Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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"Sefer Ner HaMa'arav", History of Moroccan Jews, their status and situation since their first days in Morocco until the present day by Ya'akov Moshe Toledano of Tiberias. Jerusalem: A.M. Lunz printing press, [1911]. 1st edition.
A comprehensive composition about the history of Moroccan Jews. Approbations by Rabbi Haim Yissachar Abulafia of Jerusalem and Rabbi Yehuda Toledano of Tiberias (author's father) – open the book. [10], 248 pp, 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to first and last leaves (some glued). New binding.
A comprehensive composition about the history of Moroccan Jews. Approbations by Rabbi Haim Yissachar Abulafia of Jerusalem and Rabbi Yehuda Toledano of Tiberias (author's father) – open the book. [10], 248 pp, 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to first and last leaves (some glued). New binding.
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![Five photos and three paper-items. Morocco, [1950s].
1-3. Three group-photos with religious figures, Sefrou.
4-5. Two group-p](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/521.jpg "Moroccan Jewry – Photographs and Documents, 1950s")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Five photos and three paper-items. Morocco, [1950s].
1-3. Three group-photos with religious figures, Sefrou.
4-5. Two group-photos, Rabat.
6-7. Two single leaves, each one printed on both sides of the leaf with a song and musical-notes by I. [Israel] Magentza. Published by the department for religious education in the Diaspora, Casablanca, [1945].
8. Calling card of Israel Magentza, "Emissary of the Dept. for Religious Education and Culture in the Diaspora, Morocco".
Various sizes and conditions.
1-3. Three group-photos with religious figures, Sefrou.
4-5. Two group-photos, Rabat.
6-7. Two single leaves, each one printed on both sides of the leaf with a song and musical-notes by I. [Israel] Magentza. Published by the department for religious education in the Diaspora, Casablanca, [1945].
8. Calling card of Israel Magentza, "Emissary of the Dept. for Religious Education and Culture in the Diaspora, Morocco".
Various sizes and conditions.
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![Exhortation aux Israélites de France et du royaume d'Italie [call encouraging Jews of France and Italy], [by Abraham F](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/522.jpg "Calling Jews to be Loyal to Napoleon and the French Nation – Paris, 18")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Exhortation aux Israélites de France et du royaume d'Italie [call encouraging Jews of France and Italy], [by Abraham Furtado]. [Paris], [1806?]. French.
Printed document, calling the Jews of France and Italy to identify with the French Nation and be loyal to Napoleon: "Jews, you live amongst a generous and sensitive nation. In order to identify with and gain the appreciation of this nation – no sacrifice is exaggerated. Teach your children to be laborious and efficient citizens, integrate them in agriculture, develop their intelligence through the public schooling system, and encourage their solidarity with young French of a different religion". It is possible that this document was written by Abraham Furtado (1756-1817) – President of the Committee of Jewish Dignitaries during Napoleon's Period ("Paris Sanhedrin") and the treasurer of Bordeaux municipality. 4 pp, 25 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.
Printed document, calling the Jews of France and Italy to identify with the French Nation and be loyal to Napoleon: "Jews, you live amongst a generous and sensitive nation. In order to identify with and gain the appreciation of this nation – no sacrifice is exaggerated. Teach your children to be laborious and efficient citizens, integrate them in agriculture, develop their intelligence through the public schooling system, and encourage their solidarity with young French of a different religion". It is possible that this document was written by Abraham Furtado (1756-1817) – President of the Committee of Jewish Dignitaries during Napoleon's Period ("Paris Sanhedrin") and the treasurer of Bordeaux municipality. 4 pp, 25 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Twenty six Jewish calendars, 1920s-50s.
Calendar for 1888; six calendars of the 1920s; four calendars of the 1930s; six calendars of the 1940s; nine calendars of the 1950s. Condition varies, some in very good condition, others are incomplete or disassembled.
Calendar for 1888; six calendars of the 1920s; four calendars of the 1930s; six calendars of the 1940s; nine calendars of the 1950s. Condition varies, some in very good condition, others are incomplete or disassembled.
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![Karaj Awazy [voice of the Karaite]. Periodical edited by Aleksander Mardkowicz. Lutsk (Poland, present day Ukraine), 1931. Ka](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/524.jpg "A Karaite Periodical – Poland, 1931")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Karaj Awazy [voice of the Karaite]. Periodical edited by Aleksander Mardkowicz. Lutsk (Poland, present day Ukraine), 1931. Karaite language. Two first issues of the periodical Karaj Awazy, in the Karaite language. The periodical was published in the years 1931-1938, and included historical essays, poems and stories dealing with the Jewish Karaite Congregation in Poland, Lithuania and around them. Includes photos and illustrations in b/w. The publication of this periodical was part of a growing awareness to Karaite Judaism and its language in Poland. The Karaite Jews recognize the Bible alone as the supreme authority and do not accept any rabbinical commentary. 32, 40 pp, 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Cover of second issue is torn and glued with adhesive tape.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Likutey Kadmoniyot for the Karaites and their scriptures according to Hebrew and Arabic manuscripts by Simcha Pinsker. Vienna: Adalbert della Torre, 1860. Pinsker describes the history of Karaite Judaism, its development and scriptures. Pinsker claims that the source of the name "Karaites" is their belief in denying all oral laws and believing in the written bible only. Pinsker also writes about Karaite literature and poetry claiming that Karaite poetry served as a model for Jewish Middle-Ages poets such as Ibn Gvirol and Yehudah HaLevi. A list of Karaite scholars appears at the end of the book. Two title-covers and two title-pages, Hebrew and German. Bound in hard cover with two leaves about the author. [10], X, 134, [2], 228 pp, 20 cm. Good condition. Numerous moisture-marks.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Sidur Tefila, published by the Karaite congregation in Egypt including a Passover Haggadah according to the Karaite Jews custom. 112 [2]; 172; 14 pp, 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry and fragile paper. Stains, damages to spine.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Sefer Kivshono shel Olam, essays about the existence of G-D, Hashgacha and the immortality of the soul based on the book " Natural Religion" by the French philosopher Jules Simon, shortened with some substitutes by Eliyahu Kazaz (of the Karaite Jews). M. Murovansky printing press, Yevpatoria, Ukraine, [1899]. Translation into Hebrew of the book by the French philosopher Jules Simon, "Natural Religion" with additions and omissions, by the Kraite scholar Eliyahu Kazaz. [6]. 142, [2] pp, 19 cm. It is possible that one page in the beginning is missing. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions in pen.
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![Album commemorating Jewish casualties fighting with the Bulgarian army in WW I. Sofia, [ca.1919]. Bulgarian.
Five portraits a](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale26-public/528.jpg "Album Commemorating World War I Casualties – Bulgaria, 1919")
Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
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Album commemorating Jewish casualties fighting with the Bulgarian army in WW I. Sofia, [ca.1919]. Bulgarian.
Five portraits appear on each leaf with illustrations by ф. Шламбор (P. Shlambor). An illustration in color opens the album with the signs of the Twelve Tribes and the writing "How have the mighty fallen". [43] leaves, 25X18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears. Back cover – missing.
Five portraits appear on each leaf with illustrations by ф. Шламбор (P. Shlambor). An illustration in color opens the album with the signs of the Twelve Tribes and the writing "How have the mighty fallen". [43] leaves, 25X18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears. Back cover – missing.
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Auction 26 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
October 16, 2012
Opening: $200
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Two Jewish calendars, written in Ladino, Hebrew and Bulgarian:
1. Calendar for 1933-1934. Yossef Baruch Pardo printing press [Filipopoli – Plovdiv], [1933].
2. Calendar for the year 1935-1936. Published by "Kupat Zedaka – Bikur Cholim" society, printed by "Nadizda", Rahamim Shimonov, Sofia, [1935].
Good condition.
1. Calendar for 1933-1934. Yossef Baruch Pardo printing press [Filipopoli – Plovdiv], [1933].
2. Calendar for the year 1935-1936. Published by "Kupat Zedaka – Bikur Cholim" society, printed by "Nadizda", Rahamim Shimonov, Sofia, [1935].
Good condition.
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