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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Autographic handwriting of the Chatam Sofer. 3 pages. Novellae on an entire discussion of laws of interest in Tractate Bava Metzia, in his handwriting.
These novellae were printed with slight changes of wording, in the book Chatam Sofer, Chidushei Sugiyot. (Jerusalem, 1993).
The Chatam Sofer was accustomed to writing his novellae, responses and classes in an organized fashion. As he writes in one of his famous letters: "I write, with ink on paper, all the wisdom that Hashem has granted me, be it in halacha or aggada, and anyone who wants can come and copy it. This is what our grandfathers did before the invention of the print". His novellae on Talmudic topics had the unique quality of being written from beginning to end in nice handwriting. His descendants were used to preserving his manuscripts, saying that they are beneficial in bringing Fear of Heaven and help and salvation from Hashem.
3 pages 25.5 cm. Very good condition. Thin, high quality paper, slightly worn by time.
These novellae were printed with slight changes of wording, in the book Chatam Sofer, Chidushei Sugiyot. (Jerusalem, 1993).
The Chatam Sofer was accustomed to writing his novellae, responses and classes in an organized fashion. As he writes in one of his famous letters: "I write, with ink on paper, all the wisdom that Hashem has granted me, be it in halacha or aggada, and anyone who wants can come and copy it. This is what our grandfathers did before the invention of the print". His novellae on Talmudic topics had the unique quality of being written from beginning to end in nice handwriting. His descendants were used to preserving his manuscripts, saying that they are beneficial in bringing Fear of Heaven and help and salvation from Hashem.
3 pages 25.5 cm. Very good condition. Thin, high quality paper, slightly worn by time.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Volume of manuscripts – discourses and novellae on various subjects, of Rabbi Moshe Sofer, known by the name of his book, the Chatam Sofer, as heard in his yeshiva in Pressburg. Written by several writers in different periods, between 1825-1834.
Of note in this volume:
• Section signed by his disciple Rabbi Moshe Shiffman of Livna, [1811-1854, Rabbi of Watitz and Prague, see The Chatam Sofer and his disciples, 362].
• Draft of interesting letter, written by disciple of Chatam Sofer to the Rabbi of his community, Rabbi Eliezer, telling about his studies under the Chatam Sofer. {Perhaps letter to Rabbi Eliezer Karpeles, Rabbi of Livna. 1754-1832, Ishim BiTshuvot Chatam Sofer pages 63-64].
• Ownership inscription and scribblings at the end of one subject, Rabbi of Wedritz is mentioned with signature "Yehezkel Meshulam T---", perhaps reffering to Rabbi Yehezkel Meshulam Teller from Komaran, Rabbi of Nir-Made.
• "I heard… from … Moshe Shmuel Brisk [later Rabbi od Niarad] who told in the name of… Rabbi Moshe Sofer".
• "I wrote on Friday night… 1825… I… Kahn".
122 pages in various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition. New elaborate leather binding.
Of note in this volume:
• Section signed by his disciple Rabbi Moshe Shiffman of Livna, [1811-1854, Rabbi of Watitz and Prague, see The Chatam Sofer and his disciples, 362].
• Draft of interesting letter, written by disciple of Chatam Sofer to the Rabbi of his community, Rabbi Eliezer, telling about his studies under the Chatam Sofer. {Perhaps letter to Rabbi Eliezer Karpeles, Rabbi of Livna. 1754-1832, Ishim BiTshuvot Chatam Sofer pages 63-64].
• Ownership inscription and scribblings at the end of one subject, Rabbi of Wedritz is mentioned with signature "Yehezkel Meshulam T---", perhaps reffering to Rabbi Yehezkel Meshulam Teller from Komaran, Rabbi of Nir-Made.
• "I heard… from … Moshe Shmuel Brisk [later Rabbi od Niarad] who told in the name of… Rabbi Moshe Sofer".
• "I wrote on Friday night… 1825… I… Kahn".
122 pages in various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition. New elaborate leather binding.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Collection of manuscripts, novellae on the Torah, Pirkei Avot, and Shas, by Rabbi Moshe HaLevi Segal of Novomesta, close disciple of the Chatam Sofer.
Part of the manuscript is in his handwriting, and the rest is copying of his teachings, written in several different handwritings, together with comments and additions in his handwriting. In the margins of one of the pages with copyings, there is an ink-stamp of Rabbi Yisrael ben Rabbi Aharon Segal – this is probably his grandson, Rabbi Yosef Yisrael ben R' Aharon Hamburger, who was one on the copiers.
It is clear that the texts are copyings of his teachings, since his sons are mentioned: "my son Pinchas" "my son Avraham Aryeh", there are also many citations of his master the Chatam Sofer.
Rabbi Yehuda Moshe HaLevi Hamburger (1801-1888) was a holy and G-d-fearing man, brilliant and diligent, cherished disciple and assistant of the Chatam Sofer, who nick-named him Moshe Ir Chadasha – which caused him to change his name to Moshe Segal Novomesta. He studied in the yeshiva of his master, and was one of the closest frequenters of his rabbi's household for over 20 years. In 1857, he made aliya to Jerusalem and was one of the founders of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot – for Hungarians. See about him at length in The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, pages 354-357, and in enclosed material.
77 large leaves, varying sizes. Fair condition. Some of the leaves are torn with omissions, filled with paper. Bound together in a new binding.
Part of the manuscript is in his handwriting, and the rest is copying of his teachings, written in several different handwritings, together with comments and additions in his handwriting. In the margins of one of the pages with copyings, there is an ink-stamp of Rabbi Yisrael ben Rabbi Aharon Segal – this is probably his grandson, Rabbi Yosef Yisrael ben R' Aharon Hamburger, who was one on the copiers.
It is clear that the texts are copyings of his teachings, since his sons are mentioned: "my son Pinchas" "my son Avraham Aryeh", there are also many citations of his master the Chatam Sofer.
Rabbi Yehuda Moshe HaLevi Hamburger (1801-1888) was a holy and G-d-fearing man, brilliant and diligent, cherished disciple and assistant of the Chatam Sofer, who nick-named him Moshe Ir Chadasha – which caused him to change his name to Moshe Segal Novomesta. He studied in the yeshiva of his master, and was one of the closest frequenters of his rabbi's household for over 20 years. In 1857, he made aliya to Jerusalem and was one of the founders of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot – for Hungarians. See about him at length in The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, pages 354-357, and in enclosed material.
77 large leaves, varying sizes. Fair condition. Some of the leaves are torn with omissions, filled with paper. Bound together in a new binding.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Manuscript – novellae on various portions of the Talmud, novellae and copies of teachings by the Chatam Sofer. [Hungary], after 1820.
On leaf 6a: "And the veteran student R' Bezalel Breuer asked…" the idea which follows can be found in the novellae of the Chatam Sofer on Tractate Bava Metzia, leaves 61-62, where he writes this idea (in different words) in the name of his disciple Bezalel Breuer, a student who died at a young age in 1806. This is evidence that the notebook we are holding belonged to one of the Chatam Sofer's disciples, many of whom used to copy their master's teachings.
Leaf 6b: Citation of Rabbi Wolf Baskowitz, in the book Seder HaMishna. Rabbi Wolf died in 1918, and his book was published in 1920.
Writer's signatures: Mordechai Leib Greenwald, Mordechai Leib of Santov, Hungary. (This name is not mentioned in the book "The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples").
Additional owner's signatures: Shlomo Figel.
Inscription of owner's name in (Hungarian letters?): Max (Marcus) Greenwald. Samuel Shreiber Pressburg. He could possibly have been Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, author of the Ktav Sofer – not certain. [Shreiber is Yiddish for Sofer – scribe, and Pressburg was the Ktav Sofer's city of origin.]
48 pages, 22.5 cm. Fair condition, green-grey paper, stained by time and wear. New colorful paper cover.
On leaf 6a: "And the veteran student R' Bezalel Breuer asked…" the idea which follows can be found in the novellae of the Chatam Sofer on Tractate Bava Metzia, leaves 61-62, where he writes this idea (in different words) in the name of his disciple Bezalel Breuer, a student who died at a young age in 1806. This is evidence that the notebook we are holding belonged to one of the Chatam Sofer's disciples, many of whom used to copy their master's teachings.
Leaf 6b: Citation of Rabbi Wolf Baskowitz, in the book Seder HaMishna. Rabbi Wolf died in 1918, and his book was published in 1920.
Writer's signatures: Mordechai Leib Greenwald, Mordechai Leib of Santov, Hungary. (This name is not mentioned in the book "The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples").
Additional owner's signatures: Shlomo Figel.
Inscription of owner's name in (Hungarian letters?): Max (Marcus) Greenwald. Samuel Shreiber Pressburg. He could possibly have been Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, author of the Ktav Sofer – not certain. [Shreiber is Yiddish for Sofer – scribe, and Pressburg was the Ktav Sofer's city of origin.]
48 pages, 22.5 cm. Fair condition, green-grey paper, stained by time and wear. New colorful paper cover.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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She'erith Yosef Responsa by Rabbi Yosef ben Gershom Katz. Fürth, 1767. Second edition.
Inscription on page attached to title-page: "I testify regarding this book, She'erith Yosef… that it belongs to the great Rabbi Moshe Sofer from Frankfurt am Main, Rabbi here in Pressburg".
The previous page includes various inscriptions in Hebrew and other languages: "Belongs to the great luminary… Rabbi Moshe Sofer".
"This book belongs to the ga'on and tzaddik…from the Chatam Sofer's family, Moshe Shmuel Glazner, Rabbi of Klausenburg and environs."
Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glazner (1857-1925, Otzar HaRabbanim 15664), was a grandson of Rabbi David Tzvi Erenfeld of Pressburg, son-in-law of the Chatam Sofer. He filled the place of his father, Rabbi Avraham Glazner, in the Klausenburg rabbinate since 1878. Author of "Dor Revi'i" (lit. "Fourth Generation", since he was the great grandson of the Chatam Sofer). The verse "and the fourth generation shall return hence" was fulfilled by him, since he returned to Jerusalem and is buried there.
[1], 4 24, [4], 25-36, 39-46, 46-52, 52-57 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition, worn, stained by time and moisture, torn on cover page. Old, worn and damaged cardboard cover.
Although the title-page claims that the book was printed in Amsterdam, it seems from the approbation that it was printed in Fürth.
Inscription on page attached to title-page: "I testify regarding this book, She'erith Yosef… that it belongs to the great Rabbi Moshe Sofer from Frankfurt am Main, Rabbi here in Pressburg".
The previous page includes various inscriptions in Hebrew and other languages: "Belongs to the great luminary… Rabbi Moshe Sofer".
"This book belongs to the ga'on and tzaddik…from the Chatam Sofer's family, Moshe Shmuel Glazner, Rabbi of Klausenburg and environs."
Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Glazner (1857-1925, Otzar HaRabbanim 15664), was a grandson of Rabbi David Tzvi Erenfeld of Pressburg, son-in-law of the Chatam Sofer. He filled the place of his father, Rabbi Avraham Glazner, in the Klausenburg rabbinate since 1878. Author of "Dor Revi'i" (lit. "Fourth Generation", since he was the great grandson of the Chatam Sofer). The verse "and the fourth generation shall return hence" was fulfilled by him, since he returned to Jerusalem and is buried there.
[1], 4 24, [4], 25-36, 39-46, 46-52, 52-57 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition, worn, stained by time and moisture, torn on cover page. Old, worn and damaged cardboard cover.
Although the title-page claims that the book was printed in Amsterdam, it seems from the approbation that it was printed in Fürth.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Shevet Yehuda, on Jewish history, (Chmielnicki Massacres, records of theological disputation forums, and more), by Rabbi Shlomo ben Virga. Zholkiev, [1802].
Long ownership inscription - belongs to Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, Rabbi of Pressburg. Signed by author – Rabbi Zanwill Segal Klein.
Signature of his son: Moshe Sofer, with his ink-stamp.
The names of three of the Ktav Sofer's disciples are inscribed on the cover page: Eliezer Miller, Aharon Odward, Moshe Shmuel ---.
Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (1815-1872) was the eldest son of the Chatam Sofer, who succeeded him in the rabbinate and as head of Pressburg yeshiva. He was among the greatest rabbis of his time. His disciples were counted among the great rabbis of Hungary and environs. His compositions on the Torah, responsa, and novellae on the Talmud are named "Ktav Sofer", and that is the name by which he himself was and still is known.
His son, Rabbi Moshe Sofer (1841-1887) of Vamos Udvarhely Was a great brilliant scholar. Founder and head of Machzikei HaDat Association of Sibenbergen.
[84] leaves. 14.5cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth stains. Original worn and damaged binding.
Long ownership inscription - belongs to Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, Rabbi of Pressburg. Signed by author – Rabbi Zanwill Segal Klein.
Signature of his son: Moshe Sofer, with his ink-stamp.
The names of three of the Ktav Sofer's disciples are inscribed on the cover page: Eliezer Miller, Aharon Odward, Moshe Shmuel ---.
Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (1815-1872) was the eldest son of the Chatam Sofer, who succeeded him in the rabbinate and as head of Pressburg yeshiva. He was among the greatest rabbis of his time. His disciples were counted among the great rabbis of Hungary and environs. His compositions on the Torah, responsa, and novellae on the Talmud are named "Ktav Sofer", and that is the name by which he himself was and still is known.
His son, Rabbi Moshe Sofer (1841-1887) of Vamos Udvarhely Was a great brilliant scholar. Founder and head of Machzikei HaDat Association of Sibenbergen.
[84] leaves. 14.5cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth stains. Original worn and damaged binding.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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1. Sefer Avnei Milu'im on Even HaEzer part of Shulchan Aruch, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaCohen Heller, author of Ketzot HaChoshen. Part One – Lemberg, 1815. First edition.
2. Part Two – Zholkiev, 1825. First Edition.
In the second part there are remainders of the signature of the Ktav Sofer, and also the signature and ink stamp of his son Rabbi Moshe Sofer.
Also, ink stamps of Rabbi Bentzion Velzel, Rabbi of Torda and environs. (Otzar 3913. Son-in-law of Ga'on of Torda, Rabbi Yosef Adler. Owners' signatures appear also before title-page. On the last leaf on the first part, there is writing.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves; [4], 80, 30, [3] leaves. 2 volumes, 34-35.5 cm. Good condition. The books themselves are in very good condition. Part One is rebound. Part two is in original half-leather worn and torn binding.
2. Part Two – Zholkiev, 1825. First Edition.
In the second part there are remainders of the signature of the Ktav Sofer, and also the signature and ink stamp of his son Rabbi Moshe Sofer.
Also, ink stamps of Rabbi Bentzion Velzel, Rabbi of Torda and environs. (Otzar 3913. Son-in-law of Ga'on of Torda, Rabbi Yosef Adler. Owners' signatures appear also before title-page. On the last leaf on the first part, there is writing.
[1], 75, 14, [4] leaves; [4], 80, 30, [3] leaves. 2 volumes, 34-35.5 cm. Good condition. The books themselves are in very good condition. Part One is rebound. Part two is in original half-leather worn and torn binding.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Notebook of novellae on the Torah and its parables, commentary on the Passover Haggadah, and various writings of Rabbi Akiva Yosef Lehman. Pressburg, 1866.
Novellae from his youth (1865-1845) and record of the birth of his four children, between 1878-1886.
His signature appears on the title-page preceding the novellae on Aggada.
The tzadik Rabbi Akiva Yosef Lehman (d. 1931; see The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, page 376), was the son of the Chatam Sofer's daughter, Rabbi of Machzikei Torah Society, and preacher in Pressburg.
Approx. 30 written pages. 22 cm. Very good condition, several minor moth holes. Hard binding, with part of the original cover pasted on it, with a handwritten inscription.
Novellae from his youth (1865-1845) and record of the birth of his four children, between 1878-1886.
His signature appears on the title-page preceding the novellae on Aggada.
The tzadik Rabbi Akiva Yosef Lehman (d. 1931; see The Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, page 376), was the son of the Chatam Sofer's daughter, Rabbi of Machzikei Torah Society, and preacher in Pressburg.
Approx. 30 written pages. 22 cm. Very good condition, several minor moth holes. Hard binding, with part of the original cover pasted on it, with a handwritten inscription.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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The first part of a letter is a halachic response from Rabbi Akiva Eiger dated the 27th of Tammuz 1803.
The letter is addresses to "my friend…The Rabbi…the famous Gaon…Zalman".
The addressee was Rabbi Zalman author of , "Chemdat Shlomo", who was appointed that same year to the Av Beit Din of Nashlesk .
This response was printed in the Teshuvot HaChadashot as #21, with many changes (almost in every line, see attached photo). In the book it is titled " to the Congregation of Nashlesk".
We are not certain if this is the original letter sent or a "rough copy" of the letter he was sending (the full stop, in the middle of the page, at the conclusion of one of the Halachic items in this response may indicate that this is a rough copy). This is not a page taken out of his notebook for the pages in his notebook were of a different size.
2 pages. 20.5 cm. Margins have been restored, Almost no damage done to the text. Fancy leather binding.
An expert's approval is attached, identifying the handwriting as that of Rabbi Akiva Eiger.
The letter is addresses to "my friend…The Rabbi…the famous Gaon…Zalman".
The addressee was Rabbi Zalman author of , "Chemdat Shlomo", who was appointed that same year to the Av Beit Din of Nashlesk .
This response was printed in the Teshuvot HaChadashot as #21, with many changes (almost in every line, see attached photo). In the book it is titled " to the Congregation of Nashlesk".
We are not certain if this is the original letter sent or a "rough copy" of the letter he was sending (the full stop, in the middle of the page, at the conclusion of one of the Halachic items in this response may indicate that this is a rough copy). This is not a page taken out of his notebook for the pages in his notebook were of a different size.
2 pages. 20.5 cm. Margins have been restored, Almost no damage done to the text. Fancy leather binding.
An expert's approval is attached, identifying the handwriting as that of Rabbi Akiva Eiger.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript with novellae on tractate Ketubot by Rabbi Akiva Eiger
Contains complete writings on tractate of Ketubot pages 63A to 65B.
Autographic writing with corrections. Some of these novellae are found with some alterations in the book "Drush V'Chiddush" on Ketubot and in the "Tosafot Rabbi Akiva Eiger" on the mishna.
Rabbi Akiva Eiger was known to rewrite his novellae several times and that not all his novellae appear in all editions. After analyzing the complete edition by Rabbi Arielli, which has the most extensive collection of all novellae printed in different editions, it seems some of these novellae have never been printed.
2 Pages. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains from humidity.
Contains complete writings on tractate of Ketubot pages 63A to 65B.
Autographic writing with corrections. Some of these novellae are found with some alterations in the book "Drush V'Chiddush" on Ketubot and in the "Tosafot Rabbi Akiva Eiger" on the mishna.
Rabbi Akiva Eiger was known to rewrite his novellae several times and that not all his novellae appear in all editions. After analyzing the complete edition by Rabbi Arielli, which has the most extensive collection of all novellae printed in different editions, it seems some of these novellae have never been printed.
2 Pages. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains from humidity.
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A halachic response from HaGaon Rabbi Shlomo Eiger to the Dayan of the Jewish Community of Berlin [who was the in-laws to Rabbi Elchanan Rosenstein]. Posen 2nd of Shevat 1841.
The letter is entirely written in his handwriting, with small, crowded and clear lettering. It is signed by Rabbi Shlomo in both Hebrew and Polish.
This letter has been printed with many changes in his work "She'elot U-Tshuvot Rabbi Shlomo Eiger" [section Yoreh De'ah 31 and section of Choshen Mishpat 52].
With this response it becomes apparent that Rabbi Shlomo's style of writing differed greatly between letters he sent in correspondence and how he wrote them for his book. The recipient of this letter was a great Talmudic scholar based on the shortness of the letter, essentially outlined and written in a brief manner as opposed to how responsa appear in his book which are very long and detailed.
Another significance to this letter, as opposed to the way the letters in the book as structured, is that we are able to note and learn from his short and precise annotation.
HaGaon Rabbi Shlomo Eiger (1786 – 1852), of the greatest scholars in his generation, was the second son to Rabbi Akiva Eiger (and brother in-law to the Chatam Sofer) and of the wealthier members of the Warsaw Jewish Community. In the year 1831 he was appointed the Rabbi of Kalish after losing his wealth in the November Uprising in Poland 1831. In the year of 1850 he became the Rabbi of Posen. This letter was written in the first year he was the Rabbi of Posen.
Single page. 27 cm. Approximately 50 lines, fair condition. Margins have been restored, with slight damage to the text along the entire length of the left and right margins. Part of the signature is missing on the left side
The letter is entirely written in his handwriting, with small, crowded and clear lettering. It is signed by Rabbi Shlomo in both Hebrew and Polish.
This letter has been printed with many changes in his work "She'elot U-Tshuvot Rabbi Shlomo Eiger" [section Yoreh De'ah 31 and section of Choshen Mishpat 52].
With this response it becomes apparent that Rabbi Shlomo's style of writing differed greatly between letters he sent in correspondence and how he wrote them for his book. The recipient of this letter was a great Talmudic scholar based on the shortness of the letter, essentially outlined and written in a brief manner as opposed to how responsa appear in his book which are very long and detailed.
Another significance to this letter, as opposed to the way the letters in the book as structured, is that we are able to note and learn from his short and precise annotation.
HaGaon Rabbi Shlomo Eiger (1786 – 1852), of the greatest scholars in his generation, was the second son to Rabbi Akiva Eiger (and brother in-law to the Chatam Sofer) and of the wealthier members of the Warsaw Jewish Community. In the year 1831 he was appointed the Rabbi of Kalish after losing his wealth in the November Uprising in Poland 1831. In the year of 1850 he became the Rabbi of Posen. This letter was written in the first year he was the Rabbi of Posen.
Single page. 27 cm. Approximately 50 lines, fair condition. Margins have been restored, with slight damage to the text along the entire length of the left and right margins. Part of the signature is missing on the left side
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Talmud Bavli Dyhernfurth 1818-1821. Second edition of the commentaries of HaGra on Shas.
Front page of the Yevamos volume consists a signature of the owners in Rashi letters: "Belongs to Avrohom Eiger" as well as the "Belongs to Rabbi Avrohom Eiger in the holy community of Rawicz (Rawitsch)". On the page before the introduction page of maseches zvachim the signature of his son-in-law "Isaac son of my Rabbi Rabbi S. Karre". On the page before the introduction page of maseches chulin, in small handwriting "Isaac Kra". Some other Eiger family member signatures in foreign language.
HaGaon HaRav Avrohom Eiger from the holy community of Rawicz (1779-1854) was the oldest son of Rabbi Akiva Eiger who prepared his responsa for print together with his comments (which appear as "Said Avrohom the son of the writer"). Prior to his passing he gave his son-in-law "the brilliant Rabbi Isaac Kara" the writings of his father on four parts of the shulchan aruch. Rabbi Isaac, then living in Berlin, printed the tinyana edition of the responsa of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and he is mentioned in the introduction page of the book. See attached material about them.
Several handwritten pages and notes were found amongst the pages of the Shas and they are separately attached. For example:
1. A handwritten page of grammatical novellae on Torah. Comparing this handwriting shows this may very well be the handwriting of Rabbi Akiva Eiger.
2. A handwritten page signed by Rabbi Ezriel Hildesheimer of Berlin including sources to his lectures: "Be'ezras Hashem I will be giving lectures on Shabbos HaGadol, Shabbos Chol HaMoed and the last day of Pesach after Mincha in the Adas Yisroel synagogue on the topic of Pesachim…Berlin 28 of Adar 1885, Ezriel Hildesheimer".
Other handwritten notes.
Within the Shas there are many commentaries written in Hebrew and German by a torah scholar (perhaps from Berlin) between the years of 1910-1930. The comments may be from two different people.
10 volumes (11ths volume, nida and taharos is missing) aprrox. 37 cm, good quality paper, fair condition, damaged by moth, foxing and use stains. Fabric and plastic binding from the 20th century.
It is extremely rare to find a complete shas of this edition, not all volumes are registered in the MB CD.
Front page of the Yevamos volume consists a signature of the owners in Rashi letters: "Belongs to Avrohom Eiger" as well as the "Belongs to Rabbi Avrohom Eiger in the holy community of Rawicz (Rawitsch)". On the page before the introduction page of maseches zvachim the signature of his son-in-law "Isaac son of my Rabbi Rabbi S. Karre". On the page before the introduction page of maseches chulin, in small handwriting "Isaac Kra". Some other Eiger family member signatures in foreign language.
HaGaon HaRav Avrohom Eiger from the holy community of Rawicz (1779-1854) was the oldest son of Rabbi Akiva Eiger who prepared his responsa for print together with his comments (which appear as "Said Avrohom the son of the writer"). Prior to his passing he gave his son-in-law "the brilliant Rabbi Isaac Kara" the writings of his father on four parts of the shulchan aruch. Rabbi Isaac, then living in Berlin, printed the tinyana edition of the responsa of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and he is mentioned in the introduction page of the book. See attached material about them.
Several handwritten pages and notes were found amongst the pages of the Shas and they are separately attached. For example:
1. A handwritten page of grammatical novellae on Torah. Comparing this handwriting shows this may very well be the handwriting of Rabbi Akiva Eiger.
2. A handwritten page signed by Rabbi Ezriel Hildesheimer of Berlin including sources to his lectures: "Be'ezras Hashem I will be giving lectures on Shabbos HaGadol, Shabbos Chol HaMoed and the last day of Pesach after Mincha in the Adas Yisroel synagogue on the topic of Pesachim…Berlin 28 of Adar 1885, Ezriel Hildesheimer".
Other handwritten notes.
Within the Shas there are many commentaries written in Hebrew and German by a torah scholar (perhaps from Berlin) between the years of 1910-1930. The comments may be from two different people.
10 volumes (11ths volume, nida and taharos is missing) aprrox. 37 cm, good quality paper, fair condition, damaged by moth, foxing and use stains. Fabric and plastic binding from the 20th century.
It is extremely rare to find a complete shas of this edition, not all volumes are registered in the MB CD.
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