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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $938
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Manuscript, Ruach Chen, commentary on the Rambam's Moreh Nevuchim, by R. Shmuel ibn Tibbon. Written by the scribe R. Yissachar Ber of Rzeszów. [Le Havre, France, 1771].
Complete manuscript. Fine copying of the composition in Ashkenazic semi-cursive and cursive script. Original leather binding, with gilt ornamentation.
The foot of the title page contains a dedication by the scribe – R. Yissachar Ber of Rzeszów, to R. Eliezer Schor, containing the place and date of writing: "My gift… to my dear friend, intelligent and wise… R. Eliezer Schor… I, the young Yissachar Ber of Rzeszów… here in Le Havre [1771]".
The front endpaper bears a signature: "David Weisskopf son of Seligman".
[1], 29 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Original leather binding, with gilt blocking, damaged and detached, without spine.
Complete manuscript. Fine copying of the composition in Ashkenazic semi-cursive and cursive script. Original leather binding, with gilt ornamentation.
The foot of the title page contains a dedication by the scribe – R. Yissachar Ber of Rzeszów, to R. Eliezer Schor, containing the place and date of writing: "My gift… to my dear friend, intelligent and wise… R. Eliezer Schor… I, the young Yissachar Ber of Rzeszów… here in Le Havre [1771]".
The front endpaper bears a signature: "David Weisskopf son of Seligman".
[1], 29 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Original leather binding, with gilt blocking, damaged and detached, without spine.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $600
Unsold
Manuscript, the services of blessing the new moon, checking for Chametz, Eiruv Tavshilin and Kapparot. [Europe, ca. beginning of the 19th century].
Manuscript on light-blueish paper. Ashkenazic square script, in large letters (Kiddush Levana letters), vocalized. Initial words in red ink.
With instructions in Yiddish, in Ashkenazic cursive script.
Owner's signature on the front endpaper: "Nachman Schwartz Katz".
[9] leaves. 21 cm. Stains and wear. Worming. Ink faded in several places. Original card binding, somewhat damaged, with contents inscribed on the front.
Manuscript on light-blueish paper. Ashkenazic square script, in large letters (Kiddush Levana letters), vocalized. Initial words in red ink.
With instructions in Yiddish, in Ashkenazic cursive script.
Owner's signature on the front endpaper: "Nachman Schwartz Katz".
[9] leaves. 21 cm. Stains and wear. Worming. Ink faded in several places. Original card binding, somewhat damaged, with contents inscribed on the front.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Diverse collection of handwritten leaves, in Ashkenazic script, by various writers. [Europe, 19th-20th centuries]:
· Leaf with Messianic calculations, by an unidentified writer. Includes hints in the Bible to current events, and mentions of the Czar Nicholas. At the top of the leaf, he states that these hints appear on p. 93b of the Constantinople edition of Midrash Talpiot by the author of Shevet Mussar, and were copied from there "letter by letter". However, the Constantinople edition does not have a leaf 93, and nowhere else in the book do these teachings appear. It is unclear why the writer chose to note this.
· Large leaf (approx. 7 small pages), of original novellae on Simla Chadasha (by the author of Tevuot Shor) and Levushei Serad (by R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal), by an unidentified writer.
· Large leaf – a neat copying (by the above writer) of a passage of Chochmat Adam (Principle 45 sections 10-14) of R. Avraham Danzig (author of Chayei Adam).
· Tosefet Ketubah contract for "R. Refael son of R. Aryeh Leib" and "Yenta daughter of R. Yaakov" signed by the witnesses: "Yosef Chaim son of R. Betzalel", "Moshe son of R. Avraham maggid of Łachwa". "Sečovce Hotel" (Slovakia), 1838.
· Tosefet Ketubah contract for "R. Mordechai son of R. Yosef HaLevi" and "Vital daughter of R. Yehuda Leib", signed by one witness: "Noach son of R. Yosef Chaim Shub", and an empty space for a second witness. [No place indicated], 1889. Half lacking (we only have the right half of the contract).
· Contract appointing a messenger to deliver a Get, for "Yisrael son of Shaul David" and "Nechama daughter of Gershom" by the messenger "Reuven son of Netanel", signed by witnesses and dayanim. Mazyr (Belarus), 1860.
· Will of a deathly ill person, "the groom R. Yehuda son of R. Chaim Chaikel". Łachwa (Belarus), [ca. 1863]. Lacking bottom half.
· Letter from Eliezer Lipa Weinbach to his grandfather R. Avraham Shalom HaLevi [Markus] rabbi of Wełdzicz (Shevchenkovo, Ukraine), requesting he accept him to learn Torah under him. Filipetz (Fülöpfalva, Maramureș, Hungary), 1897.
· Draft of a Ketubah for Gittel daughter of R. Yitzchak Isaac Shlomo Zalman (without the name of the groom). Nelipyno (Hungary), [1921].
· Draft of Ketubah De'Irkesa (replacement Ketubah) for R. Mordechai son of R. Reuven and Leah Mirul daughter of R. Daniel. Łachwa (Belarus), 1924.
Approx. [10] leaves. Size and condition vary.
· Leaf with Messianic calculations, by an unidentified writer. Includes hints in the Bible to current events, and mentions of the Czar Nicholas. At the top of the leaf, he states that these hints appear on p. 93b of the Constantinople edition of Midrash Talpiot by the author of Shevet Mussar, and were copied from there "letter by letter". However, the Constantinople edition does not have a leaf 93, and nowhere else in the book do these teachings appear. It is unclear why the writer chose to note this.
· Large leaf (approx. 7 small pages), of original novellae on Simla Chadasha (by the author of Tevuot Shor) and Levushei Serad (by R. David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal), by an unidentified writer.
· Large leaf – a neat copying (by the above writer) of a passage of Chochmat Adam (Principle 45 sections 10-14) of R. Avraham Danzig (author of Chayei Adam).
· Tosefet Ketubah contract for "R. Refael son of R. Aryeh Leib" and "Yenta daughter of R. Yaakov" signed by the witnesses: "Yosef Chaim son of R. Betzalel", "Moshe son of R. Avraham maggid of Łachwa". "Sečovce Hotel" (Slovakia), 1838.
· Tosefet Ketubah contract for "R. Mordechai son of R. Yosef HaLevi" and "Vital daughter of R. Yehuda Leib", signed by one witness: "Noach son of R. Yosef Chaim Shub", and an empty space for a second witness. [No place indicated], 1889. Half lacking (we only have the right half of the contract).
· Contract appointing a messenger to deliver a Get, for "Yisrael son of Shaul David" and "Nechama daughter of Gershom" by the messenger "Reuven son of Netanel", signed by witnesses and dayanim. Mazyr (Belarus), 1860.
· Will of a deathly ill person, "the groom R. Yehuda son of R. Chaim Chaikel". Łachwa (Belarus), [ca. 1863]. Lacking bottom half.
· Letter from Eliezer Lipa Weinbach to his grandfather R. Avraham Shalom HaLevi [Markus] rabbi of Wełdzicz (Shevchenkovo, Ukraine), requesting he accept him to learn Torah under him. Filipetz (Fülöpfalva, Maramureș, Hungary), 1897.
· Draft of a Ketubah for Gittel daughter of R. Yitzchak Isaac Shlomo Zalman (without the name of the groom). Nelipyno (Hungary), [1921].
· Draft of Ketubah De'Irkesa (replacement Ketubah) for R. Mordechai son of R. Reuven and Leah Mirul daughter of R. Daniel. Łachwa (Belarus), 1924.
Approx. [10] leaves. Size and condition vary.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript notebook containing halachic novellae by R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, the first head of the beit din of the Eida Hachareidit in Jerusalem. Bezi, Hungary, 1863.
Portion of an alphabetical composition regarding Talmudic principles. Most of the notebook deals with the topics of Yoreh Deah, a small section is devoted to the laws of Shabbat, and a small scattering deals with aggada (Talmudic tales). The beginning of the notebook contains the author's introduction: "The words of the writer: I wish to write what I have comprehended of my study through the grace of G-d, although I am lacking in true depth and understanding, the Torah cannot be studied without innovation, and in at least some of these matters I must have stumbled upon the truth, and if I have done so only once, I will be happy with the singe precious jewel of truth which I have discovered…. Moshe Nachum ben R. Meir, may his light shine." From the headings in the notebook it is evideint that it was written (partially or entirely) during the author's youth in 1863, while he was still living in his parents' home in Bezi, Hungary, before immigrating to Eretz Israel. Most of the pages contain the title "Shilat", the Hebrew acronym of the verse "I place G-d before me always".
R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, Raavad of the Jerusalem Beit Din (1841-1922), was a disciple of R. Aharon David Deutch, author of "Goren David", and the Ktav Sofer, from whom he received rabbinical ordination. He was the son of R. Meir Wallenstein, rabbi of Bezi, who was considered among the prominent Hungarian rabbis of his generation. In 1864 he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Jerusalem, where he married the daughter of R. Shimon Deutch (disciple of the Chatam Sofer). Upon the arrival of Maharil Diskin in Jerusalem, R. Moshe Nachum became his close disciple and among the close inner circle of his students. In 1903 he was appointed rabbinical judge in the beit din of R. Shmuel Salant, and in 1908 he became head of the beit din. After the passing of R. Shmuel Salant, the official position of rabbi of Jerusalem remained vacant for over a decade, during which R. Moshe Nachum became the de facto leader of Jerusalem's Orthodox community and its official representative to the government. In 1920, upon the establishment of the beit din of the "Eida Hachareidit", R. Moshe Nachum became Raavad in conjunction with his colleague R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, who served as Gaavad. Portions of his book of halachic responsa were printed in Sefer Bnei Moshe (Jerusalem, 1990).
[41] leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Much wear and staining. Tears to 10 leaves, affecting text. Fabric and cardboard binding, torn and worn.
Portion of an alphabetical composition regarding Talmudic principles. Most of the notebook deals with the topics of Yoreh Deah, a small section is devoted to the laws of Shabbat, and a small scattering deals with aggada (Talmudic tales). The beginning of the notebook contains the author's introduction: "The words of the writer: I wish to write what I have comprehended of my study through the grace of G-d, although I am lacking in true depth and understanding, the Torah cannot be studied without innovation, and in at least some of these matters I must have stumbled upon the truth, and if I have done so only once, I will be happy with the singe precious jewel of truth which I have discovered…. Moshe Nachum ben R. Meir, may his light shine." From the headings in the notebook it is evideint that it was written (partially or entirely) during the author's youth in 1863, while he was still living in his parents' home in Bezi, Hungary, before immigrating to Eretz Israel. Most of the pages contain the title "Shilat", the Hebrew acronym of the verse "I place G-d before me always".
R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, Raavad of the Jerusalem Beit Din (1841-1922), was a disciple of R. Aharon David Deutch, author of "Goren David", and the Ktav Sofer, from whom he received rabbinical ordination. He was the son of R. Meir Wallenstein, rabbi of Bezi, who was considered among the prominent Hungarian rabbis of his generation. In 1864 he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Jerusalem, where he married the daughter of R. Shimon Deutch (disciple of the Chatam Sofer). Upon the arrival of Maharil Diskin in Jerusalem, R. Moshe Nachum became his close disciple and among the close inner circle of his students. In 1903 he was appointed rabbinical judge in the beit din of R. Shmuel Salant, and in 1908 he became head of the beit din. After the passing of R. Shmuel Salant, the official position of rabbi of Jerusalem remained vacant for over a decade, during which R. Moshe Nachum became the de facto leader of Jerusalem's Orthodox community and its official representative to the government. In 1920, upon the establishment of the beit din of the "Eida Hachareidit", R. Moshe Nachum became Raavad in conjunction with his colleague R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, who served as Gaavad. Portions of his book of halachic responsa were printed in Sefer Bnei Moshe (Jerusalem, 1990).
[41] leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Much wear and staining. Tears to 10 leaves, affecting text. Fabric and cardboard binding, torn and worn.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Yuval Shai, novellae on the Rashi and Tosafot commentaries on Talmud, novellae on Pirkei Avot and on the Torah, eulogies and homilies, by R. Shlomo Yitzchak son of R. Shmuel, Rosh Yeshiva in Plungė (Lithuania). 1885.
Complete unpublished composition, with a title page and author's preface. Original work, handwritten and signed by the author, R. Shlomo Yitzchak son of R. Shmuel and Chaya, who writes in his preface that he serves as Rosh Yeshiva and Marbitz Torah in Plungė. The name of the author is not known to us from other sources, yet his writings in this manuscript demonstrate that he is an outstanding Torah scholar, who imparted Torah to the public and was well versed in the depth of Talmudic topics. Most of the work contains novellae on the Rashi and Tosafot commentaries on various tractates of the Talmud. The end of the book contains a sermon for a eulogy and homilies on the Torah, entitled "Y.Sh. Torah". He quotes in his sermons teachings in the name of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciple R. Zalman of Volozhin.
The name of the composition - Yuval Shai - is a play on words based on the verse "…Yovilu Shai LaMora" (Psalms 76:12), which speaks of the sacrifices offered in the Temple. In the conclusion of his preface, the author prays: "…may I merit to see Yovilu Shai LaMora (bringing gifts to G-d), Amen V'Amen (the author uses the words of the verse as an expression of his wish to see in his days the rebuilding of the Temple and the reinstitution of sacrifices).
[1], 62 written leaves (approx. 120 written pages). The notebook also includes dozens of blank leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains and minor worming. Loose leaves. Original binding, slightly worn, without spine.
Complete unpublished composition, with a title page and author's preface. Original work, handwritten and signed by the author, R. Shlomo Yitzchak son of R. Shmuel and Chaya, who writes in his preface that he serves as Rosh Yeshiva and Marbitz Torah in Plungė. The name of the author is not known to us from other sources, yet his writings in this manuscript demonstrate that he is an outstanding Torah scholar, who imparted Torah to the public and was well versed in the depth of Talmudic topics. Most of the work contains novellae on the Rashi and Tosafot commentaries on various tractates of the Talmud. The end of the book contains a sermon for a eulogy and homilies on the Torah, entitled "Y.Sh. Torah". He quotes in his sermons teachings in the name of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciple R. Zalman of Volozhin.
The name of the composition - Yuval Shai - is a play on words based on the verse "…Yovilu Shai LaMora" (Psalms 76:12), which speaks of the sacrifices offered in the Temple. In the conclusion of his preface, the author prays: "…may I merit to see Yovilu Shai LaMora (bringing gifts to G-d), Amen V'Amen (the author uses the words of the verse as an expression of his wish to see in his days the rebuilding of the Temple and the reinstitution of sacrifices).
[1], 62 written leaves (approx. 120 written pages). The notebook also includes dozens of blank leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains and minor worming. Loose leaves. Original binding, slightly worn, without spine.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $15,000
Including buyer's premium
Leaf containing notes (approx. 27 lines) handwritten by R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, author of Chafetz Chaim, Mishna Berura and Likutei Halachot.
Preliminary notes (drafts), from the arrangement of Likutei Halachot on Tractate Sota, with many variations in comparison to the printed book.
The great R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262), leader of the Jewish people, was known as the Chafetz Chaim, after the name of his first book. He was the dean of the Radin yeshiva and author of many halachic and ethical books, including: Mishna Berura, Shemirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chessed and dozens more. One of his greatest enterprises was Likutei Halachot, a complement to Hilchot HaRav Alfas by the Rif, with a clear and concise commentary, compiled from books of the Rishonim. The Rif's book was written on Talmudic topics which are currently relevant and applicable. Likutei Halachot covers topics relating to the Temple and its services, which are not practiced at the present time. The objective of the Chafetz Chaim in publishing this book was to encourage the study of topics pertaining to the Temple services and offerings, thereby bolstering the yearning for the rebuilding of the Temple, speedily in our times.
[1] leaf. Approx. 17X20.5 cm. Written on both sides. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to the folds, professionally repaired.
Preliminary notes (drafts), from the arrangement of Likutei Halachot on Tractate Sota, with many variations in comparison to the printed book.
The great R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262), leader of the Jewish people, was known as the Chafetz Chaim, after the name of his first book. He was the dean of the Radin yeshiva and author of many halachic and ethical books, including: Mishna Berura, Shemirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chessed and dozens more. One of his greatest enterprises was Likutei Halachot, a complement to Hilchot HaRav Alfas by the Rif, with a clear and concise commentary, compiled from books of the Rishonim. The Rif's book was written on Talmudic topics which are currently relevant and applicable. Likutei Halachot covers topics relating to the Temple and its services, which are not practiced at the present time. The objective of the Chafetz Chaim in publishing this book was to encourage the study of topics pertaining to the Temple services and offerings, thereby bolstering the yearning for the rebuilding of the Temple, speedily in our times.
[1] leaf. Approx. 17X20.5 cm. Written on both sides. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to the folds, professionally repaired.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
A collection of manuscripts - Likutei Rivash on the Torah, and sections of another composition on Zionism, by R. Yuspa son of R. Shlomo Lupoliansky of Holovanivsk (Podolia, Ukraine). Ca. 1901.
· Over 160 leaves of a composition on the Torah named "Likutei Rivash" - an anthology on Bereishit and topics of Chanukah, including selections from great Chassidic leaders, Torah thoughts by great Torah scholars of previous generations (Rebbe Heshel, R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz, the Chatam Sofer, the Vilna Gaon and more), Torah thoughts from various books and rabbis, in addition to novellae by the author himself [possibly some of the contents were heard by the author orally].
Approx. [325] written pages. 20.5 cm. Overall good condition. Few tears and wear. Leaves missing from some of the Parshiot.
· "Tikvat Tzion" - title page, prefaces and draft sections of a composition entitled: "Tikvat Tzion – The Second Article of My Book Maamarei Rivash". Concerning Zionism and the return to Eretz Israel. [1901].
A Torah composition supporting the Zionist movement – the author writes that the purpose of the essay is to enthuse the hearts of the Jewish people to believe in and hope for the Final Redemption. The author opposes the way Chassidim and Chareidim tend to generalize and boycott, distancing themselves from Zionism as they shun maskilim and the profane. He writes ironically that, just as in the past any "person who did something despicable" was termed a "maskil" [enlightened person], even if he was illiterate, so nowadays they label any heretic or anyone who does something wrong a "Zionist", even if "he always opposed the holy idea of Zionism...". The writer writes of himself as an affirmed Chassid, and sees no contradiction between his Chassidism and his Zionism: "I'm a Chassid like other Chassidim, and I was raised to Chassidut... but to be such a pious idiot and say that the Zionists are heretics and it is forbidden to be a Zionist – far from me to say such a thing. Zionism does not contradict our religion, and on the contrary, Zionism is a strong pillar of our religion...". He goes on to say that if we see Zionists who do not follow the straight path, it does not stem from their Zionism, "and on the contrary, they were worse before, and Zionism is setting them straight…".
On the title page and at the ends of the prefaces, the author signs: "The young Yuspa son of Shlomo, shochet and bodek, of Holovanivsk, Russia". We have no information about the author, but the content of the book demonstrates that the writer was a scholar well versed in homiletic and Chassidic books, and some of his selections are from profound homiletic books which deliberate in halacha and aggada. It is clear that the author was fearful for the spiritual survival of the Jewish people and its hope of redemption. The names of his compositions "Likutei Rivash" and "Maamarei Rivash" allude to his and his father's initials: Rabbi Yuspa ben Shlomo.
Approx. [50] leaves of varying size and condition, good to fair-poor, with tears and losses. Some of the paper is brittle and fragile.
· Over 160 leaves of a composition on the Torah named "Likutei Rivash" - an anthology on Bereishit and topics of Chanukah, including selections from great Chassidic leaders, Torah thoughts by great Torah scholars of previous generations (Rebbe Heshel, R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz, the Chatam Sofer, the Vilna Gaon and more), Torah thoughts from various books and rabbis, in addition to novellae by the author himself [possibly some of the contents were heard by the author orally].
Approx. [325] written pages. 20.5 cm. Overall good condition. Few tears and wear. Leaves missing from some of the Parshiot.
· "Tikvat Tzion" - title page, prefaces and draft sections of a composition entitled: "Tikvat Tzion – The Second Article of My Book Maamarei Rivash". Concerning Zionism and the return to Eretz Israel. [1901].
A Torah composition supporting the Zionist movement – the author writes that the purpose of the essay is to enthuse the hearts of the Jewish people to believe in and hope for the Final Redemption. The author opposes the way Chassidim and Chareidim tend to generalize and boycott, distancing themselves from Zionism as they shun maskilim and the profane. He writes ironically that, just as in the past any "person who did something despicable" was termed a "maskil" [enlightened person], even if he was illiterate, so nowadays they label any heretic or anyone who does something wrong a "Zionist", even if "he always opposed the holy idea of Zionism...". The writer writes of himself as an affirmed Chassid, and sees no contradiction between his Chassidism and his Zionism: "I'm a Chassid like other Chassidim, and I was raised to Chassidut... but to be such a pious idiot and say that the Zionists are heretics and it is forbidden to be a Zionist – far from me to say such a thing. Zionism does not contradict our religion, and on the contrary, Zionism is a strong pillar of our religion...". He goes on to say that if we see Zionists who do not follow the straight path, it does not stem from their Zionism, "and on the contrary, they were worse before, and Zionism is setting them straight…".
On the title page and at the ends of the prefaces, the author signs: "The young Yuspa son of Shlomo, shochet and bodek, of Holovanivsk, Russia". We have no information about the author, but the content of the book demonstrates that the writer was a scholar well versed in homiletic and Chassidic books, and some of his selections are from profound homiletic books which deliberate in halacha and aggada. It is clear that the author was fearful for the spiritual survival of the Jewish people and its hope of redemption. The names of his compositions "Likutei Rivash" and "Maamarei Rivash" allude to his and his father's initials: Rabbi Yuspa ben Shlomo.
Approx. [50] leaves of varying size and condition, good to fair-poor, with tears and losses. Some of the paper is brittle and fragile.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
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Handwritten notebook. Lectures on Talmudic Topics, Delivered in the Geon Yaakov Yeshiva, on Tractates Makot, Gittin and Sanhedrin, by the "Yeshiva Dean R. Aharon Leib Steinman". Bnei Brak, 1979-1980.
Notebook of lectures ("Shiurim Klaliim"), recorded by a student of the yeshiva, Yosef Friedman, who's signature appears on several leaves throughout the notebook.
R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman (1915-2017) was a leader of Orthodox Jewry, chairman of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of the Degel HaTorah party. He led the Lithuanian Torah Jewry in the last decades. He served as dean of the Chafetz Chaim yeshiva in Kfar Saba, and was reputedly held in high esteem by the Chazon Ish, who would stand up in his honor. In 1955, R. Kahaneman appointed him dean of the Ponevezh yeshiva for young boys and ten years later, he began concurrently serving as head of the Ponevezh Kollel. He later established other Torah institutions, standing at their helm, and spending his entire life disseminating Torah to the multitudes. He also served as dean of the Geon Yaakov yeshiva founded by his son-in-law R. Zev Berlin. On Chanukah eve 2017, he passed away at the age of 104, and his funeral was attended by hundreds of thousands.
Approx. [150] written pages. 16 cm. One leaf detached and worn. Hardcover.
Notebook of lectures ("Shiurim Klaliim"), recorded by a student of the yeshiva, Yosef Friedman, who's signature appears on several leaves throughout the notebook.
R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman (1915-2017) was a leader of Orthodox Jewry, chairman of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of the Degel HaTorah party. He led the Lithuanian Torah Jewry in the last decades. He served as dean of the Chafetz Chaim yeshiva in Kfar Saba, and was reputedly held in high esteem by the Chazon Ish, who would stand up in his honor. In 1955, R. Kahaneman appointed him dean of the Ponevezh yeshiva for young boys and ten years later, he began concurrently serving as head of the Ponevezh Kollel. He later established other Torah institutions, standing at their helm, and spending his entire life disseminating Torah to the multitudes. He also served as dean of the Geon Yaakov yeshiva founded by his son-in-law R. Zev Berlin. On Chanukah eve 2017, he passed away at the age of 104, and his funeral was attended by hundreds of thousands.
Approx. [150] written pages. 16 cm. One leaf detached and worn. Hardcover.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Letter signed by Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl. [No date or place].
Grave warning to an individual who does not wish to obey a Torah ruling rendered by three rabbis and blessings if he will comply: "My warning is double with serious forewarning to fulfill the ruling of these rabbis without deviance, lest you regret… Aharon son of the famed R. Mordechai".
R. Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1871), prominent Chassidic leader in his times and celebrated luminary of the Jewish world in the mid-19th century. He was the eldest son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and succeeded his ancestors as Rebbe in the city of Chernobyl. In his youth, he was educated by his grandfather Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl, author of Meor Einayim. Already during his father's lifetime, R. Aharon filled a central role in the Chassidic world, and his father wrote that his great holiness safeguards his generation. After his father's death in 1838, his eight sons served as rebbes in various cities, however, the eldest son, R. Aharon, succeeded his father in Chernobyl. He was esteemed by all his brothers and they gave him deference in their private matters as well (as can be seen by the superlative titles he was given by his brother, R. Avraham the Maggid of Turiysk, who himself was rebbe to thousands of Chassidim). R. Aharon recognized the authority allotted to him as demonstrated by the resoluteness and decisiveness inherent in his public missives. For example, in one letter he writes: "I inform them that even if they live as long as Metushelach, they will not know and understand even one thousandth of the good I have done for them in those days, with G-d's help". R. Aharon lived a long life and merited seeing many of his descendants serve as rebbes, especially due to his practice of appointing his grandsons as rebbes in his lifetime. R. David Moshe of Chortkiv (1827-1903) was his son-in-law.
[1] leaf. 18.5 cm. Written by scribe, signed by the Rebbe. Fair condition. Tears (repaired) to folding marks. Singeing damage to edges.
Grave warning to an individual who does not wish to obey a Torah ruling rendered by three rabbis and blessings if he will comply: "My warning is double with serious forewarning to fulfill the ruling of these rabbis without deviance, lest you regret… Aharon son of the famed R. Mordechai".
R. Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1871), prominent Chassidic leader in his times and celebrated luminary of the Jewish world in the mid-19th century. He was the eldest son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and succeeded his ancestors as Rebbe in the city of Chernobyl. In his youth, he was educated by his grandfather Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl, author of Meor Einayim. Already during his father's lifetime, R. Aharon filled a central role in the Chassidic world, and his father wrote that his great holiness safeguards his generation. After his father's death in 1838, his eight sons served as rebbes in various cities, however, the eldest son, R. Aharon, succeeded his father in Chernobyl. He was esteemed by all his brothers and they gave him deference in their private matters as well (as can be seen by the superlative titles he was given by his brother, R. Avraham the Maggid of Turiysk, who himself was rebbe to thousands of Chassidim). R. Aharon recognized the authority allotted to him as demonstrated by the resoluteness and decisiveness inherent in his public missives. For example, in one letter he writes: "I inform them that even if they live as long as Metushelach, they will not know and understand even one thousandth of the good I have done for them in those days, with G-d's help". R. Aharon lived a long life and merited seeing many of his descendants serve as rebbes, especially due to his practice of appointing his grandsons as rebbes in his lifetime. R. David Moshe of Chortkiv (1827-1903) was his son-in-law.
[1] leaf. 18.5 cm. Written by scribe, signed by the Rebbe. Fair condition. Tears (repaired) to folding marks. Singeing damage to edges.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Handwritten leaf (two written pages), sermon for Hoshana Raba, in the handwriting of R. Zvi Hirsch Rabbi of Liska. Tishrei 1865.
The first page is titled: "My speech delivered on Rosh Hashanah 1865". This sermon was printed in his book "Ach Pri Tevu'ah" (Leaf 83), without the title.
R. Zvi Hirsch Friedman, Rabbi of Liska (1798-1874), a leading Hungarian rebbe from the first generation of the Chassidic movement in Hungary, disciple of the author of Yismach Moshe and of R. Shalom of Belz, R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn, R. Meir of Peremyshlyany and of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Renowned as a wonder-worker, people flocked to him from all over the country seeking his blessings. Authored Ach Pri Tevu'ah, HaYashar V'Hatov, etc. His celebrated disciple was R. Yeshaya of Kerestir, who always used a stamp bearing the following words: "In the past, Meshamesh Bakodesh of the Rabbi Tsaddik of Liska".
Leaf, 25.5 cm. written on both sides. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear. Minor tears to edges.
The first page is titled: "My speech delivered on Rosh Hashanah 1865". This sermon was printed in his book "Ach Pri Tevu'ah" (Leaf 83), without the title.
R. Zvi Hirsch Friedman, Rabbi of Liska (1798-1874), a leading Hungarian rebbe from the first generation of the Chassidic movement in Hungary, disciple of the author of Yismach Moshe and of R. Shalom of Belz, R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn, R. Meir of Peremyshlyany and of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Renowned as a wonder-worker, people flocked to him from all over the country seeking his blessings. Authored Ach Pri Tevu'ah, HaYashar V'Hatov, etc. His celebrated disciple was R. Yeshaya of Kerestir, who always used a stamp bearing the following words: "In the past, Meshamesh Bakodesh of the Rabbi Tsaddik of Liska".
Leaf, 25.5 cm. written on both sides. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear. Minor tears to edges.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Letter from Rebbe Yosef HaKohen Friedman of Rimanov. Rimanov (Rymanów), [1903].
Handwritten invitation to the wedding of his grandson R. Tzvi Chaim, with the bride Sarah, daughter of Rebbe Yisrael Hager, the Ahavat Yisrael of Viznitz (Vyzhnytsia). The invitation was written by the Rebbe's scribe, and personally signed by the Rebbe: "Yosef son of R. Tzvi". The head of the letter bears his stamp, depicting eagles, with the words: "Yosef HaKohen Friedman, Rimanov".
In this letter, the Rebbe extends his wishes of blessing and salvation to the recipient and the entire Jewish people in virtue of the joyous occasion.
Rebbe Yosef Friedman of Rymanów (1844-1913), the youngest son of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rymanów, was orphaned at the young age of 3 and raised by his stepfather Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin (Ruzhyn) who remarried his mother, the righteous Rebbetzin Malka. After the passing of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, his mother remained in the Sadigura (Sadhora) court with her young son and daughter. Her son Yosef was seven years old at the time and Rebbe Avraham Yaakov, the first Sadigura Rebbe, took charge of his education and molded his spiritual character to render him fit of succeeding his father Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rymanów. At R. Yosef's wedding with Rebbetzin Freida, a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov, the Rebbe of Sadigura represented the bridegroom and R. Yosef subsequently became a member of his household, treated with honor and love like a son, even adopting the latter's surname "Friedman". In 1867, at the age of 23, the Rebbe of Sadigura commanded him to relocate to Rymanów to succeed his father in leading the community, position he held until his death in 1913. His conduct and lifestyle followed the majestic style of Rebbes from the Ruzhin dynasty. When he opened his court in Rymanów, his father's hometown, many of his father's followers, who up until then frequented the court of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, began travelling to him.
His grandson the groom R. Tzvi Chaim (d. 1939) was the son of his only daughter Rebbetzin Malka, wife of Rebbe Asher Yeshaya Horowitz of Rimanov-Krakow. After the passing of his father R. Asher Yeshaya in 1935, he succeeded him as Rebbe of Rimanov.
[1] leaf, 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
Handwritten invitation to the wedding of his grandson R. Tzvi Chaim, with the bride Sarah, daughter of Rebbe Yisrael Hager, the Ahavat Yisrael of Viznitz (Vyzhnytsia). The invitation was written by the Rebbe's scribe, and personally signed by the Rebbe: "Yosef son of R. Tzvi". The head of the letter bears his stamp, depicting eagles, with the words: "Yosef HaKohen Friedman, Rimanov".
In this letter, the Rebbe extends his wishes of blessing and salvation to the recipient and the entire Jewish people in virtue of the joyous occasion.
Rebbe Yosef Friedman of Rymanów (1844-1913), the youngest son of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rymanów, was orphaned at the young age of 3 and raised by his stepfather Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin (Ruzhyn) who remarried his mother, the righteous Rebbetzin Malka. After the passing of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, his mother remained in the Sadigura (Sadhora) court with her young son and daughter. Her son Yosef was seven years old at the time and Rebbe Avraham Yaakov, the first Sadigura Rebbe, took charge of his education and molded his spiritual character to render him fit of succeeding his father Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rymanów. At R. Yosef's wedding with Rebbetzin Freida, a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov, the Rebbe of Sadigura represented the bridegroom and R. Yosef subsequently became a member of his household, treated with honor and love like a son, even adopting the latter's surname "Friedman". In 1867, at the age of 23, the Rebbe of Sadigura commanded him to relocate to Rymanów to succeed his father in leading the community, position he held until his death in 1913. His conduct and lifestyle followed the majestic style of Rebbes from the Ruzhin dynasty. When he opened his court in Rymanów, his father's hometown, many of his father's followers, who up until then frequented the court of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, began travelling to him.
His grandson the groom R. Tzvi Chaim (d. 1939) was the son of his only daughter Rebbetzin Malka, wife of Rebbe Asher Yeshaya Horowitz of Rimanov-Krakow. After the passing of his father R. Asher Yeshaya in 1935, he succeeded him as Rebbe of Rimanov.
[1] leaf, 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Letter from Rebbe Chaim Elazar Spira Rabbi of Munkacs (Mukachevo) and from the directorate of "The Kollel of Munkacs and Ten Regions". Detailed instructions concerning the management of the Kollel and of the new neighborhood "Batei Munkacs" in Jerusalem. Munkacs, Purim Katan [15 Adar I], 1932.
Written by a scribe, with the addition of five lines handwritten and signed by Rebbe "Chaim Elazar Spira – who prays and seeks your wellbeing day and night, worries for your sustenance until the coming of the Redeemer speedily in our days, for the whole and the individual, even when deeply distressed and weak. Awaiting a complete, speedy recovery from Heaven together with the entire Jewish people, and much Heavenly compassion – the abovementioned".
R. Chaim Elazar Spira (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243) was a leading Torah scholar in Halacha and Chassidism in his generation, and a foremost kabbalist. He was the son of R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Munkacs, the Darchei Teshuva and grandson of R. Shlomo Spira Rabbi of Munkacs, author of Shem Shlomo, a scion of the illustrious lineage of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dynów, the Bnei Yissaschar. He stood at the helm of campaigns to safeguard authentic Judaism, and his teachings on Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated all over the Jewish world. In his later years, he founded the Batei Munkacs neighborhood in Jerusalem, and in 1930 arrived in Eretz Israel on a visit marking the completion of the new neighborhood and Beit Midrash. His works include: Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah 9 Parts, and more. [See: Darkei Chaim VeShalom].
[1] leaf, official stationery. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and damage from filing. Stains and folding marks.
Written by a scribe, with the addition of five lines handwritten and signed by Rebbe "Chaim Elazar Spira – who prays and seeks your wellbeing day and night, worries for your sustenance until the coming of the Redeemer speedily in our days, for the whole and the individual, even when deeply distressed and weak. Awaiting a complete, speedy recovery from Heaven together with the entire Jewish people, and much Heavenly compassion – the abovementioned".
R. Chaim Elazar Spira (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243) was a leading Torah scholar in Halacha and Chassidism in his generation, and a foremost kabbalist. He was the son of R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Munkacs, the Darchei Teshuva and grandson of R. Shlomo Spira Rabbi of Munkacs, author of Shem Shlomo, a scion of the illustrious lineage of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dynów, the Bnei Yissaschar. He stood at the helm of campaigns to safeguard authentic Judaism, and his teachings on Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated all over the Jewish world. In his later years, he founded the Batei Munkacs neighborhood in Jerusalem, and in 1930 arrived in Eretz Israel on a visit marking the completion of the new neighborhood and Beit Midrash. His works include: Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah 9 Parts, and more. [See: Darkei Chaim VeShalom].
[1] leaf, official stationery. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and damage from filing. Stains and folding marks.
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