Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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* Letter by Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Man Shach Rosh Yeshiva of Ponevezh Yeshiva; receipt for donation of “Matonot La’evyonim” on Purim. Bnei Brak, (1987). * Letter of authorization approving the publishing of books of Rabbi Shlomo HaCohen of Vilna. Bnei Brak, (1992). “… and I have come to express my blessing upon the distribution of the book and to…”.
2 typewritten letters upon official stationery signed in his holy handwriting. 27.5 cm. Good conditions, folding marks.
2 typewritten letters upon official stationery signed in his holy handwriting. 27.5 cm. Good conditions, folding marks.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Letter of recommendation for charity fund for benefit of widow and children of a Torah scholar who passed away, in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi S. Y. Nissim Karelitz. Bnei Brak, Av 1975.
Margins of letter contain six lines in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Shach and additional line in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael Kanievsky.
28 cm. Good condition, folding marks, family name erased from letters.
Margins of letter contain six lines in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Shach and additional line in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael Kanievsky.
28 cm. Good condition, folding marks, family name erased from letters.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Shana Tova letter by the righteous Ga’on Rabbi Eizik Sher, to his friend Rabbi Avraham No’ach Palei. Slobodka, Elul 1903.
In the letter he cites sayings from the sermons of Rabbi Itzele Blazer (recited last Elul prior to his immigration to Jerusalem). Words of ethics applicable to month of Elul [on behalf of “Alter of Slobodka”?]: “… I have heard in the name of my in-law [his rabbi and teacher, Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel – who became Rabbi Eizik’s in-law that same year], that people say that Elul isn’t a bear, and he said that this is indeed the truth; Elul isn’t a bear, since King David hit the bear and was not intimidated by him; and in anticipation of Elul and the Day of Judgment he would be instilled with fear…”.
3 pages, 20.5 cm. Good condition, stains and minor damage on folds.
In the letter he cites sayings from the sermons of Rabbi Itzele Blazer (recited last Elul prior to his immigration to Jerusalem). Words of ethics applicable to month of Elul [on behalf of “Alter of Slobodka”?]: “… I have heard in the name of my in-law [his rabbi and teacher, Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel – who became Rabbi Eizik’s in-law that same year], that people say that Elul isn’t a bear, and he said that this is indeed the truth; Elul isn’t a bear, since King David hit the bear and was not intimidated by him; and in anticipation of Elul and the Day of Judgment he would be instilled with fear…”.
3 pages, 20.5 cm. Good condition, stains and minor damage on folds.
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![Long letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Waldstein to Rabbi Ben-Zion Brook. [Ostrovtse, 1939].
The letter has many topics, Torah and eth](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale22-public/460.jpg "Long and Interesting Letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Waldsein")
Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Long letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Waldstein to Rabbi Ben-Zion Brook. [Ostrovtse, 1939].
The letter has many topics, Torah and ethics [ending with the typical Navaredok sentence: "…This is the Navaredok point which needs to be thrown and stuck down the throat"]; the distribution of Navaredok books [mentioned at the beginning of the letter is the distribution of the booklets "El HaMevakesh" Part 6, written and printed by Rabbi Yitzchak Waldsein in 1939]; matters concerning the yeshivot and rabbis of Navaredok in Eretz Yisrael and abroad; the lottery for upholding the Navaredok Yeshiva and tefillin scrolls sent by the Chazon Ish for this fundraising campaign.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Waldsein (1894-1941), was a leading rabbi of the Navaredok Yeshiva mussar movement, known as the "Sharshover" because of his native city Sharshov, an outstanding disciple of the Saba of Navaredok and the son-in-law of his son-in-law Rabbi Alter Shmuelevitz (father of Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz), served as mashgiach of the "Beit Yosef" Yeshivot in Pinsk and Ostrovtse. Perished in the Holocaust with most of his family, his wife and one son survived and immigrated to Jerusalem.
2 pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, tears and creases to margins.
The letter has many topics, Torah and ethics [ending with the typical Navaredok sentence: "…This is the Navaredok point which needs to be thrown and stuck down the throat"]; the distribution of Navaredok books [mentioned at the beginning of the letter is the distribution of the booklets "El HaMevakesh" Part 6, written and printed by Rabbi Yitzchak Waldsein in 1939]; matters concerning the yeshivot and rabbis of Navaredok in Eretz Yisrael and abroad; the lottery for upholding the Navaredok Yeshiva and tefillin scrolls sent by the Chazon Ish for this fundraising campaign.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Waldsein (1894-1941), was a leading rabbi of the Navaredok Yeshiva mussar movement, known as the "Sharshover" because of his native city Sharshov, an outstanding disciple of the Saba of Navaredok and the son-in-law of his son-in-law Rabbi Alter Shmuelevitz (father of Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz), served as mashgiach of the "Beit Yosef" Yeshivot in Pinsk and Ostrovtse. Perished in the Holocaust with most of his family, his wife and one son survived and immigrated to Jerusalem.
2 pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, tears and creases to margins.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Letter in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Yisrael Binyamin Bendet Feivelson. Interesting recommendation letter for "Beit Yosef" Yeshiva – Novardok, along with description of history of the Yeshiva following the Russian revolution. [Shokian-Lithuania, 1932].
“… the good news has reached us that G-D rescued the remaining ‘Beit Yosef’ from the upheaval and the noble and invaluable Jews… escaped with G-D’s mercy from the bloody country… and after enduring much hardship they arrived at a safe haven in Dvinsk… writing with tearful joy… in honor of G-D and his Torah…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Binyamin Bendet Feivelson (1865-1937), student of Yeshivot Kelm and Volozhin, among prominent rabbis of Lithuania. In 1898 Av Beit Din in Basiglio and from 1924 Av Beit Din in Shokian. Authored many books in Halacha and Aggada [see attached material].
12.5 cm. leaf. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition. Stains, folding marks.
“… the good news has reached us that G-D rescued the remaining ‘Beit Yosef’ from the upheaval and the noble and invaluable Jews… escaped with G-D’s mercy from the bloody country… and after enduring much hardship they arrived at a safe haven in Dvinsk… writing with tearful joy… in honor of G-D and his Torah…”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Binyamin Bendet Feivelson (1865-1937), student of Yeshivot Kelm and Volozhin, among prominent rabbis of Lithuania. In 1898 Av Beit Din in Basiglio and from 1924 Av Beit Din in Shokian. Authored many books in Halacha and Aggada [see attached material].
12.5 cm. leaf. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition. Stains, folding marks.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $375
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Letter by Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Epstein Av Beit Din of Kletzk, to “true Ga’on and Rebbe, Torah giant” Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer. Kletzk, Tamuz (1938).
In the letter Rabbi Epstein mentions his son-in-law, Rabbi Aharon [Rabbi Aharon Kotler, Rosh Yeshiva of Kletzk]. On margins of letter Torah comment on Sefer" Even Ha’ezel".
27 cm. Good condition, stains. Postage envelope attached.
In the letter Rabbi Epstein mentions his son-in-law, Rabbi Aharon [Rabbi Aharon Kotler, Rosh Yeshiva of Kletzk]. On margins of letter Torah comment on Sefer" Even Ha’ezel".
27 cm. Good condition, stains. Postage envelope attached.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Lengthy letter on laws of Shvi’it by the Ga’on Rabbi Michel Yehudah Lefkowitz to Rabbi Nathan Zvi Friedman, among the rabbis of Bnei Brak. Bnei Brak, (1958). Includes letter by the Ga’on Rabbi Nathan Zvi Friedman to Rabbi Michel Yehudah.
Letter of Rabbi Michel Yehudah Lefkowitz: 4 leaves, 21 cm., in his handwriting along with his signature. Thin paper, good condition. Letter of Rabbi Nathan Zvi Friedman: 2 leaves, 29.5 cm. Typewritten, with glosses in his handwriting. Good-fair condition.
Letter of Rabbi Michel Yehudah Lefkowitz: 4 leaves, 21 cm., in his handwriting along with his signature. Thin paper, good condition. Letter of Rabbi Nathan Zvi Friedman: 2 leaves, 29.5 cm. Typewritten, with glosses in his handwriting. Good-fair condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $400
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Letter by the Ga’on Rabbi Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz, to his rabbi and mentor the Ga’on Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer. “Zichron Meir, Bnei Brak”, Adar (1949). Interesting letter regarding revisions to Rabbi Isser Zalman’s approbation to book "HaMekach VeHaMimkar" with commentary "Emek HaSha’ar", published by Rabbi Michel Yehuda Lefkowitz during that period.
2 pages, 24 cm. Good condition. Postage envelope from previous letter sent by Rabbi Michel Yehuda to Rabbi Isser Zalman attached.
2 pages, 24 cm. Good condition. Postage envelope from previous letter sent by Rabbi Michel Yehuda to Rabbi Isser Zalman attached.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Letter by the Kabbalist Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Ya’ir Weinstock, to his disciple, the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Zev Leibowitz. Jerusalem, (1969).
Content of letter: Chiddushei Torah in matters of Kabbalah and more. Margins of letter contain two handwritten comments by his abovementioned disciple stamped “comment by Yehuda Zev”.
The Jerusalemite Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Zev Leibowitz (1921-2010), studied in his youth at Rabbi Yo’el Teitelbaum in Satmar. Extraordinary holy and pure man, among the disciples of the “shoemaker” from Tel Aviv, was involved to a great extent in the wisdom of Kabbalah and composed several important books. Was known as a miracle worker and an exalted righteous individual.
28 cm. leaf. Written on both sides. Good condition, minor stains.
Content of letter: Chiddushei Torah in matters of Kabbalah and more. Margins of letter contain two handwritten comments by his abovementioned disciple stamped “comment by Yehuda Zev”.
The Jerusalemite Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Zev Leibowitz (1921-2010), studied in his youth at Rabbi Yo’el Teitelbaum in Satmar. Extraordinary holy and pure man, among the disciples of the “shoemaker” from Tel Aviv, was involved to a great extent in the wisdom of Kabbalah and composed several important books. Was known as a miracle worker and an exalted righteous individual.
28 cm. leaf. Written on both sides. Good condition, minor stains.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Printed Prozbul bill, “Beit Din Tzedek of Ashkenazi Congregations, Edah HaCharedit”. Jerusalem, Elul (1973).
Filled in in handwriting. Signatures in the handwriting of chief Av Beit Din Rabbi Yitzchak Ya’akov Weiss and members of the Beit Din: Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund; Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Dushinski.
22 cm. Good condition, creases.
Filled in in handwriting. Signatures in the handwriting of chief Av Beit Din Rabbi Yitzchak Ya’akov Weiss and members of the Beit Din: Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund; Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Dushinski.
22 cm. Good condition, creases.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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A letter of "warning" by the rabbis of the Badatz of the "Eidah HaChareidit" in Jerusalem, concerning the topic of marriage guidance and counseling, that men should not teach women and vice versa, but they should fulfill "what our Rabbis have said, Avraham converted the men and Sarah converted the women". Signed by the Ga'avad Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Weiss and members of the beit din: Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Dushinsky, Rabbi Yisrael Ya'acov Fisher, Rabbi Binyamin Rabinowitz and Rabbi Avraham David Horwitz. Jerusalem, Kislew 1986.
Leaf 32.5 cm. Written by beit din scribes and hand signed by the rabbis. Fair-poor condition, creases and wear, large moisture stains on text.
Leaf 32.5 cm. Written by beit din scribes and hand signed by the rabbis. Fair-poor condition, creases and wear, large moisture stains on text.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Collection of rabbis' letters on various topics. *Long letter by Rebbe Yosef Kalish of Amshinov-US. Brooklyn, 1987. *Letters from rabbis: Rabbi David Lifshitz Rabbi of Suvalk (New York); Rabbi Ya'akov Haberman (Rabbi in Detroit, Michigan); Rabbi Gedalia Felder (Rabbi in Toronto, Canada); Rabbi Eliezer Levine (Rabbi in Michigan); Rabbi Ze'ev Cohen (Rabbi in 'Beit Yosef' Yeshiva, Gateshead, England); Rabbi Avraham Shalom Yeshaya Segal Wiesel (Rabbi in Montevideo, Uruguay); Rabbi Shabtai Tuaf (Rabbi in Livorno, Italy); Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ginzburg (Rabbi in Denver, Colorado. Author of "Yalkut Yehuda") and other rabbis.
14 letters. Varied size and condition.
14 letters. Varied size and condition.
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