Auction 83 - Part II - Books by the Baal HaTanya and Chabad Rebbes
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Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, based on the Tanya, by R. Aharon Katz of Apta, Rabbi of Biłgoraj and Zhelechov (author of Keter Shem Tov). Zhovkva, 1800. First edition, with approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[68] leaves. Extra copies of leaves [35]-[38] (on Parashiot Ki Tissa – Vayikra). 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to title page and other leaves. Leaves trimmed close to text and title page border, slightly affecting text in several places. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
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Four books:
1. Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, based on the Tanya, by R. Aharon Katz Rabbi of Apta, Rabbi of Biłgoraj and Zhelechov (author of Keter Shem Tov). Lviv, 1850. Second edition.
2. Imrei Noam, Chassidic essays on the festivals, by R. Hillel HaLevi Malisov Rabbi of Paritch and Bobroisk (R. Hiller Paritcher). Vilna, 1876. Only edition.
3. Responsa Ayalah Sheluchah, by R. Naftali Hertz Klatzkin, prominent Chabad rabbi. Warsaw, 1896. Only edition.
4. She'erit Yisrael, letters and Chabad Chassidic essays, by R. Yisrael Yoffe of Dubrovna, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya. Klausenburg, 1924. Only edition.
Size and condition vary.
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Einei Ari, kabbalistic secrets on the forms of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet and on the 13 Attributes of Mercy, by the kabbalist R. Yehuda Leib Schorr of Sharigrod. Lviv, 1900. Only edition.
Reputedly, the Baal HaTanya reviewed this composition and held it in very high esteem, even on one occasion delivering an entire discourse based on the writings of R. Yehuda Leib.
2; 132, [8] leaves. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains (several leaves with many stains). Marginal tears to several leaves. Final leaf reinforced with paper on verso. New binding.
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Emunat HaYichud, 64 chapters of Chabad teachings, by R. Avraham Sofer of Faltishan. Premishla (Przemyśl), 1871. Only edition.
The present book serves as a kind of introduction and summary of the fundaments of Chabad teachings. The author was presumably a disciple of R. Yitzchak Moshe of Yas (1766?-1861), a prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya.
[4], 52 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness to final leaves. Minor worming. New binding.
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Stefansky Chassidut, no. 50.
Fictitious debate between a Chassid and Mitnaged, presenting the Chassidic viewpoint in response to the claims of the Mitnagdim.
One of the most famous letters of the Baal HaTanya, written in 1796, was printed for the first time at the end of this book.
38, [2] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Stamps. Old binding.
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1. Igeret HaShalom, apologetic and polemic writings regarding Chassidim and Mitnagdim, including letters by Chabad rebbes, compiled by R. Baruch HaLevi Yofis. St. Petersburg, 1882. Only edition.
56 pages. 21 cm. Particularly dry and brittle paper. Fair condition. Some stains. Many tears (including open tears) to title page and many other leaves, affecting text on title page and in other places. Title page and other leaves reinforced with paper. New leather binding.
2. Igeret Vikuach VehaShalom, Chabad-Chassidic homily explaining the Chassidic and non-Chassidic approach to worship of G-d, legitimizing both approaches based on sayings of the sages in the Talmud and Midrash. Jerusalem, 1927. Only edition. An adaptation of this homily was printed in Igeret HaShalom.
12 pages. Detached leaves. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. Open tears to inner margins. Handwritten inscriptions. Without binding.
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Three books about the Baal HaTanya and Chassidic leaders:
1. Sipurim Nora'im, reliable wondrous stories about the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Baal HaTanya, the Mitteler Rebbe, the Tzemach Tzedek and other Chassidic leaders, by R. Yaakov Keidaner (author of Matzref HaAvodah). Lviv, 1875. First edition.
2. Sipurim Nora'im, by R. Yaakov Keidaner. Munkacs, 1894. Third edition. On final page – additions printed in this edition for the first time.
3. Shivchei HaRav, wondrous stories about the Baal HaTanya and his disciple Rebbe Aharon HaLevi of Strashelye, by Michael Levi Rodkinson (Frumkin). Munkacs, 1895.
Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Five books and booklets – Rebbe Rayatz and Chabad. Yiddish and Hebrew.
1. Journal of the visit of Rebbe Rayatz in Eretz Israel, by R. Shimon Glitzenstein. Jerusalem, 1929. First edition.
2. Account of the imprisonment of Rebbe Rayatz in Soviet Russia in 1927, by an unknown author. Riga, 1930. First edition. Yiddish.
3-4. Report of the visit of Rebbe Rayatz in Glubokoye, Sivan-Tammuz 1934, with his discourses and letters from his visit, by R. Yechezkel Feigin (secretary of the Rayatz). Warsaw, 1935. First edition. Yiddish and Hebrew. Bound with: Michtav BiDvar... Igud HaTemimim, by Rebbe Rayatz. [1934]. First edition.
5. Memoirs from the Tomchei Temimim – Lubavitch yeshiva, in the presence of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch, by Moshe Granitstein. Buenos Aires, 1946. Only edition. Yiddish.
Size and condition vary.
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HaAch, children's weekly issued by Tomchei Temimim, two volumes of issues (all the issues of years I and II). Lubavitch, 1910-1912. Hebrew, with some Yiddish.
Two volumes. Vol. I, year I: issues 1-40 (all the issues). With supplements for issues 1, 8 and 15. Issues 6-14 unnumbered. Vol. II, year II: issues 1-47 (all the issues), with supplement for issue 23.
Issue 26 of year I contains a list of children who sent a contribution towards the publication of the newspaper. Several children from Yekaterinoslav are listed, including the child Menachem Mendel Schneersohn (future Lubavitcher Rebbe). This is presumably the first mention of the rebbe in print. The rebbe was nine years old at the time.
Vol. I (year I): 40 issues and supplements, numerous paginations. Vol. II (year II): 47 issues and supplement. 381 columns. 24.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Marginal tears to several leaves. Loose gatherings in vol. I. Bindings old and damaged (binding of vol. I detached).
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Front page of an issue of Warszawer Radio, from the day of the arrival of Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – the Rayatz of Lubavitch, in Warsaw. Friday [11th Tammuz] 1931. Year 7, issue 147. Yiddish.
Features an article dedicated to the arrival of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Warsaw, with his picture. The article describes his arrival and his reception by hundreds of Chassidim and provides other information about his visit.
[1] leaf. 54.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Minor marginal tears, including open tears (not affecting text). Stains and minor wear.
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"Constitution of Chevrah Anshei Lubavitch Nusach HaAri of Boro Park" – regulations and customs of the Lubavitch congregation in Boro Park. New York: Mendel Beilis, 1914.
34, [1] pages. Original wrappers (detached). 13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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![Tehillat Hashem Siddur, year-round prayers, nusach Ashkenaz. Two editions: Leningrad [St. Petersburg], 1926 and 1928. Stereot](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale83b-public/176_1.jpg "Tehillat Hashem Siddur – Nusach Ashkenaz – Two Editions – Leningrad 19")
![Tehillat Hashem Siddur, year-round prayers, nusach Ashkenaz. Two editions: Leningrad [St. Petersburg], 1926 and 1928. Stereot](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale83b-public/176_2.jpg "Tehillat Hashem Siddur – Nusach Ashkenaz – Two Editions – Leningrad 19")
Tehillat Hashem Siddur, year-round prayers, nusach Ashkenaz. Two editions: Leningrad [St. Petersburg], 1926 and 1928.
Stereotype editions of the siddur published in 1918 at the initiative of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch, to fulfill the need of holy books amongst war refugees. These editions were published 8-10 years later, in Leningrad, under communist rule.
1926 edition: 48 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Dampstains. New binding.
1928 edition: 36, 38-46, 31, 48, [2] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Extensive wear. Marginal tear to title page. New leather binding.
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