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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $800
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Manuscript of sermons for the Days of Awe and for festivals by Rabbi Baruch Ekfeld, Rabbi of Czecze (Hungary), from 1862-1874. Most of the sermons are written in Yiddish, authographic writing of author with many additions and erasures.
Rabbi Baruch Ekfeld (1829-1891, Otzar HaRabbanim 4134), a prominent Torah scholar in Hungary, Rabbi of Czecze from 1858 and he taught many disciples. His book of responsa Pe'at HaSadeh (Lvov 1882; Munkach 1907).
More than 60 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition. New binding
Rabbi Baruch Ekfeld (1829-1891, Otzar HaRabbanim 4134), a prominent Torah scholar in Hungary, Rabbi of Czecze from 1858 and he taught many disciples. His book of responsa Pe'at HaSadeh (Lvov 1882; Munkach 1907).
More than 60 leaves. 17 cm. Good condition. New binding
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![Two-volume manuscript, by Rabbi Meir Yitzchak Friedman. [New York, late 19th century]. Listings on laws of Treifot [food ritu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/310.jpg "Manuscript of Sermons and Chiddushim – Rabbi Meir Yitzchak Friedman Di")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,063
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Two-volume manuscript, by Rabbi Meir Yitzchak Friedman. [New York, late 19th century]. Listings on laws of Treifot [food ritually unfit for eating], articles on weekly Torah portions, homilies for festivals and various occasions and several copies of letters. First and last leaves of manuscript contain many notations of names for prayer of people in need of salvation.
Rabbi Meir Yitzchak Friedman, disciple of Torah giants of Hungary, the Ktav Sofer of Pressburg , Rabbi Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomea and Rabbi Chaim Sofer. Served as Rabbi of Chevra Kadisha and Talmud Torah in New York during second half of 19th century. Toward the end of his lifetime immigrated to Jerusalem where he printed his book Me’orei Yitzchak on the Torah (Jerusalem, 1910). Apparently, this manuscript was not printed.
One of the leaves contains his signature and stamp. Attached: official stationery with draft of letter, and additional handwritten leaves.
Two volumes. Approx. 400 written leaves. 31 cm. Good condition, stains and wear.
Rabbi Meir Yitzchak Friedman, disciple of Torah giants of Hungary, the Ktav Sofer of Pressburg , Rabbi Hillel Lichtenstein of Kolomea and Rabbi Chaim Sofer. Served as Rabbi of Chevra Kadisha and Talmud Torah in New York during second half of 19th century. Toward the end of his lifetime immigrated to Jerusalem where he printed his book Me’orei Yitzchak on the Torah (Jerusalem, 1910). Apparently, this manuscript was not printed.
One of the leaves contains his signature and stamp. Attached: official stationery with draft of letter, and additional handwritten leaves.
Two volumes. Approx. 400 written leaves. 31 cm. Good condition, stains and wear.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
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Manuscript, responsa and Chiddushim, by Rabbi Yitzchak Dov HaLevi Bamberger Av Beit Din of Virtzburg.
Responsa in Halacha and Chiddushim on Sugiot of the Shas. Copied from his notepads in handwriting of his son, Rabbi Shlomo Bamberger Av Beit Din of Senheim. Includes: Chiddushim which Rabbi of Virtzburg copied from his rabbi, the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Bing, and correspondence on matters of Halacha which Rabbi of Virtzburg conducted with giants of his generation. Contains outstanding lengthy and diverse correspondence with his associate the Ga’on Rabbi Mencahem Mendel Kargoi Av Beit Din of Fürth (author of Gidulei Tahara).
Critique and comments added to margins of some of sections by copyist Rabbi Shlomo Bamberger (under pseudonym: Ashel – Amar Rabbi Shlomo). Apparently, a considerable portion of the manuscript was not yet printed.
The famous Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Dov HaLevi Bamberger (1808-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 11282) was appointed to the Virtzburg Rabbinate in 1840. Was considered one of the leading Torah giants of the generation and many rabbis of Germany were his disciples. Authored important compositions in Halacha and Talmud (Yad HaLevi, Neti’ah Shel Simcha, Melechet Shamayim and more). Despite his explicit request that his responsa not be printed, following his death his sons approached the giants of the generation, the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, the Netziv of Volozhin and the Maharil Diskin, with the question of how to deal with his writings. They were instructed not to be apprehensive and were encouraged to enable the public to gain from the printing of his responsa.
His son, the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Bamberger (1835-1918, Otzar HaRabbanim 18389). Genius and author of books, served as Rabbi in several communities, was Av Beit Din of Senheim (Alsace), printed writings of his father together with his brother Rabbi Moshe Aryeh HaLevi Bamberger Av Beit Din of Kissingen. See collection of letters by him – item 443.
Approx. 300 written pages. 23 cm. General condition good.
Responsa in Halacha and Chiddushim on Sugiot of the Shas. Copied from his notepads in handwriting of his son, Rabbi Shlomo Bamberger Av Beit Din of Senheim. Includes: Chiddushim which Rabbi of Virtzburg copied from his rabbi, the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Bing, and correspondence on matters of Halacha which Rabbi of Virtzburg conducted with giants of his generation. Contains outstanding lengthy and diverse correspondence with his associate the Ga’on Rabbi Mencahem Mendel Kargoi Av Beit Din of Fürth (author of Gidulei Tahara).
Critique and comments added to margins of some of sections by copyist Rabbi Shlomo Bamberger (under pseudonym: Ashel – Amar Rabbi Shlomo). Apparently, a considerable portion of the manuscript was not yet printed.
The famous Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Dov HaLevi Bamberger (1808-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 11282) was appointed to the Virtzburg Rabbinate in 1840. Was considered one of the leading Torah giants of the generation and many rabbis of Germany were his disciples. Authored important compositions in Halacha and Talmud (Yad HaLevi, Neti’ah Shel Simcha, Melechet Shamayim and more). Despite his explicit request that his responsa not be printed, following his death his sons approached the giants of the generation, the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, the Netziv of Volozhin and the Maharil Diskin, with the question of how to deal with his writings. They were instructed not to be apprehensive and were encouraged to enable the public to gain from the printing of his responsa.
His son, the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Bamberger (1835-1918, Otzar HaRabbanim 18389). Genius and author of books, served as Rabbi in several communities, was Av Beit Din of Senheim (Alsace), printed writings of his father together with his brother Rabbi Moshe Aryeh HaLevi Bamberger Av Beit Din of Kissingen. See collection of letters by him – item 443.
Approx. 300 written pages. 23 cm. General condition good.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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* Four volumes in handwriting of Rabbi Michael Shaul Hausdorff of Rotterdam-Holland (1854-1940). Contains translations of articles of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, including explanations and comments by writer; lexical composition in alphabetical order, on commentaries of Rabbi Hirsch on books of Nevi’im; translation of commentaries of scholar Franz Delitzsch on Sefer Yishayahu; more. [Dates which appear on title pages of volumes are: 1889, 1883-1885].
* Collection of books of Rabbi Hirsch in German, from library of Rabbi Hausdorff: * Igrot Tzafon, neunzehn Briefe über Judenthum. Altona, 1836. First edition of well-known book of Rabbi Hirsch. * Naftulei Naftali, Erste mittheilungen aus Naphtali's brief-wechsel. Altona, 1838. * Zweite Mittheilungen aus einem Briefwechsel. Altona, 1844. * Igrot Tzafon, Frankfurt am Main, 1920. Including portrait of author. * “MeChorev”, Versuche über Jisroels Pflichten. Heman. Vienna, 1854.
Total of 9 items. Various sizes and conditions.
* Collection of books of Rabbi Hirsch in German, from library of Rabbi Hausdorff: * Igrot Tzafon, neunzehn Briefe über Judenthum. Altona, 1836. First edition of well-known book of Rabbi Hirsch. * Naftulei Naftali, Erste mittheilungen aus Naphtali's brief-wechsel. Altona, 1838. * Zweite Mittheilungen aus einem Briefwechsel. Altona, 1844. * Igrot Tzafon, Frankfurt am Main, 1920. Including portrait of author. * “MeChorev”, Versuche über Jisroels Pflichten. Heman. Vienna, 1854.
Total of 9 items. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Manuscript, of halacha and aggada, (on Torah and Shulchan Aruch etc.). By Rabbi Moshe Shtruli. 1928-1933.
Rabbi Moshe Shtruli (perished in the Holocaust, Otzar HaRabbanim 15185). Rabbi of the Upper Bánya community (Felsöbánya, Baia Sprie). Son of Rabbi Peretz Tuvia Shtruli a dayan and preacher in Klausenburg. Son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Yisrael Feldman Rabbi of Berezan and Rabbi of Dragomiresht (from the family of the Maharsham of Berezan, who printed many of the Maharsham's books). This manuscript has many excerpts in the name of his father, his father-in-law and his grandfather.
C. 57 written pages, 20.5 cm. Very good condition, 2 half-leaves missing [apparently they were cut in the original while writing]. New binding.
Rabbi Moshe Shtruli (perished in the Holocaust, Otzar HaRabbanim 15185). Rabbi of the Upper Bánya community (Felsöbánya, Baia Sprie). Son of Rabbi Peretz Tuvia Shtruli a dayan and preacher in Klausenburg. Son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Yisrael Feldman Rabbi of Berezan and Rabbi of Dragomiresht (from the family of the Maharsham of Berezan, who printed many of the Maharsham's books). This manuscript has many excerpts in the name of his father, his father-in-law and his grandfather.
C. 57 written pages, 20.5 cm. Very good condition, 2 half-leaves missing [apparently they were cut in the original while writing]. New binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $1,125
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Large and varied collection of various manuscripts, Ashkenasi handwriting by various writers from various times. Russia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Galicia, Jerusalem etc. Most are from c. 1750-1950.
Collection includes: Torah novellae and letters on halacha and on the Talmud; homiletics and novellae on the Torah; Chabad Chassidic articles [by the middle rebbe etc.]; kabalistic topics and segulot; various prayers and incantations against ayin hara; historical lists etc.
C. 40 items of single leaves, pamphlets and pamphlet sections, over 100 leaves. Varied size and condition.
Collection includes: Torah novellae and letters on halacha and on the Talmud; homiletics and novellae on the Torah; Chabad Chassidic articles [by the middle rebbe etc.]; kabalistic topics and segulot; various prayers and incantations against ayin hara; historical lists etc.
C. 40 items of single leaves, pamphlets and pamphlet sections, over 100 leaves. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $475
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*Notebook of novellae and studies, on Tractate Bava Kama. Sticker with inscription "Yisrael of Brisk of Lithuania" on cover. *Notebook of novellae and responsa (on laws of writing a Torah scroll). *Notebook of novellae, on Tractate Ketubot and other tractates.
3 notebooks, c. 21 cm. Total of c. 50 written pages. Varied conditions good to fair.
3 notebooks, c. 21 cm. Total of c. 50 written pages. Varied conditions good to fair.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
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Collection of stencil copied sheets that were publicized in Telz Yeshiva in Lithuania, of the shiurim of Rabbi Chaim of Telz, and the shiurim of the Head of the Yeshiva Rabbi Yosef Leib Bloch, on Tractate Bava Batra/ 1927-1928.
Also, a printed postcard with a group class photograph of the students of the Holy Telz Yeshiva with the Heads of the Yeshiva, from 1928.
C. 20 entire shiurim, each shiur between 3 and 8 written folio pages, c. 33 cm. Varied condition, most good condition. Most sheets have owners' inscriptions or signature of the yeshiva student Shershevsky. Includes a postcard 14.5X10 cm. Good condition.
Also, a printed postcard with a group class photograph of the students of the Holy Telz Yeshiva with the Heads of the Yeshiva, from 1928.
C. 20 entire shiurim, each shiur between 3 and 8 written folio pages, c. 33 cm. Varied condition, most good condition. Most sheets have owners' inscriptions or signature of the yeshiva student Shershevsky. Includes a postcard 14.5X10 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $250
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Collection of printed leaves, typewritten and stenciled. Includes: * Approx. 13 pamphlets of discourse and articles by Rabbi Dessler. * Pamphlet of sermon “Preparation for Day of Judgment” by the Ga’on Rabbi Yechezel Levenstein. * Pamphlet “Chiddushei Anad [= Ed Na’asha Dayan] Y.A.Z”, by the Ga’on Rabbi Yechiel Avraham Zilber [in his book Birur Halacha he mentions this pamphlet “which I have composed in my childhood”]. * Divrei Torah by various writers (majority by Rabbi Binyamin Trachtman, editor of Apiryon journal. Printed in his book Shevet Binyamin); several handwritten leaves. Hundreds of leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
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![Diverse collection of booklets and handwritten leaves, from various writers and various periods [18th-20th century].
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Diverse collection of booklets and handwritten leaves, from various writers and various periods [18th-20th century].
* References for Shabbat HaGadol sermon, 1839. * Chiddushei Torah, responses and glosses by various writers. * “Musar”, stenciled brochure (in purple ethanol ink) of Beit Yosef Novardok Yeshiva in Mezrich, 1932. * Booklets of comments for publication of manuscripts of early Ashkenaz scholars. * Letters and more.
Over 100 leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
* References for Shabbat HaGadol sermon, 1839. * Chiddushei Torah, responses and glosses by various writers. * “Musar”, stenciled brochure (in purple ethanol ink) of Beit Yosef Novardok Yeshiva in Mezrich, 1932. * Booklets of comments for publication of manuscripts of early Ashkenaz scholars. * Letters and more.
Over 100 leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
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![Manuscript, Sefer Ma’aracha Rama, by Rabbi Raphael Melamed HaCohen. “Written in Lar” (Lar, Persia), [1887].
“Since the forei](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/319.jpg "Manuscript, Ma’aracha Rama – Aramaic Dictionary for Zohar")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $688
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Manuscript, Sefer Ma’aracha Rama, by Rabbi Raphael Melamed HaCohen. “Written in Lar” (Lar, Persia), [1887].
“Since the foreign words in the Zohar have never been explained and many teachers and students do not properly understand certain sections… I had no peace of mind until the completion of this book…”.
Aramaic dictionary for the Zohar. Entries listed in alphabetical order. Each entry contains its Persian translation in square brackets and a Hebrew explanation.
[Similar manuscript with variations found in Lehman Library in New York. See: Ohel Chaim, catalogue of Hebrew manuscripts in library of Menashe Raphael and Sara Lehman, New York, Lehman fund, 1988, no. 54 K].
[3], 113, [3] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains of smearing of ink on title page and on several leaves. Worn binding.
“Since the foreign words in the Zohar have never been explained and many teachers and students do not properly understand certain sections… I had no peace of mind until the completion of this book…”.
Aramaic dictionary for the Zohar. Entries listed in alphabetical order. Each entry contains its Persian translation in square brackets and a Hebrew explanation.
[Similar manuscript with variations found in Lehman Library in New York. See: Ohel Chaim, catalogue of Hebrew manuscripts in library of Menashe Raphael and Sara Lehman, New York, Lehman fund, 1988, no. 54 K].
[3], 113, [3] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains of smearing of ink on title page and on several leaves. Worn binding.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $450
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Manuscript, two homilies for Shabbat Zachor, in handwriting of Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Chai Uziel, “which I have delivered in Raban Yochanan Ben Zakai Synagogue in Jerusalem”. [Jerusalem, 1909-1910].
Each homily contains approximately ten pages, first homily from 1909 and second from 1910.
Rabbi Ben Zion Chai Uziel (1881-1953) was born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Yosef Raphael of a family with a long lineage of Jerusalem rabbis, descendants of the Chikrei Lev. At age 20, he was appointed rabbi in the Tiferet Yerushalayim Yeshiva and in 1910, as Sephardic rabbi of Jaffa. In 1921, he went to Salonika (Greece) to serve as Chief Rabbi, and in 1923 he returned to serve as Chief Rabbi of Tel-Aviv Jaffa. In 1939, he was in London as an emissary and representative of the Yishuv in Eretz Yisrael, and that same year was appointed as Chief Rabbi and Rishon L'Zion in Eretz Yisrael. Some of his books: Mishpetei Uziel, Michmanei Uziel, HaShofet V’HaMishpat, and others.
Notebook, 22 written pages. 25 cm. Good condition.
Each homily contains approximately ten pages, first homily from 1909 and second from 1910.
Rabbi Ben Zion Chai Uziel (1881-1953) was born in Jerusalem to Rabbi Yosef Raphael of a family with a long lineage of Jerusalem rabbis, descendants of the Chikrei Lev. At age 20, he was appointed rabbi in the Tiferet Yerushalayim Yeshiva and in 1910, as Sephardic rabbi of Jaffa. In 1921, he went to Salonika (Greece) to serve as Chief Rabbi, and in 1923 he returned to serve as Chief Rabbi of Tel-Aviv Jaffa. In 1939, he was in London as an emissary and representative of the Yishuv in Eretz Yisrael, and that same year was appointed as Chief Rabbi and Rishon L'Zion in Eretz Yisrael. Some of his books: Mishpetei Uziel, Michmanei Uziel, HaShofet V’HaMishpat, and others.
Notebook, 22 written pages. 25 cm. Good condition.
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