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Auction 61 - Rare and Important Items
April 24, 2018
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,750
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Bible. [Venice: Daniel Bomberg, 1521].
One volume containing all 24 books of the Bible, fine vowelized printing. Ornamented initial words in most of the books. This edition is identical to the first edition of the Bible printed by Bomberg in Venice in 1518, with the exception of the Book of Tehillim which was printed in this volume in short lines, four columns per leaf.
Handwritten inscriptions at the end of the sections of the Haftarah which is read after the relevant parashah. Various inscriptions in ancient Ashkenazi scripts from the 17th century on blank pages and the title pages: the title page of Neviim Rishonim (p. 159a) bears an interesting ownership inscription from 1759, in rhyme, signed "Naftali son of R. Avraham Melamed…"; at the end of the Book of Melachim (p. 276b) are inscriptions of births, handwritten in Ashkenazi script, from the years 1644-1660; the title page of "Four Neviim Achronim" (p. 277a) bears a Yiddish inscription of a death in 1677; inscriptions of births and deaths in ancient Ashkenazi script from the years 1710-1721 appear at the end of Neviim Achronim and on the title page of Ketuvim (pp. 398b-399a).
Copy lacking 6 leaves. 3-24, 27-80, 82-433, 435-528, [1] leaves (originally: 528, [1] leaves. Lacking: title page and leaves 2, 25-26, 81, 434. These leaves were replaced with photocopies). 17.5 cm. Condition varies among the leaves, fair-good. Stains and wear. Minor worming in several places. Tears to several leaves. Open tears to two last leaves, affecting text. Burn signs to margins and inside of some leaves. Fungus and mildew traces to several leaves. Leaves trimmed damaging titles and numbers of leaves. New fabric binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
One volume containing all 24 books of the Bible, fine vowelized printing. Ornamented initial words in most of the books. This edition is identical to the first edition of the Bible printed by Bomberg in Venice in 1518, with the exception of the Book of Tehillim which was printed in this volume in short lines, four columns per leaf.
Handwritten inscriptions at the end of the sections of the Haftarah which is read after the relevant parashah. Various inscriptions in ancient Ashkenazi scripts from the 17th century on blank pages and the title pages: the title page of Neviim Rishonim (p. 159a) bears an interesting ownership inscription from 1759, in rhyme, signed "Naftali son of R. Avraham Melamed…"; at the end of the Book of Melachim (p. 276b) are inscriptions of births, handwritten in Ashkenazi script, from the years 1644-1660; the title page of "Four Neviim Achronim" (p. 277a) bears a Yiddish inscription of a death in 1677; inscriptions of births and deaths in ancient Ashkenazi script from the years 1710-1721 appear at the end of Neviim Achronim and on the title page of Ketuvim (pp. 398b-399a).
Copy lacking 6 leaves. 3-24, 27-80, 82-433, 435-528, [1] leaves (originally: 528, [1] leaves. Lacking: title page and leaves 2, 25-26, 81, 434. These leaves were replaced with photocopies). 17.5 cm. Condition varies among the leaves, fair-good. Stains and wear. Minor worming in several places. Tears to several leaves. Open tears to two last leaves, affecting text. Burn signs to margins and inside of some leaves. Fungus and mildew traces to several leaves. Leaves trimmed damaging titles and numbers of leaves. New fabric binding.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Auction 61 - Rare and Important Items
April 24, 2018
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $4,250
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"Responsa of Rabbi… Yitzchak son of R. Sheshet" - Rivash responsa. [Constantinople]: Eliezer Soncino, [1546-1547]. First edition.
Basic book of halachic responsa. The Rivash, who lived at the end of the period of the Rishonim, was born in Spain in 1326 and died in Algeria in 1408. His primary teacher was R. Nissim bar Reuven (the Ran). He was also a disciple of R. Chasdai Crescas and of R. Peretz HaCohen.
This book was printed in pamphlets and distributed on Shabbat to subscribers as was the custom in Constantinople at that time. A halachic discussion ensued among the rabbis of Constantinople regarding this practice [see: E. Ya'ari, HaDfus HaIvri B'Kushta (Hebrew Printing in Constantinople), Jerusalem 1967, p. 103, no. 145]. The first [21] leaves contain indexes and errata. The title page follows on leaf [22].
A gloss in Italian-Ashkenazi script from the 17th century appears on the margins of Responsum 437 [the writer cites two books printed in the 17th century: Gidulei Teruma and Knesset HaGedola]. Several censorship erasures; ink erosion damaging the text is a few places. Censor stamps on first and last leaf.
Especially handsome copy on high-quality light-colored paper with wide margins. [303] leaves. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming in a few places. New binding, with vellum spine, slightly damaged.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
Basic book of halachic responsa. The Rivash, who lived at the end of the period of the Rishonim, was born in Spain in 1326 and died in Algeria in 1408. His primary teacher was R. Nissim bar Reuven (the Ran). He was also a disciple of R. Chasdai Crescas and of R. Peretz HaCohen.
This book was printed in pamphlets and distributed on Shabbat to subscribers as was the custom in Constantinople at that time. A halachic discussion ensued among the rabbis of Constantinople regarding this practice [see: E. Ya'ari, HaDfus HaIvri B'Kushta (Hebrew Printing in Constantinople), Jerusalem 1967, p. 103, no. 145]. The first [21] leaves contain indexes and errata. The title page follows on leaf [22].
A gloss in Italian-Ashkenazi script from the 17th century appears on the margins of Responsum 437 [the writer cites two books printed in the 17th century: Gidulei Teruma and Knesset HaGedola]. Several censorship erasures; ink erosion damaging the text is a few places. Censor stamps on first and last leaf.
Especially handsome copy on high-quality light-colored paper with wide margins. [303] leaves. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming in a few places. New binding, with vellum spine, slightly damaged.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman.
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Auction 61 - Rare and Important Items
April 24, 2018
Opening: $6,000
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Mikraot Gedolot, Torah, Neviim and Ketuvim, with the Targum and Rashi, Ralbag, Ibn Ezra, Ba'al HaTurim, Radak, R. Saadia Gaon and the Mesorah commentaries. Venice: Giovanni (Zuan) Di Gara, 1568. Four volumes.
Complete set. Elaborate edition of the Mikraot Gedolot in an impressive large format printed by Giovanni (Zuan) Di Gara in his first years as a printer in Venice. Di Gara inherited his printing press from the celebrated Venetian printer Daniel Bomberg. On the general title page of the first volume, Di Gara is referred to as "An apprentice of Bomberg from his youth" and the edition is noted as printed with "the letters which belonged to Bomberg".
Ancient ownership inscriptions. Stamps.
Four volumes. Vol. 1: [6], 228, 819-861 leaves. Vol. 2: [1], 234-441 leaves. Vol. 3: [1], 442-685 leaves. Vol. 4: [1], 688-817, 863-926; 7, [1]; 66 leaves. Leaves 819-861 of the five Megillot are bound at the end of the first volume. Lacking leaf 818 and leaf 862 which are both blank. Approx. 38 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Most of the book is printed on thick high-quality paper. Stains. Dark stains at some places. Worming. Repaired tears. Repaired worming to many leaves, affecting text. The volumes have been professionally restored. Repaired tears affecting title page border to two title pages. Some leaves were replaced with leaves from other copies and restored. New elegant leather bindings.
Complete set. Elaborate edition of the Mikraot Gedolot in an impressive large format printed by Giovanni (Zuan) Di Gara in his first years as a printer in Venice. Di Gara inherited his printing press from the celebrated Venetian printer Daniel Bomberg. On the general title page of the first volume, Di Gara is referred to as "An apprentice of Bomberg from his youth" and the edition is noted as printed with "the letters which belonged to Bomberg".
Ancient ownership inscriptions. Stamps.
Four volumes. Vol. 1: [6], 228, 819-861 leaves. Vol. 2: [1], 234-441 leaves. Vol. 3: [1], 442-685 leaves. Vol. 4: [1], 688-817, 863-926; 7, [1]; 66 leaves. Leaves 819-861 of the five Megillot are bound at the end of the first volume. Lacking leaf 818 and leaf 862 which are both blank. Approx. 38 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Most of the book is printed on thick high-quality paper. Stains. Dark stains at some places. Worming. Repaired tears. Repaired worming to many leaves, affecting text. The volumes have been professionally restored. Repaired tears affecting title page border to two title pages. Some leaves were replaced with leaves from other copies and restored. New elegant leather bindings.
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Auction 61 - Rare and Important Items
April 24, 2018
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $9,375
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Torat HaChatat, laws of issur and heter, as practiced in Poland and Ashkenaz, by R. Moshe Isserles, the Rema. Krakow: Yitzchak Prostitz, 1577. Second edition with supplements by the author.
An early edition of the basic halachic work written by the Rema. The first edition was printed in the author's lifetime in Krakow in 1570. This edition was printed a few years after the Rema's death in 1572 and contains supplements and notations added by the Rema to the first edition copy he possessed, as written on the title page: "Supplemented to the earlier [teachings] printed from the book proofread by R. Moshe Isserles in his handwriting before he died".
On the next to last leaf are ownership inscriptions in ancient Ashkenazi script showing that the book belonged to three generations of one family, a father, his son and his grandson (Germany, ca. 17th century): "Yitzchak son of Alexandrei HaCohen Davirtmont from Marc", "Moshe son of R. Yitzchak HaCohen Henzburg from Geich", "Shmuel son of Moshe HaCohen Henzburg here in Geich, this book is from my father…".
Several handwritten marks and corrections appear on the leaves.
84, 19, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper in good condition. Stains, dampness traces to some leaves. Title page is trimmed close to the frame, slightly affecting the left and top margins. Leaves trimmed with damage to the some of the titles. Tears to last leaf (errata), slightly affecting text. The last leaf is mounted on paper for reinforcement. Old binding.
Rare. To the best of our knowledge, this book has never been auctioned.
An early edition of the basic halachic work written by the Rema. The first edition was printed in the author's lifetime in Krakow in 1570. This edition was printed a few years after the Rema's death in 1572 and contains supplements and notations added by the Rema to the first edition copy he possessed, as written on the title page: "Supplemented to the earlier [teachings] printed from the book proofread by R. Moshe Isserles in his handwriting before he died".
On the next to last leaf are ownership inscriptions in ancient Ashkenazi script showing that the book belonged to three generations of one family, a father, his son and his grandson (Germany, ca. 17th century): "Yitzchak son of Alexandrei HaCohen Davirtmont from Marc", "Moshe son of R. Yitzchak HaCohen Henzburg from Geich", "Shmuel son of Moshe HaCohen Henzburg here in Geich, this book is from my father…".
Several handwritten marks and corrections appear on the leaves.
84, 19, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper in good condition. Stains, dampness traces to some leaves. Title page is trimmed close to the frame, slightly affecting the left and top margins. Leaves trimmed with damage to the some of the titles. Tears to last leaf (errata), slightly affecting text. The last leaf is mounted on paper for reinforcement. Old binding.
Rare. To the best of our knowledge, this book has never been auctioned.
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Auction 61 - Rare and Important Items
April 24, 2018
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $6,000
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Mekor Chaim, commentary on the Torah, by R. Samuel ibn Seneh Zarza. Mantua: Meir son of Efraim of Padua and Ya'akov son of Naftali HaCohen of Gazzuolo, 1559. Only edition.
On the top of the title page is the signature of Moses Mendelssohn: "Moshe of Dessau".
A German inscription appears on the front flyleaf noting that the book belonged to the collection of Moshe Mendelssohn and that the signature at the top of the title page is in his handwriting.
Under this inscription is another ownership inscription signed "L. Loewe" [Dr. Eliezer Loewe, the renowned secretary of Sir Moses Montefiore]. He writes that he received the book from his friend David Friedlander, a member of the Berlin city council [David Friedlander was a member of the Enlightenment Movement and a leader of the Berlin Jewish community, friend and pupil of Moses Mendelssohn].
Pasted under the inscription is a printed ex-libris of "Ya'akov Chaim HaLevi", London 1895, stating that the book came from the estate of his father, Dr. Eliezer HaLevi, with biographic details about his father.
Handwritten marks and references on the leaves (underlining, numbers and Latin letters). Four long glosses in ancient Ashkenazi script appear on p. 43a and on p. 46a. On p. 86b is another gloss in a later Ashkenazi script.
Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1786) was a Jewish-German philosopher, Bible translator and commentator, considered to be the most famous Jew in the 18th century. His articles on the "modern state" and enlightenment in Germany of his times were highly esteemed and his work marked the beginning of a liberal Jewish philosophy that sought to promote values such as humanism, religious tolerance and multi-cultural society. Mendelssohn published the Kohelet Mussar periodical which is considered the first modern Hebrew journal and published German translation and commentary on the Torah (thought to be a prominent accomplishment of the Enlightenment Movement). His important philosophical compositions on metaphysics were widely read and gained him fame (he was dubbed the "German Socrates"). A number of his pupils succeeded him as key figures in the Jewish Enlightenment Movement. David Friedlander who owned this book was an outstanding individual among those pupils. He led the Berlin Jewish community and was one of the most radical members of the Enlightenment Movement.
130 leaves. 29.5 cm. Light high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Tear to margins of title page and following leaf. Old binding.
Some copies have a censored leaf of introduction, reprinted after several lines were omitted. This copy has the original introduction leaf.
On the top of the title page is the signature of Moses Mendelssohn: "Moshe of Dessau".
A German inscription appears on the front flyleaf noting that the book belonged to the collection of Moshe Mendelssohn and that the signature at the top of the title page is in his handwriting.
Under this inscription is another ownership inscription signed "L. Loewe" [Dr. Eliezer Loewe, the renowned secretary of Sir Moses Montefiore]. He writes that he received the book from his friend David Friedlander, a member of the Berlin city council [David Friedlander was a member of the Enlightenment Movement and a leader of the Berlin Jewish community, friend and pupil of Moses Mendelssohn].
Pasted under the inscription is a printed ex-libris of "Ya'akov Chaim HaLevi", London 1895, stating that the book came from the estate of his father, Dr. Eliezer HaLevi, with biographic details about his father.
Handwritten marks and references on the leaves (underlining, numbers and Latin letters). Four long glosses in ancient Ashkenazi script appear on p. 43a and on p. 46a. On p. 86b is another gloss in a later Ashkenazi script.
Moses Mendelssohn (1729-1786) was a Jewish-German philosopher, Bible translator and commentator, considered to be the most famous Jew in the 18th century. His articles on the "modern state" and enlightenment in Germany of his times were highly esteemed and his work marked the beginning of a liberal Jewish philosophy that sought to promote values such as humanism, religious tolerance and multi-cultural society. Mendelssohn published the Kohelet Mussar periodical which is considered the first modern Hebrew journal and published German translation and commentary on the Torah (thought to be a prominent accomplishment of the Enlightenment Movement). His important philosophical compositions on metaphysics were widely read and gained him fame (he was dubbed the "German Socrates"). A number of his pupils succeeded him as key figures in the Jewish Enlightenment Movement. David Friedlander who owned this book was an outstanding individual among those pupils. He led the Berlin Jewish community and was one of the most radical members of the Enlightenment Movement.
130 leaves. 29.5 cm. Light high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Tear to margins of title page and following leaf. Old binding.
Some copies have a censored leaf of introduction, reprinted after several lines were omitted. This copy has the original introduction leaf.
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Auction 61 - Rare and Important Items
April 24, 2018
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $11,875
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Large manuscript, homilies and novellae in halacha and aggada. Amsterdam, [1730s].
Ashkenazic handwriting, characteristic to the early 18th century. Autographic writing of the author, with emendations, deletions and many additions in the margins and between the lines.
The heading on the first page reads: "Tuesday, 4th Tishrei 1732". The heading at the beginning of "Laws of Salting" (p. [119a]) reads: "Sunday, 15th Elul 1731, Amsterdam".
The manuscript is made up of Talmudic novellae regarding both halacha and aggada, in long essays. The essays include, inter alia: long novellae on topics in Tractates Brachot, Shabbat, Pesachim and Yoma, novellae on the Beit Yosef in the laws of Passover, novellae on the laws of nidda, elucidation of the Rambam's laws of Talmud Torah, novellae on the beginning of Tractate Bava Kamma, and others. From leaf 89 onwards, the manuscript contains novellae on the Tur and Shulchan Aruch, laws of treifot (kashrut of animals with physical defects) and melicha (ritual salting), including many explanatory illustrations in the laws of treifot.
The content has never been printed. We have not succeeded in identifying the author, who was evidently a prominent European rabbi. The aforementioned heading implies that the author resided in Amsterdam in 1731. It is known that this manuscript was passed down for many generations up until our days, in the family of the descendants of R. Yisrael Lifshitz, author of "Tiferet Yisrael" (1782-1860), and it is possible that the manuscript was authored by one of his ancestors or teachers. (The grandfather of the "Tiferet Yisrael" was R. Yisrael Lifshitz, rabbi of Kleve, author of "Ohr Yisrael". He is renowned for his involvement in the case of the "Get of Kleve" [Kleve divorce]. The father of R. Yisrael of Kleve was R. Eliezer, rabbi of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski and Neuwied, author of Responsa Heshiv Rabbi Eliezer and Siach HaSadeh [died 1750]. R. Eliezer's brother was R. Yehuda Lifshitz, rabbi in Rotterdam).
It seems that the author used the content of the manuscript in his public sermons, and it is possible that he was a rabbi or Torah disseminator, as a gloss on p. 53a reads: "...This is how I answered the Mechilta during my sermon, and what I wrote is the answer of the commentator to the Mechilta…". On p. 26b he discusses an interesting halachic question regarding a shofar made from an animal with one horn on its forehead.
[139] leaves (including 11 blank). 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, traces of dampstains. Fragile, brittle paper. Wear with loss and textual damage to the inner bottom margins of the pages. Partially detached gatherings. Original binding, damaged and loose.
Ashkenazic handwriting, characteristic to the early 18th century. Autographic writing of the author, with emendations, deletions and many additions in the margins and between the lines.
The heading on the first page reads: "Tuesday, 4th Tishrei 1732". The heading at the beginning of "Laws of Salting" (p. [119a]) reads: "Sunday, 15th Elul 1731, Amsterdam".
The manuscript is made up of Talmudic novellae regarding both halacha and aggada, in long essays. The essays include, inter alia: long novellae on topics in Tractates Brachot, Shabbat, Pesachim and Yoma, novellae on the Beit Yosef in the laws of Passover, novellae on the laws of nidda, elucidation of the Rambam's laws of Talmud Torah, novellae on the beginning of Tractate Bava Kamma, and others. From leaf 89 onwards, the manuscript contains novellae on the Tur and Shulchan Aruch, laws of treifot (kashrut of animals with physical defects) and melicha (ritual salting), including many explanatory illustrations in the laws of treifot.
The content has never been printed. We have not succeeded in identifying the author, who was evidently a prominent European rabbi. The aforementioned heading implies that the author resided in Amsterdam in 1731. It is known that this manuscript was passed down for many generations up until our days, in the family of the descendants of R. Yisrael Lifshitz, author of "Tiferet Yisrael" (1782-1860), and it is possible that the manuscript was authored by one of his ancestors or teachers. (The grandfather of the "Tiferet Yisrael" was R. Yisrael Lifshitz, rabbi of Kleve, author of "Ohr Yisrael". He is renowned for his involvement in the case of the "Get of Kleve" [Kleve divorce]. The father of R. Yisrael of Kleve was R. Eliezer, rabbi of Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski and Neuwied, author of Responsa Heshiv Rabbi Eliezer and Siach HaSadeh [died 1750]. R. Eliezer's brother was R. Yehuda Lifshitz, rabbi in Rotterdam).
It seems that the author used the content of the manuscript in his public sermons, and it is possible that he was a rabbi or Torah disseminator, as a gloss on p. 53a reads: "...This is how I answered the Mechilta during my sermon, and what I wrote is the answer of the commentator to the Mechilta…". On p. 26b he discusses an interesting halachic question regarding a shofar made from an animal with one horn on its forehead.
[139] leaves (including 11 blank). 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, traces of dampstains. Fragile, brittle paper. Wear with loss and textual damage to the inner bottom margins of the pages. Partially detached gatherings. Original binding, damaged and loose.
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April 24, 2018
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he was blessed with extreme wealth. He was close to Chassidism and to the leading disciples of the Magid of Mezritch and endorsed the
Dina D'Chayei, commentary on the Smag (Sefer Mitzvot HaGadol), by R. Chaim Benveniste, author of Knesset HaGedolah. Parts 1-2. Constantinople: the brothers Re'uven and Nissim Ashkenazi, [1742]. First edition.
The book bears several signatures of the famed R. Efraim Zalman Margaliot, author of Beit Efraim. His full signature appears in the center of the title page of part 1: "Efraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody". Another (slightly trimmed) signature appears at the top of the title page: "Efraim Zalman son of M. Menachem Menish [---]" and another signature (slightly marred) appears at the top of the title page of part 2: "I have purchased this with my money… Efraim Zalman son of [---] of Brody".
R. Efraim Zalman Margolioth of Brody (1761-1828), author of Beit Efraim and Mateh Efraim. A famous Torah scholar and renowned posek, he exchanged halachic responsa with many of the sages of his times. He lived in the generation of the Netivot Mishpat and Ketzot Shulchan. In his youth, he served in the rabbinate of the city of Uhniv, shortly thereafter relocating to Brody choosing not to serve in the rabbinate since printing of many Chassidic books although he himself did not adopt Chassidism. He was even accused of "censoring" the words of the Magid of Mezritch in his book Panim Yafot on the Torah at the time he sent it to his mechutan, the author of Hafla'ah (see Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, vol. 3, pp. 913-915, and Dor De'ah, pp. 150-154). His books of responsa and halacha are basic books of halachic rulings and were already celebrated in his lifetime. The Chatam Sofer eulogized him: "Every day his teachings from the books he wrote resound in our Beit Midrash" (Ishim B'Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, pp. 79-81).
[2], 211 leaves; [1], 136 leaves. 28 cm. Condition varies, good to fair. Most leaves are in good condition. Damages to margins of several leaves (187-188 and title page of part 2). Worming to text of the last leaves of part 2. Colored edges. Ancient, slightly worn leather binding.
Dina D'Chayei, commentary on the Smag (Sefer Mitzvot HaGadol), by R. Chaim Benveniste, author of Knesset HaGedolah. Parts 1-2. Constantinople: the brothers Re'uven and Nissim Ashkenazi, [1742]. First edition.
The book bears several signatures of the famed R. Efraim Zalman Margaliot, author of Beit Efraim. His full signature appears in the center of the title page of part 1: "Efraim Zalman Margaliot of Brody". Another (slightly trimmed) signature appears at the top of the title page: "Efraim Zalman son of M. Menachem Menish [---]" and another signature (slightly marred) appears at the top of the title page of part 2: "I have purchased this with my money… Efraim Zalman son of [---] of Brody".
R. Efraim Zalman Margolioth of Brody (1761-1828), author of Beit Efraim and Mateh Efraim. A famous Torah scholar and renowned posek, he exchanged halachic responsa with many of the sages of his times. He lived in the generation of the Netivot Mishpat and Ketzot Shulchan. In his youth, he served in the rabbinate of the city of Uhniv, shortly thereafter relocating to Brody choosing not to serve in the rabbinate since printing of many Chassidic books although he himself did not adopt Chassidism. He was even accused of "censoring" the words of the Magid of Mezritch in his book Panim Yafot on the Torah at the time he sent it to his mechutan, the author of Hafla'ah (see Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, vol. 3, pp. 913-915, and Dor De'ah, pp. 150-154). His books of responsa and halacha are basic books of halachic rulings and were already celebrated in his lifetime. The Chatam Sofer eulogized him: "Every day his teachings from the books he wrote resound in our Beit Midrash" (Ishim B'Teshuvot Chatam Sofer, pp. 79-81).
[2], 211 leaves; [1], 136 leaves. 28 cm. Condition varies, good to fair. Most leaves are in good condition. Damages to margins of several leaves (187-188 and title page of part 2). Worming to text of the last leaves of part 2. Colored edges. Ancient, slightly worn leather binding.
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April 24, 2018
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Baal HaNefesh, Hilchot Nidah by the Raavad, with Hilchot Nidah by the Ramban, and Chiddushei HaRan on Tractate Nidah. Berlin, [1762].
The (original) pastedown of the binding bears a handwritten signature of R. Meir Posner, author of Beit Meir: "Meir Posner Rabbi of Schottland". The book includes scholarly glosses in his handwriting (seven long glosses and several short revisions). Most glosses refer to the teachings in Chiddushei HaRan. The glosses were written in the characteristic style of the Beit Meir glosses and pose inquiries on the words of the Ran. These glosses are not known and have never been printed.
R. Meir Posner (1729-1807, Otzar HaRabbanim 12928) was a prominent rabbi and posek. He was named Posner after the time he lived by his father-in-law in Poznań after his marriage. After his wife died, he moved to Leszno where he studied with his companion R. David Tevil. In 1763, he served as Rabbi of Międzyrzec (Mezritch) and his fame spread throughout Poland. R. Akiva Eger exchanged extensive correspondence with R. Meir and considered him the supreme Torah authority of his days. In a responsum, R. Akiva Eger refers to R. Meir as "the truly outstanding Gaon… bright light" (dozens of the responsa in the Rabbi Akiva Eger responsa and in the book Beit Meir responsa originate from this correspondence). The book Beit Meir contains correspondence with leading Torah scholars of his times who wrote him their queries and deliberations. These include R. Yosef son-in-law of the Noda B'Yehuda, R. Yaakov of Leszno (Lissa), R. Shlomo Zalman, author of Chemdat Shlomo, R. Avraham Danzig author of Chayei Adam, etc. As of 1767, he served as Rabbi of Königsberg and later as Chief Rabbi of the Danzig union of communities [Schottland, Weinberg, and Langfuhr] for 25 years. He authored many books including his important work Beit Meir on the laws of Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer.
[1], 74 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Extensive worming affecting text (professionally restored with paper filling). Contemporary damaged binding with worming. Lacking spine.
The (original) pastedown of the binding bears a handwritten signature of R. Meir Posner, author of Beit Meir: "Meir Posner Rabbi of Schottland". The book includes scholarly glosses in his handwriting (seven long glosses and several short revisions). Most glosses refer to the teachings in Chiddushei HaRan. The glosses were written in the characteristic style of the Beit Meir glosses and pose inquiries on the words of the Ran. These glosses are not known and have never been printed.
R. Meir Posner (1729-1807, Otzar HaRabbanim 12928) was a prominent rabbi and posek. He was named Posner after the time he lived by his father-in-law in Poznań after his marriage. After his wife died, he moved to Leszno where he studied with his companion R. David Tevil. In 1763, he served as Rabbi of Międzyrzec (Mezritch) and his fame spread throughout Poland. R. Akiva Eger exchanged extensive correspondence with R. Meir and considered him the supreme Torah authority of his days. In a responsum, R. Akiva Eger refers to R. Meir as "the truly outstanding Gaon… bright light" (dozens of the responsa in the Rabbi Akiva Eger responsa and in the book Beit Meir responsa originate from this correspondence). The book Beit Meir contains correspondence with leading Torah scholars of his times who wrote him their queries and deliberations. These include R. Yosef son-in-law of the Noda B'Yehuda, R. Yaakov of Leszno (Lissa), R. Shlomo Zalman, author of Chemdat Shlomo, R. Avraham Danzig author of Chayei Adam, etc. As of 1767, he served as Rabbi of Königsberg and later as Chief Rabbi of the Danzig union of communities [Schottland, Weinberg, and Langfuhr] for 25 years. He authored many books including his important work Beit Meir on the laws of Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer.
[1], 74 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Extensive worming affecting text (professionally restored with paper filling). Contemporary damaged binding with worming. Lacking spine.
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A leaf handwritten by R. Akiva Eger. Letter of Torah novellae [unsigned], sent to his son R. Shlomo Eiger. [Posen, ca. 1820s].
Halachic responsa on various treatises discussed between the illustrious father and his erudite son. In this manuscript, R. Akiva refers to his son with the acronym of "HaGaon, nero ya'ir". This letter by R. Akiva Eger was found among the writings of his son R. Shlomo Eger and was printed in the book Rabbi Shlomo Eger responsa, Ketavim, section 29 (Jerusalem, 1983, pp. 268-270). See enclosed photocopy (with handwritten references for comparing mistakes made by copiers of that edition).
The renowned Rabbi Akiva Eger (1761-1837) was an eminent Torah scholar in his times, born in Eisenstadt, son of R. Moshe Güns and of the daughter of the first R. Akiva Eger [Rabbi of Pressburg, author of Mishnat D'Rabbi Akiva]. Before he reached bar-mitzvah age, he already studied in the Breslau Yeshiva under the tutelage of his uncle and teacher R. Binyamin Wolf Eger and at fifteen, began delivering Torah discourses. After his marriage in 1778, he moved to Leszno (Lissa) to the home of his father-in-law R. Itzik Margaliot. In spite of his young age, he was regarded as one of the leading scholars of the city which was the hub of Torah study at that time.
In 1792, he was appointed Rabbi of Mirosławiec (Märkisch Friedland) and established a yeshiva in the city. In 1815, he began his 23-year tenure as Rabbi of Posen until his death in 1837. In Posen as well, he founded a yeshiva and taught many disciples. He cherished teaching his disciples and this pursuit took precedence over writing Torah novellae and responsa to the thousands of queries which reached him daily from all corners of the world. A holy person with ru'ach hakodesh, although supremely humble and gracious, he insisted upon the honor due to the Torah and the rabbinate. He used his authority to lead the communities in the Posen district (Northern Poland and Prussia) and fiercely and successfully fought the Reform movement and those who attempted to tear down the walls of Torah observance. He issued many regulations and established many public institutes. (In the realm of his rabbinical duties, he was accustomed to visiting every ill person who resided in the communities. After his strength waned in his senior years, he appointed special emissaries to visit the ill in his stead and requested to receive their names so he could pray for them).
His descendants were also leading Torah scholars: R. Shlomo Eger (1786-1852), one of Warsaw's most influential Jews and his father's successor in the Posen rabbinate. He wrote Gilyon Maharsha and other books; R. Avraham Eger from the city of Rawicz who edited his father's writings [with his own additions signed "A.A.B.H.H. - acronym of the Hebrew "Amar Avraham Ben HaRav HaMehaber" (Avraham, son of the author said)]; his renowned son-in-law R. Moshe Sofer, author of the Chatam Sofer who after the death of his first wife, wed the daughter of R. Akiva Eger [Rebbetzin Sherel, mother of R. Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Wolf, author of the Ktav Sofer and R. Shimon Sofer, Rabbi of Krakow].
R. Akiva Eger devoted his entire life to Torah study, known for his amazing proficiency and his deep interpretations which became basic tenets of Torah learning until our times. His books and novellae are key Torah texts for yeshiva students and for poskim. R. Elazar Menachem Shach, author of Avi Ezri, writes in his approbation to the book Pote'ach She'arim - Some of the Torah Teachings of R. Akiva Eger (Jerusalem, 1985) "For us, Rabbi Akiva Eger and his opinions and reasoning are as conclusive as one of the Rishonim…".
[1] leaf, 24 cm. Written on both sides, approximately 56 handwritten lines. Fair condition. Wear and tears (with very little damage to text), repairs with transparent (non-acidic) adhesive tape.
Halachic responsa on various treatises discussed between the illustrious father and his erudite son. In this manuscript, R. Akiva refers to his son with the acronym of "HaGaon, nero ya'ir". This letter by R. Akiva Eger was found among the writings of his son R. Shlomo Eger and was printed in the book Rabbi Shlomo Eger responsa, Ketavim, section 29 (Jerusalem, 1983, pp. 268-270). See enclosed photocopy (with handwritten references for comparing mistakes made by copiers of that edition).
The renowned Rabbi Akiva Eger (1761-1837) was an eminent Torah scholar in his times, born in Eisenstadt, son of R. Moshe Güns and of the daughter of the first R. Akiva Eger [Rabbi of Pressburg, author of Mishnat D'Rabbi Akiva]. Before he reached bar-mitzvah age, he already studied in the Breslau Yeshiva under the tutelage of his uncle and teacher R. Binyamin Wolf Eger and at fifteen, began delivering Torah discourses. After his marriage in 1778, he moved to Leszno (Lissa) to the home of his father-in-law R. Itzik Margaliot. In spite of his young age, he was regarded as one of the leading scholars of the city which was the hub of Torah study at that time.
In 1792, he was appointed Rabbi of Mirosławiec (Märkisch Friedland) and established a yeshiva in the city. In 1815, he began his 23-year tenure as Rabbi of Posen until his death in 1837. In Posen as well, he founded a yeshiva and taught many disciples. He cherished teaching his disciples and this pursuit took precedence over writing Torah novellae and responsa to the thousands of queries which reached him daily from all corners of the world. A holy person with ru'ach hakodesh, although supremely humble and gracious, he insisted upon the honor due to the Torah and the rabbinate. He used his authority to lead the communities in the Posen district (Northern Poland and Prussia) and fiercely and successfully fought the Reform movement and those who attempted to tear down the walls of Torah observance. He issued many regulations and established many public institutes. (In the realm of his rabbinical duties, he was accustomed to visiting every ill person who resided in the communities. After his strength waned in his senior years, he appointed special emissaries to visit the ill in his stead and requested to receive their names so he could pray for them).
His descendants were also leading Torah scholars: R. Shlomo Eger (1786-1852), one of Warsaw's most influential Jews and his father's successor in the Posen rabbinate. He wrote Gilyon Maharsha and other books; R. Avraham Eger from the city of Rawicz who edited his father's writings [with his own additions signed "A.A.B.H.H. - acronym of the Hebrew "Amar Avraham Ben HaRav HaMehaber" (Avraham, son of the author said)]; his renowned son-in-law R. Moshe Sofer, author of the Chatam Sofer who after the death of his first wife, wed the daughter of R. Akiva Eger [Rebbetzin Sherel, mother of R. Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Wolf, author of the Ktav Sofer and R. Shimon Sofer, Rabbi of Krakow].
R. Akiva Eger devoted his entire life to Torah study, known for his amazing proficiency and his deep interpretations which became basic tenets of Torah learning until our times. His books and novellae are key Torah texts for yeshiva students and for poskim. R. Elazar Menachem Shach, author of Avi Ezri, writes in his approbation to the book Pote'ach She'arim - Some of the Torah Teachings of R. Akiva Eger (Jerusalem, 1985) "For us, Rabbi Akiva Eger and his opinions and reasoning are as conclusive as one of the Rishonim…".
[1] leaf, 24 cm. Written on both sides, approximately 56 handwritten lines. Fair condition. Wear and tears (with very little damage to text), repairs with transparent (non-acidic) adhesive tape.
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Letter of recommendation handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Sofer, author of the "Chatam Sofer". Pressburg (Bratislava). Elul, 1824.
Approximately 17 lines handwritten and signed by the Chatam Sofer ["Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt am Main"].
This letter of recommendation was sent to the philanthropist "R. Isaac Hoffman, director of the Jewish community in the capital city of Vienna" on behalf of the community of Vrbovce, Slovakia, near Senica. Vrbovce was damaged by fire, and the letter requests assistance in rebuilding the synagogue that was completely destroyed by the fire.
The letter is warm and heartfelt, with blessings heaped on the recipients - the Viennese community. The letter opens with blessings for a good new year filled with health, children and livelihood: "…May you be inscribed in G-d’s books for a good new year, one of life, children and livelihood…". Further blessings are added at the end of the letter: "May G-d listen to you and your prayers on the upcoming holy days, so that you may be immediately sealed for a good life…".
At the beginning of the letter, the Chatam Sofer apologizes for his request, and explains that he deviated from his usual custom in order to help rebuild the synagogue, as he usually would not request assistance except for the ill: "It is not my usual practice to send letters that tax the already overburdened philanthropists, except for the ill and broken, for in that case G-d has explicitly stated that He will doubly bless those who give - but in this case… I felt the need to request assistance in the building of the synagogue…".
The letter and a picture of it are printed in "Igrot Sofrim", Vienna, 1929, part II (letters of the Chatam Sofer), p. 104.
[1] leaf (folded in half), 23 cm. Good condition. Slight staining. Folding marks.
Approximately 17 lines handwritten and signed by the Chatam Sofer ["Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt am Main"].
This letter of recommendation was sent to the philanthropist "R. Isaac Hoffman, director of the Jewish community in the capital city of Vienna" on behalf of the community of Vrbovce, Slovakia, near Senica. Vrbovce was damaged by fire, and the letter requests assistance in rebuilding the synagogue that was completely destroyed by the fire.
The letter is warm and heartfelt, with blessings heaped on the recipients - the Viennese community. The letter opens with blessings for a good new year filled with health, children and livelihood: "…May you be inscribed in G-d’s books for a good new year, one of life, children and livelihood…". Further blessings are added at the end of the letter: "May G-d listen to you and your prayers on the upcoming holy days, so that you may be immediately sealed for a good life…".
At the beginning of the letter, the Chatam Sofer apologizes for his request, and explains that he deviated from his usual custom in order to help rebuild the synagogue, as he usually would not request assistance except for the ill: "It is not my usual practice to send letters that tax the already overburdened philanthropists, except for the ill and broken, for in that case G-d has explicitly stated that He will doubly bless those who give - but in this case… I felt the need to request assistance in the building of the synagogue…".
The letter and a picture of it are printed in "Igrot Sofrim", Vienna, 1929, part II (letters of the Chatam Sofer), p. 104.
[1] leaf (folded in half), 23 cm. Good condition. Slight staining. Folding marks.
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Chiddushei HaMe'eri on Tractate Megillah. Amsterdam: Leib Zusmensch, [1769]. First edition. Approbations of Amsterdam rabbis, Hebron emissaries and Dutch rabbis.
The front flyleaf bears the signature of the Maharam Schick: "Moshe Brezová". Ownership inscription of "Mendel Heller of Bonyhád in Freistadt". Many ownership inscriptions appear on the endpapers, stating that the book belongs to R. Avraham Yitzchak Weinberger Rabbi of Kleinwardein (Kisvárda). One inscription is signed by his grandson, "Mordechai Broide".
The renowned R. Moshe Schick - Maharam Schick (1807-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 15194) was an illustrious disciple of the Chatam Sofer, an outstanding Torah scholar, a luminary of his generation and leader of Hungarian Jewry. He was born in Brezová and used to sign "Moshe Schick of Brezová" (the signature on this book was apparently signed during his youth at the Pressburg Yeshiva, there he was known as only "Moshe Brezová, the name Schick was not used). A renowned head of yeshiva and leading opponent of the Reform movement. At the age of 14, he began his studies at the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer and quickly progressed to become a foremost disciple. He served in the rabbinate of Svätý Jur near Pressburg for many years, thereafter serving as Rabbi of Chust for the rest of his life, wherein he established a large yeshiva and taught many illustrious disciples. He left behind a trove of Torah literature comprised of halachic responsa, homilies, Talmudic novellae, a work on the 613 commandments, and more.
R. Mendel Heller Rabbi of Álmosd (died in 1858), authored the book Chibat HaKodesh, supplemented to the book Tiv Gittin by his father R. Zvi Hirsch Heller of Bonyhad and Óbuda.
His brother-in-law, R. Avraham Yitzchak Weinberger, Rabbi of Kisvárda (1805-1885), son-in-law of R. Zvi Hirsh Heller Rabbi of Óbuda, author of Tiv Gittin and son-in-law of the third wife of the Chatam Sofer [after the death of his father-in-law, R. Zvi Hirsh Heller, in 1835, the latter's widow wed the author of the Chatam Sofer. Her daughter and son-in-law moved with her to Pressburg and lived in the home of the Chatam Sofer for several years. During this period, the Chatam Sofer guided R. Avraham Yitzchak Weinberger in the path of Torah and fear of Heaven]. He later served as rabbi of Kisvárda and was recognized as a leading Hungarian leader and head of yeshiva. Among his renowned disciples: R. Chaim Zvi Manheimer Rabbi of Ungvar, R. Meshulam Feish Lowy (the first) the Tosher Rebbe (1821-1873). Author of Pnei Yitzchak (Mukachevo, 1892) and Millel L'Avraham (Mukachevo, 1892). His son-in-law was R. Avraham Broide, Rabbi of Berezne (1825-1882), author of Pri HeChag, disciple of the Chatam Sofer and of the Ktav Sofer.
[3], 40, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary leather binding, with gilt embossment, worn.
The front flyleaf bears the signature of the Maharam Schick: "Moshe Brezová". Ownership inscription of "Mendel Heller of Bonyhád in Freistadt". Many ownership inscriptions appear on the endpapers, stating that the book belongs to R. Avraham Yitzchak Weinberger Rabbi of Kleinwardein (Kisvárda). One inscription is signed by his grandson, "Mordechai Broide".
The renowned R. Moshe Schick - Maharam Schick (1807-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 15194) was an illustrious disciple of the Chatam Sofer, an outstanding Torah scholar, a luminary of his generation and leader of Hungarian Jewry. He was born in Brezová and used to sign "Moshe Schick of Brezová" (the signature on this book was apparently signed during his youth at the Pressburg Yeshiva, there he was known as only "Moshe Brezová, the name Schick was not used). A renowned head of yeshiva and leading opponent of the Reform movement. At the age of 14, he began his studies at the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer and quickly progressed to become a foremost disciple. He served in the rabbinate of Svätý Jur near Pressburg for many years, thereafter serving as Rabbi of Chust for the rest of his life, wherein he established a large yeshiva and taught many illustrious disciples. He left behind a trove of Torah literature comprised of halachic responsa, homilies, Talmudic novellae, a work on the 613 commandments, and more.
R. Mendel Heller Rabbi of Álmosd (died in 1858), authored the book Chibat HaKodesh, supplemented to the book Tiv Gittin by his father R. Zvi Hirsch Heller of Bonyhad and Óbuda.
His brother-in-law, R. Avraham Yitzchak Weinberger, Rabbi of Kisvárda (1805-1885), son-in-law of R. Zvi Hirsh Heller Rabbi of Óbuda, author of Tiv Gittin and son-in-law of the third wife of the Chatam Sofer [after the death of his father-in-law, R. Zvi Hirsh Heller, in 1835, the latter's widow wed the author of the Chatam Sofer. Her daughter and son-in-law moved with her to Pressburg and lived in the home of the Chatam Sofer for several years. During this period, the Chatam Sofer guided R. Avraham Yitzchak Weinberger in the path of Torah and fear of Heaven]. He later served as rabbi of Kisvárda and was recognized as a leading Hungarian leader and head of yeshiva. Among his renowned disciples: R. Chaim Zvi Manheimer Rabbi of Ungvar, R. Meshulam Feish Lowy (the first) the Tosher Rebbe (1821-1873). Author of Pnei Yitzchak (Mukachevo, 1892) and Millel L'Avraham (Mukachevo, 1892). His son-in-law was R. Avraham Broide, Rabbi of Berezne (1825-1882), author of Pri HeChag, disciple of the Chatam Sofer and of the Ktav Sofer.
[3], 40, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary leather binding, with gilt embossment, worn.
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Halachic Responsum, handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Ganzfried. [Uzhorod, between 1868-1879].
Long halachic responsum (4 pages), regarding the kosher status of milk from gentile-owned animals who had been fed chametz (leavened) on Passover. At the end of the responsum is his signature: "I have written my humble opinion, Shlomo Ganzfried". He quotes his correspondence on the matter with "R. Chaim Sofer, rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo)" [R. Chaim Sofer, author of "Machane Chaim", served as rabbi of Mukachevo from 1868-1879, after which he was appointed rabbi in Budapest. We have thus estimated the date of the letter as between 1868-1879].
R. Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) was the son of R. Yosef, rabbi of Ungvar (Uzhorod), Hungary. He was a disciple of R. Zvi Hirsh Heller (R. Hirshle Charif), author of Tiv Gittin, who raised him after the untimely passing of his father. R. Ganzfried's first book, “Keset HaSofer”, on laws of scribal writing of Torah scrolls, Tefillin and Mezuzot (Obuda, 1834), contains the Chatam Sofer’s approbation and his glosses, where he states that no scribe should be ordained without demonstrating proficiency in this book. R. Ganzfried officiated as rabbi of Uzhorod from 1850 until his passing in 1886, and also headed the Orthodox rabbinate in Hungary.
He authored dozens of important works, however he is best known for his Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, a simple summary of the Shulchan Aruch (definitive code of Jewish law), printed in many editions since its first publishing in 1864 in Uzhorod. ["Otzar Yisrael", New York, 1909, notes that half a million copies had already been published. According to Dr. Yitzchak Rivkind, a million copies had been published by 1960].
[4] pages. 21 cm. Approximately 100 lines in his handwriting. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Paper pasted in the fold between the two pages.
This responsa has been printed in abbreviated form in the "Lechem Hapanim" glosses to the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, section 117. It has also been partially printed (based on a copy), in the "Kerem Shlomo" anthology (issue 136, 1991, pp. 27-30), and printed in its entirety (based on this manuscript) in the "Otzarot Hasofer" anthology (issue 19, 2008, pp. 29-34).
Long halachic responsum (4 pages), regarding the kosher status of milk from gentile-owned animals who had been fed chametz (leavened) on Passover. At the end of the responsum is his signature: "I have written my humble opinion, Shlomo Ganzfried". He quotes his correspondence on the matter with "R. Chaim Sofer, rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo)" [R. Chaim Sofer, author of "Machane Chaim", served as rabbi of Mukachevo from 1868-1879, after which he was appointed rabbi in Budapest. We have thus estimated the date of the letter as between 1868-1879].
R. Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886) was the son of R. Yosef, rabbi of Ungvar (Uzhorod), Hungary. He was a disciple of R. Zvi Hirsh Heller (R. Hirshle Charif), author of Tiv Gittin, who raised him after the untimely passing of his father. R. Ganzfried's first book, “Keset HaSofer”, on laws of scribal writing of Torah scrolls, Tefillin and Mezuzot (Obuda, 1834), contains the Chatam Sofer’s approbation and his glosses, where he states that no scribe should be ordained without demonstrating proficiency in this book. R. Ganzfried officiated as rabbi of Uzhorod from 1850 until his passing in 1886, and also headed the Orthodox rabbinate in Hungary.
He authored dozens of important works, however he is best known for his Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, a simple summary of the Shulchan Aruch (definitive code of Jewish law), printed in many editions since its first publishing in 1864 in Uzhorod. ["Otzar Yisrael", New York, 1909, notes that half a million copies had already been published. According to Dr. Yitzchak Rivkind, a million copies had been published by 1960].
[4] pages. 21 cm. Approximately 100 lines in his handwriting. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Paper pasted in the fold between the two pages.
This responsa has been printed in abbreviated form in the "Lechem Hapanim" glosses to the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, section 117. It has also been partially printed (based on a copy), in the "Kerem Shlomo" anthology (issue 136, 1991, pp. 27-30), and printed in its entirety (based on this manuscript) in the "Otzarot Hasofer" anthology (issue 19, 2008, pp. 29-34).
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