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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, Part I, laws pertaining to morning rituals - laws of prayers, explanation of halachot following the sequence of the chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), close disciple of R. Nachman. [Iași]: R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, [1843]. First edition.
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). The other volumes were published after his passing. R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling the Divine inspiration during the course of his work: "The books of Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He accepted no reimbursement or payment from the Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, the Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine inspiration…To which he answered: Yes! And it seems from his words that several times, due the excitement and Divine inspiration which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay down his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing this volume: "He then girded himself to nevertheless print the first volume, Orach Chaim part I, and for this task R. Natan covered a bit of the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… and my father himself, throughout the journey endeavored to reduce expenses, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). The other volumes were published after his passing. R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling the Divine inspiration during the course of his work: "The books of Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He accepted no reimbursement or payment from the Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, the Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine inspiration…To which he answered: Yes! And it seems from his words that several times, due the excitement and Divine inspiration which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay down his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing this volume: "He then girded himself to nevertheless print the first volume, Orach Chaim part I, and for this task R. Natan covered a bit of the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… and my father himself, throughout the journey endeavored to reduce expenses, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Shivchei HaBesht, "from the Light of Israel and its holy one… the heavenly R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov", by R. Dov Ber of Linitz (Illintsi). [Hrubieszów, 1817].
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaCohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and a evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Meir Schwartz here in Shatz".
[32] pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, minor wear. Tear to title page, affecting text (with loss), professionally restored (with photocopy replacement). The margins of many leaves were trimmed damaging the headings, professionally restored with photocopy replacements. Minor worming to several leaves. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaCohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and a evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Meir Schwartz here in Shatz".
[32] pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, minor wear. Tear to title page, affecting text (with loss), professionally restored (with photocopy replacement). The margins of many leaves were trimmed damaging the headings, professionally restored with photocopy replacements. Minor worming to several leaves. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Zvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816]. First edition printed in his lifetime, several weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Zvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817).
With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who writes: "The rabbi… kabbalist G-dly man… renowned pious rabbi… it is known that all his words were said with ru'ach hakodesh", and blesses all those who assisted in the printing with "good blessings and that they shall dwell in security and peace until the coming of the Messiah".
Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a foremost disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. His approbations appear on many Chassidic and Kabbalistic books written in the 1780s-1790s (in his approbation to Ma'or Einayim, Slavita 1798, he is called "The pious rabbi, holy G-dly man"). In 1804 he moved to Korets to serve as rebbe and rabbi.
[2], 116 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stain to title page and to several other leaves. Minor wear to first and last leaves. Occasional worming. Tears, in several places affecting text, some repaired. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who writes: "The rabbi… kabbalist G-dly man… renowned pious rabbi… it is known that all his words were said with ru'ach hakodesh", and blesses all those who assisted in the printing with "good blessings and that they shall dwell in security and peace until the coming of the Messiah".
Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a foremost disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. His approbations appear on many Chassidic and Kabbalistic books written in the 1780s-1790s (in his approbation to Ma'or Einayim, Slavita 1798, he is called "The pious rabbi, holy G-dly man"). In 1804 he moved to Korets to serve as rebbe and rabbi.
[2], 116 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stain to title page and to several other leaves. Minor wear to first and last leaves. Occasional worming. Tears, in several places affecting text, some repaired. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Divrei Moshe, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna. [Medzhybizh?, 1818?]. First edition. With approbations by the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and R. Yitzchak of Radyvyliv, the author's son-in-law.
The kabbalist R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna (d. 1820) was one of the youngest disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and he quotes his teacher in his book. In 1786, he was appointed rabbi of Dolyna, through the efforts of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. The Ohev Yisrael of Apta writes in his approbation that the author possesses great knowledge both in the revealed and esoteric realms of Torah. The Divrei Chaim of Sanz writes that he is an awesome G-dly person. In addition to this book, he also wrote the kabbalistic composition Saraf Pri Etz Chaim (Chernivtsi 1866) and the book Imrei Shoham (Kolomyia 1880) on Tractates Ketubot, Kiddushin and Bava Metzia. In the approbation of R. Yehuda Tzvi Steg Rabbi of Skole to Imrei Shoham, he writes: "It is a great mitzvah to keep this book in the Jewish home, because it gives great protection, since he is a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov".
Inscriptions on title page.
58; 6 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears (some repaired) to title page and to several leaves. Worming to a few leaves. New binding.
The place and year of printing do not appear on the title page. According to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, the book was printed in Medzhybizh, ca. 1818. Friedberg (Bet Eked Sefarim, no. 448) writes that it was printed in Polonne in 1801, but this is incorrect (see: Wunder, The Hebrew Printing in Polonne, Alei Sefer, V, p. 156). According to Alfasi, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 319, the book was printed between 1822-1823.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 121.
The kabbalist R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna (d. 1820) was one of the youngest disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and he quotes his teacher in his book. In 1786, he was appointed rabbi of Dolyna, through the efforts of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. The Ohev Yisrael of Apta writes in his approbation that the author possesses great knowledge both in the revealed and esoteric realms of Torah. The Divrei Chaim of Sanz writes that he is an awesome G-dly person. In addition to this book, he also wrote the kabbalistic composition Saraf Pri Etz Chaim (Chernivtsi 1866) and the book Imrei Shoham (Kolomyia 1880) on Tractates Ketubot, Kiddushin and Bava Metzia. In the approbation of R. Yehuda Tzvi Steg Rabbi of Skole to Imrei Shoham, he writes: "It is a great mitzvah to keep this book in the Jewish home, because it gives great protection, since he is a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov".
Inscriptions on title page.
58; 6 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears (some repaired) to title page and to several leaves. Worming to a few leaves. New binding.
The place and year of printing do not appear on the title page. According to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, the book was printed in Medzhybizh, ca. 1818. Friedberg (Bet Eked Sefarim, no. 448) writes that it was printed in Polonne in 1801, but this is incorrect (see: Wunder, The Hebrew Printing in Polonne, Alei Sefer, V, p. 156). According to Alfasi, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 319, the book was printed between 1822-1823.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 121.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Raziel HaMalach, with approbation and glosses by the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice). Warsaw, [1812]. First edition with the glosses of R. Yisrael Hopstein, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, who passed on his glosses to the printer.
In his approbation to this edition, the Maggid of Kozhnitz writes about the publisher: "And he wished to expend efforts for this mitzvah, to print this holy book… Thus, I said that I will help him fulfill this mitzvah and I also gave him a few things which are written in the margins of my book, some glosses and some novellae, to teach the People of G-d the straight path…". Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions on the front flyleaf, on the title page and on the following leaf.
49, [1], 50-51 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampness damage to several leaves. Creases and open tears to two middle leaves, slightly affecting the text. Tears and damage to leaves at the end of the book. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 536; see also: Stefansky Classics, no. 332.
In his approbation to this edition, the Maggid of Kozhnitz writes about the publisher: "And he wished to expend efforts for this mitzvah, to print this holy book… Thus, I said that I will help him fulfill this mitzvah and I also gave him a few things which are written in the margins of my book, some glosses and some novellae, to teach the People of G-d the straight path…". Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions on the front flyleaf, on the title page and on the following leaf.
49, [1], 50-51 leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampness damage to several leaves. Creases and open tears to two middle leaves, slightly affecting the text. Tears and damage to leaves at the end of the book. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 536; see also: Stefansky Classics, no. 332.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Two books of the teachings of the Maharal of Prague, printed in Novy Dvor (Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), by the initiative and endorsement of the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice).
• Beer HaGolah, by the Maharal of Prague. With an approbation and additional essays by the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz. Novy Dvor, 1804. First edition of essays, later printed in the book Geulat Yisrael by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[1], 58, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Early signature: "Yaakov son of R. ---". Censorship stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 72.
• Gevurot Hashem, on the Passover Haggadah and on the Exodus from Egypt, by the Maharal of Prague. Novy Dvor, [1796]. Approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[1], 102 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to title page and last leaf. Early Jerusalem stamp (with an illustration of the Western Wall), of "--- Fishman". New binding.
Yaari 278; Otzar HaHaggadot 398.
• Beer HaGolah, by the Maharal of Prague. With an approbation and additional essays by the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz. Novy Dvor, 1804. First edition of essays, later printed in the book Geulat Yisrael by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[1], 58, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Early signature: "Yaakov son of R. ---". Censorship stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 72.
• Gevurot Hashem, on the Passover Haggadah and on the Exodus from Egypt, by the Maharal of Prague. Novy Dvor, [1796]. Approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[1], 102 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to title page and last leaf. Early Jerusalem stamp (with an illustration of the Western Wall), of "--- Fishman". New binding.
Yaari 278; Otzar HaHaggadot 398.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Rabbeinu Bachya - commentary on the Torah, by Rabbeinu Bachya son of Asher ibn Halawa. Korets, 1799. Approbations of prominent Chassidic leaders: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, R. Asher Zvi of Ostroh, R. Zvi Aryeh Malik (the first) and R. Mordechai of Korets.
124, [2], 62 leaves. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Condition varies. Some leaves in good condition and others in fair condition. Stains and wear. Extensive worming to title page and to other leaves, affecting text. Paper repairs to title page. Ownership inscription on title page. New binding.
Rare edition.
124, [2], 62 leaves. 34 cm. Bluish paper. Condition varies. Some leaves in good condition and others in fair condition. Stains and wear. Extensive worming to title page and to other leaves, affecting text. Paper repairs to title page. Ownership inscription on title page. New binding.
Rare edition.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Two copies of the book Arba Meot Shekel Kesef, kabbalistic teachings attributed to R. Chaim Vital. Korets, [1804]. First edition.
There are three variants of this book: 1. Copies with approbations by R. Chaim of Volozhin and R. Mordechai of Korets. 2. "Chassidic" copies with two other approbations (replacing the two aforementioned approbations), by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and by R. Yehuda Leib of Volochysk. 3. Similar "Chassidic" copies, with typographic changes to the first leaves and with textual variations in the publisher's foreword.
This lot is composed of the two Chassidic variants, with approbations by the prominent Chassidic leaders R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yehuda Leib of Volochysk. Besides the typographic differences between the title pages and the following leaves, there are significant textual differences between the forewords. Among the more significant differences: In one copy, the publisher, R. Meir son of R. Shlomo, writes that he showed parts of the book to his teacher R. Chaim of Volozhin and that the latter encouraged him to print the book. In the other copy, this passage was omitted.
See: Ch. Lieberman, Sinai, 70, pp. 171-176, and Ohel Rachel, I, pp. 127-131, which describe the differences between the copies and offer possible explanations (including another explanation for the different approbations found in other copies).
Signatures on the title page of the first copy: "Naftali Ze'ev Dubetzker" (member of the Chassidic settlement in the Galilee in the 1830s. See: Yesod HaMaalah, II, pp. 301-302); "Ezra Sassoon"; "Meir Metzri son of R. Yosef Metzri". Several glosses in Oriental script. An early signature on the title page of the second copy: "Elazar Shaul ---".
Two copies. [2], 91, [1] leaves. 20-21 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Copy 1: Fair condition. Stains and wear, dampstains. Tears to title page and to several other leaves, slightly affecting title page border. Worming and other damages, affecting text. Copy 2: Good-fair condition. Stains, worming and other damages to some leaves, affecting text. Minor tears to title page, slightly affecting border. New bindings.
See: Stefansky Classics, p. 103.
There are three variants of this book: 1. Copies with approbations by R. Chaim of Volozhin and R. Mordechai of Korets. 2. "Chassidic" copies with two other approbations (replacing the two aforementioned approbations), by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and by R. Yehuda Leib of Volochysk. 3. Similar "Chassidic" copies, with typographic changes to the first leaves and with textual variations in the publisher's foreword.
This lot is composed of the two Chassidic variants, with approbations by the prominent Chassidic leaders R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yehuda Leib of Volochysk. Besides the typographic differences between the title pages and the following leaves, there are significant textual differences between the forewords. Among the more significant differences: In one copy, the publisher, R. Meir son of R. Shlomo, writes that he showed parts of the book to his teacher R. Chaim of Volozhin and that the latter encouraged him to print the book. In the other copy, this passage was omitted.
See: Ch. Lieberman, Sinai, 70, pp. 171-176, and Ohel Rachel, I, pp. 127-131, which describe the differences between the copies and offer possible explanations (including another explanation for the different approbations found in other copies).
Signatures on the title page of the first copy: "Naftali Ze'ev Dubetzker" (member of the Chassidic settlement in the Galilee in the 1830s. See: Yesod HaMaalah, II, pp. 301-302); "Ezra Sassoon"; "Meir Metzri son of R. Yosef Metzri". Several glosses in Oriental script. An early signature on the title page of the second copy: "Elazar Shaul ---".
Two copies. [2], 91, [1] leaves. 20-21 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Copy 1: Fair condition. Stains and wear, dampstains. Tears to title page and to several other leaves, slightly affecting title page border. Worming and other damages, affecting text. Copy 2: Good-fair condition. Stains, worming and other damages to some leaves, affecting text. Minor tears to title page, slightly affecting border. New bindings.
See: Stefansky Classics, p. 103.
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Siach HaSadeh, homilies on the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi, the Maggid of Pinsk. Shklow, [1787]. Only edition.
An acrostic poem by the author, forming his name "Eliezer ben Meir HaLevi", on p. 2b. The last leaves contain: homily for Sukkot; eulogy for R. Aharon HaLevi "Head of the beit din and posek in Kraków", delivered on Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar II 1786; homily for drought; homily for death of children.
The author, R. Eliezer son of R. Meir HaLevi, the Maggid of Pinsk (d. after 1795), rabbi of Chomsk in the early 1780s. In the mid-1790s, he settled in Pinsk and served as rabbi of a kloiz, posek and maggid. R. Eliezer was the grandfather of the first Slonim Rebbe, R. Avraham Weinberg, author of Yesod HaAvodah.
In the past, some researchers erroneously identified the author as R. Eliezer HaLevi "Rosh HaYeshiva", Rabbi of Pinsk, mechutan of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and grandfather of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was venerated by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin and R. Pinchas of Korets (see: R. Abish Schorr, Ketavim, Jerusalem 2018, pp. 320-325, 371, 754-755). However, recently it became clear that two people with the name Eliezer HaLevi lived in Pinsk, and that the author of this book is R. Eliezer of Chomsk (see: R. Binyamin Panteliat, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, 155, pp. 147-158).
The book includes an approbation by R. Avigdor Rabbi of Pinsk, one of the biggest adversaries of Chassidism in Lithuania and Belarus. R. Avigdor served as rabbi of Pinsk between 1785-1793, succeeding R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, who was dismissed in 1785 due to the bans of the Mitnagdim against the Chassidim. In 1800, R. Avigdor was among the informers to the Russian government against Chassidism and against the Baal HaTanya, causing his second imprisonment at the end of that year. The Baal HaTanya wrote harshly against him: "I cannot anymore endure his blasphemy, humiliations and lies. He fabricates slander…" (Igrot Kodesh of the Baal HaTanya, Brooklyn 2012, p. 293); "Ben Chaim (=Avigdor son of R. Yosef Chaim - Chaimowitz in Russian) by his slander, is the cause of my hardships. In my old age, I have been taken from my home under heavy guard as if I was one of the worse criminals and sent to St. Petersburg…" (ibid, p. 299); "…In Pinsk… he leased the rabbinate, and at the end of the lease he was refused renewal, since he forcefully collected more money than was his due and because they knew that he was accustomed to drinking alcoholic beverages…" (ibid, p. 301); "…I can say this honestly and swear to this" (ibid, p. 305).
The author of this book is the only rabbi of his generation who requested an approbation from R. Avigdor. His second book, Re'ach HaSadeh (Shklow, 1795), also included an approbation by R. Avigdor. (See: Encyclopedia HaIvrit, I, p. 137; R. David Tzvi Hillman, Igrot Baal HaTanya UVenei Doro, Jerusalem 1953, pp. 125-133, 142-144, 149-150; Igrot Kodesh of the Baal HaTanya, Brooklyn 2012, pp. 303-306, and in the index).
Signatures in Sephardic script (Aleppo): "Meir Sultan", "Midrash of the wealthy Chalfon Atiya".
132; 29 leaves. 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming (restored). Tears and damages to title page and to many leaves, some affecting text (repaired with paper, with completion of missing text). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 576.
An acrostic poem by the author, forming his name "Eliezer ben Meir HaLevi", on p. 2b. The last leaves contain: homily for Sukkot; eulogy for R. Aharon HaLevi "Head of the beit din and posek in Kraków", delivered on Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar II 1786; homily for drought; homily for death of children.
The author, R. Eliezer son of R. Meir HaLevi, the Maggid of Pinsk (d. after 1795), rabbi of Chomsk in the early 1780s. In the mid-1790s, he settled in Pinsk and served as rabbi of a kloiz, posek and maggid. R. Eliezer was the grandfather of the first Slonim Rebbe, R. Avraham Weinberg, author of Yesod HaAvodah.
In the past, some researchers erroneously identified the author as R. Eliezer HaLevi "Rosh HaYeshiva", Rabbi of Pinsk, mechutan of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and grandfather of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was venerated by R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin and R. Pinchas of Korets (see: R. Abish Schorr, Ketavim, Jerusalem 2018, pp. 320-325, 371, 754-755). However, recently it became clear that two people with the name Eliezer HaLevi lived in Pinsk, and that the author of this book is R. Eliezer of Chomsk (see: R. Binyamin Panteliat, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, 155, pp. 147-158).
The book includes an approbation by R. Avigdor Rabbi of Pinsk, one of the biggest adversaries of Chassidism in Lithuania and Belarus. R. Avigdor served as rabbi of Pinsk between 1785-1793, succeeding R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, who was dismissed in 1785 due to the bans of the Mitnagdim against the Chassidim. In 1800, R. Avigdor was among the informers to the Russian government against Chassidism and against the Baal HaTanya, causing his second imprisonment at the end of that year. The Baal HaTanya wrote harshly against him: "I cannot anymore endure his blasphemy, humiliations and lies. He fabricates slander…" (Igrot Kodesh of the Baal HaTanya, Brooklyn 2012, p. 293); "Ben Chaim (=Avigdor son of R. Yosef Chaim - Chaimowitz in Russian) by his slander, is the cause of my hardships. In my old age, I have been taken from my home under heavy guard as if I was one of the worse criminals and sent to St. Petersburg…" (ibid, p. 299); "…In Pinsk… he leased the rabbinate, and at the end of the lease he was refused renewal, since he forcefully collected more money than was his due and because they knew that he was accustomed to drinking alcoholic beverages…" (ibid, p. 301); "…I can say this honestly and swear to this" (ibid, p. 305).
The author of this book is the only rabbi of his generation who requested an approbation from R. Avigdor. His second book, Re'ach HaSadeh (Shklow, 1795), also included an approbation by R. Avigdor. (See: Encyclopedia HaIvrit, I, p. 137; R. David Tzvi Hillman, Igrot Baal HaTanya UVenei Doro, Jerusalem 1953, pp. 125-133, 142-144, 149-150; Igrot Kodesh of the Baal HaTanya, Brooklyn 2012, pp. 303-306, and in the index).
Signatures in Sephardic script (Aleppo): "Meir Sultan", "Midrash of the wealthy Chalfon Atiya".
132; 29 leaves. 33 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming (restored). Tears and damages to title page and to many leaves, some affecting text (repaired with paper, with completion of missing text). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 576.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Megaleh Temirin, a satirical parody of Chassidism, [by Yosef Perl]. Vienna, 1819. First edition.
An epistolary parody, mocking Chassidic tales and the Chassidic style of speech. The book is composed of 151 ficticious letters, exchanged between Chassidim, in effort to prevent the distribution of an anti-Chassidic book. Megaleh Temirin ridicules the Chassidic doctrine, the Chassidic leaders and the faith of the masses in the tzaddikim. It imitates primarily the style of Shivchei HaBesht and Sipurei Maasiyot.
The author, Yosef Perl of Tarnopol, Galicia (1773-1839), was a radical maskil, one of the leaders of
the Haskalah in Galicia. He dedicated his life to a battle against the Chassidim of Galicia, printing anti-Chassidic satires in Hebrew and in Yiddish, denouncing Chassidim to the authorities and harassing them. His actions affected prominent rebbes in Galicia, including R. Yisrael of Ruzhin and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov.
Signature on title page: "Avraham Hirsh".
[2], 55 leaves. Two title pages. Approx. 27 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Extensive wear. New binding.
An epistolary parody, mocking Chassidic tales and the Chassidic style of speech. The book is composed of 151 ficticious letters, exchanged between Chassidim, in effort to prevent the distribution of an anti-Chassidic book. Megaleh Temirin ridicules the Chassidic doctrine, the Chassidic leaders and the faith of the masses in the tzaddikim. It imitates primarily the style of Shivchei HaBesht and Sipurei Maasiyot.
The author, Yosef Perl of Tarnopol, Galicia (1773-1839), was a radical maskil, one of the leaders of
the Haskalah in Galicia. He dedicated his life to a battle against the Chassidim of Galicia, printing anti-Chassidic satires in Hebrew and in Yiddish, denouncing Chassidim to the authorities and harassing them. His actions affected prominent rebbes in Galicia, including R. Yisrael of Ruzhin and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov.
Signature on title page: "Avraham Hirsh".
[2], 55 leaves. Two title pages. Approx. 27 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Extensive wear. New binding.
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Toldot Aharon, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Aharon of Zhitomir (close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, [1817]. First edition. With approbations by great Chassidic leaders: the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Pikov. In all three approbations, the author is termed "the holy light, G-dly man".
Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir, and brought to print within the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher, the author. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, as the approbations describe it: "His holy words enthuse the hearts of the Jewish people towards their Father in Heaven, like a tongue of flame rising heavenwards"; "His words are impassioned like a fiery flame". The book quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his prime teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, as well as expressions of his exceptional reverence for his teacher.
The author, R. Aharon of Zhitomir (ca. 1750-1817, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 156) was appointed in ca. 1798 by his teacher R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev as maggid in Zhitomir, and the latter cautioned the townspeople of Zhitomir exceedingly to treat him with great respect. He held this position for some three years. He later moved to Hungary, where he served as maggid in Karaly (Carei) and Ashvar (Nyírvasvári), which became a Chassidic town under his influence. This book contains the sermons he delivered in Zhitomir in 1798-1801.
[2], 20, [2], 21-36, 40-191 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed mostly on bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, sometimes affecting text. Tears to title page and several other leaves, scarcely affecting text. Paper reinforcements in several places. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 604.
Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir, and brought to print within the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher, the author. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, as the approbations describe it: "His holy words enthuse the hearts of the Jewish people towards their Father in Heaven, like a tongue of flame rising heavenwards"; "His words are impassioned like a fiery flame". The book quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his prime teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, as well as expressions of his exceptional reverence for his teacher.
The author, R. Aharon of Zhitomir (ca. 1750-1817, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 156) was appointed in ca. 1798 by his teacher R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev as maggid in Zhitomir, and the latter cautioned the townspeople of Zhitomir exceedingly to treat him with great respect. He held this position for some three years. He later moved to Hungary, where he served as maggid in Karaly (Carei) and Ashvar (Nyírvasvári), which became a Chassidic town under his influence. This book contains the sermons he delivered in Zhitomir in 1798-1801.
[2], 20, [2], 21-36, 40-191 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed mostly on bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, sometimes affecting text. Tears to title page and several other leaves, scarcely affecting text. Paper reinforcements in several places. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 604.
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 604-607), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. His primary teacher was R. Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness. R. Tzvi Hirsh's disciples include R. Menachem Mendel of Kosov, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv, R. Avraham David of Buchach and others. He wrote many books and was famous for his primary work Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi. His book Alfa Beta merited many editions and R. Eliezer Papo, author of Pele Yo'etz, included it in his composition.
[2], 28; 138, [1] leaves. Leaf [3] of the approbations and omissions is bound at the end of the volume. Bluish paper. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Many dampstains. Repaired tears to bottom margins of title page and first leaves. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini, which is found in only some of the copies.
The date of printing follows A. Yaari, The Hebrew Printing in Berditchev, Kiryat Sefer, 21, 1944-1945, pp. 120-121. The title page ornamentation, a Torah shield, is the device of R. Yisrael Bak's printing press.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 604-607), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. His primary teacher was R. Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness. R. Tzvi Hirsh's disciples include R. Menachem Mendel of Kosov, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv, R. Avraham David of Buchach and others. He wrote many books and was famous for his primary work Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi. His book Alfa Beta merited many editions and R. Eliezer Papo, author of Pele Yo'etz, included it in his composition.
[2], 28; 138, [1] leaves. Leaf [3] of the approbations and omissions is bound at the end of the volume. Bluish paper. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Many dampstains. Repaired tears to bottom margins of title page and first leaves. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini, which is found in only some of the copies.
The date of printing follows A. Yaari, The Hebrew Printing in Berditchev, Kiryat Sefer, 21, 1944-1945, pp. 120-121. The title page ornamentation, a Torah shield, is the device of R. Yisrael Bak's printing press.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
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