* Letter by Rebbe Rabbi Ya’akov Halberstam of Tschakava. New York, [1943]. Lengthy letter in handwriting, written on both sides.
* Letter in handwriting and signature of Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael Halberstam of Zemigrad, to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovitzki [chairman of "Agudat Yisrael" in Tel Aviv]. Jerusalem, Kislev 5705 [1944]. Typewritten with several lines and signature in his handwriting.
* Letter in handwriting and signature of the "Ga’on" Rabbi Moshe Halberstam, to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovitzki. Jerusalem, [1956]. Postcard.
The brothers, sons of Rebbe Rabbi Sinai Halberstam of Zemigrad: Rabbi Yisrael Halberstam (1911-1981) Rebbe of Zemigrad and Rabbi Ya’akov Halberstam Rebbe of Tschakava (1902-1968). Son of Rabbi Ya’akov was the "Ga’on" Rabbi Moshe Halberstam (1932-2002) Chief "Av Beit Din" of the "Edah HaCharedit" in Jerusalem.
Various conditions, general condition good, filing holes.

A long letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe "David Moshe Rosenbaum son of the Tzaddik of Kretsnif". Monte-Catone (Italy, 1964.
The letter is full from beginning to end with good wishes for blessing and salvation and tells of his stay in the Alps for medical reasons.
Rebbe David Moshe Rosenbaum (1925-1969), son of Rebbe Eliezer Ze'ev of Kretsnif. Immigrated to Eretz -Yisrael after the Holocaust and settled in Rehovot. Renowned as a wonder-worker, many Jews flocked to his home requesting advice and blessings, primarily in matters concerning medical counsel and livelihood. In his pure heart he carried public and individual needs, this is also obvious from this letter which is overflowing with blessings.
Leaf 25 cm. Approximately 20 rows in his handwriting. Thin paper, good condition.

Book of responsa, on Tur Even HaEzer, by Rabbi Chaim Shabtai [Maharchash]. Thessaloniki, 1651.
The personal copy of the Or HaChaim HaKadosh, given to him as mishloach manot by Chacham Rabbi Shemaya Meimran, as seen in the dedication from 1728 in the handwriting of Rabbi Shemaya Meimran which appears on the leaf after the title page:
"Raised as a gift from me to the complete Chacham, son of Kedoshim, pure hearted on Purim in the year 1728… as mishloach manot to my dear friend Rabbi Chaim Ebn Atar, from one who is tied to his love Shemaya Meimran".
The writer of the dedication is Rabbi Shemaya Meimran a chacham in the city of Meknes, father-in-law of Rabbi Chaviv Toledano, a rabbi in Meknes (Teacher of the Rabbi the Mashbir. See attached material). To the best of our knowledge, the Or HaChaim resided at that time in Meknes. His grandfather, Rabbi Chaim ben Atar the elder, died in 1621, so this dedication was written in honor of the Or HaChaim and not in honor of his grandfather, and we assume that it was given to him on Purim 1628.
Rabbi Chaim Ben Atar (1596-1643), called by all "The Or Hachaim Hakadosh" after his monumental work, one of the leading beacons of Western and Eretz Yisrael Jewry. Born in Sale, Morocco and educated by his grandfather Rabbi Chaim ben Atar the Elder, after whom he is named. In his youth, he moved with his family from his native city to the city of Meknes. There the light of his Torah began to shine in the discourses he delivered to many, morning and evening and his name spread as a holy man who does wonders. In 1632, his novellae on the Talmud was printed in his book Chefetz Hashem. In 1638, he left Morocco and traveled through Algeria and Italy on his way to Eretz Yisrael. When sojourning in Italy, he printed his famous work Or HaChaim on the Torah. In 1641, he ascended to Eretz Yisrael with a group of disciples, at first settling in Acre and Peki'in and after a short while moved to Jerusalem where he established his yeshiva. Among the disciples who basked in his presence was the Chida. The Chida mentions the Or HaChaim in his books many times with great esteem [in Shem HaGedolim he wrote: "And I the young have merited to study in his yeshiva and my eyes have seen the greatness of his Torah… and his holiness is a wonder of wonders". In Kikar LaEden the Chida writes: "And I saw the Rabbi…Chaim ebn Atar who fasted three days before Purim night and day…", and many more similar references]. It is told that besides for his renowned yeshiva, he had a hidden yeshiva for studying secret wisdom and the Ba'al Shem Tov told his brother-in-law rabbi Gershon of Kuty of its existence before he ascended to Eretz Yisrael and told him to attempt to be counted among its disciples.
His book Or HaChaim on the Torah was accepted by the entire Jewish world. Chassidic leaders claimed that its level is like the Zohar in its ability to purify the soul. His disciple the Chida brings the Chassidic custom to study his holy book on Shabbat eve: "And we have heard that now in Poland it is highly valued and has been printed twice more, and this has arisen since the Rabbi the Chassid the Ba'al Shem Tov has told of the greatness of the soul of the aforementioned Rabbi Chaim".
Chassidic leaders have spoken at length of the holiness of the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. The Ba'al Shem Tov said that every night the Or HaChaim hears Torah from G-d and he "was from those who have plunged the depths of the merkava and the revelation of souls and has risen to the level of true Holy Spirit". And he further said that at the time that his soul rises every night, he sees that from all the tzaddikim, only Rabbi Chaim ben Atar precedes him and as hard as he tries, he cannot precede Rabbi Chaim. It is told that the efforts of the Ba'al Shem Tov to ascend to Eretz Yisrael were to meet Rabbi Chaim ben Atar, who was "The spark of the Messiah", and by this means to bring the redemption. Many tales of wonders were written about him and about the salvations he performed during his life and after his death.
[2], 219 leaves (without the index leaves 220-222). Good-fair condition. 28 cm.
Moth and wear damages, few stains, 12 last leaves are torn in the upper left corner, with damage to text. Several leaves are cut in the margins bordering on the text. Worn binding.

"Yerech Ya'akov", homiletics. "Kochav MiYa'akov", on the Talmud. By Rabbi Ya'akkov Pitosi, Livorno, 1842.
At the top of the title page is a dedication handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yeshua Basis.
The" Mekubal" Rabbi Yeshaya Basis (1773-1860), a leading Tunisian rabbi, served as "Ra'avad" of Tunis and the last 13 years of his life as Chief Rabbi of Tunisia. Known for his ingenuity and renowned as a miracle-worker. There are many famous stories and wonders about his cleverness and the miracles and wonders he performed (The Flying Myrtle Seller, etc. See attached material).
[3], 117, [4] leaves. 30 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear, title page with hole, various handwritten marks on book sheets.
Worn binding.