Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Large collection of letters (26 letters) by rabbis from Poland and from Eastern-Europe. Letters regarding divorce documents (gittin) and halachic issues, letters of recommendation, letters related to rescue issues and private letters. 1920s-1930s.
Including letters by: • R. Leibush Rosenberg, Chairman of Va'ad HaRabbanim in the city of Lodz. • R. Simcha Gelernter Rabbi of Klimontów and his son R. Shimshon Gelernter Rabbi in Klimontów. • R. Reuven HaLevi Epstein, Rabbi of Ożarów. • R. Binyamin Mendelson, Rabbi of Kfar Ata. • Letters by Rabbis of Bodzanowie, Tarnopol, Plotsk, Warsaw, Koden, Skierniewice, Dobrzyń, Solec, Belz-Bessarabia, and more.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
26 letters. Some written on official stationery or bearing official stamps. Size and condition vary.
Including letters by: • R. Leibush Rosenberg, Chairman of Va'ad HaRabbanim in the city of Lodz. • R. Simcha Gelernter Rabbi of Klimontów and his son R. Shimshon Gelernter Rabbi in Klimontów. • R. Reuven HaLevi Epstein, Rabbi of Ożarów. • R. Binyamin Mendelson, Rabbi of Kfar Ata. • Letters by Rabbis of Bodzanowie, Tarnopol, Plotsk, Warsaw, Koden, Skierniewice, Dobrzyń, Solec, Belz-Bessarabia, and more.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
26 letters. Some written on official stationery or bearing official stamps. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,188
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Large collection of handwritten leaves and booklets, from the archive of R. David Sperber, rabbi of Braşov, author of Afarkasta D'Anya. [Romania, ca. 1910s-1940s].
The leaves include Torah novellae and halachic responsa, homiletics and Chassidic teachings, legal documents and rulings issued by the Beit Din of R. Sperber. Most leaves were handwritten by R. David Sperber. Several draft letters, three of them signed by R. Sperber (signatures from various periods).
Approx. 32 paper items (including approx. 60 written pages). Size and condition vary.
The leaves include Torah novellae and halachic responsa, homiletics and Chassidic teachings, legal documents and rulings issued by the Beit Din of R. Sperber. Most leaves were handwritten by R. David Sperber. Several draft letters, three of them signed by R. Sperber (signatures from various periods).
Approx. 32 paper items (including approx. 60 written pages). Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
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Collection of handwritten leaves, letters and Torah novellae from various writers – from the archive of R. David Sperber, author of Afarkasta D'Anya. [Hungary and Romania (Transylvania), ca. 1910s-1930s].
The items include:
• Draft of a halachic responsum, signed "Shlomo Leib" (possibly a transcript of a responsum by R. Shlomo Leib Tabak, dayan and posek in Sighet, author of Erech Shai).
• Halachic responsum (3 pages) on laws of Shechitah.
• Letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten and signed by R. Ezra Leib Farkash. Satmar, 1924.
• The final part (4 pages) of a multipage responsum, signed by R. Yoel Katz Rabbi of Ardud, regarding Jewish soldiers who are compelled to lay Tefillin and recite the morning prayers while it is still night.
• Printed leaf with letters by R. Yaakov Koppel Reich Rabbi of Budapest and R. Yeshaya Silberstein Rabbi of Weitzen, with a form to be filled out by soldiers going to the warfront (WWI), to prevent their wives from being left as agunot. Weitzen, [1915].
• Other handwritten leaves.
9 paper items (approx. 20 written pages). Size and condition vary.
The items include:
• Draft of a halachic responsum, signed "Shlomo Leib" (possibly a transcript of a responsum by R. Shlomo Leib Tabak, dayan and posek in Sighet, author of Erech Shai).
• Halachic responsum (3 pages) on laws of Shechitah.
• Letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten and signed by R. Ezra Leib Farkash. Satmar, 1924.
• The final part (4 pages) of a multipage responsum, signed by R. Yoel Katz Rabbi of Ardud, regarding Jewish soldiers who are compelled to lay Tefillin and recite the morning prayers while it is still night.
• Printed leaf with letters by R. Yaakov Koppel Reich Rabbi of Budapest and R. Yeshaya Silberstein Rabbi of Weitzen, with a form to be filled out by soldiers going to the warfront (WWI), to prevent their wives from being left as agunot. Weitzen, [1915].
• Other handwritten leaves.
9 paper items (approx. 20 written pages). Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,250
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Leaf (2 pages), novellae on Parashat Balak, handwritten by R. Eliezer David Grünwald author of Keren LeDavid.
Manuscript handwritten by the author. R. Eliezer David's novellae on the Torah were published after his passing – Keren LeDavid on Bereshit (Satmar, 1930) and Shemot (Satmar, 1939). The rest of his writings, which were not published before WWII, were buried in the ground for preservation. They were only published much later in the United States in 1976, and again in Bnei Brak (2008). The present leaf is very damaged, and was likely to have been buried during the Holocaust.
The novellae in this manuscript were printed (with variations and additions) in the Brooklyn and Bnei Brak editions. This is presumably a preliminary version by the author.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
[1] leaf. 30.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains and open tears, with significant damage to text. Extensive wear and tape repairs (with dark stains).
Manuscript handwritten by the author. R. Eliezer David's novellae on the Torah were published after his passing – Keren LeDavid on Bereshit (Satmar, 1930) and Shemot (Satmar, 1939). The rest of his writings, which were not published before WWII, were buried in the ground for preservation. They were only published much later in the United States in 1976, and again in Bnei Brak (2008). The present leaf is very damaged, and was likely to have been buried during the Holocaust.
The novellae in this manuscript were printed (with variations and additions) in the Brooklyn and Bnei Brak editions. This is presumably a preliminary version by the author.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
[1] leaf. 30.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains and open tears, with significant damage to text. Extensive wear and tape repairs (with dark stains).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,500
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Lengthy letter (4 pages), handwritten and signed by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, author of Keren LeDavid. Satmar, 12th Nissan 1921.
Addressed to R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer, then rabbi of Homorúd. Halachic responsum discussing the concern of chametz in the wells in his village (since they were used by non-Jews as well during Passover), and regarding the text of the Maaravit piyyutim for Passover night.
The first part of the letter was published in Responsa Keren LeDavid (Satmar, 1929). In the printed version, three words were added. The rest of the letter, discussing the piyyutim recited on Passover night and the conclusion with Passover wishes, were not printed.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
The recipient of the letter, R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer (1882-1959), dayan in Shamloy and later rabbi in various towns in Moldova and Bukovina. Settled in Safed after the Holocaust. Author of Tal Orot on the laws of Shabbat.
Double leaf, official stationery. [4] written pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.
Addressed to R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer, then rabbi of Homorúd. Halachic responsum discussing the concern of chametz in the wells in his village (since they were used by non-Jews as well during Passover), and regarding the text of the Maaravit piyyutim for Passover night.
The first part of the letter was published in Responsa Keren LeDavid (Satmar, 1929). In the printed version, three words were added. The rest of the letter, discussing the piyyutim recited on Passover night and the conclusion with Passover wishes, were not printed.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
The recipient of the letter, R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer (1882-1959), dayan in Shamloy and later rabbi in various towns in Moldova and Bukovina. Settled in Safed after the Holocaust. Author of Tal Orot on the laws of Shabbat.
Double leaf, official stationery. [4] written pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Tzvi Hirsh [Meisels]. Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), [ca. 1940s].
Addressed to R. Moshe Sofer, dayan and posek in Erlau, regarding a matchmaking proposal for his son [presumably his eldest son, Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, who passed away single after the Holocaust]. R. Tzvi praises the girl in question, and discusses the question of a match in which the prospective bride and mother-in-law share the same first name.
R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels (1904-1970), rabbi of Waitzen and after the Holocaust, of the Bergen Belsen DP camp and the British occupation zone in Germany. Leading American rabbi.
The recipient of the letter, R. Moshe Sofer, author of Yad Sofer (1888-1944), grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Perished in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf, written on both sides (signature and conclusion on verso). Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry paper. Creases. Marginal tears (margins cut unevenly).
Addressed to R. Moshe Sofer, dayan and posek in Erlau, regarding a matchmaking proposal for his son [presumably his eldest son, Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, who passed away single after the Holocaust]. R. Tzvi praises the girl in question, and discusses the question of a match in which the prospective bride and mother-in-law share the same first name.
R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels (1904-1970), rabbi of Waitzen and after the Holocaust, of the Bergen Belsen DP camp and the British occupation zone in Germany. Leading American rabbi.
The recipient of the letter, R. Moshe Sofer, author of Yad Sofer (1888-1944), grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Perished in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf, written on both sides (signature and conclusion on verso). Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry paper. Creases. Marginal tears (margins cut unevenly).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. "Yeshaya Silberstein, rabbi of Waitzen". [Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), 1925].
The letter is written at the foot of a lithographed appeal, asking rabbis to sign a declaration in favor of renewing the activities of the Machzikei HaDat society, which had been interrupted by WWI. In his letter – six lines in his handwriting and with his signature – R. Yeshaya Silberstein agrees to join the society and support its activities.
Machzikei HaDat societies were founded in 1909-1911 for the purpose of strengthening Torah observance in Hungary. In 1925, R. Efraim Fishel Sussman-Sofer, who wished to reinstate the societies whose activities were interrupted by WWI, wrote this appeal seeking rabbinic support for a conference in Budapest in December 1925 in favor of the Machzikei HaDat societies.
R. Yeshaya Silberstein (1857-1930), rabbi of Waitzen, author of Maasai LeMelech and foremost Hungarian rabbi.
[1] leaf. 31 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Wear and folding marks.
The letter is written at the foot of a lithographed appeal, asking rabbis to sign a declaration in favor of renewing the activities of the Machzikei HaDat society, which had been interrupted by WWI. In his letter – six lines in his handwriting and with his signature – R. Yeshaya Silberstein agrees to join the society and support its activities.
Machzikei HaDat societies were founded in 1909-1911 for the purpose of strengthening Torah observance in Hungary. In 1925, R. Efraim Fishel Sussman-Sofer, who wished to reinstate the societies whose activities were interrupted by WWI, wrote this appeal seeking rabbinic support for a conference in Budapest in December 1925 in favor of the Machzikei HaDat societies.
R. Yeshaya Silberstein (1857-1930), rabbi of Waitzen, author of Maasai LeMelech and foremost Hungarian rabbi.
[1] leaf. 31 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Wear and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
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Two mimeographed typewritten leaves – letter issued by the Central Bureau of the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Communities, cautioning that small, invalid forged mezuzot are being sold. [Budapest, 28th Tevet 1940].
Each of the printed leaves contain a reply handwritten and signed by an elder Hungarian rabbi – R. Moshe Vorhand Rabbi of Makova (Makó), and R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser Rabbi of Debrecen, addressed to R. Fishel Sussman Sofer, Orthodox rabbi of Budapest.
In the letter, the Orthodox Bureau explains that small mezuzot, which up until now had been supplied from Poland, were still being sold even though war was raging there. Since the soferim in Hungary are not capable of producing such small mezuzot, they are likely forged.
R. Moshe Vorhand (1862-1944, perished in the Holocaust), served as dayan and yeshiva dean in Nitra, and later as rabbi of Makova (Maków Mazowiecki). Was renowned for his exceptionally heartfelt prayers.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ketav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[2] leaves. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
Each of the printed leaves contain a reply handwritten and signed by an elder Hungarian rabbi – R. Moshe Vorhand Rabbi of Makova (Makó), and R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser Rabbi of Debrecen, addressed to R. Fishel Sussman Sofer, Orthodox rabbi of Budapest.
In the letter, the Orthodox Bureau explains that small mezuzot, which up until now had been supplied from Poland, were still being sold even though war was raging there. Since the soferim in Hungary are not capable of producing such small mezuzot, they are likely forged.
R. Moshe Vorhand (1862-1944, perished in the Holocaust), served as dayan and yeshiva dean in Nitra, and later as rabbi of Makova (Maków Mazowiecki). Was renowned for his exceptionally heartfelt prayers.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ketav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[2] leaves. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $3,000
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Lengthy letter handwritten, signed and stamped by R. Shabtai Sheftel Weiss, rabbi of Shimoni (Nagysimonyi, Hungary). Shushan Purim 1943.
Addressed to R. Abba HaKohen Hartstein, with Purim wishes and Torah thoughts. R. Sheftel begins the letter with blessings that G-d should cause deliverance and redemption to sprout. R. Sheftel then relates to the Mishloach Manot he received, mentioning the custom of not thanking for Mishloach Manot, and discusses at length the sources for the Jewish custom of eating veal at the Purim meal.
R. Shabtai Sheftel Weiss (1866-1944, perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar and wonder-worker. Leading Hungarian rabbi, disciple of the Shevet Sofer. Most his writings were lost in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 33.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Folding marks. Sellotape stains in center of leaf.
Addressed to R. Abba HaKohen Hartstein, with Purim wishes and Torah thoughts. R. Sheftel begins the letter with blessings that G-d should cause deliverance and redemption to sprout. R. Sheftel then relates to the Mishloach Manot he received, mentioning the custom of not thanking for Mishloach Manot, and discusses at length the sources for the Jewish custom of eating veal at the Purim meal.
R. Shabtai Sheftel Weiss (1866-1944, perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar and wonder-worker. Leading Hungarian rabbi, disciple of the Shevet Sofer. Most his writings were lost in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 33.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Folding marks. Sellotape stains in center of leaf.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
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Letter handwritten, signed and stamped by R. Akiva Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, author of Daat Sofer Jerusalem, Tevet 1953.
Recommendation to provide financial assistance for a Jew of distinguished lineage who fell ill, with blessings. Signed: "Akiva son of R. S.B. S.".
R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi and dean of Pressburg for 33 years.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, small marginal open tears.
Recommendation to provide financial assistance for a Jew of distinguished lineage who fell ill, with blessings. Signed: "Akiva son of R. S.B. S.".
R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi and dean of Pressburg for 33 years.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, small marginal open tears.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
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Two letters from R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld, the Tchebiner Rav. Jerusalem, Nissan 1953 – Cheshvan 1955.
Both letters, which are addressed to R. Meshullam Roth Rabbi of Czernowitz, were written by a scribe with the addition of two lines handwritten and signed by R. Dov Berish. In the first letter, the Tchebiner Rav added a lengthy comment of Torah thoughts on the laws of converts and idol worship (this letter was published).
R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as the Tchebiner Rav, leading Torah scholar and halachic authority in his times in Galicia, and later in Jerusalem, where he founded the Kochav MiYaakov – Tchebin yeshiva.
[2] leaves, official stationery. Size and condition vary, overall good to good-fair condition.
Both letters, which are addressed to R. Meshullam Roth Rabbi of Czernowitz, were written by a scribe with the addition of two lines handwritten and signed by R. Dov Berish. In the first letter, the Tchebiner Rav added a lengthy comment of Torah thoughts on the laws of converts and idol worship (this letter was published).
R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as the Tchebiner Rav, leading Torah scholar and halachic authority in his times in Galicia, and later in Jerusalem, where he founded the Kochav MiYaakov – Tchebin yeshiva.
[2] leaves, official stationery. Size and condition vary, overall good to good-fair condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Collection of letters and documents from Bulgaria, 1880s-1910s.
• Handwritten certificate of ordination for a shochet. Sofia, 1885. • Dowry list. [Bulgaria], 1896. • 2 documents appointing messengers to perform a wedding on behalf of the groom, Kyustendil (Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria), 1899 and 1910. • Leaf fragments (from a "bindings genizah") with many lists of names, accounts and donations. [Bulgaria, ca. 19th century]. • Three postcards. Rustchuk (Ruse, Bulgaria), 1915. • Handwritten leaf (with printed border), poem of appreciation. Sofia, 1918.
12 paper items. Size and condition vary.
• Handwritten certificate of ordination for a shochet. Sofia, 1885. • Dowry list. [Bulgaria], 1896. • 2 documents appointing messengers to perform a wedding on behalf of the groom, Kyustendil (Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria), 1899 and 1910. • Leaf fragments (from a "bindings genizah") with many lists of names, accounts and donations. [Bulgaria, ca. 19th century]. • Three postcards. Rustchuk (Ruse, Bulgaria), 1915. • Handwritten leaf (with printed border), poem of appreciation. Sofia, 1918.
12 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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