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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $20,000
Sold for: $50,000
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Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, with Apei Ravrevei, Chelkat Mechokek and Beit Shmuel. Furth, [1761]. At the top of the title page are owners' signatures: "My name Avraham Yehoshua Heschel son of… who lives in the Kolbasov community". Underneath a later inscription was added in the same handwriting "and in the community --- Iasi ---".
Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heschel (1748-1825, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 1, pages 84-91), was the son of Rabbi Shmuel of Zhmigrod. His first position as rabbi was in the city of Kolbasov in Galicia, where he was visited by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and Rabbi Moshe of Sasov, who brought him near to chassidut. He became a disciple of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotshov and Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk. In 1800, he was appointed to the Apta Rabbinate and in 1808 he moved to serve as Rabbi of Iasi until he moved to Medzhibozh. He was considered the eldest and greatest of the rebbes in his generation and of the leaders of the rabbinate and the Jewish people of his time. Stories of the many wonders and salvations he performed have been passed from generation to generation. Some of his renowned disciples: Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhiditchov.
He was renowned for his love of the people of Israel and was used to saying that with this attribute he will stand before the Heavenly Court with the love for his fellow Jew that is ingrained in his heart, [see in the book Igrot HaOhev Yisrael a letter where he signs: "who loves all Jews… "]. On his tombstone he asked to write only the praise Ohev Yisrael, and Ohev Yisrael is also the name of his book, which is considered one of the basic books on chassidut.
Before us is the full signature of the Rebbe of Apta in his holy handwriting from his younger years – during his father's life and after he was appointed as rabbi of Kolbasov.
[1], 4-192 leaves. (4 pages after the title page are missing), 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition, marks of use, candle wax drops, few moth damages. Detached leaves and detached and torn binding. (Ancient strands of hair from beards are hidden between the leaves as is the custom of Chassidim according to the Kabbalah).
Dov Meisel collection.
Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heschel (1748-1825, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 1, pages 84-91), was the son of Rabbi Shmuel of Zhmigrod. His first position as rabbi was in the city of Kolbasov in Galicia, where he was visited by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and Rabbi Moshe of Sasov, who brought him near to chassidut. He became a disciple of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotshov and Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk. In 1800, he was appointed to the Apta Rabbinate and in 1808 he moved to serve as Rabbi of Iasi until he moved to Medzhibozh. He was considered the eldest and greatest of the rebbes in his generation and of the leaders of the rabbinate and the Jewish people of his time. Stories of the many wonders and salvations he performed have been passed from generation to generation. Some of his renowned disciples: Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhiditchov.
He was renowned for his love of the people of Israel and was used to saying that with this attribute he will stand before the Heavenly Court with the love for his fellow Jew that is ingrained in his heart, [see in the book Igrot HaOhev Yisrael a letter where he signs: "who loves all Jews… "]. On his tombstone he asked to write only the praise Ohev Yisrael, and Ohev Yisrael is also the name of his book, which is considered one of the basic books on chassidut.
Before us is the full signature of the Rebbe of Apta in his holy handwriting from his younger years – during his father's life and after he was appointed as rabbi of Kolbasov.
[1], 4-192 leaves. (4 pages after the title page are missing), 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition, marks of use, candle wax drops, few moth damages. Detached leaves and detached and torn binding. (Ancient strands of hair from beards are hidden between the leaves as is the custom of Chassidim according to the Kabbalah).
Dov Meisel collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $12,500
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Or HaSekhel, Midrash Breishit Rabba. Surrounding it a commentary attributed to Rashi and a commentary by "Abba" [Rabbi Avraham son of Gedalia Ben Asher]. Venice, 1567.
On title page a damaged signature "From Hashem - - - - Horowitz", the signature by the holy hand of Rabbi Yeshayahu Horowitz, author of Shnei Luchot HaBrit – better known by the name Shlah HaKadosh.
Handwritten notes and corrections on margins of several leaves. Owners' inscription on Leaf 2: "This book belongs to Eliyahu son of Yitzchak Yefet".
192 leaves, 27 cm. Fair condition. Title page in poor condition, with many tears, also damaging signature. Damage to margins, cut off margins, sometimes damaging text. Missing tear on Leaf 155. Leaves 184-192 missing and substituted by photocopies.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Attached an authorization of the expert Rabbi Yitzchak Yeshaya Weiss, of identification of the Shla's signature, by comparison with his signature in other books in the same handwriting and with the same inscription "From Hashem it was to me, spoken by Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz".
On title page a damaged signature "From Hashem - - - - Horowitz", the signature by the holy hand of Rabbi Yeshayahu Horowitz, author of Shnei Luchot HaBrit – better known by the name Shlah HaKadosh.
Handwritten notes and corrections on margins of several leaves. Owners' inscription on Leaf 2: "This book belongs to Eliyahu son of Yitzchak Yefet".
192 leaves, 27 cm. Fair condition. Title page in poor condition, with many tears, also damaging signature. Damage to margins, cut off margins, sometimes damaging text. Missing tear on Leaf 155. Leaves 184-192 missing and substituted by photocopies.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Attached an authorization of the expert Rabbi Yitzchak Yeshaya Weiss, of identification of the Shla's signature, by comparison with his signature in other books in the same handwriting and with the same inscription "From Hashem it was to me, spoken by Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz".
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,500
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Rama Responsa, Rabbi Moshe Isserlis. Sudilkov, 1935.
Captions in Ashkenazi handwriting on the title page: “Here in Jerusalem, belongs to the Perushim Midrash called Menachem Zion…” – “exchanged, Zundel”. Deleted “Midrash Menachem Zion” captions appear on some of the leaves’ numbers with the inscription “exchanged, Zundel”.
Caption in Sephardic handwriting: “Hatz"vi Me’at Deva"sh".
Rabbi Yosef Zundel from Salant (1786-1866) is the author of the signature and inscriptions in Ashkenazi handwriting. He was among the greatest disciples of Rabbi Chaim from Volozhin and passed the teachings of the Vilna Ga'on on to the future generations. Founded the Musar movement and was Rabbi Israel from Salant’s outstanding teacher. Emigrated to Jerusalem in 1838, and was among the heads of the Perushim community [Ashkenazi- disciples of the Vilna Ga'on] with his son-in-law Rabbi Shmuel Salant. It is out of great modesty that he refused to fill any official Toranic position, however, he agreed to volunteer and manage the “Menachem Tzion” Beit Misdrash library, [located in the courtyard of the “Churva” synagogue], which used to be the Perushim Scholars’ prayer and learning center in Jerusalem. Some of his writings were published in a book called “The Tzadik Rabbi Yosef Zundel and his Rabbis”, Jerusalem 1927.
According to the captions and deletions, it would appear that the present book was bought for the “Midrash Menachem Tzion”. Rabbi Zundel later purchased the book for his own use in exchange for another book needed by the Beit Midrash scholars. Rabbi David Ben-Shimon bought the book after Rabbi Zundel’s passing in 1866. Rabbi David Ben-Shimon passed away in 1879, he was the author of the “Shaarei Tzedek” who emigrated from Morocco and became the Rosh Av Beit Din and founder of the Occidental Community in Jerusalem. Rabbi Deva"sh’s library was among the most important libraries in Jerusalem.
Important copy, with signatures and autographical captions.
41, 21-44 leaves. 34.5cm. Greenish and Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moth damage. Rebound.
Enclosed is a professional evaluation of the copy and the signatures.
Captions in Ashkenazi handwriting on the title page: “Here in Jerusalem, belongs to the Perushim Midrash called Menachem Zion…” – “exchanged, Zundel”. Deleted “Midrash Menachem Zion” captions appear on some of the leaves’ numbers with the inscription “exchanged, Zundel”.
Caption in Sephardic handwriting: “Hatz"vi Me’at Deva"sh".
Rabbi Yosef Zundel from Salant (1786-1866) is the author of the signature and inscriptions in Ashkenazi handwriting. He was among the greatest disciples of Rabbi Chaim from Volozhin and passed the teachings of the Vilna Ga'on on to the future generations. Founded the Musar movement and was Rabbi Israel from Salant’s outstanding teacher. Emigrated to Jerusalem in 1838, and was among the heads of the Perushim community [Ashkenazi- disciples of the Vilna Ga'on] with his son-in-law Rabbi Shmuel Salant. It is out of great modesty that he refused to fill any official Toranic position, however, he agreed to volunteer and manage the “Menachem Tzion” Beit Misdrash library, [located in the courtyard of the “Churva” synagogue], which used to be the Perushim Scholars’ prayer and learning center in Jerusalem. Some of his writings were published in a book called “The Tzadik Rabbi Yosef Zundel and his Rabbis”, Jerusalem 1927.
According to the captions and deletions, it would appear that the present book was bought for the “Midrash Menachem Tzion”. Rabbi Zundel later purchased the book for his own use in exchange for another book needed by the Beit Midrash scholars. Rabbi David Ben-Shimon bought the book after Rabbi Zundel’s passing in 1866. Rabbi David Ben-Shimon passed away in 1879, he was the author of the “Shaarei Tzedek” who emigrated from Morocco and became the Rosh Av Beit Din and founder of the Occidental Community in Jerusalem. Rabbi Deva"sh’s library was among the most important libraries in Jerusalem.
Important copy, with signatures and autographical captions.
41, 21-44 leaves. 34.5cm. Greenish and Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moth damage. Rebound.
Enclosed is a professional evaluation of the copy and the signatures.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $480
Sold for: $600
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Shoresh Yosef, Dinei Migo. By Rabbi Yosef of Breslau, son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Broda. Amsterdam, (1730). Only edition.
Handwritten notation and signature at head of title page: “G-D has endowed me with this book, Michel son of Rabbi Teveli Scheyer”.
Rabbi Michel son of Rabbi Teveli Scheyer, disciple of Rabbi Natan Adler, served as Rosh Yeshiva in Mintz at the same time that his father, Rabbi Teveli, served in the Mitz rabbinate. In this yeshiva, a young man by the name of Moshe Sofer from Frankfurt learned for two years [he was later known as the author of the Chatam Sofer – a eulogy on him appears in Drashot HaChatam Sofer (77, 3), in which he portrays Rabbi Michel as his rabbi and mentor: “The Ga’on… famous in his astuteness, exalted in wisdom… and I have studied by him in the Yeshiva in Mintz during the years 1776 and 1777”]. During the years 1778-1782 served as Av Beit Din of Vermiza, and from 1782 served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva of the Menheim Yeshiva, until his demise in 1810. Genius and Kabbalist, considered one of the greatest leaders of Yeshivot in Ashkenaz and among the greatest of his generation. Many Ashkenaz Torah giants were his students. [In the introduction of Chidushei Ba’al Shem from Michelstadt it is written that the Ba’al Shem was among the disciples of Rabbi Michel, who taught him the wisdom of Kabbalah].
Stamps and ownership notation of the philanthropist Rabbi “Fishel HaCohen Lapin, [among the most wealthy individuals of Lithuania and Jerusalem, close associate and prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant].
(2), 52 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition, minor stains and some moth damage. Old binding.
Handwritten notation and signature at head of title page: “G-D has endowed me with this book, Michel son of Rabbi Teveli Scheyer”.
Rabbi Michel son of Rabbi Teveli Scheyer, disciple of Rabbi Natan Adler, served as Rosh Yeshiva in Mintz at the same time that his father, Rabbi Teveli, served in the Mitz rabbinate. In this yeshiva, a young man by the name of Moshe Sofer from Frankfurt learned for two years [he was later known as the author of the Chatam Sofer – a eulogy on him appears in Drashot HaChatam Sofer (77, 3), in which he portrays Rabbi Michel as his rabbi and mentor: “The Ga’on… famous in his astuteness, exalted in wisdom… and I have studied by him in the Yeshiva in Mintz during the years 1776 and 1777”]. During the years 1778-1782 served as Av Beit Din of Vermiza, and from 1782 served as Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva of the Menheim Yeshiva, until his demise in 1810. Genius and Kabbalist, considered one of the greatest leaders of Yeshivot in Ashkenaz and among the greatest of his generation. Many Ashkenaz Torah giants were his students. [In the introduction of Chidushei Ba’al Shem from Michelstadt it is written that the Ba’al Shem was among the disciples of Rabbi Michel, who taught him the wisdom of Kabbalah].
Stamps and ownership notation of the philanthropist Rabbi “Fishel HaCohen Lapin, [among the most wealthy individuals of Lithuania and Jerusalem, close associate and prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant].
(2), 52 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition, minor stains and some moth damage. Old binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $180
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Sidrei Taharah, Chiddushim on Shulchan Aruch laws of Nidah, by Rabbi Elchanan Ashkenazi, Sections 1-2. Lvov, 1836-[1837].
Upon page preceding title page signature “Yudah Frankfurt” – Rabbi Yedhudah Frankfurter (1805-1890, Otzar HaRabbanim 7073), among the greatest disciples of the Chatam Sofer and Maharam Benet, genius in Torah and director and founder of Po’el Tzedek Association in the city of Pressburg [for additional information related to him see: The Chatam Sofer and His Disciples, page 166; also see identical photocopy of his signature].
Signature of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Fishman (1866-1926, Otzar HaRabbanim 8801), son-in-law of Rabbi Amram Blum, served in the rabbinate in Teleged (Hungary) for over thirty years.
93 leaves. 38.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, stains of ink and dampness. New binding.
Upon page preceding title page signature “Yudah Frankfurt” – Rabbi Yedhudah Frankfurter (1805-1890, Otzar HaRabbanim 7073), among the greatest disciples of the Chatam Sofer and Maharam Benet, genius in Torah and director and founder of Po’el Tzedek Association in the city of Pressburg [for additional information related to him see: The Chatam Sofer and His Disciples, page 166; also see identical photocopy of his signature].
Signature of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Fishman (1866-1926, Otzar HaRabbanim 8801), son-in-law of Rabbi Amram Blum, served in the rabbinate in Teleged (Hungary) for over thirty years.
93 leaves. 38.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, stains of ink and dampness. New binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Sefer Hayashar, commentaries and novllae on the Talmud, by Rabeinu Tam ba'al HaTosefot. Vienna, 1811. First edition. Approbations from Rabbi Mordechai Benet and the "Chatham Sofer".
Several handwritten glosses by Rabbi Moshe Yosef Hoffman.
Signatures on title page: "Yudah of Serdehli…" [probably Rabbi Yehudah Assad who served in Serdehli as a rabbinical judge from 1826-1831, and in 1853 returned as the town Rabbi].
signature, ink stamps and glosses of Rabbi Moshe Yosef Hoffman – "the Papa Dayan", and ranked amongst the greatest Torah scholars of Hungary and Jerusalem (Otzar HaRabbanim 15466). Born in 1843. In 1982 served as Rabbi in Papa, and from 1909–1928, in Jerusalem. Authored "Mei Be'er" and "Mayim Chaim".
[2], 87 leaves. Final page is missing. 37 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth damaged. Stains. Lower part of title page is missing and has been restored. Ink stamps.
Several handwritten glosses by Rabbi Moshe Yosef Hoffman.
Signatures on title page: "Yudah of Serdehli…" [probably Rabbi Yehudah Assad who served in Serdehli as a rabbinical judge from 1826-1831, and in 1853 returned as the town Rabbi].
signature, ink stamps and glosses of Rabbi Moshe Yosef Hoffman – "the Papa Dayan", and ranked amongst the greatest Torah scholars of Hungary and Jerusalem (Otzar HaRabbanim 15466). Born in 1843. In 1982 served as Rabbi in Papa, and from 1909–1928, in Jerusalem. Authored "Mei Be'er" and "Mayim Chaim".
[2], 87 leaves. Final page is missing. 37 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth damaged. Stains. Lower part of title page is missing and has been restored. Ink stamps.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
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Targum Shel Divrei HaYamim, accredited to Rabbi Yosef Sagi Nahor, with versions and glosses. Vol. I, by Avraham Rohmer. Torun, (Poland), [1866]. Preface and remarks under a separate title page in German.
Translation accredited to the Talmudic sage (Amora), Rav Yosef who was blind, is the last translation of a Biblical book into Aramaic. Vol. II was never printed.
Personal dedication: "A gift from the publisher, Tammuz 1866, David Deutsch", a similar dedication in German is displayed on the German title page.
Rabbi David Deutsch (1810-1873) disciple of Rabbi M. Benett and the Chatham Sofer, Rabbi of Mislowitz and Zahari. Authored Assof Asseifah against the Reform Congress in Braunschweig and additional books. See his signature in a photocopied letter printed in the book "The Chatham Sofer and his Disciples", p. 105.
[1], XII; 66, [1]. 21 cm. Good condition
Hebrew and German.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Translation accredited to the Talmudic sage (Amora), Rav Yosef who was blind, is the last translation of a Biblical book into Aramaic. Vol. II was never printed.
Personal dedication: "A gift from the publisher, Tammuz 1866, David Deutsch", a similar dedication in German is displayed on the German title page.
Rabbi David Deutsch (1810-1873) disciple of Rabbi M. Benett and the Chatham Sofer, Rabbi of Mislowitz and Zahari. Authored Assof Asseifah against the Reform Congress in Braunschweig and additional books. See his signature in a photocopied letter printed in the book "The Chatham Sofer and his Disciples", p. 105.
[1], XII; 66, [1]. 21 cm. Good condition
Hebrew and German.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Yizrach Or, Birkat HaChama – blessing upon the sun returning to its original position – for the year 1925, by Rabbi Pinchas Zelig Schwartz. Kleinwardein, [1925].
Upon title page of book stamp of “the Holy Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer of Pressburg” - The Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (1902-1962), author of Cheshev Sofer. The oldest son of the Da’at Sofer, taught in the Pressburg Yeshiva from 1925 and served as substitute for his father in the city rabbinate. Together with his father established the Pressburg Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
24 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Detached pages. Old binding.
Upon title page of book stamp of “the Holy Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer of Pressburg” - The Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (1902-1962), author of Cheshev Sofer. The oldest son of the Da’at Sofer, taught in the Pressburg Yeshiva from 1925 and served as substitute for his father in the city rabbinate. Together with his father established the Pressburg Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
24 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Detached pages. Old binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,125
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Torat HaBayit (brief edition), by the Rashba, laws of slaughtering, Kashrut of dishes, wine of non-Jews and laws of Nidah [menstrual impurity]. Kopys, (1811).
Notations and various signatures in Hebrew and in foreign language. Signatures in Russian and ownership notations in Hebrew by Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1966). Signature in ancient handwriting upon title page of book: “Levi Yitzchak Rosh Yeshiva of Lubavitch”.
The Chassid Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Zalmansohn (Otzar HaRabbanim 12495), Av Beit Din of Velizh. Son-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek and Rosh Yeshiva of the first yeshiva established by the Tzemach Tzedek in Lubavitch together with his son Rabbi Yisrael Noach who was the brother-in-law of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from his wife’s side and from his sister’s side [Rabbi Levi Yitzchak marred Rebbetzin Dvorah Leah daughter of the Tzemach Tzedek in Elul of 1826, and Rabbi Yisrael Noach from Nizhen married Rebbetzin Nechama Dina sister of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak]. Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s mother was the daughter of the Middle Admor. The mother of his father was the daughter of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from Berdichev. (For additional information related to him see enclosed material, and in the book Min HaGnazim, page 129, comment 86).
Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1965), Otzar HaRabbanim 11605), author of Divrei Yerucham, son-in-law of Rabbi Ya’akov Zerach Feinstein Av Beit Din of Nizhen. For additional information related to him see item 480.
43 leaves, approximately 21 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage, original binding, damaged. Handwritten censorship signature.
Notations and various signatures in Hebrew and in foreign language. Signatures in Russian and ownership notations in Hebrew by Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1966). Signature in ancient handwriting upon title page of book: “Levi Yitzchak Rosh Yeshiva of Lubavitch”.
The Chassid Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Zalmansohn (Otzar HaRabbanim 12495), Av Beit Din of Velizh. Son-in-law of the Tzemach Tzedek and Rosh Yeshiva of the first yeshiva established by the Tzemach Tzedek in Lubavitch together with his son Rabbi Yisrael Noach who was the brother-in-law of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from his wife’s side and from his sister’s side [Rabbi Levi Yitzchak marred Rebbetzin Dvorah Leah daughter of the Tzemach Tzedek in Elul of 1826, and Rabbi Yisrael Noach from Nizhen married Rebbetzin Nechama Dina sister of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak]. Rabbi Levi Yitzchak’s mother was the daughter of the Middle Admor. The mother of his father was the daughter of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak from Berdichev. (For additional information related to him see enclosed material, and in the book Min HaGnazim, page 129, comment 86).
Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1965), Otzar HaRabbanim 11605), author of Divrei Yerucham, son-in-law of Rabbi Ya’akov Zerach Feinstein Av Beit Din of Nizhen. For additional information related to him see item 480.
43 leaves, approximately 21 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage, original binding, damaged. Handwritten censorship signature.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $2,500
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Kitvei Kodesh, Sefer Tehilim with the commentaries of Rashi and Metzudot, Warsaw, 1890. Bound together with: Kitvei Kodesh, Mishlei, with commentaries of Rashi and Metzudot, Warsaw, 1890.
Various stamps of Rebbe David Bornstein, during his father's life. At the beginning of Tehilim his signature in pencil appears. Short glosses in his handwriting and various inscriptions throughout the leaves of Tehilim. On Leaf 44b, a different page was mistakenly printed and the Tehillim with the Rashi commentary was completed on an attached leaf [handwritten].
Rebbe David Bornstein was born in 1876 in Nashelsk to his father, author of Shem M'Shmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochachov. At the age of 20 he was appointed as Rabbi of Vishogrod, where he led a yeshiva for older boys. After World War I, he served as rabbi in Tomashov and Zgirezh. With the passing of his father in 1926, he was appointed Rebbe and became one of the most prominent rebbes in Poland. He died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev, 1942. His wife, children and sons-in law were killed in the holocaust. His many books and writings on the Talmud were lost during the upheavals of those years.
120 leaves; 51 leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and use marks, few stains. Original binding, worn and partly detached. Placed in fancy wooden and leather box.
Various stamps of Rebbe David Bornstein, during his father's life. At the beginning of Tehilim his signature in pencil appears. Short glosses in his handwriting and various inscriptions throughout the leaves of Tehilim. On Leaf 44b, a different page was mistakenly printed and the Tehillim with the Rashi commentary was completed on an attached leaf [handwritten].
Rebbe David Bornstein was born in 1876 in Nashelsk to his father, author of Shem M'Shmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochachov. At the age of 20 he was appointed as Rabbi of Vishogrod, where he led a yeshiva for older boys. After World War I, he served as rabbi in Tomashov and Zgirezh. With the passing of his father in 1926, he was appointed Rebbe and became one of the most prominent rebbes in Poland. He died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev, 1942. His wife, children and sons-in law were killed in the holocaust. His many books and writings on the Talmud were lost during the upheavals of those years.
120 leaves; 51 leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and use marks, few stains. Original binding, worn and partly detached. Placed in fancy wooden and leather box.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $100
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The book of Mishlei with Yad Avshalom commentary, by the Chacham Rabbi Yitzchak son of Amara. Reprinted with added comments by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh, Rabbi of Berlin. Leipzig, [1859].
Contains ownership stamps as well as ink-stamps of "Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam, grandson of the Holy Rabbi of Sanz and Siget --- Gorlice". Rebbe of Gorlice, Rabbi Yechiel Natan of Bardejov, and cousin of Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam, the Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg, who was also grandson of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice and grandson of the Yitav Lev. (See encyclopedia of Chasidut, B, pages 141-142).
[2], 112 leaves. Good condition, moisture stains. Worn binding.
Contains ownership stamps as well as ink-stamps of "Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam, grandson of the Holy Rabbi of Sanz and Siget --- Gorlice". Rebbe of Gorlice, Rabbi Yechiel Natan of Bardejov, and cousin of Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam, the Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg, who was also grandson of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice and grandson of the Yitav Lev. (See encyclopedia of Chasidut, B, pages 141-142).
[2], 112 leaves. Good condition, moisture stains. Worn binding.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
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Sefer Shemot [Book of names], "and it is a compilation of names of men and women, names in the holy language, in Romanian, Spanish, German and other languages and some names of towns and rivers of each country…", by Rabbi Simchah son of Rabbi Gershon HaCohen. Venice [1657]. Proofread by Rabbi Moshe Zakkut.
Encyclopedic compilation of names and nicknames for men and women in various languages. One of the essential works used by adjudicators of Jewish law with regard to divorce.
The pages of the book present glosses in oriental handwriting.
Signatures in Ashkenazic handwriting: "Eliyahu Meir HaCohen".
Owners' ink-stamps: Rabbi "Aryeh Leibush HaLevi Ish Horowitz, Rabbi of Stryj and the region" [Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Horowitz author of "Harei Besamim", 1846-1909, disciple of the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz. Amongst the great sages and adjudicators of Jewish law in Galicia – see "Kedem" Catalogue, Sale 10 Item 505] "Yehudah Hager, Rabbi of Klausenburg". [The holy Dzhikover Rebbe, Rabbi Yehudah Horowitz, lived in Klausenburg as the son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz, see Encyclopedia of Chassidut, II, p.3-4].
[134] leaves [faulty pagination]. 20 cm. Fair condition. First pages are restored. Moth marks. Stains. New binding with leather spine.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
Encyclopedic compilation of names and nicknames for men and women in various languages. One of the essential works used by adjudicators of Jewish law with regard to divorce.
The pages of the book present glosses in oriental handwriting.
Signatures in Ashkenazic handwriting: "Eliyahu Meir HaCohen".
Owners' ink-stamps: Rabbi "Aryeh Leibush HaLevi Ish Horowitz, Rabbi of Stryj and the region" [Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Horowitz author of "Harei Besamim", 1846-1909, disciple of the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz. Amongst the great sages and adjudicators of Jewish law in Galicia – see "Kedem" Catalogue, Sale 10 Item 505] "Yehudah Hager, Rabbi of Klausenburg". [The holy Dzhikover Rebbe, Rabbi Yehudah Horowitz, lived in Klausenburg as the son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz, see Encyclopedia of Chassidut, II, p.3-4].
[134] leaves [faulty pagination]. 20 cm. Fair condition. First pages are restored. Moth marks. Stains. New binding with leather spine.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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