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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Nachalat Tzvi manuscript - Chiddushim on Choshen Mishpat, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch [Kra]chmal. [Galicia, c. 1860]. Composition includes title page. Signature of author throughout manuscript, in one place signs "son of Rabbi Shalom ---". At end of one of the Chiddushim he writes "I have expressed this before my rabbi and mentor, the famous and astute rabbiג€¦ Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Dembitzer and he graciously accepted it" [the Ga'on Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Dembitzer was among the Dayanim of Krakow, 1819-1863, author of Meimei HaDa'at, Lvov 1866].
Approx. 32 written pages, 18 cm. Good-fair condition, dry paper, with slight damages.
Approx. 32 written pages, 18 cm. Good-fair condition, dry paper, with slight damages.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,188
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Large collection of various manuscripts, single leaves and pamphlets, from various authors and various periods [majority from Hungary and its surroundings. 18th-20th century].
Chidushei Sugiot and Chidushei Shas, homiletics and Chidushim on the Torah, letters and more.
Among the manuscripts: * Letter journal (written by disciple of the "Chatam Sofer" - contains copy of letter which he wrote endorsing disciple of the Chatam Sofer to the rabbinate, written just prior to the last Sukkot of his rabbi's life, 1839). * Letter from 1848 to Rabbi Moshe Shiffman Av Beit Din of Miskovice (disciple of the "Chatam Sofer"). * Title page for Chidushei Sugiot signed by Rabbi Avraham Binyamin [Revhon] Mergen, disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the Pressburg Yeshiva and Rabbi Yechezkel Panet in the Nitra Yeshiva [apparently some of the Chidushei Sugiot are in his handwriting as well]. * Chidushei Torah leaf written during the lifetime of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot containing matters which the writer discussed with him. * Chidushei Torah on the Shas, part of a composition with a preface [written in the early 20th century by a Torah scholar who was apparently from Mukachevo]. * Additional important manuscripts which were not thoroughly examined.
Over eighty leaves, various sizes and conditions.
Chidushei Sugiot and Chidushei Shas, homiletics and Chidushim on the Torah, letters and more.
Among the manuscripts: * Letter journal (written by disciple of the "Chatam Sofer" - contains copy of letter which he wrote endorsing disciple of the Chatam Sofer to the rabbinate, written just prior to the last Sukkot of his rabbi's life, 1839). * Letter from 1848 to Rabbi Moshe Shiffman Av Beit Din of Miskovice (disciple of the "Chatam Sofer"). * Title page for Chidushei Sugiot signed by Rabbi Avraham Binyamin [Revhon] Mergen, disciple of the Chatam Sofer in the Pressburg Yeshiva and Rabbi Yechezkel Panet in the Nitra Yeshiva [apparently some of the Chidushei Sugiot are in his handwriting as well]. * Chidushei Torah leaf written during the lifetime of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot containing matters which the writer discussed with him. * Chidushei Torah on the Shas, part of a composition with a preface [written in the early 20th century by a Torah scholar who was apparently from Mukachevo]. * Additional important manuscripts which were not thoroughly examined.
Over eighty leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Handwritten leaf, with an excerpt of the "Heichal HaBracha" essay on Bamidbar (Parashiot BeHa'alotecha, Shlach), by Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac of Komarna.
Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Yehuda Yechiel (Safrin) Av Beit Din of Komarna (1806-1874), holy sage, nephew and prominent disciple of Admor Rabbi Zvi of Ziditchov. Loved by Chasidic leaders such as the "Chozeh [Seer] of Lublin" (who was also his matchmaker), the Apta Rebbe, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savaran, his uncle Rabbi Moshe of Sambir, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and more. Authored numerous Chassidut and Kabbalah books as well as the "Heichal HaBracha" commentaries on the Pentateuch based on the esoteric teachings of the Ari and the Ba'al Shem Tov. The "Heichal HaBracha" Pentateuch volumes are among the basic books of Chassidic philosophy. They were appreciated by Admors from all courts (Beit Ziditchov, the "Divrei Chaim" and his descendants, the Lubavitcher Rashab and more) who highly valued the level of holiness held in those esoteric commentaries.
Excerpt from a large leaf, 8x10 cm approx. Fair condition, tears and wrinkles. Comes in a luxurious binding, with a photocopy from the print, for comparison.
Admor Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Yehuda Yechiel (Safrin) Av Beit Din of Komarna (1806-1874), holy sage, nephew and prominent disciple of Admor Rabbi Zvi of Ziditchov. Loved by Chasidic leaders such as the "Chozeh [Seer] of Lublin" (who was also his matchmaker), the Apta Rebbe, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savaran, his uncle Rabbi Moshe of Sambir, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin and more. Authored numerous Chassidut and Kabbalah books as well as the "Heichal HaBracha" commentaries on the Pentateuch based on the esoteric teachings of the Ari and the Ba'al Shem Tov. The "Heichal HaBracha" Pentateuch volumes are among the basic books of Chassidic philosophy. They were appreciated by Admors from all courts (Beit Ziditchov, the "Divrei Chaim" and his descendants, the Lubavitcher Rashab and more) who highly valued the level of holiness held in those esoteric commentaries.
Excerpt from a large leaf, 8x10 cm approx. Fair condition, tears and wrinkles. Comes in a luxurious binding, with a photocopy from the print, for comparison.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Leaf in the handwriting of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, on matters of Kabbalah, profound questions for revision and contemplation on the content of lesson sixteen of his book "Talmud Aseret HaSefirot" pertaining to matters of creation, formation, and action. The questions differ from the questions printed in the book and it is possible that they were not printed.
The holy Ga'on Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), genius and erudite scholar, holy divine Kabbalist. Served in the rabbinate of the city of Warsaw, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1922, where he established the "Itur Rabbanim" Yeshiva for the study of the revealed Torah, aside from his many classes in Kabbalah which he delivered to select students. Eventually, a large group of students and Chassidim were drawn to him and he served in the leadership. Composed and published books about Kabbalah, the masterpiece being his commentary "Sulam" on the Zohar.
Two pages, 28 cm. Good-fair condition, damage to margins in stapled area.
The holy Ga'on Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), genius and erudite scholar, holy divine Kabbalist. Served in the rabbinate of the city of Warsaw, immigrated to Jerusalem in 1922, where he established the "Itur Rabbanim" Yeshiva for the study of the revealed Torah, aside from his many classes in Kabbalah which he delivered to select students. Eventually, a large group of students and Chassidim were drawn to him and he served in the leadership. Composed and published books about Kabbalah, the masterpiece being his commentary "Sulam" on the Zohar.
Two pages, 28 cm. Good-fair condition, damage to margins in stapled area.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Manuscript, novellae of various Torah and halachic topics, by the author of Avnei Nezer of Sochaczew. Some of the novellae in this manuscript were later printed in the Avnei Nezer and Eglei Tal responsa. Copy in handwriting of his disciple Rabbi Avraham Abba Frankel of Schedlitz (1872-1961), who in his youth studied in the Rebbe's yeshiva - see attached material about him, and the book B'Ohalei Tzaddikim by his son.
Rabbi Avraham Bornsztain, the first Rebbe of Sochaczew (1839-1890), a leading Torah genius and tzaddik in his generation. Son-in-law of Rabbi Mendeli of Kotzk. Served concurrently as Rebbe of thousands of Chassidim and as Rosh Yeshiva where he taught his disciples his special scholarly method [as he writes in the introduction to his books that he received his method of studying from his mechutan Rebbe Mendeli of Kotzk]. Many of Poland's brilliant Torah scholars were his close disciples (the Chelkat Yo'av, Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Frummer, the Gaon of Kozieglowy, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Reshit Bikurim etc.). His books, Eglei Tal on the laws of Shabbat and the five volumes of the Avnei Nezer responsa are basic books of the Torah world. Not all his novellae were printed; some survived only in disciples' copies from various times.
More than 100 written pages. Approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and few moth damages. Detached leaves. Original leather binding, damaged without spine.
Rabbi Avraham Bornsztain, the first Rebbe of Sochaczew (1839-1890), a leading Torah genius and tzaddik in his generation. Son-in-law of Rabbi Mendeli of Kotzk. Served concurrently as Rebbe of thousands of Chassidim and as Rosh Yeshiva where he taught his disciples his special scholarly method [as he writes in the introduction to his books that he received his method of studying from his mechutan Rebbe Mendeli of Kotzk]. Many of Poland's brilliant Torah scholars were his close disciples (the Chelkat Yo'av, Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Frummer, the Gaon of Kozieglowy, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Reshit Bikurim etc.). His books, Eglei Tal on the laws of Shabbat and the five volumes of the Avnei Nezer responsa are basic books of the Torah world. Not all his novellae were printed; some survived only in disciples' copies from various times.
More than 100 written pages. Approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and few moth damages. Detached leaves. Original leather binding, damaged without spine.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Manuscript leaves [Ashkenazi from Poland-Russia, end of 19th century].
First section is testimony collection of Kiddushin performed at night before two witnesses with a "Grivne" coin [= outdated Russian coin].
Second section includes 4 pages of responsum about the laws of the trustworthiness of witnesses.
Eight pages. 21 cm. Good condition.
First section is testimony collection of Kiddushin performed at night before two witnesses with a "Grivne" coin [= outdated Russian coin].
Second section includes 4 pages of responsum about the laws of the trustworthiness of witnesses.
Eight pages. 21 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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* Collection of manuscripts, commentary on Pirkei Avot, homiletic inscriptions etc. Found inside the book "Shirat Moshe", from the library of the renowned Torah scholar Rabbi Moshe Nachum Yerushalimsky Av Beit Din of Kielce (1855-1916).
* Shirat Moshe, commentary on Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Moshe Wilentzik. Warsaw, 1897. A signed inscription from 1910, of his son Rabbi "Binyamin Yerushalimsky".
Nine leaves, various sizes and conditions + book in very good condition.
* Shirat Moshe, commentary on Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Moshe Wilentzik. Warsaw, 1897. A signed inscription from 1910, of his son Rabbi "Binyamin Yerushalimsky".
Nine leaves, various sizes and conditions + book in very good condition.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sold for: $688
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Manuscript, halachic responsum on topics of Even HaEzer, concerning an agunah whose husband disappeared during the Holocaust. Signed "Avraham ben Yosef Prince". [Groningen?, c. 1948].
Rabbi Avraham Prince, a Dutch rabbi. After the Holocaust, served as Chief Rabbi of the Groningen community and its surroundings. Immigrated to Israel in the 50s and established a Beit Knesset and community in the city of Rehovot.
Ten pages, 34 cm. Good condition, in cover.
Rabbi Avraham Prince, a Dutch rabbi. After the Holocaust, served as Chief Rabbi of the Groningen community and its surroundings. Immigrated to Israel in the 50s and established a Beit Knesset and community in the city of Rehovot.
Ten pages, 34 cm. Good condition, in cover.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Two lengthy Halachic responsa, in the handwriting and signature of Rabbi Yosef HaLevi Dinkalis. One responsum from the year 1938 discusses the Jerusalem custom of maintaining Kedushat Shvi'it from the beginning of the Shmitta year for oranges and citrons. The second responsum is a lengthy pamphlet criticising the claims of the recipient of the letter [response to article or book?] with handwritten penciled comments by recipient. The continuation of the letter discusses matters of Shmitta and presents a response letter which he received from "Rabbi Yosef Razin Av Beit Din of Dvinsk regarding giving charity to the poor" [this letter was written prior to 1936 since the Ga'on of Rogochov passed away in Adar 1936].
The Ga'on Rabbi Yosef HaLevi Dinkalis (1894-1976), among the greatest Torah scholars in the previous generation, disciple of Rabbi Itzele of Ponevezh, Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibovitz and Rabbi Chaim Ozer. After his marriage studied in the "Kovna Kollel" in Slobodka, and immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1925 together with the Chevron Yeshiva. In his old age moved to Bnei Brak and studied in the Ponevezh Yeshiva and in the "Chazon Ish Kollel". Holy genius, studied Torah in depth his entire life, published dozens of his well-known books on Sidrei Zera'im and Taharot: "Emunat Yosef", "Da'at Yosef" and others. (Known for his holiness and power of blessing - see attached material).
Nineteen written pages, various sizes, good condition, creases.
The Ga'on Rabbi Yosef HaLevi Dinkalis (1894-1976), among the greatest Torah scholars in the previous generation, disciple of Rabbi Itzele of Ponevezh, Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibovitz and Rabbi Chaim Ozer. After his marriage studied in the "Kovna Kollel" in Slobodka, and immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1925 together with the Chevron Yeshiva. In his old age moved to Bnei Brak and studied in the Ponevezh Yeshiva and in the "Chazon Ish Kollel". Holy genius, studied Torah in depth his entire life, published dozens of his well-known books on Sidrei Zera'im and Taharot: "Emunat Yosef", "Da'at Yosef" and others. (Known for his holiness and power of blessing - see attached material).
Nineteen written pages, various sizes, good condition, creases.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Manuscipts, Chiddushei Torah concerning "The Conquest of Countries Abroad", Rabbi Bezalel Zolti. Jerusalem, [c. 1970]. The article was printed in the book "LeDavid Ad Olam" which was printed in 1972 in memory of the soldier David Landau.
The Ga'on Rabbi Bezalel Zolti (1920-1983), among the known Torah giants, served as member of the great Beit Din and was appointed as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem by the Torah leaders. Authored the book "Mishnat Ya'abetz".
Fourteen leaves, autographic writing with erasures and corrections. Various sizes, good condition.
The Ga'on Rabbi Bezalel Zolti (1920-1983), among the known Torah giants, served as member of the great Beit Din and was appointed as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem by the Torah leaders. Authored the book "Mishnat Ya'abetz".
Fourteen leaves, autographic writing with erasures and corrections. Various sizes, good condition.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Manuscript, "Likutim MeSefer Magen VeTzina", Lithuanian-Ashkenazi handwriting, typical of the period of the author (mid-19th century).
- Sefer Magen VeTzina on the authenticity of the Zohar [in opposition to the book "Ari Nohem"], composed by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver based on his rabbis, disciples of the Vilna Ga'on and printed anonymously in the year 1855. This book is a new composition which is a shortened copy of the Kabbalistic writings of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver, in his composition "Magen VeTzina".
Twenty-six pages, approx. 23.5 cm. Good condition, stains on leaf margins. Cloth binding.
- Sefer Magen VeTzina on the authenticity of the Zohar [in opposition to the book "Ari Nohem"], composed by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver based on his rabbis, disciples of the Vilna Ga'on and printed anonymously in the year 1855. This book is a new composition which is a shortened copy of the Kabbalistic writings of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver, in his composition "Magen VeTzina".
Twenty-six pages, approx. 23.5 cm. Good condition, stains on leaf margins. Cloth binding.
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Auction 19 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
December 19, 2011
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Sold for: $688
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Manuscript, Torah and Biblical sermons and compilations [Hungary, c.1876].
The author mentions his rabbis' teachings in the manuscript: "ג€¦year 1876" and "compilations from the teachings of "Gaon Zvi Harif", "Gaon Eliezer Lipman Av Beit Din of Seredahel". Captions and signatures from various times appear on the binding, "signature by Gaon Admor Av Beit Din of Tzehelim".
The teachings may come from novellae authored by Rabbi Menachem Katz Prostits (1795-1891), disciple of the "Chatam Sofer" or from his son-in-law and successor Rabbi David Friedman (1851-1906) - more about him in "Kehilat Tzehelim VeChachmeha" ["The Community of Tzehelim and its Sages"]. Later signatures from their grandson Rabbi "Mordechai Meir Friedman".
Approx. thirty-seven written pages. 21 cm approx. Good-fair condition, slight wear damage on the leaves' edge.
The author mentions his rabbis' teachings in the manuscript: "ג€¦year 1876" and "compilations from the teachings of "Gaon Zvi Harif", "Gaon Eliezer Lipman Av Beit Din of Seredahel". Captions and signatures from various times appear on the binding, "signature by Gaon Admor Av Beit Din of Tzehelim".
The teachings may come from novellae authored by Rabbi Menachem Katz Prostits (1795-1891), disciple of the "Chatam Sofer" or from his son-in-law and successor Rabbi David Friedman (1851-1906) - more about him in "Kehilat Tzehelim VeChachmeha" ["The Community of Tzehelim and its Sages"]. Later signatures from their grandson Rabbi "Mordechai Meir Friedman".
Approx. thirty-seven written pages. 21 cm approx. Good-fair condition, slight wear damage on the leaves' edge.
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