Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Sold for: $15,000
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Jerusalem Talmud, Order Nezikin and Tractate Niddah, with the Pnei Moshe and Mareh HaPanim commentaries, by R. Moshe Margolies. Livorno ("Amsterdam typeface"), 1770. First edition of the Pnei Moshe and Mareh HaPanim commentaries.
This volume belonged to R. Yechezkel Landau, rabbi of Prague, author of Noda BiYehuda. The front endpaper bears many inscriptions, including an inscription in German from 1783, attesting that the book belongs to the Noda BiYehuda: "This book belongs to Mr. Yechezkel Landau, Chief Rabbi of Prague, 6th May 5543".
On p. 20a of Tractate Niddah, a gloss of four short lines. This gloss was presumably handwritten by the Noda BiYehuda, who differs from the opinion of the Pnei Moshe. The gloss concludes: "And the Pnei Moshe erred in his commentary".
On p. 9b of Tractate Shevuot, a very lengthy gloss, filling almost the entire margin. This gloss was presumably handwritten by R. Shmuel Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague, son of the Noda BiYehuda, author of Responsa Shivat Tzion. In this gloss, R. Shmuel differs at length with the commentary of the Pnei Moshe, and explains the Talmud in a different manner.
Amongst the inscriptions on the front endpaper are the signatures (in German) of two sons-in-law of the Noda BiYehuda: "Jontoff Ephraim Wehly" – R. Yom Tov son of R. Efraim Wehly and "Salomon Meyer Presburg" – R. Zalman son of R. Meir Presburg.
R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau (1713-1793) was a foremost Halachic authority of all times, which the entire Jewish nation relied upon. From a young age, he was renowned as a leading Torah scholar of his generation. From the age of 13 until 30, he resided in Brody, a thriving Torah center in those times, home to the celebrated Kloiz – Beit Midrash renowned for the study of all realms of Torah, and for the famous compositions on the Talmud, in Halacha and in Kabbalah which it produced. He served for about ten years as the rabbi of one of the four Batei Din in Brody. During his stay in Brody, he became close to the Kloiz scholars, including R. Chaim Sanzer and R. Gershon of Kitov (brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov). During those years, he studied the Arizal's writings together with R. Chaim Sanzer, a leading scholar in the Kloiz.
In ca. 1745, he went to serve as rabbi of Jampol, and in 1754, he began serving as rabbi of Prague and the region. In Prague, he led his community fearlessly, becoming a foremost leader of his generation. He established a large yeshiva there, in which he educated thousands of disciples, including many of the leaders of that generation (his disciple R. Elazar Fleckeles, author of Teshuva MeAhava, eulogized him: "He edified several thousands of disciples, including hundreds of rabbis and dayanim". Olat HaChodesh HaShlishi, 17, p. 85a). Thousands of questions were addressed to him from far-flung places. Approximately 850 of his responsa were published in Noda BiYehuda. His books published in his lifetime, Responsa Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Kama and Tzelach on Tractate Pesachim and Berachot, earned him worldwide fame already then (Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Tinyana, printed after his passing, Prague 1811, includes hundreds of his responsa to questions about his first book, addressed to him from various places).?The Chida in Shem HaGedolim greatly praises the book Noda BiYehuda as well as its author, describing him as an exceptionally outstanding Torah scholar who disseminated much Torah through his books and disciples, and mentions the acuity and extensive Torah wisdom apparent in his responsa and books. The Noda BiYehuda himself wrote in a responsum regarding one of his novellae, that in his opinion it is a true Torah thought (Even HaEzer, Mahadura Tinyana, section 23, 2). The Chatam Sofer relates to this responsum in one of his responsa (Part II, Even HaEzer, section 95): "The words of G-d are in his mouth, truth".
R. Shmuel HaLevi (Segal) Landau (ca. 1750-1834. According to a different opinion, he died in Tishrei 1837), a leading Torah scholar of his times. He was the son and successor of the Noda BiYehuda in the Prague rabbinate. His responsa, novellae and glosses were printed in the books of his father, the Noda BiYehuda, and in his book Shivat Tzion. He served as dayan in Prague in his father's lifetime and headed the senior yeshiva in the city. After his father's death, R. Shmuel was not appointed as rabbi of Prague due to various disputes among community leaders who did not wish to accept the will of the Nodah BiYehuda to appoint R. Shmuel as his successor, but his authority was recognized in the entire Jewish Diaspora as a leading Torah scholar and dayan of Prague, which was a center of Torah scholars and poskim. He was very active in bolstering religious adherence, in fighting the Reform Movement and their "revisions" of religion, as well as opposing Frankism in his city (which eventually led to his imprisonment). He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, who mentions R. Shmuel several times in his books with great esteem (see responsum of the Chatam Sofer [Part VIII, section 65], in which he relates that only twice did he retract a halachic ruling, once after he accepted the opinion of R. Efraim Zalman Margolies and again when he conceded to the opinion of R. Shmuel Landau on the way of spelling names for a get).
2; 30; 26; 22; 35; 6; 28; 24; 24 leaves. 37 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New leather binding.
This volume belonged to R. Yechezkel Landau, rabbi of Prague, author of Noda BiYehuda. The front endpaper bears many inscriptions, including an inscription in German from 1783, attesting that the book belongs to the Noda BiYehuda: "This book belongs to Mr. Yechezkel Landau, Chief Rabbi of Prague, 6th May 5543".
On p. 20a of Tractate Niddah, a gloss of four short lines. This gloss was presumably handwritten by the Noda BiYehuda, who differs from the opinion of the Pnei Moshe. The gloss concludes: "And the Pnei Moshe erred in his commentary".
On p. 9b of Tractate Shevuot, a very lengthy gloss, filling almost the entire margin. This gloss was presumably handwritten by R. Shmuel Segal Landau Rabbi of Prague, son of the Noda BiYehuda, author of Responsa Shivat Tzion. In this gloss, R. Shmuel differs at length with the commentary of the Pnei Moshe, and explains the Talmud in a different manner.
Amongst the inscriptions on the front endpaper are the signatures (in German) of two sons-in-law of the Noda BiYehuda: "Jontoff Ephraim Wehly" – R. Yom Tov son of R. Efraim Wehly and "Salomon Meyer Presburg" – R. Zalman son of R. Meir Presburg.
R. Yechezkel HaLevi Segal Landau (1713-1793) was a foremost Halachic authority of all times, which the entire Jewish nation relied upon. From a young age, he was renowned as a leading Torah scholar of his generation. From the age of 13 until 30, he resided in Brody, a thriving Torah center in those times, home to the celebrated Kloiz – Beit Midrash renowned for the study of all realms of Torah, and for the famous compositions on the Talmud, in Halacha and in Kabbalah which it produced. He served for about ten years as the rabbi of one of the four Batei Din in Brody. During his stay in Brody, he became close to the Kloiz scholars, including R. Chaim Sanzer and R. Gershon of Kitov (brother-in-law of the Baal Shem Tov). During those years, he studied the Arizal's writings together with R. Chaim Sanzer, a leading scholar in the Kloiz.
In ca. 1745, he went to serve as rabbi of Jampol, and in 1754, he began serving as rabbi of Prague and the region. In Prague, he led his community fearlessly, becoming a foremost leader of his generation. He established a large yeshiva there, in which he educated thousands of disciples, including many of the leaders of that generation (his disciple R. Elazar Fleckeles, author of Teshuva MeAhava, eulogized him: "He edified several thousands of disciples, including hundreds of rabbis and dayanim". Olat HaChodesh HaShlishi, 17, p. 85a). Thousands of questions were addressed to him from far-flung places. Approximately 850 of his responsa were published in Noda BiYehuda. His books published in his lifetime, Responsa Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Kama and Tzelach on Tractate Pesachim and Berachot, earned him worldwide fame already then (Noda BiYehuda – Mahadura Tinyana, printed after his passing, Prague 1811, includes hundreds of his responsa to questions about his first book, addressed to him from various places).?The Chida in Shem HaGedolim greatly praises the book Noda BiYehuda as well as its author, describing him as an exceptionally outstanding Torah scholar who disseminated much Torah through his books and disciples, and mentions the acuity and extensive Torah wisdom apparent in his responsa and books. The Noda BiYehuda himself wrote in a responsum regarding one of his novellae, that in his opinion it is a true Torah thought (Even HaEzer, Mahadura Tinyana, section 23, 2). The Chatam Sofer relates to this responsum in one of his responsa (Part II, Even HaEzer, section 95): "The words of G-d are in his mouth, truth".
R. Shmuel HaLevi (Segal) Landau (ca. 1750-1834. According to a different opinion, he died in Tishrei 1837), a leading Torah scholar of his times. He was the son and successor of the Noda BiYehuda in the Prague rabbinate. His responsa, novellae and glosses were printed in the books of his father, the Noda BiYehuda, and in his book Shivat Tzion. He served as dayan in Prague in his father's lifetime and headed the senior yeshiva in the city. After his father's death, R. Shmuel was not appointed as rabbi of Prague due to various disputes among community leaders who did not wish to accept the will of the Nodah BiYehuda to appoint R. Shmuel as his successor, but his authority was recognized in the entire Jewish Diaspora as a leading Torah scholar and dayan of Prague, which was a center of Torah scholars and poskim. He was very active in bolstering religious adherence, in fighting the Reform Movement and their "revisions" of religion, as well as opposing Frankism in his city (which eventually led to his imprisonment). He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, who mentions R. Shmuel several times in his books with great esteem (see responsum of the Chatam Sofer [Part VIII, section 65], in which he relates that only twice did he retract a halachic ruling, once after he accepted the opinion of R. Efraim Zalman Margolies and again when he conceded to the opinion of R. Shmuel Landau on the way of spelling names for a get).
2; 30; 26; 22; 35; 6; 28; 24; 24 leaves. 37 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New leather binding.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Leshon Limudim, on the study of poetry, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto – the Ramchal. Mantua, 1727. This is the first published work of the Ramchal. On the title page, the Ramchal dedicates the book to his teacher R. Yeshaya Bassan.
This copy was received from the Ramchal. Inscription on the title page, attesting to the owner having received this book from the Ramchal: "Mine, Menachem Katzigin, received as a gift from the distinguished author".
56 leaves (without [1] leaf of errata added to some copies at the end of the book). 16.5 cm. Wide margins. High-quality paper. Good condition. A few stains. Stamps. New leather binding.
This copy was received from the Ramchal. Inscription on the title page, attesting to the owner having received this book from the Ramchal: "Mine, Menachem Katzigin, received as a gift from the distinguished author".
56 leaves (without [1] leaf of errata added to some copies at the end of the book). 16.5 cm. Wide margins. High-quality paper. Good condition. A few stains. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Beit Yisrael, novellae on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, by R. Yisrael Darshan Shapiro, with Beit Peretz on Tractate Megillah, by his grandson R. Yissachar Ber Shapiro. Berlin, [1726]. First edition.
Various inscriptions and signatures, including a signed ownership inscription: "G-d granted also this to me, Naftali Hirsch Katzenellenbo[gen]". Additional ownership inscriptions: "I acquired it from R. Seligmann L.K.E.B. [LeBeit Katzenellenbogen] in exchange for… Michel son of the great Torah scholar… R. Tevele Scheuer", "G-d granted this to me, Hirsch son of the late R. Meir Traub".
R. (Yechiel) Michel Scheuer (ca. 1739-1810), outstanding Torah scholar and kabbalist, one of the leading rabbis and yeshiva deans in Germany in his times. He was a disciple of R. Natan Adler, and served as dean of the Mainz yeshiva during the tenure of his father R. Tevele as rabbi of Mainz. In this yeshiva, the young Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt (later known as the Chatam Sofer) studied under him for two years. A eulogy on R. Michel Scheuer is printed in Derashot Chatam Sofer (77, 3), in which the Chatam Sofer refers to him as his master and teacher: "The great Torah scholar, teacher of my youth… renowned for his sharpness and astuteness, he was an exceptionally erudite sage, who studied extensively, and in 1776-1777 I stood before him when he was the dean in Mainz yeshiva". In 1778-1782, he served as rabbi in Worms, and in 1782, he was appointed rabbi and yeshiva dean in Mannheim, a position he held for close to thirty years. Many of the leading German Torah scholars were his disciples (the foreword to Chiddushei HaBaal Shem MiMichelstadt states that the Baal Shem was a disciple of R. Michel, who taught him kabbalah).
R. Naftali Hirsch Katzenellenbogen, author of Shaar Naftali (1750-1823, Otzar HaRabbanim 16238). A leading Torah scholar of his generation, he served as rabbi of Frankfurt an der Oder (following the passing of the Pri Megadim) and later went to serve as rabbi of Windsheim and chief rabbi of Upper Rhine. He would customarily sign: "LeBeit Katzenellenbogen" or with the acronym: "L.K.E.B.". R. Naftali Hirsch L.K.E.B author of Shaar Naftali, was the nephew of R. Naftali Hirsch son of R. Moshe Katzenellenbogen, rabbi of the Electoral Palatinate.
R. Hertz (Hirsch) Traub (1791-1849), rabbi of Mannheim for many years. He was the son of R. Meir of Mannheim. One of the foremost rabbis of Germany, his name appears in several responsa books from the Torah scholars of his generation.
[1], 18 leaves; 31 leaves (lacking 2 leaves: 29-30). Misfoliation. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Tears to title page and a few other leaves. Worming to inner margins of a few leaves, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Various inscriptions and signatures, including a signed ownership inscription: "G-d granted also this to me, Naftali Hirsch Katzenellenbo[gen]". Additional ownership inscriptions: "I acquired it from R. Seligmann L.K.E.B. [LeBeit Katzenellenbogen] in exchange for… Michel son of the great Torah scholar… R. Tevele Scheuer", "G-d granted this to me, Hirsch son of the late R. Meir Traub".
R. (Yechiel) Michel Scheuer (ca. 1739-1810), outstanding Torah scholar and kabbalist, one of the leading rabbis and yeshiva deans in Germany in his times. He was a disciple of R. Natan Adler, and served as dean of the Mainz yeshiva during the tenure of his father R. Tevele as rabbi of Mainz. In this yeshiva, the young Moshe Sofer of Frankfurt (later known as the Chatam Sofer) studied under him for two years. A eulogy on R. Michel Scheuer is printed in Derashot Chatam Sofer (77, 3), in which the Chatam Sofer refers to him as his master and teacher: "The great Torah scholar, teacher of my youth… renowned for his sharpness and astuteness, he was an exceptionally erudite sage, who studied extensively, and in 1776-1777 I stood before him when he was the dean in Mainz yeshiva". In 1778-1782, he served as rabbi in Worms, and in 1782, he was appointed rabbi and yeshiva dean in Mannheim, a position he held for close to thirty years. Many of the leading German Torah scholars were his disciples (the foreword to Chiddushei HaBaal Shem MiMichelstadt states that the Baal Shem was a disciple of R. Michel, who taught him kabbalah).
R. Naftali Hirsch Katzenellenbogen, author of Shaar Naftali (1750-1823, Otzar HaRabbanim 16238). A leading Torah scholar of his generation, he served as rabbi of Frankfurt an der Oder (following the passing of the Pri Megadim) and later went to serve as rabbi of Windsheim and chief rabbi of Upper Rhine. He would customarily sign: "LeBeit Katzenellenbogen" or with the acronym: "L.K.E.B.". R. Naftali Hirsch L.K.E.B author of Shaar Naftali, was the nephew of R. Naftali Hirsch son of R. Moshe Katzenellenbogen, rabbi of the Electoral Palatinate.
R. Hertz (Hirsch) Traub (1791-1849), rabbi of Mannheim for many years. He was the son of R. Meir of Mannheim. One of the foremost rabbis of Germany, his name appears in several responsa books from the Torah scholars of his generation.
[1], 18 leaves; 31 leaves (lacking 2 leaves: 29-30). Misfoliation. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Tears to title page and a few other leaves. Worming to inner margins of a few leaves, slightly affecting text. New binding.
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Divrei Shlomo, homily, Part I, by R. Shlomo HaLevi. Venice: Matteo Zanetti and Comino Presegno, [1596]. Only edition.
R. Shlomo HaLevi (1532-1600), disciple of Mahari Ben Lev, served as rabbi in Salonika. This book is a compilation of the sermons he delivered in his community on various occasions. As the author explains in his preface, he published the homily to Vayikra first, since the sages state that one beginning to study Torah should start with the Book of Vayikra. The second part was never printed.
The copy of R. Yedidia Tia Weil. His signature appears at the top of the title page: "Tia Weil".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. His only work printed in his lifetime was his commentary to the Passover Haggadah – Marbeh LeSaper, which was published anonymously; yet he left behind dozens of manuscript compositions, which have been increasingly published in recent years.
217, 214-314; 14 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear to title page and several other leaves. Dark dampstains to some leaves, mostly towards end of book. Verso of title page and several other leaves reinforced with strips of paper. Library stamps. Old binding, with damage.
R. Shlomo HaLevi (1532-1600), disciple of Mahari Ben Lev, served as rabbi in Salonika. This book is a compilation of the sermons he delivered in his community on various occasions. As the author explains in his preface, he published the homily to Vayikra first, since the sages state that one beginning to study Torah should start with the Book of Vayikra. The second part was never printed.
The copy of R. Yedidia Tia Weil. His signature appears at the top of the title page: "Tia Weil".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. His only work printed in his lifetime was his commentary to the Passover Haggadah – Marbeh LeSaper, which was published anonymously; yet he left behind dozens of manuscript compositions, which have been increasingly published in recent years.
217, 214-314; 14 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear to title page and several other leaves. Dark dampstains to some leaves, mostly towards end of book. Verso of title page and several other leaves reinforced with strips of paper. Library stamps. Old binding, with damage.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Four books with the signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis from the Weil family – R. Yedidia Tia Weil and R. Yaakov Weil of Karlsruhe:
• Siftei Kohen, commentary to the Torah, by R. Mordechai HaKohen of Safed. [Hamburg, 1690]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil". Inscription on final leaf: "Shimon son of R. Asher Anshel".
• Aleh DeYonah, novellae to tractates of Order Nezikin, by R. Yonah son of R. Moshe Binyamin Ze'ev Rabbi of Tarłów. Fürth, [1693]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil".
• Sefer HaIttur, monetary laws, divorce and marriage contracts, by Yitzchak ben Abba Mari. Warsaw, 1801. Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to… R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe; and a stamp.
• Sefer HaYashar, Talmudic novellae and glosses, halachic rulings and responsa, by Rabbenu Tam. Vienna, [1811]. First edition. Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to… R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. See previous item.
R. Yaakov Weil, whose signatures appears in these books, was possibly the grandson of R. Yedidia Tia Weil – R. Yaakov (Yukev) Weil (d. 1851), an outstanding Torah scholar in Karlsruhe, author of Torat Shabbat and other works. However, it may have also been a different member of the family of the Korban Netanel.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Stains, wear and tears to title pages and other leaves.
• Siftei Kohen, commentary to the Torah, by R. Mordechai HaKohen of Safed. [Hamburg, 1690]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil". Inscription on final leaf: "Shimon son of R. Asher Anshel".
• Aleh DeYonah, novellae to tractates of Order Nezikin, by R. Yonah son of R. Moshe Binyamin Ze'ev Rabbi of Tarłów. Fürth, [1693]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil".
• Sefer HaIttur, monetary laws, divorce and marriage contracts, by Yitzchak ben Abba Mari. Warsaw, 1801. Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to… R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe; and a stamp.
• Sefer HaYashar, Talmudic novellae and glosses, halachic rulings and responsa, by Rabbenu Tam. Vienna, [1811]. First edition. Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to… R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. See previous item.
R. Yaakov Weil, whose signatures appears in these books, was possibly the grandson of R. Yedidia Tia Weil – R. Yaakov (Yukev) Weil (d. 1851), an outstanding Torah scholar in Karlsruhe, author of Torat Shabbat and other works. However, it may have also been a different member of the family of the Korban Netanel.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Stains, wear and tears to title pages and other leaves.
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Tiferet Shmuel, Talmudic novellae, by R. Aharon Shmuel Kaidanover. Frankfurt am Main, [1696]. First edition.
Several signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title page, including signature of the author of Shaarei Torah: "B. Wolf".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Vrbové, Hungary. He was the son of R. Elazar Löw author of Maaseh Roke'ach (1758-1837). He served as rabbi of several towns in Poland, Bohemia and Hungary. A renowned Torah scholar, a prominent Torah leader in the generation of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Many foremost Torah leaders were his disciples, including the Machaneh Chaim and the Kol Aryeh. He left behind compositions in all fields of the Torah, which were published in his renowned series Shaarei Torah. He published his first composition at the age of 26, and received enthusiastic approbations from the leaders of his generation, R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer and Maharam Banet. R. Baruch Frankel, author of Baruch Taam, praised him in his approbation as an expert in analyzing all Talmudic topics, early and more recent halachic works. The Ketav Sofer eulogized him as a master in Talmud and Halachic works, who did not cease to delve in Torah day and night, and seldom had physical enjoyment.
[2], 5-126 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Marginal tears to several leaves. Open tear to one leaf, affecting text. Hole perforating center of leaves 108-126, affecting several letters. New binding.
Several signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title page, including signature of the author of Shaarei Torah: "B. Wolf".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Vrbové, Hungary. He was the son of R. Elazar Löw author of Maaseh Roke'ach (1758-1837). He served as rabbi of several towns in Poland, Bohemia and Hungary. A renowned Torah scholar, a prominent Torah leader in the generation of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Many foremost Torah leaders were his disciples, including the Machaneh Chaim and the Kol Aryeh. He left behind compositions in all fields of the Torah, which were published in his renowned series Shaarei Torah. He published his first composition at the age of 26, and received enthusiastic approbations from the leaders of his generation, R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer and Maharam Banet. R. Baruch Frankel, author of Baruch Taam, praised him in his approbation as an expert in analyzing all Talmudic topics, early and more recent halachic works. The Ketav Sofer eulogized him as a master in Talmud and Halachic works, who did not cease to delve in Torah day and night, and seldom had physical enjoyment.
[2], 5-126 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Marginal tears to several leaves. Open tear to one leaf, affecting text. Hole perforating center of leaves 108-126, affecting several letters. New binding.
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Even Pinah, on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, by R. Aryeh Leib Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów; author of Otot HaShamayim). Lemberg (Lviv), 1804. First edition. Approbations by the rabbis of Lviv and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Approbation and introductory poem by Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Shinova (author of Yismach Moshe), disciple of the author, who refers to the author in his approbation as "My teacher… the rabbi, truly outstanding Torah scholar", and mentions that in his youth he served as the author's attendant and studied in his yeshiva.
Various signatures at the top of the title page, including the signature of R. Binyamin Wolf author of Shaarei Torah: "B. Wolf residing in Topoltshan [Topoľčany}", and a (trimmed) signature of his son R. Yirmiyahu Löw Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely): "Yir[miyahu]".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Vrbové, Hungary. He was the son of R. Elazar Löw author of Maaseh Roke'ach (1758-1837). He served as rabbi of several towns in Poland, Bohemia and Hungary (he was the rabbi of Topoltshan in 1827-1836). A renowned Torah scholar, a prominent Torah leader in the generation of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Many foremost Torah leaders were his disciples, including the Machaneh Chaim and the Kol Aryeh. He left behind compositions in all fields of the Torah, which were published in his renowned series Shaarei Torah. He published his first composition at the age of 26, and received enthusiastic approbations from the leaders of his generation, R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer and Maharam Banet. R. Baruch Frankel, author of Baruch Taam, praised him in his approbation as an expert in analyzing all Talmudic topics, early and more recent halachic works. The Ketav Sofer eulogized him as a master in Talmud and Halachic works, who did not cease to delve in Torah day and night, and seldom had physical enjoyment.
His son, the renowned Torah scholar R. Yirmiyahu Löw (1811-1874), was one of the leading Torah scholars of Hungary in the generation of the Ketav Sofer. He served as rabbi of Vrbové and Ujhel. He authored the Divrei Yirmiyahu series on the Rambam, Talmud, novellae and homily.
[2], 115, [3] leaves. Approx. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to corners of first leaves, slightly affecting title page border and text (on leaf 3). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 3.
Various signatures at the top of the title page, including the signature of R. Binyamin Wolf author of Shaarei Torah: "B. Wolf residing in Topoltshan [Topoľčany}", and a (trimmed) signature of his son R. Yirmiyahu Löw Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely): "Yir[miyahu]".
R. Binyamin Wolf Löw (1777-1851), author of Shaarei Torah, rabbi of Vrbové, Hungary. He was the son of R. Elazar Löw author of Maaseh Roke'ach (1758-1837). He served as rabbi of several towns in Poland, Bohemia and Hungary (he was the rabbi of Topoltshan in 1827-1836). A renowned Torah scholar, a prominent Torah leader in the generation of the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger. Many foremost Torah leaders were his disciples, including the Machaneh Chaim and the Kol Aryeh. He left behind compositions in all fields of the Torah, which were published in his renowned series Shaarei Torah. He published his first composition at the age of 26, and received enthusiastic approbations from the leaders of his generation, R. Akiva Eger, the Chatam Sofer and Maharam Banet. R. Baruch Frankel, author of Baruch Taam, praised him in his approbation as an expert in analyzing all Talmudic topics, early and more recent halachic works. The Ketav Sofer eulogized him as a master in Talmud and Halachic works, who did not cease to delve in Torah day and night, and seldom had physical enjoyment.
His son, the renowned Torah scholar R. Yirmiyahu Löw (1811-1874), was one of the leading Torah scholars of Hungary in the generation of the Ketav Sofer. He served as rabbi of Vrbové and Ujhel. He authored the Divrei Yirmiyahu series on the Rambam, Talmud, novellae and homily.
[2], 115, [3] leaves. Approx. 33.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to corners of first leaves, slightly affecting title page border and text (on leaf 3). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 3.
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Bigdei Kehunah, Responsa and Novellae of the Maharzach, two parts, by R. Meshulam Zalman HaKohen Rabbi of Fürth. Fürth, [1807]. First edition.
Two parts in one volume. Part I – responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch. Part II – novellae on Tractates Bava Metzia and Gittin.
A 23-line handwritten gloss on p. 10a (slightly trimmed), signed: "D.Sh.K., son of the author" – presumably "Divrei [=words of] Shlomo Kohen…". This gloss pertains to section 7 of Orach Chaim, where a responsum "from my son R. Shlomo Kohen, rabbi of Mergentheim and the district" was printed (section heading). This gloss contains an addition by R. Shlomo to his responsum which is printed in his father's responsa work.
The author, R. Meshulam Zalman HaKohen (1739-1820), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Fürth, a leading Torah scholar of his times and a renowned Tzaddik. A prominent disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He authored Responsa and Novellae of the Maharzach – Bigdei Kehunah, Mishan HaMayim, and more. The leading Torah scholars of the generation held him in very high esteem. The Haflaa refers to him with exceptional titles of honor. His disciple, R. Wolf Hamburg, writes about him: "Almost all the Torah scholars in our area are his disciples… until old age he enlightened his disciples with halachic rulings". Following his passing, his position as rabbi and yeshiva dean of Fürth was offered to the Chatam Sofer (see Chut HaMeshulash, pp. 81-84, where a letter from the Chatam Sofer on this topic is quoted).
R. Shlomo HaKohen (d. 1824), eldest son of the Maharzach, author of Bigdei Kehunah, and his close disciple. He served as rabbi of Schnaittach, Mergentheim and Zülz (Biała Prudnicka). An outstanding Torah scholar and Tzaddik, he was deeply revered by the leading Torah scholars of his generation. His father held him in high esteem, and even included two of his responsa in his book (as mentioned, this copy contains his handwritten addition to one of his responsa printed in his father's book). When he was appointed rabbi of Schnaittach, his father the Maharzach wrote to the community leaders: "My son the rabbi, the great luminary… R. Shlomo HaKohen… a man who encompasses all virtues, as all his acquaintances can testify… you will find satisfaction and pleasure in him and his Torah teachings… since G-d's wisdom is in Shlomo to do judgement and to instruct G-d's people with just and good statutes and laws, like one of the judges of Israel" (HaYeshiva HaRama BeFiurda, II, p. 538, footnote 284).
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title page: "Beit Midrash of R. Eli. Schluchtern"; "Belongs to me, Leib F.B."; "Yitzchak Friedberg", and another trimmed signature.
[2], 111, [1]; 50 leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to some leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Two parts in one volume. Part I – responsa on all four parts of Shulchan Aruch. Part II – novellae on Tractates Bava Metzia and Gittin.
A 23-line handwritten gloss on p. 10a (slightly trimmed), signed: "D.Sh.K., son of the author" – presumably "Divrei [=words of] Shlomo Kohen…". This gloss pertains to section 7 of Orach Chaim, where a responsum "from my son R. Shlomo Kohen, rabbi of Mergentheim and the district" was printed (section heading). This gloss contains an addition by R. Shlomo to his responsum which is printed in his father's responsa work.
The author, R. Meshulam Zalman HaKohen (1739-1820), rabbi and yeshiva dean in Fürth, a leading Torah scholar of his times and a renowned Tzaddik. A prominent disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He authored Responsa and Novellae of the Maharzach – Bigdei Kehunah, Mishan HaMayim, and more. The leading Torah scholars of the generation held him in very high esteem. The Haflaa refers to him with exceptional titles of honor. His disciple, R. Wolf Hamburg, writes about him: "Almost all the Torah scholars in our area are his disciples… until old age he enlightened his disciples with halachic rulings". Following his passing, his position as rabbi and yeshiva dean of Fürth was offered to the Chatam Sofer (see Chut HaMeshulash, pp. 81-84, where a letter from the Chatam Sofer on this topic is quoted).
R. Shlomo HaKohen (d. 1824), eldest son of the Maharzach, author of Bigdei Kehunah, and his close disciple. He served as rabbi of Schnaittach, Mergentheim and Zülz (Biała Prudnicka). An outstanding Torah scholar and Tzaddik, he was deeply revered by the leading Torah scholars of his generation. His father held him in high esteem, and even included two of his responsa in his book (as mentioned, this copy contains his handwritten addition to one of his responsa printed in his father's book). When he was appointed rabbi of Schnaittach, his father the Maharzach wrote to the community leaders: "My son the rabbi, the great luminary… R. Shlomo HaKohen… a man who encompasses all virtues, as all his acquaintances can testify… you will find satisfaction and pleasure in him and his Torah teachings… since G-d's wisdom is in Shlomo to do judgement and to instruct G-d's people with just and good statutes and laws, like one of the judges of Israel" (HaYeshiva HaRama BeFiurda, II, p. 538, footnote 284).
Signatures and ownership inscriptions on the title page: "Beit Midrash of R. Eli. Schluchtern"; "Belongs to me, Leib F.B."; "Yitzchak Friedberg", and another trimmed signature.
[2], 111, [1]; 50 leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to some leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Two books in one volume: Maharam Mintz – Apei Zutrei, responsa by R. Moshe Münz Rabbi of Alt-Ofen (Óbuda), Prague, 1827; Minchat Ani, on the Talmud, by R. Yissachar Dov son of R. Sinai Simandel, Vienna, [1857].
Dozens of long scholarly glosses, by an unidentified writer. Most of the glosses are written in square script, some are written in Ashkenazic cursive script. Some glosses are written in the margins and others on pieces of paper glued to the leaves (some detached).
Inscription on front flyleaf: "I received this book, Maharam Mintz, as a gift from my grandfather R. Eizek Propper, as the author was his teacher… Chaim Yosef Propper". Several signatures on other leaves.
59, [1] leaves; [1], 68 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition. Significant worming, affecting text. Some of the glosses are trimmed or damaged. Some of the pieces of paper on which the glosses were written are detached and some are damaged. Detached leaves. Detached, damaged binding.
Dozens of long scholarly glosses, by an unidentified writer. Most of the glosses are written in square script, some are written in Ashkenazic cursive script. Some glosses are written in the margins and others on pieces of paper glued to the leaves (some detached).
Inscription on front flyleaf: "I received this book, Maharam Mintz, as a gift from my grandfather R. Eizek Propper, as the author was his teacher… Chaim Yosef Propper". Several signatures on other leaves.
59, [1] leaves; [1], 68 leaves. 34 cm. Fair-poor condition. Significant worming, affecting text. Some of the glosses are trimmed or damaged. Some of the pieces of paper on which the glosses were written are detached and some are damaged. Detached leaves. Detached, damaged binding.
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Beit Yitzchak, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah, laws of Shechita and Terefot, by R. Yitzchak of Munkacs (Mukachevo). Ofen (presently: Budapest), [1827]. Approbations by R. Mordechai Banet Rabbi of Nikolsburg, R. Moshe Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, R. Tzvi Hirsh Heller Rabbi of Bonyhád, and others.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis of Šurany (Hungary, since 1918 – Slovakia). Many signatures of R. "Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedland – dayan of Bonyhád" on the title page and endpapers. In some places, he signs only as "Meir Tzvi Friedland". Another signature in the center of the title page: "Feivel Plaut".
Several handwritten glosses and corrections (most or all are handwritten by R. Feivel Plaut Rabbi of Šurany).
R. Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedlander (d. Cheshvan 1847, Ishim BiTeshuvot HaChatam Sofer, 295, p. 195), served as dayan in his hometown, Bonyhád. In ca. 1830, he was appointed rabbi of Šurany, a position he held until his untimely passing. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, and four of the responses to his questions are printed in the responsa books of the Chatam Sofer. Sections of his novellae, named Derech Yama, were printed at the end of Responsa Maharam Schick, parts Yoreh De'ah and Choshen Mishpat, and at the end of the book Hava Tamim.
His successor as rabbi of Šurany – R. Chizkiyahu Feivel Plaut (1818-1895), a prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer and one of the first disciples of the Ketav Sofer. He authored Likutei Chaver Ben Chaim, 11 parts, which contains a great part of the teachings of the Chatam Sofer, his biography and customs. He served as rabbi of Šurany from 1849.
[2], 87 leaves. Approx. 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and a few tears. Marginal open tears to title page, affecting text and border (with paper repairs). Stamps. New leather binding.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis of Šurany (Hungary, since 1918 – Slovakia). Many signatures of R. "Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedland – dayan of Bonyhád" on the title page and endpapers. In some places, he signs only as "Meir Tzvi Friedland". Another signature in the center of the title page: "Feivel Plaut".
Several handwritten glosses and corrections (most or all are handwritten by R. Feivel Plaut Rabbi of Šurany).
R. Yaakov Meir Tzvi Friedlander (d. Cheshvan 1847, Ishim BiTeshuvot HaChatam Sofer, 295, p. 195), served as dayan in his hometown, Bonyhád. In ca. 1830, he was appointed rabbi of Šurany, a position he held until his untimely passing. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, and four of the responses to his questions are printed in the responsa books of the Chatam Sofer. Sections of his novellae, named Derech Yama, were printed at the end of Responsa Maharam Schick, parts Yoreh De'ah and Choshen Mishpat, and at the end of the book Hava Tamim.
His successor as rabbi of Šurany – R. Chizkiyahu Feivel Plaut (1818-1895), a prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer and one of the first disciples of the Ketav Sofer. He authored Likutei Chaver Ben Chaim, 11 parts, which contains a great part of the teachings of the Chatam Sofer, his biography and customs. He served as rabbi of Šurany from 1849.
[2], 87 leaves. Approx. 39 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and a few tears. Marginal open tears to title page, affecting text and border (with paper repairs). Stamps. New leather binding.
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Beit David, commentary on the Mishnayot, Parts I and II, by R. David Chaim Corinaldi. Amsterdam, [1738-1739]. Only edition. Two volumes.
Stamp to title page of Part II: "Tzvi Hirschel Lehren".
R. Tzvi Hirsch Lehren of Amsterdam (1784-1853) was the founder and head of the Pekidim and Amarkalim society, which coordinated the fundraising for Eretz Israel in Western and Central Europe, and transferred the funds to their destination to benefit the settlement in the Holy Land.
Two volumes. Part I: [3], 139, [4] leaves. Last [4] leaves were originally bound near the beginning. Part II: [2], 130 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Bookplates. Original vellum bindings. Stains and damage to bindings.
Stamp to title page of Part II: "Tzvi Hirschel Lehren".
R. Tzvi Hirsch Lehren of Amsterdam (1784-1853) was the founder and head of the Pekidim and Amarkalim society, which coordinated the fundraising for Eretz Israel in Western and Central Europe, and transferred the funds to their destination to benefit the settlement in the Holy Land.
Two volumes. Part I: [3], 139, [4] leaves. Last [4] leaves were originally bound near the beginning. Part II: [2], 130 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Bookplates. Original vellum bindings. Stains and damage to bindings.
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Machzor, Part I – High Holidays and festivals of Tishrei, Part II – Three Festivals, following the rite of Bohemia, Poland and Moravia. Sulzbach, [1806]. Two parts in two volumes.
On the title page of vol. II, signatures and ownership inscriptions of three generations of the Schlesinger (Margolies) family of Pressburg: "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Ber son of R. Y.Z. of Pressburg"; "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Yechiel Schlesinger"; "Akiva Yosef".
Stamp of R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger on the title pages of both volumes. Glosses by various writers in the margins of both parts, some handwritten by R. Yechiel Schlesinger and by his son R. Akiva Yosef.
A thick piece of paper which was presumably part of the original binding was pasted on the endpaper of the second volume; it bears Holy Names to be mentioned during the prayers. A note was added in parentheses in the margin, handwritten by R. Akiva Yosef: "This was written by my father, R. Yechiel".
R. Hirsch Ber (Tzvi Dov) Schlesinger of Pressburg (1781-1858, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, p. 417), son of R. Yechiel Schlesinger (the first, d. 1806), who was the son of R. Tzvi Dov Margolies (R. Hirsch Ber the first), dayan in Pressburg in the Beit Din of Maharam Barby.
R. Yechiel Schlesinger (1810-1891, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 212-214), rabbi and maggid in Pressburg, a close disciple of the Chatam Sofer. His sons-in-law were R. Hillel Lichtenstein Rabbi of Kolomyia and R. Avraham Abba Herzl, maggid and rabbi in Pressburg. His illustrious son was R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, author of Lev HaIvri (1838-1922), son-in-law of his brother-in-law R. Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomyia. Born in Pressburg, he was circumcised by the Chatam Sofer. He studied under leading Hungarian rabbis, and was extremely zealous in fighting the Reform and Haskalah movements, continuing this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of Jewish settlement and agriculture in Eretz Israel, and also came into conflict with members of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chaluka (distribution of funds), and over other affairs. The Bnei Ayish settlement was named after him.
Part I: [1], 54, 133, [6], 142-196, 196-288, 6 leaves. Part II: [1], 58, [6], 219, 219-231, 5, 8-11 leaves. Lacking leaves 6-7 of final sequence. 35-36 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Stains and wear (traces of mold to margins of several leaves). Open tears, affecting text in several places. Marginal tears to title pages and many other leaves, slightly affecting borders, repaired. Damage to several leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings, with bound bookmarks.
The year indicated on the title pages of both parts (1794) is false. The correct year of printing is 1806. A western-Ashkenazi rite machzor was printed concurrently.
On the title page of vol. II, signatures and ownership inscriptions of three generations of the Schlesinger (Margolies) family of Pressburg: "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Ber son of R. Y.Z. of Pressburg"; "I acquired it with my wealth in honor of my Creator, Yechiel Schlesinger"; "Akiva Yosef".
Stamp of R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger on the title pages of both volumes. Glosses by various writers in the margins of both parts, some handwritten by R. Yechiel Schlesinger and by his son R. Akiva Yosef.
A thick piece of paper which was presumably part of the original binding was pasted on the endpaper of the second volume; it bears Holy Names to be mentioned during the prayers. A note was added in parentheses in the margin, handwritten by R. Akiva Yosef: "This was written by my father, R. Yechiel".
R. Hirsch Ber (Tzvi Dov) Schlesinger of Pressburg (1781-1858, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, p. 417), son of R. Yechiel Schlesinger (the first, d. 1806), who was the son of R. Tzvi Dov Margolies (R. Hirsch Ber the first), dayan in Pressburg in the Beit Din of Maharam Barby.
R. Yechiel Schlesinger (1810-1891, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 212-214), rabbi and maggid in Pressburg, a close disciple of the Chatam Sofer. His sons-in-law were R. Hillel Lichtenstein Rabbi of Kolomyia and R. Avraham Abba Herzl, maggid and rabbi in Pressburg. His illustrious son was R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, author of Lev HaIvri (1838-1922), son-in-law of his brother-in-law R. Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomyia. Born in Pressburg, he was circumcised by the Chatam Sofer. He studied under leading Hungarian rabbis, and was extremely zealous in fighting the Reform and Haskalah movements, continuing this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of Jewish settlement and agriculture in Eretz Israel, and also came into conflict with members of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chaluka (distribution of funds), and over other affairs. The Bnei Ayish settlement was named after him.
Part I: [1], 54, 133, [6], 142-196, 196-288, 6 leaves. Part II: [1], 58, [6], 219, 219-231, 5, 8-11 leaves. Lacking leaves 6-7 of final sequence. 35-36 cm. Overall fair-good condition. Stains and wear (traces of mold to margins of several leaves). Open tears, affecting text in several places. Marginal tears to title pages and many other leaves, slightly affecting borders, repaired. Damage to several leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New leather bindings, with bound bookmarks.
The year indicated on the title pages of both parts (1794) is false. The correct year of printing is 1806. A western-Ashkenazi rite machzor was printed concurrently.
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