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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A handwritten wedding letter-invitation. Two rows of signature in the handwriting of Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Zhinkov, son of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel "Rebbe of Apta". Zhinkov, Kislev [1854].
An invitation to his granddaughter's wedding, the daughter of his son Rabbi Meshulam Zusia of Zhinkov, with the bridegroom, Rabbi Yitzchak Yoel son of Rebbe Gedalia Aharon of Linitz on Thursday, the 9th of Kislev 1854, the last wedding that took place in the "holy court" of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir in Zhinkov, because he died that year. [An interesting story is told about setting the date of that wedding, see rumors and tales, at the end of the book Machshevet Nachum, (page 238): At the beginning of the year, Rebbe Yitzchak Meir sent a letter to his mechutan Rabbi Gedalia of Linitz, author of Chen Aharon in regard to the date of the wedding, which should have taken place during the month of Elul 1955. He wrote that if he wishes that his mechutan should be at the wedding, he must make the wedding earlier in the month of Kislev and so he did. After a number of months, on Rosh Chodesh Adar 1955, Rabbi Yitchak Meir died and it is known that he had foreseen the time of his death well in advance].
He ordered the invitation to be written in scribal writing saying: "¦ To the leaders of my congregation's community of Chemerovitz¦ I said, Do I hide from my beloved who are bound to me in our fathers' covenant with strong love and therefore I inform them of the day of my joy so that they too shall be joyous and happy on that day and G-d willing, on the day of your joy and festivity when you marry your children, my heart will be joyous and my soul will rejoice". Rebbe Yitzchak Meir added his signature in his own handwriting: "From one who requests peace and good for all his Jewish brethren, Yitchak Meir be Ish Chai Rebbi Heshel of Apta".
Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Apta-Zhinkov (1776-1855) was one of the greatest Rebbes of his generation. The oldest son of Rebbe Yehoshua Heshel, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. When his father was yet alive, he managed all the matters of the "holy court" of his father, the "generation's Tzaddik" which was the most central of all Chassidic courts of that generation. After his great father's death, thousands of Chassidim flocked after him and he moved his beit midrash from Medzhibozh to Zhinkov. Like his father, he was notorious for his "ahavat Yisrael" and he brought the heart of his Jewish brethren near to their Father in Heaven. His long life was a chain of charity and loving-kindness, he would pray and do wonders for every Jew, who turned to him for prayer and salvation. He was the beloved mechutan of the great Chassidic houses of his generation, (Rabbi Yisrael of Kozhenitz, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, etc.). One of his granddaughters was the wife of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz, who was very close to his distinguished grandfather. Many important dynasties of Rebbes and rabbis are descended from him. His son in law is Rebbe Yitzchak Yoel Rabinowitz the Rebbe of Linitz- Kontikoziva (1840-1885), in 1868, he succeeded his father while still living, as Rabbi and Maggid in Linitz. After the Russian government, who harassed the Chassidic Tzaddikim, expelled him to a desolate land, he settled his court in Kontikoziva in the Kherson region. His sons are Rebbe Yehoshua Heshel of Monasterishtche, Rabbi Pinchas of Kontikoziva [father of Rebbe Yisrael of Kherson and Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Kherson-Haifa] and Rabbi Meshulam Zusia of Orׁ‘l.
21.5 cm. Dair condition. Stains, wear to margins and folding marks. On verso, handwritten draft for wedding invitation from Chemerovitz, 1867
An invitation to his granddaughter's wedding, the daughter of his son Rabbi Meshulam Zusia of Zhinkov, with the bridegroom, Rabbi Yitzchak Yoel son of Rebbe Gedalia Aharon of Linitz on Thursday, the 9th of Kislev 1854, the last wedding that took place in the "holy court" of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir in Zhinkov, because he died that year. [An interesting story is told about setting the date of that wedding, see rumors and tales, at the end of the book Machshevet Nachum, (page 238): At the beginning of the year, Rebbe Yitzchak Meir sent a letter to his mechutan Rabbi Gedalia of Linitz, author of Chen Aharon in regard to the date of the wedding, which should have taken place during the month of Elul 1955. He wrote that if he wishes that his mechutan should be at the wedding, he must make the wedding earlier in the month of Kislev and so he did. After a number of months, on Rosh Chodesh Adar 1955, Rabbi Yitchak Meir died and it is known that he had foreseen the time of his death well in advance].
He ordered the invitation to be written in scribal writing saying: "¦ To the leaders of my congregation's community of Chemerovitz¦ I said, Do I hide from my beloved who are bound to me in our fathers' covenant with strong love and therefore I inform them of the day of my joy so that they too shall be joyous and happy on that day and G-d willing, on the day of your joy and festivity when you marry your children, my heart will be joyous and my soul will rejoice". Rebbe Yitzchak Meir added his signature in his own handwriting: "From one who requests peace and good for all his Jewish brethren, Yitchak Meir be Ish Chai Rebbi Heshel of Apta".
Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Apta-Zhinkov (1776-1855) was one of the greatest Rebbes of his generation. The oldest son of Rebbe Yehoshua Heshel, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. When his father was yet alive, he managed all the matters of the "holy court" of his father, the "generation's Tzaddik" which was the most central of all Chassidic courts of that generation. After his great father's death, thousands of Chassidim flocked after him and he moved his beit midrash from Medzhibozh to Zhinkov. Like his father, he was notorious for his "ahavat Yisrael" and he brought the heart of his Jewish brethren near to their Father in Heaven. His long life was a chain of charity and loving-kindness, he would pray and do wonders for every Jew, who turned to him for prayer and salvation. He was the beloved mechutan of the great Chassidic houses of his generation, (Rabbi Yisrael of Kozhenitz, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, etc.). One of his granddaughters was the wife of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz, who was very close to his distinguished grandfather. Many important dynasties of Rebbes and rabbis are descended from him. His son in law is Rebbe Yitzchak Yoel Rabinowitz the Rebbe of Linitz- Kontikoziva (1840-1885), in 1868, he succeeded his father while still living, as Rabbi and Maggid in Linitz. After the Russian government, who harassed the Chassidic Tzaddikim, expelled him to a desolate land, he settled his court in Kontikoziva in the Kherson region. His sons are Rebbe Yehoshua Heshel of Monasterishtche, Rabbi Pinchas of Kontikoziva [father of Rebbe Yisrael of Kherson and Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Kherson-Haifa] and Rabbi Meshulam Zusia of Orׁ‘l.
21.5 cm. Dair condition. Stains, wear to margins and folding marks. On verso, handwritten draft for wedding invitation from Chemerovitz, 1867
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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The remnants of a Shtar Beit Din¦ Wednesday, the 16th of the month of Sivan 5¦ here in Jerusalem which is settled on the Shiloach and on water pits¦ ". The husband "Yitzchak called Palma" wrote a get to his wife Esther and he appoints Yitzchak ben Aharon as his messenger to deliver the get. The messenger undertakes to deliver the get to the woman only after she writes a shtar mechila of all her husband's obligations to her, because he has already paid all she is entitled to according to her ketuba.
An interesting and important testimony to a Beit Din's ruling in practice from over four hundred years ago. (Enclosed is the letter of an expert Mr. Yosef Avivi about this document, who dates the letter to the 17th century).
Leaf c. 29 cm. with many damages (restored). We have just the right half of the leaf.
An interesting and important testimony to a Beit Din's ruling in practice from over four hundred years ago. (Enclosed is the letter of an expert Mr. Yosef Avivi about this document, who dates the letter to the 17th century).
Leaf c. 29 cm. with many damages (restored). We have just the right half of the leaf.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Bashan, to Rabbi David Berlin Rabbi of Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek. Hamburg, 1769.
"Thank you for the good you have done for me, Hamburg Leaders¦ but the tzaddik's prayers have achieved half, since they have only sent a third of what the Altona community has sent¦ and the completion of the mitzvah is yet to be done to speak to the Wandsbek community¦ and The True Helper will abundantly prepare our sustenance and all our needs with plenty from His Full Hands that we should not need other people's help and that we should be amongst the givers and helpers and not the receivers¦ ".
Rabbi Ya'akov Bashan, born in Amsterdam, Rabbi of the Sefardi community of Hamburg. Some attribute the book Yashresh Ya'akov (Altona 1668) to him that he published under the name of Rabbi Ya'akov Babani of Sefad [who was staying at that time in Hamburg]. He was the Ramchal's companion and admirer. After he began to write a book of ethics with a chapter about the way to acquire righteousness, he saw the Ramchal's manuscript of Mesilat Yesharim, and therefore hid his work and became the initiator, proofreader and publisher of Mesilat Yesharim (see his introduction to the first edition of the book).
The recipient, Rabbi David Berlin (died 1771, Otzar HaRabbanim 4732), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Mochiach and brother of Rabbi Yeshaya Pik Berlin. Rabbi of Communities Altona, Hamburg, Wandsbek until his death [see: Ducas, Iva L'Moshav, pages 59-63].
14 cm. Good condition, stains.
"Thank you for the good you have done for me, Hamburg Leaders¦ but the tzaddik's prayers have achieved half, since they have only sent a third of what the Altona community has sent¦ and the completion of the mitzvah is yet to be done to speak to the Wandsbek community¦ and The True Helper will abundantly prepare our sustenance and all our needs with plenty from His Full Hands that we should not need other people's help and that we should be amongst the givers and helpers and not the receivers¦ ".
Rabbi Ya'akov Bashan, born in Amsterdam, Rabbi of the Sefardi community of Hamburg. Some attribute the book Yashresh Ya'akov (Altona 1668) to him that he published under the name of Rabbi Ya'akov Babani of Sefad [who was staying at that time in Hamburg]. He was the Ramchal's companion and admirer. After he began to write a book of ethics with a chapter about the way to acquire righteousness, he saw the Ramchal's manuscript of Mesilat Yesharim, and therefore hid his work and became the initiator, proofreader and publisher of Mesilat Yesharim (see his introduction to the first edition of the book).
The recipient, Rabbi David Berlin (died 1771, Otzar HaRabbanim 4732), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Mochiach and brother of Rabbi Yeshaya Pik Berlin. Rabbi of Communities Altona, Hamburg, Wandsbek until his death [see: Ducas, Iva L'Moshav, pages 59-63].
14 cm. Good condition, stains.
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![Handwritten leaves from Italy. [18th century].
1-2. Two copies of letters of recommendation. The first, to a needy Torah sch](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/450.jpg "Letters - Italy")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Handwritten leaves from Italy. [18th century].
1-2. Two copies of letters of recommendation. The first, to a needy Torah scholar by the name of Rabbi Nachman HaLevi. Rome, [Shvat, 1771?]. The second, recommendation for charity donations for Machlof Alshich"¦ befallen with many hardships¦ and is desolate¦ and since he has lost his recommendation letter which he had, we beg of you to recommend him". Rome, Florence, Seina [Adar, 1780].
3. Handwritten leaf, [letter?]. Written in Italian. At head of leaf in Hebrew:"Virtue of Yeshiva". On reverse side of leaf in Hebrew:"ready and willing to receive the blessing of His Torah's honor¦".
4. Letter in Italian. Sent to Moshe Cohen in Mantua. [Mantua?], 1788.
Various sizes and conditions.
1-2. Two copies of letters of recommendation. The first, to a needy Torah scholar by the name of Rabbi Nachman HaLevi. Rome, [Shvat, 1771?]. The second, recommendation for charity donations for Machlof Alshich"¦ befallen with many hardships¦ and is desolate¦ and since he has lost his recommendation letter which he had, we beg of you to recommend him". Rome, Florence, Seina [Adar, 1780].
3. Handwritten leaf, [letter?]. Written in Italian. At head of leaf in Hebrew:"Virtue of Yeshiva". On reverse side of leaf in Hebrew:"ready and willing to receive the blessing of His Torah's honor¦".
4. Letter in Italian. Sent to Moshe Cohen in Mantua. [Mantua?], 1788.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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A collection of documents, shtarot and rulings signed by Morrocan rabbis, Tituan. 1829-1856.
Some of the rabbis: Rabbi Avraham Anhori, Rabbi Shlomo Nahon, Rabbi Reuven Almaliech, Rabbi Menachem Anhori, Rabbi Ya'akov Gershon, Rabbi Avraham Gavezon, Rabbi Yosef Ashkenazi, Rabbi Yehuda Katan, Rabbi Vidal Yisrael, Rabbi Moshe Atiye, Rabbi Shemaya Elmaliech, Rabbi Yosef Chajuel, Rabbi Yichye Ben-Uliyel, Rabbi Ya'akov Abu-Katzitz, and others.
20 documents, various size and condition, most in good condition.
Some of the rabbis: Rabbi Avraham Anhori, Rabbi Shlomo Nahon, Rabbi Reuven Almaliech, Rabbi Menachem Anhori, Rabbi Ya'akov Gershon, Rabbi Avraham Gavezon, Rabbi Yosef Ashkenazi, Rabbi Yehuda Katan, Rabbi Vidal Yisrael, Rabbi Moshe Atiye, Rabbi Shemaya Elmaliech, Rabbi Yosef Chajuel, Rabbi Yichye Ben-Uliyel, Rabbi Ya'akov Abu-Katzitz, and others.
20 documents, various size and condition, most in good condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Collection of letters which were sent by Rabbi Refael Chaim Moshe Ben Na'im to Rabbi Avraham HaLevi. Gibraltar, between 1890-1894. Public and communal matters, charity funds, slaughterers, Halachic response and more. Written and signed by him"Refael Chaim Moshe Ben Na'im".
In one of the letters he relates the customs of the Chevra Kadisha in Tituan and Haifa (which did not grant him permission to restore the tombstone of his mother after 12 months), and he writes:"I wanted to restore the tombstone of my mother in Haifa and was not granted permission. I was not given any reasonable explanation except for the pain of the deceased and its fear of the Day of Judgment as Shmuel HaNavi experienced with Ba'alat Ov; these matters pertain to the Chevra Kadisha members¦ because they are not written in the Shulchan Aruch". He continues:"I Have witnessed that nothing was written on the tombstone of Rabbi Moharitz Ben Valid after 12 months¦".
Rabbi Refael Moshe Ben Na'im (1845-1920), among the greatest Torah giants in his generation. In his childhood years was raised in Eretz Israel, among the scholars of Tiberias and Jerusalem. In 1881 moved to Gibraltar where he served in the rabbinate for forty years and was in charge of the rabbinical emissaries of Eretz Israel for all countries of northwest Africa.
5 letters, 6 leaves, various conditions, fair condition, wear, cut margins.
In one of the letters he relates the customs of the Chevra Kadisha in Tituan and Haifa (which did not grant him permission to restore the tombstone of his mother after 12 months), and he writes:"I wanted to restore the tombstone of my mother in Haifa and was not granted permission. I was not given any reasonable explanation except for the pain of the deceased and its fear of the Day of Judgment as Shmuel HaNavi experienced with Ba'alat Ov; these matters pertain to the Chevra Kadisha members¦ because they are not written in the Shulchan Aruch". He continues:"I Have witnessed that nothing was written on the tombstone of Rabbi Moharitz Ben Valid after 12 months¦".
Rabbi Refael Moshe Ben Na'im (1845-1920), among the greatest Torah giants in his generation. In his childhood years was raised in Eretz Israel, among the scholars of Tiberias and Jerusalem. In 1881 moved to Gibraltar where he served in the rabbinate for forty years and was in charge of the rabbinical emissaries of Eretz Israel for all countries of northwest Africa.
5 letters, 6 leaves, various conditions, fair condition, wear, cut margins.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Halachic letter, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Dov Yoel, Lubshin, Hol Ha-Moed Sukkot 1828.
Letter about transferring ownership of the Four Species to a minor (below age 13). Sent to"My great Torah friend Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev". Inscriptions in a different handwriting appear at the end of the letter [the recipient's?].
Rabbi Dov Yoel Zaks (1770-1835), scholar and Kabbalist, of the Sages of Lissa, became rabbi of Lubshin near Poznan in 1810. Son of Rabbi Michel Zaks, Av Beit Din of Lipna, who was also among the sages of Lissa. Both father and son were close to Rabbi Akiva Eiger who sent them several [later] published responses and letters. (See enclosed material).
2pp. approx.20.5 cm. Good condition.
Letter about transferring ownership of the Four Species to a minor (below age 13). Sent to"My great Torah friend Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev". Inscriptions in a different handwriting appear at the end of the letter [the recipient's?].
Rabbi Dov Yoel Zaks (1770-1835), scholar and Kabbalist, of the Sages of Lissa, became rabbi of Lubshin near Poznan in 1810. Son of Rabbi Michel Zaks, Av Beit Din of Lipna, who was also among the sages of Lissa. Both father and son were close to Rabbi Akiva Eiger who sent them several [later] published responses and letters. (See enclosed material).
2pp. approx.20.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Leaf with numerous signatures, the following bit of inscription appears on the leaf header"All the regulations detailed in the previous leaf¦ [are meant] to reinforce Torah practice, and they have taken upon themselves to fulfill everything that is mentioned there, and with faith they have signed [this leaf]". [Bialystok? c.1840].
Over 70 signatures, based on the names, it appears that the signatories belonged to a group of Torah scholars in the town of Bialystok and its surroundings dating back to the early 1840's. Featured signatures: Rabbi Gershon¦; Rabbi Menachem Nachum Tsazmir [1806-1886, disciple of the Chatam Sofer, was ABD of Zalishtshik, wandered in several places in the towns of Lithuania and Poland as well]; Rabbi Yechiel Duber Volkovisky [among the noble-men of Bialystok, Rabbi Eliezer Ha-Babli author of the Sefer Ha-Tzava learned at his Beit Midrash for about forty two years]. Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Eisenstadt [apparently the grandfather of Rabbi Dr. Moshe Eliezer Eisenstadt, 1869-1944]; Rabbi Mordechai son of Rabbi Shimon [Rabbi Mordechai Rogoznitzki, who emigrated from Bialystok to Jerusalem and whose name is signed on Kollel documents from Horodna between 1870-1880]; Rabbi David Avraham Kempner [1821-1892, author of Le-Mateh Yehuda, native of Polzk resident of Bialystok; Rabbi Chaim Shaul son of Rabbi Mordechai Pines of Volkovysk and many more names.
2pp. 31cm approx. Fair condition, tears, tear affecting the header's text.
Over 70 signatures, based on the names, it appears that the signatories belonged to a group of Torah scholars in the town of Bialystok and its surroundings dating back to the early 1840's. Featured signatures: Rabbi Gershon¦; Rabbi Menachem Nachum Tsazmir [1806-1886, disciple of the Chatam Sofer, was ABD of Zalishtshik, wandered in several places in the towns of Lithuania and Poland as well]; Rabbi Yechiel Duber Volkovisky [among the noble-men of Bialystok, Rabbi Eliezer Ha-Babli author of the Sefer Ha-Tzava learned at his Beit Midrash for about forty two years]. Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Eisenstadt [apparently the grandfather of Rabbi Dr. Moshe Eliezer Eisenstadt, 1869-1944]; Rabbi Mordechai son of Rabbi Shimon [Rabbi Mordechai Rogoznitzki, who emigrated from Bialystok to Jerusalem and whose name is signed on Kollel documents from Horodna between 1870-1880]; Rabbi David Avraham Kempner [1821-1892, author of Le-Mateh Yehuda, native of Polzk resident of Bialystok; Rabbi Chaim Shaul son of Rabbi Mordechai Pines of Volkovysk and many more names.
2pp. 31cm approx. Fair condition, tears, tear affecting the header's text.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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A letter signed by 15 Heads of the Seret Community, to Rabbi Shlomo Kluger. 1867.
The letter is about a controversy in the city over the appointment of the shochet's son to succeed his father, in opposition to the opinion of Rebbe Alter Yosef son of the Rabbi of Kosov (Rabbi Alter Yosef Hager of Radevits).
29.5 cm. Fair condition, tears and non-professional pasting.
On reverse side of leaf attempts at signing Shlomo Kluger with a quill [possibly his own handwriting].
The letter is about a controversy in the city over the appointment of the shochet's son to succeed his father, in opposition to the opinion of Rebbe Alter Yosef son of the Rabbi of Kosov (Rabbi Alter Yosef Hager of Radevits).
29.5 cm. Fair condition, tears and non-professional pasting.
On reverse side of leaf attempts at signing Shlomo Kluger with a quill [possibly his own handwriting].
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Lengthy letter of apology, from the people of Safed to the Baron Edmond Rothschild. 14 Sivan (1887). Fine scribe writing, unsigned.
The letter mentions their meeting"in the village of Gei Oni called Rosh Pina"; they apologize to the Baron Rothschild and renege on their agreement saying that they decided to prohibit the establishment of schools [of enlightenment] -"because we are inhabitants of the county of our forefathers we wish to only study G-D's Torah which is all that our soul desires, and for this purpose alone our Yeshiva was founded to reinforce our faith and not to teach any foreign studies".
37.5 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, minor tears and wear.
The letter mentions their meeting"in the village of Gei Oni called Rosh Pina"; they apologize to the Baron Rothschild and renege on their agreement saying that they decided to prohibit the establishment of schools [of enlightenment] -"because we are inhabitants of the county of our forefathers we wish to only study G-D's Torah which is all that our soul desires, and for this purpose alone our Yeshiva was founded to reinforce our faith and not to teach any foreign studies".
37.5 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, minor tears and wear.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Letter of guidance and Shana Tova greeting, handwritten and stamped by the Rebbe of Bolechow Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Padua. [Bolechow, Galicia].
Letter sent to his disciples in which the Admor requests from the Hassidim:"You shall dwell together with love, peace and friendship because that is the essence of the Jewish faith¦ to receive G-D's abundance through peace; for children, life and livelihood¦", he writes that he will speak in detail when they visit him on Rosh HaShana and blesses:"May they be sealed for life¦and all their wishes be fulfilled¦ may they have a salvation¦".
The Admor Rebbe Yehoshua Heschel Padua (1844-1904, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 2, 74), from the dynasty of Nashkiz, served as Rebbe in Bolechow and was admired by all sects. His Torah is presented in the books Mikdash Shlomo - by his son-in-law Rabbi Shlomo Chaim of Bolechow who succeeded him.
12X18 cm. Fair condition. Tear with omission of text on right side of leaf. Tears on margins and on folding marks, scotch taped. Seals of Rebbe.
Letter sent to his disciples in which the Admor requests from the Hassidim:"You shall dwell together with love, peace and friendship because that is the essence of the Jewish faith¦ to receive G-D's abundance through peace; for children, life and livelihood¦", he writes that he will speak in detail when they visit him on Rosh HaShana and blesses:"May they be sealed for life¦and all their wishes be fulfilled¦ may they have a salvation¦".
The Admor Rebbe Yehoshua Heschel Padua (1844-1904, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 2, 74), from the dynasty of Nashkiz, served as Rebbe in Bolechow and was admired by all sects. His Torah is presented in the books Mikdash Shlomo - by his son-in-law Rabbi Shlomo Chaim of Bolechow who succeeded him.
12X18 cm. Fair condition. Tear with omission of text on right side of leaf. Tears on margins and on folding marks, scotch taped. Seals of Rebbe.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Three letters handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yitzchak Menachem Danziger of Alexander, to his relative Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kupershtoch Rabbi of Makova who immigrated to Jerusalem. Alexander, c. 1927-1930.
Enclosed: a letter (an old lithographic copy of a handwritten letter) by the rebbe to the heads of Kollel Poland in Jerusalem, regarding the proper distribution of the kollel's money [a topic that was controversial in those days and apparently this letter was photocopied and publicized during that polemic].
The content of the letters: a request to pray for his expectant daughter at the holy places, about his book Ani ben Pachma, about matters concerning Kollel Poland etc.
Rebbe Yitzchak Menachem Danziger of Alexander (1880-1942) was a prominent rebbe of his generation. He was educated by his grandfather, the founder of the dynasty of Rabbi Yechiel of Alexander (who was the brother in law of Rabbi Yisrael Nisan, the recipient of these letters), by his uncle Rabbi Yerachmiel Yisrael Yitzchak, author of Yismach Yisrael, and by his father Rebbe Shmuel Zvi of Alexander, author of Tiferet Shmuel.
In 1924, he was crowned as rebbe, after 70 [!] leading Polish rabbis who were his father's Chassidim, requested that he continue leading the dynasty. During his leadership, the Alexander Chassidic community in Poland grew and numbered tens of thousands of Jews. With his brother Rabbi Avraham Chaim Danziger, he founded the chain of the Beit Yisrael Yeshivot in memory of his uncle the author of Yismach Yisrael. He was murdered in the Holocaust with all his children and grandchildren without leaving any survivors. After the Holocaust, what remained of Alexander Chassidim gathered around his cousin Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Tehiberg and crowned him as Rebbe. His Chassidim compiled whatever remained of his Torah writings and printed them in the book Akedat Yitzchak. The recipient of the letters: Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kupershtoch, (1858-1930) son in law of the sister of the first Alexander Rebbe, Rebbe Yechiel Danziger. He served as rabbi of Purzyce and Makova, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1925 where he established a branch of the chain of Alexander yeshivot, see Item 299.
4 items, varied size and condition: the 3 letters in his own handwriting are in good condition, file holes. (+ a lithographic leaf, in fair-poor condition, damage to margins and tears with omission(..
Enclosed: a letter (an old lithographic copy of a handwritten letter) by the rebbe to the heads of Kollel Poland in Jerusalem, regarding the proper distribution of the kollel's money [a topic that was controversial in those days and apparently this letter was photocopied and publicized during that polemic].
The content of the letters: a request to pray for his expectant daughter at the holy places, about his book Ani ben Pachma, about matters concerning Kollel Poland etc.
Rebbe Yitzchak Menachem Danziger of Alexander (1880-1942) was a prominent rebbe of his generation. He was educated by his grandfather, the founder of the dynasty of Rabbi Yechiel of Alexander (who was the brother in law of Rabbi Yisrael Nisan, the recipient of these letters), by his uncle Rabbi Yerachmiel Yisrael Yitzchak, author of Yismach Yisrael, and by his father Rebbe Shmuel Zvi of Alexander, author of Tiferet Shmuel.
In 1924, he was crowned as rebbe, after 70 [!] leading Polish rabbis who were his father's Chassidim, requested that he continue leading the dynasty. During his leadership, the Alexander Chassidic community in Poland grew and numbered tens of thousands of Jews. With his brother Rabbi Avraham Chaim Danziger, he founded the chain of the Beit Yisrael Yeshivot in memory of his uncle the author of Yismach Yisrael. He was murdered in the Holocaust with all his children and grandchildren without leaving any survivors. After the Holocaust, what remained of Alexander Chassidim gathered around his cousin Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Tehiberg and crowned him as Rebbe. His Chassidim compiled whatever remained of his Torah writings and printed them in the book Akedat Yitzchak. The recipient of the letters: Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kupershtoch, (1858-1930) son in law of the sister of the first Alexander Rebbe, Rebbe Yechiel Danziger. He served as rabbi of Purzyce and Makova, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1925 where he established a branch of the chain of Alexander yeshivot, see Item 299.
4 items, varied size and condition: the 3 letters in his own handwriting are in good condition, file holes. (+ a lithographic leaf, in fair-poor condition, damage to margins and tears with omission(..
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