Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $500
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Manuscript volume containing several essays and notes. Unknown author, Ashkenazi handwriting [apparently written in Eretz Israel around 1930, by an elderly author with a shaky handwriting].
This volume’s main essay is about biblical grammar, an index and compilation of the contextual meaning of all the “Et” used in the Bible. [See Gemara Kidushin 57, Baba Kama 41 – “Nechemia Ha-Amsoni interpreted every “Et” in the Bible]. Additional novellae were written in this present manuscript, an inventory of the books in the author’s library and an Aramaic-Hebrew-Yiddish dictionary. There are names quoted on the forsatz pages to be mentioned in prayers for healing, success, and elevation of souls.
[199] pages, long and narrow format. 20X49 cm. Good condition, worn cloth binding. The notebook has a tied flax thread on all leaves stamped with a wax seal.
This volume’s main essay is about biblical grammar, an index and compilation of the contextual meaning of all the “Et” used in the Bible. [See Gemara Kidushin 57, Baba Kama 41 – “Nechemia Ha-Amsoni interpreted every “Et” in the Bible]. Additional novellae were written in this present manuscript, an inventory of the books in the author’s library and an Aramaic-Hebrew-Yiddish dictionary. There are names quoted on the forsatz pages to be mentioned in prayers for healing, success, and elevation of souls.
[199] pages, long and narrow format. 20X49 cm. Good condition, worn cloth binding. The notebook has a tied flax thread on all leaves stamped with a wax seal.
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![Three handwritten notebooks by two authors.
1. Handwritten notebook which consists of erudite Chiddushim [22 pages], (illust](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/482.jpg "Three Handwritten Notebooks")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $300
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Three handwritten notebooks by two authors.
1. Handwritten notebook which consists of erudite Chiddushim [22 pages], (illustrated title page signed by author: “Avraham Menachem Mendel Shtshetshinski of Dambia”).
2. Booklet with a Yiddish translation of passages from the book Chochmat HaYad VeHaPartzuf [wisdom of the palm and face].
3. Handwritten notebook which contains copies of letters, sermons, poetic phrases and poems, articles, riddles on the Talmud and more, by Rabbi Yosef Bloch [scribe]. [Approx. 100 pages].
Various sizes and conditions.
1. Handwritten notebook which consists of erudite Chiddushim [22 pages], (illustrated title page signed by author: “Avraham Menachem Mendel Shtshetshinski of Dambia”).
2. Booklet with a Yiddish translation of passages from the book Chochmat HaYad VeHaPartzuf [wisdom of the palm and face].
3. Handwritten notebook which contains copies of letters, sermons, poetic phrases and poems, articles, riddles on the Talmud and more, by Rabbi Yosef Bloch [scribe]. [Approx. 100 pages].
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $225
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A signed letter and pamphlet of responses to comments on his book, by Rabbi Elyakim Getzel HaLevi Ish Horowitz. Minsk, 1929.
Rabbi Elyakim Getzel HaLevi Ish Horowitz son of Rabbi Yitzchak Rabbi from Radvilishok was born in Kelm in 1873. He wrote the books Kevod Chachamim, Torat HaMitzvah and Zichron Yerushalayim. Exchanged responsa with the leading scholars of his generation: The Maharsham, The Aderet, Rabbi Moshe Nachum Yerushalimsky etc. A pamphlet of comments by the Aderet are printed in his book Torat HaMitzvah. The Aderet writes things in the name of Rabbi Horowitz in his book Over Orach (see attached material). 11 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains.
Rabbi Elyakim Getzel HaLevi Ish Horowitz son of Rabbi Yitzchak Rabbi from Radvilishok was born in Kelm in 1873. He wrote the books Kevod Chachamim, Torat HaMitzvah and Zichron Yerushalayim. Exchanged responsa with the leading scholars of his generation: The Maharsham, The Aderet, Rabbi Moshe Nachum Yerushalimsky etc. A pamphlet of comments by the Aderet are printed in his book Torat HaMitzvah. The Aderet writes things in the name of Rabbi Horowitz in his book Over Orach (see attached material). 11 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Handwritten leaf and letter, a homiletic for the receiving of the Torah, Mad (Hungary). Sivan 1931.
Interesting letter at the end of the interpretation by the author, “the young Shmuel” addressed to his parents. Blessings for the Festival of Shavuot (“and May you receive the Torah with the 'waste', for Moshe became wealthy through the remains of the Tables’ engravings…”) and details on the lifestyle of the Torah scholars living in Mad. 29.2 cm. Fine writing, Good condition, folding marks.
Interesting letter at the end of the interpretation by the author, “the young Shmuel” addressed to his parents. Blessings for the Festival of Shavuot (“and May you receive the Torah with the 'waste', for Moshe became wealthy through the remains of the Tables’ engravings…”) and details on the lifestyle of the Torah scholars living in Mad. 29.2 cm. Fine writing, Good condition, folding marks.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $180
Sold for: $275
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Collection of handwritten notebooks, listings and copies of Shiurim by Rashei Yeshivot in Lithuania and in Eretz Israel [c. 1939-1945].
“Shiurim of the Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Dov Ber of Kamenitz, as written by the son-in-law of Rabbi Leib Don-Yichyeh”; “Chiddushim on Bava Kama Tractate Perek HaGozel Eitzim, which I have heard from Rabbi Konstadt”, [Rabbi Baruch Konstadt, founder of the Kol Torah Yeshiva] 1945; Shiurim of Rabbi Naftali [Trop] on Nedarim Tractate, including Shiurim by Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev HaLevi Soloveitchik and Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik “copied from the notebook of Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro Bialystock“ [participant in the Shiur of his cousin, Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev HaLevi of Brisk]. Attached is a typewritten pamphlet of Chiddushei Rabbi Chaim on Yevamot Tractate.
Total of 3 notebooks and a number of pamphlets, approx. 90 written leaves. Various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition.
“Shiurim of the Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Dov Ber of Kamenitz, as written by the son-in-law of Rabbi Leib Don-Yichyeh”; “Chiddushim on Bava Kama Tractate Perek HaGozel Eitzim, which I have heard from Rabbi Konstadt”, [Rabbi Baruch Konstadt, founder of the Kol Torah Yeshiva] 1945; Shiurim of Rabbi Naftali [Trop] on Nedarim Tractate, including Shiurim by Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev HaLevi Soloveitchik and Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik “copied from the notebook of Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro Bialystock“ [participant in the Shiur of his cousin, Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev HaLevi of Brisk]. Attached is a typewritten pamphlet of Chiddushei Rabbi Chaim on Yevamot Tractate.
Total of 3 notebooks and a number of pamphlets, approx. 90 written leaves. Various sizes and conditions. Generally good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $150
Sold for: $238
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Two notebooks by an unidentified writer, Chiddushei Sugiyot on tractates Gittin and Nedarim. Includes Chiddushim and Shiurim by the greatest of the Lithuanian Rashei Yeshivot: “Rabbi Velveleh of Brisk [the Ga’on author of the Beit HaLevi], “The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim of Brisk", “that which I have heard in the name of Rabbi Itzel…” [Rabbi Itzele Ponevezher], the Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Trop, and the Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Dov Leibowitz.
2 notebooks, approximately 100 written pages. 20 cm. Good condition.
2 notebooks, approximately 100 written pages. 20 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $150
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Stencil printed handwritten leaves of Rabbi Yerucham Leibovitz’s teachings at the Mir Yeshiva, Fall 1935.
Those words were delivered on the last Elul of Rabbi Yerucham's life and were later printed with numerous editing modifications in the “Hever Ma’amarim” (Vilna, 1939) and in the “Da’at Chochma Ve-Musar” Vol. 2, (New York 1969).
The first essay from September 11th, 1935 deals with the ideology of “Chassidut” which was spread by its leading figures with great Mesirut Nefesh and “this tells us how [the founders of Chassidut] acted for Hashem’s sake and since they acted that way, this is the holy Torah and the holy Torah’s every apostrophe… requires Mesirut Nefesh”. His words on Mesirut Nefesh continue with the example of Rabbi Israel of Salant who did everything he could to introduce the learning of Musar.
10 written pages, purple stencil print. 35.5 cm. Very good condition, folding marks. Rare.
Those words were delivered on the last Elul of Rabbi Yerucham's life and were later printed with numerous editing modifications in the “Hever Ma’amarim” (Vilna, 1939) and in the “Da’at Chochma Ve-Musar” Vol. 2, (New York 1969).
The first essay from September 11th, 1935 deals with the ideology of “Chassidut” which was spread by its leading figures with great Mesirut Nefesh and “this tells us how [the founders of Chassidut] acted for Hashem’s sake and since they acted that way, this is the holy Torah and the holy Torah’s every apostrophe… requires Mesirut Nefesh”. His words on Mesirut Nefesh continue with the example of Rabbi Israel of Salant who did everything he could to introduce the learning of Musar.
10 written pages, purple stencil print. 35.5 cm. Very good condition, folding marks. Rare.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Halachic responsa, in laws of interest, construction of synagogue, oaths and Chalitzah, by Rabbi Avraham Levison. Lithographic print of manuscript including author’s corrections and signature in original handwriting.
Upon first page signature [or inscription] “by the author, Avraham son of Rabbi Shabtai Levison”.
Rabbi Avraham Levison (Otzar HaRabbanim 535), among the rabbis of Holland, great rabbi in Torah and wisdom, served as rabbi in Friesland in 1926 and was appointed rabbi of Livarden in 1936, perished in the Holocaust.
23 pages, 34.5 cm. Good condition, minor damage to page margins.
Upon first page signature [or inscription] “by the author, Avraham son of Rabbi Shabtai Levison”.
Rabbi Avraham Levison (Otzar HaRabbanim 535), among the rabbis of Holland, great rabbi in Torah and wisdom, served as rabbi in Friesland in 1926 and was appointed rabbi of Livarden in 1936, perished in the Holocaust.
23 pages, 34.5 cm. Good condition, minor damage to page margins.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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A handwritten leaf, Torah novella. "I heard a nice thing from a messenger from Telz in the name of his son Rabbi Moshe Aharon of Kelm…". On the other side of leaf [ripped from a book], owners' inscriptions of Rabbi Moshe son of Yissachar Ber (Heshelzohn) of Kurshan near Shavl.
Rabbi Moshe Aharon Resnik-Epstein (1875-1957), a prominent rabbi of the mussar movement, a student of Telz Yeshiva and a disciple of the "grandfather of Kelm". Served in the rabbinate of Lithuanian cities and in Stalingrad. Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in the 1920's. See attached material.
1 page closely written, 22 cm. Good condition.
Rabbi Moshe Aharon Resnik-Epstein (1875-1957), a prominent rabbi of the mussar movement, a student of Telz Yeshiva and a disciple of the "grandfather of Kelm". Served in the rabbinate of Lithuanian cities and in Stalingrad. Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in the 1920's. See attached material.
1 page closely written, 22 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,063
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Handwritten notebook by the famous “Jerusalemite Tzadik” Rabbi Aryeh Levin (1885-1969) from the years 1919-1921.
The notebook includes:
1. Listing of sermons and eulogies which he delivered in various places, between the years 1919-1923. Sermons which he delivered on Shabbat and High Holy Days in the Zaharei Chama Beit Midrash. Among the sermons: “Words of inspiration which I said in 1921, in a prayer service for all members of our Holy Land for our brethren in Poland and the Ukraine, in the Etz Chaim Talmud Torah located in Machaneh Yehudah”. “That which I have said in the eulogy for the dear young man… in the Etz Chaim courtyard… prior to his death”.
2. Copy of replies from the manuscript of Rabbi Avraham Avli Passveler chief Av Beit Din of Vilna. (Recently printed in the Tiferet Refa’el memorial book, according to his original manuscript which was in Rabbi Aryeh’s possession).
3. Copies of teaching regulations at Krakow by the Bach [Bayit Chadash – Rabbi Yoef Sirkish].
4. Signed agreements of Rabbi Aryeh Levin, including list of students expelled from the Talmud Torah.
Approx. 24 written pages. 17X20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Detached leaves. Without binding.
The notebook includes:
1. Listing of sermons and eulogies which he delivered in various places, between the years 1919-1923. Sermons which he delivered on Shabbat and High Holy Days in the Zaharei Chama Beit Midrash. Among the sermons: “Words of inspiration which I said in 1921, in a prayer service for all members of our Holy Land for our brethren in Poland and the Ukraine, in the Etz Chaim Talmud Torah located in Machaneh Yehudah”. “That which I have said in the eulogy for the dear young man… in the Etz Chaim courtyard… prior to his death”.
2. Copy of replies from the manuscript of Rabbi Avraham Avli Passveler chief Av Beit Din of Vilna. (Recently printed in the Tiferet Refa’el memorial book, according to his original manuscript which was in Rabbi Aryeh’s possession).
3. Copies of teaching regulations at Krakow by the Bach [Bayit Chadash – Rabbi Yoef Sirkish].
4. Signed agreements of Rabbi Aryeh Levin, including list of students expelled from the Talmud Torah.
Approx. 24 written pages. 17X20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Detached leaves. Without binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Manuscripts by Rabbi Israel Sheinkman. Sermons which were given in the USA through the years 1917-1919. Written in the binding pages and endings of the books “Tzeda La-Derech” and “Sha’arei Teshuva”, Warsaw, 1880.
Ink stamps from Rabbi Israel Sheinkman. Sermon for Shabbat Teshuva 1917 in presence of the people of Slutsk, New-York. A sermon for a home dedication in Atlantic City. Inscription on the status of books leaving Eretz Israel and more.
Rabbi Israel Sheinkman was a student in the Yeshivot of Slabodka, Volozhin and Eishishuk, served since youth as a Magid Meisharim at Ponivej and Kovna. Served as Rabbi and Av Beit Din in Atlantic City.
About 8 written pages, 18 cm. Fair condition. The books are in poor condition.
Ink stamps from Rabbi Israel Sheinkman. Sermon for Shabbat Teshuva 1917 in presence of the people of Slutsk, New-York. A sermon for a home dedication in Atlantic City. Inscription on the status of books leaving Eretz Israel and more.
Rabbi Israel Sheinkman was a student in the Yeshivot of Slabodka, Volozhin and Eishishuk, served since youth as a Magid Meisharim at Ponivej and Kovna. Served as Rabbi and Av Beit Din in Atlantic City.
About 8 written pages, 18 cm. Fair condition. The books are in poor condition.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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Sefer Teruchin – General laws for all those who arrange gittin – a notebook in handwriting of Rabbi Aharon Mendel HaCohen Rabbi of Cairo.
The manuscript is incomplete and contains sections and drafts of the two works of Re'em HaCohen printed on this topic, Kuntress Agunot (Cairo 1924) and Sefer Teruchin (printed in Yad Re'em, Tel Aviv 1960).
Rabbi Aharon Mendel HaCohen (1866-1927), a Torah genius and author, was the Ashkenazi rabbi of Cairo for 30 years. He renewed the semicha. See Item 581.
C. 40 written leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and tears.
The manuscript is incomplete and contains sections and drafts of the two works of Re'em HaCohen printed on this topic, Kuntress Agunot (Cairo 1924) and Sefer Teruchin (printed in Yad Re'em, Tel Aviv 1960).
Rabbi Aharon Mendel HaCohen (1866-1927), a Torah genius and author, was the Ashkenazi rabbi of Cairo for 30 years. He renewed the semicha. See Item 581.
C. 40 written leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and tears.
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