Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $425
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1. Invitation letter to rabbinical ordination by the city of Sadigura, to the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Zabinovitch (son in law of Rabbi Yisrael Landa Av-Beit-Din Sadigura), with more than twenty signatures. 1912.
2. Letter by Rabbi Yesha'aya of Odessa, regarding the same matter. [The Ga'on Rabbi Yesha'aya son of Rabbi Baruch (Borochovich), author of "Tikuney Ha-Zevach" and other books. Served as Shochet U-Bodek in Odessa and moved in 1895 to serve as Shochet in Sadigura. Died during World War I]. Rabbi Yesa'aya of Odessa signed also on the rabbinical certificate.
3. Letter by Rabbi Yisrael Pesach Wettstein Av-Beit-Din Novoslavich. In matter of this topic, and other topics. Sadigura, 1912.
About Rabbi Yisrael Pesach Wettstein Av-Beit-Din Novoslavich (Bessarabia-Russia) close to Sadigura (Austria) over the border, see item 466.
About Rabbi Chaim Rabinovitch, Rebbe of Bucharest, see nearby items and item number 506.
Size and condition vary.
2. Letter by Rabbi Yesha'aya of Odessa, regarding the same matter. [The Ga'on Rabbi Yesha'aya son of Rabbi Baruch (Borochovich), author of "Tikuney Ha-Zevach" and other books. Served as Shochet U-Bodek in Odessa and moved in 1895 to serve as Shochet in Sadigura. Died during World War I]. Rabbi Yesa'aya of Odessa signed also on the rabbinical certificate.
3. Letter by Rabbi Yisrael Pesach Wettstein Av-Beit-Din Novoslavich. In matter of this topic, and other topics. Sadigura, 1912.
About Rabbi Yisrael Pesach Wettstein Av-Beit-Din Novoslavich (Bessarabia-Russia) close to Sadigura (Austria) over the border, see item 466.
About Rabbi Chaim Rabinovitch, Rebbe of Bucharest, see nearby items and item number 506.
Size and condition vary.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $2,500
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A family letter from the Holy Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Kopitshnitz addressed to "my dear son, my heart's treasure", Rabbi Shalom [Yossef] Heshel. Vienna, (1927).
In the interesting letter he writes "…Bless Hashem for the greatness of His loving-kindness that I have actually experienced resurrection of the dead…".
The Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Kopitshnitz (1862-1936, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 425-426), of the Apta lineage, son-in-law of the Admor Rabbi Mordechai Shraga Freidman of Hosi'atin-Ruzin. Served as Admor in Kopitshnitz, one of the great Admorim, renowned as a tzaddik and redeemer. After World War I, he settled in Vienna.
On the second side of the postcard there is a letter in Yiddish from his wife, the Rebbetzin.
Postcard, 10.5X15 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Rare.
In the interesting letter he writes "…Bless Hashem for the greatness of His loving-kindness that I have actually experienced resurrection of the dead…".
The Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Kopitshnitz (1862-1936, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 425-426), of the Apta lineage, son-in-law of the Admor Rabbi Mordechai Shraga Freidman of Hosi'atin-Ruzin. Served as Admor in Kopitshnitz, one of the great Admorim, renowned as a tzaddik and redeemer. After World War I, he settled in Vienna.
On the second side of the postcard there is a letter in Yiddish from his wife, the Rebbetzin.
Postcard, 10.5X15 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Rare.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $1,000
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A letter for "a good and sweet year…and all of Yisrael". In the handwriting and signature of the Admor Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil of Kopitchnitz–New-York, to "my dear cousin and my uncle's son-in-law the Rav, the tzaddik… Rav Ya'akov shlita" – the Admor Rabbi Ya'akov Freidman of Husiatyn–Tel-Aviv.
In the letter he requests "in every language of application, I request of Your Honor shlita, to remember me and bless me with a K'tiva V'chatima Tova and with a speedy recovery and suitable matches for my son and daughter…".
Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil of Kopitchnitz (1888-1967, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 1, page 93), of the lineage of Afta and Ruzhin. Between the two wars he stayed in Vienna and after the Nazis entered Vienna he fled to the US and became one of the important Admorim of Ruzhin.
Rabbi Ya'akov Freidman of Husiatyn (1879-1957, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 244-245), of the Ruzhin lineage, son-in-law of his uncle, Rabbi Yisrael of Husiatyn, and successor as Admor of Husiatyn. Immigrated to Israel in 1937.
Official stationary, 21.5cm. Very good condition, file holes and fold marks.
In the letter he requests "in every language of application, I request of Your Honor shlita, to remember me and bless me with a K'tiva V'chatima Tova and with a speedy recovery and suitable matches for my son and daughter…".
Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil of Kopitchnitz (1888-1967, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 1, page 93), of the lineage of Afta and Ruzhin. Between the two wars he stayed in Vienna and after the Nazis entered Vienna he fled to the US and became one of the important Admorim of Ruzhin.
Rabbi Ya'akov Freidman of Husiatyn (1879-1957, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 244-245), of the Ruzhin lineage, son-in-law of his uncle, Rabbi Yisrael of Husiatyn, and successor as Admor of Husiatyn. Immigrated to Israel in 1937.
Official stationary, 21.5cm. Very good condition, file holes and fold marks.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Letter written by one of the sons of the Admor to one of the Hassidim of his father who resided in Tel-Aviv. New-York, 1964.
At the end of the letter a signature in the handwriting of the Admor, Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil from Kopitchnitz: “The one who prays for his wellbeing together with the rest of the Jewish people, Avraham Yehoshua Heshil son of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir”.
Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil from Kopitchnitz (1888-1967, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 1, page 93), was among the most prominent Admorim of the Ruzhin dynasty. (See previous item).
Airmail letter, 30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and filing holes. Upon letter title: stamp of the Admor.
At the end of the letter a signature in the handwriting of the Admor, Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil from Kopitchnitz: “The one who prays for his wellbeing together with the rest of the Jewish people, Avraham Yehoshua Heshil son of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir”.
Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshil from Kopitchnitz (1888-1967, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 1, page 93), was among the most prominent Admorim of the Ruzhin dynasty. (See previous item).
Airmail letter, 30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and filing holes. Upon letter title: stamp of the Admor.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $450
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A letter in the handwriting of the Admor Rabbi Yisrael Shapira of Bluzhov to the Admor Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Engelhard of Radzin. New York.
A blessing of "a blessed good year and crowned with all kinds of salvation." In the continuation he requests that he should remember him in his pure prayers "for complete salvation in complete health" and in the end he signed "Yisrael Ben Tzippora of Bluzhov" [as customary in signing a kvittel].
The Admor of Bluzhov Rabbi Yisrael Shapira (1890-1990, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 577-578), grandson of the Admor Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Bluzhov, author of Zvi Latzaddik who was the grandson of the author of Bnei Yissachar. Rabbi in Prachnik and Admor in Istrik. After the holocaust, he immigrated to New York and was the eldest of the Admorim in his generation. He was renowned for his holiness and his love of mitzvot.
The recepient of the letter, the Admor of Radzin Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Engelhard (1910-2006, see Item 496).
Official stationary, 28cm. Very good condition, fold marks.
A blessing of "a blessed good year and crowned with all kinds of salvation." In the continuation he requests that he should remember him in his pure prayers "for complete salvation in complete health" and in the end he signed "Yisrael Ben Tzippora of Bluzhov" [as customary in signing a kvittel].
The Admor of Bluzhov Rabbi Yisrael Shapira (1890-1990, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, 2, pages 577-578), grandson of the Admor Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Bluzhov, author of Zvi Latzaddik who was the grandson of the author of Bnei Yissachar. Rabbi in Prachnik and Admor in Istrik. After the holocaust, he immigrated to New York and was the eldest of the Admorim in his generation. He was renowned for his holiness and his love of mitzvot.
The recepient of the letter, the Admor of Radzin Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Engelhard (1910-2006, see Item 496).
Official stationary, 28cm. Very good condition, fold marks.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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A letter of greetings for the New Year, written and signed by the hand of the Admor Rabbi "Zvi Aryeh, son of Rabbi Mordechai Yosef". [Tel Aviv, c.1950-1968]
Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Twerski (1897-1968, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, III, p.584), son of the Admor of Zlatypol, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef, and son-in-law of the Admor Rabbi Yisrael of Chortkov. Lived with his illustrious father-in-law in Vienna, where he was nominated Admor of Zlatypol in 1929. In 1939 he escaped to Israel, and upon the demise of Admor Rabbi Shlomo of Chortkov, led the Chassidic community of Chortkov. Authored books "Hatov Vehatachlit" and "Emunah Veda'at".
Page 21cm, Good condition. Torn filing holes.
Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Twerski (1897-1968, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, III, p.584), son of the Admor of Zlatypol, Rabbi Mordechai Yosef, and son-in-law of the Admor Rabbi Yisrael of Chortkov. Lived with his illustrious father-in-law in Vienna, where he was nominated Admor of Zlatypol in 1929. In 1939 he escaped to Israel, and upon the demise of Admor Rabbi Shlomo of Chortkov, led the Chassidic community of Chortkov. Authored books "Hatov Vehatachlit" and "Emunah Veda'at".
Page 21cm, Good condition. Torn filing holes.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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Letter of recommendation granted to a disciple returning home, by the Ga'on Rabbi Yissachar of Czestochowa. Tevet 1842.
In the letter, handed to one of his disciples of Plonsk, who was about to return home, Rabbi Yissachar recommends any assistance and support to enable the disciple to return home.
Rabbi Yissachar Weingot Av-Beit-Din Czestochowa (1789-1852), visited the Maggid of Kuznitz at the age of 12 and the latter after discussing with him a sophisticated topic advised his father to send him to study with Rabbi Chaim Averbuch (author of "Divrei Mishpat"). A leading Polish rabbi. Served as rabbi in: Sampolna, Plonsk, Kowal, Strikov and Czestochowa. Author of "Pitchei She'arim" and "Sha'ar Ha'Lakutot". Many of his descendants served as rabbis in Poland.
Approx. 20 cm. Good condition, ink somewhat faded, folding marks and some discoloration of paper.
In the letter, handed to one of his disciples of Plonsk, who was about to return home, Rabbi Yissachar recommends any assistance and support to enable the disciple to return home.
Rabbi Yissachar Weingot Av-Beit-Din Czestochowa (1789-1852), visited the Maggid of Kuznitz at the age of 12 and the latter after discussing with him a sophisticated topic advised his father to send him to study with Rabbi Chaim Averbuch (author of "Divrei Mishpat"). A leading Polish rabbi. Served as rabbi in: Sampolna, Plonsk, Kowal, Strikov and Czestochowa. Author of "Pitchei She'arim" and "Sha'ar Ha'Lakutot". Many of his descendants served as rabbis in Poland.
Approx. 20 cm. Good condition, ink somewhat faded, folding marks and some discoloration of paper.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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A handwritten rabbinical court account of a divorce procedure, signed by Rabbi Nachum Ash, Av Beit Din of Częstochowa and the Galil, and by the other members of the rabbinical court. Kislev 1929.
Rabbi Nachum Ash (1858-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 15844), Rabbi in Nieszawa and Częstochowa. Among the greatest Polish Rabbis and a Gerer Chasid, in his youth, he wrote the Maimonides glosses called “Tziunei Maharan” [which were anonymously printed in 1881 and that’s the reason why some mistakenly attributed this essay to his father in law the Gaon Rabbi Shimshon Orenstein, Av Beit Din of Ozorkow. However, in his other books, Rabbi Nachum explicitly writes that he is the author of the “Tziunei Maharan”]. See enclosed material.
More of his books have been printed as well: the “Kol Teru’a” (Piotrkow 1920), “Zikhron Melekh” on Maimonides (Piotrkow 1935) and more.
21X21 cm. Official letter paper. Good condition.
Rabbi Nachum Ash (1858-1936, Otzar HaRabbanim 15844), Rabbi in Nieszawa and Częstochowa. Among the greatest Polish Rabbis and a Gerer Chasid, in his youth, he wrote the Maimonides glosses called “Tziunei Maharan” [which were anonymously printed in 1881 and that’s the reason why some mistakenly attributed this essay to his father in law the Gaon Rabbi Shimshon Orenstein, Av Beit Din of Ozorkow. However, in his other books, Rabbi Nachum explicitly writes that he is the author of the “Tziunei Maharan”]. See enclosed material.
More of his books have been printed as well: the “Kol Teru’a” (Piotrkow 1920), “Zikhron Melekh” on Maimonides (Piotrkow 1935) and more.
21X21 cm. Official letter paper. Good condition.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Interesting letter from Rabbi Natan Netta Ha-Cohen of Kolbiel, to Rabbi Ya'akov Sha'ul Elyashar of Jerusalem (The "Rishon Le-Zion" YS"A Bracha). Kolbiel, 1900.
Contents of letter: Marriage of writer's only son with the daughter of Rabbi Yossef Lowenstein of Sercek, printing and distribution of books, purchase of Tefilin from Jerusalem, a note with list of his family members for prayer during the high holidays and a New Year greeting.
Rabbi Natan Netta Doner (1860-1926, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 16422), a famous brilliant scholar in Poland and a foremost kabbalist and chassidic rabbi.
Served as Av-Beit-Din of Radoshitz and since 1894 Av-Beit-Din of Kolbeil in the province of Warsaw. Maintained contacts with rabbis from all over the world. Wrote and edited many books "Derech Emunah", "Tife'eret Ha-Emunah", and more. (Most of his books have been reprinted numerous times).
4 pages, 21 cm. Good condition.
Contents of letter: Marriage of writer's only son with the daughter of Rabbi Yossef Lowenstein of Sercek, printing and distribution of books, purchase of Tefilin from Jerusalem, a note with list of his family members for prayer during the high holidays and a New Year greeting.
Rabbi Natan Netta Doner (1860-1926, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 16422), a famous brilliant scholar in Poland and a foremost kabbalist and chassidic rabbi.
Served as Av-Beit-Din of Radoshitz and since 1894 Av-Beit-Din of Kolbeil in the province of Warsaw. Maintained contacts with rabbis from all over the world. Wrote and edited many books "Derech Emunah", "Tife'eret Ha-Emunah", and more. (Most of his books have been reprinted numerous times).
4 pages, 21 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $150
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Official postcard by the Gaon Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss of Sphinka, written by his shamash, Rabbi Alter Zvi Kleinman, to the Chassid Rabbi Ya'akov ben Yenta. Selish, 1943.
Confirmation of receiving a letter with redemption money that reached "the Admor shlita and he prays for him that Hashem should help him and save him…".
The Admor of Sphinka, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss (1875-1944, Encyclopedia of Chassidut pages 379-380). The only son of the initiator of the Sphinka lineage, the Admor Yoseph Meir. During World War I, he moved to Munkatch and from there to Selish that became the new center of Sphinka Chassidut. He died in the holocaust with most of his family. His book Chakal Yitzchak miraculously survived and was printed.
Postcard, 4X6 cm. Good condition
Confirmation of receiving a letter with redemption money that reached "the Admor shlita and he prays for him that Hashem should help him and save him…".
The Admor of Sphinka, Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss (1875-1944, Encyclopedia of Chassidut pages 379-380). The only son of the initiator of the Sphinka lineage, the Admor Yoseph Meir. During World War I, he moved to Munkatch and from there to Selish that became the new center of Sphinka Chassidut. He died in the holocaust with most of his family. His book Chakal Yitzchak miraculously survived and was printed.
Postcard, 4X6 cm. Good condition
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Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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Kvittel handwritten by the Gaon Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Roller Av Beit Din of Neimetz – Romania.
"Chaim Mordechai ben Devora for salvation, Hashem should have mercy on me to live in peace and learn and teach Torah with plenty and that I should not G-d forbid stumble in a matter of halacha…".
Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Roller (1868-1947, Otzar HaRabbanim 6487), of the great Romanian rabbis. Gaon and famous tzaddik. In his youth, he printed his novella on the gemara "Chiddushei Ben-Yair" (Chernowitz 1900) [This book was a favorite of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk]. He was also renowned as a posek and after World War II, he did much to permit agunot. His answers in halacha were printed in three volumes of his book Responsa "Be'er Chaim Mordechai" (see attached material).
Piece of paper, 6cm. Good condition. Moisture stains.
"Chaim Mordechai ben Devora for salvation, Hashem should have mercy on me to live in peace and learn and teach Torah with plenty and that I should not G-d forbid stumble in a matter of halacha…".
Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Roller (1868-1947, Otzar HaRabbanim 6487), of the great Romanian rabbis. Gaon and famous tzaddik. In his youth, he printed his novella on the gemara "Chiddushei Ben-Yair" (Chernowitz 1900) [This book was a favorite of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk]. He was also renowned as a posek and after World War II, he did much to permit agunot. His answers in halacha were printed in three volumes of his book Responsa "Be'er Chaim Mordechai" (see attached material).
Piece of paper, 6cm. Good condition. Moisture stains.
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!["Maot Chodesh Iyar [coins for the month of Iyar] 1950" – Kvitel [small handwritten note] listing the names of the p](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/492.jpg "Kvitel Signed by the Admor Rabbi Ya'akov from Husiatyn")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
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"Maot Chodesh Iyar [coins for the month of Iyar] 1950" – Kvitel [small handwritten note] listing the names of the people who contributed to the maintenance of the home of the Admor. For blessing and prayer, “for physical health and other desirable blessings, including abundant sustenance and success in all endeavors and for salvation together with all of the Jewish people”. Signed in the handwriting of the holy Admor Rabbi Ya'akov from Husiatyn “Ya'akov son of Rabbi Yitzchak”.
Rabbi Ya'akov Friedman author of "Ohalei Ya'akov" (1879-1957, Encyclopedia of Hassid-ism, B, pages 244-246), was the son of the Admor Rabbi Yitzchak from Bohosh and son in law of Rabbi Yisrael from Husiatyn. He immigrated to Israel in the year 1939 and resided in Tel Aviv where he founded his father in law’s great Beit Midrash. In the year 1949 he was coroneted as the leader of the Husiatyn Hassidic sect.
22.5 cm. Very good condition.
Rabbi Ya'akov Friedman author of "Ohalei Ya'akov" (1879-1957, Encyclopedia of Hassid-ism, B, pages 244-246), was the son of the Admor Rabbi Yitzchak from Bohosh and son in law of Rabbi Yisrael from Husiatyn. He immigrated to Israel in the year 1939 and resided in Tel Aviv where he founded his father in law’s great Beit Midrash. In the year 1949 he was coroneted as the leader of the Husiatyn Hassidic sect.
22.5 cm. Very good condition.
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