Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Luchot Edut", articles and rabbinic letters regarding the polemic of the amulets which arose against Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz. Altona, [1755]. First edition.
Articles, letters and proclamations from rabbis and community leaders, who supported Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz in the polemic which arose following the mistaken accusation that he had joined the Shabtai Zvi false messianic movement, and regarding the objections to the amulets which he wrote. At the beginning of the book is an introduction by Rabbi Yehonatan with the development of the controversy. At the end is a commentary upon one amulet and a sermon which "I gave when the earthquake began on February 23, 1751, where I have justified myself abundantly".
[12], 2-78 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains, ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting with erasures. Old damaged leather binding.
Articles, letters and proclamations from rabbis and community leaders, who supported Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz in the polemic which arose following the mistaken accusation that he had joined the Shabtai Zvi false messianic movement, and regarding the objections to the amulets which he wrote. At the beginning of the book is an introduction by Rabbi Yehonatan with the development of the controversy. At the end is a commentary upon one amulet and a sermon which "I gave when the earthquake began on February 23, 1751, where I have justified myself abundantly".
[12], 2-78 leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains, ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting with erasures. Old damaged leather binding.
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Polemic
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Sefer Nitzachon", by Rabbi Yom Tov Lipmann Muhlhausen. Amsterdam, [1709].
Anti-Christian polemic book, edited and arranged according to Torah portions and Bible books. End of book contains responses of the Radak to Christians.
The preceding publication of this edition was printed by Christians in Altdorf and Nierenberg in the year 1644, with the addition of a Latin section which contains a lengthy essay in opposition of Judaism. This is the first edition of the book printed by Jews.
110 leaves. 12 cm. Good condition, stains. Few moth stains and several tears. New binding.
Anti-Christian polemic book, edited and arranged according to Torah portions and Bible books. End of book contains responses of the Radak to Christians.
The preceding publication of this edition was printed by Christians in Altdorf and Nierenberg in the year 1644, with the addition of a Latin section which contains a lengthy essay in opposition of Judaism. This is the first edition of the book printed by Jews.
110 leaves. 12 cm. Good condition, stains. Few moth stains and several tears. New binding.
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Polemic
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Tikun" for reading every night and day, prayers and repentance "tikunim" in anticipation of the redemption, "piyutim, "piyut" of confession by Rabbi Yitzchak Abuhab. Amsterdam, Year of Salvation [1666].
This work was printed in Amsterdam at the height of the "Redemption Tidings" times of the false messiah Shabtai Zvi, and is characteristic of the inspiration to repent in anticipation of the redemption widespread at that time in Jewish communities. According to G. Shalom (Shabtai Zvi, Vol. 2, pp. 432), the tikun was arranged by Nathan Ha'Azati, but possibly the publishers and the editors were Amsterdam rabbis, who at that time still believed that Shabtai Zvi was the Messiah.
[1], 93, [3] leaves. 11.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and use stains. Parchment binding.
Copies with similar leaf numbering appear in the bibliographic listings: [1], 94, [2] leaves.
This work was printed in Amsterdam at the height of the "Redemption Tidings" times of the false messiah Shabtai Zvi, and is characteristic of the inspiration to repent in anticipation of the redemption widespread at that time in Jewish communities. According to G. Shalom (Shabtai Zvi, Vol. 2, pp. 432), the tikun was arranged by Nathan Ha'Azati, but possibly the publishers and the editors were Amsterdam rabbis, who at that time still believed that Shabtai Zvi was the Messiah.
[1], 93, [3] leaves. 11.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and use stains. Parchment binding.
Copies with similar leaf numbering appear in the bibliographic listings: [1], 94, [2] leaves.
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Polemic
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Megale Temirin, "Just like its name, because it reveals things which were hidden from all until now", by the Maskil (belongs to the Enlightenment Movement) Yosef Perel. Vienna, 1819. First edition.
Parody satire on Chassidic stories, their conversations and language, by means of correspondence amongst Chassidim, who wish to prevent the distribution of a book opposing Chassidism.
Two title-pages, [2], 55 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition, stains. Damages to binding.
Parody satire on Chassidic stories, their conversations and language, by means of correspondence amongst Chassidim, who wish to prevent the distribution of a book opposing Chassidism.
Two title-pages, [2], 55 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition, stains. Damages to binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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* Divrei Tzaddikim, "To show the way to the light… and conversation among Chassidim… about the book Megale Temirin". Yitzchak Ber Levinson. Vienna, 1830. A parody on Chassidim in the style of Megale Temirin.
* Bochen Tzaddik, "With different opinions on the book Megale Temirin. Yosef Perel. Vienna, 1838. Sequel to Megale Temirin.
Varied size, good condition, stains. Stamps and signatures. Bochen Tzedek has no binding.
* Bochen Tzaddik, "With different opinions on the book Megale Temirin. Yosef Perel. Vienna, 1838. Sequel to Megale Temirin.
Varied size, good condition, stains. Stamps and signatures. Bochen Tzedek has no binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Jerusalemite Talmud Seder Kodshim, section 2 Chulin-Bechorot, with glosses by the Maharsham of Brezhan and explanation of foreign words and comments by Shlomo Baber. Commentary Cheshek Shlomo, by publisher Shlomo Ye’uda son of Maharam HaSefaradi, known as Friedlander. Seini, (1907).
[8], 78; [1], 47 leaves (missing first title page. Tile pages of both tractates included). 34.5 cm. Quality paper. Good condition, few stains. Original damaged binding.
[8], 78; [1], 47 leaves (missing first title page. Tile pages of both tractates included). 34.5 cm. Quality paper. Good condition, few stains. Original damaged binding.
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Polemic
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Lot 177 "Netzach Yisrael" / Articles by Ya'akov HaBachrachi – Two Polemic Books by Lithuanian Rabbis
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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* "Netzach Yisrael", articles about subjects essential to our people. Polemic against the authors of the Enlightenment and Zionist movements, by Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Feivelson Rabbi of Kupishuk, one of the founders of" Agudat Yisrael". Warsaw, 1914.
* Articles by Ya'akov HaBachrachi, regarding Leap Years and Years Count. Polemic on matters of astronomy and the Jewish calendar, opposing those who deny the words of "Chazal", by Rabbi Ya'akov Bachrach. Warsaw, 1893.
2 books, approximately 22 cm. good-fair condition.
* Articles by Ya'akov HaBachrachi, regarding Leap Years and Years Count. Polemic on matters of astronomy and the Jewish calendar, opposing those who deny the words of "Chazal", by Rabbi Ya'akov Bachrach. Warsaw, 1893.
2 books, approximately 22 cm. good-fair condition.
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Polemic
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Halacha L'Ma'aseh" booklet, "pertaining to the laws of fruit of the Seventh Year grown by transgressing ("Shmitta" laws), if they are permitted…" by Rabbi Ya'akov David – Ridvaz. Jerusalem, [1910].
Includes letters by the Ridvaz to "the Torah scholars and rabbis of Jerusalem". In the introduction are harsh words against Boris Schatz and Mordechai HaCohen who falsely claimed: "Jerusalem rabbis and in particular the Ridvaz used 'Shmitta' as a 'shnorr business'". On Leaf 6, 2: "Notice to keep you from transgressing a prohibition", signed by five members of the Ashkenazi "Batei Din" in Jerusalem and Rabbi Chaim Berlin, who deny "the rumor that the manner of 'hefker'… is beneficial in permitting also fruits that were grown by working in the Seventh Year (Shmita)".
[2], 7 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition, minor damages. Original cover.
Includes letters by the Ridvaz to "the Torah scholars and rabbis of Jerusalem". In the introduction are harsh words against Boris Schatz and Mordechai HaCohen who falsely claimed: "Jerusalem rabbis and in particular the Ridvaz used 'Shmitta' as a 'shnorr business'". On Leaf 6, 2: "Notice to keep you from transgressing a prohibition", signed by five members of the Ashkenazi "Batei Din" in Jerusalem and Rabbi Chaim Berlin, who deny "the rumor that the manner of 'hefker'… is beneficial in permitting also fruits that were grown by working in the Seventh Year (Shmita)".
[2], 7 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition, minor damages. Original cover.
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Polemic
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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* "The Chief Rabbinate and Shechita" – booklet by D.m. Dinard about "shechita" by the Rabbi of Macov (Rabbi Yisrael Nathan Coopershtoch), Jaffa-Tel Aviv, 1929. * "The Truth Must be Told" – large proclamation against the decisions of the Tel Aviv community committee concerning "shechita" and "treifot". Tel Aviv, 1937. * "Shechita" committee of the "Edah HaCharedit" for all Ashkenasic communities in Jerusalem – a printed flyer on communal regulations in regard to "shechita", by Rabbi Baruch Reuven Shlomo Jungreiss Chairman of the Convention of the Seventy. Jerusalem, 1920s.
3 printed items. Various sizes and conditions.
3 printed items. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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* The Chief Rabbinate of Eretz -Yisrael against soccer games held on Shabbat – printed proclamation of a letter by the Chief Rabbis Rabbi Ya'akov Meir and Rabbi Avraham Yitchak HaCohen Kook, Tamuz 5691 [1931]. * "On the Rebels of the Light" – a small printed proclamation by Rabbi S. B. Shulman in the name of Rabbi Kook against soccer games on Shabbat. * "Public Protest" – printed proclamation by Rabbi Kook against the words of Itamar ben Avi against our People and our Holy Torah. Jerusalem, Kislev 5693[1932].
3 proclamations, Various sizes and conditions.
3 proclamations, Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Manuscript, Chevra Kadisha notebook of the community of Miskolc, Hungary. [1768-1811].
Painted title page with colored ink: "This notebook of the Miskolc community, … we have gathered together to do loving kindness…".
Names and details of Jews of the Miskolc community, list of deaths, accounts and debts, the society's decisions and signatures of those in charge.
The date on the title page is 1768 (the Gregorian date is unclear), apparently this is the date of the preparation of the notebook and the writing of the members at the top of the pages. Later on, the notebook was used for writing regulations and decisions of the Chevra Kadisha and for inscriptions of the members' matters, from the years 1808-1811, with signatures of the society's members and the people in charge.
[60] leaves, 26 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Leather binding, damages.
Painted title page with colored ink: "This notebook of the Miskolc community, … we have gathered together to do loving kindness…".
Names and details of Jews of the Miskolc community, list of deaths, accounts and debts, the society's decisions and signatures of those in charge.
The date on the title page is 1768 (the Gregorian date is unclear), apparently this is the date of the preparation of the notebook and the writing of the members at the top of the pages. Later on, the notebook was used for writing regulations and decisions of the Chevra Kadisha and for inscriptions of the members' matters, from the years 1808-1811, with signatures of the society's members and the people in charge.
[60] leaves, 26 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Leather binding, damages.
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Manuscripts – Polemic and Research, Community and Emissary Notebooks
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Manuscript – Notebook of emissary Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov [Mirkado] Pardo, who traveled to collect money for printing the book Chasdei David on the Tosefta, authored by his grandfather Rabbi David Pardo. [1887-1896].
The first parts of Chasdei David on the Tosefta, on Sedarim Zera'im, Moed, Nashim and Nezikin, were printed during the author's life in Livorno in 1776-1790; however, the work on Sidrei Kodshim and Taharot remained in manuscript form. In 1887, Rabbi Moshe Pardo Ra'avad of Jerusalem and of Thebes Egypt desired to print the last two parts [Tosefet Kedusha and Tosefet Tahara]. His nephew Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Pardo was sent abroad to collect money for expenses. He was equipped with this notebook, which starts with approbations and recommendations by Eretz Yisrael Torah scholars of those days. During his journey, signatures and recommendations of rabbis and various figures from the communities he reached were added to the notebook. Because he fulfilled his mission, Seder Kodshim was printed in Jerusalem in 1890. Later, efforts were expended to print the work on Seder Taharot as well and in 1896, Jerusalem Torah scholars signed again a special recommendation for Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Pardo in the same notebook, but Seder Taharot was never printed.
The notebook starts with letters of recommendation from 1887, by Rabbi Moshe Pardo [Ra'avad of Jerusalem and Ra'avak of Thebes who was Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov's uncle], followed by another letter signed by Sefardi Jerusalem rabbis; Rishon LeZion Rabbi Refael Meir Panigel, Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar and a recommendation letter by Rabbi Shmuel Salant [signature slightly torn]. The following leaves have recommendation signed by rabbis: Hebron rabbis, Rabbi Eliyahu Saliman Meni, Rabbi Yom Tov Parche and Rabbi Rachamim Yosef Franko; a letter by Rabbi Moshe HaLevi – the Chacham Bashi of Turkey; a letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Abulafia Rabbi of Damascus.
Further on, are letters by rabbis of various communities in the Turkish Balkan cities, and from Tlemsan [Algeria]. On the margins are many signatures of contributors and subscribers from their communities. Amongst the names are Rabbi Leon Pinchi and Rabbi Avraham Avinon of Sarajevo, Rabbi Ya'akov Chananya Kobo of Thessaloniki, Rabbi Chaim Belaich of Tlemsan Algeria, Rabbi Mordechai Giron – Chacham Bashi of Adrianople, etc.
Further in the notebook are letters of recommendation by Jerusalem rabbis from 1896 for printing the second volume on Seder Taharot, signed by the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar, Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi Refael Yitzchak etc.
A number of pages are in French, with signatures and lists from various people with several signatures of Rabbi Moshe Pardo.
[30] written pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, coarse tears to bottom corner of all leaves with damage to text and signatures. Stains. Loose or detached leaves. Damaged binding.
The first parts of Chasdei David on the Tosefta, on Sedarim Zera'im, Moed, Nashim and Nezikin, were printed during the author's life in Livorno in 1776-1790; however, the work on Sidrei Kodshim and Taharot remained in manuscript form. In 1887, Rabbi Moshe Pardo Ra'avad of Jerusalem and of Thebes Egypt desired to print the last two parts [Tosefet Kedusha and Tosefet Tahara]. His nephew Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Pardo was sent abroad to collect money for expenses. He was equipped with this notebook, which starts with approbations and recommendations by Eretz Yisrael Torah scholars of those days. During his journey, signatures and recommendations of rabbis and various figures from the communities he reached were added to the notebook. Because he fulfilled his mission, Seder Kodshim was printed in Jerusalem in 1890. Later, efforts were expended to print the work on Seder Taharot as well and in 1896, Jerusalem Torah scholars signed again a special recommendation for Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Pardo in the same notebook, but Seder Taharot was never printed.
The notebook starts with letters of recommendation from 1887, by Rabbi Moshe Pardo [Ra'avad of Jerusalem and Ra'avak of Thebes who was Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov's uncle], followed by another letter signed by Sefardi Jerusalem rabbis; Rishon LeZion Rabbi Refael Meir Panigel, Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar and a recommendation letter by Rabbi Shmuel Salant [signature slightly torn]. The following leaves have recommendation signed by rabbis: Hebron rabbis, Rabbi Eliyahu Saliman Meni, Rabbi Yom Tov Parche and Rabbi Rachamim Yosef Franko; a letter by Rabbi Moshe HaLevi – the Chacham Bashi of Turkey; a letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Abulafia Rabbi of Damascus.
Further on, are letters by rabbis of various communities in the Turkish Balkan cities, and from Tlemsan [Algeria]. On the margins are many signatures of contributors and subscribers from their communities. Amongst the names are Rabbi Leon Pinchi and Rabbi Avraham Avinon of Sarajevo, Rabbi Ya'akov Chananya Kobo of Thessaloniki, Rabbi Chaim Belaich of Tlemsan Algeria, Rabbi Mordechai Giron – Chacham Bashi of Adrianople, etc.
Further in the notebook are letters of recommendation by Jerusalem rabbis from 1896 for printing the second volume on Seder Taharot, signed by the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Ya'akov Shaul Elyashar, Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi Refael Yitzchak etc.
A number of pages are in French, with signatures and lists from various people with several signatures of Rabbi Moshe Pardo.
[30] written pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, coarse tears to bottom corner of all leaves with damage to text and signatures. Stains. Loose or detached leaves. Damaged binding.
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Manuscripts – Polemic and Research, Community and Emissary Notebooks
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