* "Sefer Halacha Achrona" and" Kuntress [pamphlet] HaRe’ayot", by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Epstein [author of "Hapardes"]. Königsberg, [1759]. “Halacha Achrona” is the Halachic ruling surrounded by “Be’er Ha’Achronim” – "Chiddushim" of "Achronim", and “Kuntress HaRe’ayot” – "Chiddushim" by author. Approbations of Rabbi Yehonatan Eibeschitz and additional rabbis.
Originally printed and bound with: * "Sefer HaPardes", by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Epstein. Königsberg, 1759.
The printing process was interrupted [as the author notes on leaf 42/2: “Due to printing expenses the author was forced to halt in the middle of the book' Halacha Achrona' and to print several pamphlets from his remaining books and this book, 'Sefer HaPardes', was published first…”]. As a result, significant variations as to the number of leaves in each copy exist [Bibliography Institute CD lists at least four various copies of "Sefer Hapardes " as far as pagination and number of leaves, see records 111284-111286].
Pagination in this copy: "Sefer Halacha Achrona": [1], 2 [instead of: 4]; 29-35, 37-42 leaves (leaf 36 apparently missing. Total: 18 leaves). "Sefer HaPardes": 9; 23; 127-136 leaves. (Total: 70 leaves).
20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moth stains, notations. New binding.
Rare.

Dozens of leaves, manuscripts, responsa and novellae in the handwriting of Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Chaver, from the time he served in the Tiktin rabbinate. One responsum has his full signature "Yitzchak Isaac ben Rabbi Ya'akov of Tiktin and its region", 1847 and another signed responsum.
*8 first pages of a long responsum by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Rabbi of Rozan [and Kovno. Printed with differences in "Binyan Olam" responsa, Siman 1]. *12 pages of a long responsum by Rabbi Efraim Fishel Rabbi of Stavisk. [In the "Binyan Olam" responsa, this responsum was printed with many differences, "Siman" 9 of the old edition and "Siman" 10 of the "Musad HaRav Kook" edition.] Here are 4 pages of the responsum's introduction, 4 pages of its conclusion with his signature and 4 pages of another version in the middle of this responsum which partially matches the leaf before the end of the responsum]. *6 and one half pages, of a complete signed responsum, written to his son Rabbi Yosef Rabbi of Knishin, Tiktin 1845. [Printed in "Binyan Olam" responsa, "Yoreh Deah" " Siman" 59]. Tear with missing section in the middle of the signature. *8 pages of novellae on Tractate "Pesachim". [Apparently, they were not printed.] *4 pages of the beginning of a responsum to Rabbi Binyamin Ferin-Gold on the matter of a written oath. [This responsum apparently was never printed, but in several places in Rabbi Isaac Chaver's books we find that he discusses this matter of a written oath].
The Torah genius and "mekubal" Rabbi Isaac Chaver (1747-1853, "Otzar HaRabbanim" 11168), one of those who passed on the Vilna Ga'on's kabalistic Torah wisdom, "Second mouth of the Gra" – already at the age of 14, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklov (a disciple of the Gra) saw that he was fit to be taught kabalistic wisdom. While yet a youth, he became famous as a Torah genius and expert in all areas of Torah knowledge. He served as rabbi of several important communities: Pruzhany, Raseiniai and Vilkovishk. During 1837-1849, he served in the Tiktin rabbinate and in 1849 moved to Suvalk where he served four years in the rabbinate. An outstanding Torah genius, a foremost rabbi and one of the leading "poskim" of his generation. He completed the study of the entire Talmud 60 times. Wrote dozens of books on the revealed and hidden parts of Torah, only some were published, including many kabalistic books on the Gra's Torah wisdom, halachic responsa and on Talmudic topics.
Approximately 38 pages, size 22-33.5 cm. Written closely, mostly on bluish paper. Good to fair condition, stains and wear.

A bundle of certifications with signatures and stamps of rabbis and leading "shochtim" and "mohelim" from Vilnius and Kovno, who approve the expertise of Rabbi Yitzchak Menachem Tapaliben for "milah, shechita" and "bedika", by Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov Rabbi of Sudauen, Vengrov-Poland region [a Holocaust refugee from Poland, student at "Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva"]. Vilnius and Kovno, winter 1940-1941.
4 leaves, various sizes and conditions.

Handwritten leaf, with childish inscriptions of the verses of Tzidduk HaDin and Sanctification of G-d's name: "We have sinned, Our Rock, forgive us our Creator, Shema Yisrael… Hashem Hu Ha'Elokim". Above these verses is an indistinct sentence in Yiddish and the name of the girl: "Miriam Gittel Hollander-Halberstam Bardejov". On the reverse side of leaf are more inscriptions [practice writing?] with the name "Menachem Mendel Hollander" [apparently Gita's brother].
The girl Gita Halberstam-Hollander of Bardejov, daughter of Rabbi Yosef Shmuel Shmelke Erlich-Hollander Rabbi of Ryglice and Bardejov. Son of Rebbe Yehuda of Nyirderzs. Her mother, Ms. Chaya Rivka was the daughter of Rabbi Naftali Zvi Unger of Bardejov, son of Rabbi Mosher Elyakim Beria Rabbi of Ambrova. The couple and their eight children were caught by the Nazis in the city of Nitra and sent to the crematoriums in Auschwitz on the first day of Succot 1944. Gita was murdered when she was about nine years old, together with her parents and siblings. Only two sisters managed to survive [see attached material].
19 cm. Fair condition, coarse tears, creases and stains.

Letter by Rabbi David Sperber Av Beit Din of Brasov, to Rabbi Chaim Leib Lerner of New York. [Brasov], [1948].
Lengthy and interesting letter in his handwriting and signature. Letter consists of many details pertaining to his life, situation of communities of Romania following the Holocaust, inquiry regarding Kashrut in America and request that he be granted assistance due to his dire economic state. He also mentions that he was requested to serve as president of executive committee and chief rabbi of Romania “in order to oversee the destroyed communities” and he did not refuse “because this is possibly the reason that the Almighty spared me from death”. The letter refers as well to the War of Independence in Eretz Israel, which, at the time, was at its peak, and among the rest Rabbi Sperber attempts to clarify the validity of the rumor claiming “that the Rabbi of Ger and the Rabbi of Khust [= Rabbi Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky] who reside in Jerusalem are departing to the United States until wrath subsides”.
Rabbi David Sperber – The Ga’on of Brasov (1875-1962, Otzar HaRabbanim 5075), among leading rabbis of Galicia and Romania. Native of Zbaltow, born into family of Vizhnitz Chassidim. Disciple of the Ga’on Rabbi Meir Arik. From 1908 served in the rabbinate and from 1922 served as rabbi of Brasov. Author of “Afarsekta De’Anya”, “Michtam LeDavid” and other compositions. Was active during the Holocaust for the benefit of European Jewry and was famous for releasing Agunot ["chained" woman bound in marriage by a husband who refuses to grant a divorce or who is missing and not proven dead] following the Holocaust. In 1949 immigrated to Eretz Israel and was among leaders of Council of Torah Sages.
30 cm. Fair condition, tears on folding marks.