Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer HaTikunim, Tikunei HaZohar by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Sections 1-2 [two volumes]. Belgrade, [1851]. * Seder Slichot for early morning hours. Livorno, [1852]. * Slichot as customary by the Sephardim, including a translation into Ladino [page facing page]. Vienna, 1865.
First two books contain signatures of Rabbi Ovadia Hadaya, and last two books contain signatures of his father Rabbi Shalom Hadaya. [Binding leaves of one of books contain version of confession of the Chida, in Sephardic handwriting].
The Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hadaya [1862-1945, Otzar HaRabbanim 18135) was among the Torah scholars of Aleppo and chief Kabbalist in Jerusalem; from 1927 served as dean of the kabbalist Yeshiva in Beit Kel and from 1930 served as Av Beit Din of Jerusalem. His compositions include: Seh L'Beit Avot, Shalom L'Am and Dover Shalom.
His son, the Kabbalist Rabbi Ovadia Hadaya (1890-1969, Otzar HaRabbanim 16544). Among the directors of Yeshivat Porat Yosef. Served as chief rabbi and Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva. Member of the Beit Din HaGadol in Jerusalem. Founder of the Beit Kel Yeshiva for Kabbalists in the new city. Author of Yaskil Avdi Responsa - 8 sections, and additional books on the revealed and concealed facets of Torah.
Total of 4 books. Sizes and conditions vary.
First two books contain signatures of Rabbi Ovadia Hadaya, and last two books contain signatures of his father Rabbi Shalom Hadaya. [Binding leaves of one of books contain version of confession of the Chida, in Sephardic handwriting].
The Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hadaya [1862-1945, Otzar HaRabbanim 18135) was among the Torah scholars of Aleppo and chief Kabbalist in Jerusalem; from 1927 served as dean of the kabbalist Yeshiva in Beit Kel and from 1930 served as Av Beit Din of Jerusalem. His compositions include: Seh L'Beit Avot, Shalom L'Am and Dover Shalom.
His son, the Kabbalist Rabbi Ovadia Hadaya (1890-1969, Otzar HaRabbanim 16544). Among the directors of Yeshivat Porat Yosef. Served as chief rabbi and Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva. Member of the Beit Din HaGadol in Jerusalem. Founder of the Beit Kel Yeshiva for Kabbalists in the new city. Author of Yaskil Avdi Responsa - 8 sections, and additional books on the revealed and concealed facets of Torah.
Total of 4 books. Sizes and conditions vary.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Two books by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Pochovitzer of Pinsk. Section 1: Sefer Kneh Chochma, homilies on repentance, Torah, Mitzvot and Holidays. Frankfurt am der Oder, [1681]. Bound with Section 2: Sefer Derech Chochma, homilies and collections from books of Yirah [fear of G-D]. Frankfurt am der Oder, [1681].
Two cut off glosses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting. Handwritten signature:"Ya'akov Katzin" - apparently, the Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Katzin (1900-1995, Otzar HaRabbanim 9901), sixth generation in the rabbinate of the Katzin Aram Tzova dynasty and son-in-law of the Ga'on Rabbi Shalom Hadaya. Founded and headed the Gan HaLevanon Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Major part of his life served as rabbi of the Halab congregation in New York. Authored many compositions in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah; among those printed: Or HaLevana, Pri Etz HaGan and others.
Compositions bound in reverse order and incomplete. Derech Chochma: 64 [missing 65-67] leaves. Kneh Chochma: 5-62 [missing 1-4] leaves [leaves 61-62 bound between leaves 56-57]. 29 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, moth stains, wear on leaf margins. Cut margins bordering text. Damaged binding.
Two cut off glosses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting. Handwritten signature:"Ya'akov Katzin" - apparently, the Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Katzin (1900-1995, Otzar HaRabbanim 9901), sixth generation in the rabbinate of the Katzin Aram Tzova dynasty and son-in-law of the Ga'on Rabbi Shalom Hadaya. Founded and headed the Gan HaLevanon Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Major part of his life served as rabbi of the Halab congregation in New York. Authored many compositions in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah; among those printed: Or HaLevana, Pri Etz HaGan and others.
Compositions bound in reverse order and incomplete. Derech Chochma: 64 [missing 65-67] leaves. Kneh Chochma: 5-62 [missing 1-4] leaves [leaves 61-62 bound between leaves 56-57]. 29 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, moth stains, wear on leaf margins. Cut margins bordering text. Damaged binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Sha'agat Aryeh, Chiddushim on Makot Tractate, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib son of Rabbi Baruch Bendit. Bialystok, [1805].
Ownership notations and various signatures. Signatures from 1806 of"Shabtai son of Rabbi Binyamin Bishka Katz of Orly¦".
The Ga'on Rabbi Shabtai Katz (passed away in 1820, Otzar HaRabbanim 18071), Av Beit Din in Shanadva and afterwards in Orly (Poland). His Chiddushim were printed in the book Shevet Achim (Vilna, 1833) together with Chiddushim by his brother Rabbi Nachman Katz.
[2], 60 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage, several tears. Stamps. Worn binding.
Ownership notations and various signatures. Signatures from 1806 of"Shabtai son of Rabbi Binyamin Bishka Katz of Orly¦".
The Ga'on Rabbi Shabtai Katz (passed away in 1820, Otzar HaRabbanim 18071), Av Beit Din in Shanadva and afterwards in Orly (Poland). His Chiddushim were printed in the book Shevet Achim (Vilna, 1833) together with Chiddushim by his brother Rabbi Nachman Katz.
[2], 60 leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, moth damage, several tears. Stamps. Worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Sefer Orach L'Chaim, Hassidic articles on the Torah, by Rabbi Avraham Chaim of Zlatshov. [Lvov,"As printed in Vilna"], [1838?]. Second edition. Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, Rabbi Yisrael Hopstein - the Maggid of Koznitz, Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of Apta and others.
Signatures and stamps by Rabbi"Moshe Twerski¦ of Krasna". - The Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Twerski of Krasna (born in 1895, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 3, 277), of the Anipoli dynasty, son of Rabbi Aharon Elimelech Shneur Zlaman Twerski, son-in-law of Rabbi Yechezkel HaCohen of Radomsk. Perished in the Holocaust.
Leaves 1-20 bound at end of book [of: [1], 44 leaves] from Torah Ohr by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, on the Torah. [Lvov? 1851?].
[5], 60, 63-112 leaves [+ 20 leaves of Torah Ohr]. 25 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Old binding.
Signatures and stamps by Rabbi"Moshe Twerski¦ of Krasna". - The Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Twerski of Krasna (born in 1895, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 3, 277), of the Anipoli dynasty, son of Rabbi Aharon Elimelech Shneur Zlaman Twerski, son-in-law of Rabbi Yechezkel HaCohen of Radomsk. Perished in the Holocaust.
Leaves 1-20 bound at end of book [of: [1], 44 leaves] from Torah Ohr by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, on the Torah. [Lvov? 1851?].
[5], 60, 63-112 leaves [+ 20 leaves of Torah Ohr]. 25 cm. Good condition, stains and wear. Old binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Collection of books from the library of Rabbi Yisrael Welcz chief Av Beit Din of Budapest.
The Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Welcz (1887-1974. Otzar HaRabbanim 11910), rabbi in Tinia and chief Av Beit Din of Budapest; immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1946 where he was known as one of the greatest rabbis, participated in the editing and management of Otzar HaPoskim [treasury of Halachic rulings] and more. Author of Chok L'Yisrael.
Total of 11 books in nine volumes. Various sizes and conditions. All books contain stamps of the Rabbi from various periods. See list in the Hebrew description
The Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Welcz (1887-1974. Otzar HaRabbanim 11910), rabbi in Tinia and chief Av Beit Din of Budapest; immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1946 where he was known as one of the greatest rabbis, participated in the editing and management of Otzar HaPoskim [treasury of Halachic rulings] and more. Author of Chok L'Yisrael.
Total of 11 books in nine volumes. Various sizes and conditions. All books contain stamps of the Rabbi from various periods. See list in the Hebrew description
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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12 books in seven volumes, various sizes and conditions. See list in the Hebrew description
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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5 books, various sizes and conditions. See list in the Hebrew description
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Collection of books from the library of the Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Yehudah Leib Auerbach, some contain ownership stamps of Rabbi Auerbach from various periods as well as ownership notations in his handwriting. Rabbi Chaim Yehudah Leib Auerbach (1887-1954, Otzar HaRabbanim 6334), Hassid and Kabbalist, son of the righteous Rabbi Avraham Dov Auerbach grandson of the Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Dov Auerbach Av Beit Din of Chamelnik, son-in-law of author of Toldot Ya'akov Yosef), among the greatest scholars of Jerusalem, Rosh Yeshiva of the Sha'ar HaShamayim Yeshiva of Kabbalah. His son is the Ga'on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Rosh Yeshiva of Kol Torah. His son-in-law is the Jerusalemite Maggid, the Ga'on Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Shvadron. Additional ownership stamps and signatures.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Avnei Milu'im, on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib HaCohen Heller, Stettin, 1860. *Simlah Chadashah - Tvu'ot Shor, on the laws of Yoreh De'ah, by Rabbi Alexander Sender Shor, with commentaries: Levushei Srad, Da'at Kedoshim, etc. Warsaw, [1901]. *Keren L'David, responsa on Orach Chaim, Rabbi Eliezer David Greenwald. Satmar, 1929. *Yad Ramah responsa, on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and novellae on topics, Rabbi Moshe Zvi Fuchs. Grosswardein, 1939.
On protective leaf of the first book, signature of Hillel Pollack. Rabbi Hillel Pollack (1810-1893, HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, pages 124-126), a disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who called him and his relative and friend "Kodesh Hillulim LaHashem". He was rabbi of Szֳ szrֳ©gen (Hungary) from 1866 until his death.
All the books have glosses handwritten by his grandson Rabbi Yisrael Freund, who also served in the Szֳ szrֳ©gen rabbinate, disciple of the author of Ktav Sofer and Rabbi Moshe Zvi Fuchs author of Yad Rama, and a prominent rabbi in Hungary. He together with his community were murdered in the Holocaust in 1944. While in Auschwitz, he delivered a testament to his son to print his writings.
In this book Yad Rama authored by his teacher Rabbi M. Z. Fuchs, Rabbi Freund writes his comments in awe and self-depreciation before his teacher: "I beg forgiveness from my Master, my Rebbe and I am dust under his feet but what shall I do since I did not understand his words¦ ". His stamp is in the second book.
Both books have signatures, and all books have stamps and glosses, from his son Rabbi David Yehuda Freund (died 1985), son in law of Rabbi Yechezkel Panet, Rabbi in Batiz, later his father's "assistant rabbi" in Szֳ szrֳ©gen and after that Rabbi of Kehilat Yerai'im in Bucharest. He survived the Holocaust, immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and served as rabbi in Netanya and afterwards in Jerusalem. He authored Alufei Yehuda.
4 books. Varied size. General good condition.
On protective leaf of the first book, signature of Hillel Pollack. Rabbi Hillel Pollack (1810-1893, HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, pages 124-126), a disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who called him and his relative and friend "Kodesh Hillulim LaHashem". He was rabbi of Szֳ szrֳ©gen (Hungary) from 1866 until his death.
All the books have glosses handwritten by his grandson Rabbi Yisrael Freund, who also served in the Szֳ szrֳ©gen rabbinate, disciple of the author of Ktav Sofer and Rabbi Moshe Zvi Fuchs author of Yad Rama, and a prominent rabbi in Hungary. He together with his community were murdered in the Holocaust in 1944. While in Auschwitz, he delivered a testament to his son to print his writings.
In this book Yad Rama authored by his teacher Rabbi M. Z. Fuchs, Rabbi Freund writes his comments in awe and self-depreciation before his teacher: "I beg forgiveness from my Master, my Rebbe and I am dust under his feet but what shall I do since I did not understand his words¦ ". His stamp is in the second book.
Both books have signatures, and all books have stamps and glosses, from his son Rabbi David Yehuda Freund (died 1985), son in law of Rabbi Yechezkel Panet, Rabbi in Batiz, later his father's "assistant rabbi" in Szֳ szrֳ©gen and after that Rabbi of Kehilat Yerai'im in Bucharest. He survived the Holocaust, immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and served as rabbi in Netanya and afterwards in Jerusalem. He authored Alufei Yehuda.
4 books. Varied size. General good condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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1. Chaim Sha'al, halachic responsa, Part 2. Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. Livorno, [1795]. On Leaf a, (cutoff) signature of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Lebton, a prominent rabbi in Aleppo, author of Nochach HaShulchan (see: Likdoshim Asher Ba'Aretz, page 64). A number of glosses in Oriental handwriting on title page and book leaves.
2. Nechpa BaKesef, halachic novellae, Part 2, by Rabbi Yonah Navon. Jerusalem, [1843]. (S. HaLevi, 13). Dedication (cutoff) on title page, two glosses in Oriental handwriting.
3. Rosh Mashbir, responsa on Choshen Mishpat, Part 2, by Rabbi Yosef Modi'ano. Salonika, [1840]. Self-dedication on title page: "A gift from the Chacham Author Yosef Yeshaya Modiano" and additional signatures. Stamp (erased) of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, and corrections in the book in his handwriting.
4. Ratzuf Ahava, explanation of the Tosfot on topics of aggada, by Rabbi Nissim Algazi. Verona, [1649]. Fair-poor condition. Signature (cutoff) of Rabbi Shabtai HaLevi [of Constantinople ?] and glosses in his handwriting.
4 books. Varied size and condition.
2. Nechpa BaKesef, halachic novellae, Part 2, by Rabbi Yonah Navon. Jerusalem, [1843]. (S. HaLevi, 13). Dedication (cutoff) on title page, two glosses in Oriental handwriting.
3. Rosh Mashbir, responsa on Choshen Mishpat, Part 2, by Rabbi Yosef Modi'ano. Salonika, [1840]. Self-dedication on title page: "A gift from the Chacham Author Yosef Yeshaya Modiano" and additional signatures. Stamp (erased) of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, and corrections in the book in his handwriting.
4. Ratzuf Ahava, explanation of the Tosfot on topics of aggada, by Rabbi Nissim Algazi. Verona, [1649]. Fair-poor condition. Signature (cutoff) of Rabbi Shabtai HaLevi [of Constantinople ?] and glosses in his handwriting.
4 books. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Agadat Eliyahu, commentary on aggadic sayings in the Talmud Yerushalmi, Part 1, by Rabbi Eliyahu HaCohen of Istanbul [author of Shevet Musar]. Istanbul, [1755]. First edition.
On reverse side of title page, a long dedication in Oriental handwriting.
Rabbi Ya'akov Ashkenazi Di Corona (died 1769), a Sefardi Torah scholar in Jerusalem, companion of Rabbi Yitzchak Zerachya Azulai - the Chida's father, a Jerusalem emissary to Turkey and Europe. During his missions, he met Torah leaders in European countries, and the Nodah B'Yehuda mentions him in a responsum "I was asked by the Perfect Chacham Ya'akov Dicorni [Di Corona] an emissary from Jerusalem¦" (Responsa Nodah B'Yehuda Tanina, 133). [See: Ya'ari, Shluchei Eretz Yisrael, Page 396].
[2], 124 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, stains. Moth marks. Detached, worn binding.
On reverse side of title page, a long dedication in Oriental handwriting.
Rabbi Ya'akov Ashkenazi Di Corona (died 1769), a Sefardi Torah scholar in Jerusalem, companion of Rabbi Yitzchak Zerachya Azulai - the Chida's father, a Jerusalem emissary to Turkey and Europe. During his missions, he met Torah leaders in European countries, and the Nodah B'Yehuda mentions him in a responsum "I was asked by the Perfect Chacham Ya'akov Dicorni [Di Corona] an emissary from Jerusalem¦" (Responsa Nodah B'Yehuda Tanina, 133). [See: Ya'ari, Shluchei Eretz Yisrael, Page 396].
[2], 124 leaves. 30 cm. Good-fair condition, stains. Moth marks. Detached, worn binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Gur Aryeh, novellae on the Talmud and the Rambam, rules of the Talmud. Rabbi Mas'ud Chermon. Livorno, [1846].
On title page, author's handwritten and signed dedication: "A gift to my soulmate the chacham¦ Rabbi Eliyahu Karsinti¦ and with him the dear son¦ the Chacham Rabbi Nissim Kasinti¦ from the author¦ Mas'ud Chermon". Two glosses in Oriental handwriting.
Rabbi Mas'ud Chermon (died 1866), Rabbi and teacher in Wahran (Algeria), see: Malchei Yeshurun, page 104.
[3], 224 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains, few moth marks. Stamps. Old binding.
On title page, author's handwritten and signed dedication: "A gift to my soulmate the chacham¦ Rabbi Eliyahu Karsinti¦ and with him the dear son¦ the Chacham Rabbi Nissim Kasinti¦ from the author¦ Mas'ud Chermon". Two glosses in Oriental handwriting.
Rabbi Mas'ud Chermon (died 1866), Rabbi and teacher in Wahran (Algeria), see: Malchei Yeshurun, page 104.
[3], 224 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains, few moth marks. Stamps. Old binding.
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