Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![1. A letter to Moshe Montefiore, signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Zvi of Culemborg [author of HaKtav V'Hakabala]. Konigsberg, 1815.
2](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/469.jpg "Rabbis' Letters – Thanks and Appreciation to Moshe Montefiore")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $600
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1. A letter to Moshe Montefiore, signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Zvi of Culemborg [author of HaKtav V'Hakabala]. Konigsberg, 1815.
2. Copy of letter of rabbis and community leaders in Lomza, headed by Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin, with a blessing and appreciation of Moshe Montefiore's activities on behalf of Moroccan Jewry. Lomza, 1864. Sent to publishers of HaMagid newspaper, Eliezer Lipman Zilberman, by Zvi Margaliot of Lomza.
3. A certificate of appreciation to Moshe Montefiore, by Venice community leaders [signed by: Rabbi Avraham Tzlatash and Rabbi Moshe Porto]. Venice, 1864. On reverse side of leaf several lines in handwriting Shadal. Padua, 1864.
4. Letter of thanks to Moshe Montefiore, on his contribution to the Talmud Torah Institute, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yoseph Zecharya Stern, Rabbi of Shavl [author of Zecher Yehoseph]. Shavl, 1883.
5. Long letter of thanks, by Rabbi Hillel Lifshitz Rabbi of Suvalk, to Sir Moshe Montefiore. Suvalk [1883?]. Thanks for his contribution for the Talmud Torah Institute in honor of the coronation of the Russian Tsar and he details the study periods of the institute.
Varied size and condition.
2. Copy of letter of rabbis and community leaders in Lomza, headed by Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin, with a blessing and appreciation of Moshe Montefiore's activities on behalf of Moroccan Jewry. Lomza, 1864. Sent to publishers of HaMagid newspaper, Eliezer Lipman Zilberman, by Zvi Margaliot of Lomza.
3. A certificate of appreciation to Moshe Montefiore, by Venice community leaders [signed by: Rabbi Avraham Tzlatash and Rabbi Moshe Porto]. Venice, 1864. On reverse side of leaf several lines in handwriting Shadal. Padua, 1864.
4. Letter of thanks to Moshe Montefiore, on his contribution to the Talmud Torah Institute, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yoseph Zecharya Stern, Rabbi of Shavl [author of Zecher Yehoseph]. Shavl, 1883.
5. Long letter of thanks, by Rabbi Hillel Lifshitz Rabbi of Suvalk, to Sir Moshe Montefiore. Suvalk [1883?]. Thanks for his contribution for the Talmud Torah Institute in honor of the coronation of the Russian Tsar and he details the study periods of the institute.
Varied size and condition.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $250
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A letter by Rabbi Shalom Landau to Rabbi Shlomo Kluger and his son Rabbi Avraham Binyamin. Lvov, 1864.
The letter concerns a match, of a young man of Lvov that Rabbi Shlomo Kluger requests that Rabbi Shalom Landau inquire about: "I have hurried and not tarried… to fulfill the will of that tzaddik… and yesterday I asked to send for the young man in question… and I have found him to be extremely nice looking and talented to absorb Torah and wisdom and fear of Heaven like all other youngsters his age… and although he is yet young about 15 years old, he is short and perhaps with passing time he will yet grow and become a man".
Rabbi Shalom Landau of Lvov, is mentioned in the responsa Sho’el UMeshiv (Tanina, Part 4, 173) by the title "The Charif (sharp) Rabbi Shalom Landau".
29 cm. Bluish thin stationary. Good-fair condition, stains, minor tears in right margins.
The letter concerns a match, of a young man of Lvov that Rabbi Shlomo Kluger requests that Rabbi Shalom Landau inquire about: "I have hurried and not tarried… to fulfill the will of that tzaddik… and yesterday I asked to send for the young man in question… and I have found him to be extremely nice looking and talented to absorb Torah and wisdom and fear of Heaven like all other youngsters his age… and although he is yet young about 15 years old, he is short and perhaps with passing time he will yet grow and become a man".
Rabbi Shalom Landau of Lvov, is mentioned in the responsa Sho’el UMeshiv (Tanina, Part 4, 173) by the title "The Charif (sharp) Rabbi Shalom Landau".
29 cm. Bluish thin stationary. Good-fair condition, stains, minor tears in right margins.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $750
Sold for: $1,125
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Collection of letters, manuscripts and drafts of letters, lists of Torah novellae and various lists. By the Ga'on Rabbi Moshe Shifman of Mishkovitz, as well as letters sent to him. (1830-1860).
Letters from the period of studies with the "Chatam Sofer" in which are mentioned events concerning life in the Pressburg Yeshivah. A composition about the demise of the Chatam Sofer. Letters to different rabbis in Hungary and Bohemia: to Rabbi Nachum Treivitch in Nikolsburg, to Rabbi A"S in Ungvar, to Rabbi Avraham Litsh Rosenboim, to his uncle Rabbi Shmuel Leib Shifman and many friends of the "Chatam Sofer" disciples. Some letters are signed by Rabbi Moshe, with a short or long signature where his city of birth Libna is mentioned.
Letters from: Rabbi Henich Shick Av-Beit-Din Totshap, Rabbi Itzek Kelin [mentioned in this letter is a visit with the Chatam Sofer], interesting letter concerning matchmaking. Draft of letter by a young man of Kalin to whom a parcel was sent from home and was stolen by the messenger…in this letter the name of the Rabbi who dealth with this claim "Rabbi Deitchman".
Interesting and diverse collection!
Rabbi Moshe Shifman-Libna (1811-1894, the Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, page 182) was born in Libna (Liben) near Prague. Disciple of the MAHARAM A"S in Ungver, and the "Chatam Sofer" in Pressburg Yeshivah. Survived in writing and recently printed of what he copied suring his Rabbi's discourses of the years 1832-1836. Since 1846 served as Av-Beit-Din of Mishkovitz and as of 1857 was Av-Beit-Din Votiz. During the years was appointed as Rabbi of Erenoy and in 1872 was appinted as Rabbi of the capital Prague.
28 paper items. About 50 written pages. Size varies. General condition very good.
Letters from the period of studies with the "Chatam Sofer" in which are mentioned events concerning life in the Pressburg Yeshivah. A composition about the demise of the Chatam Sofer. Letters to different rabbis in Hungary and Bohemia: to Rabbi Nachum Treivitch in Nikolsburg, to Rabbi A"S in Ungvar, to Rabbi Avraham Litsh Rosenboim, to his uncle Rabbi Shmuel Leib Shifman and many friends of the "Chatam Sofer" disciples. Some letters are signed by Rabbi Moshe, with a short or long signature where his city of birth Libna is mentioned.
Letters from: Rabbi Henich Shick Av-Beit-Din Totshap, Rabbi Itzek Kelin [mentioned in this letter is a visit with the Chatam Sofer], interesting letter concerning matchmaking. Draft of letter by a young man of Kalin to whom a parcel was sent from home and was stolen by the messenger…in this letter the name of the Rabbi who dealth with this claim "Rabbi Deitchman".
Interesting and diverse collection!
Rabbi Moshe Shifman-Libna (1811-1894, the Chatam Sofer and his Disciples, page 182) was born in Libna (Liben) near Prague. Disciple of the MAHARAM A"S in Ungver, and the "Chatam Sofer" in Pressburg Yeshivah. Survived in writing and recently printed of what he copied suring his Rabbi's discourses of the years 1832-1836. Since 1846 served as Av-Beit-Din of Mishkovitz and as of 1857 was Av-Beit-Din Votiz. During the years was appointed as Rabbi of Erenoy and in 1872 was appinted as Rabbi of the capital Prague.
28 paper items. About 50 written pages. Size varies. General condition very good.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,625
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A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer to his mechutan Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach Rabbi of Halberstadt. Eisenstadt, 1865.
An interesting letter, in which the writer expresses great joy on their acquaintance, and on the connection through marriage between their families, "that we have merited becoming relatives to a high and exalted family and a dear and great man… I have learned much from my mechutan, and more than what I have learned I have been inspired by his wondrous expertise in Torah … ". Most of the letter (four pages) is about Torah thoughts, on the issue of "an ill person whose life is in danger" etc.
Rabbi Azriel Hlidesheimer (1820-1899), was among the leading Torah authorities of his generation. Disciple of the author of the Aruch LaNer and of Rabbi Yitzchak Bernays of Hamburg. In 1851-1869, he served as Rabbi of Eisenstadt, where he established one of the major yeshivot of Hungary and Germany. In 1869 he was appointed as Rabbi of Berlin, where he established the Beit Midrash L'Rabbanim. He led Orthodox Jewry in Germany. Most of his works were burned in a fire that broke out in his home, and from the remnants several volumes of responsa and novella were printed (Tel Aviv, 1969-1976; Jerusalem 1984, 1992 and 2000), but this responsum does not appear there.
Letter recipient: Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (1808-1872), author of Nachal Eshkol, see Item 314 about him.
4 and one half pages written in his close handwriting. C. 180 lines. 23 cm. Thin bluish stationary. Good-fair condition, stains and tear to fold of Page 5.
An interesting letter, in which the writer expresses great joy on their acquaintance, and on the connection through marriage between their families, "that we have merited becoming relatives to a high and exalted family and a dear and great man… I have learned much from my mechutan, and more than what I have learned I have been inspired by his wondrous expertise in Torah … ". Most of the letter (four pages) is about Torah thoughts, on the issue of "an ill person whose life is in danger" etc.
Rabbi Azriel Hlidesheimer (1820-1899), was among the leading Torah authorities of his generation. Disciple of the author of the Aruch LaNer and of Rabbi Yitzchak Bernays of Hamburg. In 1851-1869, he served as Rabbi of Eisenstadt, where he established one of the major yeshivot of Hungary and Germany. In 1869 he was appointed as Rabbi of Berlin, where he established the Beit Midrash L'Rabbanim. He led Orthodox Jewry in Germany. Most of his works were burned in a fire that broke out in his home, and from the remnants several volumes of responsa and novella were printed (Tel Aviv, 1969-1976; Jerusalem 1984, 1992 and 2000), but this responsum does not appear there.
Letter recipient: Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (1808-1872), author of Nachal Eshkol, see Item 314 about him.
4 and one half pages written in his close handwriting. C. 180 lines. 23 cm. Thin bluish stationary. Good-fair condition, stains and tear to fold of Page 5.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $200
Sold for: $425
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A letter by Rabbi Yitchak Dov HaLevi Bamberger Rabbi of Wurzburg, to Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach Rabbi of Halberstadt. Wurzburg, 1863.
In the letter written in Yiddish-Deitsch and Hebrew, Rabbi Yoseph Gavriel Adler is mentioned. On the reverse side of the letter, writings of Torah novella in the tiny and pearly handwriting of Rabbi Zvi Binyamin.
Rabbi Yitzhak Dov Ha-Levi Bamberger, (1808-1879, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 11282), was appointed in 1840 to the Wurzburg Rabbinate. Many of the German rabbis were his disciples. He was considered one of the Torah giants of his generation, the generation of the K'tav Sofer and Rabbi Shimshon Rafael Hirsch and the Aruch LaNer. He wrote dozens of important works on halacha and on the Talmud (Yad HaLevi, Netia Shel Simcha, Melechet Shamayim etc.). His descendants: the rabbinical chain of the House of Bamberger, who served in the rabbinate of various cities in Germany.
Letter recipient: Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (1808-1872), author of Nachal Eshkol, see Item 314 about him.
23 cm. Thin and greenish stationary. Fair condition, damage to margins and tiny moth holes.
In the letter written in Yiddish-Deitsch and Hebrew, Rabbi Yoseph Gavriel Adler is mentioned. On the reverse side of the letter, writings of Torah novella in the tiny and pearly handwriting of Rabbi Zvi Binyamin.
Rabbi Yitzhak Dov Ha-Levi Bamberger, (1808-1879, Otzar Ha-Rabbanim 11282), was appointed in 1840 to the Wurzburg Rabbinate. Many of the German rabbis were his disciples. He was considered one of the Torah giants of his generation, the generation of the K'tav Sofer and Rabbi Shimshon Rafael Hirsch and the Aruch LaNer. He wrote dozens of important works on halacha and on the Talmud (Yad HaLevi, Netia Shel Simcha, Melechet Shamayim etc.). His descendants: the rabbinical chain of the House of Bamberger, who served in the rabbinate of various cities in Germany.
Letter recipient: Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (1808-1872), author of Nachal Eshkol, see Item 314 about him.
23 cm. Thin and greenish stationary. Fair condition, damage to margins and tiny moth holes.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $150
Sold for: $313
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A Letter from Rabbi Zalman Fuerst Rabbi of Heidelberg, to Rabbi Avraham Auerbach in Darmstadt. 1843.
A historic letter, firm and interesting, about the controversy of machine matzot: "one baker… of the places that submit to my discipline determined the price with the people of Lampertheim and other places in the Hessen country… to supply matzot for Pesach. The baker explicitly said that the matzot shall be made by machine. And now, one of the people of Lampertheim spread a rumor that the Rabbi prohibits machine matzot… I wonder if this came from the mouth of the "king" … to prohibit machine matzot, which we, all the Rabbis of the Land of Baden including my brother in law Hertz Troib and the Rabbi of Karlsruhe… agreed to permit… ".
Letter's signature: "Zalman son of … Meir Talmesingan … called Zalman Fuerst".
On the leaf are writings of Torah novella in pen and pencil [Rabbi Avraham Auerbach?/ or his son Rabbi Zvi Binyamin?].
Recipient: Rabbi Avraham Auerbach Rabbi of Bonn (1763-1846, Otzar HaRabbanim 161), disciple of Rabbi Natan Adler and friend of the Chatam Sofer. Amongst the great rabbis of Ashkenaz and the Rheine countries. Son in law of Rabbi David Zissenheim (Head of France's "Sanhedrin" Rabbis). His oldest son, Rabbi Zvi Binyamin author of Nachal Eshkol, served from 1845 in the Darmstadt and Hessen Rabbinate. [Possibly, Rabbi Avraham received the letter through his son in Darmstadt].
2 leaf letter, 20 cm. Fair condition, stains.
A historic letter, firm and interesting, about the controversy of machine matzot: "one baker… of the places that submit to my discipline determined the price with the people of Lampertheim and other places in the Hessen country… to supply matzot for Pesach. The baker explicitly said that the matzot shall be made by machine. And now, one of the people of Lampertheim spread a rumor that the Rabbi prohibits machine matzot… I wonder if this came from the mouth of the "king" … to prohibit machine matzot, which we, all the Rabbis of the Land of Baden including my brother in law Hertz Troib and the Rabbi of Karlsruhe… agreed to permit… ".
Letter's signature: "Zalman son of … Meir Talmesingan … called Zalman Fuerst".
On the leaf are writings of Torah novella in pen and pencil [Rabbi Avraham Auerbach?/ or his son Rabbi Zvi Binyamin?].
Recipient: Rabbi Avraham Auerbach Rabbi of Bonn (1763-1846, Otzar HaRabbanim 161), disciple of Rabbi Natan Adler and friend of the Chatam Sofer. Amongst the great rabbis of Ashkenaz and the Rheine countries. Son in law of Rabbi David Zissenheim (Head of France's "Sanhedrin" Rabbis). His oldest son, Rabbi Zvi Binyamin author of Nachal Eshkol, served from 1845 in the Darmstadt and Hessen Rabbinate. [Possibly, Rabbi Avraham received the letter through his son in Darmstadt].
2 leaf letter, 20 cm. Fair condition, stains.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $350
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Letters sent to Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach Rabbi of Darmstadt and Halberstadt and his family.
1. An interesting letter (part discussing Torah thoughts), from Rabbi Reuven Rabbi of Lautenburg, Elul 1870. [Born 1835-died 1900, author of Tnuvat Yehuda].
2. Letter of Torah thoughts from Rabbi Zeligmann Shtempel. Viernheim, 1843.
3-4. Letters in German, 1853.
5. A letter of invitation to a seuda (festive meal) for the siyum (conclusion) of a tractate.
6. A letter of Torah thoughts, unsigned.
Recipients: Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (1808-1872), author of Nachal Eshkol, see about him Items 314, 473.
Varied size and condition.
1. An interesting letter (part discussing Torah thoughts), from Rabbi Reuven Rabbi of Lautenburg, Elul 1870. [Born 1835-died 1900, author of Tnuvat Yehuda].
2. Letter of Torah thoughts from Rabbi Zeligmann Shtempel. Viernheim, 1843.
3-4. Letters in German, 1853.
5. A letter of invitation to a seuda (festive meal) for the siyum (conclusion) of a tractate.
6. A letter of Torah thoughts, unsigned.
Recipients: Rabbi Zvi Binyamin Auerbach (1808-1872), author of Nachal Eshkol, see about him Items 314, 473.
Varied size and condition.
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![A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Eliyahu David" Rabinowitz-Teomim, [Jerusalem], 1903. A halachic responsum](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale12-public/476.jpg "A Halachic Responsum by the Aderet")
Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
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A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Eliyahu David" Rabinowitz-Teomim, [Jerusalem], 1903. A halachic responsum, to Rabbi Yoseph HaLevi, rabbi of the Rishon LeZion winery, about koshering wine bottles for Passover.
Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim – Ha-Aderet (1845-1905), Rabbi of Ponevezh, Mir and Jerusalem. At a very young age he was appointed Rabbi of Ponevezh. Twenty years later, he served in the Mir rabbinate thereafter he was called by Rabbi Shmuel Salant, the aged rabbi of Jerusalem to succeed him as Rabbi. Two and a half years after accepting the position he died in 1905 at the age of 60, during the life of Rabbi Salant who died in 1909 at almost one hundred years old. He left more than 100 writings, most of which were never printed. His son-in-law was Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook.
The recipient of the letter was Rabbi Yoseph HaLevi (1870-1951), son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz, Rabbi of Jaffa. He served in the rabbinate and was responsible for all matters of kashrut of the Carmel Mizrachi wineries in Rishon LeZion.
Leaf 21 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition.
Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim – Ha-Aderet (1845-1905), Rabbi of Ponevezh, Mir and Jerusalem. At a very young age he was appointed Rabbi of Ponevezh. Twenty years later, he served in the Mir rabbinate thereafter he was called by Rabbi Shmuel Salant, the aged rabbi of Jerusalem to succeed him as Rabbi. Two and a half years after accepting the position he died in 1905 at the age of 60, during the life of Rabbi Salant who died in 1909 at almost one hundred years old. He left more than 100 writings, most of which were never printed. His son-in-law was Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook.
The recipient of the letter was Rabbi Yoseph HaLevi (1870-1951), son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz, Rabbi of Jaffa. He served in the rabbinate and was responsible for all matters of kashrut of the Carmel Mizrachi wineries in Rishon LeZion.
Leaf 21 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,500
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A letter by Rabbi Rafael Shapira, to Dr. Avraham Eliyahu Harkabi. 1904.
A letter concerning matters of the yeshiva and public issues, a scribe's handwriting and Rabbi's Rafael's signature.
Rabbi Rafael Shapira, Rosh Yeshiva of Volozhin (1837-1921), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Rabbi of Kovna and son-in-law of the Natziv of Volozhin was renowned for his genius and diligence. From 1865-1881, he served as Rosh Yeshiva of the Volozhin Yeshiva together with his father-in-law, the Natziv. He served as rabbi of Bobroisk and other cities. In 1899, after the yeshiva was re-established, he returned to Volozhin and was appointed Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva. During World War I, he exiled to Minsk where he taught Torah until his death. Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi of Brisk, author of Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi was his son in law.
20.5 cm. Very good condition.
A letter concerning matters of the yeshiva and public issues, a scribe's handwriting and Rabbi's Rafael's signature.
Rabbi Rafael Shapira, Rosh Yeshiva of Volozhin (1837-1921), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib, Rabbi of Kovna and son-in-law of the Natziv of Volozhin was renowned for his genius and diligence. From 1865-1881, he served as Rosh Yeshiva of the Volozhin Yeshiva together with his father-in-law, the Natziv. He served as rabbi of Bobroisk and other cities. In 1899, after the yeshiva was re-established, he returned to Volozhin and was appointed Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva. During World War I, he exiled to Minsk where he taught Torah until his death. Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi of Brisk, author of Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi was his son in law.
20.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $800
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A letter from the Remailles Yeshiva in Vilna, to the Jewish community committee in Montreal (Canada). Hand-signed and stamped by Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilna, Adar 1939.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), leader of his generation and rabbi to the entire Diaspora. At age 11, he began his studies in the Volozhin Yeshiva and numbered amongst the disciples of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. At age 24, he was appointed as Rabbi and Dayan in Vilna. He shouldered the community responsibilities and together with the "Chafetz Chaim" was the deciding factor in all communal problems that arose throughout the Diaspora over many years. Founder and president of the " Va'ad HaYeshivot" (Yeshiva Council). Principal of the Remailles Yeshiva in Vilna.
Official notepaper of the Yeshiva 28.5 cm. Good condition, fold marks.
Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), leader of his generation and rabbi to the entire Diaspora. At age 11, he began his studies in the Volozhin Yeshiva and numbered amongst the disciples of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. At age 24, he was appointed as Rabbi and Dayan in Vilna. He shouldered the community responsibilities and together with the "Chafetz Chaim" was the deciding factor in all communal problems that arose throughout the Diaspora over many years. Founder and president of the " Va'ad HaYeshivot" (Yeshiva Council). Principal of the Remailles Yeshiva in Vilna.
Official notepaper of the Yeshiva 28.5 cm. Good condition, fold marks.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $2,500
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A letter from Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, author of "Chazon Ish". Zichron Meir, B"nei Brak, 1949.
Wishes for success: "good wishes and eternal success in navigating the peaks of Torah, one who seeks his Torah welfare, Avraham Yeashayahu".
Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, author of "Chazon Ish" (1879-1954) modern-day genius in Halachic Law and Jewish Philosophy. A great Torah leader and saintly man who remained unknown for many years. He published his first work "Chazon Ish" anonymously, and from then on was known by the name of his book. After World War I he settled in Vilna. Rabbi Chaim Ozer who recognized him for his true worth, prompted him to become involved in guiding World Jewry, and when he emigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, inundated him with rulings relevant to the Torah Settlement in Eretz Israel. He encouraged revival and fulfillment of Jewish laws applicable to the land (of Israel), and was the instigating power behind the resurgence of contempary Torah life and Chassidut. Tens of books of "Chazon Ish" were written and published on almost all the themes in Talmud, fruit of his intense labour and study.
He encouraged the youth and instilled in them his values for Torah study. Most probably the recipient of the letter was also one of his young acquaintances. His letters have been compiled into a three-volume work, "Kovetz Igrot – Chazon Ish".
17 x 11 cm. Very good condition.
Wishes for success: "good wishes and eternal success in navigating the peaks of Torah, one who seeks his Torah welfare, Avraham Yeashayahu".
Rabbi Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, author of "Chazon Ish" (1879-1954) modern-day genius in Halachic Law and Jewish Philosophy. A great Torah leader and saintly man who remained unknown for many years. He published his first work "Chazon Ish" anonymously, and from then on was known by the name of his book. After World War I he settled in Vilna. Rabbi Chaim Ozer who recognized him for his true worth, prompted him to become involved in guiding World Jewry, and when he emigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, inundated him with rulings relevant to the Torah Settlement in Eretz Israel. He encouraged revival and fulfillment of Jewish laws applicable to the land (of Israel), and was the instigating power behind the resurgence of contempary Torah life and Chassidut. Tens of books of "Chazon Ish" were written and published on almost all the themes in Talmud, fruit of his intense labour and study.
He encouraged the youth and instilled in them his values for Torah study. Most probably the recipient of the letter was also one of his young acquaintances. His letters have been compiled into a three-volume work, "Kovetz Igrot – Chazon Ish".
17 x 11 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 12 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
October 21, 2010
Opening: $700
Sold for: $3,250
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Letter of ordination for the rabbinate in handwriting and signature of Rabbi “Yechiel Michel HaLevi Epstein”. Novardok, 15 Av, (1902), including his signature in Hebrew and Russian.
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Epshtein (1829-1908), a leading halachic authority in Lithuania. Author of "Aruch Ha-Shulchan" and many other books. Disciple of Rabbi Eliyahu, Av-Beit-Din Babruysk and disciple of Rabbi Itzale of Volozhin. Son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Berlin (The Netziv's father) and father-in-law through second marriage of his brother-in-law the Netziv (to mother of Rabbi Meir Bar-Ilan).
Receiver of ordination: The famous Ga’on Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1965, Otzar HaRabbanim 11605), author of Divrei Yerucham, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk, Rabbi Eliezer Gordon, Rabbi Shimon Shkop and the Saba of Novardok, in the Yeshivot of Volozhin and Telz. Served in the rabbinate, however, during the majority of his years abroad served as Rosh Mativta of the Novardok yeshiva and the Beit Yosef yeshiva in Warsaw, where he was well-known as one of the Torah giants of the city. In 1933 he immigrated to Jerusalem. Composed many books on the intricate Sugiot of the Shas and Rambam: Divrei Yerucham (Biłgoraj, 1931), Beit Yerucham, Shalmei Yerucham, Darkei Yerucham, Olat Yerucham and more.
21.5 cm, dozens of handwritten lines. Fair condition. Worn, minor tears in folds and margins.
Rabbi Yechiel Michal Epshtein (1829-1908), a leading halachic authority in Lithuania. Author of "Aruch Ha-Shulchan" and many other books. Disciple of Rabbi Eliyahu, Av-Beit-Din Babruysk and disciple of Rabbi Itzale of Volozhin. Son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Berlin (The Netziv's father) and father-in-law through second marriage of his brother-in-law the Netziv (to mother of Rabbi Meir Bar-Ilan).
Receiver of ordination: The famous Ga’on Rabbi Yerucham Asher Warhaftig (1873-1965, Otzar HaRabbanim 11605), author of Divrei Yerucham, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk, Rabbi Eliezer Gordon, Rabbi Shimon Shkop and the Saba of Novardok, in the Yeshivot of Volozhin and Telz. Served in the rabbinate, however, during the majority of his years abroad served as Rosh Mativta of the Novardok yeshiva and the Beit Yosef yeshiva in Warsaw, where he was well-known as one of the Torah giants of the city. In 1933 he immigrated to Jerusalem. Composed many books on the intricate Sugiot of the Shas and Rambam: Divrei Yerucham (Biłgoraj, 1931), Beit Yerucham, Shalmei Yerucham, Darkei Yerucham, Olat Yerucham and more.
21.5 cm, dozens of handwritten lines. Fair condition. Worn, minor tears in folds and margins.
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