Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Draft of a proclamation, signed by four rabbis of Bnei Brak, calling to participate in public Shabbat prayers in protest against attempts to undermine the authority of R. Yaakov Landau, rabbi of the city. [Bnei Brak, ca. Av 1974].
Typewritten leaf, hand-signed by four rabbis. The rabbis condemn an appeal to a secular court against R. Landau, who conditioned kashrut certification for one of the reception halls in the city with its conforming with the laws of modesty. The rabbis call for all synagogues in Bnei Brak to be closed on Shabbat morning Parashat Ekev, and the prayers to take place on the streets of Bnei Brak.
Signed by: R. Avraham Shlomo Katz, rabbi of the Yitav Lev community in Bnei Brak; R. Avraham Tzvi Weiss, rabbi of Neveh Achiezer; R. Yitzchak Tzvi Bernfeld, rabbi of Chug Chatam Sofer; R. Natan Gestetner, rabbi of Shikun Agudath Yisrael.
The names of R. Wosner and R. Unger are noted near the signatures, and they presumably signed a different copy of the draft (the final printed proclamation posted on the streets bore eight signatures).
[1] leaf. 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (and printing stains). Wear and folding marks.
Typewritten leaf, hand-signed by four rabbis. The rabbis condemn an appeal to a secular court against R. Landau, who conditioned kashrut certification for one of the reception halls in the city with its conforming with the laws of modesty. The rabbis call for all synagogues in Bnei Brak to be closed on Shabbat morning Parashat Ekev, and the prayers to take place on the streets of Bnei Brak.
Signed by: R. Avraham Shlomo Katz, rabbi of the Yitav Lev community in Bnei Brak; R. Avraham Tzvi Weiss, rabbi of Neveh Achiezer; R. Yitzchak Tzvi Bernfeld, rabbi of Chug Chatam Sofer; R. Natan Gestetner, rabbi of Shikun Agudath Yisrael.
The names of R. Wosner and R. Unger are noted near the signatures, and they presumably signed a different copy of the draft (the final printed proclamation posted on the streets bore eight signatures).
[1] leaf. 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (and printing stains). Wear and folding marks.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Two drafts of a proclamation from the rabbis of Bnei Brak, warning not to allow oneself to be drawn into disputes, and prohibiting threatening any person with any form of intimidation. [Bnei Brak, ca. 1960s].
The first draft is handwritten by R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner (with two lines handwritten by R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau, son of R. Yaakov Landau). The second draft is typewritten and hand-signed by R. Yaakov Landau, R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, R. Avraham Shlomo Katz and R. Natan Gestetner.
There are several textual differences between the drafts (see Hebrew description).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good condition. Folding marks and torn filing holes.
The first draft is handwritten by R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner (with two lines handwritten by R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau, son of R. Yaakov Landau). The second draft is typewritten and hand-signed by R. Yaakov Landau, R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, R. Avraham Shlomo Katz and R. Natan Gestetner.
There are several textual differences between the drafts (see Hebrew description).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good condition. Folding marks and torn filing holes.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Collection of letters and draft letters by R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak, regarding Kashrut matters and matters pertaining to the city of Bnei Brak. Some letters bear his signature.
The collection includes: letters to rabbis regarding halachic issues; letters relating to the kashrut of ingredients; letters to strengthen various halachic matters which arose in the city, such as modesty and kashrut supervision; sharp letters and fines to food service providers and factories who failed to comply with kashrut standards.
Draft letters regarding mikvaot (including a draft letter to the rebbe of Klausenburg); draft letters on political matters, including drafts of a letter sent to the rebbe of Ger regarding the municipal elections in Bnei Brak.
16 paper items, including 7 signed leaves. Size and condition vary.
The collection includes: letters to rabbis regarding halachic issues; letters relating to the kashrut of ingredients; letters to strengthen various halachic matters which arose in the city, such as modesty and kashrut supervision; sharp letters and fines to food service providers and factories who failed to comply with kashrut standards.
Draft letters regarding mikvaot (including a draft letter to the rebbe of Klausenburg); draft letters on political matters, including drafts of a letter sent to the rebbe of Ger regarding the municipal elections in Bnei Brak.
16 paper items, including 7 signed leaves. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Letters from rabbis supporting the regulation of R. Yaakov Landau, rabbi of Bnei Brak, which prohibited the sale of poultry not under his supervision. Bnei Brak, Iyar 1977.
1-2. Two (identical) typewritten drafts of a proclamation, hand-signed by rabbis, warning the public to only use poultry slaughtered by local shochetim. Bnei Brak, 13th Iyar 1977. One draft signed by 11 rabbis and the other by 12 rabbis (one additional signature in the second draft).
The signatories include: R. Yaakov Landau, rabbi of Bnei Brak; R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, rabbi of Zichron Meir; R. Yitzchak Tzvi Bernfeld, rabbi of Chug Chatam Sofer; R. Avaham Tzvi Weiss, rabbi of Neveh Achiezer; R. Yehosef Chaim Scheinfeld, rabbi of Kiryat Herzog; R. Eliyahu Katz, rabbi of the Satmar Chassidim; R. Natan Gestetner, rabbi of Shikun Agudath Yisrael; R. Shlomo Zilberstein, rabbi of the Ger Chassidim; Rebbe Yisrael Hager of Vizhnitz, then rabbi of Kiryat Vizhnitz in Bnei Brak; R. David Shemesh, rabbi of the Sephardi community in Pardes Katz; R. Natan Tzvi Friedman, rabbi of Shikun Heh.
3. Letter from R. Yitzchak Shlomo Unger to R. Yaakov Landau, in which he agrees to the above regulation and authorizes his signature to be affixed to a proclamation on this matter. 7th Iyar 1977.
[3] leaves. Size varies. Good condition. Creases and folding marks.
1-2. Two (identical) typewritten drafts of a proclamation, hand-signed by rabbis, warning the public to only use poultry slaughtered by local shochetim. Bnei Brak, 13th Iyar 1977. One draft signed by 11 rabbis and the other by 12 rabbis (one additional signature in the second draft).
The signatories include: R. Yaakov Landau, rabbi of Bnei Brak; R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, rabbi of Zichron Meir; R. Yitzchak Tzvi Bernfeld, rabbi of Chug Chatam Sofer; R. Avaham Tzvi Weiss, rabbi of Neveh Achiezer; R. Yehosef Chaim Scheinfeld, rabbi of Kiryat Herzog; R. Eliyahu Katz, rabbi of the Satmar Chassidim; R. Natan Gestetner, rabbi of Shikun Agudath Yisrael; R. Shlomo Zilberstein, rabbi of the Ger Chassidim; Rebbe Yisrael Hager of Vizhnitz, then rabbi of Kiryat Vizhnitz in Bnei Brak; R. David Shemesh, rabbi of the Sephardi community in Pardes Katz; R. Natan Tzvi Friedman, rabbi of Shikun Heh.
3. Letter from R. Yitzchak Shlomo Unger to R. Yaakov Landau, in which he agrees to the above regulation and authorizes his signature to be affixed to a proclamation on this matter. 7th Iyar 1977.
[3] leaves. Size varies. Good condition. Creases and folding marks.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, the Shevet Levi, regarding the stringencies and excellent kashrut practices employed by the Shechitah departments in Bnei Brak, under the supervision of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak. Bnei Brak, Sivan-Tammuz 1986.
The letters were sent to R. Landau, following R. Wosner's visits to the abattoirs under R. Landau's supervision. These visits were initiated in response to R. Landau's opponents, who questioned the validity of the shechitah under his supervision. In his letters, R. Wosner expresses his high regard for R. Landau and for the shechitah under his supervision, asserting that every aspect of the process, both in the livestock and in the poultry abattoirs, conforms with the highest standards of kashrut.
[2] leaves, official stationery. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
The letters were sent to R. Landau, following R. Wosner's visits to the abattoirs under R. Landau's supervision. These visits were initiated in response to R. Landau's opponents, who questioned the validity of the shechitah under his supervision. In his letters, R. Wosner expresses his high regard for R. Landau and for the shechitah under his supervision, asserting that every aspect of the process, both in the livestock and in the poultry abattoirs, conforms with the highest standards of kashrut.
[2] leaves, official stationery. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Two drafts of a proclamation signed by the rabbis of Bnei Brak (R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, R. Nissim Karelitz, and others) - strengthening the prohibition of selling meat not slaughtered by the shochetim of the local kashrut agency, and supporting the kashrut certification of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau, who had just been appointed rabbi of the city. [Bnei Brak, Elul 1986?].
1. Typewritten draft, with handwritten additions, signed by six rabbis of the city, calling to safeguard the kashrut system painstakingly established by R. Yaakov Landau.
Signed by: R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner Rabbi of Zichron Meir; R. Yitzchak Shlomo Unger, dean of the Chug Chatam Sofer yeshiva; R. Eliyahu Katz, rabbi of the Satmar Chassidim; R. Shmuel Ze'ev HaLevi Roth, rabbi of the Belz Chassidim and head of the Machzikei HaDat Beit Din; R. Shlomo Zilberstein Rabbi of the Ger Chassidim; R. Shlomo Yosef Machpoud Rabbi of Neveh Achiezer.
2. Typewritten draft - text identical to the previous one, with the signature of R. Nissim Karelitz (head of Kollel Chazon Ish and leading rabbi in Bnei Brak).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good condition.
1. Typewritten draft, with handwritten additions, signed by six rabbis of the city, calling to safeguard the kashrut system painstakingly established by R. Yaakov Landau.
Signed by: R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner Rabbi of Zichron Meir; R. Yitzchak Shlomo Unger, dean of the Chug Chatam Sofer yeshiva; R. Eliyahu Katz, rabbi of the Satmar Chassidim; R. Shmuel Ze'ev HaLevi Roth, rabbi of the Belz Chassidim and head of the Machzikei HaDat Beit Din; R. Shlomo Zilberstein Rabbi of the Ger Chassidim; R. Shlomo Yosef Machpoud Rabbi of Neveh Achiezer.
2. Typewritten draft - text identical to the previous one, with the signature of R. Nissim Karelitz (head of Kollel Chazon Ish and leading rabbi in Bnei Brak).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good condition.
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Auction 82 - Part II - Books and Letters from the Rabbi Yaakov Landau Family Collection
August 25, 2021
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel HaLevi Wosner, the Shevet HaLevi, with the signatures of the dayanim of his Beit Din: R. Yitzchak Shlomo Unger and R. Yitzchak Tzvi Bernfeld - rabbis of Chug Chatam Sofer. Bnei Brak, [Elul] 1987.
Sharp protest against the affront to the honor of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak (R. Landau was appointed rabbi of Bnei Brak in Shevat 1986, following the will of his father R. Yaakov Landau. This letter was written in objection to an offensive newspaper article published against R. Landau, by one of the communities in the city who did not approve his appointment).
[1] leaf, official stationery (of R. Wosner). 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Sharp protest against the affront to the honor of R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak (R. Landau was appointed rabbi of Bnei Brak in Shevat 1986, following the will of his father R. Yaakov Landau. This letter was written in objection to an offensive newspaper article published against R. Landau, by one of the communities in the city who did not approve his appointment).
[1] leaf, official stationery (of R. Wosner). 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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