Manuscript, complete essay on the Passover Haggadah. Autographic writing by the Rabbi author with additions, deletions and corrections. [Russia-Poland, c. 1830s].
Homily based essay, with references from the Zohar and Haggadah commentators. The manuscript and paper are typical of the 1820-1850s. Handwritten inscription on the first page: "this booklet is [a compilation] of novellae by -- the eldest, best known Torah scholars, nobleman [Yitzchak?]". Additional caption from the city of Blaszki [near Kalisz, Poland].
Stamped by Rabbi David Halberstam, Rabbinical Committee of Sosnowiec and the surrounding region [Gaon Rabbi David Halberstam (1895-1942) of the Sosnowiec Rabbis (Poland), son of Admor Rabbi Sinai of Zemigrad and son in law of Admor author of the "Knesset Yechezkel" of Radomsk], killed during the Holocaust.
Fifty-five leaves, varying sizes 20-22cm. Good-fair condition, water marks, restored wear damage (affecting some of the leaves' corners). Luxurious, new leather binding.

Manuscript Shiltei Ha-Zahav, Vol.2 on Yoreh De'ah, Simanim 119-164, to clarify the words of the Taz from the questions raised by the Shach, Rabbi Ya'akov Aryeh Salant. [Jerusalem, c.1900]. Autographic writing by the author with additions and deletions.
Includes: a leaf of novellae on Orach Chaim, where he brings up situations where he has agreed with Rabbi Shmuel Salant's halachic verdicts. Additionally, there is a long letter from 1904 - a booklet of insights on the "Shiltei Ha-Zahav" vol.1- which was sent to Rabbi Ya'akov Aryeh from Rabbi "Zvi Hirsch Baharal" [Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Baharan (1883-1935), son of Rabbi Asher Lemel son of Rabbi Nachum of Zhad'ky. One of Rabbi Hirsch Michel Shapira's greatest disciples, who published some of his novellae in various compilations under the pseudonym "Ha-Tzahir"].
The author: Rabbi Ya'akov Aryeh Leib son of Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Levinson-Salant (1835-1907), of the leading Torah figures in Jerusalem, moved to Jerusalem as a child with his grandfather Rabbi Ze'ev Asya, who was wise, pious and modest. Authored the "Shiltei Ha-Zahav" vol.1 on Yoreh De'ah up to Siman 110 (Jerusalem 1899) and the "She'erit Ya'akov- Imrei Noam" (Jerusalem 1883).
Twenty-one pages covered with Rabbi Ya'akov Aryeh Salant's handwriting + a 16 page letter handwritten by Rabbi Zvi Hirsch Baharan. Good-fair condition, some leaves are worn.

Manuscript, Bechinat HaKabbala, contains two works: Kol Sachal and Sha'agat Aryeh, by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh of Modena, with Part Two "Bechinat HaKabbala", containing research and comments on these books, by the publisher Yashar [Yitzchak Shlomo Rigio]. According to this manuscript, the book was printed in Gorizia in 1852. Possibly, it is in Yashar's handwriting. (Differs slightly from printed version).
Yitzchak Shlomo Rigio - Yashar of Gorizia (1784-1855), one of the first Italian maskilim and a head of the "Chachmat Yisrael" movement. Founded the Beit Midrash L'Rabbanim in Padova, headed by his friend Shadal.
Approx. 170 leaves. 16 cm. Good condition, few stains.