Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $550
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
* Karnei Re’em Responsa, by Rabbi Raphael Ankava, Av Beit Din of Rabat. Jerusalem 1910. Lengthy erudite glosses in handwriting of his friend and successor Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo, who refers to author as “my friend and spirit”, “my brother” and more.
Incomplete damaged copy, 250 leaves (originally: [4] 251 leaves), 33 cm. Fair-poor condition, mildew damage, missing tears and wear.
* Sefer LeYitzchak Re’ach, 2 sections, responses and structure for rabbinical rulings, by Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Danan among rabbis of Fes. Livorno, 1902. Stamps of Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo and dozens of lengthy erudite glosses in his handwriting. (Various notations in handwriting of his son Rabbi “Raphael Berdugo”).
[4], 98 leaves; [1], 129, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair condition, worn and damaged leaves at beginning and end.
The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo (1858-1940), son of brother and prominent disciple of Rabbi Yosef Berdugo Av Beit Din of Rabat, author of “Yavin Shmu’a”. In 1910, along with Dayanim of Rabat, he signed the approbation of the book of their friend and rabbi, “Karnei Re’em”, by Rabbi Raphael Ankava. Following the demise of Rabbi Raphael in 1935, Rabbi Yekutiel succeeded him as Chief Av Beit Din of the Supreme Beit Din in the capital city of Rabat and as chief rabbi of Morocco.
Incomplete damaged copy, 250 leaves (originally: [4] 251 leaves), 33 cm. Fair-poor condition, mildew damage, missing tears and wear.
* Sefer LeYitzchak Re’ach, 2 sections, responses and structure for rabbinical rulings, by Rabbi Yitzchak Ibn Danan among rabbis of Fes. Livorno, 1902. Stamps of Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo and dozens of lengthy erudite glosses in his handwriting. (Various notations in handwriting of his son Rabbi “Raphael Berdugo”).
[4], 98 leaves; [1], 129, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair condition, worn and damaged leaves at beginning and end.
The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo (1858-1940), son of brother and prominent disciple of Rabbi Yosef Berdugo Av Beit Din of Rabat, author of “Yavin Shmu’a”. In 1910, along with Dayanim of Rabat, he signed the approbation of the book of their friend and rabbi, “Karnei Re’em”, by Rabbi Raphael Ankava. Following the demise of Rabbi Raphael in 1935, Rabbi Yekutiel succeeded him as Chief Av Beit Din of the Supreme Beit Din in the capital city of Rabat and as chief rabbi of Morocco.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $400
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Manuscript, prayers and customs of Chevra Kadisha, for moment of death and ritual washing of dead prior to burial; various prayers and poems of lamentation and rebuke. [Morocco, early 20th century].
Ownership signature: “Mine, … Raphael son of… Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo…”. – Rabbi Raphael Berdugo (1915-2005), Chief Rabbi of Meknes, son of Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1878-1953; served as Chief Av Beit Din of Meknes until he moved to Rabat in 1941 in order to serve as chief rabbi of Morocco succeeding his relative Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo). Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in 1992 and settled in Bnei Brak.
[7], 112, [5] written leaves. 13 cm. Quality paper, fair condition, moth and mildew damage. Slightly damaged ornamented leather binding.
Ownership signature: “Mine, … Raphael son of… Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo…”. – Rabbi Raphael Berdugo (1915-2005), Chief Rabbi of Meknes, son of Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1878-1953; served as Chief Av Beit Din of Meknes until he moved to Rabat in 1941 in order to serve as chief rabbi of Morocco succeeding his relative Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo). Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael in 1992 and settled in Bnei Brak.
[7], 112, [5] written leaves. 13 cm. Quality paper, fair condition, moth and mildew damage. Slightly damaged ornamented leather binding.
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![Sefer Yismach Yisrael, supplications and poems for various occasions, with [separate title page]: Sefer Yagel Ya’akov, songs](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/284.jpg "Sefer Yismach Yisrael – Meknes, 1931 – Handwritten Leaves, Glosses and")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $500
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Sefer Yismach Yisrael, supplications and poems for various occasions, with [separate title page]: Sefer Yagel Ya’akov, songs by Rabbi Ya’akov Toledano. Meknes, [1931].
Both title pages printed in purple and red ink.
Leaf preceding title page contains inscription of publisher Rabbi Meir [son of Rabbi Ya’akov] Toledano to Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo Av Beit Din of Meknes. * Stamps and signatures of Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo. * Many stamps and signatures of his son – Rabbi Raphael Berdugo Av Beit Din of Meknes. * Handwritten list of genealogy of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo, which contains his lineage until Rabbi Moshe Berdugo. * Glosses, revisions and additions to poems in book of manuscript of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo [it appears that some of the glosses are in handwriting of his father Rabbi Yehoshua]. * Handwritten completion leaves bound at beginning and end of book which contain copies of poems which do not appear in the book. Apparently they too are in handwriting of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo.
Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1878-1953) served as chief rabbi of Meknes until 1941 – upon moving to Rabat to serve as chief rabbi of Morocco as successor to his relative Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo. His son, Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1915-2005) succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Meknes. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1992 and settled in Bnei Brak.
[4], 371, 24, [11] pages. Includes approx. 30 handwritten pages. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Loose and worn binding.
Both title pages printed in purple and red ink.
Leaf preceding title page contains inscription of publisher Rabbi Meir [son of Rabbi Ya’akov] Toledano to Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo Av Beit Din of Meknes. * Stamps and signatures of Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo. * Many stamps and signatures of his son – Rabbi Raphael Berdugo Av Beit Din of Meknes. * Handwritten list of genealogy of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo, which contains his lineage until Rabbi Moshe Berdugo. * Glosses, revisions and additions to poems in book of manuscript of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo [it appears that some of the glosses are in handwriting of his father Rabbi Yehoshua]. * Handwritten completion leaves bound at beginning and end of book which contain copies of poems which do not appear in the book. Apparently they too are in handwriting of Rabbi Raphael Berdugo.
Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1878-1953) served as chief rabbi of Meknes until 1941 – upon moving to Rabat to serve as chief rabbi of Morocco as successor to his relative Rabbi Chaim Yekutiel Berdugo. His son, Rabbi Yehoshua Berdugo (1915-2005) succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Meknes. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1992 and settled in Bnei Brak.
[4], 371, 24, [11] pages. Includes approx. 30 handwritten pages. 19 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear. Loose and worn binding.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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![Et L'Chol Chefetz, compilation of poems and piyutim by Rabbi Ya'akov Ibn Tzur. Na-Amon [Alexandria], [1893]. Only edition.
T](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/285.jpg "Et L'Chol Chefetz – Ya'abetz Poems – Alexandria, 1893 – Dedication by")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
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Et L'Chol Chefetz, compilation of poems and piyutim by Rabbi Ya'akov Ibn Tzur. Na-Amon [Alexandria], [1893]. Only edition.
This book contains approx. 400 piyutim written by the greatest of Moroccan rabbis, Rabbi Ya'akov Ibn Tzur – the Ya'abetz. Published by his grandson Rabbi Shlomo ben Rabbi Refael Ibn Tzur and Rabbi Refael Aharon Ibn Shimon – Rabbi of Egypt. Attached to this printing is the book “Tziltzilei Shama” [separate title page; Alexandria, 1892], containing poems by other scholars of the Ya'abetz family [Rabbi Moshe Ibn Tzur etc. ].
On reverse side of title page is a nice dedication handwritten by the publisher Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Tzur, with his signature and stamp, and another dedication in Oriental handwriting.
[1], 14, 118, [1] leaves; 74, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, tears [some restored with tape], several loose leaves. Damaged binding.
This book contains approx. 400 piyutim written by the greatest of Moroccan rabbis, Rabbi Ya'akov Ibn Tzur – the Ya'abetz. Published by his grandson Rabbi Shlomo ben Rabbi Refael Ibn Tzur and Rabbi Refael Aharon Ibn Shimon – Rabbi of Egypt. Attached to this printing is the book “Tziltzilei Shama” [separate title page; Alexandria, 1892], containing poems by other scholars of the Ya'abetz family [Rabbi Moshe Ibn Tzur etc. ].
On reverse side of title page is a nice dedication handwritten by the publisher Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Tzur, with his signature and stamp, and another dedication in Oriental handwriting.
[1], 14, 118, [1] leaves; 74, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, tears [some restored with tape], several loose leaves. Damaged binding.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $250
Sold for: $425
Including buyer's premium
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Eight items, various sizes and conditions.
Eight items, various sizes and conditions.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Lot 287 Manuscript Sefer Avnei Shayish by Rabbi Shaul Yeshu’a Abitbul Av Beit Din of Safro (Morocco)
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $800
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Manuscript, passages from book Avnei Shayish section 2, by Rabbi Yeshu’a Abitbul, printed in Jerusalem in 1934, by Rabbi Yekutiel Michael Elbaz, son of Rabbi Aba Elbaz. Manuscript includes copies from book with markings of printer [Rabbi Yitzchak Amram Tzaba]. Forewords by Rabbis of Safro: Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Danan and Rabbi Yeshu’a Shimon Chaim Ovadia. Preface in handwriting and signature of father of publisher, Rabbi Aba Elbaz of Safro, and preface in handwriting and signature of publisher Rabbi Yekutiel Mordechai. Signed letter by publisher to printer regarding printing of book.
The author, the Ga’on Rabbi Shaul Yeshu’a Abitbul served as Av Beit Din of Safro (1739-1809). The book was printed in Jerusalem between years 1930-1934, based upon copies of manuscript which were in possession of Rabbi Aba Elbaz (1851-1939), among senior Dayanim in Safro adjacent to Fes. His library which was abundant with books and manuscripts is famous and mentioned many times in book “Malchei Rabanan”.
Approx. one hundred leaves, 23 cm. Poor condition, severe mildew damage and wear.
Attached: Remnants of Ketubah from city Al-Shtaria (Yemen), 1900.
The author, the Ga’on Rabbi Shaul Yeshu’a Abitbul served as Av Beit Din of Safro (1739-1809). The book was printed in Jerusalem between years 1930-1934, based upon copies of manuscript which were in possession of Rabbi Aba Elbaz (1851-1939), among senior Dayanim in Safro adjacent to Fes. His library which was abundant with books and manuscripts is famous and mentioned many times in book “Malchei Rabanan”.
Approx. one hundred leaves, 23 cm. Poor condition, severe mildew damage and wear.
Attached: Remnants of Ketubah from city Al-Shtaria (Yemen), 1900.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, with many folklore ornaments and decorated title page, “Tahir Shel Pesach”, with many signatures of writer “Masoud ben Ya’akov Knafo”. Morocco, [1928? or 1940?].
Seder “Shivchei Pesach” is an anthology of Pesach Haftarot festively recited in synagogue with translation into Aramaic and Jewish-Arabic, in order to publicize the miracle; this is an ancient custom of early scholars of Fes. Originally, this order was called “Chukat HaPesach”, referred to in Arabic as ‘Tahir’ or ‘Dahir’ which means “law”.
Twenty-four leaves, 18 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and some damage on margins. New binding.
Seder “Shivchei Pesach” is an anthology of Pesach Haftarot festively recited in synagogue with translation into Aramaic and Jewish-Arabic, in order to publicize the miracle; this is an ancient custom of early scholars of Fes. Originally, this order was called “Chukat HaPesach”, referred to in Arabic as ‘Tahir’ or ‘Dahir’ which means “law”.
Twenty-four leaves, 18 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and some damage on margins. New binding.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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![Manuscript, Haggadah ‘Leil Pesach’, with Jewish-Arabic translation. [Morocco, 19th century of beginning of 20th century].
The](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale27-public/289.jpg "Manuscript – Passover Haggadah ‘Leil Pesach’, Jewish-Arabic – Morocco")
Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
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Manuscript, Haggadah ‘Leil Pesach’, with Jewish-Arabic translation. [Morocco, 19th century of beginning of 20th century].
The Haggadah text and Jewish-Arabic translation passage after passage. At the end of the manuscript is the song “Chad Gadya” in Arabic. Written for Chaim ben Chayto Ashush, by Chavita ben Reuven Lamgarbi HaCohen [signed a number of times].
45, 48-54 leaves (missing: leaves 46-47). 15 cm. Good condition, usage stains and moisture traces. Worn and loose binding.
The Haggadah text and Jewish-Arabic translation passage after passage. At the end of the manuscript is the song “Chad Gadya” in Arabic. Written for Chaim ben Chayto Ashush, by Chavita ben Reuven Lamgarbi HaCohen [signed a number of times].
45, 48-54 leaves (missing: leaves 46-47). 15 cm. Good condition, usage stains and moisture traces. Worn and loose binding.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Passover Haggadah with piyutim and Jewish-Arabic translations. Pages are illustrated with frames with popular decorations. [Morocco, beginning of 20th century].
Some 40 written pages. Approximately 20 cm. The beginning is missing, the manuscript begins with the piyutim of “Yachatz”. Good-fair condition. Worn, all the leaves are detached.
Some 40 written pages. Approximately 20 cm. The beginning is missing, the manuscript begins with the piyutim of “Yachatz”. Good-fair condition. Worn, all the leaves are detached.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $500
Sold for: $900
Including buyer's premium
Collection of manuscripts and manuscript leaves of compositions of Halacha, Kabbala, poems and more. [Morocco and North-Africa]. Various periods [18th-20th century].
Manuscripts include: * Booklet of Chiddushei Halacha and Drush [printed with revisions in book “VaYechkam Shlomo” by Rabbi Shaul Nachmiash]. * Old copy of Sefer “Amudeha Shiva” [printed in Lublin, 1666]. * Manuscript on matters of Kabbala, (prayers and unifications, Chiddushim on the Torah and destinies). * Drush for Parashat VaYera. * “Ot Brit Kodesh”, order of circumcision and poems. * Single leaves and more.
Approx. 12 items, dozens of leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
Manuscripts include: * Booklet of Chiddushei Halacha and Drush [printed with revisions in book “VaYechkam Shlomo” by Rabbi Shaul Nachmiash]. * Old copy of Sefer “Amudeha Shiva” [printed in Lublin, 1666]. * Manuscript on matters of Kabbala, (prayers and unifications, Chiddushim on the Torah and destinies). * Drush for Parashat VaYera. * “Ot Brit Kodesh”, order of circumcision and poems. * Single leaves and more.
Approx. 12 items, dozens of leaves. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $300
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Collection of letters, documents and manuscripts from rabbis of Morocco.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Approximately 50 items. Various sizes and conditions.
For complete list, see Hebrew description.
Approximately 50 items. Various sizes and conditions.
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Moroccan Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 27 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
November 6, 2012
Opening: $200
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
* Manuscript Chibur Ner Tamid, sermons and eulogies by Rabbi Machlof son of Rabbi Nissim Didi. Original manuscript along with copy prepared for print. [Apparently not printed].
* Manuscript of sermons on the Torah signed by its writer Rabbi Shlomo Atzraf (son of Rabbi Yosef).
* Sefer Marpeh LaNefesh, Livorno, (1927). Bound with leaves of poems and supplications in handwriting of abovementioned Shlomo Atzraf.
Dozens of handwritten leaves, various sizes and conditions.
* Manuscript of sermons on the Torah signed by its writer Rabbi Shlomo Atzraf (son of Rabbi Yosef).
* Sefer Marpeh LaNefesh, Livorno, (1927). Bound with leaves of poems and supplications in handwriting of abovementioned Shlomo Atzraf.
Dozens of handwritten leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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