Lot 199
Manuscript, Novellae on Treatises by Rabbi Avraham Eliezer Eckstein – Dayan in Budapest
Manuscript, novellae of Talmudic treatises regarding various topics, and a signed letter of responsum, handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Avraham Eliezer" Eckstein. [Hungary, end of the 19th century]. Rabbi Avraham Eliezer Eckstein (1838-1908), was a prominent Hungarian rabbi, disciple of Rabbi Yirmiyahu Lev and the Maharam Ash. Son of Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Eckstein, Dayan in Vác [see previous item]. Served as Dayan and Ra'avad in Pest for 35 years in the Beit Din of Rabbi Chaim Sofer and Rabbi Koppel Reich who served as Av Beit Din in his days and asked Rabbi Eckstein's approval on every matter. The writings include copies of responsa, novellae on treatises, on Tractates Beitzah and Shabbat delivered in his discourses in the Beit Midrash of the Orthodox community of Budapest. 18 written pages, approximately 37 cm. Fair condition, much wear.
