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Lot 303 Leaves of Prayers and Calculations of Numerical Value - Handwritten by Rabbi Eliezer Berland

Nine leaves handwritten by R. Eliezer Berland, leader of the Breslov Shuvu Banim community. [Jerusalem]. The prayer leaves al
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Nine leaves handwritten by R. Eliezer Berland, leader of the Breslov Shuvu Banim community. [Jerusalem].
The prayer leaves all begin with the words: "Omnipotent Master of the Universe…" and contain special prayers composed by R. Berland, with requests for various matters. The prayers include various calculations of numerical values related to the request. Most leaves were presumably written for people who turned to him in quest of advice and blessing, and some are (presumably) personal requests which the rabbi wrote for himself.
• "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of reaching the level of Moshe Rabbenu…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of knowing the entire Talmud, Rambam, Tur, Shulchan Aruch… back to front, word for word, and all the books of our holy teacher… and may I merit 363 oceans of tears before You…". • "Master of the Universe… and may I never see any female stranger anymore…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the most righteous wife in the world, and may I conduct myself with her in holiness and purity… and may I merit owning an apartment in Jerusalem without any debts…".
R. Eliezer Berland (b. 1938), a foremost leader of Breslov Chassidism in our times. He founded the Shuvu Banim yeshiva for Baalei Teshuva in Bnei Brak, later transferring it to the Old City of Jerusalem. The Shuvu Banim community led by R. Berland numbers today thousands of Chassidim and hundreds of families, mostly residing in the Musrara neighborhood (HaChoma HaShlishit St.) in Jerusalem, and is one of the most prominent Breslov communities in this generation.
9 leaves. Approx. 27 cm. Yellow, ruled paper. Condition varies, good to fair. Some leaves with folding marks and creases. Stains and wear.
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Lot 304 Large Collection of Autographs

Large collection of paper clippings and single leaves with signatures and autographic inscriptions. The collection was built
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Large collection of paper clippings and single leaves with signatures and autographic inscriptions. The collection was built by a devoted collector, who diligently amassed signatures and dedications, some of which he cut from various paper items: leaves from old books, title pages and endpapers, letters and various documents.
The collection contains over one hundred signatures of prominent rabbis and rebbes, scholars, pious and illustrious men - from various countries and eras.
See Hebrew description for the names of some of the signatories.
Approx. 185 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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Lot 305 Letter from Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn - Request to Pray at Holy Sites for the Recovery of her Husband Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch

Letter (incomplete) handwritten by Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn (without her signature), request to pray at holy sites
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Letter (incomplete) handwritten by Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn (without her signature), request to pray at holy sites for the recovery of her husband Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch. [Addressed to R. Mordechai Dov Ber Slonim of Hebron, ca. 1803-1810]. With a letter handwritten by R. Shneur Zalman Slonim. Yaffo, [ca. same period].
Leaf of a letter from Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn, written on one side. In the letter, the Rebbetzin inquires of the wellbeing of her elderly uncle R. Mordechai Dov Ber Slonim of Hebron (son of Rebbetzin Menucha Rachel) and of his family, and asks them to pray at holy sites for the recovery of her husband Rebbe Rashab. She relates that he has become very weak, "may G-d have mercy on him in the merit of our holy fathers", and bring him a speedy recovery, since his health affects many Jews. The end of the letter is lacking.
On the verso of the leaf is a letter handwritten and signed by R. Shneur Zalman Slonim, rabbi of the Chabad community in Yaffo (son of the recipient of the letter, R. Mordechai Dov Ber), dated "Tuesday, 25th Av, Yaffo".
Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah - fifth Rebbetzin of the Chabad dynasty, wife of Rebbe Rashab and mother of Rebbe Rayatz. Born in 1859 to R. Yosef Yitzchak of Ovruch, son of the Tzemach Tzedek, and to his wife, daughter of R. Yaakov Yisrael of Cherkasy, son-in-law of the Mitteler Rebbe. In 1865, her betrothal to the Rashab was celebrated in the home of her illustrious grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek (the bride and groom were both five years old at the time). The couple were wed some ten years later, in 1875. In 1940, she escaped occupied Warsaw together with her only son Rebbe Rayatz to the United States, where she passed away in 1942. She was renowned for her righteousness and wisdom, and her son the Rayatz established the Beit Sarah network of girls' schools in her memory.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to folds, affecting text, repaired with transparent adhesive tape.
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Lot 306 Letter of Wishes for "A Good Inscription and Sealing" from Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch - 1937

Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn - the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander S
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Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn - the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasin in Tel Aviv. Otwock, 1937.
Typewritten on Rebbe Rayatz's official stationery, with his handwritten signature.
In the letter, the Rebbe extends his blessings: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby bless him and his household… with a good inscription and sealing, for a good and sweet year, in material and spiritual matters".
The recipient of the letter, R. Alexander Sender Yudasin (1897-1982), a prominent Chabad rabbi. Born in Rechytsa, Belarus, he was a disciple of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch. He received his rabbinic ordination from R. David Tzvi Chen. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. He served as rabbi of the Chabad community in Tel Aviv for close to fifty years, and in the chief rabbinate of Tel Aviv-Yafo. He authored Tomchei Temimim on the Talmud and HaLekach VehaLibuv on the Tanya, two parts (Kfar Chabad, 1968-1970), amongst the most prominent books on the Tanya.
[1] leaf. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor marginal tear, not affecting text. Folding marks.
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Lot 307 Lithograph - Letter from Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch - Regarding the Torat Emet Yeshiva in Jerusalem, and its Director, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Havlin - Rostov, 1923

Lithograph letter (2 pages), regarding the Torat Emet-Lubavitch yeshiva in Jerusalem, and its director - R. Shlomo Zalman Hav
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Lithograph letter (2 pages), regarding the Torat Emet-Lubavitch yeshiva in Jerusalem, and its director - R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin, from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Rostov, Cheshvan 1923.
Lithographic reproduction of the Rebbe's handwriting. The title of the letter reads: "Letter of inspiration from Rebbe… Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, president of the yeshiva, son of Rebbe… Shalom Dov Ber of Lubavitch… founder of the yeshiva, regarding the Torat Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem. Handwritten by the Rebbe, reproduced in lithograph".
In the letter, Rebbe Rayatz relates of the breakup of the Torah Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem during WWI, how its director, R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin, was compelled to return to Europe during the war, and of the latter's return to the yeshiva in Jerusalem after the war. Further in the letter, the Rebbe arouses Chabad Chassidim in Eretz Israel to instill within themselves a spirit of revival in worship of G-d, and bids them to invest great effort into raising the prestige of the yeshiva, both materially and spiritually, and rendering it well established. Furthermore, the Rebbe stresses that R. Havlin is the only director of the yeshiva, his word is conclusive in yeshiva matters, and donations for the yeshiva should be sent to him only.
[1] leaf (2 pages). 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears. Folding marks.
The letter was published in: Tomchei Temimim, p. 190; HaMashpia pp. 287-288; Igrot Kodesh from Rebbe Rayatz, vol. I, pp. 286-287.
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Lot 308 Broadside from the Visit of Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch to Jerusalem

Printed broadside from the historic visit of Rebbe Rayatz in Jerusalem, issued by "The management of Kollel Chabad" - "Jerusa
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Printed broadside from the historic visit of Rebbe Rayatz in Jerusalem, issued by "The management of Kollel Chabad" - "Jerusalem will have the merit of greeting the great protector and fighter for Torah and Judaism in Russia, the Rebbe of Lubavitch". [Jerusalem, 1929].
The words "Rebbe of Lubavitch" were printed in gilt letters.
In Av 1929, Rebbe Rayatz paid a two-week visit to Eretz Israel, from 2nd to 16th Av. Over these two weeks, he stayed in Jerusalem, Hebron, the Galil and Tel Aviv. During the course of his stay, he met with R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook and R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld for extended discussions, as well as with other prominent rabbis and public figures, with whom he discussed ways to ameliorate the situation of Russian Jewry. The climax of his trip was his pilgrimage to the graves of our forefathers in Hebron, where he prayed for his Russian brethren for two and a half hours, with uncontrollable weeping. This prayer was the main purpose of his trip.
The Rayatz's visit to Eretz Israel was a historic, unique journey in Chabad history, and in fact he was the only rebbe of the Chabad dynasty who ever visited Eretz Israel. The trip took place some two years after his incarceration in Soviet prisons, for the "crime" of encouraging Torah observance, which earned him much worldwide publicity. The rabbis of all groups and communities, including the Eida HaCharedit and the chief rabbinate, issued broadsides calling to welcome the great opponent of the wicked communist regime.
47X62 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and creases. Matted with strips of tape.
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Lot 309 Letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - Educational Guidance, Blessings for Satisfaction, and Wishes for Daughter's Wedding - 1958

Letter of blessings for satisfaction, and wishes for the daughter's wedding, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the
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Letter of blessings for satisfaction, and wishes for the daughter's wedding, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Addressed to R. Chaim Shalom Segal of Jerusalem. Brooklyn NY, Tammuz 1958.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature. Additions and corrections in the Rebbe's handwriting.
The beginning of the letter pertains to educational matters, regarding a boy who behaved improperly. The Rebbe reassures that the occurrence would not impact this boy's future, since he would still mature, and become wiser over the years. The Rebbe blesses R. Chaim Shalom: "And may he grow in wisdom… may his wisdom endure through his fear of G-d which precedes it, to the great satisfaction of his parents…".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe congratulates R. Segal for his daughter's betrothal: "May it take place at an auspicious time, and may they build a faithful home in Israel, based on foundations of Torah and mitzvot". The Rebbe further blesses R. Segal that he have the merit to edify many more G-d fearing disciples, who study G-d's Torah (both the revealed and hidden realms), and fulfill the Torah commandments meticulously.
The main part of the letter was first published in Igrot Kodesh, vol. 17, pp. 231-232, with the omission of the name of the recipient and several lines containing personal information. It was reprinted, with the omission of several words at the beginning of the letter, in the booklet Sefer HaTze'etza'im - Teshura of the Segal Family (Bnei Brak 2007, p. 71).
R. Chaim Shalom Segal (1918-1983), recipient of this letter, was an outstanding Torah scholar, a leading Chabad Chassid in Jerusalem. He was closely attached to his teachers Rebbe Rayatz and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. He authored Tosefet Rashi, two parts. He established the Beit Yehuda synagogue in the Mazkeret Moshe neighborhood, Jerusalem, and served as its spiritual mentor.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears and filing holes, not affecting text. Folding marks.
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Lot 310 Letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - Birthday Wishes - 1970

Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Chabad - the Lubavitcher Rebbe, with his handwritten signature and several h
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Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Chabad - the Lubavitcher Rebbe, with his handwritten signature and several handwritten words. Addressed to R. Chaim Shalom Segal of Jerusalem. Brooklyn NY, Kislev 1970.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and several handwritten words.
In the letter, the Rebbe extends his birthday wishes to R. Segal: "May it be a year of success, both in material and spiritual matters, and may he progress in Torah study and fulfillment of mitzvot, in abundance".
The Rebbe added in his own handwriting at the end of the letter: "The Pidyon Nefesh will be read at the gravesite" - indicating that the Rebbe would read the names of R. Segal's family members (written on the Kvittel) and pray for them, at the gravesite of his father-in-law - Rebbe Rayatz.
Following the word BiVracha (with blessing), the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "For good news".
Near his signature, the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "Thank you for sending regards in the letter".
Regarding the recipient of this letter, see previous item.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks.
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Lot 311 Letter of Blessings from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - "Public-Private Letter" - Blessings for Chag HaGeulah - 1959

Letter of blessings, on the occasion of Chag HaGeulah, 12th-13th Tammuz, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubav
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Letter of blessings, on the occasion of Chag HaGeulah, 12th-13th Tammuz, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Abba Levin of Kfar Chabad. Brooklyn NY, Tammuz 1959.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and the addition of one word handwritten by the Rebbe.
This letter is termed in Chabad a "public-private letter" - a letter which is sent concurrently to several people, with the occasional addition of several words customizing it to the recipient.
This letter was written on the occasion of Chag HaGeulah - 12th-13th Tammuz, holiday commemorating the liberation of the Rebbe's father-in-law - Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch, from the Soviet imprisonment. The Rebbe writes that through the power of his father-in-law's sacrifice, he expects to see results "in those very same areas for which he risked his life… the dissemination Judaism and Chassidism in particular". At the end of the letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May G-d, the Shepherd of Israel, shine His Face upon us and redeem us from all disturbances, and fulfill all the above in true abundance, both material and spiritual".
Following the word "BiVracha" ("With blessings"), the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "For good news".
At the beginning of the letter, several typewritten lines were added, including the name of the recipient, and confirmation of receipt of his letter.
This letter was printed in Likutei Sichot, vol. 23, and in other places.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Lot 312 Condolences Letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - To Rabbi Moshe Porush, Following the Passing of his Father Rabbi Naftali Tzvi - 1952

Letter of condolences from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad, with his handwritten signature. Brooklyn NY
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Letter of condolences from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad, with his handwritten signature. Brooklyn NY, Adar 1952.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature, and the addition of the word "VeChavod" in his handwriting.
The letter was addressed to R. Moshe Glickman-Porush following the passing of his father R. Naftali Tzvi. The Rebbe writes: "I was pained to hear of the passing of his father, R. Naftali Tzvi, and I hereby present my blessings and heartfelt wishes, may he know no more pain and distress, and see success in his efforts to raise the prestige of Torah and Judaism".
Before his signature, the Rebbe added one handwritten word: "[BiVracha] VeChavod (respectfully), M. Schneersohn".
R. Moshe Glickman-Porush (1893-1983), recipient of this letter, served as secretary of Agudath Israel in Jerusalem during the British Mandate, and editor of the Kol Yisrael newspaper. He was a council member of the Jerusalem municipality for decades. He was the father of the renowned member of the Knesset, R. Menachem Porush.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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Lot 313 Letter of "Blessings for a Good Inscription and Sealing" from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - 1952

Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasi
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Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasin in Tel Aviv. Brooklyn, Elul 1952.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature, and the addition of three words in his handwriting.
In the letter, the Rebbe blesses: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby extend my blessing for him and the members of his household, a blessing of a good inscription and sealing for a good and sweet year in material and spiritual matters".
At the beginning of the letter, the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "The letter and Pidyon Nefesh were received".
Regarding the recipient of the letter, R. Alexander Sender Yudasin, see item 306.
[1] leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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Lot 314 Letter of "Blessings for a Good Inscription and Sealing" from the Lubavitcher Rebbe - With an Incisive Saying from the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch - One of the Rebbe's Most Famous Letters - 1956

Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasi
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Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasin in Tel Aviv. Brooklyn, Elul 1956.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature.
The letter contains the Rebbe's blessings: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby extend my blessing for him and all of his, a blessing for a good inscription and sealing, for a good and sweet year in material and spiritual matters".
Following the Rebbe's signature, there is an additional (typewritten) passage, with several lines of personal guidance from the Rebbe, regarding the dissemination of Chassidic teachings: "Regarding what he wrote that the activities and publicity etc.… cause him a sense of ego… the saying of the Mitteler Rebbe [R. Dov Ber of Lubavitch, son of the Baal HaTanya] is well known: 'Even if you become an onion, you must continue repeating Chassidic discourses to the public', especially since unfortunately, some people feel conceited without any actions…".
The Rebbe responds in this letter to R. Yudasin, who wrote that the successful and publicized sermons he delivers, in which he disseminates Chassidic teachings and ideas to the public, engender in him feelings of vanity and self-worth. He is therefore wondering whether it is correct for him to continue with these activities. To which the Rebbe replies that the Mitteler Rebbe was once asked this same question by a Chassid who would repeat Chassidic discourses to the public. The Mitteler Rebbe answered him that he must continue giving over the Chassidic discourses, since his feelings don't affect the listeners in any way, and it wouldn't be correct for the public to lose out on account of his pride.
This is one of the Rebbe's most renowned letters, due to the famous saying from the Mitteler Rebbe which it contains, a saying which served as the guideline in the Rebbe's policy of disseminating Judaism and Chassidism.
These lines were published in Igrot Kodesh of the Rebbe, XIII, p. 492, with the omission of the name of the recipient. Regarding the recipient, R. Yudasin, see item 306.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. The letter was cut in the middle and was reattached with dark tape on the verso. Folding marks.
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