Auction 85 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[3], 28; 138 leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains and dampstains. Wear, tears and open tears (large tears to first and final leaves), affecting text in several places. Paper repairs in several places. Worming. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Including leaf [3], with third approbation and omissions from Parashiot Ki Tisa and Shemini, found in some copies only.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
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Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim, following revealed and kabbalistic approaches, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Lviv: Aharon son of Chaim David Segal, [1793]. Only edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[3], 94 leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness with mold stains to lower part of most leaves. Open tears to title page and many other leaves, affecting border and text, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Worming, affecting text. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 14.
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Amtachat Binyamin, on Kohelet, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Minkovitz (Mynkivtsi), [1796].
The work ends in the middle of chapter 9, since the author passed away while he was still in the process of writing this work.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[2], 1-13, 18-128 leaves. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming affecting text to some leaves, mostly repaired with paper. Tears, including marginal open tear to title page (repaired with paper). Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 63.
First book published in Minkovitz.
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Torei Zahav, homiletics, ethics, kabbalah and Chassidut on the Torah, festivals, Megillat Eichah and Megillat Esther, by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Mohyliv, [1816]. First edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
46, 48-72, 75-101, 101-108, 107-112, 117-122, 125-126 leaves (misfoliation). Lacking 2 leaves: 73-74. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Worming, affecting text. Stamps. Many handwritten inscriptions on title page. Additional inscriptions in margins of several leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 613.
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Chelkat Binyamin, Passover Haggadah with kavanot of the Arizal and the Chelkat Binyamin commentary by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Lviv: Rebbetzin Yehudit [Rosanes], [1794]. First edition of the first Chassidic Haggadah to be printed.
Approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, who acclaims the composition as capable of "bringing many to repentance".
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
Signature on title page of R. Shmuel Heller (1786-1884), a leading Torah scholar and physician, who served as rabbi of Safed for sixty years.
Ownership inscription on p. 2a (blurred and trimmed).
[1], 25, [11] leaves. Lacking 2 leaves ([7]-[8]) of [13] leaves at end of book. Leaves [1] and [2] of final sequence supplied from a different copy (different size; margins trimmed close to text, affecting heading on one page). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including wax stains. Worming, affecting text. Minor marginal tears to first leaves. Leaves trimmed with slight damage to heading on final leaf. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 156; Yaari 253; Otzar HaHaggadot 373.
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Chelkat Binyamin, Passover Haggadah with kavanot of the Arizal and the Chelkat Binyamin commentary by R. Binyamin, the Maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). [Ostroh? 1821]. Second edition of the first Chassidic Haggadah to be printed.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791), was well-versed both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings.
[1], 37 leaves. Leaves 33-37 bound out of sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains. Wear. Worming, affecting text. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (damage to book title on title page). Large open tears to final leaf, affecting text, repaired with paper. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 157; Yaari 437; Otzar HaHaggadot 614.
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Noam Elimelech, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah portions – a classic Chassidic work by R. Elimelech Weisblum of Lizhensk. [Russia-Poland, 1820].
On verso of title page, Hanhagot HaAdam by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, erroneously attributed to R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov, who is described on the title page as author of the book.
Inscription on title page.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. 22 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark stains and large dampstains. Minor wear. Worming. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places. Stamp. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 380.
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Arbaa Charashim, Chassidic homiletics (on the four Parshiot, Passover Haggadah and more), by R. Aryeh Leib of Lantzut (Lańcut), with "Holy Practices" by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk "which he named Tzetel Katan". [Lviv, 1849].
Bound with: Shaar HaGemul by the Ramban. [Lviv, 1848].
This is the first edition of Tzetel Katan by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, the Noam Elimelech, and it ends with the words: "I found all this in a manuscript". This composition has since been reprinted in countless editions, and it is a key Chassidic work of guidance in worship of G-d.
The book Arbaa Charashim includes the essay Shabbatot Hashem (second part) by the Rama of Fano and the prayer for the repentant by Rabbenu Yonah.
[4], 20; [24] leaves. 19 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Inscriptions, stamps and signatures. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 64.
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Shaar HaTefillah, on prayer, by Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro shel Shabbat. [Sudylkiv]: Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein, [1825]. First edition.
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital.
Stamp and ownership inscriptions on back endpaper.
[1], 102, 113-115; 3-10 leaves. Lacking leaf [2], with approbations and copyist's foreword. 21.5 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Extensive worming, with significant damage to text. Significant worming and open tears to title page margins, repaired with paper (leaf may have been supplied from a different copy). Minor marginal tears. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
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Two books of the teachings of the Maharal of Prague, printed in Novy Dvor (Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), by the initiative and with the endorsement of the Maggid of Kozhnitz:
• Be'er HaGolah, by the Maharal of Prague. With an approbation and additional essays by the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz. Novy Dvor, 1804. First edition of the essays, later printed in the book Geulat Yisrael by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[1], 58, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Early signature. Censorship stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 72.
• Gevurot Hashem, on the Passover Haggadah and on the Exodus from Egypt, by the Maharal of Prague. Novy Dvor, [1796]. Approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
[1], 102 leaves. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Paper repairs to title page and last leaf. Early stamp from Jerusalem (with an illustration of the Western Wall). New binding.
Yaari 278; Otzar HaHaggadot 398.
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Avodat Yisrael, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, Haftarot and festivals; two letters; Chassidic commentary on Tractate Avot and novellae on Talmudic topics in Tractate Chullin, by R. Yisrael Hopstein – the Maggid of Kozhnitz. [Józefów, 1842]. First edition.
Avodat Yisrael is considered a classic Chassidic work, and was held in high esteem by prominent Chassidic leaders.
Inscriptions on title page and second leaf.
[3], 90; 32 leaves. Lacking first title page (book originally comprised two title pages). 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Significant mold stains to two leaves. Wear. Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting border and text, repaired with paper. Worming affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452.
Without leaf [5] comprising three approbations, which was included in some copies only (approbations which were brought to the printer after the printing of the book was completed).
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Be'er Moshe, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a Hopstein of Kozhnitz. [Lviv, 1858]. First edition.
Important ownership – the present book belonged to Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg, the Divrei Shmuel of Slonim, and was passed down after his passing to his son Rebbe Yissachar Leib, as the stamps on the title page and endpaper attest.
The author, Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a (1757?-1828), was a close disciple of his father the Maggid of Kozhnitz, and of R. Zusha of Anipoli. In this book, as well as in his other works, he quotes extensively thoughts and traditions which he received from his father and other prominent Chassidic leaders.
Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg of Slonim, author of Divrei Shmuel (1850-1916), grandson and close disciple of the Yesod HaAvodah.
His eldest son, Rebbe Yissachar Leib Weinberg (1873-1928), succeeded him as rebbe in Slonim, alongside his brother Rebbe Avraham Weinberg, the Beit Avraham.
[1], 188 leaves. 26 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Worming, affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscription. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 74.
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