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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A letter by Rebbe Yochanan Sofer of Erloi, with his signature. Jerusalem, Shvat 1990. *Letter of New Year wishes and blessings handwritten and signed by Rebbe of Radzin - Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard Rabbi of Sosnovitza. [Bnei Brak], 1990. *Letter signed by the Shomrei Emunim Rebbe - Rebbe Avraham Chaim Roth of Beregsaz. Bnei Brak, Kislev 1983. *New Year card, with blessings and wishes handwritten by Rebbe Chanoch Henich Burstein of Sochatshev (on reverse side a letter from a relative called Shmuel). *A receipt of Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias, signed by Rabbi David Minzberg and Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Birkat Avraham of Slonim.
6 items. Varied size. General good condition.
6 items. Varied size. General good condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Invititation by Rebbe David Twersky of Skvira on the marriage of his granddaughter to the son of Rebbe Ya'akov Yisrael V'Yeshurun of Berestovitz. New York, 2008.
A special letter of dedication is printed on the right side of the invitation, by the Skvira Rebbe to Rabbi Moshe Sternbach; "Plenty of life and blessings and great peace to the renowned Gaon¦ Rabbi Moshe Ra'avad of Jerusalem¦ with love I invite him to partake of our joy¦ G-d should send plenty of joyous occasions and salvation for all Jews¦". At the end of the printed letter is the Rebbe's own signature "David ben Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef".
21.5 cm. Very good condition, light creases.
A special letter of dedication is printed on the right side of the invitation, by the Skvira Rebbe to Rabbi Moshe Sternbach; "Plenty of life and blessings and great peace to the renowned Gaon¦ Rabbi Moshe Ra'avad of Jerusalem¦ with love I invite him to partake of our joy¦ G-d should send plenty of joyous occasions and salvation for all Jews¦". At the end of the printed letter is the Rebbe's own signature "David ben Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef".
21.5 cm. Very good condition, light creases.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
Including buyer's premium
1. A letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yisrael Halberstam of Zhmigrod, to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovetsky [Chairman of Agudat Yisrael in Tel Aviv], requesting "to send packages to Russia to our family¦ ", with a letter from his brother Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam - The Rebbe of Tzam-Zhmigrod. Jerusalem, 1944.
2. A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Moshe Halberstam Ra'avad of the Eidah HaCharedit, to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovetsky. He mentions "our grandfather author of Or LaShamayim of Apta¦ ". Jerusalem, 1968.
3. An official postcard by Rebbe Ya'akov Halbestam of Tschakowa with letters and signatures of his sons: Rabbi Meir Halberstam, Rabbi Naftali Halberstam, his wife Mrs. Eidel Dina, his daughter Mrs. Feiga and her husband Rabbi Yehoshua Malovetsky. The postcard was sent to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovetsky, with blessings for the New Year and hope for good tidings from "our brothers who are in the 'Valley of Tears'". Jerusalem, 1944.
The renowned Torah scholars Rabbi Moshe Halberstam (1932-2002) Ra'avad of the Eidah HaChareidit in Jerusalem, Rabbi Naftali Halberstam (born in 1928) the Rebbe of Tschakowa and Chairman of the Kashrut Committee of the Eidah HaChareidit, and Rabbi Meir Halberstam (born 1927) Rebbi of Tschakowa-Bnei Brak, the sons of Rebbe Ya'akov Halberstam of Tschakowa (1902-1968), son of Rebbe Sinai of Kolashitz and Zhmigrod and great-grandson of the author of the Divrei Chaim. Rabbi Ya'akov's brothers are: Rabbi Yisrael Halberstam (1911-2007) the Rebbe of Zhmigrod, and Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam (1912-2007) Rebbe of Sanz-Zhmigrod. Rebbe Ya'akov's wife is Rebbetzin Eidel Dina Halberstam, daughter of Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz.
3 leaves. Official stationary. Varied size. Good condition.
2. A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Moshe Halberstam Ra'avad of the Eidah HaCharedit, to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovetsky. He mentions "our grandfather author of Or LaShamayim of Apta¦ ". Jerusalem, 1968.
3. An official postcard by Rebbe Ya'akov Halbestam of Tschakowa with letters and signatures of his sons: Rabbi Meir Halberstam, Rabbi Naftali Halberstam, his wife Mrs. Eidel Dina, his daughter Mrs. Feiga and her husband Rabbi Yehoshua Malovetsky. The postcard was sent to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovetsky, with blessings for the New Year and hope for good tidings from "our brothers who are in the 'Valley of Tears'". Jerusalem, 1944.
The renowned Torah scholars Rabbi Moshe Halberstam (1932-2002) Ra'avad of the Eidah HaChareidit in Jerusalem, Rabbi Naftali Halberstam (born in 1928) the Rebbe of Tschakowa and Chairman of the Kashrut Committee of the Eidah HaChareidit, and Rabbi Meir Halberstam (born 1927) Rebbi of Tschakowa-Bnei Brak, the sons of Rebbe Ya'akov Halberstam of Tschakowa (1902-1968), son of Rebbe Sinai of Kolashitz and Zhmigrod and great-grandson of the author of the Divrei Chaim. Rabbi Ya'akov's brothers are: Rabbi Yisrael Halberstam (1911-2007) the Rebbe of Zhmigrod, and Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam (1912-2007) Rebbe of Sanz-Zhmigrod. Rebbe Ya'akov's wife is Rebbetzin Eidel Dina Halberstam, daughter of Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz.
3 leaves. Official stationary. Varied size. Good condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Collection of letters, receipts and more from the leaders and rabbis of the Yemenite communities in Israel, years 1937-1958.
Among the letters: a letter from year 1943 by Rabbi Shalom son of Rabbi Yechiya Yitzhak Ha-Levi, Rabbi of the Jaffa-Tel-Aviv Yemenite community describing the situation of the Jews of Sana'a:"¦[The Jews] of Sana'a are literally starving [to death] and reading their letters would deeply trouble you. My heart bleeds as I hear of their dire predicament in particular and of the situation of the Sana'a Jews in general. May Hashem have mercy on them¦".
15 Paper items, varying sizes and conditions.
Among the letters: a letter from year 1943 by Rabbi Shalom son of Rabbi Yechiya Yitzhak Ha-Levi, Rabbi of the Jaffa-Tel-Aviv Yemenite community describing the situation of the Jews of Sana'a:"¦[The Jews] of Sana'a are literally starving [to death] and reading their letters would deeply trouble you. My heart bleeds as I hear of their dire predicament in particular and of the situation of the Sana'a Jews in general. May Hashem have mercy on them¦".
15 Paper items, varying sizes and conditions.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Shana Tova letter, by Rabbi Ovadia Yosef chief rabbi of Israel, to the well-known philanthropist Mr. Edmond Safra and his brothers: Eli, Moshe and Yosef. Tishrei 1977. Letter of Halachic response written upon a postcard. Cheshvan 1961. (Approx. 20 lines in his handwriting and signature).
Letters to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef by Minister of Welfare and Social Services Zvulun Hammer, Minister of Security Ezer Weitzman, and Professor Avner Chai Shaki. 1974-1977.
5 letters, of which 4 are written upon official stationery, various sizes and conditions, good.
Letters to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef by Minister of Welfare and Social Services Zvulun Hammer, Minister of Security Ezer Weitzman, and Professor Avner Chai Shaki. 1974-1977.
5 letters, of which 4 are written upon official stationery, various sizes and conditions, good.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Archive of Mrs. Yehudit Ross (Frankel). Letter and documents in Yiddish, German and Hebrew, which contain important material related to the history of the girls' school of the Beit Ya'akov movement in Poland, in the 1920's and 1930's.
Five handwritten letters [in Yiddish and German] by Ms. Sarah Schnirer, founder of the Beit Ya'akov movement, which were sent to Ms. Ross between the years 1925-1935 (one letter laminated). * Letters to Ms. Ross from the Beit Ya'akov administration in Krakow and from Mercaz Agudat Israel and more. * Printed booklets in Yiddish [booklet for study of Shmoneh Esreh prayer, printed in Pietrekov; regulations and course of study for the Beit Ya'akov schools. Printed in Krakow;"Yehudit - history program", by Sarah Schnirer - Krakow, 1921;"Program for the study of Yahadut for the Beit Ya'akov schools in Poland" - Warsaw, 1931. * Lists in German * Printed notice of sermon by Rabbi Lau of Warsaw * Printed leaf in honor of marriage of Yosef Tzvi and Le'ah Esther Ross. Typewritten copies of articles written by Ms. Ross, and additional items [attached is a booklet written in her memory and leaves which were used for the preparation of the booklet].
Yehudit Ross (passed away in 1992), native of Frankfurt, great granddaughter of Rabbi Shimshon Refael Hirsch. As a result of a meeting with Sarah Schnirer which had a deep impact upon her, she enthusiastically joined the Beit Ya'akov movement in Slovakia and Romania, where she remained in close contact with Sarah Schnirer. Among the rest she was sent to Kashoi, Slovakia to teach in the Orthodox school for girls which was established in the city. In 1935 immigrated to Eretz Israel and was principal of a girls' school in Tiberias, afterwards she founded a Beit Ya'akov school in Petach Tikva, and finally moved to Jerusalem, where she married Rabbi Moshe Reuven Perkal and educated girls for many years in Beit Ya'akov until her demise.
Approx. 22 items. Various sizes and conditions.
Five handwritten letters [in Yiddish and German] by Ms. Sarah Schnirer, founder of the Beit Ya'akov movement, which were sent to Ms. Ross between the years 1925-1935 (one letter laminated). * Letters to Ms. Ross from the Beit Ya'akov administration in Krakow and from Mercaz Agudat Israel and more. * Printed booklets in Yiddish [booklet for study of Shmoneh Esreh prayer, printed in Pietrekov; regulations and course of study for the Beit Ya'akov schools. Printed in Krakow;"Yehudit - history program", by Sarah Schnirer - Krakow, 1921;"Program for the study of Yahadut for the Beit Ya'akov schools in Poland" - Warsaw, 1931. * Lists in German * Printed notice of sermon by Rabbi Lau of Warsaw * Printed leaf in honor of marriage of Yosef Tzvi and Le'ah Esther Ross. Typewritten copies of articles written by Ms. Ross, and additional items [attached is a booklet written in her memory and leaves which were used for the preparation of the booklet].
Yehudit Ross (passed away in 1992), native of Frankfurt, great granddaughter of Rabbi Shimshon Refael Hirsch. As a result of a meeting with Sarah Schnirer which had a deep impact upon her, she enthusiastically joined the Beit Ya'akov movement in Slovakia and Romania, where she remained in close contact with Sarah Schnirer. Among the rest she was sent to Kashoi, Slovakia to teach in the Orthodox school for girls which was established in the city. In 1935 immigrated to Eretz Israel and was principal of a girls' school in Tiberias, afterwards she founded a Beit Ya'akov school in Petach Tikva, and finally moved to Jerusalem, where she married Rabbi Moshe Reuven Perkal and educated girls for many years in Beit Ya'akov until her demise.
Approx. 22 items. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Yerushat Pleita, "A collection of responsa from Hungarian leading Torah scholars most of whom were murdered "al Kiddush Hashem" at the time of the decree of 1944". Budapest, 1946.
The book's printing began before the Holocaust and was interrupted. During the war, some of the manuscripts prepared for print were lost and after the war, the printing was completed under the current name. At the end of the book, there is a list of more than 300 Hungarian rabbis that perished in the Holocaust.
[4], 104, [4] pages. 29 cm. Good condition, few stains and tears. Original binding.
The book's printing began before the Holocaust and was interrupted. During the war, some of the manuscripts prepared for print were lost and after the war, the printing was completed under the current name. At the end of the book, there is a list of more than 300 Hungarian rabbis that perished in the Holocaust.
[4], 104, [4] pages. 29 cm. Good condition, few stains and tears. Original binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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1. Chamisha Chumshei Torah, gift of Va'ad HaHatzala. Munich, 1947. Preceding title page, letter of thanks to the American nation and its President, by rabbis of Va'ad Ha'Hatzala, with an illustration of the flag of USA. Colorful title page in lithographic print.
2. She'erit HaPletah Prayer Book, weekday, Shabbat and festival prayers, [Sephardic version], with Tehillim. Augsburg, 1947. (Printed title page upon binding).
3. Ta'anit Tractate, with Mishnayot Kilayim. Gift of Va'ad HaHatzala to students of the Daf Yomi. Munich, 1947. (Small scale edition, with chart of Daf Yomi study).
4. Babylonian Talmud, Megillah Tractate. Gift of Va'ad Hahatzala to students of the Daf Yomi. Munich, 1947.
5. Kol Bo Prayer Book, prayers for all year with Tehillim and Yahrtzeit chart for martyrs of the nation. Munich, [c. 1947].
Various sizes. General condition good, original binding.
2. She'erit HaPletah Prayer Book, weekday, Shabbat and festival prayers, [Sephardic version], with Tehillim. Augsburg, 1947. (Printed title page upon binding).
3. Ta'anit Tractate, with Mishnayot Kilayim. Gift of Va'ad HaHatzala to students of the Daf Yomi. Munich, 1947. (Small scale edition, with chart of Daf Yomi study).
4. Babylonian Talmud, Megillah Tractate. Gift of Va'ad Hahatzala to students of the Daf Yomi. Munich, 1947.
5. Kol Bo Prayer Book, prayers for all year with Tehillim and Yahrtzeit chart for martyrs of the nation. Munich, [c. 1947].
Various sizes. General condition good, original binding.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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1. Adat Tzaddikim, tales of the wonders of the Ba'al Shem Tov, which were not printed in Shivchei HaBesht. Zeilsheim, 1948.
2. Keter Shem Tov, according to the Ba'al Shem Tov. "As published in Slavita", [Munich ? Fernwald ?, 1946]. The stamp of the publisher "Yitzchak Isaac Sheinberger, Fernwald¦" appears on the cover.
3. Degel Machane Efraim, Rabbi Efraim Ashkenasi grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov. Degel publishers. [Germany, c. 1948]. Stamp of the publisher "Yitzchak Isaac Sheinberger, Fernwald¦".
4. No'am Elimelech, Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk. Yaffe publishers, Fernwald, [c. 1947].
5. Passover Hagada, with compilations from the disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov. Yaffe, Fernwald, 1946. Otzar HaHagadot 4019.
6. Passover Hagada, with the commentary Birkat Shir, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Zuenz. Fernwald, 1949. Ya'ari 2398; Otzar HaHagadot 4219.
7. Notzer Chesed HaShalem, on Tractate Avot, by Rebbe of Komarno. [Germany, c. 1948]. (Missing last 2 leaves).
8. Machzor for Rosh HaShana and Yom HaKippurim, according to the Sefarad custom. Joint, Munich 1949.
Total of 8 books and booklets, varied size and condition.
2. Keter Shem Tov, according to the Ba'al Shem Tov. "As published in Slavita", [Munich ? Fernwald ?, 1946]. The stamp of the publisher "Yitzchak Isaac Sheinberger, Fernwald¦" appears on the cover.
3. Degel Machane Efraim, Rabbi Efraim Ashkenasi grandson of the Ba'al Shem Tov. Degel publishers. [Germany, c. 1948]. Stamp of the publisher "Yitzchak Isaac Sheinberger, Fernwald¦".
4. No'am Elimelech, Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk. Yaffe publishers, Fernwald, [c. 1947].
5. Passover Hagada, with compilations from the disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov. Yaffe, Fernwald, 1946. Otzar HaHagadot 4019.
6. Passover Hagada, with the commentary Birkat Shir, by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Zuenz. Fernwald, 1949. Ya'ari 2398; Otzar HaHagadot 4219.
7. Notzer Chesed HaShalem, on Tractate Avot, by Rebbe of Komarno. [Germany, c. 1948]. (Missing last 2 leaves).
8. Machzor for Rosh HaShana and Yom HaKippurim, according to the Sefarad custom. Joint, Munich 1949.
Total of 8 books and booklets, varied size and condition.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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The Center of Po'alei Emunei Yisrael in Poland, Bulletin No. 26, Lodz, April 1947. A Torah literature compilation, in Yiddish and Hebrew, printed by stencil copy.
[1 printed paper-cover], 58 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition.
[1 printed paper-cover], 58 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good condition.
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![Mishneh Torah L'Rambam, sections 1-5, Vienna, [c. 1948]. Name and place of publication imprinted upon margins of some of titl](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale16-public/503.jpg "Rambam - Vienna, 1948")
Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
July 13, 2011
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Mishneh Torah L'Rambam, sections 1-5, Vienna, [c. 1948]. Name and place of publication imprinted upon margins of some of title pages with rubber stamp. [Stereotype printing of Vilna Edition, 1900].
5 volumes, approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition, some tears and wear. Original cloth bindings, with wear and tear.
5 volumes, approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition, some tears and wear. Original cloth bindings, with wear and tear.
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Auction 16 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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1. Sefer No'am Megadim U'Kvod HaTorah, Hassidic articles on the Torah, Rabbi Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, Tarnigrad. Fernwald, [1946]."Printed by students of the Etz Chaim Yeshiva, Bobover Hassidim in Fernwald¦".
2. Mishnayot - Six sections of the Mishnah in one volume, with commentary of Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura and Ikar Tosfot Yom Tov. Yaffe Press, Fernwald, [1947].
3. Sefer Chayei Olam - Includes: Sefer Sod HaTeshuva, Igeret HaTeshuva, Sefer Sha'arei HaYirah, by Rabbi Yonah Gerondi. Ashkenaz [Germany], [1947].
Various sizes. General condition good.
2. Mishnayot - Six sections of the Mishnah in one volume, with commentary of Rabbi Ovadia of Bartenura and Ikar Tosfot Yom Tov. Yaffe Press, Fernwald, [1947].
3. Sefer Chayei Olam - Includes: Sefer Sod HaTeshuva, Igeret HaTeshuva, Sefer Sha'arei HaYirah, by Rabbi Yonah Gerondi. Ashkenaz [Germany], [1947].
Various sizes. General condition good.
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