Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
Manuscript of Pituchei Chotam – Morocco, 1876 – Distinguished Copy from the Author's home, Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzira
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Manuscript, Pituchei Chotam, on the Torah, by Rabbi Ya'akov Avuchatzira, [Morocco], 1876.
Pituchei Chotam was first printed in 1885. This is an early copy printed during the author's life in 1876, copied from the author's own handwriting for his family members. On Leaf 228, is a colophon from the 8th of Elul 1876, signed by the scribe Rabbi Yichye Atiye, who writes that he copied the book from "the own actual handwriting" of the author, "the Holy Rabbi…Ya'akov Abuchatzira'. On the last page is a self-dedication signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Levi [disciple of the author, Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzira] where it says that this manuscript was sent to him by the author's son Rabbi Masud Abuchatzira. In several places, the handwriting changes to a handwriting not written by the scribe which is similar to handwriting known to belong to members of the Abuchatzira family [Rabbi Masud and other family members].
Abir Ya’akov, Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzira (1806-1880) exalted genius in the revealed Torah and Halacha, and divine Kabbalist. Rabbi and Av Beit Din in Tafilalet [the central community in the region of Emek Haziz in Southern-Morocco]. Holy divine miracle worker; many miraculous stories are attributed to him and he merited revelation of Elijah the Prophet. Died in 1880 on his way to immigrating to Eretz Israel and was buried in Damanhur, Egypt. Epitaph on his tombstone: “Tombstone of… the great miraculous divine Kabbalist, the holy scholar of the revealed and hidden parts of Torah…our honored Teacher and Rabbi…Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzira…”. His compositions include: Ginzei HaMelech; Yagel Ya’akov, Yoru Mishpatecha LeYa’akov Responsa; Pituchei Chotam; Doresh Tov; Bigdei HaSrad; Machsof HaLavan; and many others.
Dozens of piyutim were composed in his honor and memory, some of which are still widespread among Moroccan descendants. The famous picture of him seated with his legs crossed holding a holy book hang in many homes in Morocco and Eretz Israel until today.
His sons and grandsons were known for their holiness and vast Torah knowledge. Most famous are: his son Rabbi Masud, and his sons, Rabbi David, Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzira the “Baba Sali” and his brother Rabbi Yitzchak the “Baba Haki”, and dozens of other illustrious rabbis.
242 leaves. 19.5 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, stains and heavy use wear. Detached leaves. Antique worn leather binding.
Pituchei Chotam was first printed in 1885. This is an early copy printed during the author's life in 1876, copied from the author's own handwriting for his family members. On Leaf 228, is a colophon from the 8th of Elul 1876, signed by the scribe Rabbi Yichye Atiye, who writes that he copied the book from "the own actual handwriting" of the author, "the Holy Rabbi…Ya'akov Abuchatzira'. On the last page is a self-dedication signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Levi [disciple of the author, Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzira] where it says that this manuscript was sent to him by the author's son Rabbi Masud Abuchatzira. In several places, the handwriting changes to a handwriting not written by the scribe which is similar to handwriting known to belong to members of the Abuchatzira family [Rabbi Masud and other family members].
Abir Ya’akov, Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzira (1806-1880) exalted genius in the revealed Torah and Halacha, and divine Kabbalist. Rabbi and Av Beit Din in Tafilalet [the central community in the region of Emek Haziz in Southern-Morocco]. Holy divine miracle worker; many miraculous stories are attributed to him and he merited revelation of Elijah the Prophet. Died in 1880 on his way to immigrating to Eretz Israel and was buried in Damanhur, Egypt. Epitaph on his tombstone: “Tombstone of… the great miraculous divine Kabbalist, the holy scholar of the revealed and hidden parts of Torah…our honored Teacher and Rabbi…Rabbi Ya’akov Abuchatzira…”. His compositions include: Ginzei HaMelech; Yagel Ya’akov, Yoru Mishpatecha LeYa’akov Responsa; Pituchei Chotam; Doresh Tov; Bigdei HaSrad; Machsof HaLavan; and many others.
Dozens of piyutim were composed in his honor and memory, some of which are still widespread among Moroccan descendants. The famous picture of him seated with his legs crossed holding a holy book hang in many homes in Morocco and Eretz Israel until today.
His sons and grandsons were known for their holiness and vast Torah knowledge. Most famous are: his son Rabbi Masud, and his sons, Rabbi David, Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzira the “Baba Sali” and his brother Rabbi Yitzchak the “Baba Haki”, and dozens of other illustrious rabbis.
242 leaves. 19.5 cm. High-quality paper, fair condition, stains and heavy use wear. Detached leaves. Antique worn leather binding.
Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters