Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $250
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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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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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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
March 6, 2013
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Sold for: $350
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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
March 6, 2013
Opening: $350
Sold for: $625
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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.
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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.
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Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $3,000
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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
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $12,500
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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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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $4,000
Sold for: $5,000
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Signed letter and several leaves in the handwriting of the second Rebbe of Slonim, Rabbi Shmuel Weinberg author of" Divrei Shmuel".
*Letter in his own handwriting and signature, to Rabbi Mordechai and to his friends, "My faithful friends" Slonim "Chassidim" in Tiberias, regarding Eretz Yisrael monies and other questions. On the reverse side are several letters to his "Chassidim" regarding various matters and accounts of "Sending money".
*Summaries of Torah and Chassidic thoughts: "With G-d's loving kindness I shall write holy inscriptions for memorial with mercy".
Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg (1850-1896). Grandson of the first Rebbe of Slonim, author of "Yesod Ha'Avodah", at the age of 34 was appointed Rebbe instead of his grandfather in 1884. In a letter which he wrote at that time to his teacher and rabbi, Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov, he modestly writes "His mercy should be abundant on the miserable soul who is surrounded from all sides by tribulations. The "Chassidim" are mistaken about me and wish me to err in regard to myself. Woe to me if I accept their offer, they will remain without a real leader and I will be troubled in both worlds, perhaps I should flee the country…" He headed Kollel Reisin in Eretz Yisrael, and sent much money to reinforce the settlement in Tiberias which was composed mainly of Slonim "Chassidim".
7 written pages, approximately 21 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and minor tears.
*Letter in his own handwriting and signature, to Rabbi Mordechai and to his friends, "My faithful friends" Slonim "Chassidim" in Tiberias, regarding Eretz Yisrael monies and other questions. On the reverse side are several letters to his "Chassidim" regarding various matters and accounts of "Sending money".
*Summaries of Torah and Chassidic thoughts: "With G-d's loving kindness I shall write holy inscriptions for memorial with mercy".
Rebbe Shmuel Weinberg (1850-1896). Grandson of the first Rebbe of Slonim, author of "Yesod Ha'Avodah", at the age of 34 was appointed Rebbe instead of his grandfather in 1884. In a letter which he wrote at that time to his teacher and rabbi, Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov, he modestly writes "His mercy should be abundant on the miserable soul who is surrounded from all sides by tribulations. The "Chassidim" are mistaken about me and wish me to err in regard to myself. Woe to me if I accept their offer, they will remain without a real leader and I will be troubled in both worlds, perhaps I should flee the country…" He headed Kollel Reisin in Eretz Yisrael, and sent much money to reinforce the settlement in Tiberias which was composed mainly of Slonim "Chassidim".
7 written pages, approximately 21 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and minor tears.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Long letter, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, third Slonim Rebbe, New Year blessings and words of inspiration and consolation sent to "Chassidim" in Eretz -Yisrael after the pogroms of 1929, [Baranovich, Elul 5689]
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovich, author of "Beit Avraham" (1884-1933). Son of the author of "Divrei Shmuel", lead Slonim "Chassidim" together with his oldest brother Rabbi Yissachar Leib as of 1916, although most of the "Chassidim" followed him. He settled in Baranovich where he established the "Torat Chesed" yeshiva. He had much contact with the "Chassidim" in Eretz -Yisrael and visited there twice. His renowned books "Beit Avraham" are known for their depth of Chassidic thought.
7 pages, approximately 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovich, author of "Beit Avraham" (1884-1933). Son of the author of "Divrei Shmuel", lead Slonim "Chassidim" together with his oldest brother Rabbi Yissachar Leib as of 1916, although most of the "Chassidim" followed him. He settled in Baranovich where he established the "Torat Chesed" yeshiva. He had much contact with the "Chassidim" in Eretz -Yisrael and visited there twice. His renowned books "Beit Avraham" are known for their depth of Chassidic thought.
7 pages, approximately 20 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Five letters and drafts, by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg (the second), author of "Beit Avraham" and his son Rebbe Shlomo David Yehoshua. [Baranovich 1930s].
* Two letters handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham, on the reverse side of one letter (cutoff signature) is a letter in the handwriting of his son, Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua. On the reverse side of the second letter is a pencil draft of a letter in his handwriting to the Baranovitz Jewish Community. *Letter in his handwriting (not signed), written to "Mr. M. Lamed-Vav", with a sharp response to an article written in the newspaper by "Mizrachi" members.
5 written pages. Various sizes and conditions.
* Two letters handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham, on the reverse side of one letter (cutoff signature) is a letter in the handwriting of his son, Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua. On the reverse side of the second letter is a pencil draft of a letter in his handwriting to the Baranovitz Jewish Community. *Letter in his handwriting (not signed), written to "Mr. M. Lamed-Vav", with a sharp response to an article written in the newspaper by "Mizrachi" members.
5 written pages. Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Two letters by the fourth Slonim Rebbe, Rebbe Shlomo David Yehoshua Weinberg. Baranovich, 1930s. The letters are about immigration certificates to Eretz -Yisrael, for the "Torat Chesed" yeshiva students.
Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua Weinberg (1913-1943), was the only son and successor of his father the rebbe, author of "Beit Avraham". Although appointed as rebbe at the young age of 20, he was considered a foremost Chassidic leader in Poland. During the Holocaust, he suffered greatly but always mentioned that written in the Holy Zohar is that G-d colors His clothing with the blood of those who die in sanctification of His Name… Was killed by the Nazis on the 6th of Cheshvan 5704 [1944].
Official stationary of the Slonim yeshiva, "Torat Chesed" in Baranovitz. Postcard with the yeshiva logo. Various sizes and conditions.
Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua Weinberg (1913-1943), was the only son and successor of his father the rebbe, author of "Beit Avraham". Although appointed as rebbe at the young age of 20, he was considered a foremost Chassidic leader in Poland. During the Holocaust, he suffered greatly but always mentioned that written in the Holy Zohar is that G-d colors His clothing with the blood of those who die in sanctification of His Name… Was killed by the Nazis on the 6th of Cheshvan 5704 [1944].
Official stationary of the Slonim yeshiva, "Torat Chesed" in Baranovitz. Postcard with the yeshiva logo. Various sizes and conditions.
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![* Interesting letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Mordechai Chaim of Slonim. [Tiberias, 1935]. In the letter he writes tha](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale30-public/299.jpg "Letters by Rebbe Mordechai Chaim of Slonim and Rabbi Moshe Kliers")
Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* Interesting letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Mordechai Chaim of Slonim. [Tiberias, 1935]. In the letter he writes that "He exaggerated by describing him as one who has self-sacrifice. The truth is that I am a zealot, but G-d forbid did not reach self-sacrifice and one should not exaggerate". The rest of the letter is concerning immigration certificates to Eretz -Yisrael.
*On the second leaf of the letter is a letter by Rabbi Yisrael Cohen of Tiberias regarding a" shochet" for a settlement and receiving a certificate for him.
* Two letters of certification from the Menachmia settlement committee on the appointment of Rabbi Yisrael Cohen as rabbi and preacher of the settlement for "the past five years". Signed by three heads of the committee and authorized by the signature and stamp of Rabbi Moshe Kliers Rabbi of Tiberias.
Rebbe Mordechai Chaim Kastelanitz-Slonim (1868-1953), author of "Ma'amar Mordechai". Scholarly holy man, amongst the outstanding rabbis in Eretz- Yisrael who shied away from the limelight. An elder Slonim" Chassid" who still knew the first Slonim Rebbe, author of "Yesod Ha'avodah". In 1875, ascended to Eretz -Yisrael with his father Rabbi Yudel of Slonim to Tiberias where he served as "dayan" and was known as Rabbi Motel Dayan. After the death of the "Beit Avraham" in 1933, he was the eldest of the group who decided to appoint the Rebbe's son Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua Weinberg as rebbe, and wrote an open letter to the Chassidic community in Poland in regard to this appointment. In 1950, after the Holocaust and the murder of Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua, the elders of Slonim" Chassidism" gathered and appointed Rabbi Mordechai as rebbe [see, next item].
Rabbi Moshe Kleirs (1874-1934), rabbi of Tiberias and Head of the Slonim "Or Torah" Yeshiva, son-in-law of the Rahak Rabbi Yudel of Slonim, and brother-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai Chaim Slonim, who served as "dayan" in his "Beit Din".
3 items, various sizes and conditions.
*On the second leaf of the letter is a letter by Rabbi Yisrael Cohen of Tiberias regarding a" shochet" for a settlement and receiving a certificate for him.
* Two letters of certification from the Menachmia settlement committee on the appointment of Rabbi Yisrael Cohen as rabbi and preacher of the settlement for "the past five years". Signed by three heads of the committee and authorized by the signature and stamp of Rabbi Moshe Kliers Rabbi of Tiberias.
Rebbe Mordechai Chaim Kastelanitz-Slonim (1868-1953), author of "Ma'amar Mordechai". Scholarly holy man, amongst the outstanding rabbis in Eretz- Yisrael who shied away from the limelight. An elder Slonim" Chassid" who still knew the first Slonim Rebbe, author of "Yesod Ha'avodah". In 1875, ascended to Eretz -Yisrael with his father Rabbi Yudel of Slonim to Tiberias where he served as "dayan" and was known as Rabbi Motel Dayan. After the death of the "Beit Avraham" in 1933, he was the eldest of the group who decided to appoint the Rebbe's son Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua Weinberg as rebbe, and wrote an open letter to the Chassidic community in Poland in regard to this appointment. In 1950, after the Holocaust and the murder of Rabbi Shlomo David Yehoshua, the elders of Slonim" Chassidism" gathered and appointed Rabbi Mordechai as rebbe [see, next item].
Rabbi Moshe Kleirs (1874-1934), rabbi of Tiberias and Head of the Slonim "Or Torah" Yeshiva, son-in-law of the Rahak Rabbi Yudel of Slonim, and brother-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai Chaim Slonim, who served as "dayan" in his "Beit Din".
3 items, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 30 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 6, 2013
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Sold for: $525
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Historical letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria, a prominent Slonim Chassid in Eretz Yisrael, to Rabbi Shalom Noach Barzosky (son-in-law of the "Birkat Avraham" and later Slonim Rebbe - Jerusalem), with the text of the ordination letter to Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Kastelanitz-Slonim. [Tiberias, 1950].
In the letter, he writes of the decision to have the Chassidic elders of three cities, Tiberias Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, sign the coronation writ of the eldest of the group, Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Slonim, as Rebbe of Slonim "Chassidim". He suggests that to expedite the matter, each city should sign a separate letter but the version shall be the same without any changes.
At the top of the letter typewritten with handwritten additions is the version of the coronation writ "In honor of our friend the Chassid, Eldest of our group Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Shlita".
21 cm. Good condition.
In the letter, he writes of the decision to have the Chassidic elders of three cities, Tiberias Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, sign the coronation writ of the eldest of the group, Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Slonim, as Rebbe of Slonim "Chassidim". He suggests that to expedite the matter, each city should sign a separate letter but the version shall be the same without any changes.
At the top of the letter typewritten with handwritten additions is the version of the coronation writ "In honor of our friend the Chassid, Eldest of our group Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Shlita".
21 cm. Good condition.
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