Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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* Seder Tikun Chatzot, Jerusalem, 1897. Section I – complete, and section 2, “Inspiration for Love of Jewish People”, missing end. Signatures of Rabbi “Shaul Katzin”. Handwritten glosses. * Sefer Aderet Eliyahu on the Torah, by the Vilna Ga’on. Halberstadt, [1859]. Signatures of Rabbi “Shaul Katzin” and his son, Rabbi “Shlomo Katzin”. * Sefer Kol Ya’akov on laws of Torahs, phylacteries and mezuzot [for scribe]. Rabbi Ya’akov Chaim Sofer, Jerusalem, 1910. Signature: “He who trusts G-d, Ya’akov Katzin”. * Halachot Ketanot with Halacha Rovachat commentary, Jerusalem, 1895. Signature of Rabbi “Shlomo Katzin”.
Rabbi Shaul Katzin (1864-1916), “The Divine Kabbalist” – Among leading scholars of Halachah and Kabbalah in Aram Zova (Aleppo), immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1891 and studied for three years by Kabbalist Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Mani in Hebron. Moved to Jerusalem and was leader of Rechovot HaNahar Yeshiva of his friend HaRav HaSadeh, Rabbi Chaim Shaul Ha-Cohen Dweck, where he served as Shli’ach Tzibur [cantor] of congregation of Rechovot HaNahar. His Torah was printed in the book Klilat Shaul.
His son, Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Ya’akov (Shaul) Katzin (1900-1995, Otzar HaRabbanim 9901), sixth generation in rabbinate of rabbinical dynasty of Katzin family from Aram Zova, and son-in-law of Ga’on Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Established and headed Gan HaLevanon Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Most of his life served as rabbi of Halab congregation Sha’arei Tzion in New York. Authored many compositions in revealed and concealed Torah, of which Or HaLevana, Pri Etz HaGan, Ktzinei Eretz and others were printed.
His second son, Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Katzin (1909-1983), author of Kerem Shlomo Responsa and Divrei Shlomo. Served in rabbinate of various cities throughout Eretz Israel and Egypt. Served as member of Rabbinical Beit Din of Tel Aviv for many years.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions. Some books contain handwritten additions and glosses.
Rabbi Shaul Katzin (1864-1916), “The Divine Kabbalist” – Among leading scholars of Halachah and Kabbalah in Aram Zova (Aleppo), immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1891 and studied for three years by Kabbalist Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Mani in Hebron. Moved to Jerusalem and was leader of Rechovot HaNahar Yeshiva of his friend HaRav HaSadeh, Rabbi Chaim Shaul Ha-Cohen Dweck, where he served as Shli’ach Tzibur [cantor] of congregation of Rechovot HaNahar. His Torah was printed in the book Klilat Shaul.
His son, Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Ya’akov (Shaul) Katzin (1900-1995, Otzar HaRabbanim 9901), sixth generation in rabbinate of rabbinical dynasty of Katzin family from Aram Zova, and son-in-law of Ga’on Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Established and headed Gan HaLevanon Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Most of his life served as rabbi of Halab congregation Sha’arei Tzion in New York. Authored many compositions in revealed and concealed Torah, of which Or HaLevana, Pri Etz HaGan, Ktzinei Eretz and others were printed.
His second son, Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Katzin (1909-1983), author of Kerem Shlomo Responsa and Divrei Shlomo. Served in rabbinate of various cities throughout Eretz Israel and Egypt. Served as member of Rabbinical Beit Din of Tel Aviv for many years.
5 volumes, various sizes and conditions. Some books contain handwritten additions and glosses.
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![Sefer Ya’ir Ozen, rules. Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai [Chida]. Livorno, [1793]. First edition.
Signatures on two title pag](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/290.JPG "Sefer Ya’ir Ozen – Livorno, 1793 – First Edition – Signatures of Rabbi")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $525
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Sefer Ya’ir Ozen, rules. Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai [Chida]. Livorno, [1793]. First edition.
Signatures on two title pages: “Moshe son of Rabbi Sithon”, “Yosef… Avraham Sithon” (two signatures), and “Ya’akov Menashe Hillel”.
First signer, Rabbi Moshe Sithon (1797-1878), among Torah giants of Aram Tzova, author of Kehilat Moshe. Second signer, apparently Rabbi Yosef Sathon (born in 1813), also among well-known scholars of Aram Tzova, author of VaYelaket Yosef and other compositions.
Several glosses in ancient Oriental writing (one by different writer).
[1], 110 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition, moth damage and stains.
Signatures on two title pages: “Moshe son of Rabbi Sithon”, “Yosef… Avraham Sithon” (two signatures), and “Ya’akov Menashe Hillel”.
First signer, Rabbi Moshe Sithon (1797-1878), among Torah giants of Aram Tzova, author of Kehilat Moshe. Second signer, apparently Rabbi Yosef Sathon (born in 1813), also among well-known scholars of Aram Tzova, author of VaYelaket Yosef and other compositions.
Several glosses in ancient Oriental writing (one by different writer).
[1], 110 leaves. 29 cm. Good condition, moth damage and stains.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Seder Chukat Olam, for weekdays and Shabbat, according to custom of the Ari, with incorporation of holy names. Jerusalem 1905.
Signatures of Rabbi “Shalom Hedaya” and stamp of his son Rabbi “Ovadia Hedaya”. Leaves of prayer, containing notations and prayers in handwriting, attached.
Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hedaya (1862-1945, Otzar HaRabbanim 18135), among scholars of Aram Zova and “Elderly Kabbalist” of Jerusalem; from 1927 headed the Beit El Kabbalist Yeshiva and from 1930 served as Av Beit Din of Jerusalem. Composed: Seh LeBeit Avot, Shalom La’Am and Dover Shalom.
His son, Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Ovadia Hedaya (1890-1969, Otzar HaRabbanim 16544). Among Rashei Yeshivot of Porat Yosef Yeshiva and founder of Beit El Kabbalist Yeshiva in the new city. Served as chief rabbi and chief Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva. Member of Beit Din of Jerusalem. Authored Yaskil Avdi responsa containing eight sections as well as additional books in revealed and concealed Torah.
[1], 215 leaves. 16 cm. Fair condition, tears and extensive usage wear. Worn binding.
Signatures of Rabbi “Shalom Hedaya” and stamp of his son Rabbi “Ovadia Hedaya”. Leaves of prayer, containing notations and prayers in handwriting, attached.
Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hedaya (1862-1945, Otzar HaRabbanim 18135), among scholars of Aram Zova and “Elderly Kabbalist” of Jerusalem; from 1927 headed the Beit El Kabbalist Yeshiva and from 1930 served as Av Beit Din of Jerusalem. Composed: Seh LeBeit Avot, Shalom La’Am and Dover Shalom.
His son, Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Ovadia Hedaya (1890-1969, Otzar HaRabbanim 16544). Among Rashei Yeshivot of Porat Yosef Yeshiva and founder of Beit El Kabbalist Yeshiva in the new city. Served as chief rabbi and chief Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva. Member of Beit Din of Jerusalem. Authored Yaskil Avdi responsa containing eight sections as well as additional books in revealed and concealed Torah.
[1], 215 leaves. 16 cm. Fair condition, tears and extensive usage wear. Worn binding.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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![Responsa VeDaber Shalom, by Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Jerusalem, [1924]. Title page contains signature by son of author and publis](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/292.jpg "VeDaber Shalom Responsa – Signature and Gloss by Son of Author Rabbi O")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $200
Sold for: $250
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Responsa VeDaber Shalom, by Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Jerusalem, [1924]. Title page contains signature by son of author and publisher of book Ga’on Rabbi Ovadia Hedaya. Choshen Mishpat, chapter 6, contains two corrections and lengthy addition in his handwriting.
Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Ovadia Hedaya (1890-1969, Otzar HaRabbanim 16544), son of elderly Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Among Rosh Yeshivot of Porat Yosef. Served as chief rabbi and chief Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva. Member of great Beit Din of Jerusalem. Established Beit-El Kabbalist Yeshiva. Composed Yaskil Avdi responsa – eight sections, and additional books in revealed and esoteric realms of Torah.
[4], 110 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Several stains.
Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Ovadia Hedaya (1890-1969, Otzar HaRabbanim 16544), son of elderly Kabbalist Rabbi Shalom Hedaya. Among Rosh Yeshivot of Porat Yosef. Served as chief rabbi and chief Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva. Member of great Beit Din of Jerusalem. Established Beit-El Kabbalist Yeshiva. Composed Yaskil Avdi responsa – eight sections, and additional books in revealed and esoteric realms of Torah.
[4], 110 leaves. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Several stains.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $250
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript Shirot V'Tishbachot, various piyutim, in block amateur handwriting. Red ink adornments. [Syria?, 19th/20th century].
On Page 44, a piyut of thanks for the miracles performed at the time of the Damascus Libel on the 19th of Tamuz, 1860 to save the Jews in the war of the Arabs against the Christians.
[5], 46 written pages. Approximately 13.5 cm. Thick paper, good condition, use stains and wear. Slightly worn binding.
On Page 44, a piyut of thanks for the miracles performed at the time of the Damascus Libel on the 19th of Tamuz, 1860 to save the Jews in the war of the Arabs against the Christians.
[5], 46 written pages. Approximately 13.5 cm. Thick paper, good condition, use stains and wear. Slightly worn binding.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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![“Sefer Kos Yeshua Venehama” by Rabbi Nathan Friedland, Breslau [and Hamburg], [1859].
The first pages were printed in Breslau](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/294.jpg "Kos Yeshua Venehama – Breslau-Hamburg, 1859 – Damascus Affair / Kos Ye")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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“Sefer Kos Yeshua Venehama” by Rabbi Nathan Friedland, Breslau [and Hamburg], [1859].
The first pages were printed in Breslau and the rest in Hamburg. This book provides a long account of the Damascus Ritual Murder Affair in 1840 and of the activities of Moses Montefiore concerning it. On the last page are two letters from Sefardi rabbis in Jerusalem about sending donations to Rabbi Jacob Ettlinger in Altona and to Baron Hirsch in Würzburg.
* Second title page - Sefer Kos Yeshuot. By Rabbi Nathan Friedland [Krotoszyn, 1859]. Counterfeit place of printing, on title page: Amsterdam.
The work originally included four title pages (Kos Tarela, Kos Yeshuot, Kos Tanhuma and Kos Shel Bracha), but in fact only two title pages were printed, each in a separate book: "Sefer Kos Yeshua Venehama” includes only the first title page - Kos Tarela (despite what is printed on title page), and "Kos Yeshuot" includes the second title page. The other title pages were not printed.
Two volumes. Kos Yeshua Venehama: [2], 33 leaves (without the additional leaf at the end). Leaves [1]-2 from this book were bound by mistake in the second book. Kos Yeshuot: 119 leaves. 25 cm. Good to fair condition, stains [dark stains on one title page], signs of dampness. New bindings.
The first pages were printed in Breslau and the rest in Hamburg. This book provides a long account of the Damascus Ritual Murder Affair in 1840 and of the activities of Moses Montefiore concerning it. On the last page are two letters from Sefardi rabbis in Jerusalem about sending donations to Rabbi Jacob Ettlinger in Altona and to Baron Hirsch in Würzburg.
* Second title page - Sefer Kos Yeshuot. By Rabbi Nathan Friedland [Krotoszyn, 1859]. Counterfeit place of printing, on title page: Amsterdam.
The work originally included four title pages (Kos Tarela, Kos Yeshuot, Kos Tanhuma and Kos Shel Bracha), but in fact only two title pages were printed, each in a separate book: "Sefer Kos Yeshua Venehama” includes only the first title page - Kos Tarela (despite what is printed on title page), and "Kos Yeshuot" includes the second title page. The other title pages were not printed.
Two volumes. Kos Yeshua Venehama: [2], 33 leaves (without the additional leaf at the end). Leaves [1]-2 from this book were bound by mistake in the second book. Kos Yeshuot: 119 leaves. 25 cm. Good to fair condition, stains [dark stains on one title page], signs of dampness. New bindings.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $400
Unsold
Printed Ketubah filled in in handwriting, recording the marriage of “Mr. Nissim Na” and bride Mina daughter of Siman Tov Levi. Signatures of witnesses Rabbi “Yeshaya Ma’aravi” and “Div Se’adya”. Beirut, Tevet 1931. Lebanese Ketubot contain exclusive wording not included in other Ketubot. Besides other liabilities of husband he is obligated to “refrain from leaving her in anger or dispute for over 30 days”, he is also obligated to “refrain from marrying another wife during her lifetime unless she lived with him for five consecutive years and did not bear him a child” [word “five” written in handwriting]. The husband promises to remain in the Middle East “and not move further than Gaza or Tzova, before providing her with befitting alimony of sum stipulated by Beit Din”. Approx. 50 cm. Printed in golden and blue ink. Fair condition, wear and tear, stains. Attached: Three Machzorim (Vienna, 1867), with especially elegant leather bindings, Lebanese handicraft, with original imprint of name of abovementioned groom: “A. H. Nissim Na”.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,000
Including buyer's premium
* Letter from Rabbi Shabtai Buhbut Av Bet Din of Beirut to Rabbi Ben-Zion Uziel. Beirut 1940.
Request for assisting a poor Jew, of Beirut, who is in prison.
In the margins of the letter Rabbi Buhbut writes about the issue of Abraham Felikman, a young Jew who was kidnapped while a child by Arabs. When he grew up he came to the Rabbi’s office in Beirut and stated that he was a Jewish captive and that he wished to return to his father, now living in Jerusalem [see attached material]. Rabbi Buhbut writes:” How happy I was that G-d helped us to return sons to their fathers” and tells that the people from the Arab village where he grew up “obtained for him a passport with a Muslim name.... nevertheless it was proved that the passport was forged, and people were found who admitted that he was kidnapped”.
Rabbi Uziel wrote on the letter two notes: "To write to the French Consul” and "to send for Mr Felikman…”.
* Attached: Large collection of postcards and letters that were sent from and to the city of Beirut. Correspondence of a Jewish family, between the years 1938-1943 [tens of letters, some in Hebrew, mostly in English].
Official stationary. 27 cm. Good condition, fold marks. Ink spread in several places.
Request for assisting a poor Jew, of Beirut, who is in prison.
In the margins of the letter Rabbi Buhbut writes about the issue of Abraham Felikman, a young Jew who was kidnapped while a child by Arabs. When he grew up he came to the Rabbi’s office in Beirut and stated that he was a Jewish captive and that he wished to return to his father, now living in Jerusalem [see attached material]. Rabbi Buhbut writes:” How happy I was that G-d helped us to return sons to their fathers” and tells that the people from the Arab village where he grew up “obtained for him a passport with a Muslim name.... nevertheless it was proved that the passport was forged, and people were found who admitted that he was kidnapped”.
Rabbi Uziel wrote on the letter two notes: "To write to the French Consul” and "to send for Mr Felikman…”.
* Attached: Large collection of postcards and letters that were sent from and to the city of Beirut. Correspondence of a Jewish family, between the years 1938-1943 [tens of letters, some in Hebrew, mostly in English].
Official stationary. 27 cm. Good condition, fold marks. Ink spread in several places.
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Syrian, Aleppian and Lebanese Jewry
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![Manuscript, Machzor for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, as customary in North Africa. [Tunisia], 1741.
Complete manuscript. Fi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/297.jpg "Manuscript – Machzor for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur – Tunisia, 1741")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,250
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Manuscript, Machzor for Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, as customary in North Africa. [Tunisia], 1741.
Complete manuscript. Fine Oriental writing. Contains poems for both days of Rosh HaShanah and for Yom Kippur, without standard prayers.
Colophon of copyist at end of manuscript: “Machzor completed on Sunday, 22nd of Elul, 1741, Ya’akov Chajaj”.
At beginning of manuscript, in different writing, additional poems, confession prayer [‘Al Chet’] and prayers for Yom Kippur”.
[5], 86 leaves. 20 cm. White quality paper. Good condition, stains, moth stains. New binding.
Complete manuscript. Fine Oriental writing. Contains poems for both days of Rosh HaShanah and for Yom Kippur, without standard prayers.
Colophon of copyist at end of manuscript: “Machzor completed on Sunday, 22nd of Elul, 1741, Ya’akov Chajaj”.
At beginning of manuscript, in different writing, additional poems, confession prayer [‘Al Chet’] and prayers for Yom Kippur”.
[5], 86 leaves. 20 cm. White quality paper. Good condition, stains, moth stains. New binding.
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Tunisian and Moroccan Jewry
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![Manuscript, Sefer Kol HaTor, commentary and Gematriot [assignation of numerical values to Hebrew letters] on the Torah Nevi’i](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale33-public/298.JPG "Manuscript of Sefer Kol HaTor by Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach of Tunisia")
Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
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Manuscript, Sefer Kol HaTor, commentary and Gematriot [assignation of numerical values to Hebrew letters] on the Torah Nevi’im and Ketuvim, by Kabbalist Rabbi Yeshuah Zerach, Tunisia [early 19th century].
Includes the entire composition. Apparently in the handwriting of the author. At beginning of book: “Chiddushim and allusions on the Torah, named Kol HaTor, since Kol HaTor in Gematria is equivalent to Yeshu’ah Zerach”.
The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach, among scholars of Tunisia during the early 19th century, disciple and associate of Rabbi Yosef Guez author of Pi HaMedaber. In the 1872 Livorno edition of Sefer HaZohar, in the Ketem Ofir glosses by Rabbi Yosef Guez, Rabbi Eliyahu Guez, son of the author, added glosses from manuscripts of Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach, and noted: “I will present anecdotes from the manuscript… Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach disciple and associate of Rabbi Aba”.
208 leaves. 20 cm. Quality paper. Fair condition, detached leaves, wear and tear. Moth damage.
We did not compare the manuscript with the printed book.
Includes the entire composition. Apparently in the handwriting of the author. At beginning of book: “Chiddushim and allusions on the Torah, named Kol HaTor, since Kol HaTor in Gematria is equivalent to Yeshu’ah Zerach”.
The Ga’on Kabbalist Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach, among scholars of Tunisia during the early 19th century, disciple and associate of Rabbi Yosef Guez author of Pi HaMedaber. In the 1872 Livorno edition of Sefer HaZohar, in the Ketem Ofir glosses by Rabbi Yosef Guez, Rabbi Eliyahu Guez, son of the author, added glosses from manuscripts of Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach, and noted: “I will present anecdotes from the manuscript… Rabbi Yeshu’ah Zerach disciple and associate of Rabbi Aba”.
208 leaves. 20 cm. Quality paper. Fair condition, detached leaves, wear and tear. Moth damage.
We did not compare the manuscript with the printed book.
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Tunisian and Moroccan Jewry
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Zot Chukat HaTorah, summary of intentions of the Ari, by Rabbi Avraham Chezkuni. Printed by Rabbi Moshe Zakut – the Ramaz. Venice, 1659. First edition.
On other side of title page notation in Oriental-Moroccan handwriting of list of signs for intercalary [leap] year. Leaf margins contain dozens of Kabbalistic glosses in ancient faded handwriting, by several writers in Oriental-Moroccan handwriting from 17th/18th century. On leaf [8] signature: “Which G-d had bestowed his young servant Chaviv Toledano” [apparently, Rabbi Chaviv Toledano, among Torah scholars of Meknes, who lived between 1657-1716. Several scholars in Fes and Meknes bore this name, see attached material].
* Several leaves in Oriental handwriting [c. 18th century] bound at end of book; these leaves contain copy of the book "Tomer Devorah" by the Ramak [Rabbi Moshe Cordovero] from middle of chapter 1 until middle of chapter 2. Upon examination comparing version of manuscript with version of first printing printed in 1589, many discrepancies were observed, indicating that version of manuscript is original and less recent, before additional editing [grammar and style] revisions which appear in the printed editions were made.
Holy book "Tomer Devorah" by the Ramak, fundamental book of Musar and Chassidism, was printed in approximately one hundred editions. This book has three known versions: 1. Version of first printings based upon manuscript which was found in the collection of Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano [which apparently was edited by him as other manuscripts of the Ari which were kept by Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano]. Later on, this version was used for all old editions until the late 18th century. 2. Version of Rabbi Avraham Azulai, which appears at end of his book "Chesed LeAvraham" in "Birkat Avraham" pamphlet, which differs from the version of other printings. 3. Version of Russia-Poland printings which contain new revisions, apparently made by printers. Upon comparison of this manuscript with version of three editions, it seems that this manuscript is an early and unknown version of the book which differs from the three printed editions.
[8], 88 leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, severe wear damage. Paper cutting on text. Some comments cut off. Detached leaves. Unbound.
+ 12 handwritten pages, 14.5 cm. Fair condition, mildew stains and slightly faded ink.
On other side of title page notation in Oriental-Moroccan handwriting of list of signs for intercalary [leap] year. Leaf margins contain dozens of Kabbalistic glosses in ancient faded handwriting, by several writers in Oriental-Moroccan handwriting from 17th/18th century. On leaf [8] signature: “Which G-d had bestowed his young servant Chaviv Toledano” [apparently, Rabbi Chaviv Toledano, among Torah scholars of Meknes, who lived between 1657-1716. Several scholars in Fes and Meknes bore this name, see attached material].
* Several leaves in Oriental handwriting [c. 18th century] bound at end of book; these leaves contain copy of the book "Tomer Devorah" by the Ramak [Rabbi Moshe Cordovero] from middle of chapter 1 until middle of chapter 2. Upon examination comparing version of manuscript with version of first printing printed in 1589, many discrepancies were observed, indicating that version of manuscript is original and less recent, before additional editing [grammar and style] revisions which appear in the printed editions were made.
Holy book "Tomer Devorah" by the Ramak, fundamental book of Musar and Chassidism, was printed in approximately one hundred editions. This book has three known versions: 1. Version of first printings based upon manuscript which was found in the collection of Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano [which apparently was edited by him as other manuscripts of the Ari which were kept by Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano]. Later on, this version was used for all old editions until the late 18th century. 2. Version of Rabbi Avraham Azulai, which appears at end of his book "Chesed LeAvraham" in "Birkat Avraham" pamphlet, which differs from the version of other printings. 3. Version of Russia-Poland printings which contain new revisions, apparently made by printers. Upon comparison of this manuscript with version of three editions, it seems that this manuscript is an early and unknown version of the book which differs from the three printed editions.
[8], 88 leaves. 14.5 cm. Fair-poor condition, severe wear damage. Paper cutting on text. Some comments cut off. Detached leaves. Unbound.
+ 12 handwritten pages, 14.5 cm. Fair condition, mildew stains and slightly faded ink.
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Tunisian and Moroccan Jewry
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $15,000
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Beit Din document regarding sale and possession of lot. Includes three signatures of righteous Rabbi Chaim Pinto. Essaouira (Mogador, Morocco), 1802-1803.
Leaf contains three bills concerning the abovementioned lot: * Bill of sale of lot in Essaouira for Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Moshe Atia, written in Beit Din of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, on Friday, 25 Tishrei 1802, signed by Av Beit Din Rabbi Chaim Pinto and member of Beit Din Rabbi David Lachzan. * Bill of authorization licensing construction in abovementioned lot, written in Beit Din in Marrakech, with signatures of rabbis of city: Rabbi Avraham Pinto, Rabbi Shlomo Asbad and Rabbi Yosef Charosh. * On reverse side of leaf: bill of sale of lot by Rabbi Yitzchak Atia to Rabbi Shlomo son of Rabbi Avraham HaKohen. Written in Beit Din in Essaouira on Tuesday 4 Iyar, 1803, signed by Rabbi Chaim Pinto. (It is possible that this bill is entirely written in holy handwriting of Rabbi Chaim Pinto). * Following signature of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, clarification added regarding liability for lot, followed by additional signature of Rabbi Chaim Pinto together with Rabbi David Lachzan.
Divine Kabbalist and scholar Rabbi Chaim Pinto (Senior) Av Beit Din of Mogador (passed away 1845). Among glorious personalities of Moroccan Jewry and righteous Torah giant. Arrived at Essaouira (Mogador) as an orphaned youth, where he was disciple of Rabbi Ya’akov Bibas and soon after became famous as one of leading Torah scholars of the generation. Following the demise of his rabbi, succeeded him as rabbi of city despite his young age; established first local Beit Din and headed a Yeshiva for prominent students. Famous as Kabbalist and miracle worker; it is related that messengers were sent to him from heaven and he merited revelation of Elijah the Prophet. Famous throughout countries of Europe as well, from where he received requests for prayer. The Chida [Rabbi Chaim David Yosef Azulai] sent him his book ‘Chaim Sha’al’ [alluding to his name – Rabbi Chaim]. Stories of salvation ascribed to him are well-known among Jews of Morocco [some collected in Sefer Mekor Chaim written by his son, Rabbi Moshe Pinto]. His grave has been visited by multitudes from time of his death until today.
Ga’on Rabbi David ben Lachzan, signed alongside Rabbi Chaim, was among righteous scholars of Morocco and served as Dayan in his Beit Din.
Leaf, written on both sides, 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Tears, some with damage to text, some repaired with adhesive tape.
Leaf contains three bills concerning the abovementioned lot: * Bill of sale of lot in Essaouira for Rabbi Yitzchak son of Rabbi Moshe Atia, written in Beit Din of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, on Friday, 25 Tishrei 1802, signed by Av Beit Din Rabbi Chaim Pinto and member of Beit Din Rabbi David Lachzan. * Bill of authorization licensing construction in abovementioned lot, written in Beit Din in Marrakech, with signatures of rabbis of city: Rabbi Avraham Pinto, Rabbi Shlomo Asbad and Rabbi Yosef Charosh. * On reverse side of leaf: bill of sale of lot by Rabbi Yitzchak Atia to Rabbi Shlomo son of Rabbi Avraham HaKohen. Written in Beit Din in Essaouira on Tuesday 4 Iyar, 1803, signed by Rabbi Chaim Pinto. (It is possible that this bill is entirely written in holy handwriting of Rabbi Chaim Pinto). * Following signature of Rabbi Chaim Pinto, clarification added regarding liability for lot, followed by additional signature of Rabbi Chaim Pinto together with Rabbi David Lachzan.
Divine Kabbalist and scholar Rabbi Chaim Pinto (Senior) Av Beit Din of Mogador (passed away 1845). Among glorious personalities of Moroccan Jewry and righteous Torah giant. Arrived at Essaouira (Mogador) as an orphaned youth, where he was disciple of Rabbi Ya’akov Bibas and soon after became famous as one of leading Torah scholars of the generation. Following the demise of his rabbi, succeeded him as rabbi of city despite his young age; established first local Beit Din and headed a Yeshiva for prominent students. Famous as Kabbalist and miracle worker; it is related that messengers were sent to him from heaven and he merited revelation of Elijah the Prophet. Famous throughout countries of Europe as well, from where he received requests for prayer. The Chida [Rabbi Chaim David Yosef Azulai] sent him his book ‘Chaim Sha’al’ [alluding to his name – Rabbi Chaim]. Stories of salvation ascribed to him are well-known among Jews of Morocco [some collected in Sefer Mekor Chaim written by his son, Rabbi Moshe Pinto]. His grave has been visited by multitudes from time of his death until today.
Ga’on Rabbi David ben Lachzan, signed alongside Rabbi Chaim, was among righteous scholars of Morocco and served as Dayan in his Beit Din.
Leaf, written on both sides, 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks. Tears, some with damage to text, some repaired with adhesive tape.
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