Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Interesting protocol register of establishment and management of Union of Talmudei Torah in Jerusalem, (1936-1937).
Many signatures of chairman and founder of the committee, Rabbi "Shmuel Yitzchak Hillman" (1868-1953), among the greatest rabbis of his generation, served in the rabbinate in Lithuania, Glasgow and from 1914 served in London as Chief Av Beit Din and head of rabbis for approximately twenty years. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1934. Father-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Herzog Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel.
Rabbi Polonsky, Rabbi Tikuchinsky and other rabbis and activists of the Yeshivot in Jerusalem participated in the union headed by Rabbi Hillman. Among the institutions included in the union: "Etz Chaim", "Chayei Olam", "Me'ah She'arim", "Shomrei HaChomot", "Torah VeYirah", "Beit Yetomim", "Tiferet Tzvi", "Yeshivat Zion" and others.
Twelve written pages. 32 cm. Very good condition.
Many signatures of chairman and founder of the committee, Rabbi "Shmuel Yitzchak Hillman" (1868-1953), among the greatest rabbis of his generation, served in the rabbinate in Lithuania, Glasgow and from 1914 served in London as Chief Av Beit Din and head of rabbis for approximately twenty years. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1934. Father-in-law of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Herzog Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel.
Rabbi Polonsky, Rabbi Tikuchinsky and other rabbis and activists of the Yeshivot in Jerusalem participated in the union headed by Rabbi Hillman. Among the institutions included in the union: "Etz Chaim", "Chayei Olam", "Me'ah She'arim", "Shomrei HaChomot", "Torah VeYirah", "Beit Yetomim", "Tiferet Tzvi", "Yeshivat Zion" and others.
Twelve written pages. 32 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $1,200
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Extra large format Chevra Kadisha registry. [Hungary, early twentieth century].
Illustrated colorful title page with names of supervisors and managers of association. Contains listing of names and details of individuals who contributed to the Chevra Kadisha in order that Kaddish be recited for them. Records from the years 1816 until 1916 (apparently, the records from the early 19th century were copied into the registry at a later period).
Thirty-four pages (apparently missing 6 leaves in middle). 49 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored binding combined with original leather binding.
Illustrated colorful title page with names of supervisors and managers of association. Contains listing of names and details of individuals who contributed to the Chevra Kadisha in order that Kaddish be recited for them. Records from the years 1816 until 1916 (apparently, the records from the early 19th century were copied into the registry at a later period).
Thirty-four pages (apparently missing 6 leaves in middle). 49 cm. Good condition, stains. Restored binding combined with original leather binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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"Time Shabbat begins for regular years and for leap years" - a handwritten calendar of times Shabbat begins and of Sefirat HaOmer. At the end, a list of "the names of righteous women in the Bible". [Italy, end of 19th century or beginning of 20th century].
Eleven written leaves. 14 cm. Good condition. New binding.
Eleven written leaves. 14 cm. Good condition. New binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $700
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Collection of manuscripts: legal documents and lease contracts of Jews. France, late 18th century, early 19th century. French.
Legal and communal documents which deal with property ownership rights and inheritances of Jews, court orders, and more. Some of the dates listed in the documents were written according to the months of the French Revolution as opposed to the Gregorian calendar used today. The documents contain many signatures and ink-stamps of Jews, which were not thoroughly examined. Total of 21 items, some consist of several leaves. Various sizes, general condition good.
Legal and communal documents which deal with property ownership rights and inheritances of Jews, court orders, and more. Some of the dates listed in the documents were written according to the months of the French Revolution as opposed to the Gregorian calendar used today. The documents contain many signatures and ink-stamps of Jews, which were not thoroughly examined. Total of 21 items, some consist of several leaves. Various sizes, general condition good.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $26,000
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Letter banning slaughterer who deviated from the path of Torah and joined the Status Quo sect in Kirchdorf, by Rabbi Pesach Singer Av Beit Din of Kirchdorf. Wallendorf, Tishrei (1885).
Margins of letter contain additional short letter in the holy handwriting and signature of the Rebbe Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam Av Beit Din of Sieniawa, who writes: "I was requested to express my opinion in this matter, and it is well known that it is forbidden to eat food slaughtered by a slaughterer who disobeys Beit Din and behaves with insolence toward the rabbi, and he who obeys will be blessedג€¦". On margins of issue the "Divrei Yechezkel" added an additional response pertaining to the same matter. The holy Rebbe Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam (1815-1899), eldest son of the Admor author of the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz. Giant in Torah, in the revealed and hidden, in Halacha and Chassidut. During the lifetime of his father he was already considered one of the leading rabbis and rebbes of his generation. Holy and pure from youth, served the greatest rebbes and was considered their prominent disciple. Was known as a miracle worker. It is known in his name that he would instruct his students that they save his letters which will provide protection and salvation.
The Ga'on Rabbi Pesach Singer (1816-1898), son-in-law of Rabbi Aharon Yosef Shmuel HaLevi Av Beit Din of Trencin disciple of the "Chatam Sofer". In 1846 was appointed as Rabbi of Palata and from 1871 served as Av Beit Din of Kirchdorf. Among the greatest rabbis during the generation of the "Ktav Sofer"; fought for the observance of religion and the establishment of the Orthodox congregations in the Austro-Hungarian countries, which is apparent in this letter.
Official stationery of Rabbi Pesach Singer. 29 cm. Good-fair condition, torn pieces on folds, without omission of text, taped
Margins of letter contain additional short letter in the holy handwriting and signature of the Rebbe Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam Av Beit Din of Sieniawa, who writes: "I was requested to express my opinion in this matter, and it is well known that it is forbidden to eat food slaughtered by a slaughterer who disobeys Beit Din and behaves with insolence toward the rabbi, and he who obeys will be blessedג€¦". On margins of issue the "Divrei Yechezkel" added an additional response pertaining to the same matter. The holy Rebbe Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam (1815-1899), eldest son of the Admor author of the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz. Giant in Torah, in the revealed and hidden, in Halacha and Chassidut. During the lifetime of his father he was already considered one of the leading rabbis and rebbes of his generation. Holy and pure from youth, served the greatest rebbes and was considered their prominent disciple. Was known as a miracle worker. It is known in his name that he would instruct his students that they save his letters which will provide protection and salvation.
The Ga'on Rabbi Pesach Singer (1816-1898), son-in-law of Rabbi Aharon Yosef Shmuel HaLevi Av Beit Din of Trencin disciple of the "Chatam Sofer". In 1846 was appointed as Rabbi of Palata and from 1871 served as Av Beit Din of Kirchdorf. Among the greatest rabbis during the generation of the "Ktav Sofer"; fought for the observance of religion and the establishment of the Orthodox congregations in the Austro-Hungarian countries, which is apparent in this letter.
Official stationery of Rabbi Pesach Singer. 29 cm. Good-fair condition, torn pieces on folds, without omission of text, taped
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $750
Sold for: $3,250
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Ruling of Rabbis of Pesaro, Rabbi Moshe Chizkiya HaLevi and others - Pesaro (Italy), (1575). The ruling, pertaining to a monetary dispute between the executors of the estate of Rabbi Yitzchak of Volterra, regarding rental payments to Rabbi Gershon, the father of the maidservant in his home. Written and signed by the arbitrating Dayanim. Signed: "Beit Levi Moshe Chizkiya son of Rabbi Yitzchak HaLeviג€¦" [arbitration], along with writing and signature of two additional Dayanim [not deciphered], one of them signs: "I [?] grandson of Moshe Ibn Nachman".
The Ga'on Rabbi Moshe Chizkiya HaLevi, among the greatest scholars of Italy in his generation (his ruling from the year 1566, on the Tamari-Vintorotzo divorce, is mentioned in the Mabit responsa. His signature appears at the top of the list of rabbis banning the book Ma'or Einayim by Rabbi Azaria of the Adumim, along with his colleague the Ga'on Rabbi Yechiel Tarbut of Pesaro). For additional information about him see attached material.
Approx. 28 cm. High quality paper, good condition, folding marks, small hole in center of leaf. Embossed notary stamp (city authorities? with symbol ?) upon glued paper
The Ga'on Rabbi Moshe Chizkiya HaLevi, among the greatest scholars of Italy in his generation (his ruling from the year 1566, on the Tamari-Vintorotzo divorce, is mentioned in the Mabit responsa. His signature appears at the top of the list of rabbis banning the book Ma'or Einayim by Rabbi Azaria of the Adumim, along with his colleague the Ga'on Rabbi Yechiel Tarbut of Pesaro). For additional information about him see attached material.
Approx. 28 cm. High quality paper, good condition, folding marks, small hole in center of leaf. Embossed notary stamp (city authorities? with symbol ?) upon glued paper
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Letter of ordination for examiner and slaughterer, copy of scribe-written letter by Rabbi Gavriel son of Rabbi Shlomo Pontremoli, Torin, (1721) and letter by Rabbi Meir son of Rabbi Shimshon Baki. Kasali, (1722).
In Rabbi Meir Baki's letter [which is apparently an autograph of Rabbi Meir] he humbly and respectfully writes in reference to Rabbi Gavriel.
The Ga'on and Kabbalist Rabbi Gavriel Pontremoli, rabbi of Turin and Kasali, among the greatest rabbis of Italy in his generation, studied together with the Rabach and his colleague Rabbi Meir Baki, by the Ga'on and Kabbalist Rabbi Shimshon Baki (the first, father of Rabbi Meir Baki). Responsa by Rabbi Gavriel and Rabbi Meir were printed in the book "Rabach Responsa", by their colleague, the Ga'on and Kabbalist Rabbi Binyamin Cohen, disciple of the Ramaz and elderly rabbi of the Ramchal. For additional information about them see attached material.
Approx. 27 cm. High quality paper, good condition.
In Rabbi Meir Baki's letter [which is apparently an autograph of Rabbi Meir] he humbly and respectfully writes in reference to Rabbi Gavriel.
The Ga'on and Kabbalist Rabbi Gavriel Pontremoli, rabbi of Turin and Kasali, among the greatest rabbis of Italy in his generation, studied together with the Rabach and his colleague Rabbi Meir Baki, by the Ga'on and Kabbalist Rabbi Shimshon Baki (the first, father of Rabbi Meir Baki). Responsa by Rabbi Gavriel and Rabbi Meir were printed in the book "Rabach Responsa", by their colleague, the Ga'on and Kabbalist Rabbi Binyamin Cohen, disciple of the Ramaz and elderly rabbi of the Ramchal. For additional information about them see attached material.
Approx. 27 cm. High quality paper, good condition.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
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Halachic verdict letter on the matter of alimony payments deduced from the father's assets, Eastern handwriting, ornate rabbinical signatures of Rabbi Raphael Elazar Ha-Levi and Rabbi Raphael Chaim Binyamin Peretz. Constantinople, 1846.
The well-known Gaon Rabbi Raphael Chaim Binyamin Peretz, of the leading rabbis of Turkey in his generation, served as rabbi and Av Beit Din in the cities of Dardenelles and Gallipoli. Authored the "Zichrono Le-Chaim" (Salonika-Izmir, 1867-1872) and published the "Avnei Shoham" (Salonika, 1848) written by his father Rabbi Avraham Peretz.
21 cm approx. Comes in an old wood and glass frame. Was not checked outside of the frame.
The well-known Gaon Rabbi Raphael Chaim Binyamin Peretz, of the leading rabbis of Turkey in his generation, served as rabbi and Av Beit Din in the cities of Dardenelles and Gallipoli. Authored the "Zichrono Le-Chaim" (Salonika-Izmir, 1867-1872) and published the "Avnei Shoham" (Salonika, 1848) written by his father Rabbi Avraham Peretz.
21 cm approx. Comes in an old wood and glass frame. Was not checked outside of the frame.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Collection of remnants of antique documents, Yemen, from the 16th century. Attached is partial deciphering of most of the documents.
Eight remnants of documents, various sizes and conditions, fair to poor.
Eight remnants of documents, various sizes and conditions, fair to poor.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $200
Sold for: $625
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Malkiel Zvi HaLevi Tennenbaum Av Beit Din of Lomza, to Rabbi Yoel Herzog. Lomza, 1902.
Rabbi Malkiel Tennenbaum (1847-1910), a prominent rabbi and posek of his generation, was renowned for his great Torah genius and wrote many responses which were printed in the seven volumes of his responsa Divrei Malkiel. He was known as a holy man and masses knocked on his door with requests for blessings and salvation. Rabbi Herzog writes about him, "in addition to his genius in halacha, he was well-versed in kabbala and would study Torah secrets into the late hours of the night".
The letter recipient: Rabbi Yoel Leib Herzog (1865-1935), of Lomza, who immigrated to England in 1899 and served there in the rabbinate. In 1911, he moved to Paris. Studied all the Talmud in depth with his brilliant son Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac [later Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel] who was less than 16 years old at the time.
Official stationery, 20.5 cm. Good condition, folding creases.
Rabbi Malkiel Tennenbaum (1847-1910), a prominent rabbi and posek of his generation, was renowned for his great Torah genius and wrote many responses which were printed in the seven volumes of his responsa Divrei Malkiel. He was known as a holy man and masses knocked on his door with requests for blessings and salvation. Rabbi Herzog writes about him, "in addition to his genius in halacha, he was well-versed in kabbala and would study Torah secrets into the late hours of the night".
The letter recipient: Rabbi Yoel Leib Herzog (1865-1935), of Lomza, who immigrated to England in 1899 and served there in the rabbinate. In 1911, he moved to Paris. Studied all the Talmud in depth with his brilliant son Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac [later Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel] who was less than 16 years old at the time.
Official stationery, 20.5 cm. Good condition, folding creases.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $6,000
Sold for: $7,500
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Document of marriage contract and tena'im, of the groom R' Refael Deitsch and his father Rabbi Mendel, with the bride and her father Rabbi Shmuel Wolf Sofer. Pressburg, April 1855.
The document is written in German and signed by Rabbi Shmuel Wolf, Av Beit Din: Rabbi Menachem Mendel and his son the groom Faul (Refael); the bride Regina (Rachel). Witnesses: Rabbi Mendel Cohen (disciple of the Chatam Sofer, scribe and community trustee of Pressburg); Rabbi David Neiman (Head of Pressburg Beit Din, author of Nir L'David).
Rabbi Refael HaLevi Deitsch, son of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Nִƒpradea, married the daughter of his rabbi, author of "Ktav Sofer", Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (called Rabbi Shmuel Wolf). They lived in Schopfloch and had five sons and a daughter. After he died at a young age, his wife remarried her cousin Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Weiss Av Beit Din of Lִƒpuֵ and Dִ…browa (died 1897 and she died in 1907, Igrot Sofrim Volume 2 page 86 note). See: HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, page 538.
Three pages, 34 cm. Good-fair condition, restored damage to paper folds, stamped government postage stamps at top of document, in fancy leather cover.
Hebrew [partial] translation of document attached.
The document is written in German and signed by Rabbi Shmuel Wolf, Av Beit Din: Rabbi Menachem Mendel and his son the groom Faul (Refael); the bride Regina (Rachel). Witnesses: Rabbi Mendel Cohen (disciple of the Chatam Sofer, scribe and community trustee of Pressburg); Rabbi David Neiman (Head of Pressburg Beit Din, author of Nir L'David).
Rabbi Refael HaLevi Deitsch, son of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Nִƒpradea, married the daughter of his rabbi, author of "Ktav Sofer", Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer (called Rabbi Shmuel Wolf). They lived in Schopfloch and had five sons and a daughter. After he died at a young age, his wife remarried her cousin Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Weiss Av Beit Din of Lִƒpuֵ and Dִ…browa (died 1897 and she died in 1907, Igrot Sofrim Volume 2 page 86 note). See: HaChatam Sofer V'Talmidav, page 538.
Three pages, 34 cm. Good-fair condition, restored damage to paper folds, stamped government postage stamps at top of document, in fancy leather cover.
Hebrew [partial] translation of document attached.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $8,000
Sold for: $10,938
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A letter handwritten and signed [and stamped] by Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, Av Beit Din of Brisk. [Brisk], 1911.
A letter of recommendation to his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Zimmerman: "The rabbi great in Torah and fear of Heavenג€¦ Rabbi Ya'akov Mosheג€¦ met with me and we discussed a halachic issue and this man is great in knowledge of all the details and has sharp understanding and breadth of knowledgeג€¦ because he is full of blessing and honesty and is a treasureג€¦".
Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik (1813-1918, Otzar HaRabbanim 6090), an outstanding Rosh Yeshiva in Lithuania and a leader of his generation, author of "Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi" paved a new manner of studying Torah in depth. Born in Volozhin to his father Rabbi Yoseph Dov Soloveitchik, Head of Volozhin Yeshiva and author of "Beit HaLevi", he married the daughter of Rabbi Refael Shapira Head of Volozhin Yeshiva and granddaughter of the Netziv. Later, appointed as Head of Volozhin Yeshiva. After its closing, moved to serve as rabbi in Brisk succeeding his father. In Brisk, chosen disciples gathered around him to learn Torah. His son is Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik "the Brisker Rav".
His disciple, recipient of the letter, is Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Zimmerman (1881-1961), son of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Zimmerman - son-in-law of Rabbi Baruch Dov (Ber) Leibovitz. In his youth, he traveled to Volozhin and learned Torah from Rabbi Chaim, after which he moved to learn in the yeshiva of his brother-in-law Rabbi Baruch Ber in Slobodka. After his marriage, served as Av Beit Din of Konotop, and in 1930, immigrated to the US with his family, where he taught Torah to many disciples. His son is the renowned Rabbi Chaim Zimmerman.
Seven rows in his handwriting and signature. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears to folding marks. Pasted on cardboard for restoration.
A letter of recommendation to his disciple Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Zimmerman: "The rabbi great in Torah and fear of Heavenג€¦ Rabbi Ya'akov Mosheג€¦ met with me and we discussed a halachic issue and this man is great in knowledge of all the details and has sharp understanding and breadth of knowledgeג€¦ because he is full of blessing and honesty and is a treasureג€¦".
Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik (1813-1918, Otzar HaRabbanim 6090), an outstanding Rosh Yeshiva in Lithuania and a leader of his generation, author of "Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi" paved a new manner of studying Torah in depth. Born in Volozhin to his father Rabbi Yoseph Dov Soloveitchik, Head of Volozhin Yeshiva and author of "Beit HaLevi", he married the daughter of Rabbi Refael Shapira Head of Volozhin Yeshiva and granddaughter of the Netziv. Later, appointed as Head of Volozhin Yeshiva. After its closing, moved to serve as rabbi in Brisk succeeding his father. In Brisk, chosen disciples gathered around him to learn Torah. His son is Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik "the Brisker Rav".
His disciple, recipient of the letter, is Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Zimmerman (1881-1961), son of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Zimmerman - son-in-law of Rabbi Baruch Dov (Ber) Leibovitz. In his youth, he traveled to Volozhin and learned Torah from Rabbi Chaim, after which he moved to learn in the yeshiva of his brother-in-law Rabbi Baruch Ber in Slobodka. After his marriage, served as Av Beit Din of Konotop, and in 1930, immigrated to the US with his family, where he taught Torah to many disciples. His son is the renowned Rabbi Chaim Zimmerman.
Seven rows in his handwriting and signature. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears to folding marks. Pasted on cardboard for restoration.
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