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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,625
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Letter in the holy handwriting and signature of the Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, to Rabbi Moshe Babad. [Bnei Brak, 1957].
Invitation to circumcision of his youngest child – Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager, “I am grateful to announce the birth of my son… and I hereby take pleasure in inviting my relatives to come and celebrate with me in the circumcision ceremony of my son…”.
The Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager (1916-2012), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager – the "Imrei Chaim" of Vizhnitz. In his youth he already served as rabbi of Vizhnitz Hassidim in the town of Wilkowitz. In 1944 he escaped from the inferno and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Upon his immigration was appointed as Rosh Yeshiva of the Vizhnitz Yeshiva by virtue of which he assisted his father, who also survived the Holocaust, with the establishment and expansion of Vizhnitz Hassidism. He succeeded his father after his death in 1972 and serves as Rebbe of Vizhnitz for about fourty years. His sons are Rebbes Rabbi Israel and Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager. His sons in law are the Rebbe of Belz, the Rebbe of Satmar and the Rebbe of Skverrer.
Postcard. Good condition.
Invitation to circumcision of his youngest child – Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager, “I am grateful to announce the birth of my son… and I hereby take pleasure in inviting my relatives to come and celebrate with me in the circumcision ceremony of my son…”.
The Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager (1916-2012), son of the Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager – the "Imrei Chaim" of Vizhnitz. In his youth he already served as rabbi of Vizhnitz Hassidim in the town of Wilkowitz. In 1944 he escaped from the inferno and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Upon his immigration was appointed as Rosh Yeshiva of the Vizhnitz Yeshiva by virtue of which he assisted his father, who also survived the Holocaust, with the establishment and expansion of Vizhnitz Hassidism. He succeeded his father after his death in 1972 and serves as Rebbe of Vizhnitz for about fourty years. His sons are Rebbes Rabbi Israel and Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager. His sons in law are the Rebbe of Belz, the Rebbe of Satmar and the Rebbe of Skverrer.
Postcard. Good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
Including buyer's premium
Letter of recommendation for "Ohr Sameyach" Yeshiva in Jerusalem, by the Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. Jerusalem, (1978).
“… to support the holy Ohr Sameyach Yeshiva, which illuminates… and brings distant Jews closer to their father in heaven…”.
Official stationery, 24.5 cm. Typewritten, line in his holy handwriting along with his signature. Very good condition.
“… to support the holy Ohr Sameyach Yeshiva, which illuminates… and brings distant Jews closer to their father in heaven…”.
Official stationery, 24.5 cm. Typewritten, line in his holy handwriting along with his signature. Very good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
An interesting letter signed by Rebbe Yitchak of Amshinov, New York, [1950-s].
In this letter, the Rebbe tells of his engagement in a second marriage [after he lost his wife and all his children in the Holocaust] "after all the tribulations that have happened to me until now, I notify you that thank G-d, I have become engaged…". He writes of his great longing to "live in Eretz Yisrael which is the land that Hashem seeks at all times and we should merit rejoicing together…".
Rebbe Yitzchak Kalisch son of Rebbe Yosef of Amshinov, escaped to Vilna during the Holocaust years and thereafter to Japan and Shanghai, together with his uncle Rebbe Shimon Shalom. From there he reached New York where he established his beit midrash and was one of the leading rebbes of Polish Chassidim in the US. He was an outstanding impressive figure in his love for his fellow Jews as passed down to him by his holy ancestors from Warka. Died in Adar 1993 and buried in Tiberias.
19 cm. Thin paper, typewritten, with his own handwritten corrections and signature. Good-fair condition, creases and foxing.
In this letter, the Rebbe tells of his engagement in a second marriage [after he lost his wife and all his children in the Holocaust] "after all the tribulations that have happened to me until now, I notify you that thank G-d, I have become engaged…". He writes of his great longing to "live in Eretz Yisrael which is the land that Hashem seeks at all times and we should merit rejoicing together…".
Rebbe Yitzchak Kalisch son of Rebbe Yosef of Amshinov, escaped to Vilna during the Holocaust years and thereafter to Japan and Shanghai, together with his uncle Rebbe Shimon Shalom. From there he reached New York where he established his beit midrash and was one of the leading rebbes of Polish Chassidim in the US. He was an outstanding impressive figure in his love for his fellow Jews as passed down to him by his holy ancestors from Warka. Died in Adar 1993 and buried in Tiberias.
19 cm. Thin paper, typewritten, with his own handwritten corrections and signature. Good-fair condition, creases and foxing.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
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Letter by Rabbi Yissachar Ber HaLevi Rotenberg Av Beit Din of Vidislav congregation, to Rabbi Yechezkel Brach. New York, [1969].
Letter “on behalf of Va’ad Ha’hatzala”, regarding support of institutions.
The Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Ber HaLevi Rotenberg of Vidislav (1906-1987, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, p. 485-486), descendant of the Apta dynasty, son after son to Rabbi Meir Rotenberg of Apta author of "Ohr LaShamayim". Disciple of Rabbi Meir Shapiro of Lublin. During his twenties was appointed as rabbi of the town of Vidislav, Poland. In 1939 he departed to London to visit his father-in-law and did not return to Poland due to the outbreak of the war. From England he moved to the USA, established his Beit Midrash in Brooklyn and served as Rebbe of Vidislav. Was closely associated with the Rebbe of Satmar and headed the Associations of Rabbis in the USA.
21 cm. [several lines and his signature on reverse side of leaf]. Good condition. Glued tear, filing marks.
Letter “on behalf of Va’ad Ha’hatzala”, regarding support of institutions.
The Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Ber HaLevi Rotenberg of Vidislav (1906-1987, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, p. 485-486), descendant of the Apta dynasty, son after son to Rabbi Meir Rotenberg of Apta author of "Ohr LaShamayim". Disciple of Rabbi Meir Shapiro of Lublin. During his twenties was appointed as rabbi of the town of Vidislav, Poland. In 1939 he departed to London to visit his father-in-law and did not return to Poland due to the outbreak of the war. From England he moved to the USA, established his Beit Midrash in Brooklyn and served as Rebbe of Vidislav. Was closely associated with the Rebbe of Satmar and headed the Associations of Rabbis in the USA.
21 cm. [several lines and his signature on reverse side of leaf]. Good condition. Glued tear, filing marks.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Letter by Rebbe Yitzchak Horowitz of Malitz, to his relative Rabbi Moshe Halberstam "Moreh Tzedek in Jerusalem". New York, 1964.
The letter concerns purchase of books and holy objects in Jerusalem. The rest of the letter is about various Torah thoughts and a blessing of mazal tov on the appointment of Rabbi Moshe Halberstam to the rabbinate, "… your presiding should be for many days and years in good health and bringing glory to your holy fathers".
Rebbe Yitzchak Horowitz (1900-1978), son of Rebbe Naftali of Malitz (1845-1896, author of "Kedushat Naftali" descendant of the Rupshitz dynasty), served for sixty years as rabbi and rebbe in Vohlin and in the US. Authored "Birkat Avraham" and "Kevod HaShabbat" etc.
Aerogram, c. 17 rows in his handwriting and with his signature, good condition.
The letter concerns purchase of books and holy objects in Jerusalem. The rest of the letter is about various Torah thoughts and a blessing of mazal tov on the appointment of Rabbi Moshe Halberstam to the rabbinate, "… your presiding should be for many days and years in good health and bringing glory to your holy fathers".
Rebbe Yitzchak Horowitz (1900-1978), son of Rebbe Naftali of Malitz (1845-1896, author of "Kedushat Naftali" descendant of the Rupshitz dynasty), served for sixty years as rabbi and rebbe in Vohlin and in the US. Authored "Birkat Avraham" and "Kevod HaShabbat" etc.
Aerogram, c. 17 rows in his handwriting and with his signature, good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $575
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Rescue letter, by “Committee of Rabbis of Warsaw Congregation”, to Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Herzog. Warsaw, 1938.
Petition to Rabbi Herzog, who served at the time as Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel, to do everything in his power for the rescue of Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Rotenberg of Bendin, who was imprisoned in Dachau concentration camp in Germany. “A matter which is life threatening to Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Rotenberg… the torture and suffering which he is enduring since he was confined in Dachau is indescribable…”.
Typewritten, with signatures of geniuses of Warsaw: Rabbi Shlomo David Kahana, Rabbi Chaim Yehoshua Gutschachter [?], Rabbi Ya’akov Zilberstein [?], Rabbi Shimshon Stockhammer [perished in the Holocaust].
The Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Shraga Zundel HaLevi Rotenberg of Bendin (Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, p. 350-351), from dynasty of Apta, son of Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Rotenberg of Bendin (passed away in 1939, for additional information related to him see: Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, p. 431). During the lifetime of his father moved to Berlin where he established a Beit Midrash to which Hassidim of Poland residing in Berlin, congregated. Upon the rise of the Nazi regime he was expelled from Germany and moved to Vienna, after which he was apprehended and imprisoned in Dachau. Perished in the Holocaust.
Official stationery. 29 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes.
Petition to Rabbi Herzog, who served at the time as Chief Rabbi of Eretz Israel, to do everything in his power for the rescue of Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Rotenberg of Bendin, who was imprisoned in Dachau concentration camp in Germany. “A matter which is life threatening to Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Rotenberg… the torture and suffering which he is enduring since he was confined in Dachau is indescribable…”.
Typewritten, with signatures of geniuses of Warsaw: Rabbi Shlomo David Kahana, Rabbi Chaim Yehoshua Gutschachter [?], Rabbi Ya’akov Zilberstein [?], Rabbi Shimshon Stockhammer [perished in the Holocaust].
The Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yechezkel Shraga Zundel HaLevi Rotenberg of Bendin (Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, p. 350-351), from dynasty of Apta, son of Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Rotenberg of Bendin (passed away in 1939, for additional information related to him see: Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, p. 431). During the lifetime of his father moved to Berlin where he established a Beit Midrash to which Hassidim of Poland residing in Berlin, congregated. Upon the rise of the Nazi regime he was expelled from Germany and moved to Vienna, after which he was apprehended and imprisoned in Dachau. Perished in the Holocaust.
Official stationery. 29 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, filing holes.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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* Letter by Rebbe Rabbi Aharon Leifer of Bania-Nadvorna, to Rabbi Tzvi Weiss. Safed, 1960. * Letter by the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Meir Yechiel Moshe Rubin Av Beit Din of Kedushat Yom Tov (from dynasty of Rufshitz and Siget), to Rabbi Moshe Halberstam. New York, 1973. * Letter by Rebbe Rabbi Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rabin Halberstam of Cieszanów, to Rabbi Moshe Halberstam. New York, 1973.
3 letters. Various sizes and conditions.
3 letters. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
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Collection of Letters by Rebbes, including: Rabbi Avraham Yissaschar Englard – Rebbe of Radzin-Sosnovtza; Rabbi Aryeh Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum – Rebbe of Zutshka; Rabbi Chanoch Bornstein – Rebbe of Sochotshov; Rabbi Yochanan Sofer Av Beit Din of Erlau; Rabbi Avraham Chaim Rata of Bergsas – Shomrei Emunim; Rabbi Ya’akov Yissachar Ber Rosenbaum – Rebbe of Nadvorna; and more.
7 items, various sizes and conditions; majority in good condition.
7 items, various sizes and conditions; majority in good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
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Collection of letters: Letter by Rebbe Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Rosenbaum, Rebbe of Kretshnif-Kiryat Ata; Rebbe Rabbi Dov Rosenbaum of Nadvorna-Chadera; Rebbe Rabbi Aryeh Leibish Halberstam of Zmigród; Rebbe Rabbi Meir Halberstam; letter stamped by the Badatz Eida HaCharedit signed by Rabbi Yisrael Yitzchak Reisman, Rabbi Pinchas Epstein and Rabbi David Jungreis. Additional letters.
8 letters, various sizes and conditions.
8 letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $875
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Me'il Tzedaka responsa, Sudilkov, 1835. Many handwritten owner's inscriptions, of the kloiz of Rabbi Berish of Sde-Lavan. On title page stamp with the drawing of a lion, of Rabbi "Avraham Matityahu Freidman A. M. FERIDMAN". [The stamp is similar to other stamps from the 1860-s, of his cousins, rebbes of Sadigura and Boyan: Rabbi Nachum Duber, Rabbi Yitzchak of Boyan and his brother Rabbi Shlomo of Sadigura].
The holy rebbe of Stefáneşti, Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedman (1848-1933, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Volume 1, 131-132), a renowned tzadik son of Rebbe Nachum of Stefáneşti – son of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. At the age of twenty one, he succeeded his father and turned Stefáneşti into a most influential Chassidic center. Served as Rebbe for seventy years. His grave was moved to Israel, to the Ruzhin Rebbes' section in "Nachlat Yitzchak" cemetery and is known until today as a venue of salvation where many come to pray.
[1], 69 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, stains, wear and moth damage (primarily to first and last leaves). Unbound.
The holy rebbe of Stefáneşti, Rabbi Avraham Matityahu Friedman (1848-1933, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Volume 1, 131-132), a renowned tzadik son of Rebbe Nachum of Stefáneşti – son of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. At the age of twenty one, he succeeded his father and turned Stefáneşti into a most influential Chassidic center. Served as Rebbe for seventy years. His grave was moved to Israel, to the Ruzhin Rebbes' section in "Nachlat Yitzchak" cemetery and is known until today as a venue of salvation where many come to pray.
[1], 69 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, stains, wear and moth damage (primarily to first and last leaves). Unbound.
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![Book of responsa by Rabbi Moshe Alshich, (Slanic) [Berlin, 1766-1770?].
Many stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Chalfin" and h](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/412.jpg "Maharam Alshich Responsa – Signature of Rabbi Moshe Chalfan (Father-in")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $550
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Book of responsa by Rabbi Moshe Alshich, (Slanic) [Berlin, 1766-1770?].
Many stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Chalfin" and handwritten signatures "Moshe Lifshitz". Additional signatures and stamps.
Rabbi Moshe Chalfan Lifshitz (died Cheshvan 1830), a leader and influential person in the Warsaw community, father in law of the first Rebbe of Gur, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of "Chidushei HaRim" and of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. [The book "Siach Sarfei Kodesh" brings many stories about Rabbi Moshe's great holiness]. He was a disciple of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and the Chozeh of Lublin who were involved in the match with his son in law author of Chidushei HaRim.
61 leaves, 34.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage professionally restored. New half leather binding.
Forged place of printing! Variant of Berlin edition, 1766.
Many stamps of Rabbi "Moshe Chalfin" and handwritten signatures "Moshe Lifshitz". Additional signatures and stamps.
Rabbi Moshe Chalfan Lifshitz (died Cheshvan 1830), a leader and influential person in the Warsaw community, father in law of the first Rebbe of Gur, Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of "Chidushei HaRim" and of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Kotzk. [The book "Siach Sarfei Kodesh" brings many stories about Rabbi Moshe's great holiness]. He was a disciple of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and the Chozeh of Lublin who were involved in the match with his son in law author of Chidushei HaRim.
61 leaves, 34.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage professionally restored. New half leather binding.
Forged place of printing! Variant of Berlin edition, 1766.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Midrash Rabbah with commentary of Rashi, Matnot Kehunah, Yefeh To’ar and additional commentaries. First section [Bereshit-Shmot]. Vilnius, [1909]. Copy belonging to Rebbe Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir and son-in-law of his son Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin of Kerestir.
Ancient imprint upon front of binding “Yeshaya Steiner”. On leaf preceding title page handwritten notation: “Belongs to the righteous Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin of Kerestir”.
Rebbe Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner (1852-1925, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 496-498), known as Rabbi Yeshayala of Kerestir (named after town Kerestir in Hungary where he served as Rebbe), holy miracle worker, among righteous individuals of his generation. Personality admired by Jews of Hungary who flowed to him by the thousands in order to be blessed and granted a salvation. Was known for miracles which he performed; for example, story of harmful mice which miraculously disappeared from granaries of Jews after being blessed by him.
Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin (Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, pp. 67-68), from dynasty of Ropshitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Steiner son of Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir. Appointed as Rebbe in Kerestir, succeeding his father-in-law who passed away approximately two years after the demise of his father. He too was known as a righteous miracle worker. Perished in Auschwitz in 1944.
[8], 6-207; 2-82; 11 leaves. 38 cm. General condition good, stains and some wear. Tears and damage to binding.
Ancient imprint upon front of binding “Yeshaya Steiner”. On leaf preceding title page handwritten notation: “Belongs to the righteous Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin of Kerestir”.
Rebbe Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner (1852-1925, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 496-498), known as Rabbi Yeshayala of Kerestir (named after town Kerestir in Hungary where he served as Rebbe), holy miracle worker, among righteous individuals of his generation. Personality admired by Jews of Hungary who flowed to him by the thousands in order to be blessed and granted a salvation. Was known for miracles which he performed; for example, story of harmful mice which miraculously disappeared from granaries of Jews after being blessed by him.
Rebbe Rabbi Meir Yosef Rubin (Encyclopedia of Hassidism III, pp. 67-68), from dynasty of Ropshitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Steiner son of Rabbi Yeshaya of Kerestir. Appointed as Rebbe in Kerestir, succeeding his father-in-law who passed away approximately two years after the demise of his father. He too was known as a righteous miracle worker. Perished in Auschwitz in 1944.
[8], 6-207; 2-82; 11 leaves. 38 cm. General condition good, stains and some wear. Tears and damage to binding.
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