Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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![Manuscript, book of destinies [Italy, 19th Century] .
Fine manuscript on quality paper, in pocket format. First leaves: “tabl](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/385.JPG "Sefer Goralot – Manuscript – Italy, 19th Century")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, book of destinies [Italy, 19th Century] .
Fine manuscript on quality paper, in pocket format. First leaves: “table of questions”, divided according to twelve zodiacal constellations. Followed by “table of answers”, divided according to books of Bible. End of manuscript contains prayer “prior to casting of lot”.
38 leaves. Missing title page (unknown whether contained one previously). 12 cm. Good condition. Ink smear stains on some leaves. Original binding.
Fine manuscript on quality paper, in pocket format. First leaves: “table of questions”, divided according to twelve zodiacal constellations. Followed by “table of answers”, divided according to books of Bible. End of manuscript contains prayer “prior to casting of lot”.
38 leaves. Missing title page (unknown whether contained one previously). 12 cm. Good condition. Ink smear stains on some leaves. Original binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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*Translation of a last will and testament from Prague's community notebook ('Pinkas Kehila'), dated November 7, 1808. At its end is a letter of approval handwritten and hand signed by Rabbi Eleazar Flekeles, in German.
Rabbi Eleazar Flekeles (1714-1826), a prominent disciple of the Nodah BeYehuda, served as Rabbi of Goitein and from 1783 as Dayan and Ra'avad of Prague. Author of 'Teshuva MeAhava' responsa (3 volumes) and other books.
*Enclosed: a document signed by C. (Carolus, Karl) Fischer, the Imperial Hebrew Censor, Editor and Translator, in which he confirms the validity of the translation of the will (probably from Hebrew to German). Prague, dated November 7, 1808. Latin. On its reverse side is a note in Czech dated 1920, regarding a donation of these documents to the community ('kehila') by the wife of Dr. Steinrich, former Head of the Jewish Community of Mladá Boleslav (Czechoslovakia).
2 leaves, varied size, overall good condition, some stains and wear commensurate with age.
Rabbi Eleazar Flekeles (1714-1826), a prominent disciple of the Nodah BeYehuda, served as Rabbi of Goitein and from 1783 as Dayan and Ra'avad of Prague. Author of 'Teshuva MeAhava' responsa (3 volumes) and other books.
*Enclosed: a document signed by C. (Carolus, Karl) Fischer, the Imperial Hebrew Censor, Editor and Translator, in which he confirms the validity of the translation of the will (probably from Hebrew to German). Prague, dated November 7, 1808. Latin. On its reverse side is a note in Czech dated 1920, regarding a donation of these documents to the community ('kehila') by the wife of Dr. Steinrich, former Head of the Jewish Community of Mladá Boleslav (Czechoslovakia).
2 leaves, varied size, overall good condition, some stains and wear commensurate with age.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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A letter on the matter of the estate of Rabbi Meir Anikester of Jerusalem, acquired by the Torah institutes in the city by Rabbi
Shmuel Salant, signed by his daughter and son-in-law Rabbi Yitzchak Aronovsky of Kovne. Authorization of the Beit Din of Kovne signed by the dayanim Rabbi "Yisrael Nisan ben Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov" and Rabbi "Ya'akov Moshe ben Rabbi Yisrael Ashravitz". At the bottom of the leaf: 3 lines handwritten and signed by the city's rabbi, Rabbi "Yitzchak Elchanan". Kovne, Av 1894.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector (1817-1896), a foremost rabbi of his times, renowned for his genius, diligence and tremendous righteousness. Considered the top Torah authority of his generation who led Lithuania and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and serenity. Served in the rabbinate from a young age, from c. 1837. In 1864, was appointed Rabbi of Kovne, where he became famous all over the world as one of the greatest poskim. His responsa and novellae were printed in his series of books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kark (1863-1938), disciple of the Netziv of Volozhin, Rabbi in Kovne from 1887. Eulogized the Beit HaLevi in 1892 although he was the youngest of the Kovne rabbis. From 1910, he headed the Perushim Kollel in Kovne. Ascended to Eretz Israel and died in Tel Aviv.
Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Ashravitz (born in 1868) disciple of the Netziv of Volozhin and studied in Kollel Kovne. Son-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Rabbi of Yanishok author of Sfat Hayam, from 1895, Rabbi of Barashi in the Grodne region.
Leaf 21 cm. Good condition.
Shmuel Salant, signed by his daughter and son-in-law Rabbi Yitzchak Aronovsky of Kovne. Authorization of the Beit Din of Kovne signed by the dayanim Rabbi "Yisrael Nisan ben Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov" and Rabbi "Ya'akov Moshe ben Rabbi Yisrael Ashravitz". At the bottom of the leaf: 3 lines handwritten and signed by the city's rabbi, Rabbi "Yitzchak Elchanan". Kovne, Av 1894.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector (1817-1896), a foremost rabbi of his times, renowned for his genius, diligence and tremendous righteousness. Considered the top Torah authority of his generation who led Lithuania and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and serenity. Served in the rabbinate from a young age, from c. 1837. In 1864, was appointed Rabbi of Kovne, where he became famous all over the world as one of the greatest poskim. His responsa and novellae were printed in his series of books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
Rabbi Yisrael Nisan Kark (1863-1938), disciple of the Netziv of Volozhin, Rabbi in Kovne from 1887. Eulogized the Beit HaLevi in 1892 although he was the youngest of the Kovne rabbis. From 1910, he headed the Perushim Kollel in Kovne. Ascended to Eretz Israel and died in Tel Aviv.
Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Ashravitz (born in 1868) disciple of the Netziv of Volozhin and studied in Kollel Kovne. Son-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Rabbi of Yanishok author of Sfat Hayam, from 1895, Rabbi of Barashi in the Grodne region.
Leaf 21 cm. Good condition.
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Printed receipt from an orphanage, completed in handwriting and signed by Rabbi "Yerucham ben Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Yehuda Leib Diskin". Jerusalem, 18th of Tamuz 1909.
It is interesting to note that mentioned in the receipt is that the money has been received by "Rabbi Shmuel Salant" who died approximately 40 days after the date written on this letter, on the 29th of Av 1909.
Rabbi Yitzchak Yerucham Diskin (1845-1925), son and great disciple of the Maharil Diskin. Already at a young age, he was counted amongst the great Torah scholars of his generation but did not wish to serve in the rabbinate in spite of the many invitations he received from various communities. After the death of his father, the Maharil in 1998, the Jerusalem gaba'im asked him many times to immigrate to Eretz Israel and continue the activities of his esteemed father, but only in 1908 did he ascend to Jerusalem and head the Ohel Moshe Yeshiva and the orphanage founded by his father. After the death of Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi Yitzchak Yerucham and his companion Rabbi Chaim Berlin stood at the helm of the city's rabbis although they refused to receive an official appointment.
Approximately 25X14 cm. Good condition.
It is interesting to note that mentioned in the receipt is that the money has been received by "Rabbi Shmuel Salant" who died approximately 40 days after the date written on this letter, on the 29th of Av 1909.
Rabbi Yitzchak Yerucham Diskin (1845-1925), son and great disciple of the Maharil Diskin. Already at a young age, he was counted amongst the great Torah scholars of his generation but did not wish to serve in the rabbinate in spite of the many invitations he received from various communities. After the death of his father, the Maharil in 1998, the Jerusalem gaba'im asked him many times to immigrate to Eretz Israel and continue the activities of his esteemed father, but only in 1908 did he ascend to Jerusalem and head the Ohel Moshe Yeshiva and the orphanage founded by his father. After the death of Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi Yitzchak Yerucham and his companion Rabbi Chaim Berlin stood at the helm of the city's rabbis although they refused to receive an official appointment.
Approximately 25X14 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Receipt letter upon official stationery of the Chafetz Chaim, for donation for Radin Yeshiva, with signature of Rabbi “Yisarel Meir HaKohen” and his stamp: “Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin author of Sefer Chafetz Chaim and Mishnah Berurah”. Radin, Cheshvan 1931.
18 cm. Fair condition, tears and wear on margins, without damage to text. Glued upon paper, professionally restored.
Letters signed by the Chafetz Chaim from his later years are rare.
18 cm. Fair condition, tears and wear on margins, without damage to text. Glued upon paper, professionally restored.
Letters signed by the Chafetz Chaim from his later years are rare.
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Letter handwritten and signed by Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilnius, Kislev 1911.
Recommendation of “Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Beinish, only son of Rabbi Shmuel Salant”.
Official stationery. 20.5 cm. 15 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, foxing, wear on paper folds.
Recommendation of “Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Beinish, only son of Rabbi Shmuel Salant”.
Official stationery. 20.5 cm. 15 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, foxing, wear on paper folds.
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Letter testifying to the unmarried status of a girl, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilnius, May, 1909.
“According to my investigations she was unmarried when she traveled from here several weeks ago, and in confirmation I sign …..
4 lines in his handwriting and his signature, on official stationary, 20 cm. Good condition, a few stains, fold marks.
“According to my investigations she was unmarried when she traveled from here several weeks ago, and in confirmation I sign …..
4 lines in his handwriting and his signature, on official stationary, 20 cm. Good condition, a few stains, fold marks.
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Simcha HaLevi Soloveitchik to Rabbi Yitzchak Bunin. Moscow, 1924.
Letter concerns obtaining of tickets to the U.S.A. which he received through efforts of Rabbi Yitzchak Bunin.
Ga’on Rabbi Simcha HaLevi Soloveitchik (1879-1941), youngest son of author of Beit HaLevi. Orphaned from his father at age 13 and ever since studied Torah from his brother, Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, who succeeded their father in the rabbinate of Brisk. Well known for his aptitude and genius and became famous as an exalted genius in Torah. In 1911 was appointed as Av Beit Din in city of Mogilev, and in 1924 arrived in America and was appointed Av Beit Din of congregation “Tiferet Israel Anshei Brisk” in Brooklyn, New York.
Recipient of letter: Rabbi Yitzchak Bunin (1872-1982), disciple of Rabbi Raphael Shapira of Volozhin and Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, who ordained him as rabbi. Served in rabbinate of Lithuania and Russia, and was closely associated with Rabbi Chaim Ozer and the Chafetz Chaim. Arrived in the early 1920’s in the U.S.A. where he served in the rabbinate for more than forty years. At old age immigrated to Jerusalem and resided there for approximately twenty years until his death at age of one hundred and ten years.
20X26 cm. Fair condition; dry, thin and damaged paper. Glued on paper.
Letter concerns obtaining of tickets to the U.S.A. which he received through efforts of Rabbi Yitzchak Bunin.
Ga’on Rabbi Simcha HaLevi Soloveitchik (1879-1941), youngest son of author of Beit HaLevi. Orphaned from his father at age 13 and ever since studied Torah from his brother, Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik, who succeeded their father in the rabbinate of Brisk. Well known for his aptitude and genius and became famous as an exalted genius in Torah. In 1911 was appointed as Av Beit Din in city of Mogilev, and in 1924 arrived in America and was appointed Av Beit Din of congregation “Tiferet Israel Anshei Brisk” in Brooklyn, New York.
Recipient of letter: Rabbi Yitzchak Bunin (1872-1982), disciple of Rabbi Raphael Shapira of Volozhin and Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, who ordained him as rabbi. Served in rabbinate of Lithuania and Russia, and was closely associated with Rabbi Chaim Ozer and the Chafetz Chaim. Arrived in the early 1920’s in the U.S.A. where he served in the rabbinate for more than forty years. At old age immigrated to Jerusalem and resided there for approximately twenty years until his death at age of one hundred and ten years.
20X26 cm. Fair condition; dry, thin and damaged paper. Glued on paper.
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August 28, 2013
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Sharp polemic letter written by businessmen of Tachman community to Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Zecharia Stern Av Beit Din of Šiauliai [among Torah giants of Lithuania, author of Zecher Yehosef]. In the letter they bitterly complain about local rabbi who, they claim, prevails over them. Tachman, [1880].
As well, the writers claim that the rabbi appointed as slaughterer “a person who for many years taught virgins in Russian; he would shave his beard and hosted wine bashes for gentiles… and was famous as a heretic”. They threaten to appeal to the courts if Rabbi Zecharia refrains from taking action and interfering in their favor.
62 people signed at conclusion of letter and in blank space it is written: “Since many businessmen travelled to Kharkiv for the fair they have not signed”.
[4] pages, 22 cm. Fair-good condition, stains, folding marks and tears.
As well, the writers claim that the rabbi appointed as slaughterer “a person who for many years taught virgins in Russian; he would shave his beard and hosted wine bashes for gentiles… and was famous as a heretic”. They threaten to appeal to the courts if Rabbi Zecharia refrains from taking action and interfering in their favor.
62 people signed at conclusion of letter and in blank space it is written: “Since many businessmen travelled to Kharkiv for the fair they have not signed”.
[4] pages, 22 cm. Fair-good condition, stains, folding marks and tears.
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Letter from student at yeshiva or “heder” writing to his parents in the days “Bein Hazmanim”. Dobele (Latvia), March 1715.
An Important document regarding the history of Jewish education at the beginning of the 18th century. The student writes “between the redemption of Purim and the Redemption from Egypt” (between Purim and Passover), to “my beloved, my master my father…Mr Bendit,…my dear mother Feyer…”. He informs them of his good health, and then writes [in Yiddish] that even though it is holiday time he is continuing to study as usual, and perhaps even more so, and adds details about his studies. He also writes about his sister who is with him, who also studies a number of chapters of the Pentateuch, the Book of Esther and the Song of Songs.
Apparentl this is a draft or copy of the original letter, made at that period.
20 cm. Good condition, stains and creases.
An Important document regarding the history of Jewish education at the beginning of the 18th century. The student writes “between the redemption of Purim and the Redemption from Egypt” (between Purim and Passover), to “my beloved, my master my father…Mr Bendit,…my dear mother Feyer…”. He informs them of his good health, and then writes [in Yiddish] that even though it is holiday time he is continuing to study as usual, and perhaps even more so, and adds details about his studies. He also writes about his sister who is with him, who also studies a number of chapters of the Pentateuch, the Book of Esther and the Song of Songs.
Apparentl this is a draft or copy of the original letter, made at that period.
20 cm. Good condition, stains and creases.
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Cordial letter of recommendation for esteemed Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Moshe Tzvi Hirsch Fox. Großwardein, [1910].
“Bearer of this letter, scholarly rabbi… honorable Rabbi Shlomo Wertheimer of Jerusalem… he has spent Shabbat by us and delivered an impressive sermon… I testify… and encourage our Jewish brethren to show him proper respect as beloved famous Torah scholar of Jerusalem…”.
Ga’on Rabbi Moshe [Tzvi] Hirsch Fox (1843-1911), disciple of the Maharam Schick and the Ktav Sofer, among leading rabbinical authorities of Hungary; served as Av Beit Din of Großwardein for approximately thirty years and was chief of Orthodox bureau in Transylvania. Authored responsa and Chidushei Yad Rama.
Recipient of letter, Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer (1867-1935), first researcher of “Cairo Geniza”, exalted genius and Torah scholar of Jerusalem. Despite his poverty-stricken situation he did not hesitate to spend all his money in order to obtain and print manuscripts. Printed dozens of books and compositions of Cairo Geniza and Jerusalem Geniza; books of Midrashim and books of Rishonim. In order to implement this enterprise he was in need of monetary assistance and therefore, apparently, wrote this letter. Written on reverse side of official stationery of Rabbi Fox. 22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, tears and folding marks.
“Bearer of this letter, scholarly rabbi… honorable Rabbi Shlomo Wertheimer of Jerusalem… he has spent Shabbat by us and delivered an impressive sermon… I testify… and encourage our Jewish brethren to show him proper respect as beloved famous Torah scholar of Jerusalem…”.
Ga’on Rabbi Moshe [Tzvi] Hirsch Fox (1843-1911), disciple of the Maharam Schick and the Ktav Sofer, among leading rabbinical authorities of Hungary; served as Av Beit Din of Großwardein for approximately thirty years and was chief of Orthodox bureau in Transylvania. Authored responsa and Chidushei Yad Rama.
Recipient of letter, Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer (1867-1935), first researcher of “Cairo Geniza”, exalted genius and Torah scholar of Jerusalem. Despite his poverty-stricken situation he did not hesitate to spend all his money in order to obtain and print manuscripts. Printed dozens of books and compositions of Cairo Geniza and Jerusalem Geniza; books of Midrashim and books of Rishonim. In order to implement this enterprise he was in need of monetary assistance and therefore, apparently, wrote this letter. Written on reverse side of official stationery of Rabbi Fox. 22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, tears and folding marks.
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Letter by Rabbi David Yehuda Zilberstein to Rabbi Yekutiel Freudiger of Budapest. Vietzen (Hungary), 1934.
Greeting upon marriage of his son “our mentor Rabbi Naftali”. “Mentor” written in large square letters, emphasizing that he views him as mentor.
Postcard with his name printed in Hebrew and Hungarian. Written on both sides; includes stamp and postmark.
Ga’on Rabbi David Yehuda Zilberstein (murdered in Holocaust on Tamuz 1944, Otzar HaRabbanim 5144), son of Ga’on of Vietzen Rabbi Yeshaya author of Ma’asai LaMelech. Disciple of Rabbi Shaul Brach and Rabbi Mordechai Leib Winkler author of Levushei Mordechai. In 1905 as young man published Sefer Yad David which received enthusiastic approbations of leading Torah giants of the generation – see attached material. In 1915 served as rabbi in Helishtaba. In 1928 assisted his father as rabbinical authority and Dayan in Vietzen; succeeded his father who passed away in 1930.
14X9 cm. postcard. Very good condition, stains.
Greeting upon marriage of his son “our mentor Rabbi Naftali”. “Mentor” written in large square letters, emphasizing that he views him as mentor.
Postcard with his name printed in Hebrew and Hungarian. Written on both sides; includes stamp and postmark.
Ga’on Rabbi David Yehuda Zilberstein (murdered in Holocaust on Tamuz 1944, Otzar HaRabbanim 5144), son of Ga’on of Vietzen Rabbi Yeshaya author of Ma’asai LaMelech. Disciple of Rabbi Shaul Brach and Rabbi Mordechai Leib Winkler author of Levushei Mordechai. In 1905 as young man published Sefer Yad David which received enthusiastic approbations of leading Torah giants of the generation – see attached material. In 1915 served as rabbi in Helishtaba. In 1928 assisted his father as rabbinical authority and Dayan in Vietzen; succeeded his father who passed away in 1930.
14X9 cm. postcard. Very good condition, stains.
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