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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,875
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Manuscript, Ma'amar Kodesh by the Ari about wisdom of the hand and fingers, with commentary of Rabbi Ya'akov Temralish. Handsome Ashkenasic handwriting, with a kabalistic illustration of a palm. [17th century].
This work was first printed under the title of Ma'amar Kadishin – at the end of Sefer HaYetzira with the Gra's commentary [Warsaw, 1884] from a manuscript owned by the Gra. This is a very early manuscript written during the life of the commentary's author: "The Chassid G-dly Mekubal… Ya'akov Temralish Ashkenasi" [author of Sifra D'Tzni'uta D'Ya'akov – died in Nissan 1666]. At the top of the manuscript is an introduction: "This form I have found by an old person of esteemed countenance, an outstanding Torah scholar, and he cautioned that every man must know this". At the end of the manuscript is a colophon of the copier: "I, the writer Eliezer called Zelig".
5 pages. 18 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and light moth damages. New binding.
This work was first printed under the title of Ma'amar Kadishin – at the end of Sefer HaYetzira with the Gra's commentary [Warsaw, 1884] from a manuscript owned by the Gra. This is a very early manuscript written during the life of the commentary's author: "The Chassid G-dly Mekubal… Ya'akov Temralish Ashkenasi" [author of Sifra D'Tzni'uta D'Ya'akov – died in Nissan 1666]. At the top of the manuscript is an introduction: "This form I have found by an old person of esteemed countenance, an outstanding Torah scholar, and he cautioned that every man must know this". At the end of the manuscript is a colophon of the copier: "I, the writer Eliezer called Zelig".
5 pages. 18 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and light moth damages. New binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $700
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Manuscript, Derushei HaNukva, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, according to the teachings of the Arizal, his teacher. Handsome, early Ashkenasi writing [c. 17th century].
At the top of the manuscript is a title: "All these homiletics are from the Rabbi's writings, and apparently are not taken from the book Seder She'arim. In spite of that since they are novellae I have written them". At the end of the manuscript, is a concluding colophon: "End of the homiletics of the Nukva with G-d's help".
28 pages. 18 cm. Fair condition, stains and restored damages. Margin cutting with damage to text. New binding.
At the top of the manuscript is a title: "All these homiletics are from the Rabbi's writings, and apparently are not taken from the book Seder She'arim. In spite of that since they are novellae I have written them". At the end of the manuscript, is a concluding colophon: "End of the homiletics of the Nukva with G-d's help".
28 pages. 18 cm. Fair condition, stains and restored damages. Margin cutting with damage to text. New binding.
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Manuscripts - Kabbalah
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $4,000
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Siddur manuscript, signed and dated by the writer, Shlomo Firenendish, Bayonne (France), 1706.
Amateur writing with vowels. On sheet margins, additional glosses in Oriental handwriting, of kabalistic content and yichudim apparently written later.
Perhaps the writer of the siddur is related to Rabbi Shlomo Firenendish-Diash, one of the mekubalim at the Beit-El Yeshiva at the time of Rabbi Gedalya Hayun and the Rashash. He signed the renowned "engagement bills", together with Rabbi Ya'akov Algasi and his son the Maharit Algasi and the Chida and other leading Jerusalem mekubalim. Died in 1771 in Thessaloniki, where he sojourned to print his book Succat David.
Leaves 3-204. 15.5 cm. Varied condition, most leaves in good condition, several lacking and damaged leaves. Stains and wear, moth damage to text. New binding.
On Leaf 119/2 the writer signs: "Here in Bayonne in France on the Oder River and the Nive River – referring to the city of Bayonne in South-west France, which is situated on the estuary of the Nive and Oder rivers.
Amateur writing with vowels. On sheet margins, additional glosses in Oriental handwriting, of kabalistic content and yichudim apparently written later.
Perhaps the writer of the siddur is related to Rabbi Shlomo Firenendish-Diash, one of the mekubalim at the Beit-El Yeshiva at the time of Rabbi Gedalya Hayun and the Rashash. He signed the renowned "engagement bills", together with Rabbi Ya'akov Algasi and his son the Maharit Algasi and the Chida and other leading Jerusalem mekubalim. Died in 1771 in Thessaloniki, where he sojourned to print his book Succat David.
Leaves 3-204. 15.5 cm. Varied condition, most leaves in good condition, several lacking and damaged leaves. Stains and wear, moth damage to text. New binding.
On Leaf 119/2 the writer signs: "Here in Bayonne in France on the Oder River and the Nive River – referring to the city of Bayonne in South-west France, which is situated on the estuary of the Nive and Oder rivers.
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![Manuscript Siddur HaRashash [Rabbi Shalom Sharabi], with combinations of holy names, for intent upon reciting blessings for c](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/270.jpg "Siddur HaRashash Manuscript, For Counting of Omer and Chanukah")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
Sold for: $4,250
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Manuscript Siddur HaRashash [Rabbi Shalom Sharabi], with combinations of holy names, for intent upon reciting blessings for counting of Omer and lighting of Chanukah candles. [Fine and orderly scribe and Oriental writing. 18th-19th century]. Manuscript written by two authors; first composed intentions upon blessing of counting of Omer, and second added glosses and adapted the intentions for blessing upon lighting Chanukah candles as well, and added several pages containing intentions pertaining to Chanukah in his handwriting at the end of the book.
15 pages, 18-19 cm. Thick quality paper. Good condition, stains of usage and wear.
15 pages, 18-19 cm. Thick quality paper. Good condition, stains of usage and wear.
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Manuscripts - Kabbalah
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Manuscript, Sefer Otzrot Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Oriental writing, Maghreb countries [Morocco or Tunisia, early 18th century].
This manuscript contains many modifications and new passages which are not included in two printed versions of the book. "Windows" within text contain comments by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach, Kol HaRamaz by Rabbi Moshe Zacut, passed away in 1698] and comments of “Harim” who is mentioned in blessing of deceased “of blessed memory” [Rabbi Ya’akov Margi, leading Kabbalist in Tetuán during the 17th century]. Writing modifications in sections of the book, possibly written by two authors, or written by same author during different periods. This manuscript resembles famous manuscripts from period of “Scholars of the West” who corresponded in Kabbalah with scholars of Beit El and Rabbi Shalom Sharabi.
Approx. 320 leaves. 20 cm. Part of book in fair-poor condition, mildew and moth damage, many leaves damaged from ink acidity which crumbled paper in middle of text. Torn and incomplete binding.
This manuscript contains many modifications and new passages which are not included in two printed versions of the book. "Windows" within text contain comments by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach, Kol HaRamaz by Rabbi Moshe Zacut, passed away in 1698] and comments of “Harim” who is mentioned in blessing of deceased “of blessed memory” [Rabbi Ya’akov Margi, leading Kabbalist in Tetuán during the 17th century]. Writing modifications in sections of the book, possibly written by two authors, or written by same author during different periods. This manuscript resembles famous manuscripts from period of “Scholars of the West” who corresponded in Kabbalah with scholars of Beit El and Rabbi Shalom Sharabi.
Approx. 320 leaves. 20 cm. Part of book in fair-poor condition, mildew and moth damage, many leaves damaged from ink acidity which crumbled paper in middle of text. Torn and incomplete binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $500
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"Toldot Yisrael Or Y'ah" – manuscript, "Remez" and Kabalistic Torah novellae, on the secrets of creation and the foundation of the world. Rabbi Yisrael Uriah ben Rabbi Aharon HaLevi. [End of 19th century].
Unique writing style with "Ashkenasi" Rashi script with vowels (slightly faulty). At the end of the author's preface, he explains the name of the book, "Since I have no son to be of help to me when I lay in my grave… but the Torah novellae over which I have toiled and lost sleep to write them will be my sons…Perhaps G-d will have mercy on me and give me a son or grandson as I desire, and he will complete the entire Torah".
112 written leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition, brittle paper, detached worn leaves, torn loose binding.
Unique writing style with "Ashkenasi" Rashi script with vowels (slightly faulty). At the end of the author's preface, he explains the name of the book, "Since I have no son to be of help to me when I lay in my grave… but the Torah novellae over which I have toiled and lost sleep to write them will be my sons…Perhaps G-d will have mercy on me and give me a son or grandson as I desire, and he will complete the entire Torah".
112 written leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition, brittle paper, detached worn leaves, torn loose binding.
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![Manuscript, Sefer Likutei Amarim by the Maggid of Mezritch, [Russia-Poland, c. 1773].
Begins with several handwritten leaves](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/273_1.jpg "Manuscript of \"Magid Devarav LeYa’akov – Likutei Amarim\" by the Maggid")
![Manuscript, Sefer Likutei Amarim by the Maggid of Mezritch, [Russia-Poland, c. 1773].
Begins with several handwritten leaves](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/273_2.jpg "Manuscript of \"Magid Devarav LeYa’akov – Likutei Amarim\" by the Maggid")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Manuscript, Sefer Likutei Amarim by the Maggid of Mezritch, [Russia-Poland, c. 1773].
Begins with several handwritten leaves, with titles: “Sefer Likutei Amarim by the divine and holy Torah giant, Rabbi Dover, who received his Torah from the divine Ba’al Shem Tov who received his Torah from Eliyahu”. In one instance the Maggid is mentioned while he is still alive: “May his light shine”. On last leaf colophon by copyist: “With the help of the Almighty I have completed the book Likutei Amarim and as the Almighty merited me to write and complete the book, may he merit me… by the agent Tzvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Shmuel of community of Vilednik”.
Sefer Likutei Amarim is the first printed book containing the Torah of the Maggid of Mezritch, disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov and transmitter of his Torah to following generations. The book was first printed in Koretz in 1781 under title Magid Devarav LeYa’akov. Several manuscripts and copies of the composition were already in existence at an earlier period, some of which differ in order or content. This manuscript is complete and arranged in a manner similar to first printed edition of book (not including introductions), however with many slight variations, and apparently it was written prior to the printing of the book. The fact that the book has no copyist errors indicates that it was written by a Torah scholar who was profoundly proficient in Kabbalah and Chassidism.
Copyist of manuscript, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Shmuel of Vilednik is possibly Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Ostraha son of Rabbi Shmuel, among prominent disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch who passed away in 1789; giant in Kabbalah and most distinguished Chassid of Ostraha to whom many stories of wonder were ascribed. [For additional information related to him see book “Chassidut MiDor LeDor”, I p. 102, no. 126. and Encyclopaedia of Chassidism, III, pp. 588-589].
167 pages. 20 cm. Thick quality paper, good-fair condition, stains, moth and ink damage. Majority of leaves in very good condition. New and frayed binding.
Begins with several handwritten leaves, with titles: “Sefer Likutei Amarim by the divine and holy Torah giant, Rabbi Dover, who received his Torah from the divine Ba’al Shem Tov who received his Torah from Eliyahu”. In one instance the Maggid is mentioned while he is still alive: “May his light shine”. On last leaf colophon by copyist: “With the help of the Almighty I have completed the book Likutei Amarim and as the Almighty merited me to write and complete the book, may he merit me… by the agent Tzvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Shmuel of community of Vilednik”.
Sefer Likutei Amarim is the first printed book containing the Torah of the Maggid of Mezritch, disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov and transmitter of his Torah to following generations. The book was first printed in Koretz in 1781 under title Magid Devarav LeYa’akov. Several manuscripts and copies of the composition were already in existence at an earlier period, some of which differ in order or content. This manuscript is complete and arranged in a manner similar to first printed edition of book (not including introductions), however with many slight variations, and apparently it was written prior to the printing of the book. The fact that the book has no copyist errors indicates that it was written by a Torah scholar who was profoundly proficient in Kabbalah and Chassidism.
Copyist of manuscript, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Shmuel of Vilednik is possibly Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Ostraha son of Rabbi Shmuel, among prominent disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezritch who passed away in 1789; giant in Kabbalah and most distinguished Chassid of Ostraha to whom many stories of wonder were ascribed. [For additional information related to him see book “Chassidut MiDor LeDor”, I p. 102, no. 126. and Encyclopaedia of Chassidism, III, pp. 588-589].
167 pages. 20 cm. Thick quality paper, good-fair condition, stains, moth and ink damage. Majority of leaves in very good condition. New and frayed binding.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $30,000
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Manuscript, notebook of approbations and subscribers to the book Ma'ase Rokeach by Rabbi Elazar Rokeach [Rabbi of Brad and Amsterdam], reprinted by his grandson Rabbi Meir Rokeach of Chortkov in Lvov, 1892. At the top of the pages are the cities through which Rabbi Meir Rokeach passed (see Hebrew list). In these cities, Rabbi Meir received handwritten approbations and signatures and advance payment for the book from rabbis and notables. The notebook has more than 200 signatures, at times a handwritten line was added [and several approbations] some by leading Torah scholars and Chassidic Rebbes in Galicia.
For complete list of rabbis' signatures, see Hebrew list.
*The notebook of approbation is bound with: a manuscript, novellae on the Talmud [Tractates Berachot and Shabbat] and on the Mishnah [Berachot, Pe'ah, Terumot, Ma'asrot, Ma'aser Sheni, Challah, Orlah, Bikurim, Shevi'it, D'mai, Shabbat, Eruvin, Pesachim, Succah, Mo'ed Katan, Ketubot, Sotah, Avot, Bava Kama, Sanhedrin, Makot, Eduyot, Menachot, Kritot, Mikvaot, Nidah, Uktzin], handwritten by Rabbi Meir Rokeach of Chortkiv, publisher of the book Ma'ase Rokeach. Apparently, this book was never printed.
* The two parts were bound with a journal of correspondence handwritten by Rabbi Meir Rokeach, with hundreds of inscriptions and summaries of letters from 1910-1914. Correspondence with the courts of the Vizhnitz and Belz Rebbes [to whom he was related], concerning shidduchim, kvitlach, money and community affairs, details and description of his journey to Eretz Yisrael and his visit to the Holy Sites, report on the state of Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael, etc.
Notebook of approbations: Approximately 30 pages. Manuscript of novellae on the Talmud and Mishnah: 75 pages. Letter journal: 55 pages. Dry paper. Good-fair condition, stains, tears, primarily to leaf margins [some with minor damage to text]. Some of the leaves are restored. New elaborate leather binding.
For complete list of rabbis' signatures, see Hebrew list.
*The notebook of approbation is bound with: a manuscript, novellae on the Talmud [Tractates Berachot and Shabbat] and on the Mishnah [Berachot, Pe'ah, Terumot, Ma'asrot, Ma'aser Sheni, Challah, Orlah, Bikurim, Shevi'it, D'mai, Shabbat, Eruvin, Pesachim, Succah, Mo'ed Katan, Ketubot, Sotah, Avot, Bava Kama, Sanhedrin, Makot, Eduyot, Menachot, Kritot, Mikvaot, Nidah, Uktzin], handwritten by Rabbi Meir Rokeach of Chortkiv, publisher of the book Ma'ase Rokeach. Apparently, this book was never printed.
* The two parts were bound with a journal of correspondence handwritten by Rabbi Meir Rokeach, with hundreds of inscriptions and summaries of letters from 1910-1914. Correspondence with the courts of the Vizhnitz and Belz Rebbes [to whom he was related], concerning shidduchim, kvitlach, money and community affairs, details and description of his journey to Eretz Yisrael and his visit to the Holy Sites, report on the state of Chassidim in Eretz Yisrael, etc.
Notebook of approbations: Approximately 30 pages. Manuscript of novellae on the Talmud and Mishnah: 75 pages. Letter journal: 55 pages. Dry paper. Good-fair condition, stains, tears, primarily to leaf margins [some with minor damage to text]. Some of the leaves are restored. New elaborate leather binding.
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![Manuscript, Sefer HaIzkarnot, diverse collection. Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Aharon [Wallace?] of Skver. [1926].
Illustrate](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/275.jpg "Manuscript – Sefer HaIzkarnot – Skver, 1926")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
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Manuscript, Sefer HaIzkarnot, diverse collection. Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Aharon [Wallace?] of Skver. [1926].
Illustrated title page with symbol of Star of David, many verses consisting of name “Aharon” [alluding to name of author]. At center of Star of David: “… will be explained according to…, by author…C. Aharon son of Yitzchak of Skver descendant of the Ba’al Shem Tov”. Contains interesting collection, Gematriot [assignation of numeric values to Hebrew letters] and allusions, stories and Chassidic thoughts and more, arranged in alphabetical order. On title page, beneath detail of year: “Demise on 2nd of Shvat 1942”, apparently this refers to death of author. It seems that at least part of the manuscript was written by son of author. Detached leaves; apparently manuscript incomplete. * Attached is a leaf of Divrei Torah from same writer, and additional leaf with various blessings and greetings, in which the numeric value of each sentence in Gematria amounts to detail of year, 1926. * Attached photograph, apparently from family of author.
[35] pages. Various sizes. Fair condition, detached leaves, stains, tears and traces of mildew.
Illustrated title page with symbol of Star of David, many verses consisting of name “Aharon” [alluding to name of author]. At center of Star of David: “… will be explained according to…, by author…C. Aharon son of Yitzchak of Skver descendant of the Ba’al Shem Tov”. Contains interesting collection, Gematriot [assignation of numeric values to Hebrew letters] and allusions, stories and Chassidic thoughts and more, arranged in alphabetical order. On title page, beneath detail of year: “Demise on 2nd of Shvat 1942”, apparently this refers to death of author. It seems that at least part of the manuscript was written by son of author. Detached leaves; apparently manuscript incomplete. * Attached is a leaf of Divrei Torah from same writer, and additional leaf with various blessings and greetings, in which the numeric value of each sentence in Gematria amounts to detail of year, 1926. * Attached photograph, apparently from family of author.
[35] pages. Various sizes. Fair condition, detached leaves, stains, tears and traces of mildew.
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![Manuscript, Rabbi Tzvi David Glaser, articles of Hassidism on the Torah and sayings by Rebbes of Ger and Kotzk. [Post-1948].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/276.jpg "Siftei Tzadikim Manuscript, Section II, by Rabbi Tzvi David Glaser")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Manuscript, Rabbi Tzvi David Glaser, articles of Hassidism on the Torah and sayings by Rebbes of Ger and Kotzk. [Post-1948].
Rabbi Tzvi David Glaser (1868-1952), among Hassidim of Ger, author of books Chemdat Tzvi and Siftei Chachamim (Jerusalem, 1931-1946), Mevaser Tov (Jerusalem, 1940). This manuscript contains a draft of an additional composition (which was not published) written following the demise of his mentor and rabbi, the elderly Rebbe of Ger (passed away on holiday of Shavu’ot 1848). He mentions stories from Rebbe of Ger author of Imrei Emet and from his son the Rebbe author of Beit Yisrael [from early period of leadership as Rebbe].
Booklet and single leaves, total of approx. 50 written leaves, various sizes and conditions.
Rabbi Tzvi David Glaser (1868-1952), among Hassidim of Ger, author of books Chemdat Tzvi and Siftei Chachamim (Jerusalem, 1931-1946), Mevaser Tov (Jerusalem, 1940). This manuscript contains a draft of an additional composition (which was not published) written following the demise of his mentor and rabbi, the elderly Rebbe of Ger (passed away on holiday of Shavu’ot 1848). He mentions stories from Rebbe of Ger author of Imrei Emet and from his son the Rebbe author of Beit Yisrael [from early period of leadership as Rebbe].
Booklet and single leaves, total of approx. 50 written leaves, various sizes and conditions.
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![Sefer Kreti U-Pleti, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah [with text]. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeschutz. Altona, [1763]. First edition, on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/277.jpg "Sefer Kreti U-Pleti – Altona, 1763 – First Edition – Signature Rebbe R")
![Sefer Kreti U-Pleti, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah [with text]. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeschutz. Altona, [1763]. First edition, on](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/277_2.jpg "Sefer Kreti U-Pleti – Altona, 1763 – First Edition – Signature Rebbe R")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sefer Kreti U-Pleti, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De’ah [with text]. Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeschutz. Altona, [1763]. First edition, only composition of Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeschutz which was printed during his lifetime.
Title page of book contains signature: “Meir Beharav” – Holy signature of Rebbe Rabbi Meir of Premishlan who occasionally signed his name in this manner. [Additional signature on title page: “Levi Yitzchak ---“].
The holy Rabbi Meir of Premishlan (1783-1850, Otzar HaRabbanim 12948; Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, 49-51), among luminaries of Chassidism. Son of Rabbi Aharon Leib of Premishlan and grandson of “Rabbi Meir HaGadol of Premishlan” disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov. His prominent rabbi was Rabbi Mordechai of Kremenets [son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov], however he was also closely associated with the Seer of Lublin. From a very
young age was already known as possessing divine inspiration, and was famous for his foresight. Hundreds of stories of wonder and salvation are attributed to him. As well, was known for his exceptional philanthropy and generously distributed funds for charity without leaving anything for himself; it is related that he would not go to sleep before designating all charity funds which were in his possession. Was exceptionally admired by all, and the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Kluger who was not a Chassid eulogized him with great honor and referred to him as: “The virtuous righteous and famous exalted divine… and I have merited to see his divine image twice”. See attached material.
Complete copy in good condition, [3], 34 [instead of: 35]; 165 leaves. 31 cm. good condition, stains, moth stains, several tears and slight wear. Tear on title page, restored with scotch tape. Damaged leather binding.
Authorization of expert confirming authenticity of signature as that of Rabbi Meir of Premishlan attached.
Title page of book contains signature: “Meir Beharav” – Holy signature of Rebbe Rabbi Meir of Premishlan who occasionally signed his name in this manner. [Additional signature on title page: “Levi Yitzchak ---“].
The holy Rabbi Meir of Premishlan (1783-1850, Otzar HaRabbanim 12948; Encyclopedia of Hassidism, III, 49-51), among luminaries of Chassidism. Son of Rabbi Aharon Leib of Premishlan and grandson of “Rabbi Meir HaGadol of Premishlan” disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov. His prominent rabbi was Rabbi Mordechai of Kremenets [son of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov], however he was also closely associated with the Seer of Lublin. From a very
young age was already known as possessing divine inspiration, and was famous for his foresight. Hundreds of stories of wonder and salvation are attributed to him. As well, was known for his exceptional philanthropy and generously distributed funds for charity without leaving anything for himself; it is related that he would not go to sleep before designating all charity funds which were in his possession. Was exceptionally admired by all, and the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Kluger who was not a Chassid eulogized him with great honor and referred to him as: “The virtuous righteous and famous exalted divine… and I have merited to see his divine image twice”. See attached material.
Complete copy in good condition, [3], 34 [instead of: 35]; 165 leaves. 31 cm. good condition, stains, moth stains, several tears and slight wear. Tear on title page, restored with scotch tape. Damaged leather binding.
Authorization of expert confirming authenticity of signature as that of Rabbi Meir of Premishlan attached.
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![Levushei Srad, commentary on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, By Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeshitz [author of Arvei Nachal]. Mahlov, 18](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/278.jpg "Levushei Srad – First Edition – Signature of Rabbi Moshe David Ashkena")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Levushei Srad, commentary on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, By Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeshitz [author of Arvei Nachal]. Mahlov, 1812. First edition. Approbation by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichov, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta etc.
On the title page appear the signature of "Moshe David Ashkenasi Rabbi of Safed" and other ownership inscriptions ["Dedicated to the Beit Midrash of the Sefardi Kollel of the city of Tiberias"].
The Holy Rabbi Moshe David Ashkenasi (1774-1857, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 3, pp. 332-333), author of the books Toldot Adam and Be'er Sheva. Served in the Tolcsva rabbinate for 40 years. Ascended to Safed in 1844 and was one of the founders of the Chassidic settlements in Safed after the earthquake. Father-in-law of the author of Yitav Lev and father of Rabbi Yoel Ashkenasi Rabbi of Zlotshov. The Rebbes of Satmar and Klausenburg descend from his holy dynasty. His home and beit midrash in Safed were restored by his grandson the Klausenburg Rebbe, and today Sanz institutes reside in those structures in the city of Safed.
[2], 2-100 leaves (missing at end: Leaves 101-102). 34 cm. Varied condition of leaves: fair to fair-poor, tears, stains and moth damages. Detached title leaf, partially missing and restored with glued paper. Damaged binding.
On the title page appear the signature of "Moshe David Ashkenasi Rabbi of Safed" and other ownership inscriptions ["Dedicated to the Beit Midrash of the Sefardi Kollel of the city of Tiberias"].
The Holy Rabbi Moshe David Ashkenasi (1774-1857, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 3, pp. 332-333), author of the books Toldot Adam and Be'er Sheva. Served in the Tolcsva rabbinate for 40 years. Ascended to Safed in 1844 and was one of the founders of the Chassidic settlements in Safed after the earthquake. Father-in-law of the author of Yitav Lev and father of Rabbi Yoel Ashkenasi Rabbi of Zlotshov. The Rebbes of Satmar and Klausenburg descend from his holy dynasty. His home and beit midrash in Safed were restored by his grandson the Klausenburg Rebbe, and today Sanz institutes reside in those structures in the city of Safed.
[2], 2-100 leaves (missing at end: Leaves 101-102). 34 cm. Varied condition of leaves: fair to fair-poor, tears, stains and moth damages. Detached title leaf, partially missing and restored with glued paper. Damaged binding.
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