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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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A printed letter of thanks for a donation to the Bolshevitz community. With signatures of rabbis of Kollels of Austria in Jerusalem, Safed, Hebron and Tiberias. Lemberg printing press, 1852. The letter was written in Iyar 1853. The rabbis express the Kollel's gratitude for transferring five silver-ruble to the emissaries.
[Due to a dispute between the kollel in Jerusalem and the kollel in Safed, the Safed kollel could not print the letter and it was, therefore, printed in Lemberg].
On the bottom of the letter: seal of the Kollels and signatures of 8 rabbis.
Rabbi Moshe David Ashkenazi of Toltchwa-Safed, (1774-1856), author of Toldot Adam and Be'er Sheva. Served as rabbi of Toltchwa for forty years. Moved to Safed in 1844 and was one of the founders of the Chasidic settlement in post-earthquake Safed. Father in law of the author of "Yetav Lev" and father of Rabbi Yoel Ashkenazi of Zholkiev. Rebbes of Satmar and Kloizenburg were his descendants. His home and Beit Midrash in Safed were restored by his grandson the Rebbe of Kloizenburg, and today the Sanz Institutes in Safed are located there.
Rabbi Shmuel Helir (1786-1884), was raised in the house of the Seer of Lublin who instructed him to move to Eretz Yisrael. Served as rabbi of Safed for sixty years. (Otzar Ha-Rabanim 19134). See about him and about the settlement in Safed in "The Rabbi, the Leader and the Doctor" (Safed 1988).
Rabbi Shmarya Shmeril Brandris (1780-1857), rabbi of Harlimov, disciple of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and Rabbi Avraham David of Butatch. Author of "Iyun Tefilah" and "Kehilot Ya'akov". Moved to Eretz Yisrael in 1852 and settled in Jerusalem. In 1856 signed the "boycott" against the Haskalah schools. (See about him in the Encyclopedia of the Sages of Galicia, 1 pp.618-619).
Leaf 22 cm, good condition, stains and folding marks.
[Due to a dispute between the kollel in Jerusalem and the kollel in Safed, the Safed kollel could not print the letter and it was, therefore, printed in Lemberg].
On the bottom of the letter: seal of the Kollels and signatures of 8 rabbis.
Rabbi Moshe David Ashkenazi of Toltchwa-Safed, (1774-1856), author of Toldot Adam and Be'er Sheva. Served as rabbi of Toltchwa for forty years. Moved to Safed in 1844 and was one of the founders of the Chasidic settlement in post-earthquake Safed. Father in law of the author of "Yetav Lev" and father of Rabbi Yoel Ashkenazi of Zholkiev. Rebbes of Satmar and Kloizenburg were his descendants. His home and Beit Midrash in Safed were restored by his grandson the Rebbe of Kloizenburg, and today the Sanz Institutes in Safed are located there.
Rabbi Shmuel Helir (1786-1884), was raised in the house of the Seer of Lublin who instructed him to move to Eretz Yisrael. Served as rabbi of Safed for sixty years. (Otzar Ha-Rabanim 19134). See about him and about the settlement in Safed in "The Rabbi, the Leader and the Doctor" (Safed 1988).
Rabbi Shmarya Shmeril Brandris (1780-1857), rabbi of Harlimov, disciple of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and Rabbi Avraham David of Butatch. Author of "Iyun Tefilah" and "Kehilot Ya'akov". Moved to Eretz Yisrael in 1852 and settled in Jerusalem. In 1856 signed the "boycott" against the Haskalah schools. (See about him in the Encyclopedia of the Sages of Galicia, 1 pp.618-619).
Leaf 22 cm, good condition, stains and folding marks.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Collection of Bills of selling Chametz (In Hebrew and Russian), permits and signatures of the sellers and the buyers. Done by the Ga'on of Rogatchov Rabbi Yosef Rosen, Rabbi of Dvinsk (Latvia) during the years 1924-1933.
The name of the Rav "Rabbi Yosef (Bentzion) ben Ephraim Zissel" is mentioned in many authorizations. Part of the lists are in his handwriting and with his signature - "Yosef Rosen Rav".
The sellers are the people of Dvinsk and other cities, that entrusted their sale of Chametz to the Rabbi of Dvinsk. The sellers are "holders of shops, pharmacies, post offices, lumber merchants, wheat merchants…"
Interesting permit of 1923 by Rabbi "Moshe Mordechai Epshtein messanger of the inhabitants of Peterburg known as Leningrad and inhabitants of the surrounding villages".
The known Ga'on, Rabbi Yosef Rosen, author of "Tzofnat Pa'aneach", rabbi of Dvinsk (Denenburg) in Latvia. Born in 1857 to a family of Chasidei Chabad in Rogatchov, near Babruysk. Student of the Maharil Diskin and Rabbi Yoshe Ber Soloveichik, author of Beit Ha-Levi. In 1888 was appointed Av-Beit-Din of the Adas Has'fardim (Chassidim who pray in Nusach S'fard) in Dvinsk. Died in 1936.
About 15 large leaves, various conditions, good to poor.
The name of the Rav "Rabbi Yosef (Bentzion) ben Ephraim Zissel" is mentioned in many authorizations. Part of the lists are in his handwriting and with his signature - "Yosef Rosen Rav".
The sellers are the people of Dvinsk and other cities, that entrusted their sale of Chametz to the Rabbi of Dvinsk. The sellers are "holders of shops, pharmacies, post offices, lumber merchants, wheat merchants…"
Interesting permit of 1923 by Rabbi "Moshe Mordechai Epshtein messanger of the inhabitants of Peterburg known as Leningrad and inhabitants of the surrounding villages".
The known Ga'on, Rabbi Yosef Rosen, author of "Tzofnat Pa'aneach", rabbi of Dvinsk (Denenburg) in Latvia. Born in 1857 to a family of Chasidei Chabad in Rogatchov, near Babruysk. Student of the Maharil Diskin and Rabbi Yoshe Ber Soloveichik, author of Beit Ha-Levi. In 1888 was appointed Av-Beit-Din of the Adas Has'fardim (Chassidim who pray in Nusach S'fard) in Dvinsk. Died in 1936.
About 15 large leaves, various conditions, good to poor.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Handwritten manuscript, official announcement with detailed updating and an additional paragraph to the original will of Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathansohn, from 1843. Lemberg, 1870.
In this additional paragraph Rabbi Nathansohn instructs to allocate after his death the amount of 5000 Crone for charity; 40% of this amount should be donated to the Jewish community hospital and the balance to poor relatives, the poor people of the city and other poor people as well as for Passover provision for the needy. He also instructs to deposit the document with the management of the hospital. The document ends with his signature and the signature of five witnesses.
Two enclosures are attached to this document which confirm that the management of the hospital was informed of this paragraph and undertook to act accordingly in the future, ink-stamps and signatures of the community members, fund-collectors, hospital management members and witnesses.
The Ga'on Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathansohn (1808-1875), a leading rabbinical authority in his generation, was born in Berzan, Galicia. He wrote, with his brother-in-law Rabbi Mordechai Zeev Ettinger the books "Mefarshei Ha-Yam" on Baba Kama, "Magen Giborim" on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, "Shevet Achim" Responsum, and other books.
[Later in time the two brothers in law became opponents in view of the machine matzah polemic]. Served as Av-Beit-Din of Lvov as of 1857. Wrote many books the most noted of which were his Responsum books – "Shoel Umeshiv". The document is in German.
[5] pages, 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks. Tears to borders.
In this additional paragraph Rabbi Nathansohn instructs to allocate after his death the amount of 5000 Crone for charity; 40% of this amount should be donated to the Jewish community hospital and the balance to poor relatives, the poor people of the city and other poor people as well as for Passover provision for the needy. He also instructs to deposit the document with the management of the hospital. The document ends with his signature and the signature of five witnesses.
Two enclosures are attached to this document which confirm that the management of the hospital was informed of this paragraph and undertook to act accordingly in the future, ink-stamps and signatures of the community members, fund-collectors, hospital management members and witnesses.
The Ga'on Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathansohn (1808-1875), a leading rabbinical authority in his generation, was born in Berzan, Galicia. He wrote, with his brother-in-law Rabbi Mordechai Zeev Ettinger the books "Mefarshei Ha-Yam" on Baba Kama, "Magen Giborim" on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, "Shevet Achim" Responsum, and other books.
[Later in time the two brothers in law became opponents in view of the machine matzah polemic]. Served as Av-Beit-Din of Lvov as of 1857. Wrote many books the most noted of which were his Responsum books – "Shoel Umeshiv". The document is in German.
[5] pages, 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks. Tears to borders.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $3,125
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A letter from Rebbe David Moshe Friedman (1827-1903). Chortkov, [1870?].
The letter opens with a blessing of "long life, beauty, grace and blessings". Sent to "the wonderful rabbi…he's graceful full of humility… Yitzchak". In the letter he announces the marriage of his "dear son…the glory of Israel" [Rebbe Israel of Chortkov] with "the bride, my brothers' Rabbi Abraham Ya'akov daughter".
Rebbe David Moshe Friedman, first rebbe of Chortkov, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn (great grandson of the Maggid of Mezritch). Born on Shavuot 1827. Known as holy and never involved in an idle talk.
In 1867 he settled in Chortkov and established a Beit Midrash. Was well known for his modesty. Had tens of thousands of followers who turned to him for advice and blessings. Supported the Jews of Israel financially and helped build the kloiz of Chortkov in Safed since he felt a special bond with Safed and Meron [See item 15, the seal of Safed Kloiz of Rebbe David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov]. Died on Hoshaana raba in 1903.
10 rows (written by an author?) and signed by the Rebbe in his holy handwriting.
[1] page, 26.5 cm. good condition. Stains and damages professionally restored. The end of the letter and Rebbe's signature are a little damaged and restored.
The letter opens with a blessing of "long life, beauty, grace and blessings". Sent to "the wonderful rabbi…he's graceful full of humility… Yitzchak". In the letter he announces the marriage of his "dear son…the glory of Israel" [Rebbe Israel of Chortkov] with "the bride, my brothers' Rabbi Abraham Ya'akov daughter".
Rebbe David Moshe Friedman, first rebbe of Chortkov, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn (great grandson of the Maggid of Mezritch). Born on Shavuot 1827. Known as holy and never involved in an idle talk.
In 1867 he settled in Chortkov and established a Beit Midrash. Was well known for his modesty. Had tens of thousands of followers who turned to him for advice and blessings. Supported the Jews of Israel financially and helped build the kloiz of Chortkov in Safed since he felt a special bond with Safed and Meron [See item 15, the seal of Safed Kloiz of Rebbe David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov]. Died on Hoshaana raba in 1903.
10 rows (written by an author?) and signed by the Rebbe in his holy handwriting.
[1] page, 26.5 cm. good condition. Stains and damages professionally restored. The end of the letter and Rebbe's signature are a little damaged and restored.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Letter from the brothers Rebbes Slonim Rabbi Yisachar Leib and Rabbi Avraham, calling to help with the restoration of the Beit Midrash and the apartments of Tiberias families, which were destroyed in the earthquake. 1927.
The letter was written on Erev Rosh Hashanah 1928, after the earthquake that hit Tiberias in Tamuz 1927 detroyed one hundred and fifty houses including the old Beit Midrash of the Reissin Chasidim [Slonim]. For that purpose, the Rebbes Beit Avraham and his older brother Moharil announced a call to allocate the donations on Rosh Hashanah for the restoration of the city of Tiberias.
The first-born son, Rabbi Yisachar Leib Weinberg (1872-1928, Encyclopedia of Chasidut A, pages 21-22) author of Beit Avraham, moved to Baranowitz after the death of his father, and most of the Slonim Chasidim followed him. In 1917 he established in Baranowitz the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. He had close relations with the Chasidim in Eretz Yisrael and even visited there in 1883 and 1928.
27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and damages to left margins of letter.
The letter was written on Erev Rosh Hashanah 1928, after the earthquake that hit Tiberias in Tamuz 1927 detroyed one hundred and fifty houses including the old Beit Midrash of the Reissin Chasidim [Slonim]. For that purpose, the Rebbes Beit Avraham and his older brother Moharil announced a call to allocate the donations on Rosh Hashanah for the restoration of the city of Tiberias.
The first-born son, Rabbi Yisachar Leib Weinberg (1872-1928, Encyclopedia of Chasidut A, pages 21-22) author of Beit Avraham, moved to Baranowitz after the death of his father, and most of the Slonim Chasidim followed him. In 1917 he established in Baranowitz the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. He had close relations with the Chasidim in Eretz Yisrael and even visited there in 1883 and 1928.
27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and damages to left margins of letter.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Letter by Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Yisachar Ha-Levi of Poltosk (Poland) to his relative Rabbi David of Tomachov. Polotsk, 1926.
Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Yisachar Ha-Levi [Lowenthal], (1875-1944), was born in Poland to an extended family, tens of whom served as rabbis in different cities for generations [the Weigort-Weingot family, Aronsohn and more]. Served as Rabbi of Brisk and of Poltosk for 16 years. Fled to Vilna during the holocaust and with the assistance of Rabbi Chaim Ozer arrived in Jerusalem. His books include "Ateret Rosh", "Zichron Yisachar" and "Birkat Yitzchak".
The receiver of the letter Rebbe David Boronstein of Sochotchov, who at that time served as rabbi of Tomachov. Was born in 1876 to his father author of "Shem Mi-Shmuel", and was educated by his grandfather author of "Avnei Nezer". Served as rabbi of Wishgrod where he established a Yeshivah. Moved to serve as rabbi of Tomachov, after a short while his father died, and he was appointed the third Rebbe of Sochatchov. Was killed in the holocaust in 1943.
Postcard, fair condition. Creases and tears with no omission of text. Post-stamps and postmarks were torn off.
Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Yisachar Ha-Levi [Lowenthal], (1875-1944), was born in Poland to an extended family, tens of whom served as rabbis in different cities for generations [the Weigort-Weingot family, Aronsohn and more]. Served as Rabbi of Brisk and of Poltosk for 16 years. Fled to Vilna during the holocaust and with the assistance of Rabbi Chaim Ozer arrived in Jerusalem. His books include "Ateret Rosh", "Zichron Yisachar" and "Birkat Yitzchak".
The receiver of the letter Rebbe David Boronstein of Sochotchov, who at that time served as rabbi of Tomachov. Was born in 1876 to his father author of "Shem Mi-Shmuel", and was educated by his grandfather author of "Avnei Nezer". Served as rabbi of Wishgrod where he established a Yeshivah. Moved to serve as rabbi of Tomachov, after a short while his father died, and he was appointed the third Rebbe of Sochatchov. Was killed in the holocaust in 1943.
Postcard, fair condition. Creases and tears with no omission of text. Post-stamps and postmarks were torn off.
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February 2, 2010
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Letter from Rebbe Mordechai Yosef Twersky of Zlatopol.[After 1911].
In the letter the Rebbe asks to help in the printing of a second edition of the Chasidic-Kabbalic book "Yesod HaDa'at", first edition of which was published in Warsaw 1912. [This book aroused a polemic due to its expressions against the misnagdim – see Bibliography Institute CD, listing 0108423].
Rebbe Mordechai Yosef of Zlatopol (1862-1928, Encyclopedia of the Chasidut III, page 147-148), son of Rebbe David Twersky of Zlatopol and son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshil of Skvira. (One of the founders of the Skvira Chasidut of our days). His son Rabbi Yitzchak Twersky is the son-in-law of his brother-in-law Rabbi Moshe Dan of Skvira. One of his sons in law is Rebbe Avraham Elimelech of Karlin.
17.5 cm. 12 handwritten lines and signature. Ink-stamp. Fair condition, worn and torn folds. Enforced with tape on the back.
Photocopy of this letter appears in the book "HaChasidut MiDor LeDor" by I. Alfassi.
In the letter the Rebbe asks to help in the printing of a second edition of the Chasidic-Kabbalic book "Yesod HaDa'at", first edition of which was published in Warsaw 1912. [This book aroused a polemic due to its expressions against the misnagdim – see Bibliography Institute CD, listing 0108423].
Rebbe Mordechai Yosef of Zlatopol (1862-1928, Encyclopedia of the Chasidut III, page 147-148), son of Rebbe David Twersky of Zlatopol and son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshil of Skvira. (One of the founders of the Skvira Chasidut of our days). His son Rabbi Yitzchak Twersky is the son-in-law of his brother-in-law Rabbi Moshe Dan of Skvira. One of his sons in law is Rebbe Avraham Elimelech of Karlin.
17.5 cm. 12 handwritten lines and signature. Ink-stamp. Fair condition, worn and torn folds. Enforced with tape on the back.
Photocopy of this letter appears in the book "HaChasidut MiDor LeDor" by I. Alfassi.
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The letter is from Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak Dan Landau. Szgiresh, about 1930.
The letter is addressed to R' Noach [of Jerusalem?] and deals with aliya permits.
Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak Dan Landau (1882-1944, Encyclopedia of Chasidut B, pages 307-308), was a leading Rabbi and Rebbe in Poland. Son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Setrikov. Rabbi in Kinivand Dean of Beit Aharon Yeshiva in Zegirsh. After the passing of his father in 1936, he was appointed Rabbi of Setrikov, and generated a large Chasidic community. Killed in Treblinka. He was a good fried of Rabbi Y.Z. of Brisk, who was close to Rabbi Avraham Landa, the Rebbe of Setrikov in Bnei Brak.
This letter was written before 1936, as he mentions his father as still alive.
2 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. The entire letter in his handwriting and with his signature.
It is rare to find letters from him.
The letter is addressed to R' Noach [of Jerusalem?] and deals with aliya permits.
Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak Dan Landau (1882-1944, Encyclopedia of Chasidut B, pages 307-308), was a leading Rabbi and Rebbe in Poland. Son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Setrikov. Rabbi in Kinivand Dean of Beit Aharon Yeshiva in Zegirsh. After the passing of his father in 1936, he was appointed Rabbi of Setrikov, and generated a large Chasidic community. Killed in Treblinka. He was a good fried of Rabbi Y.Z. of Brisk, who was close to Rabbi Avraham Landa, the Rebbe of Setrikov in Bnei Brak.
This letter was written before 1936, as he mentions his father as still alive.
2 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. The entire letter in his handwriting and with his signature.
It is rare to find letters from him.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Letter from Ga'on Rabbi Chanoch Zvi Ha-Cohen Levin Of Bedzin, 1933.
Rabbi Chanoch Zvi Ha-Cohen Levin (1875-1935, Otzar Harabbanim 17516), author of "Yecahen Pe'er". Son-in-law of the Rebbe of Gur author of "Sfat Emet" and grandson of Rebbe Chanoch of Alexander and Rabbi Hirsh of Tomashov. A Ga'on and Chasid and known for good deeds. His father in law the "Sfat Emet" said about him that he is "a complete person". One of the leading rabbis in Poland, one of the heads of "Moetzet Gedolei Ha-Torah" and a follower of his brother in law the Rebbe author of "Imrei Emet". His famous son is the leader of "Agudat Yisrael" Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Ha-Cohen Levin. (See enclosed material).
Postcard, approx.14X11 cm. Very good condition.
Rabbi Chanoch Zvi Ha-Cohen Levin (1875-1935, Otzar Harabbanim 17516), author of "Yecahen Pe'er". Son-in-law of the Rebbe of Gur author of "Sfat Emet" and grandson of Rebbe Chanoch of Alexander and Rabbi Hirsh of Tomashov. A Ga'on and Chasid and known for good deeds. His father in law the "Sfat Emet" said about him that he is "a complete person". One of the leading rabbis in Poland, one of the heads of "Moetzet Gedolei Ha-Torah" and a follower of his brother in law the Rebbe author of "Imrei Emet". His famous son is the leader of "Agudat Yisrael" Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Ha-Cohen Levin. (See enclosed material).
Postcard, approx.14X11 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Rabbinical ppointment from the city of Zaslow to Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel]. More than one hundred and twenty [!] signatures of rabbis, gaba'im and members of the community. Tevet 1823.
Imporatant to history of chasidut and the Jewish community.
Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel] Shapira, rabbi of Zaslow (Vohlin region) for about forty years. Son-in-law of the Tzadik Rabbi Mordechai of Neshchitz [first Rebbe of Neshchitz and one of the founders of this Chasidut], husband of his only daughter Zartel. His father Rabbi Ya'akov Av-Beit-Din Neshchitz was the cousin of Rabbi Mordechai, and after the death of Rabbi Ya'akov in ca.1788 Rabbi Mordechai was accepted as Rabbi of Neshchitz, according to the will of Rabbi Leibush Shapira (grandson of the "Megaleh Amukot") who ordered the people of the city not to appoint a Rabbi to replace him but from his flesh and blood. (See enclosed material). The son of Rabbi Meir Shraga is the Ga'on Rabbi Baruch Shmuel Av-Beit-Din Karnitza (Otzar Harabbanim 4240).
2 and a half pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, some signatures are faded, some slight tears to folds of paper.
Imporatant to history of chasidut and the Jewish community.
Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel] Shapira, rabbi of Zaslow (Vohlin region) for about forty years. Son-in-law of the Tzadik Rabbi Mordechai of Neshchitz [first Rebbe of Neshchitz and one of the founders of this Chasidut], husband of his only daughter Zartel. His father Rabbi Ya'akov Av-Beit-Din Neshchitz was the cousin of Rabbi Mordechai, and after the death of Rabbi Ya'akov in ca.1788 Rabbi Mordechai was accepted as Rabbi of Neshchitz, according to the will of Rabbi Leibush Shapira (grandson of the "Megaleh Amukot") who ordered the people of the city not to appoint a Rabbi to replace him but from his flesh and blood. (See enclosed material). The son of Rabbi Meir Shraga is the Ga'on Rabbi Baruch Shmuel Av-Beit-Din Karnitza (Otzar Harabbanim 4240).
2 and a half pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, some signatures are faded, some slight tears to folds of paper.
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February 2, 2010
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Medical prescription, by the Rebbe Yitzchak Zelig Morgenshtern Rabbi of Sokolov. 1925.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1865-1940, Encyclopedia of Chasidut, II, pages 132-134), one of the leading Rebbes of Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Mendele of Kotzk and son of the Rebbe of Pulav. Rabbi of Sokolov since 1899. One of the founders of the Rabbinic Association of Poland and its vice president. Among founders of "Agudat Yisrael" and among Gerrer Rebbe's representatives in "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah". Amongst his descendants were dynasties of Rebbes (Novominsk and others). Remains of his novellae were printed in the book "She'erit Yitzchak" (1988).
From the year 1904 served as Rebbe in Sokolov and Otwock. Established a Yeshivah and headed it. Thousands of Chasidim flocked to his court for guidance and strengthening, advice and assistance. He used to give talismans and medical prescriptions, due to his extensive medical knowledge. [The receivers of prescriptions used to keep the prescriptions as a talisman].
Here is a medical prespcription that he handed, on the enclosed envelope has an inscription by the recipient, "medicine given to me by the Rebbe of Sokolov, abroad".
Note 17.5 X 5.5 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, slightly worn folds and borders.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1865-1940, Encyclopedia of Chasidut, II, pages 132-134), one of the leading Rebbes of Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Mendele of Kotzk and son of the Rebbe of Pulav. Rabbi of Sokolov since 1899. One of the founders of the Rabbinic Association of Poland and its vice president. Among founders of "Agudat Yisrael" and among Gerrer Rebbe's representatives in "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah". Amongst his descendants were dynasties of Rebbes (Novominsk and others). Remains of his novellae were printed in the book "She'erit Yitzchak" (1988).
From the year 1904 served as Rebbe in Sokolov and Otwock. Established a Yeshivah and headed it. Thousands of Chasidim flocked to his court for guidance and strengthening, advice and assistance. He used to give talismans and medical prescriptions, due to his extensive medical knowledge. [The receivers of prescriptions used to keep the prescriptions as a talisman].
Here is a medical prespcription that he handed, on the enclosed envelope has an inscription by the recipient, "medicine given to me by the Rebbe of Sokolov, abroad".
Note 17.5 X 5.5 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, slightly worn folds and borders.
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February 2, 2010
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Letter from the Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kupershtuch. Przyzucha, 1900.
A long letter regarding the appointment of shochet, rabbinic matters.
Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kupershtuch, one of the leading Rabbis in Poland, brother-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel first Rebbe of Alexander. Served as Rebbe for more than forty years in Przyzucha and Mako. He moved to Jerusalem in 1924, where he published his book of responsum "Ani Ben Fachma" (Jerusalem 1928), in which appears correspondence with leading rabbis of Poland, the Avnei Nezer, the Torat Chessed and others.
3 pages, 18 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, slight damages to folds of paper with no missing text.
A long letter regarding the appointment of shochet, rabbinic matters.
Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kupershtuch, one of the leading Rabbis in Poland, brother-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel first Rebbe of Alexander. Served as Rebbe for more than forty years in Przyzucha and Mako. He moved to Jerusalem in 1924, where he published his book of responsum "Ani Ben Fachma" (Jerusalem 1928), in which appears correspondence with leading rabbis of Poland, the Avnei Nezer, the Torat Chessed and others.
3 pages, 18 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, slight damages to folds of paper with no missing text.
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