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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Sefer Ohr HaYashar, responsa, rulings and writings from the years 1766-1768 regarding the divorce of Kleve. Amsterdam, (1769). Only edition.
Following a divorce by a slightly unstable (paranoiac) man, which was performed by Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz, Rabbi of Kleve, who ruled that the husband is not considered a "Shoteh" [fool] regarding his intention to divorce; this spurred the famous polemic which shook up the rabbinic world of that generation. Rabbi Yisrael himself printed his book "Ohr Yisrael" regarding this matter. This book contains responsa by Torah giants of that generation regarding the laws of the divorce, responses which comprised the basis of the halachic rulings of the Batei Din in the following generations.
[7], 111, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Original damaged leather binding. Notations, ink-stamps.
Following a divorce by a slightly unstable (paranoiac) man, which was performed by Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz, Rabbi of Kleve, who ruled that the husband is not considered a "Shoteh" [fool] regarding his intention to divorce; this spurred the famous polemic which shook up the rabbinic world of that generation. Rabbi Yisrael himself printed his book "Ohr Yisrael" regarding this matter. This book contains responsa by Torah giants of that generation regarding the laws of the divorce, responses which comprised the basis of the halachic rulings of the Batei Din in the following generations.
[7], 111, [1] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition, stains. Original damaged leather binding. Notations, ink-stamps.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Tochachat Megula V'Hatzad Nachash, two polemic books by Rabbi Yosef Irgas, against the Shabtai Nechemia Chayun. London, 1714.
[2], 62 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear to title page. Fabric binding, worn at margins.
In the colophon at the end of the book "Hatzad Nachash" the date 1714 is written.
[2], 62 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear to title page. Fabric binding, worn at margins.
In the colophon at the end of the book "Hatzad Nachash" the date 1714 is written.
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![Cherev Nokemet, "An open response to Mr. [!] Meir Dan Plotsky of Dvartaג€¦ on his polemic writing called Sha'alu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/183.jpg "\"Cherev Nokemet\" - A Rare Pamphlet from the \"Yerushalmi Kodshim\" Forge")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Cherev Nokemet, "An open response to Mr. [!] Meir Dan Plotsky of Dvartaג€¦ on his polemic writing called Sha'alu Shelom Yerushalayim", by "Yosef HaCohen" from the city of Vienna, with the pamphlet "Kalya Orev" by Rabbi Refael Gordon Av Beit Din of Vasylivka Grodno region. S. Warahl (Seini), [1911].
A sharp polemic composition, the rarest pamphlet of all the polemic pamphlets written by Shlomo Friedlander the Yerushalmi Forger [who was used to hiding behind fabricated names]. Most of those who researched the Yerushalmi Forger did not see this pamphlet. Rabbi Meir Dan Plotsky's handwritten response to this pamphlet is known (see Tzfunot, 6, pages 67-70) stating that most of the rabbis' letters in this book are forged (it becomes evident by reading the pamphlet). Amongst the forged letters in this book is a "letter" by the Chafetz Chaim from Sivan 1911 where he "writes" that "in my opinion, there is no doubt about this matter and the dispute over this matter is an act of the Satan".
See attached material (photocopy of the articles written by Rabbi S. HaCohen Weingarten, Rabbi L. Eisenstein and a letter by Rabbi M. D. Plotsky) about this pamphlet and its rarity.
Bound with: Beit Va'ad LaChachamim, Rabbi Shmuel Shwimmer, Iaֵi, 1909 (missing: cover with title page and last printed leaf); Mesamchei Lev, homiletics, Rabbi Gedalia Silverstone, [Washington?], 1925; a leaf of a list of "Selichot for Yom Kippur... what we say here in Kiskunhalas", 1909.
40 pages; 3-74 pages (originally 76 pages); 32 pages; [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, leaves cut bordering on writing. Fabric and paper binding.
A sharp polemic composition, the rarest pamphlet of all the polemic pamphlets written by Shlomo Friedlander the Yerushalmi Forger [who was used to hiding behind fabricated names]. Most of those who researched the Yerushalmi Forger did not see this pamphlet. Rabbi Meir Dan Plotsky's handwritten response to this pamphlet is known (see Tzfunot, 6, pages 67-70) stating that most of the rabbis' letters in this book are forged (it becomes evident by reading the pamphlet). Amongst the forged letters in this book is a "letter" by the Chafetz Chaim from Sivan 1911 where he "writes" that "in my opinion, there is no doubt about this matter and the dispute over this matter is an act of the Satan".
See attached material (photocopy of the articles written by Rabbi S. HaCohen Weingarten, Rabbi L. Eisenstein and a letter by Rabbi M. D. Plotsky) about this pamphlet and its rarity.
Bound with: Beit Va'ad LaChachamim, Rabbi Shmuel Shwimmer, Iaֵi, 1909 (missing: cover with title page and last printed leaf); Mesamchei Lev, homiletics, Rabbi Gedalia Silverstone, [Washington?], 1925; a leaf of a list of "Selichot for Yom Kippur... what we say here in Kiskunhalas", 1909.
40 pages; 3-74 pages (originally 76 pages); 32 pages; [1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, leaves cut bordering on writing. Fabric and paper binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sefer Milchemet Mitzvah HaChadash, polemic and rabbinical letters regarding the election of the Rebbe Rabbi Yo'el Teitelbaum to the rabbinate of the city of Satmar. Satu Mare, (1929).
"To announce the scandal which has taken place in our city and which affects the entire country. Published by the G-d fearing sect of Orthodoxy of Satmar" - Protocols, letters and rulings by rabbis of Romania and Hungary in favor of electing Rabbi Yo'el Teitelbaum, [who was elected as rabbi of the city in 1929, however, due to the intense controversy which erupted in the city, began to serve only in 1934].
[2], 5-10, [1], 13-28 leaves; [1], 12 leaves, 9 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, dry paper with damage to margins. Detached binding.
"To announce the scandal which has taken place in our city and which affects the entire country. Published by the G-d fearing sect of Orthodoxy of Satmar" - Protocols, letters and rulings by rabbis of Romania and Hungary in favor of electing Rabbi Yo'el Teitelbaum, [who was elected as rabbi of the city in 1929, however, due to the intense controversy which erupted in the city, began to serve only in 1934].
[2], 5-10, [1], 13-28 leaves; [1], 12 leaves, 9 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, dry paper with damage to margins. Detached binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Divrei HaIggeret, written by the divineג€¦ Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiroג€¦ who respondedג€¦ about the matter of "the Aguda"ג€¦ to Rabbi Avraham Chaim David Schreiber, head of the Austrian Galician Kollel in Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, [1932]
The Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243), among the giants of Torah, Halacha and Chassidism in his generation. Wrote: "Minchat Elazar" Responsa, Sha'ar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah 9 sections, and more. Was famous for his extreme zealousness and his battle against Zionism and "Agudat Yisrael". This pamphlet includes two of his letters which contain sharp expressions against "Agudat Yisrael" and its institutions, as well as opposition to the Gerer Rebbe who was among the chief supporters of "Agudat Yisrael".
Eight pages. 25 cm. Sheet uncut in print. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, tears and stains.
The Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapiro (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243), among the giants of Torah, Halacha and Chassidism in his generation. Wrote: "Minchat Elazar" Responsa, Sha'ar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah 9 sections, and more. Was famous for his extreme zealousness and his battle against Zionism and "Agudat Yisrael". This pamphlet includes two of his letters which contain sharp expressions against "Agudat Yisrael" and its institutions, as well as opposition to the Gerer Rebbe who was among the chief supporters of "Agudat Yisrael".
Eight pages. 25 cm. Sheet uncut in print. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, tears and stains.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Shefer Kriyat Shema, "to approve and support the customג€¦ of the Corfu congregationג€¦ of reciting the Shema in a musical tune and melodyג€¦", by Rabbi Benveniste Mirkado Gatenu. Salonika, [1755].
Pertaining to a dispute which erupted in the Corfu congregation regarding the custom of reciting the Shema according to musical notes accompanied with a choir; this spurred a polemic and many of the scholars of the generation were called to express their opinion. (For additional information about this affair: Anthology VIII, p. 366-367). Approbations and rulings by many rabbis, including scholars of Jerusalem such as Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai - father of the Chida, Rabbi Ya'akov Algazi and others.
[1], 32, [3] leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tears with omission on last leaf and on leaves 23-24, 31-32.
Pertaining to a dispute which erupted in the Corfu congregation regarding the custom of reciting the Shema according to musical notes accompanied with a choir; this spurred a polemic and many of the scholars of the generation were called to express their opinion. (For additional information about this affair: Anthology VIII, p. 366-367). Approbations and rulings by many rabbis, including scholars of Jerusalem such as Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai - father of the Chida, Rabbi Ya'akov Algazi and others.
[1], 32, [3] leaves. 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Restored tears with omission on last leaf and on leaves 23-24, 31-32.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sefer Mefiboshet Ben Yehonatan Maleh Davar, response on Iggeret (letter) Elasafג€¦ sent to all seekers of truth. By Rabbi Yehonatan HaLevi Alter. Prague, 1826.
Polemic book opposing the reform rabbi, Aharon Choriner and his book "Iggeret [letter] Elasaf" which he composed in the guise of a rabbi from Africa, in which he proposes to perform amendments to the religion.
Hebrew. Contains lengthy introduction in German in Hebrew letters.
Aharon Chorin - Choriner (1766-1844), leader and founder of the Reform movement in Hungary. In his youth studied under the "Noda B'Yehuda", served as rabbi in Arad and was faithful to Halacha, however, at a certain stage he went astray and began writing "Halachic" compositions which supported various alterations to the religion. The Chatam Sofer, the Maharam Banet and other rabbis of the generation fiercely opposed him and excommunicated him.
The author - Rabbi Yehonatan HaLevi Alter (1755-1855), Av Beit Din of Yaniko (Bohemia). Corresponded with the Chatam Sofer (see: Personalities in Responsa of the Chatam Sofer, p. 151).
[15], 4-31, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear.
Polemic book opposing the reform rabbi, Aharon Choriner and his book "Iggeret [letter] Elasaf" which he composed in the guise of a rabbi from Africa, in which he proposes to perform amendments to the religion.
Hebrew. Contains lengthy introduction in German in Hebrew letters.
Aharon Chorin - Choriner (1766-1844), leader and founder of the Reform movement in Hungary. In his youth studied under the "Noda B'Yehuda", served as rabbi in Arad and was faithful to Halacha, however, at a certain stage he went astray and began writing "Halachic" compositions which supported various alterations to the religion. The Chatam Sofer, the Maharam Banet and other rabbis of the generation fiercely opposed him and excommunicated him.
The author - Rabbi Yehonatan HaLevi Alter (1755-1855), Av Beit Din of Yaniko (Bohemia). Corresponded with the Chatam Sofer (see: Personalities in Responsa of the Chatam Sofer, p. 151).
[15], 4-31, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sefer Ravia, a polemic work against Dr. Lipman Zunz of Berlin and Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Rappaport, by Rabbi Elyakim Hamilzahgi. Offen, 1837. First edition, with appendix leaf pasted on last page. Signatures in foreign language and handwritten corrections.
Rabbi Elyakim Getzel Hamilzahgi (1740-1854), cousin of Rabbi Efraim Zalman Margaliot, disciples of Rabbi Efraim Zalman Margaliot and Rabbi Aryeh Leib of Voltchisak. Rabbi Elyakim who was an outstanding scholar of revealed and hidden Torah and a sharp critic, wrote this book as criticism of the book HaDrashot B'Yisrael of Zunz which was published in 1833 with comments of S. Y. Rappaport. In this juicy interesting polemic, he rejects the words of the maskilim of his generation, even using proofs from their own words.
[2], 21, 19-33, [1] leaves. Pages printed in incorrect order (see handwritten corrections). 23 cm. Good-fair condition, minor damages and stains. Original binding, worn.
See: G. Karsel, Kitvei Elyakim Hamilzahgi, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 700, pages 87-79.
Rabbi Elyakim Getzel Hamilzahgi (1740-1854), cousin of Rabbi Efraim Zalman Margaliot, disciples of Rabbi Efraim Zalman Margaliot and Rabbi Aryeh Leib of Voltchisak. Rabbi Elyakim who was an outstanding scholar of revealed and hidden Torah and a sharp critic, wrote this book as criticism of the book HaDrashot B'Yisrael of Zunz which was published in 1833 with comments of S. Y. Rappaport. In this juicy interesting polemic, he rejects the words of the maskilim of his generation, even using proofs from their own words.
[2], 21, 19-33, [1] leaves. Pages printed in incorrect order (see handwritten corrections). 23 cm. Good-fair condition, minor damages and stains. Original binding, worn.
See: G. Karsel, Kitvei Elyakim Hamilzahgi, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 700, pages 87-79.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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1. Lo Dubim Ve'Lo Ya'ar - or Mishpat Tzedek, "To exonerateג€¦ Eliezer Tzveifel from the false accusation against himג€¦ by the Enlightened H. Schatzkes. Avraham Dov Dovzevitch. Berdichev, [1890].
2. Shnei Re'im Tale, discourse between Chassid and a maskil (member of the Enlightenment movement) who have opposing views "He will mock wisdomsג€¦ and the maskil will miraculously prove to him the necessity of the wisdomsג€¦", by Eizik Kasher. Warsaw, [1889].
Two booklets.19.5 cm. Good condition, few stains. One without binding and one with damaged paper binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
2. Shnei Re'im Tale, discourse between Chassid and a maskil (member of the Enlightenment movement) who have opposing views "He will mock wisdomsג€¦ and the maskil will miraculously prove to him the necessity of the wisdomsג€¦", by Eizik Kasher. Warsaw, [1889].
Two booklets.19.5 cm. Good condition, few stains. One without binding and one with damaged paper binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman's private collection.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Seven books, various sizes and conditions.
Seven books, various sizes and conditions.
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Books Printed in the East, Books Printed in Jerusalem
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Book collection of Rabbi Zaken Moshe Mazuz Rosh Av Beit Din of Djerba (1851-1915).
Four books, various sizes and conditions.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Four books, various sizes and conditions.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
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![Lois De Puretֳ© Familiale, Laws of Family Purity. Tangier, [20th century].
French translation of the book "Taharat](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale19-public/192.jpg "Lois De Puretֳ© Familiale - Taharat Bat Yisrael - Tangier")
Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Lois De Puretֳ© Familiale, Laws of Family Purity. Tangier, [20th century].
French translation of the book "Taharat bat Yisrael" by Rabbi Kalman Kahana. A typewritten booklet [several handwritten comments].
Twenty leaves. 31 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Stencil printed cover, stained.
Bibliographically unknown.
French translation of the book "Taharat bat Yisrael" by Rabbi Kalman Kahana. A typewritten booklet [several handwritten comments].
Twenty leaves. 31 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Stencil printed cover, stained.
Bibliographically unknown.
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