Manuscript of Chidushei Sugiot, on Tur Choshen Mishpat and on matter of ‘Petach Patu’ach’. Original writing of well-known Ga’on Rabbi Meir Barbi Av Beit Din of Pressburg. Tevet, 1785.
Chidushim on Choshen Mishpat, which were not yet printed, deal with matter discussed in his book Maharam Barbi Responsa printed in same year (Dyhernfurth, 1785). These Chidushim were apparently written after printing the book.
Ga’on Rabbi Meir Barbi (1725-1989), disciple of Rabbi Ya’akov Katz author of Shev Ya’akov, Rosh Yeshiva and chief Av Beit Din in Halberstadt. In 1763 was appointed rabbi of congregation of Pressburg, which was one of most significant congregations during that period, and was known as great Torah giant of his generation. His Chidushim were printed in Maharam Barbi Responsa, 2 sections. Ga’on Rabbi Meshulam Igra succeeded him in Pressburg rabbinate.
3 leaves, 4 written pages. 31 cm. Good condition.
attached is an authorization by expert identifying author and content of manuscript.

Manuscript, Chidushim on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver.
In his will the author made reference to these Chidushim and requested that his sons print them: “Manuscripts of my estate, i.e. additional two sections on Shulchan Aruch; Even Ha’Ezer and Choshen Mishpat, if my sons would be able to print them that would be good…”. These writings were the basis for his printed responses on Even Ha’Ezer [under title “Binyan Olam”] by Mosad HaRav Kook, Jerusalem 1988. In introduction to edition of Mosad HaRav Kook it is stated that they intend to publish an additional section containing Chidushim and responses on section Choshen Mishpat, however this section was not yet printed. Upon comparison with the manuscript in Mosad HaRav Kook, it appears that the composition on Shulchan Aruch which came into their possession is missing in its middle, and the pages presented here are a completion to this manuscript. Handwriting is very similar to handwriting of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver, and apparently it is a manuscript of his son, Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Chaver (passed away in 1876) Av Beit Din of Jedwabne and author of many books, who dealt with printing of books of his great father.
Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver (1787-1853, Otzar HaRabbanim 11168), transmitter of Kabbalistic Torah of Vilna Ga’on “second mouth of Vilna Ga’on” – at age fourteen, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklov (disciple of Vilna Ga’on), already recognized him as a vessel capable of absorbing wisdom of Kabbalah. At a very young age he already became famous as a genius and immense proficient Torah scholar in all facets of Torah, and served as Av Beit Din of several prominent congregations: Prozina, Razini, Vawkavysk. Between 1837-1849 served in rabbinate of Tykocin and in 1849 moved to Suwałki where he served in rabbinate for approximately four years. Exalted genius, among leading Torah giants and rabbinical authorities of his generation. Completed the Shas 60 times. Composed dozens of books in revealed and esoteric realms of Torah, of which only part were published, including many Kabbalah books containing Torah of the Vilna Ga’on, responsa in Halacha and in Sugiot of Shas.
Leaves 27-46, approx. 40 pages. 36 cm. written on two columns in dense and fine handwriting. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains, separate leaves, unbound.
From archive of Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Silver.

Manuscript, Chidushei Sugiot “by esteemed rabbi and mentor Rabbi Yuda Assad”. Semnitz, 1844.
Leaf of manuscript contains heading: “That which we have studied regarding Shabbat HaGadol 1844 in Semnitz by Rabbi Assad”.
Holy Ga’on Rabbi Yahuda Assad (1797-1866), among leading rabbis and leaders of Orthodox Jewry of Hungary. Disciple of Rabbi Aharon Sudich and Rabbi Mordechai Bennett. Served in rabbinate of Semnitz between 1832-1853 [as advised by Chatam Sofer]; afterwards served in rabbinate of Serdahel.
7 leaves, 23 cm. Bluish paper, fair condition, stains and wear.

Manuscript, autographic writing by unidentified author. Organized composition of sermons in Halacha and Aggada, for Shabbat, Rosh HaShanah and festivals, delivered between 1830-1864. Fine Ashkenazi writing, c. 1830.
In introduction at beginning of manuscript author cites Chidush in Rambam in name of his father. Some sermons dated according to date upon which they were delivered in “Chevrat Ne’urim” in 1830’s; on majority of sermons dates erased and replaced with date upon which sermon was repeated, between approximately 1840-1864. Apparently, author already then served in rabbinate, and upon repeating a sermon before congregants he would note the year.
On leaf 47/2 author adds interpretation which he said in dream: “In my dream I interpreted…”.
Throughout leaves, additions in different handwriting [son of author?] pertaining to Sgulot against evil eye. Leaves of indexes on content of book appear in same handwriting. Last leaf contains notations of receipt of money in 1875.
[1], leaves 7, 9-21, 92, [9] leaves. Approx. 25 cm. Bluish-greenish paper, good-fair condition, wear damage and mildew, with damage to text. New binding.

Manuscript, Chidushei Sugiot on tractates Bava Kamma, Bava Metzia and Shvu’ot. Ashkenazi handwriting [Russia-Poland?, 19th century].
Autographic writing of unknown author whose erudite and profound comprehension is apparent.
96 leaves (of which approx. 180 written pages). 21 cm. Fair condition, fragile paper with tears and missing sections on margins of several leaves. Detached leaves, missing binding.