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 Rabbi Shem Tov Gagin, (1885-1953, Chief Rabbi of Sephardic congregation of London and Britain), London, 1941. * Two Letters of authorization of bachelorhood (in Hebrew and foreign language) by Rabbi Yosef of Amiapa Av Beit Din of Masaryk (Lithuania), 1935. * Letter by Rabbi Meir Petziner Av Beit Din of Arlava (Lithuania), (1936). * Letter by Rabbi Shmuel Dov Berneta [of Budapest, passed away in 1963, Av Beit Din of Adat Yisrael Sydney (Australia)]. * Letter by Rabbi Yechiel Weinberger Av Beit Din of Serdley (1913-1996), Brooklyn, (1963).
6 letters. Various sizes and conditions. Most in good condition.
6 letters. Various sizes and conditions. Most in good condition.
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $350
Sold for: $775
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Large and diverse collection of letters by rabbis and various letters, majority concerning" Agudat Yisrael" and "Po’alei Agudat Yisrael".
~ Letters signed by the famous rabbis: Rabbi Meir Karelitz; Rabbi Binyamin Mendelson (several letters from the period in which he served as rabbi of Kfar Ata before moving to Komemiyut); Rabbi Yechiel Michel Tikochinsky; Rabbi Aryeh Levin; Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro (several letters); Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe; Rabbi Yitzchak Shlomo Unger (from period in which he served as rabbi of Givat Shaul); Rabbi Eliezer Bloch Av Beit Din of Aschaffenburg (1933); Rabbi Yehoshua Zelig Diskin; Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman; Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe Schlesinger; Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin; Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna; Rabbi Ephraim Sokolover; Rabbi David Ben Zion Klein; Rabbi Yitzchak Breuer; Rabbi Ya’akov Katzenelbogen; Rabbi Hillel Vitkind; Rabbi Ya’akov Schneidman; Rabbi Yonah Merzbach; Rabbi Raphael Eliyahu Mishkovski; Rabbi Simcha Zisel Brody and many other rabbis.
~ Letters by mayors of the city Bnei Brak, some from the period of the founding of the city; ~ Letters pertaining to “Sidurei Avoda” by Po’alei Agudat Yisrael; ~ Bundle of letters and conformation of receipt of Judaic items for the “Exhibition on Hassidism” which was held in 1960, initiated by Rabbi Binyamin Mintz of Po’alei Agudat Yisrael in honor of the 200th death anniversary of the Ba’al Shem Tov. ~ Ancient copy of correspondence between the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz and Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathanson.
Over 100 letters. Various sizes and conditions.
~ Letters signed by the famous rabbis: Rabbi Meir Karelitz; Rabbi Binyamin Mendelson (several letters from the period in which he served as rabbi of Kfar Ata before moving to Komemiyut); Rabbi Yechiel Michel Tikochinsky; Rabbi Aryeh Levin; Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro (several letters); Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe; Rabbi Yitzchak Shlomo Unger (from period in which he served as rabbi of Givat Shaul); Rabbi Eliezer Bloch Av Beit Din of Aschaffenburg (1933); Rabbi Yehoshua Zelig Diskin; Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman; Rabbi Mordechai Yaffe Schlesinger; Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin; Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna; Rabbi Ephraim Sokolover; Rabbi David Ben Zion Klein; Rabbi Yitzchak Breuer; Rabbi Ya’akov Katzenelbogen; Rabbi Hillel Vitkind; Rabbi Ya’akov Schneidman; Rabbi Yonah Merzbach; Rabbi Raphael Eliyahu Mishkovski; Rabbi Simcha Zisel Brody and many other rabbis.
~ Letters by mayors of the city Bnei Brak, some from the period of the founding of the city; ~ Letters pertaining to “Sidurei Avoda” by Po’alei Agudat Yisrael; ~ Bundle of letters and conformation of receipt of Judaic items for the “Exhibition on Hassidism” which was held in 1960, initiated by Rabbi Binyamin Mintz of Po’alei Agudat Yisrael in honor of the 200th death anniversary of the Ba’al Shem Tov. ~ Ancient copy of correspondence between the "Divrei Chaim" of Sanz and Rabbi Yosef Shaul Nathanson.
Over 100 letters. Various sizes and conditions.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $300
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Collection of letters, documents and items of print pertaining to the Shmita year, from the years: 1938, 1945, 1952 and 1959.
* Printed letters by rabbis for “Shmita Fund – 1945” (letters by Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Halevi Soloveitchik of Brisk, Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer, and many other rabbis). * Various correspondences and copies of telegrams, including signed letters by various rabbis (Rabbi Meir Karelitz, Rabbi Shraga Feivel Frank, Rabbi Kalman Kahana and others). * Handwritten and typewritten protocols from assemblies of “Shmita Fund”. * Copies of documents containing signatures on public appeals and letters by Torah giants. Various items of print.
Interesting telegram of encouragement to members of the" Chafetz Chaim" Kibbutz, by the "Rabbi of Turda", who writes on day preceding Rosh HaShana of the 1959 Shmita year: “Kibbutz which desires life will be written in book of life…”.
Over 50 leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
* Printed letters by rabbis for “Shmita Fund – 1945” (letters by Rabbi Yitzchok Zev Halevi Soloveitchik of Brisk, Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer, and many other rabbis). * Various correspondences and copies of telegrams, including signed letters by various rabbis (Rabbi Meir Karelitz, Rabbi Shraga Feivel Frank, Rabbi Kalman Kahana and others). * Handwritten and typewritten protocols from assemblies of “Shmita Fund”. * Copies of documents containing signatures on public appeals and letters by Torah giants. Various items of print.
Interesting telegram of encouragement to members of the" Chafetz Chaim" Kibbutz, by the "Rabbi of Turda", who writes on day preceding Rosh HaShana of the 1959 Shmita year: “Kibbutz which desires life will be written in book of life…”.
Over 50 leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Diverse collection of letters, by rabbis of Eretz Israel, [majority from 1950-2000].
Letter by: Rabbi Re’uven Katz, Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva; Rabbi Tzvi Markowitz Av Beit Din of Ramat Gan; Rabbi Aharon Leifer (Rebbe of Nadvorna-Bania, Safed); Rabbi Azaria Basis Av Beit Din of Rosh Ha’ayin (Halachic response); Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov Neimark; Rabbi Sharya Devlitzki; Rabbi Shmuel Homminer; and additional letters.
Approx. 33 letters, various sizes and conditions.
Letter by: Rabbi Re’uven Katz, Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva; Rabbi Tzvi Markowitz Av Beit Din of Ramat Gan; Rabbi Aharon Leifer (Rebbe of Nadvorna-Bania, Safed); Rabbi Azaria Basis Av Beit Din of Rosh Ha’ayin (Halachic response); Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov Neimark; Rabbi Sharya Devlitzki; Rabbi Shmuel Homminer; and additional letters.
Approx. 33 letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of dozens of Rabbis' letters (concerning purchase of books etc.), most from 1930-1960.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Over 55 letters and postcards. Varied size and condition, mostly good condition.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Over 55 letters and postcards. Varied size and condition, mostly good condition.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Collection of letters regarding book trade, most from 1926-1955. A varied interesting collection that provides a comprehensive look on management of the book trade during those years, trade in new and old books alike. Correspondence from various countries, from veteran traders to private people searching for certain books. Many letters are from Bigeleisen bookshops in NY, David Frankel of Lvov and NY, Yochanan Rubenstein of Haifa, Efraim Keizer of Pressburg, Yehuda Idil Bialistotsky of Slonim and letters from various bookshops in Tschernovitz, Vienna, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Warsaw etc. Lists of books and their prices, (some of the catalogues are on printed leaves), and more letters and papers from those times.
Hundreds of letters and documents, including over 200 letters and postcards. Varied size and condition.
Hundreds of letters and documents, including over 200 letters and postcards. Varied size and condition.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Unsold
Letter by Rabbi Kook to Henrietta Sold. Jerusalem, [1923].
Letter concerning the “great necessity of locating a vacant apartment for Rabbi Rata”. Rabbi Kook notes that “this is a matter of life and death” and mentions Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank and Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Bernstein, members of the rabbinate of Jerusalem.
Official stationery. 17 cm. Good condition. Stapling holes.
Letter concerning the “great necessity of locating a vacant apartment for Rabbi Rata”. Rabbi Kook notes that “this is a matter of life and death” and mentions Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank and Rabbi Yerucham Fishel Bernstein, members of the rabbinate of Jerusalem.
Official stationery. 17 cm. Good condition. Stapling holes.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $325
Including buyer's premium
Letter in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, Chief Rabbi of Eretz Yisrael. Jerusalem, Cheshvan (1923).
In the letter directed toward Dr. Moshe Wallach, director of "Sha’arei Tzedek" Hospital, Rabbi Kook requests: “To admit the maiden to the hospital… whose illness is severe, G-D have mercy on her. Her dear father… was freed from the Ukraine, escaped from the sword of the murderers and is destitute”.
Official stationery, 17.5 cm. Good condition.
In the letter directed toward Dr. Moshe Wallach, director of "Sha’arei Tzedek" Hospital, Rabbi Kook requests: “To admit the maiden to the hospital… whose illness is severe, G-D have mercy on her. Her dear father… was freed from the Ukraine, escaped from the sword of the murderers and is destitute”.
Official stationery, 17.5 cm. Good condition.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Letter signed by 28 residents of "" neighborhood, to their elderly rabbi, Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz, Rabbi of Nadvorna, in appeal to appoint his daughter’s son “the great rabbi… notable in Torah and reverence of G-D… Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horowitz whom the honorable rabbi adopted as a son”, as rabbi and Halachic ruler of "Me’ah She’arim". Jerusalem, Adar (1907).
Signatories include: Rabbi “Menachem Nachum Katz”, Rabbi “Ya’akov Moshe Charlap”, Rabbi “Nachum Kahana Shapiro”, Rabbi “Raphael Zerach Leib son of Rabbi Mordechai” [of Rockaway], and others.
Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz (1820-1916) Av Beit Din of Dovrovna, son-in-law of the "Nachalat David". Immigrated to Jerusalem in 1883 and was founder and director of the "Me’ah She’arim "Yeshiva and Talumd Torah. Was blessed with longevity, and during his lifetime his daughter’s son, the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horowitz (1869-1951), succeeded him in the "Me’ah She’arim" Rabbinate and Yeshiva leadership.
2 pages, 29 cm. Fair condition, tears (with missing pieces) on folds.
Signatories include: Rabbi “Menachem Nachum Katz”, Rabbi “Ya’akov Moshe Charlap”, Rabbi “Nachum Kahana Shapiro”, Rabbi “Raphael Zerach Leib son of Rabbi Mordechai” [of Rockaway], and others.
Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz (1820-1916) Av Beit Din of Dovrovna, son-in-law of the "Nachalat David". Immigrated to Jerusalem in 1883 and was founder and director of the "Me’ah She’arim "Yeshiva and Talumd Torah. Was blessed with longevity, and during his lifetime his daughter’s son, the Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horowitz (1869-1951), succeeded him in the "Me’ah She’arim" Rabbinate and Yeshiva leadership.
2 pages, 29 cm. Fair condition, tears (with missing pieces) on folds.
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Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Archive of manuscripts and letters, majority pertaining to the freeing of Agunot (women bound in marriage by a husband who refuses to grant a divorce or who is missing and not proven dead) after the Holocaust. Lists of Chiddushei Torah in his handwriting, documents of testimony for the freeing of Agunot of the Holocaust, with notations in his handwriting. Various letters sent to him, including: Lengthy Halachic response (approx. 18 pages) by Rabbi Yechezkel Rotner Av Beit Din of Shamkot, from the period of his rabbinical service in the Wilhelm camp in Germany; and response by the great Av Beit Din of Shvebishal, Rabbi Mordechai Gershon Spalter (1886-1962, exalted genius who served during that period as rabbi of Shvebish-Halel refugee camp in Germany).
The holy genius Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen Hoberman – “The Tzadik of Ra’anana” (1896-1977). Born in Poland and studied by Rabbi Ya’akov Mordechai of Belgora, by the “Shem MeShmuel” of Sochochov, and by Rabbi T. H. Glickson (son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk). Was known for his diligence and genius. Was affiliated with Hassidism of Ger and Lubavitch. Following the Holocaust, served for approximately six years in the rabbinate of Wetzlar in Germany. Immigrated to Ra’anana in Eretz Israel. Was known as an exalted righteous individual and a miracle worker. Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Man Shach refers to him in his approbation to his book Ben Le’oshri: “Abundant with wisdom in the revealed and concealed”.
Dozens of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
The holy genius Rabbi Yitzchak HaCohen Hoberman – “The Tzadik of Ra’anana” (1896-1977). Born in Poland and studied by Rabbi Ya’akov Mordechai of Belgora, by the “Shem MeShmuel” of Sochochov, and by Rabbi T. H. Glickson (son-in-law of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk). Was known for his diligence and genius. Was affiliated with Hassidism of Ger and Lubavitch. Following the Holocaust, served for approximately six years in the rabbinate of Wetzlar in Germany. Immigrated to Ra’anana in Eretz Israel. Was known as an exalted righteous individual and a miracle worker. Rabbi Eliezer Menachem Man Shach refers to him in his approbation to his book Ben Le’oshri: “Abundant with wisdom in the revealed and concealed”.
Dozens of leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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She'erit HaPleita
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
Opening: $450
Unsold
Letter to Rabbi Kalman Pinsky, by Rabbi “Yoel Meir Potshovitz of Łomża” and additional letter in handwriting and signature of Rabbi “Gershon Liebman”, upon stationary with logo (hand printed) of “holy Yeshiva She’erit Yisrael in Bergen-Belsen”. Kislev (November 1945).
Letters of interesting content pertaining to post Holocaust "She’erit Hapleitah" Yeshivot.
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Gershon Liebman (1904-1997), among greatest disciples of Novardok Yeshiva, established Yeshivot in displaced persons camps of extermination ghettos in Germany and France. He eventually established a network of Novardok Yeshivot in France.
2 pages, 25.5 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
Letters of interesting content pertaining to post Holocaust "She’erit Hapleitah" Yeshivot.
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Gershon Liebman (1904-1997), among greatest disciples of Novardok Yeshiva, established Yeshivot in displaced persons camps of extermination ghettos in Germany and France. He eventually established a network of Novardok Yeshivot in France.
2 pages, 25.5 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
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