Online Auction 44 - Chabad
A Special Chabad Auction on the Occasion of "Yom HaBahir", Yud (the 10th of) Shevat – Day of Passing of the Rebbe Rayatz, and Day of the Ascendancy to Leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe"
Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1816].
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, and approved by the Baal HaTanya himself.
Ownership inscription to title page: "Gedalya son of R. Baruch Shapira of Siedlce [Shedlits]".
[4], 139; 57 ff. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Minor wear and creases. Paper strips for reinforcement on the back of the title page and some additional pages. Small open tears. Inscription. Old leather binding. Wear and blemishes to binding. New spine.
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Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, principles of the Chabad doctrine, by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, 1820.
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmunah, and discusses the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matzah and the Splitting of the Sea. The second part, named Shaar HaYichud, contains a concise explanation of the kabbalistic notions of Hishtalshelut HaOlamot and Sefirot.
Ownership inscription to page [7]: "Zalman Cohen".
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 ff. Approx. 16.5 cm. Greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and worming, slightly affecting text. Open tears to title page, affecting text, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Leaves trimmed unevenly. Inked stamp to title page. Fine new leather binding.
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Imrei Binah, two parts, explanations on the topics of Achdus HaShem, Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1821].
First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya.
The Mitteler Rebbe published ten works during the course of his life, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of Chassid. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28b).
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 ff. Approx. 19 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains, and minor wear. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings. Stamps and inscriptions to title page. Fine new leather binding.
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Derech Chaim VeTochachat Mussar Haskel – two parts: Shaar HaTeshuvah and Shaar HaTefillah, by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Yas [Iași]: Zvi Goldner, 1859.
Sefer Derech Chaim, third part of the book Shaar HaTeshuvah veHaTefillah (also called Shaarei Teshuvah; first printed in Kopust 1819).
The present copy contains the final three pages – including a list of the names of pre-publication subscribers.
[2], 2-148, [3] ff. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Browning. Minor wear. Small open tears to title page and few initial leaves, not affecting text, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
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Two books by Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch:
* Sefer Biurei HaZohar, Chassidic commentary on the Zohar. Lacking imprint [Lviv: S.L. Flecker, 1861]. First edition of "Hosafot LeSefer Biurei HaZohar" (printed with a separate leaf-numbering sequence and a separate title page). The imprint "Kopust 1816" is featured on both title pages.
Inscription on endpaper: "Property of… Abraham n"y Kobalkin" (probably the father of Rabbi Shmuel Chaim Kobalkin from Mogilev and Jerusalem, 1890-1945; Chassid of Rebbe Rashab and Rebbe Rayatz).
[2], 64, 31-34, 69-84, 40, 31-34; [12], 13-20, [1] ff. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains and dark stains. Tears and wear to title page and few initial leaves, not affecting text. New leather binding.
* Sefer Imrei Binah, on Achdus HaShem. Lviv: Ab. Nis. Suess und B. L. Necheles, 1862. The word "Kopust" is featured on title page.
[2], 82; 25 ff. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains and wear. Minor marginal tears. Inked stamps. New leather binding.
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Sefer Torat Chayim on the Book of Bereshit, commentary on the essays of Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya, by his son Rabbi Dov Ber the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Warsaw: R. Nathan Schriftgiesser, 1866. Two parts in one volume; Two title pages to part I; separate title page to part II. First edition of part II.
Sefer Torat Chaim, including Hassidic homilies on the Torah portions. In this work, the Mitteler Rebbe sets out to explain - thoroughly and at great length - the Chassidic essays of his father, the Baal HaTanya, on the Torah portions.
Part I (Bereshit – Chaye Sara): [2], 141 ff.; Part II (Toldot – Vayechi): [1], 108 ff. Wide margins. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Leaves unevenly trimmed. Inked stamps. New leather binding.
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Manuscript (Chabad "bichel"), copying of Hemshech "Mayim Rabim 1876" discourses, by Rabbi Shmuel the Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch. [ca. Last decades of the 19th century].
Headings on the first pages: "Vayeira", "Toldoth 1876", "Chayei Sarah 1876", "VaYetze 1876". The Bichel comprises 198 chapters )chapters 121-198 feature a "Kitzur" – a concise version of the text, following each of the chapters(.
Hemshech "Mayim Rabim 1876" is based on the "Mayim Rabim" essay in the book "Torah Or" by the Alter Rebbe. "Hemshech" in Chabad terminology refers to a series of discourses clarifying kabbalistic and Chassidic topics, with each discourse a continuation of the previous one. Rebbe Maharash was the first to develop this style of discourse.
The present Hemshech was found in many "Bichelach" and was only printed for the first time by the Lubavitcher Rebbe (with commentary and references), in the book "Torath Shmuel – Shaar Shelishi" (Brooklyn, 1946). The printed version of the text was largely based on a copy prepared by the renowned "Schreiber" (copyist) Rabbi Shmuel Sofer, with minor variations from the present manuscript.
[83] ff. Second and third leaves bound out of sequence. Approx. 23-24 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases, tears, and minor wear. New leather binding (with new endpapers).
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Shaarei Avodah, foundations of worship of G-d according to Kabbalah and Chabad Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Aaron HaLevi Segal Horowitz of Staroselye. [Shklow: Azriel Zelig Ben Ya'akov, 1821]. First edition, printed in the lifetime of the author.
The book endeavors to explain the fundamentals of the worship of G-d, based on the principles of the Arizal's doctrine, as received by the author from his prime teacher, Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – Baal HaTanya and Shulachan Aruch.
Incomplete copy. [9], 12, 17-49; 52; 70; 60; 21, [3] ff. Lacking title page and four subsequent leaves. Approx. 16.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Significant stains to some leaves, affecting text. Worming affecting text. Open tears, affecting text, some repaired with paper. Inscriptions. New binding.
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Avodat HaLevi, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and festivals, Haftarot, Megillot, letters, selections on various topics of Kabbalah and Chassidut, and responsa, by Rebbe Aaron HaLevi Segal Horowitz of Staroselye. [Lviv]-Warsaw, [1842-1866]. First edition. Complete set – four parts in four volumes.
* Vol. I (Bereshit-Vayikra, festivals and Megillot – Lviv, 1842): [2], 93; [1], 76; 56, [1] ff. ([1] final leaf – omissions from Parasht Miketz; originally bound at the end of vol. IV).
* Vol. II (Selections and responsa – Lviv, 1842): [1], 35, [2], 45-106 ff.
* Vol. III (Bamidbar – Warsaw, 1866): [2], 31, 33-76 ff.
* Vol. IV (Devarim – Warsaw, 1866): [2], 62; 18, [4] ff. (corrections and omissions leaves, bound at the end of the volume).
Approx. 23.5 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and minor dampstains. Minor creases. Minor tears, some repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Few inked stamps. New, matching leather bindings.
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First editions of two important works by R. Hillel HaLevi Malisov Rabbi of Paritch and Bobroisk (R. Hillel Paritcher):
* Likutei Biurim – Commentary on Kuntres HaHitpaalut by the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Warsaw: 1868. First edition of the Likutei Biurim commentary.
[1], 67; 52 ff. Approx. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Wear to final leaves. Minor tears. Title page remargined (title page may have been supplied from a different copy). Leaves unevenly trimmed. New leather binding.
* Sefer Pelach HaRimon, Chassidic essays on Bereshit and Chanukah, according to Chabad Chassidic teachings. Vilna: Fin, Rozenkrantz and Shriftzettser, 1887. First Edition. Two title pages. Important approbations.
VIII pp., 140 ff. Approx. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear. Inked stamps. New leather binding.
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Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays and homilies, in the tradition of Chabad.
Six parts in six volumes.
* Vol. I (Bereshit and Chanukah): [3], 2-75, ff. Lacking title page (replaced with photocopy).
* Vol. II (Shemot and Purim): [2], 2-76 ff.
* Vol. III (Vayikra, Lag BaOmer and Shir HaShirim): [2], 51 ff.
* Vol. IV (BaMidbar): [3], 2-6; [1], 2-69 ff. 6 leaves at beginning of the book: "Addition to Chanah Ariel Book Devarim" (originally bound at the end of part V).
* Vol. V (Devarim and responsa): [3], 56.
* Vol. VI (Dalet Amarot Tehorot): [2], 2-79; [1], 2-5 ff. + [1] printed front wrapper + blank wrapper.
23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. New, matching leather binding.
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