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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Sefer Nava Kodesh, Shir HaShirim with Aramaic translation and Jewish-Arabic translation, including commentaries Turei Zahav and Nekudot HaKesef. Rabbi Chaim HaCohen. Livorno, [1872]. Lengthy handwritten inscription “lobbyist and author Chaim Cohen”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Cohen (passed away in 1905, Otzar HaRabbanim 6027), Av Beit Din of Tripoli and author of many books.
12, 104, 1, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Few moth holes. Loose leaves. Worn binding.
The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Cohen (passed away in 1905, Otzar HaRabbanim 6027), Av Beit Din of Tripoli and author of many books.
12, 104, 1, [1] leaves. 19 cm. Good condition. Few moth holes. Loose leaves. Worn binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Five Books of Torah. With "Torat Gavriel" commentary, by Rabbi Gavriel Ze'ev Margaliot, Jerusalem-New York, 1910-1926. Colored title pages.
At the beginning of the "Bereshit" volume is a long dedication from 1922, handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Gavriel Ze'ev Margaliot (1848-1935, Otzar HaRabbanim 4305) son-in-law of the famous tzaddik Rabbi Nechumke of Horodna. A leading preacher in his times and a foremost rabbi in the USA. In 1924, he founded an independent rabbinical organization called "Knesset of Orthodox Rabbis".
5 volumes, 25 cm. good-fair condition, wear and stains.
At the beginning of the "Bereshit" volume is a long dedication from 1922, handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Gavriel Ze'ev Margaliot (1848-1935, Otzar HaRabbanim 4305) son-in-law of the famous tzaddik Rabbi Nechumke of Horodna. A leading preacher in his times and a foremost rabbi in the USA. In 1924, he founded an independent rabbinical organization called "Knesset of Orthodox Rabbis".
5 volumes, 25 cm. good-fair condition, wear and stains.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Bikurei Shlomo responsa book, by Rabbi Shlomo Avaham Razachta of community of Azrakov. First section. Piotrkow, 1894.
On opposite side of title page printed label by author filled in in his handwriting with his signature and stamp, dedicating the book to “my beloved prominent and famous rabbi… rabbi of the entire Diaspora Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor Av Beit Din of Kovno…”. In his signature he requests that Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan “have me in mind in his prayers during the holy days”. Signatures “bibliotheca of Kollel Kovno”.
Rabbi Shlomo Avraham Razachta – The Ga’on of Azrakov (1843-1928, Otzar HaRabbanim 18677), righteous genius, among greatest rabbinical authorities of his generation, corresponded with giants of his generation. In this book he presents responses and correspondences from the famous Torah giants, Rabbi Yosef Zecharia Stern, Rabbi Yitzchak Shmelkish, Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Te’omim [the Aderet], Rabbi Mordechai Gimpel Yaffe, the Sdei Chemed and more. The Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, whose response appears in the book, is included among the many who offered their approbation for the book.
10, 5-174 leaves. 34 cm. (wide margins). Good-fair condition, stains and tears. New binding.
On opposite side of title page printed label by author filled in in his handwriting with his signature and stamp, dedicating the book to “my beloved prominent and famous rabbi… rabbi of the entire Diaspora Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor Av Beit Din of Kovno…”. In his signature he requests that Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan “have me in mind in his prayers during the holy days”. Signatures “bibliotheca of Kollel Kovno”.
Rabbi Shlomo Avraham Razachta – The Ga’on of Azrakov (1843-1928, Otzar HaRabbanim 18677), righteous genius, among greatest rabbinical authorities of his generation, corresponded with giants of his generation. In this book he presents responses and correspondences from the famous Torah giants, Rabbi Yosef Zecharia Stern, Rabbi Yitzchak Shmelkish, Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Te’omim [the Aderet], Rabbi Mordechai Gimpel Yaffe, the Sdei Chemed and more. The Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, whose response appears in the book, is included among the many who offered their approbation for the book.
10, 5-174 leaves. 34 cm. (wide margins). Good-fair condition, stains and tears. New binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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"Tiv Kiddushin", on" Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer Hilchot Kiddushin", by Rabbi Aryeh Tzinz. Warsaw, 1856. First edition.
Various signatures, stamps of the "Bibliotika of Kovne Kollel". On the last leaf is a signature in the handwriting of Rabbi "Zvi Hirsh Rabinowitz of Kovne ben Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan".
Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Rabinowitz Spector-Rabinowitz (1848-1890), the oldest son of Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector Rabbi of Kovne. Served in the Mitav (Courland) rabbinate and rabbi and preacher in Vilnius. After his father's death, he succeeded him in the Kovne rabbinate and as head of the Kovne Kollel. He was a leader of the country's Jewry and was known as one of the outstanding Torah leaders of his generation.
[1], 30, 33-99, [1] leaf. 33 cm. Good condition. Torn, detached binding.
Various signatures, stamps of the "Bibliotika of Kovne Kollel". On the last leaf is a signature in the handwriting of Rabbi "Zvi Hirsh Rabinowitz of Kovne ben Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan".
Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Rabinowitz Spector-Rabinowitz (1848-1890), the oldest son of Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector Rabbi of Kovne. Served in the Mitav (Courland) rabbinate and rabbi and preacher in Vilnius. After his father's death, he succeeded him in the Kovne rabbinate and as head of the Kovne Kollel. He was a leader of the country's Jewry and was known as one of the outstanding Torah leaders of his generation.
[1], 30, 33-99, [1] leaf. 33 cm. Good condition. Torn, detached binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* "Shirat Moshe – Shir Chadash", poems by the "Chatam Sofer" and his son Rabbi Shimon Sofer and the "Chatam Sofer"'s testament. Budapest, 1902. Handwritten dedication from 1905 by Rabbi Akiva Sofer of Seret, grandson of the "Chatam Sofer". Rabbi Akiva Sofer of Seret established the Vizhnitz Yeshiva in the city of Seret together with his father Rabbi Shlomo Alexandri Sofer. Was murdered in the Holocaust in 1945.
* "Zikaron L'Moshe", memorial book on the hundredth anniversary of the "Chatam Sofer"'s death. Rabbi Yosef HaCohen Shwartz. (Oradea) Grosswardien, 1938. Various handwritten inscriptions and stamps of "Beit Midrash Yitav Lev" in Grosswardien.
* Bound with "Avodat Shir", Torah commentary in verse. Rabbi Efraim Safra. Grosswardien, 1939.
3 books in 2 volumes. Varied size. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains.
* "Zikaron L'Moshe", memorial book on the hundredth anniversary of the "Chatam Sofer"'s death. Rabbi Yosef HaCohen Shwartz. (Oradea) Grosswardien, 1938. Various handwritten inscriptions and stamps of "Beit Midrash Yitav Lev" in Grosswardien.
* Bound with "Avodat Shir", Torah commentary in verse. Rabbi Efraim Safra. Grosswardien, 1939.
3 books in 2 volumes. Varied size. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* "Igrot Moshe, Even HaEzer", New York, 1961. * "Igrot Moshe, Choshen Mishpat", New York, 1964. * "Dibrot Moshe, Bava Kama", Volume 2. New York, 1953. * "Dibrot Moshe, Bava Metzia", Volume 1. New York, 1966.
All volumes have dedications handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), the leading "posek" in the US, leader of "Charedi "Jewry and head of "Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah".
4 books, good condition, original bindings.
All volumes have dedications handwritten and signed by the author, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), the leading "posek" in the US, leader of "Charedi "Jewry and head of "Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah".
4 books, good condition, original bindings.
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![BeSha’ar HaMelech, on introduction of the Rambam, by Rabbi Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky. Tel Aviv. [1960].
Second printed](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/355.jpg "BeSha’ar HaMelech – Tel Aviv, 1960 – Inscription of Author Rabbi Chaim")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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BeSha’ar HaMelech, on introduction of the Rambam, by Rabbi Shmaryahu Yosef Chaim Kanievsky. Tel Aviv. [1960].
Second printed composition of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky. First composition, Kiryat Melech, contains notations and comments on the Rambam, appendix to the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, Pardes Publishing House, Jerusalem 1958. This pamphlet, containing notations on introduction of the Rambam was originally composed as part of Kiryat Melech, however for reasons stated in author’s introduction was printed separately.
Title page contains heartfelt inscription in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: “Av 1960, gift to exceptional Bar Mitzvah young man, Mr. Avraham Dov son of Rabbi Raphael Levine; may you merit to earnestly study the Torah for the glory of your family. Chaim Kanievsky”.
47, [1] pages. 24 cm. Good condition. Pen notations on spine of cardboard binding.
Second printed composition of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky. First composition, Kiryat Melech, contains notations and comments on the Rambam, appendix to the Rambam’s Mishneh Torah, Pardes Publishing House, Jerusalem 1958. This pamphlet, containing notations on introduction of the Rambam was originally composed as part of Kiryat Melech, however for reasons stated in author’s introduction was printed separately.
Title page contains heartfelt inscription in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky: “Av 1960, gift to exceptional Bar Mitzvah young man, Mr. Avraham Dov son of Rabbi Raphael Levine; may you merit to earnestly study the Torah for the glory of your family. Chaim Kanievsky”.
47, [1] pages. 24 cm. Good condition. Pen notations on spine of cardboard binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* "Chikrei Lev", Part 12. Novellae on Tractate "Shevuot" and explanations on other tractates, Rabbi Refael Yosef Chazan. Jerusalem, 1875. First edition. (S. HaLevi, no. 236).
* "Sefer HaMikne", on laws of "kinyanim". Rabbi Zusman Eliezer Sofer. Pressburg, 1877.
Both books have stamps, signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi "Chaim Meshulam Kaufman HaCohen". "Rabbi of Pultusk" and "Rabbi of Gostynin". On title page is the signature of Rabbi "Meir Yechiel Book-seller in Grodzisk".
Rabbi Chaim Meshulam Kaufman HaCohen Aterman (1861-1924) an outstanding Torah scholar in Poland. Rabbi of Gostynin and Pultusk. Disciple of Rabbi Meir Yechiel of Ostrovtse. Wrote many books.
2 books, various sizes and conditions.
* "Sefer HaMikne", on laws of "kinyanim". Rabbi Zusman Eliezer Sofer. Pressburg, 1877.
Both books have stamps, signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi "Chaim Meshulam Kaufman HaCohen". "Rabbi of Pultusk" and "Rabbi of Gostynin". On title page is the signature of Rabbi "Meir Yechiel Book-seller in Grodzisk".
Rabbi Chaim Meshulam Kaufman HaCohen Aterman (1861-1924) an outstanding Torah scholar in Poland. Rabbi of Gostynin and Pultusk. Disciple of Rabbi Meir Yechiel of Ostrovtse. Wrote many books.
2 books, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Be'er Yitzchak, explanations on the commentary of Rabbi Avraham Ebn Ezra on the Torah, by Rabbi Yitzchak Shrim [Torah scholar from Aleppo]. Livorno, [1864].
The Ebn Ezra's commentary surrounded by the explanations.
On the book's title page is a self-dedication in Rashi script by Rabbi Chaim Sithon who writes that he received the book from the author's son. On the last leaf of the book is a rabbinical signature of Rabbi Chaim Sithon. Several corrections in his handwriting.
Rabbi Chaim Sithon (1871-1918; L'Kedoshim Asher Ba'Aretz, 348; Otzar HaRabbanim 6100). Rabbi of Safed, author of Eretz Chaim, son of Rabbi Menashe Matlev Sithon, Rabbi of Aleppo and Safed.
3, 159 leaves. Approximately 12 cm. Good condition, whole leaves. Stains and age stains. Detached binding.
The Ebn Ezra's commentary surrounded by the explanations.
On the book's title page is a self-dedication in Rashi script by Rabbi Chaim Sithon who writes that he received the book from the author's son. On the last leaf of the book is a rabbinical signature of Rabbi Chaim Sithon. Several corrections in his handwriting.
Rabbi Chaim Sithon (1871-1918; L'Kedoshim Asher Ba'Aretz, 348; Otzar HaRabbanim 6100). Rabbi of Safed, author of Eretz Chaim, son of Rabbi Menashe Matlev Sithon, Rabbi of Aleppo and Safed.
3, 159 leaves. Approximately 12 cm. Good condition, whole leaves. Stains and age stains. Detached binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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HaZohar, Vol. 2 – Shemot, and Vol. 3 – Vayikra, with the Mikdash Melech commentary, and Kehillot Ya'akov glosses. Przemysl , 1880. First edition of Kehillot Ya'akov glosses by Rabbi Ya'akov Yalish author of Melo HaRo'im.
On the title pages of both volumes are signatures "I have bought it from tithes money Shalom Hadaya" and "Ezra Hadaya".
The Torah genius mekubal Rabbi Shalom Hadaya (1862-1945, Otzar HaRabbanim 18135), a Torah scholar from Aleppo and the "eldest of the mekubalim" in Jerusalem, from 1927 was head of the Beit El Yeshiva of Mekubalim and from 1930 Av Beit Din in Jerusalem. His works: Se L'Veit Avot, Shalom La'Am and Dover Shalom.
His son, Rabbi Ezra Hadaya (1910-1980), a Torah genius and tzaddik, first served as dayan in the Badatz of the Sefardi community of Jerusalem and as Rabbi of the Nachlaot neighborhood, later as Av Beit Din of Haifa until his death. Author of Nachalat Ezra responsa.
Two volumes, good-fair condition, stains, few moth marks. Tears to title page of one volume and to several leaves [restored with tape].
On the title pages of both volumes are signatures "I have bought it from tithes money Shalom Hadaya" and "Ezra Hadaya".
The Torah genius mekubal Rabbi Shalom Hadaya (1862-1945, Otzar HaRabbanim 18135), a Torah scholar from Aleppo and the "eldest of the mekubalim" in Jerusalem, from 1927 was head of the Beit El Yeshiva of Mekubalim and from 1930 Av Beit Din in Jerusalem. His works: Se L'Veit Avot, Shalom La'Am and Dover Shalom.
His son, Rabbi Ezra Hadaya (1910-1980), a Torah genius and tzaddik, first served as dayan in the Badatz of the Sefardi community of Jerusalem and as Rabbi of the Nachlaot neighborhood, later as Av Beit Din of Haifa until his death. Author of Nachalat Ezra responsa.
Two volumes, good-fair condition, stains, few moth marks. Tears to title page of one volume and to several leaves [restored with tape].
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![*Duda'ei Reuven, on the Torah, by Rabbi Reuven Katz of Stavisk [author of Degel Reuven].
*Pirchei Aharon, commentary on Beres](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/359.jpg "Collection of Books with Authors' Dedications")
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*Duda'ei Reuven, on the Torah, by Rabbi Reuven Katz of Stavisk [author of Degel Reuven].
*Pirchei Aharon, commentary on Bereshit, by Rabbi Aharon HaCohen son-in-law of the Chafetz Chaim.
*Two sheets of Sefer HaMagid, 7th year, Vol. 8-9.
*Hegyonei Aleph Bet, novellae and Torah pilpul, by Avraham Duber Goldenson.
*Yaskil Avdi, [Vol 2], with the book Deah V'Haskel – responsa from the hidden Torah, by the mekubal Rabbi Ovadia Hadaya.
*Levush Mordechai, By Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein.
For complete description, see Hebrew list.
Various sizes and conditions.
*Pirchei Aharon, commentary on Bereshit, by Rabbi Aharon HaCohen son-in-law of the Chafetz Chaim.
*Two sheets of Sefer HaMagid, 7th year, Vol. 8-9.
*Hegyonei Aleph Bet, novellae and Torah pilpul, by Avraham Duber Goldenson.
*Yaskil Avdi, [Vol 2], with the book Deah V'Haskel – responsa from the hidden Torah, by the mekubal Rabbi Ovadia Hadaya.
*Levush Mordechai, By Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein.
For 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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Sefer Torat Kohanim, Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with commentary Me’irat Einayim and Siftei Kohen. Fürth, [1691-1692].
Ownership notations and signatures as well as birth listings from 18th century: “Simcha known as Bunim son of Rabbi Yitzchak Shalit…”; “belongs to the exceptional Rabbi Chaim”; “this book belongs to the esteemed Rabbi Chaim Av Beit Din of congregation of Miestetz”. Glosses by several writers from that period on margins of sheets. Last leaf contains wording of bill of transaction with addition of laws.
This copy was presented as a wedding gift to Rabbi Shmuel Kauder Av Beit Din of Prague, who signs several times throughout the book, and states: “This book… has been given to me as a gift by my close friends, exalted and exceptional…”. A list of 19 names appears; apparently referring to his classmates from the Yeshiva in Prague or Kelin.
Rabbi Shmuel Kauder (1766-1838), “The Ga’on of Prague”, prominent disciple of Rabbi Michael Bacharach Av Beit Din of Prague and later on disciple of Rabbi Elazar Kalir author of Or Chadash in Kelin. Closely associated with Rabbi Betzalel Rensburg and member of his Beit Din in Prague. Resided in Kalady and from 1812 served as Av Beit Din of communities of Tábor and Budweis in Bohemia. In 1835 was appointed as chief Av Beit Din of community of Prague, taught Torah and was known as a prominent rabbinical authority. From his many compositions only Olat Shmuel Responsa (on section Orach Chaim), Sefer Ahavat Emet (sermons) and Sefer Zichron BaSefer (on tractate Megillah) were printed. For additional information related to him see attached material.
[4], 502, 12 leaves. 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Moth stains. Wood and leather binding, damaged. Clasp remnants.
Ownership notations and signatures as well as birth listings from 18th century: “Simcha known as Bunim son of Rabbi Yitzchak Shalit…”; “belongs to the exceptional Rabbi Chaim”; “this book belongs to the esteemed Rabbi Chaim Av Beit Din of congregation of Miestetz”. Glosses by several writers from that period on margins of sheets. Last leaf contains wording of bill of transaction with addition of laws.
This copy was presented as a wedding gift to Rabbi Shmuel Kauder Av Beit Din of Prague, who signs several times throughout the book, and states: “This book… has been given to me as a gift by my close friends, exalted and exceptional…”. A list of 19 names appears; apparently referring to his classmates from the Yeshiva in Prague or Kelin.
Rabbi Shmuel Kauder (1766-1838), “The Ga’on of Prague”, prominent disciple of Rabbi Michael Bacharach Av Beit Din of Prague and later on disciple of Rabbi Elazar Kalir author of Or Chadash in Kelin. Closely associated with Rabbi Betzalel Rensburg and member of his Beit Din in Prague. Resided in Kalady and from 1812 served as Av Beit Din of communities of Tábor and Budweis in Bohemia. In 1835 was appointed as chief Av Beit Din of community of Prague, taught Torah and was known as a prominent rabbinical authority. From his many compositions only Olat Shmuel Responsa (on section Orach Chaim), Sefer Ahavat Emet (sermons) and Sefer Zichron BaSefer (on tractate Megillah) were printed. For additional information related to him see attached material.
[4], 502, 12 leaves. 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Moth stains. Wood and leather binding, damaged. Clasp remnants.
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