitchik (1903-1993), son of R. Moshe son of R. Chaim of Brisk. He served as rabbi of several prominent cities and communities in the United States, and was the dean of Yeshiva University in the US. He was close in spirit to the yeshiva world, yet stood at the helm of Modern-Orthodox Jewry in the United States, and was very active in disseminating and presenting Judaism to American Jewry. Many thousands attended his lectures, and were greatly impacted by him. Many books in Halacha, Aggadah and Jewish philosophy were published based on his writings and lectures. His profound philosophy served as an inspiration to many.
Two aerograms. Approx. 30 cm. Good condition. Creases and folding marks. Filing holes. Enclosed: [1] leaf, typewritten copy of letter from R. Menachem Porush. 28 cm. Thin paper. Good condition.
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![Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Kanievsky. Bnei Brak, [ca. 1977]. Addressed to "the prominent Torah scholar", R. Ef](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/319_1.jpg "Interesting Letter from Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky – 1977")
![Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Kanievsky. Bnei Brak, [ca. 1977]. Addressed to "the prominent Torah scholar", R. Ef](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/319_2.jpg "Interesting Letter from Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky – 1977")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Kanievsky. Bnei Brak, [ca. 1977].
Addressed to "the prominent Torah scholar", R. Efraim Borodiansky, who had sent him comments on one of his books. R. Chaim thanks him for taking the time to study his book, and for his valuable comments, and writes that he is sending him as a gift the last two books he has published – Nachal Eitan and Siach HaSadeh part II. He asks R. Efraim to apprise him of which of his books he already possesses, so that he can send him the rest (the two books he mentions were printed in 1977, and the letter was dated accordingly).
The recipient of the letter, R. Efraim Borodiansky (1910-1990), was one of the leading and renowned Torah scholars of the past generation. He disseminated Torah in various yeshivot and kollelim, and was one of the editors-in-chief of the Encyclopedia Talmudit. In 1943, he was appointed lecturer of the Etz Chaim yeshiva in Jerusalem (it was there that the young Shmuel Auerbach, later dean of the Maalot HaTorah yeshiva, studied Torah from him, considering him his prime teacher). He later founded the Mir yeshiva in Jerusalem, together with his teacher R. Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, and served as the first lecturer in the yeshiva. In 1949, he served as lecturer in the Lomza yeshiva in Petach Tikva (during which time the student R. Chaim Kanievsky studied there, and that is possibly were they made acquaintance), and later taught Torah in other Torah institutions.
Postcard. Approx. 10 autograph lines. 14.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Creases and stains.
Addressed to "the prominent Torah scholar", R. Efraim Borodiansky, who had sent him comments on one of his books. R. Chaim thanks him for taking the time to study his book, and for his valuable comments, and writes that he is sending him as a gift the last two books he has published – Nachal Eitan and Siach HaSadeh part II. He asks R. Efraim to apprise him of which of his books he already possesses, so that he can send him the rest (the two books he mentions were printed in 1977, and the letter was dated accordingly).
The recipient of the letter, R. Efraim Borodiansky (1910-1990), was one of the leading and renowned Torah scholars of the past generation. He disseminated Torah in various yeshivot and kollelim, and was one of the editors-in-chief of the Encyclopedia Talmudit. In 1943, he was appointed lecturer of the Etz Chaim yeshiva in Jerusalem (it was there that the young Shmuel Auerbach, later dean of the Maalot HaTorah yeshiva, studied Torah from him, considering him his prime teacher). He later founded the Mir yeshiva in Jerusalem, together with his teacher R. Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, and served as the first lecturer in the yeshiva. In 1949, he served as lecturer in the Lomza yeshiva in Petach Tikva (during which time the student R. Chaim Kanievsky studied there, and that is possibly were they made acquaintance), and later taught Torah in other Torah institutions.
Postcard. Approx. 10 autograph lines. 14.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Creases and stains.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $2,500
Sold for: $12,500
Including buyer's premium
Long letter (four large pages) from Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim, Rabbi of Sighet. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), [1918].
A long halachic responsum sent to R. David Sperber (who served at the time as a posek in Polien Riskeve). Written by a scribe, with one line handwritten by the rebbe and signed: "His friend… with much love, awaiting to hear from him only good, Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum".
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, the Kedushat Yom Tov. In 1904, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Sighet and as rebbe of the Sighet Chassidic court. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He frequented the courts of the Tzaddikim of his generation, in particular his uncles Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova and R. Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and G-d-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned, and he was renowned from his great perspicacity. Shortly following his appointment as rabbi and rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș county) at the age of 24 (!), he became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry, who established the national policies of the Orthodox bureau of the country. He had a great impact over almost all Orthodox communities in Hugnary, whether in Chassidic or Ashkenazi circles. His opinion bore weight regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochatim, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). He was the prime teacher of his younger brother Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] double leaf (four written pages), official stationery of the rebbe. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to folds, not affecting text.
This responsum was printed in Responsa Atzei Chaim (Sighet, 1939), Yoreh De'ah, section 15.
A long halachic responsum sent to R. David Sperber (who served at the time as a posek in Polien Riskeve). Written by a scribe, with one line handwritten by the rebbe and signed: "His friend… with much love, awaiting to hear from him only good, Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum".
Rebbe Chaim Tzvi Teitelbaum, author of Atzei Chaim (1880-1926), son of Rebbe Chananya Yom Tov Lipa Teitelbaum, the Kedushat Yom Tov. In 1904, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Sighet and as rebbe of the Sighet Chassidic court. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. He frequented the courts of the Tzaddikim of his generation, in particular his uncles Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova and R. Baruch of Gorlitz, as well as Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, exceptionally holy and G-d-fearing. Reputedly, he never forgot anything he learned, and he was renowned from his great perspicacity. Shortly following his appointment as rabbi and rebbe of Sighet (capital of the Maramureș county) at the age of 24 (!), he became known as one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry, who established the national policies of the Orthodox bureau of the country. He had a great impact over almost all Orthodox communities in Hugnary, whether in Chassidic or Ashkenazi circles. His opinion bore weight regarding the appointment of rabbis, dayanim and shochatim, especially in communities with a dominant constituency of Sighet Chassidim (Sighet was the largest and principal Chassidic court in Maramureș). He was the prime teacher of his younger brother Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] double leaf (four written pages), official stationery of the rebbe. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears to folds, not affecting text.
This responsum was printed in Responsa Atzei Chaim (Sighet, 1939), Yoreh De'ah, section 15.
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![Letter signed by Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman. [Bohush (Buhuși, Romania), 1922?]. Written by a scribe and signed by th](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/321.jpg "Letter from Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Bohush")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $3,000
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Letter signed by Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman. [Bohush (Buhuși, Romania), 1922?].
Written by a scribe and signed by the rebbe. The letter, sent to his nephew (son-in-law of his brother-in-law) R. Avigdor Schorr, concerns familial matters.
Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman (1855-1923), the second rebbe of Bohush, a prominent Romanian rebbe. Son and successor of the first rebbe of Bohush, R. Yitzchak, son of R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. He was named after his great-grandfather R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (d. 1850) and after R. Yisrael's son R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura (d. 1851). After his father's death in 1896, he succeeded him as rebbe in Bohush. Many Chassidim flocked to his court to receive his blessings, wise counsel and guidance, especially in medical matters. He established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva in Bohush, assisted by his sons-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel Friedman and R. Yitzchak Twersky. His Torah teachings were only recently published under the title Pe'er Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1979-2009).
The recipient of the letter, R. Avigdor Schorr (d. 1929), was a descendant of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin and stepson of R. Avraham Matityahu of Shtefanesht (who, in his second marriage, married R. Avigdor's mother, the widow of R. Aharon Schorr of Berdichev). In 1890 he married the granddaughter of R. Yitzchak of Bohush, daughter of Rebbe Mordechai Zusia of Trisk and Iași.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear and folding marks. Mounted on paper for preservation.
The letter is dated 25th Tishrei 1932, however this seems to be a mistake of the scribe, since both Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman and his nephew passed away in the 1920s.
Written by a scribe and signed by the rebbe. The letter, sent to his nephew (son-in-law of his brother-in-law) R. Avigdor Schorr, concerns familial matters.
Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman (1855-1923), the second rebbe of Bohush, a prominent Romanian rebbe. Son and successor of the first rebbe of Bohush, R. Yitzchak, son of R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. He was named after his great-grandfather R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (d. 1850) and after R. Yisrael's son R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura (d. 1851). After his father's death in 1896, he succeeded him as rebbe in Bohush. Many Chassidim flocked to his court to receive his blessings, wise counsel and guidance, especially in medical matters. He established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva in Bohush, assisted by his sons-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel Friedman and R. Yitzchak Twersky. His Torah teachings were only recently published under the title Pe'er Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1979-2009).
The recipient of the letter, R. Avigdor Schorr (d. 1929), was a descendant of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin and stepson of R. Avraham Matityahu of Shtefanesht (who, in his second marriage, married R. Avigdor's mother, the widow of R. Aharon Schorr of Berdichev). In 1890 he married the granddaughter of R. Yitzchak of Bohush, daughter of Rebbe Mordechai Zusia of Trisk and Iași.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear and folding marks. Mounted on paper for preservation.
The letter is dated 25th Tishrei 1932, however this seems to be a mistake of the scribe, since both Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman and his nephew passed away in the 1920s.
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![Letter of blessings for the New Year, signed and stamped by Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov. [Kosov (Kosiv), 1936]. The lett](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/322.jpg "Letter from Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (the Second) – Blessings for th")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Letter of blessings for the New Year, signed and stamped by Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov. [Kosov (Kosiv), 1936].
The letter is addressed to R. David Sperber, Rabbi of Braşov, and includes a lengthy blessing for the New Year.
Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov (1900?-1942, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 539-540; Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, II, pp. 34-36), son of Rebbe Moshe of Kosov – author of Leket Ani and Ezor HaEmunah. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Avraham Menachem Steinberg Rabbi of Brody – author of Machazeh Avraham. Following his father's passing in 1925, he was appointed rebbe and rabbi of Kosov. He served as rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, the most prominent of them being R. David Sperber Rabbi of Brașov (recipient of this letter). In 1935, he visited Eretz Israel together with R. David Sperber. He authored three books on halachah and aggadah, yet he did not have the opportunity to publish them. He perished in the Holocaust.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear.
The letter is addressed to R. David Sperber, Rabbi of Braşov, and includes a lengthy blessing for the New Year.
Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov (1900?-1942, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 539-540; Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, II, pp. 34-36), son of Rebbe Moshe of Kosov – author of Leket Ani and Ezor HaEmunah. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Avraham Menachem Steinberg Rabbi of Brody – author of Machazeh Avraham. Following his father's passing in 1925, he was appointed rebbe and rabbi of Kosov. He served as rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, the most prominent of them being R. David Sperber Rabbi of Brașov (recipient of this letter). In 1935, he visited Eretz Israel together with R. David Sperber. He authored three books on halachah and aggadah, yet he did not have the opportunity to publish them. He perished in the Holocaust.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Long letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov. [Kosov (Kosiv), 1917].
The letter is addressed to R. David Sperber Rabbi of Braşov (who served at the time as a posek in Polien Riskeve), close Chassid of Rebbe Chaim's father, Rebbe Moshe Hager. Following the signature, Rebbe Chaim adds that R. David's letter was shown to his father, who then blessed him.
With notes handwritten by the recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber.
The letter is followed by another letter of Torah thoughts, signed "Shraga HaLevi" (we were not able to identify the writer).
Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov (1900?-1942, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 539-540; Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, II, pp. 34-36), son of Rebbe Moshe of Kosov – author of Leket Ani and Ezor HaEmunah. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Avraham Menachem Steinberg Rabbi of Brody – author of Machazeh Avraham. Following his father's passing in 1925, he was appointed rebbe and rabbi of Kosov. He served as rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, the most prominent of them being R. David Sperber Rabbi of Brașov (recipient of this letter). In 1935, he visited Eretz Israel together with R. David Sperber. He authored three books on halachah and aggadah, yet he did not have the opportunity to publish them. He perished in the Holocaust.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] double leaf (approx. one and a half pages handwritten by R. Moshe Hager and approx. two pages handwritten by R. Shraga HaLevi). 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
The letter is addressed to R. David Sperber Rabbi of Braşov (who served at the time as a posek in Polien Riskeve), close Chassid of Rebbe Chaim's father, Rebbe Moshe Hager. Following the signature, Rebbe Chaim adds that R. David's letter was shown to his father, who then blessed him.
With notes handwritten by the recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber.
The letter is followed by another letter of Torah thoughts, signed "Shraga HaLevi" (we were not able to identify the writer).
Rebbe Chaim Hager Rabbi of Kosov (1900?-1942, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 539-540; Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, II, pp. 34-36), son of Rebbe Moshe of Kosov – author of Leket Ani and Ezor HaEmunah. He was rabbinically ordained by R. Avraham Menachem Steinberg Rabbi of Brody – author of Machazeh Avraham. Following his father's passing in 1925, he was appointed rebbe and rabbi of Kosov. He served as rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, the most prominent of them being R. David Sperber Rabbi of Brașov (recipient of this letter). In 1935, he visited Eretz Israel together with R. David Sperber. He authored three books on halachah and aggadah, yet he did not have the opportunity to publish them. He perished in the Holocaust.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] double leaf (approx. one and a half pages handwritten by R. Moshe Hager and approx. two pages handwritten by R. Shraga HaLevi). 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,750
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa. [Borşa], 1934.
The letter is addressed to R. David Sperber Rabbi of Braşov, thanking him for money he sent as a wedding gift. It was written close to Shavuot, and the rebbe adds blessings: "May we merit receiving the Torah and keeping it with much goodness and pleasure".
Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa (d. 1941) was the son of Rebbe Baruch Hager of Vizhnitz. In 1893 he settled in Borşa, Maramureş, where he established his court numbering hundreds of Chassidim. He was famed as an outstanding Torah scholar well versed in kabbalistic teachings, a wonder-worker and a great philanthropist. His son, R. Yitzchak Meir, succeeded him as rebbe in Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), until he and his family perished in the Holocaust.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases. Minor marginal tears.
The letter is addressed to R. David Sperber Rabbi of Braşov, thanking him for money he sent as a wedding gift. It was written close to Shavuot, and the rebbe adds blessings: "May we merit receiving the Torah and keeping it with much goodness and pleasure".
Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa (d. 1941) was the son of Rebbe Baruch Hager of Vizhnitz. In 1893 he settled in Borşa, Maramureş, where he established his court numbering hundreds of Chassidim. He was famed as an outstanding Torah scholar well versed in kabbalistic teachings, a wonder-worker and a great philanthropist. His son, R. Yitzchak Meir, succeeded him as rebbe in Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), until he and his family perished in the Holocaust.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Sperber (1877-1962), leading Galician and Romanian rabbi. Born in Zablotov to a family of Kosov-Vizhnitz Chassidim, he was a close disciple of R. Meir Arik. He also studied under Rebbe Moshe Hager of Kosov, author of Ezor HaEmunah, and arranged the latter's writings for printing. He frequented the courts of the Chakal Yitzchak, rebbe of Spinka, and the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. From 1908, he served as dayan and posek in Polien Riskeve (Poienile de sub Munte), and from 1922, as rabbi of Braşov (Kronstadt). He was renowned for the marriage permits he issued for agunot in the aftermath of the Holocaust. In the winter of 1950, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he became known as "the rabbi of Braşov", and served as a leader of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and Chinuch HaAtzma'i. He authored Afarkasta D'Anya, Michtam LeDavid, Tehillah LeDavid, and other books.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases. Minor marginal tears.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,750
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Aharon Rubin Rabbi of Kortshin. Kortshin (Korczyna, Poland), Adar 1876.
Letter of friendship addressed to his friend R. Herzle Goldenstern of Lviv: "I hereby send him my letter, a remembrance of love…". Further in the letter, he informs him that he was notified by person from Lviv [who was on his way to Eretz Israel] "…that he is not well. I therefore request that he please inform me of his good health, and may G-d satisfy him with length of days and grant him strength, and may he rejoice with the joy of Purim… His friend, who seeks his wellbeing with much love, Shmuel Aharon Rubin".
R. Shmuel Aharon Rubin (1825-1877), a leading Polish-Galician rabbi and prominent disciple of the Divrei Chaim, rebbe of Sanz, whom he followed after the passing of his first teacher, R. Aryeh Leib of Vishnitsa, author of Aryeh Debei Ila'i. He served as rabbi of Zborov (on the Hungarian-Galician border) and from 1867, of Kortshin. In 1875, he spent several months in Lviv, preparing for print his teacher's responsa work – Divrei Chaim, published that year. The Divrei Chaim expressed his satisfaction of R. Shmuel Aharon's work in proofreading and editing his books. R. Shmuel Aharon left behind many compositions, of which only one was published in his lifetime – Beit Aharon on the laws of Gittin (Lviv, 1876); the others remain in manuscript. Some were eventually published by his descendants in Eretz Israel, in the 1960s-1990s.
The recipient of the letter, R. Herzle Goldenstern of Lviv, was a prominent Chassid of Sanz. According to various sources, he was the author of the anonymous polemic booklets published during the controversy between Sanz and Sadigura: Knesset HaGedola VeDivrei Chachamim (Lviv, 1869), Shever Poshim (Lviv, 1869), Tochachat Megulah (Lviv, 1874) and others.
Postcard. 12X8.5 cm. Good condition. Postmarks and embossed stamp of R. Shmuel Aharon Rubin.
Letter of friendship addressed to his friend R. Herzle Goldenstern of Lviv: "I hereby send him my letter, a remembrance of love…". Further in the letter, he informs him that he was notified by person from Lviv [who was on his way to Eretz Israel] "…that he is not well. I therefore request that he please inform me of his good health, and may G-d satisfy him with length of days and grant him strength, and may he rejoice with the joy of Purim… His friend, who seeks his wellbeing with much love, Shmuel Aharon Rubin".
R. Shmuel Aharon Rubin (1825-1877), a leading Polish-Galician rabbi and prominent disciple of the Divrei Chaim, rebbe of Sanz, whom he followed after the passing of his first teacher, R. Aryeh Leib of Vishnitsa, author of Aryeh Debei Ila'i. He served as rabbi of Zborov (on the Hungarian-Galician border) and from 1867, of Kortshin. In 1875, he spent several months in Lviv, preparing for print his teacher's responsa work – Divrei Chaim, published that year. The Divrei Chaim expressed his satisfaction of R. Shmuel Aharon's work in proofreading and editing his books. R. Shmuel Aharon left behind many compositions, of which only one was published in his lifetime – Beit Aharon on the laws of Gittin (Lviv, 1876); the others remain in manuscript. Some were eventually published by his descendants in Eretz Israel, in the 1960s-1990s.
The recipient of the letter, R. Herzle Goldenstern of Lviv, was a prominent Chassid of Sanz. According to various sources, he was the author of the anonymous polemic booklets published during the controversy between Sanz and Sadigura: Knesset HaGedola VeDivrei Chachamim (Lviv, 1869), Shever Poshim (Lviv, 1869), Tochachat Megulah (Lviv, 1874) and others.
Postcard. 12X8.5 cm. Good condition. Postmarks and embossed stamp of R. Shmuel Aharon Rubin.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,500
Including buyer's premium
Large printed leaf, Tzurba MeRabbanan (Young Torah Scholar) certificate for a student of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, signed by seven leading Torah scholars of Poland and Galicia, members of the yeshiva's spiritual committee, following the passing of R. Meir Shapiro. Lublin, 7th Adar 1934.
Printed certificate, with ornamental border in color. Signed by: the "Spiritual President", R. "Moshe son of R. Shalom Yosef", rebbe of Boyan-Krakow; "President" Rebbe Shlomo Eger of Lublin; R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld Rabbi of Tchebin; yeshiva dean, R. Aryeh Tzvi Frumer, rabbi of Kozhiglov; the secretary R. Moshe Chaim Lau Rabbi of Prešov; R. Ze'ev Wolf Nisenbaum of Drohobitch (Drohobych) and R. Shmuel Führer of Krosno.
Following the passing of R. Meir Shapiro, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, in Cheshvan 1933, a spiritual committee was established to lead the yeshiva in his stead. On 7th Adar 1934, the members of the spiritual committee paid a visit to the yeshiva to test the students, and those who excelled were presented with Tzurba MeRabbanan certificates. This committee, which was comprised of the leading Torah scholars of Poland and Galicia, directed the yeshiva until the decimation of Polish Jewry during WWII.
The spiritual committee was headed by R. Moshe'nyu Friedman – Rebbe of Boyan-Krakow, who led the yeshiva with the aim of fostering the passionate study of Torah and outstanding excellence.
R. Moshe Friedman – Rebbe Moshe'nyu of Krakow, author of Daat Moshe (1881-1943; perished in the Holocaust). Outstanding Torah scholar, a leader of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He was the son of R. Shalom Yosef of Husiatyn and son-in-law of his uncle R. Menachem Nachum of Boyan.
The yeshiva dean, R. Aryeh Tzvi Frumer, the Gaon of Kozhiglov (Koziegłowy; 1884-1943; perished in the Holocaust), a prominent Polish Torah scholar. He was well versed both in hidden and revealed parts of the Torah. A grandson of Rebbe Dov Berish of Oshpitzin and close disciple of the Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov (Sochaczew). He served as rabbi of Zavritcha (Zawiercie), Kozhiglov and Sosnovtsa (Sosnowiec). He headed the Sochatchov yeshiva, and later succeeded R. Meir Shapiro in 1933 as dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva. He was very active in disseminating and bolstering the study of the Daf HaYomi, established by R. Meir Shapiro. He authored Eretz Tzvi and Siach HaSadeh.
R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as "The Tchebiner Rav" was the son of R. Yaakov Rabbi of Rimalov (Hrymailiv), author of Kochav MiYaakov, foremost Galician Torah scholar. From 1923, he served as rabbi of Tchebin (Trzebinia), Galicia. Already in his youth, he was renowned as a foremost Torah scholar and halachic authority in his generation, with exceptional erudition in the entire Talmud and halachic literature. During his tenure in Tchebin, he established a prominent yeshiva, which attracted the finest, most astute students in Galicia. After the passing of R. Meir Shapiro, he joined the spiritual committee of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, together with the Gaon of Kozhiglov R. Aryeh Tzvi Frumer and Rebbe Moshe'nyu of Krakow. A Chassid, he was attached to the rebbes of the Belz and Ruzhin dynasties. During the Holocaust, he was exiled to Siberia then Bukhara, reaching Jerusalem in 1946, where he founded the Kochav MiYaakov – Tchebin yeshiva. The Tchebiner Rav was revered by all the leading rabbis of his times, rebbes and yeshiva deans, including R. Isser Zalman Meltzer, the Chazon Ish and R. Yitzchak Zev of Brisk. His teacher Rebbe Aharon of Belz would refer to him the gravest halachic questions. On his first Shavuot in Jerusalem, he went to pray in the Beit Midrash of the Imrei Emet, rebbe of Ger, who declared upon seeing him: "Today we shall honor the Torah itself with the reading of the Ten Commandments".
R. Shlomo Eger – Rebbe of Lublin (1871-1940, Eleh Ezkera, II, pp. 228-231), son of Rebbe Avraham Eger of Lublin. After the passing of his father in 1917, he began serving as rebbe in their Beit Midrash on Lubartowska St. in Lublin. His brother R. Ezriel Meir served as rebbe in Pilow (Puławy), near Lublin. An outstanding Torah scholar, he was also renowned for his great wealth and large library, which was one of the most prominent libraries belonging to Polish rabbis. Of great assistance in the founding of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, he was engaged behind the scenes in the spiritual and material management of the yeshiva. After the passing of R. Meir Shapiro, he established a spiritual committee to lead the yeshiva, headed by the Gaon of Kozhiglov, the Tchebiner Rav and Rebbe Moshe'nyu of Kraków, as well as an administrative committee for the financial management of the yeshiva.
R. Moshe Chaim Lau (1892-1943; perished in the Holocaust). Rabbi of Shotz (Suceava), Prešov and Piotrków Trybunalski. A leader of Agudath Yisrael and Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. One of his sons who survived the Holocaust was R. Yisrael Meir Lau – chief rabbi of Israel, presently chief rabbi of Tel Aviv.
[1] leaf. 52 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and ink fading. Open tears to margins and folds, affecting text (repaired with paper; mounted on paper for preservation).
Printed certificate, with ornamental border in color. Signed by: the "Spiritual President", R. "Moshe son of R. Shalom Yosef", rebbe of Boyan-Krakow; "President" Rebbe Shlomo Eger of Lublin; R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld Rabbi of Tchebin; yeshiva dean, R. Aryeh Tzvi Frumer, rabbi of Kozhiglov; the secretary R. Moshe Chaim Lau Rabbi of Prešov; R. Ze'ev Wolf Nisenbaum of Drohobitch (Drohobych) and R. Shmuel Führer of Krosno.
Following the passing of R. Meir Shapiro, dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, in Cheshvan 1933, a spiritual committee was established to lead the yeshiva in his stead. On 7th Adar 1934, the members of the spiritual committee paid a visit to the yeshiva to test the students, and those who excelled were presented with Tzurba MeRabbanan certificates. This committee, which was comprised of the leading Torah scholars of Poland and Galicia, directed the yeshiva until the decimation of Polish Jewry during WWII.
The spiritual committee was headed by R. Moshe'nyu Friedman – Rebbe of Boyan-Krakow, who led the yeshiva with the aim of fostering the passionate study of Torah and outstanding excellence.
R. Moshe Friedman – Rebbe Moshe'nyu of Krakow, author of Daat Moshe (1881-1943; perished in the Holocaust). Outstanding Torah scholar, a leader of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He was the son of R. Shalom Yosef of Husiatyn and son-in-law of his uncle R. Menachem Nachum of Boyan.
The yeshiva dean, R. Aryeh Tzvi Frumer, the Gaon of Kozhiglov (Koziegłowy; 1884-1943; perished in the Holocaust), a prominent Polish Torah scholar. He was well versed both in hidden and revealed parts of the Torah. A grandson of Rebbe Dov Berish of Oshpitzin and close disciple of the Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov (Sochaczew). He served as rabbi of Zavritcha (Zawiercie), Kozhiglov and Sosnovtsa (Sosnowiec). He headed the Sochatchov yeshiva, and later succeeded R. Meir Shapiro in 1933 as dean of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva. He was very active in disseminating and bolstering the study of the Daf HaYomi, established by R. Meir Shapiro. He authored Eretz Tzvi and Siach HaSadeh.
R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as "The Tchebiner Rav" was the son of R. Yaakov Rabbi of Rimalov (Hrymailiv), author of Kochav MiYaakov, foremost Galician Torah scholar. From 1923, he served as rabbi of Tchebin (Trzebinia), Galicia. Already in his youth, he was renowned as a foremost Torah scholar and halachic authority in his generation, with exceptional erudition in the entire Talmud and halachic literature. During his tenure in Tchebin, he established a prominent yeshiva, which attracted the finest, most astute students in Galicia. After the passing of R. Meir Shapiro, he joined the spiritual committee of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, together with the Gaon of Kozhiglov R. Aryeh Tzvi Frumer and Rebbe Moshe'nyu of Krakow. A Chassid, he was attached to the rebbes of the Belz and Ruzhin dynasties. During the Holocaust, he was exiled to Siberia then Bukhara, reaching Jerusalem in 1946, where he founded the Kochav MiYaakov – Tchebin yeshiva. The Tchebiner Rav was revered by all the leading rabbis of his times, rebbes and yeshiva deans, including R. Isser Zalman Meltzer, the Chazon Ish and R. Yitzchak Zev of Brisk. His teacher Rebbe Aharon of Belz would refer to him the gravest halachic questions. On his first Shavuot in Jerusalem, he went to pray in the Beit Midrash of the Imrei Emet, rebbe of Ger, who declared upon seeing him: "Today we shall honor the Torah itself with the reading of the Ten Commandments".
R. Shlomo Eger – Rebbe of Lublin (1871-1940, Eleh Ezkera, II, pp. 228-231), son of Rebbe Avraham Eger of Lublin. After the passing of his father in 1917, he began serving as rebbe in their Beit Midrash on Lubartowska St. in Lublin. His brother R. Ezriel Meir served as rebbe in Pilow (Puławy), near Lublin. An outstanding Torah scholar, he was also renowned for his great wealth and large library, which was one of the most prominent libraries belonging to Polish rabbis. Of great assistance in the founding of the Chachmei Lublin yeshiva, he was engaged behind the scenes in the spiritual and material management of the yeshiva. After the passing of R. Meir Shapiro, he established a spiritual committee to lead the yeshiva, headed by the Gaon of Kozhiglov, the Tchebiner Rav and Rebbe Moshe'nyu of Kraków, as well as an administrative committee for the financial management of the yeshiva.
R. Moshe Chaim Lau (1892-1943; perished in the Holocaust). Rabbi of Shotz (Suceava), Prešov and Piotrków Trybunalski. A leader of Agudath Yisrael and Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. One of his sons who survived the Holocaust was R. Yisrael Meir Lau – chief rabbi of Israel, presently chief rabbi of Tel Aviv.
[1] leaf. 52 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and ink fading. Open tears to margins and folds, affecting text (repaired with paper; mounted on paper for preservation).
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