Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Shas HaGadol She’Ba’Gdolim, Tractate Berachot, with commentaries and many additions, published by Rabbi Yosef Shapetshnik. London, [1919].
Volume designed in an exceptionally large format. Five title pages. With various additions to the "Seder Hadaf", besides the regular commentaries, such as the “Rishon Le'Zion” commentary by the author of “Or HaChaim”, the “Tirat Kesef” commentary by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Guttenyu, compilations from various books, etc. Other additions are found at the end of the volume.
Stamps (German) of Rabbi Moshe Shimshon Wasserman Av Bet Din of Darmstadt [and other German cities, author of the “She'elat Moshe” responsa]. Dedication in his handwriting on the leaf before the first title page: “I have given this gift in honor of the Rebbe of Husyityn, the holy Moshe Shimon Wasserman Rabbi of Darmstadt”. The book was given as a gift to the Rebbe Yisrael Freidman of Husiatyn (1858-1949), who resided in Vienna, Austria together with many of the Ruzin rebbes from World War I until he moved to Palestine shortly before the Holocaust.
Volume in an especially large format. [6], 13 leaves, 27-36 pages, 13-17 leaves, 37-42 pages, 18-26 leaves, 43-54 pages, 27-64 leaves, 55-100 pages. 50 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Damages on the binding.
No other tractates of this Talmud were printed.
Volume designed in an exceptionally large format. Five title pages. With various additions to the "Seder Hadaf", besides the regular commentaries, such as the “Rishon Le'Zion” commentary by the author of “Or HaChaim”, the “Tirat Kesef” commentary by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Guttenyu, compilations from various books, etc. Other additions are found at the end of the volume.
Stamps (German) of Rabbi Moshe Shimshon Wasserman Av Bet Din of Darmstadt [and other German cities, author of the “She'elat Moshe” responsa]. Dedication in his handwriting on the leaf before the first title page: “I have given this gift in honor of the Rebbe of Husyityn, the holy Moshe Shimon Wasserman Rabbi of Darmstadt”. The book was given as a gift to the Rebbe Yisrael Freidman of Husiatyn (1858-1949), who resided in Vienna, Austria together with many of the Ruzin rebbes from World War I until he moved to Palestine shortly before the Holocaust.
Volume in an especially large format. [6], 13 leaves, 27-36 pages, 13-17 leaves, 37-42 pages, 18-26 leaves, 43-54 pages, 27-64 leaves, 55-100 pages. 50 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Damages on the binding.
No other tractates of this Talmud were printed.
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Chassidism – Manuscripts and Glosses, Signatures and Dedications
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Volume, which contains several books of the teachings of the Ruzhyn-Sadigura Rebbes, with various stamps and ex-libris labels of the private library of Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman of Sadigura- Przemyśl. On Page 8 of Beit Yisrael is a gloss in his handwriting in which he brings an interesting tradition from his grandfather Rabbi Avraham of Pohrebysche [father of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn] at the time of his death.
• Knesset Yisrael, exquisite compilations by Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn and by his sons, by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Warsaw, (1906) [stereotype edition, bibliographically unlisted – 1909].
• Beit Yisrael by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Siftei Tsaddikim by Rabbi Ya'akov Leiner of Radzin. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Menorah HaTehorah by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Teomim-Frankel. Przemyśl-Bilgoria. 1911. First edition.
Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman author of Knesset Mordechai (1896-1979), son of Rebbe Aharon of Sadigura and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Mezhiboz. In 1913, at the age of 16, he was appointed Rebbe succeeding his father and served as Rebbe for 66 years. In 1914, he moved to Vienna and in 1934 to Przemyśl. He served as one of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah for many years. In 1939, he visited Eretz Israel and following the advice of his uncle Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatin remained in Eretz Israel. His family merited joining him there and ascended with his entire library before the Holocaust erupted. He established his Beit Midrash Knesset Mordechai in Tel Aviv. These books have various stamps of the rebbe: from Tel Aviv, Przemyśl and from his temporary stay in the US.
For additional information, please see Hebrew description.
146 pages; 164 pages; [2], 4-29; 96 pages. 21 cm. Brittle paper, varying condition, good to fair. Damages to the last leaves of the fourth book. Old binding, worn.
• Knesset Yisrael, exquisite compilations by Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn and by his sons, by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Warsaw, (1906) [stereotype edition, bibliographically unlisted – 1909].
• Beit Yisrael by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Siftei Tsaddikim by Rabbi Ya'akov Leiner of Radzin. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Menorah HaTehorah by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Teomim-Frankel. Przemyśl-Bilgoria. 1911. First edition.
Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman author of Knesset Mordechai (1896-1979), son of Rebbe Aharon of Sadigura and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Mezhiboz. In 1913, at the age of 16, he was appointed Rebbe succeeding his father and served as Rebbe for 66 years. In 1914, he moved to Vienna and in 1934 to Przemyśl. He served as one of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah for many years. In 1939, he visited Eretz Israel and following the advice of his uncle Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatin remained in Eretz Israel. His family merited joining him there and ascended with his entire library before the Holocaust erupted. He established his Beit Midrash Knesset Mordechai in Tel Aviv. These books have various stamps of the rebbe: from Tel Aviv, Przemyśl and from his temporary stay in the US.
For additional information, please see Hebrew description.
146 pages; 164 pages; [2], 4-29; 96 pages. 21 cm. Brittle paper, varying condition, good to fair. Damages to the last leaves of the fourth book. Old binding, worn.
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Chassidism – Manuscripts and Glosses, Signatures and Dedications
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Lot 116 Siddur Tefilla Yeshara HeChadash - Berdichev-Boston Version - Dedication by the Boston Rebbe
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Siddur Tefilla Yeshara HeChadash and Keter Nehora HaShalem. Prayers for the whole year, Berdychiv –Boston version. With the Keter Nehora commentary, by Rabbi Aharon HaCohen of Apta. Proofread and published by the Boston Rebbe, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Horowitz. Brooklyn, 1976. On the flyleaf is a wedding dedication, handwritten and signed by Rebbe "Levi Yitzchak HaLevi of Boston", who published the siddur.
Rebbe Levi Yitchak Horowitz of Boston (1821-2010), son of Rebbe Pinchas David HaLevi Horowitz, founder of the Boston dynasty, was very involved in chesed activities and in kiruv. He also founded the Rofeh Organization which assists those who come to the Boston Medical Center (US). From 1989, he served as a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah of
Agudat Yisrael.
[2], 517, [18] pages. 23 cm. Good condition, stains, damaged original binding.
Rebbe Levi Yitchak Horowitz of Boston (1821-2010), son of Rebbe Pinchas David HaLevi Horowitz, founder of the Boston dynasty, was very involved in chesed activities and in kiruv. He also founded the Rofeh Organization which assists those who come to the Boston Medical Center (US). From 1989, he served as a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah of
Agudat Yisrael.
[2], 517, [18] pages. 23 cm. Good condition, stains, damaged original binding.
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Chassidism – Manuscripts and Glosses, Signatures and Dedications
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Two books from the library of the Gaon Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund, Av-Beit-Din Jerusalem, with signatures. In one book appear inscriptions and signatures in his handwriting, from his childhood, when he was 8 years of age.
• Sefer Shita Mekubetzet, about Baba Batra Tractate. Warsaw, 1901.
Inscriptions and signatures: "belongs to Adoni Avi Mori Verabi the famous Gaon…Israel Freund"(1912); "belongs to…Rabbi the genius righteous and holy etc…; inscription in pencil: "Hebra Kinyan Sefarim" and additional inscriptions in pen and pencil. "Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund" ink stamps from the time he was Av Beit Din of Satmar and an additional ink stamp from Jerusalem: "Moshe Aryeh Friend…- presently Rabbi of…the Eda Hacharedit in Jerusalem".
• Hari"m responsa, by Rebbe Gaon rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur author of "Chidushei Hari"m". Josefow, 1867. First edition. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 112). Ink stamp of Rabbi "Moshe Aryeh Freund…presently rabbi of …Eda HaCharedit Jerusalem..".
The holy and righteous genius Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996), son of the holy Rabbi Yisrael Av Beit Din of Bonyhad (d.1940) and grandson of the Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Nasaud (1855-1932), son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund head of Nasaud congregation of Siget during the time of the "Yitav Lev" and the "Kedushat Yom Tov". One of the loyal disciples of the Rebbe of Satmar Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, served as rabbinical authority in Satmar, Av Beit Din of Nasaud from 1938. After the holocaust he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar and as a rabbinical authority. Chief Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. After the demise of the "Minchat Yitzchak" he was appointed as Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. For many years was known as being a righteous miracle worker
and was sought after for blessings by people in need of salvation. Rama Yeshiva and Talmud Torah are named after him, in Kiryat Rama and Beit-Shemesh.
Two books, size and condition varies. With embossing on the bindings “from the books of the Gaon Rabeinu Moshe Aryeh Freund…Jerusalem”.
• Sefer Shita Mekubetzet, about Baba Batra Tractate. Warsaw, 1901.
Inscriptions and signatures: "belongs to Adoni Avi Mori Verabi the famous Gaon…Israel Freund"(1912); "belongs to…Rabbi the genius righteous and holy etc…; inscription in pencil: "Hebra Kinyan Sefarim" and additional inscriptions in pen and pencil. "Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund" ink stamps from the time he was Av Beit Din of Satmar and an additional ink stamp from Jerusalem: "Moshe Aryeh Friend…- presently Rabbi of…the Eda Hacharedit in Jerusalem".
• Hari"m responsa, by Rebbe Gaon rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur author of "Chidushei Hari"m". Josefow, 1867. First edition. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 112). Ink stamp of Rabbi "Moshe Aryeh Freund…presently rabbi of …Eda HaCharedit Jerusalem..".
The holy and righteous genius Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996), son of the holy Rabbi Yisrael Av Beit Din of Bonyhad (d.1940) and grandson of the Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Nasaud (1855-1932), son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund head of Nasaud congregation of Siget during the time of the "Yitav Lev" and the "Kedushat Yom Tov". One of the loyal disciples of the Rebbe of Satmar Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, served as rabbinical authority in Satmar, Av Beit Din of Nasaud from 1938. After the holocaust he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar and as a rabbinical authority. Chief Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. After the demise of the "Minchat Yitzchak" he was appointed as Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. For many years was known as being a righteous miracle worker
and was sought after for blessings by people in need of salvation. Rama Yeshiva and Talmud Torah are named after him, in Kiryat Rama and Beit-Shemesh.
Two books, size and condition varies. With embossing on the bindings “from the books of the Gaon Rabeinu Moshe Aryeh Freund…Jerusalem”.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Likutei Moharan, Volumes 1-2 Kadma'a V'Tanyana... "Pure essays of the famous Chassid… Rabbi Nachman of Breslov". (1809), [Lemberg?, Zhovkva?, 1830s?].
Handsome ownership inscription from 1849 that the book belongs to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Weiss signed by Rabbi Shlomo R.Y.C. Klein.
[1], 81 leaves; [1], 29 leaves. 21 cm. Thick, high-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and stains, wear damage to frame of first title page, worn contemporary binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 285. The title page has no note of the place of printing. The year 1809 is written on the title page [cannot be right because Rebbe Nachman of Breslov died in 1811 and here, the initials z"l (of blessed memory) are written after his name]. Opinions differ as to the year of printing and also as to the place of printing; whether in Lemberg or Zhovkva or in Korets. Rabbi Nathan Tzvi König (Neveh Tzadikim, B'nei Brak, 1969, page 41) writes that it was printed in Lemberg, c. 1830. Contradicting opinions: Rosenthal, Yode'ah Sefer and Tzedner: Korets 1809.
Handsome ownership inscription from 1849 that the book belongs to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Weiss signed by Rabbi Shlomo R.Y.C. Klein.
[1], 81 leaves; [1], 29 leaves. 21 cm. Thick, high-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and stains, wear damage to frame of first title page, worn contemporary binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 285. The title page has no note of the place of printing. The year 1809 is written on the title page [cannot be right because Rebbe Nachman of Breslov died in 1811 and here, the initials z"l (of blessed memory) are written after his name]. Opinions differ as to the year of printing and also as to the place of printing; whether in Lemberg or Zhovkva or in Korets. Rabbi Nathan Tzvi König (Neveh Tzadikim, B'nei Brak, 1969, page 41) writes that it was printed in Lemberg, c. 1830. Contradicting opinions: Rosenthal, Yode'ah Sefer and Tzedner: Korets 1809.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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• Likutei Tefillot, according to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, by his disciple Rabbi Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov, with Tikun HaKlali. [Zhovkva, between 1860-1876]. Separate title page for Tikun HaKlali.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Moshe ben Asher Zelig Bzeshiliansky of Teplik – "Rabbi Alter Tepliker", one of the foremost Breslov Chassidim at the turn of the 19th century. Disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Chigirin (Cherin) and Breslov Chassidic elders. One of the leading disseminators of the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov who also wrote and published many books with his teachings. He was murdered in a pogrom in his city of Teplik in the month of Adar 1919.
[8], 216; 99; [9] leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and some tears. Original leather cover, damaged. Stamps and ownership inscriptions.
• Kitzur Likutei Moharan, by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Without place or date of printing. [Zhovkva or Lemberg? 1849?].
[38] leaves (two leaves are missing in the middle). 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear. Non-original binding.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Moshe ben Asher Zelig Bzeshiliansky of Teplik – "Rabbi Alter Tepliker", one of the foremost Breslov Chassidim at the turn of the 19th century. Disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Chigirin (Cherin) and Breslov Chassidic elders. One of the leading disseminators of the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov who also wrote and published many books with his teachings. He was murdered in a pogrom in his city of Teplik in the month of Adar 1919.
[8], 216; 99; [9] leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and some tears. Original leather cover, damaged. Stamps and ownership inscriptions.
• Kitzur Likutei Moharan, by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Without place or date of printing. [Zhovkva or Lemberg? 1849?].
[38] leaves (two leaves are missing in the middle). 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear. Non-original binding.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Ya'arat HaDvash, Otzar HaShorashim Ve'Aruch, by Rabbi Yechezkel Ya'akov Rachamim; with Shemot HaTsaddikim by Rabbi Natan of Breslov. Bombay (India), 1890.
Dictionary arranged according to the roots in the Bible, the Mishnah and the Talmud and a glossary of the Zohar. With explanations in Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic and English. The book contains roots beginning with the letter Aleph and it seems that no other parts were published.
At the beginning of the book, the entire book of “Shemot HaTsaddikim” by Rabbi Natan of Breslov is printed.
[65], 92, 6, 78, 6 pages. 26 cm. Overall good condition. The title page is partially detached. Tears on the last leaf. Few stains. Damages on the binding.
Dictionary arranged according to the roots in the Bible, the Mishnah and the Talmud and a glossary of the Zohar. With explanations in Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic and English. The book contains roots beginning with the letter Aleph and it seems that no other parts were published.
At the beginning of the book, the entire book of “Shemot HaTsaddikim” by Rabbi Natan of Breslov is printed.
[65], 92, 6, 78, 6 pages. 26 cm. Overall good condition. The title page is partially detached. Tears on the last leaf. Few stains. Damages on the binding.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Large collection of Breslov Chassidic books, from c. 1850-1930:
• Likutei Moharan. • Shivchei HaRan. • Sipurei Ma'asiot (of various editions). • Meshivat Nefesh (first edition, Lemberg 1902). • Alim Li'Trufah. • Ma'agalei Tzedek. • Sefer HaMidot. • Hanhagot Yesharot – Shemot HaTzaddikim. • Tikun HaKlali. • More.
Approximately 22 volumes and booklets, with more than 25 books. Varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
• Likutei Moharan. • Shivchei HaRan. • Sipurei Ma'asiot (of various editions). • Meshivat Nefesh (first edition, Lemberg 1902). • Alim Li'Trufah. • Ma'agalei Tzedek. • Sefer HaMidot. • Hanhagot Yesharot – Shemot HaTzaddikim. • Tikun HaKlali. • More.
Approximately 22 volumes and booklets, with more than 25 books. Varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Large collection of Breslov Chassidic Books, printed in Jerusalem, Poland, and other places:
• Likutei Tefillot (several editions). • Likutei Tefillot Ve'Tachanunim. • Likutei Moharan. • Kitzur Likutei Moharan. Sefer HaMidot. • Sipurei Ma'asiot. • Kochvei Or. • Hishtapchut HaNefesh. • Be'ur HaLikutim. • Avaneha Barzel. • Shivchei HaRan. • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (first edition, Lemberg 1876). • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (Jerusalem, 1936 – with a dedication from 1939 from "Moshe Shapira") and more.
Approximately 22 books, varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
• Likutei Tefillot (several editions). • Likutei Tefillot Ve'Tachanunim. • Likutei Moharan. • Kitzur Likutei Moharan. Sefer HaMidot. • Sipurei Ma'asiot. • Kochvei Or. • Hishtapchut HaNefesh. • Be'ur HaLikutim. • Avaneha Barzel. • Shivchei HaRan. • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (first edition, Lemberg 1876). • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (Jerusalem, 1936 – with a dedication from 1939 from "Moshe Shapira") and more.
Approximately 22 books, varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Collection of printed proclamations for a "Kibbutz" of Breslov Chassidim in Jerusalem, by the "Shamash Herald" R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover. Jerusalem, [1948-1962].
These proclamations were printed annually by R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover, a Jerusalem Breslov Chassid, to fulfill the testament of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov "to make a proclamation" and to encourage Breslov Chassidim to pray together in one united group on Rosh HaShana. In each proclamation, the author adds various compilations from the books of Rabbi Nachman and his disciples and details connected to the Jerusalem Breslov Chassidim. The content changes from year to year.
The collection includes several copies of some proclamations. Following is the list of proclamations: Proclamation 3 – for Rosh HaShana 1948, Proclamation 4 – for 1949 (7 copies), Proclamation 5 – for 1950 (2 copies), Proclamation 8 – for 1953 (4 copies), Proclamation 10 – for 1955 (3 copies; with a picture of the city of Uman and the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 11 – for 1956 (2 copies; with a picture of the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 13 – for 1958, Proclamation 17 – for 1962.
21 “proclamations” (some cover several pages), varied size and condition. Some with tears and damages.
These proclamations were printed annually by R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover, a Jerusalem Breslov Chassid, to fulfill the testament of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov "to make a proclamation" and to encourage Breslov Chassidim to pray together in one united group on Rosh HaShana. In each proclamation, the author adds various compilations from the books of Rabbi Nachman and his disciples and details connected to the Jerusalem Breslov Chassidim. The content changes from year to year.
The collection includes several copies of some proclamations. Following is the list of proclamations: Proclamation 3 – for Rosh HaShana 1948, Proclamation 4 – for 1949 (7 copies), Proclamation 5 – for 1950 (2 copies), Proclamation 8 – for 1953 (4 copies), Proclamation 10 – for 1955 (3 copies; with a picture of the city of Uman and the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 11 – for 1956 (2 copies; with a picture of the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 13 – for 1958, Proclamation 17 – for 1962.
21 “proclamations” (some cover several pages), varied size and condition. Some with tears and damages.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Letter with the signature of Rebbe "Baruch Asher ben Rebbe Aharon". In a letter written as a receipt for a gift of two rubles received by one of his admirers, Rabbi Baruch Asher writes: "…and I have said that the G-d… shall assist me to send him salvation as he wishes and at all times He is impressed upon my mind and my heart…". Further on in the letter, he blesses him: "…I bless him that he shall have peace and should be blessed with plenty of success in his dealings…".
Rabbi Baruch Asher Twersky (died 1905), the youngest son of Rebbe Aharon HaMagid of Chernobyl, maternal grandson of Rabbi Aharon of Tetiyev, grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov was the son-in-law of his uncle, his father's brother Rebbe Moshe of Korostyshiv. From 1872, he succeeded his father as rebbe together with his brother Rebbe Yeshaya Meshulam Zisha (died 1981). He had thousands of Chassidim. Was known as a holy man who prayed fervently for the Jewish people. He had much faith in G-d and was able to perform wonders. Was a great Torah scholar and negotiated on halachic topics with his cousin Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornistopol.
16 cm. Good condition. Professional restoration to edges.
Rabbi Baruch Asher Twersky (died 1905), the youngest son of Rebbe Aharon HaMagid of Chernobyl, maternal grandson of Rabbi Aharon of Tetiyev, grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov was the son-in-law of his uncle, his father's brother Rebbe Moshe of Korostyshiv. From 1872, he succeeded his father as rebbe together with his brother Rebbe Yeshaya Meshulam Zisha (died 1981). He had thousands of Chassidim. Was known as a holy man who prayed fervently for the Jewish people. He had much faith in G-d and was able to perform wonders. Was a great Torah scholar and negotiated on halachic topics with his cousin Rebbe Mordechai Dov of Hornistopol.
16 cm. Good condition. Professional restoration to edges.
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Letters – Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A letter in Yiddish, handwritten and signed by Rebbetzin Freida Freidman, widow of Rebbe Yosef HaCohen of Rymanów, to the philanthropist Rabbi Abish Berman of Turka with a request for financial assistance following the past year's events. [World War I, c. 1915].
Rebbe Yosef Freidman of Rymanów (1844-1913), the youngest son of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Rymanów was orphaned as a child and raised by his stepfather Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn who remarried his mother, the righteous Rebbetzin Malka. After the death of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn, his mother remained in the Sadigura court with her young son and daughter. Her son Yosef was seven years old at the time and Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov, the elder Sadigura Rebbe guarded his education and molded his spiritual character to render him capable of succeeding his father Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Rymanów. After his marriage with Rebbetzin Freida a descendent of the Ba'al Shem Tov, the elder Rebbe of Sadigura represented the bridegroom and Rabbi Yosef was part of his household and was treated with honor and love like a son and even signed his family name ”Freidman" like the rest of his family. In 1867, at the age of 23, the Sadigura Rebbe ordered him to move to Rymanów to succeed his father in leading the congregation and he lived there until his death in 1913.
Leaf 23.5 cm. Good condition, folding marks, few stains and wear.
Rebbe Yosef Freidman of Rymanów (1844-1913), the youngest son of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Rymanów was orphaned as a child and raised by his stepfather Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn who remarried his mother, the righteous Rebbetzin Malka. After the death of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn, his mother remained in the Sadigura court with her young son and daughter. Her son Yosef was seven years old at the time and Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov, the elder Sadigura Rebbe guarded his education and molded his spiritual character to render him capable of succeeding his father Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Rymanów. After his marriage with Rebbetzin Freida a descendent of the Ba'al Shem Tov, the elder Rebbe of Sadigura represented the bridegroom and Rabbi Yosef was part of his household and was treated with honor and love like a son and even signed his family name ”Freidman" like the rest of his family. In 1867, at the age of 23, the Sadigura Rebbe ordered him to move to Rymanów to succeed his father in leading the congregation and he lived there until his death in 1913.
Leaf 23.5 cm. Good condition, folding marks, few stains and wear.
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