Personal handwritten notebook, of Nissim Mordechai Misistrano, containing lists of divorces, poetic phrases, tombstone epitaphs and inscriptions of "hekdesh" for various places, family inscriptions, versions of letters, etc. [Turkey], 1921-1926. Hebrew and Ladino.
Some pages have incantations and oaths (hashba'ot) for Ayin Hara. Several pages in Arabic.
[57] written pages (and more blank pages). 19 cm. Good condition. Slight wear.

An extensive and interesting archive of thousands of items: haundreds of letters, drafts and copies of letters, notes of introspection and original prayers, drafts of compositions and ephemera - archive of the tsaddik Rabbi Shmuel Huminer [the Chafetz Chaim of Jerusalem]. Jerusalem, [c. 1930-1977].
· Hundreds of letters sent to Rabbi Shmuel Huminer from Israel and from abroad: from rabbis, musar figures, Torah students from throughout Israel; family members and various people.
· Dozens of letters and correspondence with his close disciple Rabbi Mordechai Rabinowitz of Bnei Brak: correspondence regarding books they printed together and several letters regarding the well-known polemic about the Steipler's letters in Kuntress Igrot Kodesh.
· Hundreds of letters, drafts and copies of letters written by Rabbi Shmuel Huminer to family and friends, to disciples and to various people who sent him questions from all over the world. The letters contain matters related to halacha, musar, faith, meticulous adherence to mitzvot, holiness and conduct of a Jewish home, printing books, etc. Dozens of these letters carry Rabbi Huminer's own signature: "Shmuel Huminer".
· Hundreds of various leaves handwritten by Rabbi Huminer: sections of journals and notes of introspection. Various prayers which he composed for serving G-d and for inspiration for Torah study and for fulfilling mitzvoth, drafts of compositions and various ephemera.
· Printed ephemera: a receipt book and stamp of Va'ad Shemirat HaLashon; forms and paperwork of the "Committee for Religious Observance in the Holy Land"; notices of the death of Rabbi Shmuel Huminer; various proclamations and receipts.
Rabbi Shmuel Huminer (1913-1977) - a holy man, Torah scholar and Kabbalist, served G-d and pursued mitzvoth, prolific author and activist, dubbed the Chafetz Chaim of Jerusalem. He wrote several works on Shemirat HaLashon (guarding the tongue). He also studied the Bible and wrote compositions on the Bible and its correct method of study [this archive contains amazing articles and letters on this topic]. In his lifetime, he authored and printed more than 10 compositions which became rudimentary books of Halacha and of G-d's service and mitzvah observance. He also provided guidance for conducting a holy Jewish home and printed several books on this topic: Sefer Kedusha, Kavanot Nifla'ot and the Igrot Kodesh pamphlet [which stirred a fierce polemic. This archive contains interesting letters and writings on this topic]. He also wrote Olat HaTamid on kavanot and explanation of the prayers and his book Mitzvat HaBitachon was printed in many editions, in tens of thousands of copies and until this day, it is given by tsaddikim as a segulah.
For further details about the contents of the archive, see Hebrew description.
Thousands of leaves, size and condition vary.
Many items in this archive have been printed in the book "M'Pinkaso shel Eved HaMelech (Jerusalem, 2013).

A letter in Italian and Hebrew by Rabbi Refael Yeshaya Azulai Av Beit Din of Ancona, written to his community at the time he was away in Livorno. Livorno, March 1810.
Long letter in Italian concerning matters of the Ancona and of the Livorno communities [apparently: scribal handwriting]. At the end of the second page are three Hebrew lines in Rabbi Rafael Yeshaya's handwriting and with his signature: "I, who am speaking with great love…soon I will merit returning to my place and my home and I will be happy to see your countenances and find all happy and joyous--- --- and much success ---Refael Yeshaya Azulai".
Rabbi Refael Yeshaya Azulai (1740-1823) was born in Jerusalem, the eldest son of his illustrious father Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. A great Torah scholar in his own right, he wrote halachic responsa. Some of his responsa written in his book Imrei No'am were printed in the book Zichron Moshe and some were printed in his father's books, who honored and esteemed him and always mentioned him with epithets of love ("my dear son", "my firstborn son, the perfect great chacham", "the light of my eyes", "friend of my soul", etc.). After the death of Rabbi Avraham Yisrael Rabbi of Ancona in 1785, the community leaders applied to the Chida and he hinted that his son Rabbi Refael Yeshaya is suitable for this position. He served as Rabbi of Ancona until his death on the 9th of Shevat 1823 (he lived 83 years like his father). He was greatly honored at his death and was mourned by his congregation for a long time after his death [for further information see the book by M. Benayahu on the Chida, pp. 476-487].
Double leaf, 24.5 cm. [2] pages of a letter and a page with the address, postal stamp of Livorno and red wax seal. Thin greenish stationery. Good condition. Folding marks.