Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Seder Kavanot HaAri Manuscript, abridged and unknown version of prayer book of Rabbi Meir Papirash. Fine early Ashkenazi writing [17th century].
Includes simple illustrations, of intentions, tables of Holy Names and order of universes. Seder HaShulchan and Seder 12 Chalot.
Few revisions in later handwriting from 18th century. For example: Intentions of Counting of Omer contain tables of intentions on side of pages and in handwriting [typical of Russia-Poland of 18th century], allusions to “seven Edomite kings” [addition included only in “Siddur Rabbi Asher” and following prayer books]. As well, at beginning of intentions for blowing of Shofar it is noted on side of page that an additional intention appears in “Sefer Mishnat Hassidim” [see “Shiddur Rabbi Asher” which mentions intentions of “Mishnat Hassidim” and intentions of prayer book, one next to the other]. These additions indicate that the prayer book was used by a Kabbalist from Beit Midrash of leading Kabbalist giants during early period of Chassidism, who added the additions in his handwriting.
In intentions for day preceding Pesach, writer cites Sefer HaShla [Shnei Luchot HaBrit] “to study tractate Pesachim after midday”. This quotation, for example, is an addition which does not appear in known prayer books of the Ari. Many additions such as these are unique to this manuscript. [Since Sefer HaShla was first printed in 1649, this prayer book was apparently composed in approximately 1650, and this manuscript is an early copy which was prepared close to time of editing].
The Ari did not write Seder HaKavanot according to Kabbalah on his own; it was the students of his students who actually edited the prayer books according to the Ari and his disciple, Rabbi Chaim Vital. Rabbi Meir Papirash (passed away in 1662), composed Seder Kavanot which was the basis from which prayer books of the Ari prevalent throughout countries of Ashkenaz were copied. [These prayer books were the basis for “Shiddur Rabbi Asher” and “Siddur HaAri – Yol Ya’akov” during 18th century.
Prayer book of Rabbi Meir Papirash is detailed, however this manuscript is the abridged version which does not appear in other Kavanot prayer books.
8-87, [70] leaves. (Total of 149 leaves). 18 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and extensive usage wear, several restored leaves. Left margins rounded off (with slight damage to text). Ex-libris from “Magad” library. Original leather binding, professionally restored.
Letters by experts authorizing content and significance of manuscript is attached.
Includes simple illustrations, of intentions, tables of Holy Names and order of universes. Seder HaShulchan and Seder 12 Chalot.
Few revisions in later handwriting from 18th century. For example: Intentions of Counting of Omer contain tables of intentions on side of pages and in handwriting [typical of Russia-Poland of 18th century], allusions to “seven Edomite kings” [addition included only in “Siddur Rabbi Asher” and following prayer books]. As well, at beginning of intentions for blowing of Shofar it is noted on side of page that an additional intention appears in “Sefer Mishnat Hassidim” [see “Shiddur Rabbi Asher” which mentions intentions of “Mishnat Hassidim” and intentions of prayer book, one next to the other]. These additions indicate that the prayer book was used by a Kabbalist from Beit Midrash of leading Kabbalist giants during early period of Chassidism, who added the additions in his handwriting.
In intentions for day preceding Pesach, writer cites Sefer HaShla [Shnei Luchot HaBrit] “to study tractate Pesachim after midday”. This quotation, for example, is an addition which does not appear in known prayer books of the Ari. Many additions such as these are unique to this manuscript. [Since Sefer HaShla was first printed in 1649, this prayer book was apparently composed in approximately 1650, and this manuscript is an early copy which was prepared close to time of editing].
The Ari did not write Seder HaKavanot according to Kabbalah on his own; it was the students of his students who actually edited the prayer books according to the Ari and his disciple, Rabbi Chaim Vital. Rabbi Meir Papirash (passed away in 1662), composed Seder Kavanot which was the basis from which prayer books of the Ari prevalent throughout countries of Ashkenaz were copied. [These prayer books were the basis for “Shiddur Rabbi Asher” and “Siddur HaAri – Yol Ya’akov” during 18th century.
Prayer book of Rabbi Meir Papirash is detailed, however this manuscript is the abridged version which does not appear in other Kavanot prayer books.
8-87, [70] leaves. (Total of 149 leaves). 18 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and extensive usage wear, several restored leaves. Left margins rounded off (with slight damage to text). Ex-libris from “Magad” library. Original leather binding, professionally restored.
Letters by experts authorizing content and significance of manuscript is attached.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $6,000
Sold for: $8,750
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Manuscript of Sefer Etz Chaim (Derech Etz Chaim); exceptionally unique version including additions and glosses which do not appear in other manuscripts. Fine and eloquent Ashkenazi writing. By copyist Rabbi Yerachmiel son of Menachem Nachum of Rzeszów, (1747).
The copyist, apparently a prominent Kabbalist, notes upon title page that this manuscript was copied “under extraordinary and intensive supervision from two books of Etz Chaim”; the first, a manuscript from Safed from well-known library of the Ga’on Rabbi David Oppenheim Av Beit Din of Prague “comprised of additional chapters… which are not included in the Etz Chaim books of these countries”. The second book is from “the manuscript of some genius, which was extensively proofread”, including “many glosses by his disciples”.
On title page it is also noted that “this book contains an additional virtue, which is inexistent in any other Etz Chaim book; we have copied and drawn the tree, which was found among the Kabbalists, and was copied by an ancient scholarly Kabbalist” – apparently the blank 16 leaves at the end of the volume were designated for the copying of the “holy tree” which was never completed.
Sefer Etz Chaim (Derech Etz Chaim) was written and edited by Kabbalist Rabbi Meir Paprosh based on writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital. Writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital which he received from the Ari were written in many pamphlets and in various compositions, however were archived by him. The manuscripts were discovered by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach and other Kabbalists who craved to study from the Torah of the Ari and Rabbi Chaim Vital. A portion of these pamphlets, which were not in order, were discovered, and Kabbalists labored to edit and arrange them, thereby forming several compositions. Between 1646 and 1650 Rabbi Meir Paprosh edited a complete edition of all the pamphlets and compositions which were in his possession. He arranged them in three sections: ‘Derech Etz HaChaim’, ‘Pri Etz Chaim’ and ‘Nof Etz Chaim’. Derech Etz Chaim was copied many times; its first printed edition was in the Kyritz printing press in 1782, followed by several other editions.
Majority of manuscripts are similar in order of chapters and wording to the abovementioned edition, however, some vary slightly and include the rare version which was copied from the first edition of Rabbi Meir Paprosh (for additional information at length see attached article).
The uniqueness of this manuscript is that it was edited based upon several manuscripts, by comparison of versions of distinguished manuscripts which were in possession of the copyist, who paid close attention to the slight variations between the books and completed that which was missing while noting the source of each passage which does not appear in the other manuscripts.
Everything stated here is in accordance with assessment of Rabbi Yosef Avivi, who describes the value of this manuscript in a lengthy article (of 4 pages), attached.
1-196, (leaves 197-198 blank), 199-205 leaves; (16 blank leaves). 33 cm. Approx. 45 lines per page. Wide margins, quality paper, good condition. Foxing. Torn binding, missing spine.
The copyist, apparently a prominent Kabbalist, notes upon title page that this manuscript was copied “under extraordinary and intensive supervision from two books of Etz Chaim”; the first, a manuscript from Safed from well-known library of the Ga’on Rabbi David Oppenheim Av Beit Din of Prague “comprised of additional chapters… which are not included in the Etz Chaim books of these countries”. The second book is from “the manuscript of some genius, which was extensively proofread”, including “many glosses by his disciples”.
On title page it is also noted that “this book contains an additional virtue, which is inexistent in any other Etz Chaim book; we have copied and drawn the tree, which was found among the Kabbalists, and was copied by an ancient scholarly Kabbalist” – apparently the blank 16 leaves at the end of the volume were designated for the copying of the “holy tree” which was never completed.
Sefer Etz Chaim (Derech Etz Chaim) was written and edited by Kabbalist Rabbi Meir Paprosh based on writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital. Writings of Rabbi Chaim Vital which he received from the Ari were written in many pamphlets and in various compositions, however were archived by him. The manuscripts were discovered by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzemach and other Kabbalists who craved to study from the Torah of the Ari and Rabbi Chaim Vital. A portion of these pamphlets, which were not in order, were discovered, and Kabbalists labored to edit and arrange them, thereby forming several compositions. Between 1646 and 1650 Rabbi Meir Paprosh edited a complete edition of all the pamphlets and compositions which were in his possession. He arranged them in three sections: ‘Derech Etz HaChaim’, ‘Pri Etz Chaim’ and ‘Nof Etz Chaim’. Derech Etz Chaim was copied many times; its first printed edition was in the Kyritz printing press in 1782, followed by several other editions.
Majority of manuscripts are similar in order of chapters and wording to the abovementioned edition, however, some vary slightly and include the rare version which was copied from the first edition of Rabbi Meir Paprosh (for additional information at length see attached article).
The uniqueness of this manuscript is that it was edited based upon several manuscripts, by comparison of versions of distinguished manuscripts which were in possession of the copyist, who paid close attention to the slight variations between the books and completed that which was missing while noting the source of each passage which does not appear in the other manuscripts.
Everything stated here is in accordance with assessment of Rabbi Yosef Avivi, who describes the value of this manuscript in a lengthy article (of 4 pages), attached.
1-196, (leaves 197-198 blank), 199-205 leaves; (16 blank leaves). 33 cm. Approx. 45 lines per page. Wide margins, quality paper, good condition. Foxing. Torn binding, missing spine.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript of Sefer Mevo She’arim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. Early Ashkenazi writing [early 18th century]. Ornamented title page.
Order of book similar to first edition printed in Kyritz in 1783, however contains many variations in style, granting it more similarity to the 1806 Thessaloniki edition which was based on a different manuscript. This manuscript was, without doubt, written decades before the abovementioned two printings, and contains many variations which require close examination of content.
97 leaves, 30 cm. Quality paper, good condition, wear on margins of paper. New elegant leather binding.
Order of book similar to first edition printed in Kyritz in 1783, however contains many variations in style, granting it more similarity to the 1806 Thessaloniki edition which was based on a different manuscript. This manuscript was, without doubt, written decades before the abovementioned two printings, and contains many variations which require close examination of content.
97 leaves, 30 cm. Quality paper, good condition, wear on margins of paper. New elegant leather binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, Kol HaRamaz (Rabbi Moshe Zakut) glosses and Rabbi Natan Shapira's glosses. on Etz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital. With illustrated charts of the ten sefirot. Ashkenasi handwriting, characteristic to the region of Central-Europe, 18th century.
24 leaves. Approximately 21 cm. Good-fair condition, fungus damage to leaf corners. Elaborate leather binding.
According to a partial examination, this manuscript has differences from the glosses by the Ramaz and Rabbi Shapira printed today.
24 leaves. Approximately 21 cm. Good-fair condition, fungus damage to leaf corners. Elaborate leather binding.
According to a partial examination, this manuscript has differences from the glosses by the Ramaz and Rabbi Shapira printed today.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Collection of manuscript leaves removed from the "Binding Geniza", remnants of an ancient siddur used by Anusim.
Dozens of sections from a prayer book, translated into ancient Spanish, apparently Castilian, copied by Anusim after the Expulsion from Spain (1492) and Portugal (1496). Written in one of the early places where the expelled Jews scattered during the first half of the 16th century, before the Anusim communities settled and became established in the Protestant cities (Hamburg, Amsterdam etc.).
These are sections of the daily prayers. See examples in attached material.
More than 100 written pages. 15 cm. Poor condition. Varied damages caused by binding. Enclosed: a few additional leaves from the same binding
Written according to the attached article stating the opinion of Prof. Shlomo Zucker of the Manuscript Department of the National Israel Library. We did not examine the manuscript thoroughly.
Dozens of sections from a prayer book, translated into ancient Spanish, apparently Castilian, copied by Anusim after the Expulsion from Spain (1492) and Portugal (1496). Written in one of the early places where the expelled Jews scattered during the first half of the 16th century, before the Anusim communities settled and became established in the Protestant cities (Hamburg, Amsterdam etc.).
These are sections of the daily prayers. See examples in attached material.
More than 100 written pages. 15 cm. Poor condition. Varied damages caused by binding. Enclosed: a few additional leaves from the same binding
Written according to the attached article stating the opinion of Prof. Shlomo Zucker of the Manuscript Department of the National Israel Library. We did not examine the manuscript thoroughly.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, Rosh Hashana Machzor. [Turkey or another place in the Balkan region, 18th/19th century].
Some leaves have branch-like adornments. Consists of Rosh Hashana prayers [Arvit, Shacharit, Musaf and Mincha] with a few piyutim, Tashlich, "Laws for Rosh Hashana eve" (Simanim for the meal and prayers), and more.
At the beginning of the manuscript is a copy of the work "Binah L'Itim", which is "Seder Re'amim U'Re'ashim" attributed to the Ari, translated to Ladino. "Seder Re'amim U'Re'ashim" predicts future events such as famine, plenty, diseases and wars according to the times of earthquakes and thunder. First printed in Hebrew in Constantinople in 1710, at the end of the compilation "Milchemet Chovah", and the Ladino translation was printed in Constantinople in 1741.
The empty leaves at the end of the manuscript were later used for many Ladino inscriptions (journal? Calculations?).
Approximately 200 written pages. 18 cm. Varied condition of leaves, fair-good. Detached leaves, stains, wear to leaf margins. Damaged original leather binding.
Some leaves have branch-like adornments. Consists of Rosh Hashana prayers [Arvit, Shacharit, Musaf and Mincha] with a few piyutim, Tashlich, "Laws for Rosh Hashana eve" (Simanim for the meal and prayers), and more.
At the beginning of the manuscript is a copy of the work "Binah L'Itim", which is "Seder Re'amim U'Re'ashim" attributed to the Ari, translated to Ladino. "Seder Re'amim U'Re'ashim" predicts future events such as famine, plenty, diseases and wars according to the times of earthquakes and thunder. First printed in Hebrew in Constantinople in 1710, at the end of the compilation "Milchemet Chovah", and the Ladino translation was printed in Constantinople in 1741.
The empty leaves at the end of the manuscript were later used for many Ladino inscriptions (journal? Calculations?).
Approximately 200 written pages. 18 cm. Varied condition of leaves, fair-good. Detached leaves, stains, wear to leaf margins. Damaged original leather binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Collection of leaf remnants taken from the "Binding Geniza". [Spain, c. 14th century].
Typical Spanish writing. Most leaves are from an unidentified medical book [in Hebrew]. A leaf from Pirkei Moshe about medicine by the Rambam and one leaf of Rashi commentary on Yirmiya.
Approximately 30 leaf segments. Various damages caused by binding.
Typical Spanish writing. Most leaves are from an unidentified medical book [in Hebrew]. A leaf from Pirkei Moshe about medicine by the Rambam and one leaf of Rashi commentary on Yirmiya.
Approximately 30 leaf segments. Various damages caused by binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $800
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Collection of remnants of sheets removed from old bindings.
Seven sheets of novellae of the Rashba on the Aggadah. [Spain, 14th/15th Centuries]. *. Remnants of sheets of unidentified works [in ancient Sefardic writing, part characteristic of 14-15th centuries], mostly homiletical sermons regarding the Agada. Among them, pages from a sermon in Judeo-Arabic [at the top of one of the pages: "the delight of my eyes, my honored father, was taken and I did not merit…"], Sheet with the end of a sermon: “with the coming of the Tzemach Tsadik may he be revealed in our day Amen…"], and other sheets.
Approximately 20 leaves. Bad condition. Tears and various damage caused by binding.
Seven sheets of novellae of the Rashba on the Aggadah. [Spain, 14th/15th Centuries]. *. Remnants of sheets of unidentified works [in ancient Sefardic writing, part characteristic of 14-15th centuries], mostly homiletical sermons regarding the Agada. Among them, pages from a sermon in Judeo-Arabic [at the top of one of the pages: "the delight of my eyes, my honored father, was taken and I did not merit…"], Sheet with the end of a sermon: “with the coming of the Tzemach Tsadik may he be revealed in our day Amen…"], and other sheets.
Approximately 20 leaves. Bad condition. Tears and various damage caused by binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Parchment leaf remnant of an ancient manuscript, Tosfot on Tractate Pesachim. [Ashkenasi writing, 13th/14th century].
Tosfot on Daf 47, Amudim 1-2 [with minor differences from the versions printed in the Shas editions].
Leaf, 17 cm. Fair condition, dark stains, damages and tears. Damage to text. Restored.
Tosfot on Daf 47, Amudim 1-2 [with minor differences from the versions printed in the Shas editions].
Leaf, 17 cm. Fair condition, dark stains, damages and tears. Damage to text. Restored.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript of Chidushei Aggadot on Shas, commentaries on Bible and sermons. By Rabbi Ya’akov Av Beit Din of Lisa author of Netivot HaMishpat and Chavat Da’at (1770-1832).
Written in handwriting of his disciple, Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Gutwerth of Mashitzsk (1800-1848), who served as Av Beit Din of Dokla. Includes revisions in holy handwriting of the rabbi – author.
Rabbi Ya’akov Lorberbaum Av Beit Din of Lisa (1770-1832), among leading rabbinical rulers of recent times, contemporary and close friend of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and Rabbi Aryeh Leib author of Ketzot Hachoshen. Authored Halachic compositions: Chavat Da’at, Netivot HaMishpat, Mekor Chaim and Derech HaChaim prayer book; these compositions were printed in several editions during his lifetime and were accepted as basic books used by rabbis and Torah scholars. Authored many other compositions, and was rabbi of many students. Most Torah giants of Warsaw and Poland were among his disciples and disciples of his disciples.
Majority of compositions of Rabbi Ya’akov of Lisa were not actually written by him, but rather arranged by his disciples and written based upon his brief lists and classes. Only afterwards did he add his revisions to the written material in his holy handwriting. Disciple responsible for arrangement of writings in Drush and Aggada was abovementioned Rabbi Ya’akov Gutwerth.
35 leaves (70 written pages). 23 cm. Thick paper. Good condition, some stains and wear. Elegant leather binding.
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Written in handwriting of his disciple, Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Gutwerth of Mashitzsk (1800-1848), who served as Av Beit Din of Dokla. Includes revisions in holy handwriting of the rabbi – author.
Rabbi Ya’akov Lorberbaum Av Beit Din of Lisa (1770-1832), among leading rabbinical rulers of recent times, contemporary and close friend of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and Rabbi Aryeh Leib author of Ketzot Hachoshen. Authored Halachic compositions: Chavat Da’at, Netivot HaMishpat, Mekor Chaim and Derech HaChaim prayer book; these compositions were printed in several editions during his lifetime and were accepted as basic books used by rabbis and Torah scholars. Authored many other compositions, and was rabbi of many students. Most Torah giants of Warsaw and Poland were among his disciples and disciples of his disciples.
Majority of compositions of Rabbi Ya’akov of Lisa were not actually written by him, but rather arranged by his disciples and written based upon his brief lists and classes. Only afterwards did he add his revisions to the written material in his holy handwriting. Disciple responsible for arrangement of writings in Drush and Aggada was abovementioned Rabbi Ya’akov Gutwerth.
35 leaves (70 written pages). 23 cm. Thick paper. Good condition, some stains and wear. Elegant leather binding.
Detailed opinion of expert on rabbinical manuscripts attached.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Outline and themes for sermons and eulogies, handwritten by the Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz, author of Tiferet Yisrael. Hebrew and German (in Hebrew letters). 1843-1855. At beginning of each page heading in initials [= with help of the Almighty, open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law, Amen].
Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz (1782-1861), known for his great composition Tiferet Yisrael on Shisha Sidrei Mishnah, printed in hundreds of editions. Son of Ga’on Rabbi Gedalia Lifshitz author of Regel Yeshara and grandson of Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz Av Beit Din of Kaliv. Exalted genius, among leading Torah giants of Ashkenaz. Studied Torah all day long, while wrapped in prayer shawl and donning phylacteries beneath his upper coat. Known as holy G-d fearing saint. Served in rabbinate of congregations of Dessau, Danzig and more for over fifty years.
6 pages, approx. 18 cm. Dry and worn paper, fair condition, stains and wear damage. restorations. Cloth binding.
Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz (1782-1861), known for his great composition Tiferet Yisrael on Shisha Sidrei Mishnah, printed in hundreds of editions. Son of Ga’on Rabbi Gedalia Lifshitz author of Regel Yeshara and grandson of Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz Av Beit Din of Kaliv. Exalted genius, among leading Torah giants of Ashkenaz. Studied Torah all day long, while wrapped in prayer shawl and donning phylacteries beneath his upper coat. Known as holy G-d fearing saint. Served in rabbinate of congregations of Dessau, Danzig and more for over fifty years.
6 pages, approx. 18 cm. Dry and worn paper, fair condition, stains and wear damage. restorations. Cloth binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Three leaves in Rabbi Shimshon Refael Hirsch's Own Handwriting (German).
Description of the life of Jewish communities in Germany (Bavaria) and other places (London, Australia, as well as Nablus!).
Apparently, these are notes that Rabbi Hirsch wrote for himself when preparing articles on these subjects which he intended to publish (or published) in the Orthodox periodical "Yeshurun" which he founded and published during 1854-1888, and in which he publicized many of his own writings in German.
Rabbi Shimshon ben Rabbi Refael Hirsch - the Rashar Hirsch (1808-1888), celebrated leader of Orthodox Jewry in Germany and founder of the Separate Communities, disciple of Chacham Breines of Hamburg and Rabbi Ya'akov Etlinger author of Aruch LaNer of Altona. From the age of 22, he began to serve in the rabbinate: in Oldenburg, Emden and Nikolsburg. In 1850, the eleven religious families in Frankfurt am Main called him to head the new Orthodox community Adat Yeshurun. Rabbi Hirsch was the first to stem the steep decline of German Jewry and re-established from scratch the genuine Orthodox Judaism in Germany. His halachic and Torah authority gave him the unparalleled status of leader of religious Jewry in Western Europe. He was very active in establishing Separate Communities in various cities throughout Germany and educated a whole generation to Torah and mitzvoth by his books and articles (Igrot Tzafon, Chorev etc). By his initiative, Rabbi Meir Lehman, Rabbi of Mainz, established the Charedi newspaper "Der Israelite", to which the "Yeshurun" periodical was attached in which Rabbi Hirsch publicized his articles.
3 leaves ([6] pages). 33-35 cm. Good-fair condition. stains, folding marks. Tears to top of leaves with lack and damage to text, professionally restored. New elaborate leather binding, with gilded impression.
Description of the life of Jewish communities in Germany (Bavaria) and other places (London, Australia, as well as Nablus!).
Apparently, these are notes that Rabbi Hirsch wrote for himself when preparing articles on these subjects which he intended to publish (or published) in the Orthodox periodical "Yeshurun" which he founded and published during 1854-1888, and in which he publicized many of his own writings in German.
Rabbi Shimshon ben Rabbi Refael Hirsch - the Rashar Hirsch (1808-1888), celebrated leader of Orthodox Jewry in Germany and founder of the Separate Communities, disciple of Chacham Breines of Hamburg and Rabbi Ya'akov Etlinger author of Aruch LaNer of Altona. From the age of 22, he began to serve in the rabbinate: in Oldenburg, Emden and Nikolsburg. In 1850, the eleven religious families in Frankfurt am Main called him to head the new Orthodox community Adat Yeshurun. Rabbi Hirsch was the first to stem the steep decline of German Jewry and re-established from scratch the genuine Orthodox Judaism in Germany. His halachic and Torah authority gave him the unparalleled status of leader of religious Jewry in Western Europe. He was very active in establishing Separate Communities in various cities throughout Germany and educated a whole generation to Torah and mitzvoth by his books and articles (Igrot Tzafon, Chorev etc). By his initiative, Rabbi Meir Lehman, Rabbi of Mainz, established the Charedi newspaper "Der Israelite", to which the "Yeshurun" periodical was attached in which Rabbi Hirsch publicized his articles.
3 leaves ([6] pages). 33-35 cm. Good-fair condition. stains, folding marks. Tears to top of leaves with lack and damage to text, professionally restored. New elaborate leather binding, with gilded impression.
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