Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
- letter (138) Apply letter filter
- book (121) Apply book filter
- hassid (80) Apply hassid filter
- print (69) Apply print filter
- gloss (61) Apply gloss filter
- manuscript (57) Apply manuscript filter
- kabbalah (49) Apply kabbalah filter
- signatur (38) Apply signatur filter
- page (36) Apply page filter
- singl (36) Apply singl filter
- books, (29) Apply books, filter
- halachah (29) Apply halachah filter
- novella (29) Apply novella filter
- responsa (29) Apply responsa filter
- shas (29) Apply shas filter
- talmud (29) Apply talmud filter
- av (24) Apply av filter
- beit (24) Apply beit filter
- collect (24) Apply collect filter
- din (24) Apply din filter
- item (24) Apply item filter
- last (24) Apply last filter
- mak (24) Apply mak filter
- makó (24) Apply makó filter
- makoacut (24) Apply makoacut filter
- minut (24) Apply minut filter
- oacut (24) Apply oacut filter
- rabbi (24) Apply rabbi filter
- sent (24) Apply sent filter
- shlomo (24) Apply shlomo filter
- ulman (24) Apply ulman filter
- zalman (24) Apply zalman filter
- prayer (23) Apply prayer filter
- siddurim (23) Apply siddurim filter
- poland (18) Apply poland filter
- russia (18) Apply russia filter
- slavita (18) Apply slavita filter
- zhitomir (18) Apply zhitomir filter
- zhitomir, (18) Apply zhitomir, filter
- polem (15) Apply polem filter
- dedic (14) Apply dedic filter
- document (14) Apply document filter
- ketubot (14) Apply ketubot filter
- marriag (14) Apply marriag filter
- east (13) Apply east filter
- jerusalem (11) Apply jerusalem filter
- austria (10) Apply austria filter
- earli (10) Apply earli filter
- resh (10) Apply resh filter
- photograph (9) Apply photograph filter
Displaying 37 - 48 of 587
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $300
Sold for: $600
Including buyer's premium
Kol sasson vekol simcha" – Handwritten invitation to wedding. Halle (Prussia), Tishrey 24, 1752.
The letter, written in prose, was sent by the groom to "My beloved teacher… Rabbi R. Hirsch" inviting him to participate in his marriage with "the bride Miss Rivka, daughter of my illustrious father-in-law Rabbi Wolff from Dessau" to take place Kislev 19, 1752. He signs the letter with an interesting allegory derived from the combination of two verses and then his name "the groom Joshua the son of Jeremiah from Bleichroit, temporarily living in Halle".
16cm. good-fair condition, stains and creases
The letter, written in prose, was sent by the groom to "My beloved teacher… Rabbi R. Hirsch" inviting him to participate in his marriage with "the bride Miss Rivka, daughter of my illustrious father-in-law Rabbi Wolff from Dessau" to take place Kislev 19, 1752. He signs the letter with an interesting allegory derived from the combination of two verses and then his name "the groom Joshua the son of Jeremiah from Bleichroit, temporarily living in Halle".
16cm. good-fair condition, stains and creases
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
![B'siman tov", a copy of a ketuba from Amsterdam, [January 1778].
On the marriage of Elyashiv "son of the elderly C](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/38.jpg "Copy of Ketuba from Amsterdam, 1778")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $120
Unsold
B'siman tov", a copy of a ketuba from Amsterdam, [January 1778].
On the marriage of Elyashiv "son of the elderly Chacham David Mildola" and Esther the daughter of Avraham Garsia Ezidro. Signed as a witness: Yitzchak Ebn Yakar Giminish [signed on another ketubot in Amsterdam in the 18th century, see attached lists].
Rabbi David Mildola [the first, 1714-1810, Otzar HaRabanim 4909], one of Amsterdam's great scholars. Wrote many books (Mo'ed David, Darchei David, Hanhagat V'limud HaTalmidim, Kitzur Tzizat Novel Zvi etc.).
It seems that this ketuba is a late copy of the original.
[2] pages, 21.5cm. Good condition. Slight tears to edges
On the marriage of Elyashiv "son of the elderly Chacham David Mildola" and Esther the daughter of Avraham Garsia Ezidro. Signed as a witness: Yitzchak Ebn Yakar Giminish [signed on another ketubot in Amsterdam in the 18th century, see attached lists].
Rabbi David Mildola [the first, 1714-1810, Otzar HaRabanim 4909], one of Amsterdam's great scholars. Wrote many books (Mo'ed David, Darchei David, Hanhagat V'limud HaTalmidim, Kitzur Tzizat Novel Zvi etc.).
It seems that this ketuba is a late copy of the original.
[2] pages, 21.5cm. Good condition. Slight tears to edges
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Ketuba, in fancy handwriting, No-Amon (Alexandria), 1826.
Written in ink on thick white paper with upper edges decorated with simple cutout work.
Eastern handwriting.
Leaf 43cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears on folds and slight moth-damage
Written in ink on thick white paper with upper edges decorated with simple cutout work.
Eastern handwriting.
Leaf 43cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears on folds and slight moth-damage
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $250
Unsold
Engagement certificate, handwritten, for the engagement of the groom, Ben-Zion, son of Chacham Rabbi Nachman Nathan Kornil from Amsterdam, with the daughter of the Gaon of Witczen, Rabbi Asher Anshil Neimann. Jerusalem, 1868.
The groom, Rabbi Ben-Zion Kornil (1853-1925), published the novellae of Maharam Chalawah (Jerusalem, 1873) and was amongst the founders of the Me'a She'arim and Even Yisrael neighborhoods. There is speculation concerning the actual date of his marriage, but in light of the existing document, it is unwarranted (see appendix).
His father the Kabbalist Rabbi Nachman Nathan Kornil (1810-1890), born in Amsterdam, his father Rabbi David belonged to the Sephardic community and his mother numbered amongst the Ashkenazic population. Childhood friend of Rabbi Yehosef Schwarz. One of the leading scholars of Jerusalem. Published books and manuscripts of the Kadmonim. Father-in-law of Rabbi Hirsch Michel Shapiro. (see appendix).
His father-in-law was Rabbi Asher Anshil Neimann (1799-1882), Av Bet Din of Witczen. Of the leading Torah scholars in Hungary. Emigrated to Jerusalem in 1862 and became the first Rabbi of Hungarian immigrants in Jerusalem. His genealogy is described in the book "HaGaon Shenishkach" (Jerusalem, 1982).
Leaf 33cm. Good-fair condition, tear in center fold and shows signs of wear
The groom, Rabbi Ben-Zion Kornil (1853-1925), published the novellae of Maharam Chalawah (Jerusalem, 1873) and was amongst the founders of the Me'a She'arim and Even Yisrael neighborhoods. There is speculation concerning the actual date of his marriage, but in light of the existing document, it is unwarranted (see appendix).
His father the Kabbalist Rabbi Nachman Nathan Kornil (1810-1890), born in Amsterdam, his father Rabbi David belonged to the Sephardic community and his mother numbered amongst the Ashkenazic population. Childhood friend of Rabbi Yehosef Schwarz. One of the leading scholars of Jerusalem. Published books and manuscripts of the Kadmonim. Father-in-law of Rabbi Hirsch Michel Shapiro. (see appendix).
His father-in-law was Rabbi Asher Anshil Neimann (1799-1882), Av Bet Din of Witczen. Of the leading Torah scholars in Hungary. Emigrated to Jerusalem in 1862 and became the first Rabbi of Hungarian immigrants in Jerusalem. His genealogy is described in the book "HaGaon Shenishkach" (Jerusalem, 1982).
Leaf 33cm. Good-fair condition, tear in center fold and shows signs of wear
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
Tosefet Ketubah document written by the Kabbalist Rabbi Nachman Nathan Kornil, to his wife Shifra Breindel daughter of Rabbi Chaim Gedaliah. Jerusalem, 1860.
Husband's signature is in Hebrew and in native script, signatures of the witnesses "Ya'akov Moshe Hacohen Gottlieb from Sa… "Ze'ev Mushkit from Sien…".
In 1835, Rabbi Nachman Nathan married his wife Shifra Breindel, granddaughter of Rabbi David Zvi Auerbach, Av Bet Din of Kremnitz, in the town of Safed. Following the earthquake, they relocated to Jerusalem and were subsequently blessed with 10 children. In the existing document, written upon 25 years of marriage ["Silver Wedding"] He adds to the original marriage contract since "she is favorable and beloved in my eyes, I wish to add a further sum to the original marriage contract"
For more information on Rabbi Nachman Nathan Kornil, see previous item.
27cm. thin, blueish, quality paper, very good condition
Husband's signature is in Hebrew and in native script, signatures of the witnesses "Ya'akov Moshe Hacohen Gottlieb from Sa… "Ze'ev Mushkit from Sien…".
In 1835, Rabbi Nachman Nathan married his wife Shifra Breindel, granddaughter of Rabbi David Zvi Auerbach, Av Bet Din of Kremnitz, in the town of Safed. Following the earthquake, they relocated to Jerusalem and were subsequently blessed with 10 children. In the existing document, written upon 25 years of marriage ["Silver Wedding"] He adds to the original marriage contract since "she is favorable and beloved in my eyes, I wish to add a further sum to the original marriage contract"
For more information on Rabbi Nachman Nathan Kornil, see previous item.
27cm. thin, blueish, quality paper, very good condition
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
![Printed Ketubah. Avraham Moshe Luncz Printing Press. [Jerusalem, between 1880 and 1890].
Printed in the year [1890] on the o](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/42.jpg "Ketubah in Gold Ink – Jerusalem, 1890")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Printed Ketubah. Avraham Moshe Luncz Printing Press. [Jerusalem, between 1880 and 1890].
Printed in the year [1890] on the occasion of the marriage of the groom Binyamin Yaakov son of Rabbi Yosef Meir and the bride Elka daughter of Rabbi Aryeh Leib. Signatures of the witness: “Aharon---“, “Avraham Shalom son of the holy Dover”.
Printed in gold ink, including the illustrations of the Holy Sites. [See attached material regarding Jewish marriage contracts from the Luncz Printing Press].
39X49.5cm. within a frame of 43X53cm. Fair condition. Tears on the folds
Printed in the year [1890] on the occasion of the marriage of the groom Binyamin Yaakov son of Rabbi Yosef Meir and the bride Elka daughter of Rabbi Aryeh Leib. Signatures of the witness: “Aharon---“, “Avraham Shalom son of the holy Dover”.
Printed in gold ink, including the illustrations of the Holy Sites. [See attached material regarding Jewish marriage contracts from the Luncz Printing Press].
39X49.5cm. within a frame of 43X53cm. Fair condition. Tears on the folds
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
![Printed Ketubah including illustrations of the Holy Sites. [Jerusalem, early 20th century].
Written in the year 1922 on the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/43.jpg "Ketubah in Gold Ink – Jerusalem, 1922")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $100
Unsold
Printed Ketubah including illustrations of the Holy Sites. [Jerusalem, early 20th century].
Written in the year 1922 on the occasion of the marriage of Alexander son of Eliyahu Epstein and Sarah daughter of Binyamin Yahalom. The witness are Yaakov Dabwitz and Yerachmiel Amdorski [owner of the well known hotel situated at the entrance to the Old City and chief Gabbai of the synagogue of Rabbi Yehuda Ha’Chassid].
Printed in gold ink, 33X38cm. within a frame of 36.5X42cm. Fair condition. Tears on the folds and stains
Written in the year 1922 on the occasion of the marriage of Alexander son of Eliyahu Epstein and Sarah daughter of Binyamin Yahalom. The witness are Yaakov Dabwitz and Yerachmiel Amdorski [owner of the well known hotel situated at the entrance to the Old City and chief Gabbai of the synagogue of Rabbi Yehuda Ha’Chassid].
Printed in gold ink, 33X38cm. within a frame of 36.5X42cm. Fair condition. Tears on the folds and stains
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
![Ketubah. Bukhara, 1931.
The groom Chai son of Netanel [Nalumof?] and the bride Ester Daughter of David Ozayof.
Ketubah is i](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale10-public/44.jpg "Ketubah - Bukhara")
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
Including buyer's premium
Ketubah. Bukhara, 1931.
The groom Chai son of Netanel [Nalumof?] and the bride Ester Daughter of David Ozayof.
Ketubah is in Aramaic except for the dowry and the groom's presents, written in Bukhori in Hebrew letters. Pine tree illustrations for good luck.
36 cm. Good condition, slights tears to folds, restored on back side with pasted paper.
The groom Chai son of Netanel [Nalumof?] and the bride Ester Daughter of David Ozayof.
Ketubah is in Aramaic except for the dowry and the groom's presents, written in Bukhori in Hebrew letters. Pine tree illustrations for good luck.
36 cm. Good condition, slights tears to folds, restored on back side with pasted paper.
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $120
Unsold
Printed Ketubah from the marriage of Rabbi Hillel called Elias son of Rabbi Ya'akov, and Sarah daughter of Rabbi Ya'akov Halevi. Amsterdam, [1936].
Signed by the following witnesses: Rabbi Reuven ben Yitzchak Halevi De'an and Rabbi Ya'akov ben Yosef Feldmann, “Loyal servants [of the Ashkenazi Community of Amsterdam]”. Logo of the community appears on the Ketubah’s headline: a Magen David with the letters Kuf Alef Alef inside [=Kehal Ashkenazim Amsterdam].
34cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks
Signed by the following witnesses: Rabbi Reuven ben Yitzchak Halevi De'an and Rabbi Ya'akov ben Yosef Feldmann, “Loyal servants [of the Ashkenazi Community of Amsterdam]”. Logo of the community appears on the Ketubah’s headline: a Magen David with the letters Kuf Alef Alef inside [=Kehal Ashkenazim Amsterdam].
34cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $100
Unsold
Handwritten Ketubah from Bielawa, (Silesia, Poland), Adar II 1946.
The groom is Shmuel son of Reb Chanoch and the bride is Rifka [!] daughter of Reb Herzky. Witnesses signatures: Chaim Ber Grobina and Mordechai Rotbard.
A characteristic ketuba for holocaust survivors in Europe, as shown by the spelling mistakes.
29cm. Fair condition, worn out at the folds, stuck with sellotape with stains
The groom is Shmuel son of Reb Chanoch and the bride is Rifka [!] daughter of Reb Herzky. Witnesses signatures: Chaim Ber Grobina and Mordechai Rotbard.
A characteristic ketuba for holocaust survivors in Europe, as shown by the spelling mistakes.
29cm. Fair condition, worn out at the folds, stuck with sellotape with stains
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
Including buyer's premium
Two printed Ketubot. Chicago, 1930's.
Ketubah text is in Hebrew and in English, with decorations and drawings in colorful ink. Drawings of a Chupah, rivers and oceans, a couple of doves and more. On one ketubah the printed date is "Five thousand six hundred and ninety years… to the creation of the world", and on the other ketubah [most probably printed in the late 1930's] the date is "The year five thousand and___ hundred___ to the creation of the world".
27x38cm. Good condition. Handwritten inscriptions
Ketubah text is in Hebrew and in English, with decorations and drawings in colorful ink. Drawings of a Chupah, rivers and oceans, a couple of doves and more. On one ketubah the printed date is "Five thousand six hundred and ninety years… to the creation of the world", and on the other ketubah [most probably printed in the late 1930's] the date is "The year five thousand and___ hundred___ to the creation of the world".
27x38cm. Good condition. Handwritten inscriptions
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue
Auction 10 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
June 24, 2010
Opening: $120
Unsold
1. Ketubah from Yemen, city of Asacha, year 2246 of bills (1935). The groom is Yichya son of Yichya and the bride is Sham'a.
2. Ketubah from Eretz Israel, She’arim neighborhood in Rehovot. [1925, year 2236 of bills]. Groom is Rabbi Sa'adya son of Oded Maswary and bride is Saida Sarah daughter of Reb Yichya Benny Halevi.
Varying size and condition
2. Ketubah from Eretz Israel, She’arim neighborhood in Rehovot. [1925, year 2236 of bills]. Groom is Rabbi Sa'adya son of Oded Maswary and bride is Saida Sarah daughter of Reb Yichya Benny Halevi.
Varying size and condition
Category
Ketubot and marriage documents
Catalogue