Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Collection of Kabbalistic books from the Rebbes of Komarno:
1-3. Sefer Zohar Chai, commentary on the Zohar according to the writings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, by R. Yitzchak Isaac Safrin of Komarno. Lviv-Premysl, 1875-1881. Three volumes out of five: the second volume on Bereshit, the second volume on Shemot, and the volume on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.
4. Sefer Ohr Einayim, compilation of Kabbalistic concepts and explanations, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, [1882]. Tear to the bottom of the title page.
5. Sefer Ben Beiti, commentary on Sefer Bereshit, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, 1900.
6. Sefer Damesek Eliezer, commentary on the Zohar, Section VII, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno. Mukacheve, 1928. Signature on the title page: "The earth and its contents belong to G-d. Chaim Rotter".
6 volumes. Size and condition vary.
1-3. Sefer Zohar Chai, commentary on the Zohar according to the writings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, by R. Yitzchak Isaac Safrin of Komarno. Lviv-Premysl, 1875-1881. Three volumes out of five: the second volume on Bereshit, the second volume on Shemot, and the volume on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.
4. Sefer Ohr Einayim, compilation of Kabbalistic concepts and explanations, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, [1882]. Tear to the bottom of the title page.
5. Sefer Ben Beiti, commentary on Sefer Bereshit, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, 1900.
6. Sefer Damesek Eliezer, commentary on the Zohar, Section VII, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno. Mukacheve, 1928. Signature on the title page: "The earth and its contents belong to G-d. Chaim Rotter".
6 volumes. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Beit Aharon, on the Torah and service of G-d, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody (Brod), 1875. First edition. Two title pages.
The beginning of the book contains letters and behavior recommendations from the Karlin Chassidic dynasty: Rebbe Aharon Hagadol of Karlin, his son Rebbe Asher (the first), his son Rebbe Aharon (the elder), and his son Rebbe Asher (the second).
[4] leaves, 316 pages, [3, 2] pages. Exceptionally wide margins. 28.5 cm. Most of the book is printed on high quality paper. Wear and detached leaves. Stains. Elegant leather binding, old and worn, in a worn cardboard case.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82. There are discrepancies between first edition volumes, since the edition was edited during printing. For example: this volume contains the paragraph "Let it be known that [this volume] has approbations from the great scholars and rabbis of our generation, as well as approbations from Sephardic rabbis… one who hearkens to these words will live in peace and receive many blessings". Other volumes contain this paragraph (with slightly different wording), in a different location. It is clear that this volume is the most complete and correct version of the first edition. [Regarding the corrections during the printing stages, see R. A. Shor, Regarding the Writing and Printing of the Beit Aharon Books, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, Year 6, Issue 1 (31), pp. 139-147].
The beginning of the book contains letters and behavior recommendations from the Karlin Chassidic dynasty: Rebbe Aharon Hagadol of Karlin, his son Rebbe Asher (the first), his son Rebbe Aharon (the elder), and his son Rebbe Asher (the second).
[4] leaves, 316 pages, [3, 2] pages. Exceptionally wide margins. 28.5 cm. Most of the book is printed on high quality paper. Wear and detached leaves. Stains. Elegant leather binding, old and worn, in a worn cardboard case.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82. There are discrepancies between first edition volumes, since the edition was edited during printing. For example: this volume contains the paragraph "Let it be known that [this volume] has approbations from the great scholars and rabbis of our generation, as well as approbations from Sephardic rabbis… one who hearkens to these words will live in peace and receive many blessings". Other volumes contain this paragraph (with slightly different wording), in a different location. It is clear that this volume is the most complete and correct version of the first edition. [Regarding the corrections during the printing stages, see R. A. Shor, Regarding the Writing and Printing of the Beit Aharon Books, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, Year 6, Issue 1 (31), pp. 139-147].
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Responsa Divrei Chaim, sections I-II, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Lviv: Avraham Yitzchak Mankish, 1875. First edition.
"That I have collected… from the responsa that I discussed and corresponded with the great scholars of the generation… Chaim, rabbi of Sanz. Edited by the grandsons of the author".
[2], 134; [4], 120 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Most of the pages are in good condition. Tears and gluing on verso of title page, tears and gluing on the last pages. Binding with damaged leather spine.
"That I have collected… from the responsa that I discussed and corresponded with the great scholars of the generation… Chaim, rabbi of Sanz. Edited by the grandsons of the author".
[2], 134; [4], 120 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Most of the pages are in good condition. Tears and gluing on verso of title page, tears and gluing on the last pages. Binding with damaged leather spine.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Irin Kadishin, "Holy, elevated thoughts on the Torah, and other precious compilations…", by R. Yisrael Friedman, Rebbe of Ruzhyn, with compilations by his son, R. Avraham Yaakov Friedman of Sadigura (Sadhora). Warsaw, 1885.
Two title pages, the second printed in gold ink.
Following the title pages, the publisher explains that he did not seek approbations for this work in order to avoid impinging on the honor of the great R. Yisrael: "I refrained from seeking approbations for this work as is customary, for how could I possibly do so without detracting from the honor of or master and leader, the great R. Yisrael?...". However, this copy does contain an approbation on a separate paper attached to the book. This paper was probably not added to the entire printing but only to select volumes. In this copy, it is added after the second title page. On this page the printer writes: "This volume was brought to Sadhora where it was shown to the great R. Yitzchak and R. Yisrael who approved of the work, at which point it was accepted into all Jewish homes with great rejoicing".
11, 13-65 leaves + [1] leaf attached between leaves 2-3. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Brittle, delicate paper. Original binding, worn and damaged; spine partially missing.
Two title pages, the second printed in gold ink.
Following the title pages, the publisher explains that he did not seek approbations for this work in order to avoid impinging on the honor of the great R. Yisrael: "I refrained from seeking approbations for this work as is customary, for how could I possibly do so without detracting from the honor of or master and leader, the great R. Yisrael?...". However, this copy does contain an approbation on a separate paper attached to the book. This paper was probably not added to the entire printing but only to select volumes. In this copy, it is added after the second title page. On this page the printer writes: "This volume was brought to Sadhora where it was shown to the great R. Yitzchak and R. Yisrael who approved of the work, at which point it was accepted into all Jewish homes with great rejoicing".
11, 13-65 leaves + [1] leaf attached between leaves 2-3. 19 cm. Good condition. Stains. Brittle, delicate paper. Original binding, worn and damaged; spine partially missing.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Tikunei HaZohar with the Be'er Lachai Ro'i commentary by R. Tzvi Hirsch Shapira, the Rebbe of Munkacs, author of "Darkei Teshuva". Munkacs-Beregszasz (Mukacheve-Berehove), 1903-1921. Three volumes.
At the beginning of the third part the author's son, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira of Munkacs, writes that his father did not write the commentary for Tikunim 32-34 (and the end of 55), and he himself completed them.
The third volume is bound with Sefer Kaneh VeKinamon by R. Chanoch Henoch Pak. Slovakia, [1935].
3 volumes. [4], 259, [1] leaves (additional title page that is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, page 259 appears twice); [1], 311 leaves; 448, [1] pages; 48 leaves. Approximately 22 cm. Good condition. Slight staining. Wear to several pages. Brittle paper. Several detached pages. Old bindings.
At the beginning of the third part the author's son, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira of Munkacs, writes that his father did not write the commentary for Tikunim 32-34 (and the end of 55), and he himself completed them.
The third volume is bound with Sefer Kaneh VeKinamon by R. Chanoch Henoch Pak. Slovakia, [1935].
3 volumes. [4], 259, [1] leaves (additional title page that is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, page 259 appears twice); [1], 311 leaves; 448, [1] pages; 48 leaves. Approximately 22 cm. Good condition. Slight staining. Wear to several pages. Brittle paper. Several detached pages. Old bindings.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Four books of Breslev Chassidism, first editions. Three were printed in Jerusalem and the fourth has a false place of printing, "Printed here in Jerusalem". One book bears the signature of the celebrated Kabbalist R. Eliyahu Moshe Ma'aravi.
1. Hishtapchut HaNefesh, "compiled and based on the old holy way…". Jerusalem, [1903]. First edition, printed anonymously [the author is R. Moshe Yehoshua Bedziliansky, alluded to in the text on the title page in the words "They are aspects of Moshe and Yehoshua]. At the top of the title page is a signature of "Eliya'u Moshe Ma'aravi" [1873-1919, a leading kabbalist of Aleppo and Jerusalem, disciple and writer of the teachings of HaRav HaSadeh (R. Chaim Shaul HaCohen Dweck), together with R. Yehuda Patiya].
2-3. Yemei Moharnat, Part 2. "The journey of our teacher the tsaddik R. Natan of Breslev to Eretz Israel". Jerusalem, 1904. First edition of Part 2 [Part 1 was published in Lviv in 1876].Bound with: Pamphlet Ma'ase M'Bitachon, tales of R. Nachman of Breslev. Hebrew and Yiddish. Jerusalem, [c. 1904]. "Brought to the printing press by the young man R. Zvi Dov son of R. Avraham of Berdychiv". On the last leaf is a printed dedication: "Printed for the ascent of the soul of the woman Golda daughter of R. Avraham of Safed".
4. Machni'a Zedim. Polemic opposing heresy and Haskala, compiled from the books of R. Nachman of Breslev. "Printed here in Jerusalem", [Jerusalem? Lemberg?], [1874]. Last leaf is torn lacking most of the leaf. According to Friedberg in Beit Akad Sefarim, the book was printed in Jerusalem, however, the shape of the letters attest that the book was printed in Lemberg or in a different Eastern-European printing press (see: Naftali Ben Menachem, B'Sha'arei Sefer, p. 153).
4 books in 3 volumes, size and condition vary.
1. Hishtapchut HaNefesh, "compiled and based on the old holy way…". Jerusalem, [1903]. First edition, printed anonymously [the author is R. Moshe Yehoshua Bedziliansky, alluded to in the text on the title page in the words "They are aspects of Moshe and Yehoshua]. At the top of the title page is a signature of "Eliya'u Moshe Ma'aravi" [1873-1919, a leading kabbalist of Aleppo and Jerusalem, disciple and writer of the teachings of HaRav HaSadeh (R. Chaim Shaul HaCohen Dweck), together with R. Yehuda Patiya].
2-3. Yemei Moharnat, Part 2. "The journey of our teacher the tsaddik R. Natan of Breslev to Eretz Israel". Jerusalem, 1904. First edition of Part 2 [Part 1 was published in Lviv in 1876].Bound with: Pamphlet Ma'ase M'Bitachon, tales of R. Nachman of Breslev. Hebrew and Yiddish. Jerusalem, [c. 1904]. "Brought to the printing press by the young man R. Zvi Dov son of R. Avraham of Berdychiv". On the last leaf is a printed dedication: "Printed for the ascent of the soul of the woman Golda daughter of R. Avraham of Safed".
4. Machni'a Zedim. Polemic opposing heresy and Haskala, compiled from the books of R. Nachman of Breslev. "Printed here in Jerusalem", [Jerusalem? Lemberg?], [1874]. Last leaf is torn lacking most of the leaf. According to Friedberg in Beit Akad Sefarim, the book was printed in Jerusalem, however, the shape of the letters attest that the book was printed in Lemberg or in a different Eastern-European printing press (see: Naftali Ben Menachem, B'Sha'arei Sefer, p. 153).
4 books in 3 volumes, size and condition vary.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Two books written by R. Aharon Roth, founder of the Shomer Emunim and Toldot Aharon Chassidic dynasties.
* Shulchan HaTahor, regarding proper table conduct, sanctifying eating and other topics. Includes Kiddush, kavanot and songs for Shabbat, and Birkat HaMazon. Satmar, [1933]. First edition. The volume contains several handwritten corrections. On the reverse of the title page are the Rebbe's stamps. This is the first published volume of the Rebbe's teachings.
[8], 2-10, [2], 15-33, 42-180, 34-41, 189-271, 11-14, 276-300 leaves. 20 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Slight staining. Vellum binding.
* Shomer Emunim, Instilling Heartfelt Faith. Parts 1-2, including Ahavat HaBoreh, Ani maamin, and songs of devotion and joy by the Rebbe. Jerusalem, [1942]. First edition. Three sections. This book, Shomer Emunim, is the primary book of R. Aharon's teachings of Chassidut and faith, and is central to his Chassidut. This first edition was published anonymously.
[1], 7, [1], 10-37, [1], 2-18, (leaves 19-24 missing), 25-125 leaves; [2], 11, [7] leaves; [1], 2-55, [1], 2-34 leaves; [2], 2-30, [2], 32-43, [4] leaves. Approximately 16 cm. Brittle paper. Overall good condition. Wear and a few tears. Tear with missing text to page 20 in the "Ahavat Haboreh" pamphlet. Worn binding. This book was printed in stages (pamphlet printing), which explains the many paginations in one volume.
See the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 0167199.
Rebbe Aharon (Reb Arele) Roth (1894-1947) was a chassid and disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Bluzhov (Blazowa) and Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. He studied in the yeshiva of R. Yeshaya Silverstein in Vietzen (Vac), and was known for his devotion and piety. He established the Shomer Emunim communities in Budapest and Satmar that were dedicated to wholehearted service of G-d. In 1925 he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he again established groups for serving of the Almighty with Chassidic devoutness. From 1930-1939 he returned to Europe, where he lived in Satmar and later in Beregszász (today Berehove, Ukraine). Upon his return to Jerusalem in 1939, he revitalized his chassidim and followers, who continue his legacy until today. His followers now form the Chassidic groups of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, and Mevakshei Emuna. His many books (Taharat HaKodesh, Shulchan HaTahor, Shomer Emunim, Mevakesh Emuna, and others) have been published in many editions.
* Shulchan HaTahor, regarding proper table conduct, sanctifying eating and other topics. Includes Kiddush, kavanot and songs for Shabbat, and Birkat HaMazon. Satmar, [1933]. First edition. The volume contains several handwritten corrections. On the reverse of the title page are the Rebbe's stamps. This is the first published volume of the Rebbe's teachings.
[8], 2-10, [2], 15-33, 42-180, 34-41, 189-271, 11-14, 276-300 leaves. 20 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Slight staining. Vellum binding.
* Shomer Emunim, Instilling Heartfelt Faith. Parts 1-2, including Ahavat HaBoreh, Ani maamin, and songs of devotion and joy by the Rebbe. Jerusalem, [1942]. First edition. Three sections. This book, Shomer Emunim, is the primary book of R. Aharon's teachings of Chassidut and faith, and is central to his Chassidut. This first edition was published anonymously.
[1], 7, [1], 10-37, [1], 2-18, (leaves 19-24 missing), 25-125 leaves; [2], 11, [7] leaves; [1], 2-55, [1], 2-34 leaves; [2], 2-30, [2], 32-43, [4] leaves. Approximately 16 cm. Brittle paper. Overall good condition. Wear and a few tears. Tear with missing text to page 20 in the "Ahavat Haboreh" pamphlet. Worn binding. This book was printed in stages (pamphlet printing), which explains the many paginations in one volume.
See the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 0167199.
Rebbe Aharon (Reb Arele) Roth (1894-1947) was a chassid and disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Bluzhov (Blazowa) and Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. He studied in the yeshiva of R. Yeshaya Silverstein in Vietzen (Vac), and was known for his devotion and piety. He established the Shomer Emunim communities in Budapest and Satmar that were dedicated to wholehearted service of G-d. In 1925 he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he again established groups for serving of the Almighty with Chassidic devoutness. From 1930-1939 he returned to Europe, where he lived in Satmar and later in Beregszász (today Berehove, Ukraine). Upon his return to Jerusalem in 1939, he revitalized his chassidim and followers, who continue his legacy until today. His followers now form the Chassidic groups of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, and Mevakshei Emuna. His many books (Taharat HaKodesh, Shulchan HaTahor, Shomer Emunim, Mevakesh Emuna, and others) have been published in many editions.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, "Compiled from books and from holy writers… with explanations of Chassidic conduct and proper character traits which are clarified in the books of tsaddikim…", by R. Aharon HaCohen of Apta. Zhovkva, 1800. First edition. Approbation by the Magid of Koznitz.
The book was printed about four years after the printing of the Tanya by the Admor HaZaken of Chabad, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a leading Chassidic tsaddik, bases his composition on the Tanya in many places and cites the Tanya in almost every passage.
R. Aharon HaCohen of Zelichow and Apta (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, p. 157) is the author of Keter Shem Tov which contains anthologies of the teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov and the siddur Yeshara-Keter Nehorah. This book, Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, was first printed anonymously.
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains and minor wear. Worming, affecting text in several places. Several leaves are cut on the border of the text. New binding.
For further information on the book, see: C. Lieberman, Ohel Rachel. NY 1980, Vol. 1, pp. 7-11.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
The book was printed about four years after the printing of the Tanya by the Admor HaZaken of Chabad, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a leading Chassidic tsaddik, bases his composition on the Tanya in many places and cites the Tanya in almost every passage.
R. Aharon HaCohen of Zelichow and Apta (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, p. 157) is the author of Keter Shem Tov which contains anthologies of the teachings of the Ba'al Shem Tov and the siddur Yeshara-Keter Nehorah. This book, Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, was first printed anonymously.
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains and minor wear. Worming, affecting text in several places. Several leaves are cut on the border of the text. New binding.
For further information on the book, see: C. Lieberman, Ohel Rachel. NY 1980, Vol. 1, pp. 7-11.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript volume of essays of Chabad chassidut. Most are from the teachings of R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, author of the "Tzemach Tzedek", and his son the Moharash - R. Shmuel Schneersohn. [White Russia, ca. 1860-1880]. Glosses.
Large Bichel (handwritten volume), includes essays and notebooks copied from various authors, mainly from 1860s-1870s. Several of the notebooks are written in a handwriting similar to that of the members of the household of the Tzemach Tzedek (R. Shmuel Sofer and others). Most of the volume is comprised of essays from the Tzemach Tzedek and his son the Moharash. There are also Chassidic discourses that are seemingly taken from the teachings of the Rebbes of Kapust and Liadi. The end of the volume contains a copy of a letter written in 1867 from R. Shlomo Zalman of Kapust (Kopys), author of "Magen Avot", grandson of the Tzemach Tzedek.
At the end of one of the essays of the Tzemach Tzedek - "The Song of the Well" - there is a comment referring to the presentation of the essay by the Moharash at the beginning of his leadership: "Said by the holy mouth of… R. Shmuel son of our holy leader, may his merit protect us, on Shabbat Parashat Chukat 1866 in Dubrovna [Dubrowna]" [The Tzemach Tzedek passed away on March 29, 1866, and this comment refers to the time period that his son R. Shmuel spent travelling through towns of Chabad chassidut in June-July 1866, two months after his father's passing].
R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe, was a leading halachic and Chassidic figure in his times. He was a close disciple of his grandfather, the Admor HaZaken Ba'al HaTanya. After the death of his father-in-law and uncle, the "Middle Rebbe" R. Dovber in 1827, he established his court in the city of Lubavitch. His sons served as Rebbes of Kopys, Nizhyn, Lyady and Ovruch and his youngest son, R. Shmuel (Admor Moharash) continued the Lubavitch dynasty.
His son, R. Shmuel Schneersohn, the Rebbe Moharash (1834-1882) was the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch. He died at a young age and was succeeded by his son R. Shalom Dovber, the Rebbe Rashab (1861-1920), who founded the "Tomchei Temimim" Yeshivot and was the central Chassidic figure in Russia and White Russia during his lifetime.
[219] written leaves. Approximately 21.5 cm. Condition varies. Tears and wear. Stains and dampstains. Several detached leaves and gatherings. Torn and worn binding.
Large Bichel (handwritten volume), includes essays and notebooks copied from various authors, mainly from 1860s-1870s. Several of the notebooks are written in a handwriting similar to that of the members of the household of the Tzemach Tzedek (R. Shmuel Sofer and others). Most of the volume is comprised of essays from the Tzemach Tzedek and his son the Moharash. There are also Chassidic discourses that are seemingly taken from the teachings of the Rebbes of Kapust and Liadi. The end of the volume contains a copy of a letter written in 1867 from R. Shlomo Zalman of Kapust (Kopys), author of "Magen Avot", grandson of the Tzemach Tzedek.
At the end of one of the essays of the Tzemach Tzedek - "The Song of the Well" - there is a comment referring to the presentation of the essay by the Moharash at the beginning of his leadership: "Said by the holy mouth of… R. Shmuel son of our holy leader, may his merit protect us, on Shabbat Parashat Chukat 1866 in Dubrovna [Dubrowna]" [The Tzemach Tzedek passed away on March 29, 1866, and this comment refers to the time period that his son R. Shmuel spent travelling through towns of Chabad chassidut in June-July 1866, two months after his father's passing].
R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe, was a leading halachic and Chassidic figure in his times. He was a close disciple of his grandfather, the Admor HaZaken Ba'al HaTanya. After the death of his father-in-law and uncle, the "Middle Rebbe" R. Dovber in 1827, he established his court in the city of Lubavitch. His sons served as Rebbes of Kopys, Nizhyn, Lyady and Ovruch and his youngest son, R. Shmuel (Admor Moharash) continued the Lubavitch dynasty.
His son, R. Shmuel Schneersohn, the Rebbe Moharash (1834-1882) was the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch. He died at a young age and was succeeded by his son R. Shalom Dovber, the Rebbe Rashab (1861-1920), who founded the "Tomchei Temimim" Yeshivot and was the central Chassidic figure in Russia and White Russia during his lifetime.
[219] written leaves. Approximately 21.5 cm. Condition varies. Tears and wear. Stains and dampstains. Several detached leaves and gatherings. Torn and worn binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Letter signed by the members of the "Va'ad Hakelali" of the Ashkenazic community in Hebron: R. Shimon Menashe Chaikin, R. Binyamin Rivlin and R. Meir Tzvi Hershler. Hebron, 1890.
The letter was sent to the administrators of "Pekidim Ve'Amarkelim" in Amsterdam, and contains an account of the expenditures for food and medicine for those suffering during the plague outbreak. The reverse contains a detailed list of expenses "to assist the suffering, may their troubles not return".
R. Shmuel Menashe Chaikin (1777-1893) was a prominent disciple of the "Mitteler Rebbe" and the Tzemach Tzedek of Chabad. He moved from Slutsk to the Holy Land in the 1810s, and served as the Chabad rabbi in Hebron for over 70 years, until his passing at the age of 116. At the time he signed this letter, he was 113 years old.
R. Binyamin Rivlin (passed away 1912) was the son of R. Eliyahu Yosef of Drybin, author of "Ohalei Yosef", and son-in-law of R. Yaakov Kuli Slonim. He was one of the leaders if the Chabad community in Hebron.
R. Meir Tzvi Hershler was born in Hungary in 1856, and moved to Eretz Israel in 1865. During the events chronicled in this letter he was living in Hebron with his father-in-law, R. Yonah Zev Mendelson, a Chabad chassid. The establishment of a new Ashkenazic community in Hebron led to friction between the new community and the original Chabad residents. R. Hershler was appointed ambassador between the two communities in his position as leader of the Ashkenazic "Va'ad HaKelali" which he established in the city.
Official stationary. 29 cm. Letterhead printed in golden ink, with an illustration of Me'arat Hamachpela. Good condition. Dampstains to the left margin.
The letter was sent to the administrators of "Pekidim Ve'Amarkelim" in Amsterdam, and contains an account of the expenditures for food and medicine for those suffering during the plague outbreak. The reverse contains a detailed list of expenses "to assist the suffering, may their troubles not return".
R. Shmuel Menashe Chaikin (1777-1893) was a prominent disciple of the "Mitteler Rebbe" and the Tzemach Tzedek of Chabad. He moved from Slutsk to the Holy Land in the 1810s, and served as the Chabad rabbi in Hebron for over 70 years, until his passing at the age of 116. At the time he signed this letter, he was 113 years old.
R. Binyamin Rivlin (passed away 1912) was the son of R. Eliyahu Yosef of Drybin, author of "Ohalei Yosef", and son-in-law of R. Yaakov Kuli Slonim. He was one of the leaders if the Chabad community in Hebron.
R. Meir Tzvi Hershler was born in Hungary in 1856, and moved to Eretz Israel in 1865. During the events chronicled in this letter he was living in Hebron with his father-in-law, R. Yonah Zev Mendelson, a Chabad chassid. The establishment of a new Ashkenazic community in Hebron led to friction between the new community and the original Chabad residents. R. Hershler was appointed ambassador between the two communities in his position as leader of the Ashkenazic "Va'ad HaKelali" which he established in the city.
Official stationary. 29 cm. Letterhead printed in golden ink, with an illustration of Me'arat Hamachpela. Good condition. Dampstains to the left margin.
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