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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Shev Shmat'ta", with glosses by Rabbi Baruch Frankel. Lemberg, 1864. First edition of "Baruch Ta'am" glosses.
Several handwritten glosses. Many signatures on title page: "I bought it for ---Naftali HaCohen Shwartz"; "R' Shmuel HaCohen Shwartz"; "This great book belongs to my father and teacher, I, his son and disciple… 1923, Moshe Leib Ehrenreich". Stamp of Rabbi "Moshe Leib Ehrenreich son of the Rabbi of Mad"; signature of "Menachem Mendel Horowitz Rabbi of Melitz and its region".
*Rabbi Naftali Shwartz, author of "Beit Naftali" (1846-1897) son of the "Kol Aryeh", from 1884 served in the rabbinate of his ancestors, in G-d's city of Mad. *His son-in-law and cousin was Rabbi Chaim Zvi Ehrenreich, who served many years as "Dayan" and rabbi in Mad and from 1932 served as" Av Beit Din" of Mad. After his death in 1937, his son Rabbi Moshe Leib Ehrenreich succeeded him in this position. *Rabbi Menachem Mendel Horowitz (1883-1903), who succeeded his father as rabbi and rebbe in the city of Melitz was renowned as a tzaddik and Torah scholar. (See attached material).
[2], 50, 32 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear.
Several handwritten glosses. Many signatures on title page: "I bought it for ---Naftali HaCohen Shwartz"; "R' Shmuel HaCohen Shwartz"; "This great book belongs to my father and teacher, I, his son and disciple… 1923, Moshe Leib Ehrenreich". Stamp of Rabbi "Moshe Leib Ehrenreich son of the Rabbi of Mad"; signature of "Menachem Mendel Horowitz Rabbi of Melitz and its region".
*Rabbi Naftali Shwartz, author of "Beit Naftali" (1846-1897) son of the "Kol Aryeh", from 1884 served in the rabbinate of his ancestors, in G-d's city of Mad. *His son-in-law and cousin was Rabbi Chaim Zvi Ehrenreich, who served many years as "Dayan" and rabbi in Mad and from 1932 served as" Av Beit Din" of Mad. After his death in 1937, his son Rabbi Moshe Leib Ehrenreich succeeded him in this position. *Rabbi Menachem Mendel Horowitz (1883-1903), who succeeded his father as rabbi and rebbe in the city of Melitz was renowned as a tzaddik and Torah scholar. (See attached material).
[2], 50, 32 leaves. 24.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Ner Moshe", on kabbalah and the Saragosa scroll. Jerusalem, 1882.
Many stamps like the handwritten signature: "Aharon ben R' Zvi Aryeh of Olik Stretin".
Rabbi Aharon Brandwein (died 1907), son of Rebbe Zvi Aryeh of Pleschen (of Olik-Stretin dynasty), was raised in the house of his mother's uncle Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, who appointed him Rebbe while yet a youth and even gave him "kvittel" and "pidyon". Immigrated to Eretz- Yisrael and settled in Safed, where he became a focal point of the Chassidic community. Buried in the cave of Rabbi Chaim of Tchernowitz where his father is also buried.
[3], 80, [9], 81-92 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, damage to title page, wear damage.
S. HaLevi no. 407.
Many stamps like the handwritten signature: "Aharon ben R' Zvi Aryeh of Olik Stretin".
Rabbi Aharon Brandwein (died 1907), son of Rebbe Zvi Aryeh of Pleschen (of Olik-Stretin dynasty), was raised in the house of his mother's uncle Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, who appointed him Rebbe while yet a youth and even gave him "kvittel" and "pidyon". Immigrated to Eretz- Yisrael and settled in Safed, where he became a focal point of the Chassidic community. Buried in the cave of Rabbi Chaim of Tchernowitz where his father is also buried.
[3], 80, [9], 81-92 leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, damage to title page, wear damage.
S. HaLevi no. 407.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Avodat HaKodesh" of the Rashba, laws of "yom-tov" and "techumim". Ofen, 1820.
On title page is the stamp of Rebbe "Menachem Mendel Hager of Vizhnitz Rabbi of Obervishe". Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager the Visheve Rebbe (1885-1941," Encyclopedia L'Chassidut", Vol 3, pp. 95-96), son of the "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. From 1908, served as Rabbi of the city of Vizhnitz. From 1921, as Rabbi of Visheve where he founded the "Beit Yisrael Yeshiva". A leader of the "Agudat Yisrael" movement and member of "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah".
13 leaves. 34 cm. Good condition, slight wear. New elaborate binding.
On title page is the stamp of Rebbe "Menachem Mendel Hager of Vizhnitz Rabbi of Obervishe". Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager the Visheve Rebbe (1885-1941," Encyclopedia L'Chassidut", Vol 3, pp. 95-96), son of the "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. From 1908, served as Rabbi of the city of Vizhnitz. From 1921, as Rabbi of Visheve where he founded the "Beit Yisrael Yeshiva". A leader of the "Agudat Yisrael" movement and member of "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah".
13 leaves. 34 cm. Good condition, slight wear. New elaborate binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sefer Divrei Chaim on the Torah and holidays. Chidushim on Bava Metzia, by Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Halberstam. Jerusalem, New York, (1946). Special edition published by Rebbe of Chakava-Sanz in honor of the 70th death anniversary of his grandfather, Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz, author of the Divrei Chaim.
Title page contains impressive inscription from 1946, in handwriting and signature of publisher Rabbi Ya’akov Halberstam Rebbe of Chakava-Zanz, to Rabbi Avraham Englard Av Beit Din [Rebbe of Razdin]. Various stamps of Rabbi Avraham Englard and two glosses in his handwriting.
Rabbi Ya'akov Halberstam (1897-1968) son of Rabbi Sinai Rebbe of Zemigrad (son of Rabbi Baruch of Gerlitz, son of author of Divrei Chaim). Son-in-law of Rebbe Rabbi Shalom of Schatz. From 1925 served as Av Beit Din of Chakava. In 1934 envisioned the approaching Holocaust, resigned from the rabbinate and immigrated to Jerusalem where he established his Beit Midrash. During the Holocaust years resided in the USA and was active in the Rescue Committee. Following the war he returned to Israel and later on emigrated to the USA. His sons are the famous geniuses Rabbi Moshe Halberstam and Rabbi Naftali Halberstam, Rebbe of Chakava and among leaders of the Eda HaCharedit.
Recipient of book: Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Englard (1910-2006), Av Beit Din of Sosnowiec, son-in-law of Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Elazar of Radzin. Administrator of Radzin Yeshiva network in Poland and assisted his brother-in-law, Rebbe Rabbi Shmuel Shlomo Leiner with the leadership of the Chassidism. His entire family and family of his father-in-law perished in the Holocaust while he miraculously survived, emigrated to the USA and in 1954 was crowned Rebbe of Radzin and immigrated to the Holy Land where he served in the rabbinate and leadership.
[2], 82, [2], 116 leaves. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, extensive usage wear. Torn binding.
This edition was printed in New York, however, due to the sanctity of the Holy City of Jerusalem, the Rebbe had the title page as well as an additional leaf reprinted in Jerusalem. He removed the original title page from each copy and replaced it with the two pages printed in Jerusalem. [For additional information pertaining to this see article of bibliographer Naftali Ben Menachem, Sinai 30, 1954, p. 154).
Title page contains impressive inscription from 1946, in handwriting and signature of publisher Rabbi Ya’akov Halberstam Rebbe of Chakava-Zanz, to Rabbi Avraham Englard Av Beit Din [Rebbe of Razdin]. Various stamps of Rabbi Avraham Englard and two glosses in his handwriting.
Rabbi Ya'akov Halberstam (1897-1968) son of Rabbi Sinai Rebbe of Zemigrad (son of Rabbi Baruch of Gerlitz, son of author of Divrei Chaim). Son-in-law of Rebbe Rabbi Shalom of Schatz. From 1925 served as Av Beit Din of Chakava. In 1934 envisioned the approaching Holocaust, resigned from the rabbinate and immigrated to Jerusalem where he established his Beit Midrash. During the Holocaust years resided in the USA and was active in the Rescue Committee. Following the war he returned to Israel and later on emigrated to the USA. His sons are the famous geniuses Rabbi Moshe Halberstam and Rabbi Naftali Halberstam, Rebbe of Chakava and among leaders of the Eda HaCharedit.
Recipient of book: Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Englard (1910-2006), Av Beit Din of Sosnowiec, son-in-law of Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Elazar of Radzin. Administrator of Radzin Yeshiva network in Poland and assisted his brother-in-law, Rebbe Rabbi Shmuel Shlomo Leiner with the leadership of the Chassidism. His entire family and family of his father-in-law perished in the Holocaust while he miraculously survived, emigrated to the USA and in 1954 was crowned Rebbe of Radzin and immigrated to the Holy Land where he served in the rabbinate and leadership.
[2], 82, [2], 116 leaves. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, extensive usage wear. Torn binding.
This edition was printed in New York, however, due to the sanctity of the Holy City of Jerusalem, the Rebbe had the title page as well as an additional leaf reprinted in Jerusalem. He removed the original title page from each copy and replaced it with the two pages printed in Jerusalem. [For additional information pertaining to this see article of bibliographer Naftali Ben Menachem, Sinai 30, 1954, p. 154).
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![Sefer Shnot Chaim, section one. Rabbi Shlomo Kluger. Lvov, 1855.
Title page contains stamps [in Hebrew and in Latin letters]](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/287.jpg "Sefer Shnot Chaim – Lvov, 1855 – Stamps and Glosses Rebbe Rabbi Yehuda")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sefer Shnot Chaim, section one. Rabbi Shlomo Kluger. Lvov, 1855.
Title page contains stamps [in Hebrew and in Latin letters] Rabbi “Yehuda Hager Dayan in Klausenburg”, two glosses and notations in his holy handwriting.
Rebbe Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov (1905-1989, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 3-4), son of Rebbe Rabbi Alter Yechezkel Eliyhau of Dzikov, from the Ropshitz dynasty. Was raised in home of his grandfather [from his mother’s side] Rabbi Yisrael of Vizhnitz in Grosswardein. Son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz [from whom he received his family name, Hager]. Served as Dayan and rabbinical authority in Klausenburg for a period of time. During the Holocaust found refuge in Romania until immigrating to the Holy Land. Refused to serve in the leadership however many Chassidim and admirers congregated around him. Toward the end of his life resided in London and served in the leadership.
[1], 9, [10], 2-62, 65-102 leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition, stains, extensive moth damage. New binding.
Title page contains stamps [in Hebrew and in Latin letters] Rabbi “Yehuda Hager Dayan in Klausenburg”, two glosses and notations in his holy handwriting.
Rebbe Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov (1905-1989, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 3-4), son of Rebbe Rabbi Alter Yechezkel Eliyhau of Dzikov, from the Ropshitz dynasty. Was raised in home of his grandfather [from his mother’s side] Rabbi Yisrael of Vizhnitz in Grosswardein. Son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz [from whom he received his family name, Hager]. Served as Dayan and rabbinical authority in Klausenburg for a period of time. During the Holocaust found refuge in Romania until immigrating to the Holy Land. Refused to serve in the leadership however many Chassidim and admirers congregated around him. Toward the end of his life resided in London and served in the leadership.
[1], 9, [10], 2-62, 65-102 leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition, stains, extensive moth damage. New binding.
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![Sefer Orchot Chaim on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Nachman Kahana Av Beit Din of Spinka. Sighet, [1898]. Sections one](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/288.jpg "Sefer Orchot Chaim, Spinka – Sighet, 1898 – Stamps and Glosses")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sefer Orchot Chaim on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, by Rabbi Nachman Kahana Av Beit Din of Spinka. Sighet, [1898]. Sections one and two, in two separate volumes.
Title pages of both volumes contain stamps of author Rebbe Rabbi Nachman Kahana of Spinka. Second volume contains stamp of his grandson, Rabbi Nachman Kahana (1905-1977), Rebbe of Spinka in Bnei Brak, from period when he resided in Carlsberg, several handwritten glosses and revisions, apparently in his handwriting. Includes draft leaves with handwritten revisions for new edition printed by him in 1962 together with his brother, Rebbe Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem.
Section 1: Clauses 1-216. [3], 178 leaves. Section 2: Clauses 117-697. [2], 203 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains, tears on several pages. Fragile paper. Worn bindings.
Title pages of both volumes contain stamps of author Rebbe Rabbi Nachman Kahana of Spinka. Second volume contains stamp of his grandson, Rabbi Nachman Kahana (1905-1977), Rebbe of Spinka in Bnei Brak, from period when he resided in Carlsberg, several handwritten glosses and revisions, apparently in his handwriting. Includes draft leaves with handwritten revisions for new edition printed by him in 1962 together with his brother, Rebbe Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem.
Section 1: Clauses 1-216. [3], 178 leaves. Section 2: Clauses 117-697. [2], 203 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains, tears on several pages. Fragile paper. Worn bindings.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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*Kol Ya'akov, by the Magid of Dubna.
*Tzarei HaYagon, attributed to Rabbi Shem Tov Ebn Falkira.
*Pele Yo'etz, by Rabbi Eliezer Papo.
*Chovat HaLevavot, by Rabbeinu Bechaye
*Divrei Yehonatan, by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz
*Kol Menachem, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Taub of Kaliv.
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6 books, various sizes and conditions.
*Tzarei HaYagon, attributed to Rabbi Shem Tov Ebn Falkira.
*Pele Yo'etz, by Rabbi Eliezer Papo.
*Chovat HaLevavot, by Rabbeinu Bechaye
*Divrei Yehonatan, by Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz
*Kol Menachem, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Taub of Kaliv.
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6 books, various sizes and conditions.
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* Sefer Me’or Einayim. Rabbi Nachum of Chernobyl. Warsaw, 1889. Bound with: Sefer Degel Machaneh Ephraim (missing leaf at end). Warsaw, 1883; and Sefer Shalshelet HaKabbalah. Warsaw, 1881. Stamps of Rebbe Rabbi Nachman Kahana of Spinka-Bnei Brak.
* Sefer Degel Machaneh Ephraim. Warsaw, 1883. Stamps of Rebbe Rabbi “Tzvi Aryeh son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Torker – Stretiner Rabbi” of New York. Lists of names for prayer in his handwriting.
* Sefer Toldot Ya’akov Yosef. Rabbi Ya’akov Yosef of Polnoye. Warsaw, 1903. Ownership notations, stamps and signature [in Latin letters] in handwriting of Rebbe Rabbi Asher Yeshaya Horowitz of Rimanov.
* Sefer Mishmeret Shalom, laws and customs according to the Shulchan Aruch, sections 1-2. Rabbi Shalom Perlow of Koidanov. Warsaw, 1912. Bound with: Sefer Zichron HaMitzvot Petrikov, 1911. Ownership notations stating that book belonged to “Rebbe of Kalish… Rabbi Ya’akov Shimon Padova…”.
Various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer Degel Machaneh Ephraim. Warsaw, 1883. Stamps of Rebbe Rabbi “Tzvi Aryeh son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Torker – Stretiner Rabbi” of New York. Lists of names for prayer in his handwriting.
* Sefer Toldot Ya’akov Yosef. Rabbi Ya’akov Yosef of Polnoye. Warsaw, 1903. Ownership notations, stamps and signature [in Latin letters] in handwriting of Rebbe Rabbi Asher Yeshaya Horowitz of Rimanov.
* Sefer Mishmeret Shalom, laws and customs according to the Shulchan Aruch, sections 1-2. Rabbi Shalom Perlow of Koidanov. Warsaw, 1912. Bound with: Sefer Zichron HaMitzvot Petrikov, 1911. Ownership notations stating that book belonged to “Rebbe of Kalish… Rabbi Ya’akov Shimon Padova…”.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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*Noam Megadim V'Kvod HaTorah, on the Torah. Rabbi Eliezer Horwitz Rabbi of Tarnogród. Lemberg, 1873. Stamps and signature of Rabbi Yisrael Broda, dayan in Michalovce [author of Ishei Yisrael, Michalovce 1929]. Many handwritten glosses. *Midrash Raba with all the commentaries. Vol. 2. Vilnius, 1909. Stamps of Rabbi "Baruch Rubin Rabbi of Berezdovtsy here in Kolomyya" [1864-1935, son-in-law of Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Zhiditchov, served as Rebbe in Kolomyya and after World War I settled in Hungary in the Gerla (Mezomegyer) community where he served as rebbe]. Stamps of his grandson his daughter's son, Rabbi "Nachman Kahane here in Alba Iulia-Karlsburg". [1905-1977. The Spinka Rebbe Bnei Brak, formerly Rabbi of Karlsburg and Rabbi of Mamiya in Eretz Yisrael, brilliant in Torah and Chassidut. Long handwritten gloss [Rabbi Baruch Rubin?]. *Bnei Yissachar. Mukacheve, 1940. Stamps of Rabbi Moshe Frishman son-in-law of Rebbe Baruch Rubin Mezomegyer. Stamps of his nephew Rabbi "Nachman Cahane of Alba Iulia-Karlsburg". Long list of handwritten Torah novellae.
3 books various sizes and conditions. Dry paper.
3 books various sizes and conditions. Dry paper.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* Mishnayot, Seder Nashim with commentaries and Tiferet Yisrael commentary.
* Chidushei Chatam Sofer, on Tractate Chullin. Rabbi Moshe Sofer.
* Hilchot Rav Elfas, Vol. 1 [Berachot] and Vol. 2 [Shabbat].
* Ye'arot Devash, Vol. 1-2. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz.
For a complete description, see Hebrew list.
Various sizes and conditions.
* Chidushei Chatam Sofer, on Tractate Chullin. Rabbi Moshe Sofer.
* Hilchot Rav Elfas, Vol. 1 [Berachot] and Vol. 2 [Shabbat].
* Ye'arot Devash, Vol. 1-2. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeshitz.
For a complete description, see Hebrew list.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Large important collection of letters, lists and documents on the affairs of Slonim Chassidism. Copies of Torah thoughts of the rebbes, letters by prominent "Chassidim" and various documents concerning Slonim Chassidism and its institutes. The collection is composed of the following:
*Copies of Chassidic articles by the "Divrei Shmuel" and the "Beit Avraham" (some have dates), some handwritten by the "Chassid" Rabbi Moshe Midner (on his stationary), some in the handwriting of other important "Chassidim" and rebbes throughout the generations. [The opening leaf "G-d's candle is man's soul" printed in "Beit Avraham" on Chanuka, apparently autograph of the Rebbe author of "Beit Avraham" himself]. * Copy of a historic document on the affairs of "Kollel Reisin" including copies of letters by Rebbe David Moshe of Chortkov and his brother Rebbe Mordechai Feibish of Boyan. [The manuscript of this copy is similar to the handwriting of the Rebbe, author of "Divrei Shmuel" head of "Kollel Reisin", possibly he wrote it]. *Interesting letter by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg of Tiberias, author of "Birkat Avraham" (1889-1981) on "Kollel Reisin" official stationary. *Copies of Rebbes' letters. *Letter by Rabbi Azriel Zelig Lider including a copy of an important letter by the rebbe, author of "Beit Avraham". *Letters by Rabbi Zvi (Hirsh) Luria of Tiberias and his sons Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria and Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria. *Letter by Rabbi Yisrael Zalman HaLevi Shelovsky, one of the eldest "Chassidim" in Poland and Eretz- Yisrael. *Letters by "Chassidim" from Poland and letters from "Chassidim" who traveled from Tiberias to the holy courts of Slonim Chassidism in Baranovich and Bialystok. *Letters regarding the immigration of "Chassidim" from Poland to Eretz -Yisrael (including a recommendation on Rabbi Kook's stationary concerning the immigration of Rebbe Shalom Noach Berezovsky to Eretz -Yisrael). *Documents and letters regarding the management of the "Slonim Yeshiva" in Jerusalem. *Etc.
Approximately 60 items, various sizes and conditions.
*Copies of Chassidic articles by the "Divrei Shmuel" and the "Beit Avraham" (some have dates), some handwritten by the "Chassid" Rabbi Moshe Midner (on his stationary), some in the handwriting of other important "Chassidim" and rebbes throughout the generations. [The opening leaf "G-d's candle is man's soul" printed in "Beit Avraham" on Chanuka, apparently autograph of the Rebbe author of "Beit Avraham" himself]. * Copy of a historic document on the affairs of "Kollel Reisin" including copies of letters by Rebbe David Moshe of Chortkov and his brother Rebbe Mordechai Feibish of Boyan. [The manuscript of this copy is similar to the handwriting of the Rebbe, author of "Divrei Shmuel" head of "Kollel Reisin", possibly he wrote it]. *Interesting letter by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg of Tiberias, author of "Birkat Avraham" (1889-1981) on "Kollel Reisin" official stationary. *Copies of Rebbes' letters. *Letter by Rabbi Azriel Zelig Lider including a copy of an important letter by the rebbe, author of "Beit Avraham". *Letters by Rabbi Zvi (Hirsh) Luria of Tiberias and his sons Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria and Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria. *Letter by Rabbi Yisrael Zalman HaLevi Shelovsky, one of the eldest "Chassidim" in Poland and Eretz- Yisrael. *Letters by "Chassidim" from Poland and letters from "Chassidim" who traveled from Tiberias to the holy courts of Slonim Chassidism in Baranovich and Bialystok. *Letters regarding the immigration of "Chassidim" from Poland to Eretz -Yisrael (including a recommendation on Rabbi Kook's stationary concerning the immigration of Rebbe Shalom Noach Berezovsky to Eretz -Yisrael). *Documents and letters regarding the management of the "Slonim Yeshiva" in Jerusalem. *Etc.
Approximately 60 items, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Three leaves of Torah and Chassidic thought, in the handwriting of the first Rebbe of Slonim, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg. One is dated 5641. Another one is dated 5634 [printed in the book "Torat Avot", Shlach portion].
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (1804-1884), disciple of Rebbe Noach of Lachovitz and Rebbe Moshe of Kobrin. After the death of Rebbe Moshe of Kobrin in 1858, most of the Lachovitz-Kobrin Chassidim thronged after the leadership of his most outstanding follower, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, who established his court in the city of Slonim. He wrote "Yesod Ha'Avodah", "Be'er Avraham", "Chesed L'Avraham "etc.
3 leaves, 19-19.5 cm. Varied fair condition, stains and wear.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (1804-1884), disciple of Rebbe Noach of Lachovitz and Rebbe Moshe of Kobrin. After the death of Rebbe Moshe of Kobrin in 1858, most of the Lachovitz-Kobrin Chassidim thronged after the leadership of his most outstanding follower, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, who established his court in the city of Slonim. He wrote "Yesod Ha'Avodah", "Be'er Avraham", "Chesed L'Avraham "etc.
3 leaves, 19-19.5 cm. Varied fair condition, stains and wear.
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