Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
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Letter of blessing by Rebbetzin Nechama Dinah Schneerson, wife of Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson of Lubavitch-Chabad (the Rayatz). Brooklyn 1950.
Written in Yiddish, typewritten on official stationery, with the Rebbetzin's signature.
Rebbetzin Nechama Dinah (1882-1971), daughter of Rabbi Avraham Schneerson, son of the Rebbe author of Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Wife of the Rayatz. In the summer of 1927, at the time her husband was imprisoned, she led the fight for his release and rescue in spite of the danger involved in these activities under the communist rule.
21 cm. Good condition, stains and folding marks.
Written in Yiddish, typewritten on official stationery, with the Rebbetzin's signature.
Rebbetzin Nechama Dinah (1882-1971), daughter of Rabbi Avraham Schneerson, son of the Rebbe author of Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Wife of the Rayatz. In the summer of 1927, at the time her husband was imprisoned, she led the fight for his release and rescue in spite of the danger involved in these activities under the communist rule.
21 cm. Good condition, stains and folding marks.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Collection of publications / single leaves from various times printed and distributed by Kollel Chabad in Eretz Israel. 1910-1936.
Including: Lithograph of a handwritten letter by the Rayatz, to assist the Kollel's needy members. Rostov-na-Donu 1921. • Letter signed by Rabbi S. Zalman Havlin, head of the Torat Emet Yeshiva. • Various receipts of Kollel Chabad, some completed with signatures. • Emergency fund – printed leaf of US postage stamps with a picture of the Temple Mount and the Torat Emet Yeshiva building in Jerusalem, etc.
14 items, varied size and colors, overall very-good condition.
Including: Lithograph of a handwritten letter by the Rayatz, to assist the Kollel's needy members. Rostov-na-Donu 1921. • Letter signed by Rabbi S. Zalman Havlin, head of the Torat Emet Yeshiva. • Various receipts of Kollel Chabad, some completed with signatures. • Emergency fund – printed leaf of US postage stamps with a picture of the Temple Mount and the Torat Emet Yeshiva building in Jerusalem, etc.
14 items, varied size and colors, overall very-good condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Chabad Chassidism – compilation of printed proclamations and leaves:
• Awaken Awaken Jerusalem" – Printed proclamation against Rabbi Zevin and the Mizrachi movement, by Chabad Chassidism in Jerusalem. [Jerusalem, Katzburg printing]. • Printed leaf, letter by the Chabad Rebbe the Rayatz opposing the Mizrachi movement. [Jerusalem, Kalisher printing press]. • Letter of guidance by the Rebbe Rayatz of Chabad to yeshiva students. [Jerusalem, Weinfeld printing press]. • Printed leaf, "copy" of a telegram sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe [the Rayatz] to Rabbi Herzog, on the polemic of Yaldei Teheran. • Letter by the Rayatz in response to those who ask "how to relate to current events", 14 th of Iyar 1948. Stencil printing. • Yom Shemini Atzeret V'Simchat Torah, printed leaf, by Tzeirei Agudat Chabad in Tel Aviv.
6 paper items, varied size and condition.
• Awaken Awaken Jerusalem" – Printed proclamation against Rabbi Zevin and the Mizrachi movement, by Chabad Chassidism in Jerusalem. [Jerusalem, Katzburg printing]. • Printed leaf, letter by the Chabad Rebbe the Rayatz opposing the Mizrachi movement. [Jerusalem, Kalisher printing press]. • Letter of guidance by the Rebbe Rayatz of Chabad to yeshiva students. [Jerusalem, Weinfeld printing press]. • Printed leaf, "copy" of a telegram sent by the Lubavitcher Rebbe [the Rayatz] to Rabbi Herzog, on the polemic of Yaldei Teheran. • Letter by the Rayatz in response to those who ask "how to relate to current events", 14 th of Iyar 1948. Stencil printing. • Yom Shemini Atzeret V'Simchat Torah, printed leaf, by Tzeirei Agudat Chabad in Tel Aviv.
6 paper items, varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Letter by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe, to Rabbi Yeshaya Horwitz, author of Yavo Shilo. Brooklyn, 1950.
Two leaves, on official stationery of the Center for Education [headed by the Rebbe from 1942], typewritten with many corrections and additions (approximately 28 lines) in the Rebbe's own handwriting. These additions have not been printed in Igrot Kodesh (Vol 3, Igeret 538).
The letter contains kabbalistic thoughts (Gilgul neshamot of Aristotle and Antigonus of Sokho) and halachic matters (laws of Gittin).
2 leaves, 28 cm. Fair condition, stains, folding marks and minor tears.
Two leaves, on official stationery of the Center for Education [headed by the Rebbe from 1942], typewritten with many corrections and additions (approximately 28 lines) in the Rebbe's own handwriting. These additions have not been printed in Igrot Kodesh (Vol 3, Igeret 538).
The letter contains kabbalistic thoughts (Gilgul neshamot of Aristotle and Antigonus of Sokho) and halachic matters (laws of Gittin).
2 leaves, 28 cm. Fair condition, stains, folding marks and minor tears.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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• Three letters with the signature of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch-Chabad [from 1982, 1984 and 1987]. One letter includes blessings for a Brit Milah. • Three letters written on the Rebbe's secretarial stationery, signed by the Rebbe's assistant.
6 letters. 21 cm. Folding marks, stains and file holes.
6 letters. 21 cm. Folding marks, stains and file holes.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Letter of New Year wishes, "Ketiva ve'chatima tova for a good sweet year, material and spiritual", by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad Lubavitch. Brooklyn, 1961.
Official stationery, typewritten and signed by the Rebbe.
21 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
• Enclosed is a dollar given by the Rebbe, for charity. (Laminated, sticker glued on top with his photograph).
Official stationery, typewritten and signed by the Rebbe.
21 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
• Enclosed is a dollar given by the Rebbe, for charity. (Laminated, sticker glued on top with his photograph).
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Letter with New Year wishes, "Ketiva ve'chatima tova for a New Year, for a good and sweet year, blessed in materiality and spirituality", by the Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad-Lubavitch to the Kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Waltuch of Złoczew. Brooklyn, 1951.
Typewritten on official stationery, with his signature.
The Mekubal Rabbi Yosef Waltuch – "The street cleaner" (died in 1983), native of Jerusalem, Tsaddik and miracle-worker, member of a group of kabbalists who clandestinely studied together and were referred to by the name of their professions: "The shoemaker" – Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov, "The artist" – Rabbi Yehuda Patilon (see lot no. 7), "The floor layer" – Rabbi Avraham Fish, "The milkman" – Rabbi Chaim HaCohen.
22 cm. Fair condition. Stains, restored damages within the folding marks.
Typewritten on official stationery, with his signature.
The Mekubal Rabbi Yosef Waltuch – "The street cleaner" (died in 1983), native of Jerusalem, Tsaddik and miracle-worker, member of a group of kabbalists who clandestinely studied together and were referred to by the name of their professions: "The shoemaker" – Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov, "The artist" – Rabbi Yehuda Patilon (see lot no. 7), "The floor layer" – Rabbi Avraham Fish, "The milkman" – Rabbi Chaim HaCohen.
22 cm. Fair condition. Stains, restored damages within the folding marks.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Letter of New Year wishes, "Ketiva Ve'Chatima Tova for a good sweet New Year, in material and spiritual matters", by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad Lubavitch. Brooklyn, 1957. Official stationery, typewritten and signed by the Rebbe.
22 cm. creases and folding marks. Several tears.
• Package of L'acqua miracolosa [Miracle Water], Che vi portera la salut e salvezza [which will bring you cures and salvation]. Includes a glass bottle which contains water blessed by the Rebbe, and a colorful booklet with explanation of the Seven Laws of Noah and the importance of fulfilling them and information about the Chabad Rebbe, placed in a matching box with the Rebbe's picture. Italian. Published by Bet Chabad in Petach Tikva.
Height of bottle: 21 cm. The bottle is not completely full. Overall good condition.
22 cm. creases and folding marks. Several tears.
• Package of L'acqua miracolosa [Miracle Water], Che vi portera la salut e salvezza [which will bring you cures and salvation]. Includes a glass bottle which contains water blessed by the Rebbe, and a colorful booklet with explanation of the Seven Laws of Noah and the importance of fulfilling them and information about the Chabad Rebbe, placed in a matching box with the Rebbe's picture. Italian. Published by Bet Chabad in Petach Tikva.
Height of bottle: 21 cm. The bottle is not completely full. Overall good condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Likutei Amarim Tanya. With bibliography of the Tanya printings, photocopies of the title page of previous editions and manuscripts of the Tanya. Brooklyn, New York, 11th of Nissan 1982.
This edition was distributed by the Lubavitch Rebbe at the "Hitva'adut" (convention) on the 11th of Nissan 1982 (his 80th birthday).
18 cm. Very good condition.
This edition was distributed by the Lubavitch Rebbe at the "Hitva'adut" (convention) on the 11th of Nissan 1982 (his 80th birthday).
18 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Five bills: two one-dollar bills, a five, ten and twenty dollar bills, given by the Chabad Rebbe to give to charity [the dates on which they were given are written on the bills]. – Attached is the authorization of the owner of the bills.
• A one lira coin, glued onto a paper envelope, with the inscription: "1 lira coin of the Admor, for Elka, the 15 th of Tamuz, 1976" [apparently, given by the Lubavitch Rebbe].
• A one lira coin, glued onto a paper envelope, with the inscription: "1 lira coin of the Admor, for Elka, the 15 th of Tamuz, 1976" [apparently, given by the Lubavitch Rebbe].
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A letter of good wishes sent to Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson – the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe in honor of his 90th birthday on the 11th of Nissan 1992, with blessings for good health and for continued "lofty activities".
Typewritten, with signatures of seven rabbis and rebbes who signed their names and the name of their mothers to receive a blessing from the rebbe as one does in a kvittel. Among the signatures: Rebbe Avraham Yechiel Lemberger of Makova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Safrin of Komarno, Rabbi Pinchas Yitzchak Biderman of Lelów-Nicholsburg, and others.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good condition, folding marks and creases.
Typewritten, with signatures of seven rabbis and rebbes who signed their names and the name of their mothers to receive a blessing from the rebbe as one does in a kvittel. Among the signatures: Rebbe Avraham Yechiel Lemberger of Makova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Safrin of Komarno, Rabbi Pinchas Yitzchak Biderman of Lelów-Nicholsburg, and others.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good condition, folding marks and creases.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Chabad Chassidism – large archive of letters (over 300 letters), by its Chassidic sages and rabbis, emissaries of Chabad throughout the world, institution managers and community activists.
The majority of the letters were sent to Rabbi Efraim Wolf, among the chief activists of Chabad in Eretz Israel. Many letters by Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary (son-in-law of the Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn and brother-in-law of the last Rebbe of Lubavitch), and by sages of Chabad. Writers include: Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, Rabbi Dover Baumgarten, Rabbi Betzalel Vilshensky, Rabbi Shneor Zalman Srevrenski, Rabbi Binyamin Eliyahu Gorodski, and more. • Includes several letters by distinguished individuals not related to Chabad Chassidism (among them two letters from Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss, Av Beit Din of the Eida Hacharedit, author of Minchat Yitzchak). Includes several photocopies of letters (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and more).
Over 300 letters. Sizes vary, overall good condition.
The majority of the letters were sent to Rabbi Efraim Wolf, among the chief activists of Chabad in Eretz Israel. Many letters by Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary (son-in-law of the Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn and brother-in-law of the last Rebbe of Lubavitch), and by sages of Chabad. Writers include: Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, Rabbi Dover Baumgarten, Rabbi Betzalel Vilshensky, Rabbi Shneor Zalman Srevrenski, Rabbi Binyamin Eliyahu Gorodski, and more. • Includes several letters by distinguished individuals not related to Chabad Chassidism (among them two letters from Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss, Av Beit Din of the Eida Hacharedit, author of Minchat Yitzchak). Includes several photocopies of letters (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and more).
Over 300 letters. Sizes vary, overall good condition.
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