Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![Letter in holy signature of Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager. [Bnei Brak], 1979.
Letter of cordial greetings in honor of the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/157.JPG "Letter of Greetings – Rebbe of Vizhnitz Author of Yeshu’ot Moshe")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Letter in holy signature of Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager. [Bnei Brak], 1979.
Letter of cordial greetings in honor of the inauguration of the Vizhnitz synagogue in Ashdod [“may you merit to spread Torah and Hassidism… in happiness and peace…”].
Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager, author of Yeshu’ot Moshe (1916-2012), son of Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager – the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz. Served as rabbi of Vizhnitz in town of Vilchovitch in youth. In 1944 escaped the inferno and immigrated to the Holy Land where he was appointed as Vizhnitz Rosh Yeshiva while assisting his father with the establishment and expansion of the Hassidism. Following the demise of his father in 1972 succeeded him and for approximately forty years led the Hassidism. His sons are Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael and Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager and his sons-in-law are Rebbe of Belz, Rebbe of Satmar and Rebbe of Skver.
Official stationery, 27 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
Letter of cordial greetings in honor of the inauguration of the Vizhnitz synagogue in Ashdod [“may you merit to spread Torah and Hassidism… in happiness and peace…”].
Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Hager, author of Yeshu’ot Moshe (1916-2012), son of Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager – the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz. Served as rabbi of Vizhnitz in town of Vilchovitch in youth. In 1944 escaped the inferno and immigrated to the Holy Land where he was appointed as Vizhnitz Rosh Yeshiva while assisting his father with the establishment and expansion of the Hassidism. Following the demise of his father in 1972 succeeded him and for approximately forty years led the Hassidism. His sons are Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael and Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager and his sons-in-law are Rebbe of Belz, Rebbe of Satmar and Rebbe of Skver.
Official stationery, 27 cm. Good condition, folding marks.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, Sefer Zecher Chaim, on the Torah, Vayikra Bamidbar Devarim, in holy handwriting of the author Rebbe of Vishiva-Vizhnitz, Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Meir Hager. [U.S.A. and Tel Aviv, c. 1950-1967].
Manuscript contains: Lists of sermons for wedding and Bar Mitzvah, sermon which was delivered in “Association of Rebbes of New York” and sermon “in honor of rally for preservation of Shabbat in Tel Aviv”.
Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Meir Hager (1912-1969), son of Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vishiva. Disciple of his grandfather, the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Exalted Torah scholar ordained for rabbinate. After the Holocaust, emigrated to the U.S.A. and reestablished the Vizhiva Chassidism. In 1960 immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. His Torah was written in the book Zecher Chaim (Tel Aviv, 1881-1884), however, authorization presented at beginning of manuscript indicates that this is an additional edition which was not included in his book Zecher Chaim.
Approx. 125 leaves. 27 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and tear.
Manuscript contains: Lists of sermons for wedding and Bar Mitzvah, sermon which was delivered in “Association of Rebbes of New York” and sermon “in honor of rally for preservation of Shabbat in Tel Aviv”.
Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Meir Hager (1912-1969), son of Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vishiva. Disciple of his grandfather, the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Exalted Torah scholar ordained for rabbinate. After the Holocaust, emigrated to the U.S.A. and reestablished the Vizhiva Chassidism. In 1960 immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. His Torah was written in the book Zecher Chaim (Tel Aviv, 1881-1884), however, authorization presented at beginning of manuscript indicates that this is an additional edition which was not included in his book Zecher Chaim.
Approx. 125 leaves. 27 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and tear.
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![Sefer Tikunei HaZohar. Jerusalem, [1909].
Binding leaves contain signatures and stamps: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh Leifer son of](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/159.jpg "Tikunei Zohar – Jerusalem, 1909 – Copy of Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Leib Leife")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Tikunei HaZohar. Jerusalem, [1909].
Binding leaves contain signatures and stamps: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh Leifer son of Rabbi Dov, Ungvar” – Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Leib Leifer (Encyclopedia of Chassidism, I, p. 601), son of Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov (Berchi) Leifer of Ungvar of dynasty of Nadvorna. As customary by rebbes of dynasty, established a Beit Midrash and served in leadership already during the lifetime of his father. Perished in the Holocaust.
On leaf preceding title page added in his handwriting a Kvital [small note] with blessing for offspring: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh son of Malka Chana and wife Shprintza Mirel… may they be blessed with children”. Several corrections on margins of leaves, apparently in his handwriting. Stamps of Rebbe Rabbi “Aharon Leib Leifer of Timisoara [Rebbe of Nadvorna in Timisoara and after Holocaust in Jerusalem].
[1], 84; 78 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. Some moth damage. Worn binding. Fine cardboard case.
Binding leaves contain signatures and stamps: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh Leifer son of Rabbi Dov, Ungvar” – Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Leib Leifer (Encyclopedia of Chassidism, I, p. 601), son of Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov (Berchi) Leifer of Ungvar of dynasty of Nadvorna. As customary by rebbes of dynasty, established a Beit Midrash and served in leadership already during the lifetime of his father. Perished in the Holocaust.
On leaf preceding title page added in his handwriting a Kvital [small note] with blessing for offspring: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh son of Malka Chana and wife Shprintza Mirel… may they be blessed with children”. Several corrections on margins of leaves, apparently in his handwriting. Stamps of Rebbe Rabbi “Aharon Leib Leifer of Timisoara [Rebbe of Nadvorna in Timisoara and after Holocaust in Jerusalem].
[1], 84; 78 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. Some moth damage. Worn binding. Fine cardboard case.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Letter of rebbe of Pittsburgh, Rabbi Yosef Leifer, to his brother Rebbe Rabbi Meir Leifer. Includes letter of his wife. Pittsburgh, U.S.A. [1930].
Rebbe Rabbi Yosef Leifer (1891-1966) son of Rebbe Rabbi Berchi Leifer of Satmar-Nadvorna. As customary by rebbes of Nadvorna dynasty, began serving in the leadership immediately after his marriage. Arrived in U.S.A. in 1924 and was among the first rebbes that were active in the U.S.A. His Torah was printed in the book Tzidkat Yosef. His son is Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Aba Leifer. Established "Kiryat Pittsburgh" in the city of Ashdod.
Official stationery, 28 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, restored tear on top of letter; missing text from the letter of his wife.
Rebbe Rabbi Yosef Leifer (1891-1966) son of Rebbe Rabbi Berchi Leifer of Satmar-Nadvorna. As customary by rebbes of Nadvorna dynasty, began serving in the leadership immediately after his marriage. Arrived in U.S.A. in 1924 and was among the first rebbes that were active in the U.S.A. His Torah was printed in the book Tzidkat Yosef. His son is Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Aba Leifer. Established "Kiryat Pittsburgh" in the city of Ashdod.
Official stationery, 28 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, restored tear on top of letter; missing text from the letter of his wife.
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August 28, 2013
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Three letters handwritten and signed by Rebbe Rabbi Chanoch Borenstein of Sochatchov and his family members, to relatives in the United States. Jerusalem, 1957-1962. [One letter sent to rebbe of Radzin Rabbi Avraham Englard].
Rebbe Rabbi Chanoch Henoch Borenstein (1897-1965), son of rebbe, author of Shem MiShmuel, exalted genius in revealed and esoteric Torah. Did not agree to be coronated as rebbe until after the Holocaust where his brothers, Rebbe Rabbi David of Sochatchov and Rabbi Avraham of Kutno, perished. Reestablished the Sochatchov Chassidism in his Beit Midrash and the Sochatchov Yeshiva in neighborhood of Bayit VaGan in Jerusalem.
3 airmail letters, various sizes and conditions.
Rebbe Rabbi Chanoch Henoch Borenstein (1897-1965), son of rebbe, author of Shem MiShmuel, exalted genius in revealed and esoteric Torah. Did not agree to be coronated as rebbe until after the Holocaust where his brothers, Rebbe Rabbi David of Sochatchov and Rabbi Avraham of Kutno, perished. Reestablished the Sochatchov Chassidism in his Beit Midrash and the Sochatchov Yeshiva in neighborhood of Bayit VaGan in Jerusalem.
3 airmail letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Rokeach of Belz, rabbi of Biłgoraj. Invitation to circumcision of his son [Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov], on 15 Shvat [1948] in Tel Aviv. [Tel Aviv, 1948].
Holy rabbi of Biłgoraj Rabbi Mordechai Rokeach (1901-1950, Encyclopedia of Chassidism III, 224-225), son of Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov of Belz. Following demise of his father was appointed as Av Beit Din of Biłgoraj and humbled himself before his older brother who served in leadership. During Holocaust escaped to his brother and together they were exiled from place to place until they managed to flee to Hungary and from there to Eretz Israel. Upon their immigration to the Holy Land, he became one of the most prominent figures and assisted his brothers with the reestablishment of Belz dynasty. In 1946, upon receiving word that his wife and children were murdered in the Holocaust, he remarried and soon after passed away at a young age. His only son from that marriage, the Rebbe of Belz was born on Sunday, 7 Shvat 1948.
11 cm. leaf. Approx. 9 lines in his holy handwriting and signature. Good-fair condition, wear on paper fold.
Holy rabbi of Biłgoraj Rabbi Mordechai Rokeach (1901-1950, Encyclopedia of Chassidism III, 224-225), son of Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov of Belz. Following demise of his father was appointed as Av Beit Din of Biłgoraj and humbled himself before his older brother who served in leadership. During Holocaust escaped to his brother and together they were exiled from place to place until they managed to flee to Hungary and from there to Eretz Israel. Upon their immigration to the Holy Land, he became one of the most prominent figures and assisted his brothers with the reestablishment of Belz dynasty. In 1946, upon receiving word that his wife and children were murdered in the Holocaust, he remarried and soon after passed away at a young age. His only son from that marriage, the Rebbe of Belz was born on Sunday, 7 Shvat 1948.
11 cm. leaf. Approx. 9 lines in his holy handwriting and signature. Good-fair condition, wear on paper fold.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Letter signed by the Rebbe of Belz, Rabbi “Yissachar Dov” Rokeach. Jerusalem, Purim, 1995.
Letter of thanks to Rebbe of Melitz for his participation in the “circumcision celebration of my grandson, son of my son, may G-d bless him” [his grandson, Rabbi Shalom Rokeach, was born on February 26, 1995]
Official stationery, 21 cm. Typewritten and signed in his holy handwriting. Good condition, folding marks.
Letter of thanks to Rebbe of Melitz for his participation in the “circumcision celebration of my grandson, son of my son, may G-d bless him” [his grandson, Rabbi Shalom Rokeach, was born on February 26, 1995]
Official stationery, 21 cm. Typewritten and signed in his holy handwriting. Good condition, folding marks.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Invitation of the Skver-USA Rebbe, Rabbi Ya'akov Yosef Twersky, to the marriage of his son Rebbe David Twersky, with the daughter of the Vizhnitz Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager. New Square (USA).
Rebbe Ya'akov Yosef Twersky of Skver was born in 1899 in Skver and served as Rebbe in Kalarash (Serbia). After the Holocaust, he reached New York. There he founded his community in a special area called New Square, a community renowned for its conservation of authentic Hassidic Judiasm like European towns before the Holocaust. Died in Nisan 1968 and was succeeded by his son Rebbe David for whose wedding this invitation was sent. One the foremost Rebbes today with thousands of families of followers in the US, Europe and Eretz Israel.
26 cm. Fair condition, restored wear and tear. Stains. On the reverse side of the leaf are various handwritten inscriptions.
Rebbe Ya'akov Yosef Twersky of Skver was born in 1899 in Skver and served as Rebbe in Kalarash (Serbia). After the Holocaust, he reached New York. There he founded his community in a special area called New Square, a community renowned for its conservation of authentic Hassidic Judiasm like European towns before the Holocaust. Died in Nisan 1968 and was succeeded by his son Rebbe David for whose wedding this invitation was sent. One the foremost Rebbes today with thousands of families of followers in the US, Europe and Eretz Israel.
26 cm. Fair condition, restored wear and tear. Stains. On the reverse side of the leaf are various handwritten inscriptions.
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August 28, 2013
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Invitation by Rebbe Rabbi David Twersky of Skver upon the marriage of his grandson Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager. New York, 2006.
Printed on the right section of the invitation is a special dedication letter by the Rebbe of Skver to Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Eichenstein of Trisk: “… my heart and flesh are filled with song to the Almighty… marriage of my grandson, and I hereby fondly invite you to join us in our celebration… and may there be many joyous occasions…”. At end of the printed letter, a signature of rebbe in his holy handwriting: “David son of Rabbi Ya’akov Yosef”.
21.5 cm. Very good condition.
Printed on the right section of the invitation is a special dedication letter by the Rebbe of Skver to Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Eichenstein of Trisk: “… my heart and flesh are filled with song to the Almighty… marriage of my grandson, and I hereby fondly invite you to join us in our celebration… and may there be many joyous occasions…”. At end of the printed letter, a signature of rebbe in his holy handwriting: “David son of Rabbi Ya’akov Yosef”.
21.5 cm. Very good condition.
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Invitation by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Kahn – Rebbe of Toldot Aharon, to the wedding of his grandson. Includes inscription [four lines] in his holy handwriting and signature. Jerusalem, [1992].
Invitation to the wedding of grandson Rabbi Chaim Meir son of Rabbi Shmuel Ya’akov Kahn – Rebbe of Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, and bride, daughter of Ga’on Rabbi Meir Brandsdorfer.
22 cm. Good condition, folding marks and filing holes.
Invitation to the wedding of grandson Rabbi Chaim Meir son of Rabbi Shmuel Ya’akov Kahn – Rebbe of Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, and bride, daughter of Ga’on Rabbi Meir Brandsdorfer.
22 cm. Good condition, folding marks and filing holes.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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See list in Hebrew description.
12 letters, various sizes and conditions.
12 letters, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Diverse collection of letters of rabbis.
See list in Hebrew description.
14 items, 13 of which are signed letters. Various sizes and conditions
See list in Hebrew description.
14 items, 13 of which are signed letters. Various sizes and conditions
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