Sephardic Pesach Haggada, with Arabic translation in Arabic letters. (Including illustrations). [Cairo, 1940]. On reverse side of title page notice by publisher, Flichs Mizrachi.
[1 title cover] 64 pages. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition, tears on spine of cover.
Otzar HaHaggadot 3759. Printed cover unlisted in Bibliography Institute CD.

Destur Du Shev Pesach (=instructions for both eves of Pesach). Hamadan (Iran), [c. 1930]. Printed two leaf pamphlet; contains order of Kadesh U’Rechatz, with instructions in Jewish Persian [in Hebrew letters].
Otzar HaHaggadot 3218.
[4] pages. 16 cm. Fair condition, stains, tears on leaf margins (without damage to text).
Only two Hebrew titles printed in Hamadan; this pamphlet and Sefer Zemirot Israel (1921).

Manuscript, rulings pertaining to the Eiruv of the Verona (Italy) congregation, by Rabbi Menachem Neveira, Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael, Rabbi Ya’akov Ashkenazi Di Corona and Rabbi Ya’akov Chazak. 1765.
Illustrated manuscript, fine scribe writing in Italian Rashi letters, with impressive ornaments in Rococo style. Title page contains illustration of Star of David, symbol of priesthood, and two lions grasping a turret. The opening lines of the manuscript are directed towards the community leaders and describe the problem of the Eiruv in the city of Verona which is surrounded with a river on one side; the community members who repeatedly backslide every Shabbat and holiday while carrying throughout the streets of the city and the the Halachic solution which the former Rabbi of Verona, Rabbi Chizkiya Mordechai Bassan, proposed. The writer, Rabbi of Verona and grandson of Rabbi Bassan, presents his intention to reconstruct the Eiruv of the city; presents his ruling and the rulings of additional rabbis regarding this matter, and mentions, among the rest, the obligation of the community leaders “to plead before the King and request from him to allow the Eiruv…”.
Following this, two introductory poems as well as a summary in Italian are presented. Later on, the version of the special Eiruv of the city of Verona is presented.
Following leaves contain lengthy Halachic ruling by Rabbi Menachem Neveira regarding the Eiruv of Verona; Halachic rulings by two emissaries from Jerusalem who happened to arrive in Verona and approved of the ruling of Rabbi Neveira: Rabbi Eliyahu Yisrael (1715-1784, author of Kol Eliyahu, Rabbi in Alexandria, Egypt) who signs: “… Rabbi of Jerusalem signing here in Verona…”. And Rabbi Ya’akov Ashkenazi Di Corona (passed away in 1769, among the well-known scholars of Jerusalem) who signs: “Young emissary of Jerusalem…”; additional ruling by Rabbi Ya’akov Chazak (disciple of the Ramchal), Rabbi of adjacent Padua. This rulings consist of Halachic material of significant content and important details regarding the Italian congregations during that period.
Manuscript concludes with description of the Eiruv which was erected “After being granted permission… from the esteemed governor of the city and after the Eiruv has become publicized in synagogue before the Jewish congregation, from now on we are permitted to carry objects which are necessary for us on Shabbat…”, along with detailed regulations of how to conduct oneself after the erection of the Eiruv.
The Torah scholar and physician Rabbi Menachem Neveira (1717-1777), rabbi and Halachic authority in Verona, author of Yemei Temimim and additional books. His Halachic responsa was printed in section 2 of the book Pnei Yitzchak by his rabbi and grandfather Rabbi Mordechai Chizkiya Bassan (Mantua 1744). The Kabbalist Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki refers to him as (in the approbation to Pnei Yitzchak): “The prominent person of wholesome character, righteous and humble philanthropist, glorious scholar and physician…”.
[40] written pages. 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and mildew marks, few moth stains. Damaged binding.

Collection of manuscript leaves from the city of Vercelli (Italy), majority of which are signed by rabbinical emissaries from the Holy Land.
* Evidence note regarding clarification of debt to “Jerusalem Fund” in city of Vercelli, from approximately the 1740’s, signed by Rabbi Avraham ben Asher [passed away in 1772, among the scholars and Kabbalists of Jerusalem (the Chida refers to him as “HaRav HaChassid”). Was sent in 1741 together with his friend Rabbi Yitzchak Zerachia Azulai – father of the Chida, to countries in Western Europe, via Constantinople (his visit there is mentioned in this document) and Italy. Upon his return to Jerusalem he headed the Yefa’er Anavim Yeshiva and in 1771 was appointed as Chief Rabbi]. * Signed manuscript from 1777. Confirmation of receipt of donation, by Rabbi Massud Bonan “authorized emissary of Holy City of Safed” [born in 1740, was sent as emissary of Safed to Western Europe; in Hamburg met Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz who justified him in talisman polemic, and later on became rabbi of Safed – See attached material]. * Confirmation of receipt of donation from 1839. Signed “emissaries of the Holy City of Jerusalem…”: “Young Ben Zion Avraham”, and “Young Shlomo Chamoy”. * Confirmation of receipt of donation and blessings from 1840, to “Members of the Committee” of the Vercelli congregation. By Rabbi Nathan son of Rabbi Chaim Amram [passed away in 1871; emissary of Hebron, sent in 1835 following the Ibrahim Pacha uprising. While he was in Italy he printed his father’s books Korban Pesach and Matam HaMelech. Authored many books]. * Promissory note. Vercelli, [1683]. * Halachic response in handwriting. Italian and Hebrew. Sent to Turin. [1831?].
Various sizes and conditions (general condition good).
Total of 6 items

Manuscript, “customs of Sephardic synagogue of Ferrara”. [Ferrara, 19th century].
Handwritten notebook in Hebrew and Italian, with listing of customs of prayer and poems for Shabbat, Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot, Chanukah and Purim, Rosh Chodesh, Brit Mila, Shabbat of wedding and more.
Approx. 40 written pages. 19 cm. Good condition, stains. Worn paper binding.