Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
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Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler. Bnei Brak, 1979-1980.
The first letter is a recommendation to philanthropists to transfer charity money to the charity fund of R. David Elbaum (he mentions a letter from R. Shach testifying to the trustworthiness of those managing the fund). The second letter is a letter acknowledging the receipt of funds from the Israel Relief Fund, via R. Ze'ev Shapira.
In both letters, the Steipler wishes the patrons of Torah much success and blessing.
[2] leaves. 19.5-29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and folding marks.
The first letter is a recommendation to philanthropists to transfer charity money to the charity fund of R. David Elbaum (he mentions a letter from R. Shach testifying to the trustworthiness of those managing the fund). The second letter is a letter acknowledging the receipt of funds from the Israel Relief Fund, via R. Ze'ev Shapira.
In both letters, the Steipler wishes the patrons of Torah much success and blessing.
[2] leaves. 19.5-29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Familial letter handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler.
The letter deals with various family matters, mentioning that "our mother has probably already written in detail". He writes: "Regarding Chaim, in my lowly opinion, when he studies practical aspects of halachah he will be fitting to became a rabbi, and I have not heard about his state of health…".
It seems that the letter is addressed to one of his family members, possibly to his brother-in-law, his wife's brother, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (it is unclear who is the Chaim he is referring to).
[1] leaf. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. Minor marginal tears.
The letter deals with various family matters, mentioning that "our mother has probably already written in detail". He writes: "Regarding Chaim, in my lowly opinion, when he studies practical aspects of halachah he will be fitting to became a rabbi, and I have not heard about his state of health…".
It seems that the letter is addressed to one of his family members, possibly to his brother-in-law, his wife's brother, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (it is unclear who is the Chaim he is referring to).
[1] leaf. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. Minor marginal tears.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman:
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman, addressed to R. Moshe Porush (of the Central Agudath Israel in Jerusalem). New York, 1934.
R. Moshe Porush was working at that time on arranging immigration permits for the Chazon Ish and his family. R. Greineman writes that he heard from the Chazon Ish that his (R. Shmuel's) permit had been arranged and was being sent to him. R. Shmuel mentions his mission in the United States, and signs with yearning to celebrate the coming Passover in the Holy Land.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman. Jerusalem, 1933.
In this letter, R. Shmuel certifies that R. Feivel Eidelman (his brother-in-law) is rabbinically ordained by leading Polish rabbis, and serves as rabbi in Otwosk (presumably written for the purpose of obtaining an immigration permit).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Minor tears and wear.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman, addressed to R. Moshe Porush (of the Central Agudath Israel in Jerusalem). New York, 1934.
R. Moshe Porush was working at that time on arranging immigration permits for the Chazon Ish and his family. R. Greineman writes that he heard from the Chazon Ish that his (R. Shmuel's) permit had been arranged and was being sent to him. R. Shmuel mentions his mission in the United States, and signs with yearning to celebrate the coming Passover in the Holy Land.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman. Jerusalem, 1933.
In this letter, R. Shmuel certifies that R. Feivel Eidelman (his brother-in-law) is rabbinically ordained by leading Polish rabbis, and serves as rabbi in Otwosk (presumably written for the purpose of obtaining an immigration permit).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Minor tears and wear.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Letter handwritten and signed by R. Elazar Menachem Man Shach. [Bnei Brak], Elul 1981.
In response to the letter of a young student, who asked whether he should change his prayer rite to the one followed in the yeshiva; R. Shach objects to making changes in one's custom, and writes that although when leading the prayers one must follow the prayer rite of the congregation, in one's personal prayers, the family custom must be maintained.
R. Shach concludes with blessings for the new year.
[1] leaf. 14.5X8.5 cm. Approx. 8 autograph lines. Good condition. Minor stains and folding marks.
The letter was published in Michtavim UMaamarim HaChadash.
In response to the letter of a young student, who asked whether he should change his prayer rite to the one followed in the yeshiva; R. Shach objects to making changes in one's custom, and writes that although when leading the prayers one must follow the prayer rite of the congregation, in one's personal prayers, the family custom must be maintained.
R. Shach concludes with blessings for the new year.
[1] leaf. 14.5X8.5 cm. Approx. 8 autograph lines. Good condition. Minor stains and folding marks.
The letter was published in Michtavim UMaamarim HaChadash.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Letter (14 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Kamenetsky. Monsey (United States), Cheshvan 1978.
Recommendation for the emissary of the Mercaz LeChinuch Torani in Zichron Yaakov, with blessings for the donors. Signed: "Yaakov Kamenetsky".
R. Yaakov Kamenetsky (1891-1986), a head of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah in the United States and builder of the Torah world in his generation. Author of Emet LeYaakov.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 26.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.
Recommendation for the emissary of the Mercaz LeChinuch Torani in Zichron Yaakov, with blessings for the donors. Signed: "Yaakov Kamenetsky".
R. Yaakov Kamenetsky (1891-1986), a head of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah in the United States and builder of the Torah world in his generation. Author of Emet LeYaakov.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 26.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
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Assorted collection of letters and documents with rabbinic signatures. Lithuania and Eretz Israel, ca. 1910s-1960s.
The collection includes: • Handwritten recommendation signed by R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein and R. Tzvi Pesach Frank. Jerusalem, [ca. 1910s]. • Marriage certificate signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. Jerusalem, Adar 1920. • Letter from the deans of the Etz Chaim yeshiva, signed by R. Melzer, R. Tukazinsky and R. Zalaznik. Jerusalem, Tevet 1945. • Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak. • Letter from the Vaad HaYeshivot, signed by R. Yechezkel Abramsky. Adar 1969. • and more.
17 paper items, including 16 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
The collection includes: • Handwritten recommendation signed by R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein and R. Tzvi Pesach Frank. Jerusalem, [ca. 1910s]. • Marriage certificate signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. Jerusalem, Adar 1920. • Letter from the deans of the Etz Chaim yeshiva, signed by R. Melzer, R. Tukazinsky and R. Zalaznik. Jerusalem, Tevet 1945. • Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak. • Letter from the Vaad HaYeshivot, signed by R. Yechezkel Abramsky. Adar 1969. • and more.
17 paper items, including 16 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $32,500
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Seven leaves (fourteen pages), homilies for Shavuot, Purim, Rosh Hashana, Shabbat HaGadol and Parashat HaChodesh, handwritten by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Friedman Rabbi of Liska (Olaszliszka). [Liska], 1863-1867.
Seven leaves handwritten by the author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh, with his emendations and deletions in the body of the text. Most of these homilies were published after the passing of the author in his book HaYashar VehaTov (Munkacs, 1880), after being edited. These are the original homilies, as they were recorded by the author, with textual variations compared to the printed version (see foreword to Ach Pri Tevuah, by the publisher R. Ze'ev Wolf, grandson of the author, who explains how he edited and corrected the original text, with the consent of his grandfather). Several passages in this manuscript were presumably never published.
[7] leaves (fourteen written pages). 25 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Seven leaves handwritten by the author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh, with his emendations and deletions in the body of the text. Most of these homilies were published after the passing of the author in his book HaYashar VehaTov (Munkacs, 1880), after being edited. These are the original homilies, as they were recorded by the author, with textual variations compared to the printed version (see foreword to Ach Pri Tevuah, by the publisher R. Ze'ev Wolf, grandson of the author, who explains how he edited and corrected the original text, with the consent of his grandfather). Several passages in this manuscript were presumably never published.
[7] leaves (fourteen written pages). 25 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Letter from R. Mordechai Shapiro of Zhelechov (Żelechów), descendant of the rebbes of Neshchiz, Ustila and Koidanov. [ca. 1860s].
In the letter, addressed to his relative R. Yaakov, R. Mordechai inquires about the wellbeing of a relative - most probably his great-great-uncle Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (d. 1868). R. Mordechai also asks R. Yaakov to assist his relative R. Yitzchak Wohl, who is in great debt.
Most of the letter is written by a scribe, with the addition of three lines at the end handwritten and signed by R. Mordechai.
Rebbe Mordechai Shapiro of Zalchov (d. Chanukah 1896 or 1897), brother of R. Yaakov Perlow, first Novominsker Rebbe. He was a close follower of Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tear to center of leaf, slightly affecting text. Folding marks.
In the letter, addressed to his relative R. Yaakov, R. Mordechai inquires about the wellbeing of a relative - most probably his great-great-uncle Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (d. 1868). R. Mordechai also asks R. Yaakov to assist his relative R. Yitzchak Wohl, who is in great debt.
Most of the letter is written by a scribe, with the addition of three lines at the end handwritten and signed by R. Mordechai.
Rebbe Mordechai Shapiro of Zalchov (d. Chanukah 1896 or 1897), brother of R. Yaakov Perlow, first Novominsker Rebbe. He was a close follower of Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tear to center of leaf, slightly affecting text. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Letter from Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov. Vienna, Iyar 1924.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Yisrael son of R. David Moshe".
In this letter, addressed to one of his Chassidim in the United States, the rebbe thanks for the money he sent as wedding gift for his granddaughter, and blesses him with an abundance of life, good health, blessing, success and plentiful livelihood, with fulfillment of all his wishes.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and prominent leader of Orthodox Jewry in the generation preceding the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 23 cm. Very good condition. Minor stains and folding mark.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Yisrael son of R. David Moshe".
In this letter, addressed to one of his Chassidim in the United States, the rebbe thanks for the money he sent as wedding gift for his granddaughter, and blesses him with an abundance of life, good health, blessing, success and plentiful livelihood, with fulfillment of all his wishes.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and prominent leader of Orthodox Jewry in the generation preceding the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 23 cm. Very good condition. Minor stains and folding mark.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $600
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Letter (approximately 12 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Moshe of Stolin. "7th day of Aseret Yemei Teshuvah" [year not indicated].
The letter, which was sent during the Ten Days of Repentance, begins with wishes for a good year of blessing, success and redemption. The letter continues to discuss the transfer of funds, and contains an appeal for financial support for the yeshivah.
[1] leaf. 20 cm. Good condition. Small marginal tear (slightly affecting one letter of signature) Minor damage to top (where a few words were erased). Filing holes.
The letter, which was sent during the Ten Days of Repentance, begins with wishes for a good year of blessing, success and redemption. The letter continues to discuss the transfer of funds, and contains an appeal for financial support for the yeshivah.
[1] leaf. 20 cm. Good condition. Small marginal tear (slightly affecting one letter of signature) Minor damage to top (where a few words were erased). Filing holes.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $2,000
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Letter from Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, author of Minchat Elazar, with one line in his handwriting and with his signature. Munkacs (Mukachevo), Elul 1936.
Written in the name of the rebbe on his official postcard, to one of his Chassidim living in Batei Munkacs in Jerusalem. Confirmation of receipt of Pidyon Nefesh money, with many blessings for the new year.
With additional blessings handwritten and signed by the rebbe: "…blessing you with a good inscription and sealing for longevity… a year of Redemption and imminent salvation… Chaim Elazar Shapiro".
Postcard. 15X10 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Folding marks, creases and wear. Postage stamps removed.
Written in the name of the rebbe on his official postcard, to one of his Chassidim living in Batei Munkacs in Jerusalem. Confirmation of receipt of Pidyon Nefesh money, with many blessings for the new year.
With additional blessings handwritten and signed by the rebbe: "…blessing you with a good inscription and sealing for longevity… a year of Redemption and imminent salvation… Chaim Elazar Shapiro".
Postcard. 15X10 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Folding marks, creases and wear. Postage stamps removed.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Five printed wedding invitations from the courts of Podolian rebbes. Ca. 1890s-1910s.
• Invitation from Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son R. Aryeh Leib to the daughter of R. Michel of Korets. [Cheshvan 1889].
• Invitation signed by Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov. [Elul 1894].
• Invitation from Rebbe Yechiel Michel HaLevi of Korets, descendant of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of R. Pinchas of Korets. 18th Elul.
• Invitation from Rebbe Shlomo Gutterman of Chechelnyk, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of R. Moshe Nachman, maggid of Lechovitz.
• Invitation from Rebbe Moshe Dan Twersky of Skver, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Kruti.
5 invitations. 20-22 cm. Condition varies, good-fair to poor. Some with open tears and dark stains.
• Invitation from Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son R. Aryeh Leib to the daughter of R. Michel of Korets. [Cheshvan 1889].
• Invitation signed by Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov. [Elul 1894].
• Invitation from Rebbe Yechiel Michel HaLevi of Korets, descendant of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of R. Pinchas of Korets. 18th Elul.
• Invitation from Rebbe Shlomo Gutterman of Chechelnyk, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of R. Moshe Nachman, maggid of Lechovitz.
• Invitation from Rebbe Moshe Dan Twersky of Skver, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Kruti.
5 invitations. 20-22 cm. Condition varies, good-fair to poor. Some with open tears and dark stains.
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