Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![Passport picture of Rabbi Shach, from his youth. [C. early 1900s].
Rabbi Elazar Menachem-Mann Shach (1888-2002), was born in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/181.jpg "Passport Picture of Rabbi Shach – From his Youth")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $350
Sold for: $438
Including buyer's premium
Passport picture of Rabbi Shach, from his youth. [C. early 1900s].
Rabbi Elazar Menachem-Mann Shach (1888-2002), was born in Lithuania and studied in his youth in Ponovitch, Slobodka and Slutzk yeshivas. Taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Poland and was head of the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. During the Holocaust years, he ascended to Eretz Yisrael and taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Rehovot. Later, was appointed teacher and head of Ponovitch Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Member and head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, Rabbi Shach led the Torah world for decades.
4.5X6.2 cm. Fair condition, stains, cracks with minor damage, handwritten inscription on reverse side of photograph "Eliezer Shach" [perhaps his handwriting].
Photographs from the time of his youth are rare.
Rabbi Elazar Menachem-Mann Shach (1888-2002), was born in Lithuania and studied in his youth in Ponovitch, Slobodka and Slutzk yeshivas. Taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Poland and was head of the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. During the Holocaust years, he ascended to Eretz Yisrael and taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Rehovot. Later, was appointed teacher and head of Ponovitch Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Member and head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, Rabbi Shach led the Torah world for decades.
4.5X6.2 cm. Fair condition, stains, cracks with minor damage, handwritten inscription on reverse side of photograph "Eliezer Shach" [perhaps his handwriting].
Photographs from the time of his youth are rare.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $220
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* Photograph of the Gur Rebbe "Imrei Emet" walking with his son author of Beit Yisrael. * Photograph of the Gur Rebbe author of Beit Yisrael leaving the house of the Klausenberg Rebbe in Kiryat Sanz after a visit. * Photograph of the Gur Rebbe walking in the street followed by his meshamesh holding the umbrella.
3 photographs, 6.1X9 cm – 8.5X13.5 cm, good condition.
3 photographs, 6.1X9 cm – 8.5X13.5 cm, good condition.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $220
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* Two photographs of Rebbe Yoel of Satmar, sitting surrounded by Chassidim. * Photograph of the Rebbe sitting on the deck of a ship, surrounded by disciples.
3 photographs, 7.5X10.5 cm – 8.5X13 cm , good condition.
3 photographs, 7.5X10.5 cm – 8.5X13 cm , good condition.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of photographs of rabbis, rebbes and yeshiva heads. C. 1960s-1990s.
Photographs, some unknown, of many rabbis, yeshiva heads and rebbes. * Photographs of the lives of rebbes: Slonim, Amshinov, Vizhnitz, Seret-Vizhnitz, Belz, Zvhil, Gur, Sadigura, Strikov, Biala etc. * Photographs of Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach (with Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach), Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Sheinberg, Rabbi Abba Berman, Rabbi Baruch Shimon Schneerson, and other yeshiva heads and rabbis. * Photograph album of the Kaminetz Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Approximately 180 photographs, various sizes and conditions. Most are 10X15 cm. Approximately 15 large photographs for hanging on the wall. Most are color photographs.
Photographs, some unknown, of many rabbis, yeshiva heads and rebbes. * Photographs of the lives of rebbes: Slonim, Amshinov, Vizhnitz, Seret-Vizhnitz, Belz, Zvhil, Gur, Sadigura, Strikov, Biala etc. * Photographs of Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach (with Rabbi Shmuel Auerbach), Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, Rabbi Chaim Pinchas Sheinberg, Rabbi Abba Berman, Rabbi Baruch Shimon Schneerson, and other yeshiva heads and rabbis. * Photograph album of the Kaminetz Talmud Torah and Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
Approximately 180 photographs, various sizes and conditions. Most are 10X15 cm. Approximately 15 large photographs for hanging on the wall. Most are color photographs.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $150
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Four photographs of Rabbi Aryeh Levine. At a family celebration, conversing with Rabbi Zevin etc.
4 photographs, approximately 9X14 cm. Good condition.
4 photographs, approximately 9X14 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $1,000
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Israeli passport of Rebbe of Lublin – Rabbi Avraham Eiger, with his photograph and handwritten signature.
The holy Rabbi Avraham Eiger (1914-2003), direct descendant of the Ga’on Rabbi Akiva Eiger, son of Rebbe Rabbi Shlomo Eiger of Lublin. Immigrated to Eretz Israel, settled in Bnei Brak and began serving as Rebbe of Lublin in 1945. Was known for his righteousness and abstinence from worldly pleasures. The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Wosner stated that his glowing image resembles the portrait of his grandfather Rabbi Akiva Eiger [see attached material].
14.5 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Ink-stamps, postage stamps and notations from his various journeys.
The holy Rabbi Avraham Eiger (1914-2003), direct descendant of the Ga’on Rabbi Akiva Eiger, son of Rebbe Rabbi Shlomo Eiger of Lublin. Immigrated to Eretz Israel, settled in Bnei Brak and began serving as Rebbe of Lublin in 1945. Was known for his righteousness and abstinence from worldly pleasures. The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Wosner stated that his glowing image resembles the portrait of his grandfather Rabbi Akiva Eiger [see attached material].
14.5 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Ink-stamps, postage stamps and notations from his various journeys.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $1,500
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Israeli passport of Rebbe Rabbi Yochanan Twersky of Rachmastrivka, with his photograph and handwritten signature.
The holy Rabbi Yochanan Twersky (1903-1982, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 95-96), son of Rabbi David of Rachmastrivka, of the Chernobyl dynasty. During the communist era immersed himself in his studies with total devotion, was apprehended and nearly executed and hung; he was however miraculously saved. In 1926 immigrated to Eretz Israel together with his father and grandfather and was active in the establishment of the Chassidism in the Holy Land. In 1950 began serving as Rebbe of Rachmastrivka in Jerusalem and founded the Me’or Einayim Yeshiva. The Chassidism flourished and developed tremendously under his leadership.
14 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Ink-stamps, postage stamps and notations from his various journeys.
The holy Rabbi Yochanan Twersky (1903-1982, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 95-96), son of Rabbi David of Rachmastrivka, of the Chernobyl dynasty. During the communist era immersed himself in his studies with total devotion, was apprehended and nearly executed and hung; he was however miraculously saved. In 1926 immigrated to Eretz Israel together with his father and grandfather and was active in the establishment of the Chassidism in the Holy Land. In 1950 began serving as Rebbe of Rachmastrivka in Jerusalem and founded the Me’or Einayim Yeshiva. The Chassidism flourished and developed tremendously under his leadership.
14 cm. Good condition, stains and slight wear. Ink-stamps, postage stamps and notations from his various journeys.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
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British passport – “Palestinian regime”, of the Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna, with his photograph and handwritten signature.
Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna (1889-1969), among leading giants of Torah and ethics. Closely associated disciple of the “Alter of Slabodka” Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein Rosh Yeshiva of Knesset Yisrael in Slabodka. Rabbi Yechezkel was among founders of branch of the Yeshiva in city of Hebron in 1925, and after the demise of his father-in-law headed the Yeshiva which moved to Jerusalem. Among leaders of Council of Torah Sages whose opinions were considered definitive in all relevant public matters.
15 cm. Good condition.
Contains notations and a Visa stamp to Egypt from 1936 (which was apparently not utilized), stamps invalidating passport, and cutting of margin on front cover indicating that the passport has been cancelled.
Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna (1889-1969), among leading giants of Torah and ethics. Closely associated disciple of the “Alter of Slabodka” Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein Rosh Yeshiva of Knesset Yisrael in Slabodka. Rabbi Yechezkel was among founders of branch of the Yeshiva in city of Hebron in 1925, and after the demise of his father-in-law headed the Yeshiva which moved to Jerusalem. Among leaders of Council of Torah Sages whose opinions were considered definitive in all relevant public matters.
15 cm. Good condition.
Contains notations and a Visa stamp to Egypt from 1936 (which was apparently not utilized), stamps invalidating passport, and cutting of margin on front cover indicating that the passport has been cancelled.
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![* Photograph of Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov [with caption: “Image of Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov”].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/189.jpg "Three Photographs – Rebbes of Chortkov")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $150
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* Photograph of Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov [with caption: “Image of Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov”]. (This photograph was distributed in an “altered” version and presented as a portrait of his brother, Rabbi Dov Ber of Leova – see attached material). * Two photographs of Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov.
Various sizes and conditions.
Various sizes and conditions.
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![Collection of cards with portraits of rabbis and rebbes. [20th century].
Illustrations and photographs on paper, glued upon](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/190.jpg "Collection of Cards – Photographs of Rabbis and Rebbes")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
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Collection of cards with portraits of rabbis and rebbes. [20th century].
Illustrations and photographs on paper, glued upon cardboard cards. Some contain description in writing beneath photograph. Portraits of Rebbe Rabbi David Twersky the Maggid of Tolna, Rebbe Rabbi Yochanan Twersky of Rachmastrivka, Rabbi Yonatan Eibschutz, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, Rabbi Dov Ber Meislish, chief rabbi Rabbi Moshe HaLevi and Moshe Montefiore.
7 cards, approx. 10 cm. Varying condition. Two cards cut on edges.
Illustrations and photographs on paper, glued upon cardboard cards. Some contain description in writing beneath photograph. Portraits of Rebbe Rabbi David Twersky the Maggid of Tolna, Rebbe Rabbi Yochanan Twersky of Rachmastrivka, Rabbi Yonatan Eibschutz, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, Rabbi Dov Ber Meislish, chief rabbi Rabbi Moshe HaLevi and Moshe Montefiore.
7 cards, approx. 10 cm. Varying condition. Two cards cut on edges.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
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Photographs of leading rabbis, "With events and their history, their opinions, activities and influence on the community and the general public", by Avigdor Katzburg. N.Y. [after 1925].
Biographies and photographs of 17 rabbis, including Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Glick, Rabbi Simcha Bunim Sofer, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Dushinsky, Rabbi Koppel Reich, Rabbi Dov Ber Dushinsky, Rabbi Yeshaya Zilberstein and others.
[59] pages, [17] photograph plates, 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor moth damages to inner margins. Original loose binding.
This edition is a printed lithograph copy of the 1925 Ujpest edition, does not appear in the Bibliography Institute.
Biographies and photographs of 17 rabbis, including Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Glick, Rabbi Simcha Bunim Sofer, Rabbi Yosef Zvi Dushinsky, Rabbi Koppel Reich, Rabbi Dov Ber Dushinsky, Rabbi Yeshaya Zilberstein and others.
[59] pages, [17] photograph plates, 16 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor moth damages to inner margins. Original loose binding.
This edition is a printed lithograph copy of the 1925 Ujpest edition, does not appear in the Bibliography Institute.
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![Two paintings (oil on wood), portraying Jews studying Torah. [20th century].
Signed; unidentified artist.
16X22 cm each. Fram](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/192.jpg "Two Oil Paintings – Jews Studying")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Two paintings (oil on wood), portraying Jews studying Torah. [20th century].
Signed; unidentified artist.
16X22 cm each. Framed. Good condition (minor damages).
Signed; unidentified artist.
16X22 cm each. Framed. Good condition (minor damages).
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