Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Huge collection of letters and handwritten leaves, from the archive of Rabbi Yosef Zvi (Maharitz) Dushinsky Rabbi of Khust, Galanta and Jerusalem.
The archives contains: Dozens of leaves of Torah novellae and letters in the handwriting of Maharitz Dushinsky [some from his youth]. Various letters on Torah topics and other matters, sent to Rabbi Yosef Zvi Dushinsky Rabbi of Khust, Galanta and Jerusalem from various rabbis and disciples. Various documents from communities where he served in the rabbinate. [Proclamation on lithograph copy of a ban against the establishment of a "Prayer House" and school by the Neolog circles.
Amongst the letters: *Letters from his father and family. *Letters from his elder brother Rabbi Matityahu Dushinsky [disciple of his uncle Maharam Shick and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Litch-Rosenbaum. Died in 1892 at a young age. Some of his novellae were printed in the Maharitz responsa]. Includes the historical letter from 1892 in which his brother calls him to his father's sickbed. [The Maharitz Dushinsky tells about this letter in the introduction. He relates that when he reached his father, his brother fell ill and suddenly died, two days before his father left this world – see attached material]. *Letters, handwritten and signed by the Nitra Gaon, Rabbi Shmuel David HaLevi Unger, Rabbi Moshe Sofer, Av Beit Din of Erlau, and many more letters from rabbis throughout Hungary and other countries. Letters from the Maharitz Dushinsky's disciples, writing their rabbi about all their concerns and requesting that he pray on their behalf.
Hundreds of leaves, size and condition vary. Most are in Fair-bad condition, wear and damages caused by moisture. Some are professionally restored.
The archives contains: Dozens of leaves of Torah novellae and letters in the handwriting of Maharitz Dushinsky [some from his youth]. Various letters on Torah topics and other matters, sent to Rabbi Yosef Zvi Dushinsky Rabbi of Khust, Galanta and Jerusalem from various rabbis and disciples. Various documents from communities where he served in the rabbinate. [Proclamation on lithograph copy of a ban against the establishment of a "Prayer House" and school by the Neolog circles.
Amongst the letters: *Letters from his father and family. *Letters from his elder brother Rabbi Matityahu Dushinsky [disciple of his uncle Maharam Shick and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Litch-Rosenbaum. Died in 1892 at a young age. Some of his novellae were printed in the Maharitz responsa]. Includes the historical letter from 1892 in which his brother calls him to his father's sickbed. [The Maharitz Dushinsky tells about this letter in the introduction. He relates that when he reached his father, his brother fell ill and suddenly died, two days before his father left this world – see attached material]. *Letters, handwritten and signed by the Nitra Gaon, Rabbi Shmuel David HaLevi Unger, Rabbi Moshe Sofer, Av Beit Din of Erlau, and many more letters from rabbis throughout Hungary and other countries. Letters from the Maharitz Dushinsky's disciples, writing their rabbi about all their concerns and requesting that he pray on their behalf.
Hundreds of leaves, size and condition vary. Most are in Fair-bad condition, wear and damages caused by moisture. Some are professionally restored.
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![Authorization letter handwritten and signed by Ga’on Rabbi Aharon Kotler. Kletsk, [1934].
Certificate to exalted young man M](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/398.JPG "Letter from Rabbi Aharon Kotler – Kletsk, 1934")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Authorization letter handwritten and signed by Ga’on Rabbi Aharon Kotler. Kletsk, [1934].
Certificate to exalted young man Mr. Ya’akov Melamed of town of Kapulia for excelling in his studies in Etz Chaim Yeshiva in Kletsk [headed by Rabbi Aharon Kotler] from 1929.
Written on official stationery of Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Aharon, including his stamp and stamp of Yeshiva.
20 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
Certificate to exalted young man Mr. Ya’akov Melamed of town of Kapulia for excelling in his studies in Etz Chaim Yeshiva in Kletsk [headed by Rabbi Aharon Kotler] from 1929.
Written on official stationery of Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Aharon, including his stamp and stamp of Yeshiva.
20 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
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![Letter confirming receipt of funds for “Kamenetz Yeshiva in Vilnius”, handwritten and signed by Mashgiach [spiritual leader]](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/399.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Naftali Zev Leibowitz Mashgiach of Kamenetz Yeshiva")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Letter confirming receipt of funds for “Kamenetz Yeshiva in Vilnius”, handwritten and signed by Mashgiach [spiritual leader] of Yeshiva Rabbi “Naftali Zev Leibowitz”. January 3rd, 1940.
Letter written during period that Yeshiva was uprooted from conquered city of Kamenetz and reestablished in Vilnius, and approximately a month and a half following demise of Rosh Yeshiva, Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, who passed away in Vilnius on November 17th, 1939.
Righteous Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Zev HaKohen Leibowitz, favorite student of Alter of Slabodka. Son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Zimmerman Av Beit Din of Kremenchuk. Served as spiritual leader of Kamenetz Yeshiva headed by his brother-in-law, Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz. When his brother-in-law, the Rosh Yeshiva, traveled to U.S.A. he took over management of all matters pertaining to Yeshiva. During War years devotedly directed the Yeshiva during its exile to Vilnius and Reisen. Arrived in U.S.A. and established Kamenetz Yeshiva in New York. Passed away on Chanukah 1954. The book Degel Naftali (New York, 1958) was published in his memory.
Official stationery of Yeshiva, 13X22 cm. Good condition.
Letter written during period that Yeshiva was uprooted from conquered city of Kamenetz and reestablished in Vilnius, and approximately a month and a half following demise of Rosh Yeshiva, Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, who passed away in Vilnius on November 17th, 1939.
Righteous Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Zev HaKohen Leibowitz, favorite student of Alter of Slabodka. Son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Zimmerman Av Beit Din of Kremenchuk. Served as spiritual leader of Kamenetz Yeshiva headed by his brother-in-law, Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz. When his brother-in-law, the Rosh Yeshiva, traveled to U.S.A. he took over management of all matters pertaining to Yeshiva. During War years devotedly directed the Yeshiva during its exile to Vilnius and Reisen. Arrived in U.S.A. and established Kamenetz Yeshiva in New York. Passed away on Chanukah 1954. The book Degel Naftali (New York, 1958) was published in his memory.
Official stationery of Yeshiva, 13X22 cm. Good condition.
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![Letter by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Aderet [Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim]. Includes lar](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/400.JPG "Letter and Pamphlet Handwritten Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau of “Lishka")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $850
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Letter by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Aderet [Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim]. Includes large handwritten pamphlet. Kovno, summer 1904.
Pamphlet contains Halachic-polemic question, in which writer quotes current press regarding eulogy ceremonies in commemoration of Dr. Herzl. He mentions the black ribbons which are a non-Jewish custom and the selling of pictures and sculptures of image of Herzl and continues with discussion as to whether this constitutes Idolatry. The writer cites the press describing a commemoration ceremony which was conducted in “Broza Garden” in Motza, beneath tree which Herzl planted there, where statues of Herzl were positioned on both sides of the stage, and he discusses at length whether this tree is considered an Astarte which was worshiped as an idol…
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, from city of Kovno, Torah scholar and sharp polemicist, among most wealthy personalities of Kovno. Among leaders of first assembly of Orthodox Jewry in opposition of Zionism. In 1899, under initiative of Rabbi Shalom Ber Schneersohn, community activists gathered together under leadership of Rabbi Ya’akov Lifshitz and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, in order to discuss means of struggle in opposition of Zionism. In 1900 Rabbi Shlomo Zalman together with his friend, Rabbi Yosef Rabinowitz, published the book Or LaYesharim (Warsaw, 1900), which was composed of letters and articles from leading Torah giants in opposition of Zionism. This assembly was referred to as “HaLishka HaShchora BeKovno” [black bureau of Kovno] by the Zionists. This sharp polemic article, contains inquiry of Halachic approaches as well as autograph of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, member of “HaLishka HaShchora”.
20 pages, 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and minor tears on folds.
Pamphlet contains Halachic-polemic question, in which writer quotes current press regarding eulogy ceremonies in commemoration of Dr. Herzl. He mentions the black ribbons which are a non-Jewish custom and the selling of pictures and sculptures of image of Herzl and continues with discussion as to whether this constitutes Idolatry. The writer cites the press describing a commemoration ceremony which was conducted in “Broza Garden” in Motza, beneath tree which Herzl planted there, where statues of Herzl were positioned on both sides of the stage, and he discusses at length whether this tree is considered an Astarte which was worshiped as an idol…
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, from city of Kovno, Torah scholar and sharp polemicist, among most wealthy personalities of Kovno. Among leaders of first assembly of Orthodox Jewry in opposition of Zionism. In 1899, under initiative of Rabbi Shalom Ber Schneersohn, community activists gathered together under leadership of Rabbi Ya’akov Lifshitz and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, in order to discuss means of struggle in opposition of Zionism. In 1900 Rabbi Shlomo Zalman together with his friend, Rabbi Yosef Rabinowitz, published the book Or LaYesharim (Warsaw, 1900), which was composed of letters and articles from leading Torah giants in opposition of Zionism. This assembly was referred to as “HaLishka HaShchora BeKovno” [black bureau of Kovno] by the Zionists. This sharp polemic article, contains inquiry of Halachic approaches as well as autograph of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Landau, member of “HaLishka HaShchora”.
20 pages, 28 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and minor tears on folds.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
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*Letter of Beit Din authorization of a divorce, Rabbi Dov Zvi Bilitzky Rabbi of Kovne. 1935. *Letter of authorization for fictitious marriage for immigration to Eretz Israel, Rabbi Gershon Leib Gutman Rabbi in Kovne. 1934. *Letter of authorization of the marriage of a widow in German and Hebrew. Rabbi Simcha ben Natan HaLevi Bamberger, Wandsbek, 1934. *Letter of authorization for performing chalitza, signed by Dayanim Rabbi Chaim Zvi Kreiger, Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Henkin and Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Steiner. New York, 1954. Signatures of authorization from Jerusalem dayanim: Rabbi Ya'akov Ades and others. *Authorization of delivery of Get, Rabbi Baruch Y.Y. Rabinowitz the Munkatch Rebbe, San Paulo (Brazil), 1955. *More.
7 letters, varied size and condition.
7 letters, varied size and condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Collection of letters confirming single status, sent to the Chief Rabbinate Office in Jerusalem from 1920-1930.
Amongst the people who signed the letters are well-known rabbis and public figures such as: Rabbi Shimshon Aharon Polonsky the Rebbe of Teflik; Rabbi Ben-Zion Chai Uziel; Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horwitz, Rabbi of Me'a She'arim; Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Shapira, the Rabbi of Drohobych-Jerusalem (See Item 139); members of the Petach Tikva Rabbinate Office – Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Sapir [author of Sargei Tova] and Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Sapir the Rabbi of Saratov; Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Bramberg Rabbi of Grudziadz; Mr. David Yellin of Yeshaya Street in Jerusalem; and many others.
20 letters, varied size and condition.
Amongst the people who signed the letters are well-known rabbis and public figures such as: Rabbi Shimshon Aharon Polonsky the Rebbe of Teflik; Rabbi Ben-Zion Chai Uziel; Rabbi Yosef Gershon Horwitz, Rabbi of Me'a She'arim; Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Shapira, the Rabbi of Drohobych-Jerusalem (See Item 139); members of the Petach Tikva Rabbinate Office – Rabbi Yitzchak Yehuda Sapir [author of Sargei Tova] and Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Sapir the Rabbi of Saratov; Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Bramberg Rabbi of Grudziadz; Mr. David Yellin of Yeshaya Street in Jerusalem; and many others.
20 letters, varied size and condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $550
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Four letters by Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Jerusalem, 1965-1991.
One letter written on printed a "Shana Tova" postcard “upon beginning of new year” from “Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and family”. In the letter he adds in his handwriting: “… in addition to the blessings on the other side of the page, I wholeheartedly wish him, that the Almighty merit him …”.
Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1900-1994), among greatest rabbinical authorities in the world. Head of Yeshivat Kol Torah and author of: Ma’adanei Eretz, Minchat Shlomo, Me'orei Or and more.
4 letters, various sizes and conditions.
One letter written on printed a "Shana Tova" postcard “upon beginning of new year” from “Shlomo Zalman Auerbach and family”. In the letter he adds in his handwriting: “… in addition to the blessings on the other side of the page, I wholeheartedly wish him, that the Almighty merit him …”.
Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1900-1994), among greatest rabbinical authorities in the world. Head of Yeshivat Kol Torah and author of: Ma’adanei Eretz, Minchat Shlomo, Me'orei Or and more.
4 letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Rabbinical ruling from “Regional Rabbinical Beit Din, Jerusalem”, Beit Din authorization for leasing of property of Kollel Voholin, signed by: Rabbi Ya’akov Ades, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv and Rabbi Betzalel Zolti. Adar, 1966.
This rabbinical ruling is from the brief period in which Rabbi Elyashiv served as member of the regional Beit Din prior to serving as member of “Great Beit Din”.
28 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, creases and wear.
This rabbinical ruling is from the brief period in which Rabbi Elyashiv served as member of the regional Beit Din prior to serving as member of “Great Beit Din”.
28 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, creases and wear.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sold for: $325
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Rabbinical rulings pertaining to matters of divorce, from “Regional Rabbinical Beit Din, Jerusalem”, signed by: Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Waldenberg, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef and Rabbi Yosef Kapach. Jerusalem, 1958-1960.
12 rabbinical rulings, various sizes and conditions.
12 rabbinical rulings, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sold for: $688
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Three letters from Rabbi Ovadia Yosef to Rabbi Moshe Maimon Av Bet Din Kiryat Ata. Two letters in his handwriting: Letter of approval to Rabbi Maimon’s book “Lev Tov”, and a letter attached to it in which Rabbi Ovadia writes, among other matters, that he is flying to Iran, and that he will contact him on his return. Jerusalem, 1976. * Harsh letter against Rabbi Shlomo Goren in which Rabbi Ovadia writes: "In the next world, the true world, after one hundred and twenty years, they will announce, See what is between my son and my father-in-law! Where is place of Ploni who followed Goren? And here is place Ploni who went with the Rishon LeZion? The righteous will go with them and the sinners will fall with them...” [Rabbi Goren served with Rabbi Ovadia as Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi and in fact controlled the Chief Rabbinate Council. There was much tension between them and an ideological dispute in connection with several halachic decisions. This tension is also reflected in this letter]. (Typed letter signed in his handwriting).
* Original official envelope is attached, on which is the name and address of the addressee in Rabbi Ovadia’s handwriting.
3 letters, on official stationary. 21-23 cm. Good condition, fold marks, tears in the envelope.
* Original official envelope is attached, on which is the name and address of the addressee in Rabbi Ovadia’s handwriting.
3 letters, on official stationary. 21-23 cm. Good condition, fold marks, tears in the envelope.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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*Halachic letters and documents on matters of Gittin, from the Beit Din for Gittin of the Tehran Jewish community. Dayanim Rabbi Shlomo Yaloz, Rabbi Yedidya Shofet and Rabbi Uriel Davidi. Tehran (Iran), 1967.
*Document in Persian with Hebrew translation (with notorary authorization of translation) of testimony against a community leader who profaned Shabbat and traveled with hat and Rabbinic garb. Tehran, 1965.
11 leaves. Varied size and condition.
*Document in Persian with Hebrew translation (with notorary authorization of translation) of testimony against a community leader who profaned Shabbat and traveled with hat and Rabbinic garb. Tehran, 1965.
11 leaves. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Letter of recommendation from Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri to Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. Letter written in scribe writing and signed in his holy signature with addition of words in his handwriting: “Great Mitzvah to assist him”. [Jerusalem, c. 1990’s-2000’s].
Request “to honorable scholar Ovadia Yosef” that he “speak with Rabbi Eliyahu Yisai and recommend that he return … to his original position” [in Shas political party], “… and he has large expenses, therefore must be assisted with attaining livelihood”.
Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri, born at end of 19th century in Iraq. Absorbed Torah and Kabbalah from scholars of Iraq and Jerusalem and immigrated to the Holy Land in 1922. In his first years in Jerusalem, he earned his livelihood from binding books and manuscripts; studied in Beit El and Porat Yosef Yeshivot. Over the years, his wisdom in Kabbala became well-known, and many flocked to his home for blessings, advice, and amulets. Passed away at age of over one hundred, in 2006.
19.5. cm. leaf. Good condition.
Request “to honorable scholar Ovadia Yosef” that he “speak with Rabbi Eliyahu Yisai and recommend that he return … to his original position” [in Shas political party], “… and he has large expenses, therefore must be assisted with attaining livelihood”.
Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri, born at end of 19th century in Iraq. Absorbed Torah and Kabbalah from scholars of Iraq and Jerusalem and immigrated to the Holy Land in 1922. In his first years in Jerusalem, he earned his livelihood from binding books and manuscripts; studied in Beit El and Porat Yosef Yeshivot. Over the years, his wisdom in Kabbala became well-known, and many flocked to his home for blessings, advice, and amulets. Passed away at age of over one hundred, in 2006.
19.5. cm. leaf. Good condition.
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