Auction 88 - Part I - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Lot 237 Letter Signed by Rebbe Mordechai Dov Twersky of Hornostaipil, Son-in-Law of the Divrei Chaim
Letter signed by Rebbe "Mordechai Dov son of R. M.Z." [Hornostaipil, ca. 1890s].
Request to interrupt the sale process of a house.
Rebbe Mordechai Dov Twersky (Chanukah 1839–Elul 1903), son of R. Meshulam Zusha of Tlumach and son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. In 1863, he was appointed rebbe and rabbi of Hornostaipil, and many Chassidim began flocking to his court. He later became one of the most prominent rebbes in Russia. He was also renowned as a foremost halachic authority of his times, and exchanged halachic correspondence with leading rabbis in his country and beyond.
[1] leaf. Written by a scribe, with the rebbe's signature. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Minor creases.
Provenance: Prominent private collection, New York. Acquired at Kedem, auction 48, item 50.
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Postcard with letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira, the Minchat Elazar. Munkacs, [1932].
Addressed to his relative R. David Perkowitz in Jerusalem. The letter is very concise, written with many acronyms, and signed by the rebbe.
On the verso of the postcard, there is a long letter from the rebbe's attendant, R. Chaim Dov Gross, writing on behalf of the rebbe. He confirms the receipt of the kvittel and tzitzit from Eretz Israel, and relays the rebbe's blessings for an easy pregnancy and birth.
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Rabbi of Munkacs (1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Author of Minchat Elazar and many other Torah works.
Postcard. 15X10.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear.
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Eliezer Hager of Vizhnitz. Tel Aviv, Shevat 1946.
Letter of recommendation, in which the rebbe asks in the name of his brother-in-law the Kopycznitzer Rebbe to employ the bearer of this letter in one of his factories, preferably in Jerusalem, since he is an expert in that field.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 9 autograph lines. Approx. 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear.
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Lengthy letter (2 pages, unsigned), handwritten by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum, rabbi of Satmar. [Satmar, ca. 1930s].
Presumably addressed to a contemporary rebbe, whom we were not able to identify. R. Yoel describes the plight of a Torah scholar from Satmar imprisoned in Kraków, stressing the importance of providing support for his unfortunate family both for living expenses and to secure his release. R. Yoel also asks the recipient to pray for this Torah scholar, and involve others who can provide assistance.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains and creases.
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Letter of wedding wishes, signed by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. New York [ca. 1940s].
Addressed to R. Shalom Ozer Braun, on the occasion of his daughter's wedding.
The letter is written by a scribe, with the concluding line handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks with minor tears, repaired in part with sellotape.
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Three letters handwritten and signed by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Rosenbaum of Kretchnif. [Kiryat Ata?], 1970-1972.
Letters of guidance in worship of G-d addressed to his chassidim, and a letter regarding the battle of an association of shochetim.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Rosenbaum of Kretchnif (1912-2006), served as rebbe in Sighet, Kiryat Ata and Jerusalem. Renowned for the wonders he performed with his heartfelt prayers.
3 letters on official stationery. Approx. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and tape stains.
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Letter signed by Rebbe Pinchas Menachem Alter. [Tel Aviv?], Av 1972.
Typewritten, with the rebbe's hand signature. Addressed to R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak, in appreciation for his efforts to strengthen Torah observance and raise the stature of the Orthodox community in Bnei Brak, by including the Agudath Yisrael party in the municipal elections.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 22.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Filing holes.
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Two documents of Rebbe Yaakov Leiser (R. Yankele) of Pshevorsk, with his pictures and signatures.
1. Certificate issued by the Belgian delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for Rebbe Yaakov Leiser. Brussels (Belgium), May 1958. French.
The certificate includes the rebbe's details, his name and date of birth, and more; with his picture and his signature in Latin characters. Official signature and stamp.
11 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear.
2. Titre de Voyage (Travel document) issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Commerce, for Rebbe Yaakov Leiser. Brussels, 6th January 1982. French and Dutch.
The document includes the rebbe's details: name, place and date of birth (Rogach, Poland; 23 December 1906), physical description, profession, address, name of spouse (Glanz Alta – Rebbetzin Alta Bina, daughter of Rebbe Moshe Yitzchak Gevirzman, first rebbe of Pshevorsk).
The rebbe's picture appears on p. 3, with his signature in Latin characters. Official ink stamp.
The document includes entry visas to Austria, England, United States and Holland, with many stamps and inscriptions from the rebbe's various trips.
Approx. 14.5 cm. Good condition.
Rebbe Yaakov Leiser (R. Yankele; (1906-1998), second rebbe of Pshevorsk. Succeeded his father-in-law as rebbe in Antwerp, Belgium.
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Elchanan Halpern, prominent London rabbi. [London?], Adar II 1989.
Addressed to R. Yehuda Meir Abramowicz, general secretary of Agudat Yisrael. It appears from the letter that the latter had asked R. Halpern, who was accepted in all circles, to attempt to restore peace between the various factions of Agudat Yisrael (in Tishrei that year, R. Shach split from Agudat Yisrael and founded the Degel HaTorah party, as part of his battle against Chabad).
R. Elchanan Halpern refers to the dispute aroused by R. Schach's opposition to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and writes that he sees no hope for reconciling the parties, one of the reasons being that it would be difficult to sway R. Shach. He also writes that it is inconceivable that a Chassidic rabbi should support a ban on the Chabad movement.
R. Elchanan Halpern (1921-2015), prominent London rabbi, rabbi of the Golders Green neighborhood for over seventy years. President of the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 24.5 cm. Good condition.
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Two Beit Din documents from Frankfurt am Main:
1. Beit Din document drawn up in the Frankfurt am Main Beit Din, Adar 1760.
With this document, R. Kossel son of the late R. Tevele Landau gifts, unbeknownst to his wife and to take effect one hour before his passing, the sum of 4000 Reichsthaler to his nephew, Shlomo son of R. Leib Oppenheim.
Signed by R. Yehuda son of the dayan R. Michel Binga, community trustee; and by R. Yisrael son of R. Yechiel Michel Schwartzschild, community scribe.
[1] folded leaf (document written on one page; description of contents of leaf on verso). 34 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
2. Beit Din document drawn up in the Frankfurt am Main Beit Din, Av 1767.
In this document, R. Shlomo Oppenheim nephew gifts his son-in-law the above document.
Signed by R. Yisrael son of R. Yechiel Michel Schwartzschild and R. Asher Anshel son of Shlomo Zalman Pfann Katz, community trustee.
[1] folded leaf (document covers a page and a half; description of contents of leaf on verso). 35.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tear close to inscription on verso (in place of wax seal). Folding marks.
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Letter from Sir Moses Montefiore to the chief rabbi of the British Empire, R. Nathan Marcus Adler. Ramsgate (England), 16th November 1871. English and some Hebrew.
Written by a scribe on official stationery, signed by Montefiore in English.
The letter pertains to Eretz Israel funds which Montefiore sent to be distributed to the poor of the four holy cities in Eretz Israel, and to the meeting to be convened with the Holy Land Committee.
The bond of friendship between Sir Moses Montefiore, head of the Sephardic Jewish community of London, and Rabbi Nathan Marcus Adler (1803-1890), Chief Rabbi of the British Empire, persisted for decades. This fond relationship was keenly expressed in the numerous letters exchanged between the two. The correspondence enabled joint efforts of theirs in spearheading a wide range of community projects; among other things, these included fundraising campaigns on behalf of the Jewish Community in Palestine. One of Adler's responsibilities as Chief Rabbi was to preside over United Synagogue, an umbrella organization unifying all of Great Britain's Orthodox congregations. In this capacity, he was in charge of consolidating donations from all affiliated synagogues, and entrusting Moses Montefiore's official representatives with the task of disbursing the funds among the Jews of Palestine.
[1] leaf, folded in two (four written pages). 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks and creases. Marginal open tears, slightly affecting text. Minor tears to folds.
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Manuscript, She'er Yaakov, commentary on the book of Mishlei, by R. Yaakov son of R. Shmuel HaLevi of Slabodka (Lithuania), with original letters of approbation, copyings of approbations, and list of subscribers. [Vilna, Wilki and Slabodka, ca. 1883].
An extensive, complete unpublished work, opening with lengthy prefaces and introductions. Commentary following the order of the verses, comprising lengthy essays. The work includes grammatical sections under the title of Yashresh Yaakov. In the approbations, which contain effusive praise of the author, the latter is referred to as one of the elder Torah scholars of Slabodka, who apparently taught disciples for many years.
The volume begins with several leaves from a notebook of subscribers, with two original letters of approbation dated 1883: a letter handwritten and signed by R. Hillel David HaKohen Treves Rabbi of Wilki (Vilkija; 1841-1901), prominent Lithuanian rabbi and author of VeNigash HaKohen; and a letter handwritten and signed by R. Meir Noach Levin (1834-1904, son-in-law of R. Eliezer Yitzchak dean of the Volozhin yeshiva), maggid and posek in Vilna.
At the end of the volume, there are copyings of additional approbations, one by R. Eliezer Gordon Rabbi of Slabodka (later rabbi of Telshe and founder of the Telshe yeshiva), and by the dayanim of Slabodka.
[3], 2-283 leaves; 30, [9] leaves + blank leaves, ending with [3] leaves of copyings of approbations. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. First and final leaves detached, with tears, paper repairs and stains. Various stamps and inscriptions. Old cloth binding, worn and detached, without spine.
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