Manuscript of various poems in Oriental handwriting [18th century]. Some leaves are in illustrated and colorful frames. Opening poems according to famous Maqִm melodies [Maqִm is system of melodic modes used in traditional Arabic music], "Lekol Havarat Nava" "Lekol Havarat Chuseini" as well as additional Maqִms (Tzava, Iraq, Shiga, Baiyat, and others).
The usage of holy poems for these Maqִm melodies was prevalent especially in the Middle-Eastern countries (Turkey, Babylon, Aleppo and Egypt).
Over 160 written pages. 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains. Ownership notation of "Matzliach Fnans", original leather binding.

Manuscript, piyutim according to the custom of Moroccan communities. Outat El Haj (Morocco), 1934.
Oriental handwriting, dozens of piyutim for various times. Piyutim by Moroccon scholars (Rabbi Ya'akov Abuchatzeira, Rabbi Ya'akov Birdugo etc.).
[59] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and tears. New binding.

Sefer Shira Chadasha, poetry, Rabbi Raphael Tabbush-Antebi, [Aleppo, 1888]. Handwritten glosses and additions. Bound together with additional book in Oriental handwriting, large anthology of poetry [Aleppo, c. 1890].
Signatures and ownership notations of Rabbi "Raphael Tabbush" and more. Leaf 2 of the manuscripts contains full signature "Raphael Yitzchak Antebi Tabbush" - The author, the Kabbalist Rabbi Raphael Antebi (1854-1919) author of the book "Shira Chadasha" was a man of great holiness and the majority of his poetry was established on the wisdom of Kabbalah. His tombstone contains an epitaph "G-d fearing man, complete and total scholar, pleasant singer of Israel" - For additional information about him see attached material [Rabbi Raphael was blind and these signatures are apparently from an early period before he became blind].
Additional ownership signatures in Oriental handwriting: "Nissim Ya'akov ---". "Yosef Khafif".
Content of printed book and manuscript: Poetry composed especially according to the known Maqִm melodies [Maqִm - system of melodic modes used in traditional Arabic music]. On the title page of the book and its introduction the author writes at length regarding the damage to the soul caused by the Arabic flirtatious and lustful melodies, and therefore composed a holy poem appropriate to the known melodies. Some of the poems have the initials of Raphael after the author. [Many of these songs are known until today and are presented in prayer books and supplication books].
The manuscript also contains songs with the initials of Raphael and additional songs from his family members and from scholars of Aleppo (Halab). Among the song titles of the manuscripts: "composed by Rabbi Raphael", "Raphael Tabbush", "composed by Rabbi Mordechai Tabbush", "Rabbi Eliyahu Hamoi, "composed by Rabbi Ya'akov Sukri", "Ovadia Tabbush", "Sasson son of Rabbi Moshe" [author of Shemen Sasson] and more.
(Missing title page) 2-38, [2], 33-37, 37-38 leaves. Bound with handwritten notebook: 22, 24-198, [12] leaves. (Of which approx. 180 written pages). 14 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, mildew damage. Semi-leather binding.
The pagination in the printed book is greater than that which is listed in the Bibliography Institute CDs, apparently this is a variant edition which contains double leaves which were printed twice with changes.

Manuscript, including interesting inscriptions: novellae and Torah thoughts, Kabbalistic illustrations, personal and Torah memories, compilations and copies. Some of the leaves have the title "Rishpei Eish". Samarkand, Buchara, (1890-1898).
Novellae on Pirkei Avot and on the Torah, homiletics, songs and piyutim (some in Jewish-Persian), riddles and allegories, tales and historical and family inscriptions, segulot and mazalot, compilations from various books (some Chassidic and kabbalistic), Jewish laws and customs, etc. Some signatures: "Reuven HaRa'ati", "Agajan Haji", "Agajan ben Shimshon Haji HaRa'ati".
More than 160 leaves, various sizes, 18-19 cm. Dry paper, fair condition. Detached and unbound leaves.