Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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7 books, various sizes and conditions.
7 books, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Handwritten leaf from the book Likutei Halachot on Choshen Mishpat, original autograph in the handwriting of Rabbi Nathan of Breslov. Important differences from the printed version. [Breslov, 1818?].
This leaf has the beginning of Halacha 3 of Hilchot Arev. This halacha has a substantial place in the Breslov school of thought. Its primary subject is the virtue of the will and constant yearning to attain closeness to G-d.
Rabbi Nathan Shtarnartz – Rabbi Nathan of Breslov (1780-1844), close disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov who spread his Torah. He printed his teacher's books and wrote his own books to explain the Torah of his teacher, the Moharan. His primary work is Likutei Halachot with thoughts of Chassidism and G-d's service on all volumes of the Shulchan Aruch. This leaf portrays his manner of writing his book. A large empty space remains at the top of the writing to write the words of his teacher in Likutei Moharan upon which the author writes his comments, language correction etc.
Rabbi Nathan was known from his youth as an outstanding scholar. He served G-d with great devotion and fervor. His prayers and holiness were famous among the Jewish people. His history was written at length in the book Chayei Moharant and in the book Ba'esh – History of the Life of Rabbi Nathan of Breslov, Jerusalem, 1996.
2 written pages, 21.5 cm. Bluish paper, good condition.
Attached is a letter by an expert of the history of Breslov books who identified the autographic handwriting of Rabbi Nathan and dated the writing to the end of 1818, when Rabbi Nathan wrote the "third cycle" of his works on the Shulchan Aruch.
This leaf has the beginning of Halacha 3 of Hilchot Arev. This halacha has a substantial place in the Breslov school of thought. Its primary subject is the virtue of the will and constant yearning to attain closeness to G-d.
Rabbi Nathan Shtarnartz – Rabbi Nathan of Breslov (1780-1844), close disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov who spread his Torah. He printed his teacher's books and wrote his own books to explain the Torah of his teacher, the Moharan. His primary work is Likutei Halachot with thoughts of Chassidism and G-d's service on all volumes of the Shulchan Aruch. This leaf portrays his manner of writing his book. A large empty space remains at the top of the writing to write the words of his teacher in Likutei Moharan upon which the author writes his comments, language correction etc.
Rabbi Nathan was known from his youth as an outstanding scholar. He served G-d with great devotion and fervor. His prayers and holiness were famous among the Jewish people. His history was written at length in the book Chayei Moharant and in the book Ba'esh – History of the Life of Rabbi Nathan of Breslov, Jerusalem, 1996.
2 written pages, 21.5 cm. Bluish paper, good condition.
Attached is a letter by an expert of the history of Breslov books who identified the autographic handwriting of Rabbi Nathan and dated the writing to the end of 1818, when Rabbi Nathan wrote the "third cycle" of his works on the Shulchan Aruch.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Letter handwritten and signed by the famous Rabbanit “Hena daughter of Rabbi Aharon HaKohen”, to her son, Ga’on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Auerbach Av Beit Din of Kremnitz. Mahalov, 1820. Letter in Yiddish. On reverse side, notations of address and notations of Divrei Torah in handwriting of her son Rabbi Menachem Mendel Auerbach, Av Beit Din of Kremnitz.
Rabbanit Hena Auerbach, daughter of Rabbi Aharon HaKohen of Brad (grandson of the Smichat Chachamim) and wife of Rabbi David Tzvi Av Beit Din of Kremnitz and Mahalov (passed away in 1808), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Av Beit Din of Stanislav, disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov. Wise and pious woman, composed several supplemental prayers one of which is known as Et Ratzon and printed in many editions of supplication books.
Her sons and sons-in law were Torah giants of the generation – most famous is her son-in-law, the holy Rabbi Natan, prominent disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
her son, the recipient of the letter: Ga’on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Auerbach Av Beit Din of Kremnitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Shmuel, Av Beit Din of Zalzitz. Among his descendants: Rabbi David Zvi, author of "Malbushei Tahara" and the Auerbach family of Safed.
21.5 cm. Blue paper, good-fair condition, wear and foxing. Filing holes.
Rabbanit Hena Auerbach, daughter of Rabbi Aharon HaKohen of Brad (grandson of the Smichat Chachamim) and wife of Rabbi David Tzvi Av Beit Din of Kremnitz and Mahalov (passed away in 1808), son of Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Av Beit Din of Stanislav, disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov. Wise and pious woman, composed several supplemental prayers one of which is known as Et Ratzon and printed in many editions of supplication books.
Her sons and sons-in law were Torah giants of the generation – most famous is her son-in-law, the holy Rabbi Natan, prominent disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov.
her son, the recipient of the letter: Ga’on Rabbi Menachem Mendel Auerbach Av Beit Din of Kremnitz, son-in-law of Rabbi Shmuel, Av Beit Din of Zalzitz. Among his descendants: Rabbi David Zvi, author of "Malbushei Tahara" and the Auerbach family of Safed.
21.5 cm. Blue paper, good-fair condition, wear and foxing. Filing holes.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Chesed Le’Avraham, Kabbalistic matters by Rabbi Avraham Azulai. Zholkva, 1765. Bound with the book: Magid Meisharim, Zholkva, 1770. Margins contain many comments in ancient handwriting by two writers. Identification of expert indicates that these glosses were written in the holy handwriting of the Rebbe author of Arvei Nachal, and in the holy handwriting of his rabbi and mentor Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf of Chërnyy-Ostrov. Various signatures and notations. Last page contains ancient signature of “Yechiel Michel son of Rabbi---“.
Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeschutz (1755-1814), author of Levushei Srad and Arvei Nachal. Among the greatest Hassidic figures and teachers, Av Beit Din of Chorostkow and Soroka who emigrated to Safed, Israel in 1809. His relative, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev writes about him in his approbation “sharp and knowledgeable in Torah, all his deeds are for the sake of G-d”. His books are widely accepted as basic books of Halacha and Chassidism.
His rabbi and mentor, Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf of Chërnyy-Ostrov (passed away in Adar 1823), a prominent disciple of the Magid of Mezrich. Served as rabbi and rebbe in city of Chërnyy-Ostrov, and was among leading rebbes of first generation in which Hassidic movement began to expand. Rabbi and mentor of many rebbes, including Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kosov author of Ahavat Shalom and Arvei Nachal. In 1798 immigrated to Eretz Israel. On his way to the Holy Land met Rabbi Nachman of Breslev in Constantinople, who later upon his journey to Eretz Israel resided in the home of Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf in Haifa. After several years he moved to the holy city of Tiberias where he rests in peace.
59, [3], 60-63 leaves; 56 leaves. 20.5 cm. Dark stained paper, fair condition, damage from use and wear on majority of leaf corners with damage to text. Moth damage. Elegant half-leather bindings, within cardboard case.
Authorization of expert attached.
Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeschutz (1755-1814), author of Levushei Srad and Arvei Nachal. Among the greatest Hassidic figures and teachers, Av Beit Din of Chorostkow and Soroka who emigrated to Safed, Israel in 1809. His relative, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev writes about him in his approbation “sharp and knowledgeable in Torah, all his deeds are for the sake of G-d”. His books are widely accepted as basic books of Halacha and Chassidism.
His rabbi and mentor, Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf of Chërnyy-Ostrov (passed away in Adar 1823), a prominent disciple of the Magid of Mezrich. Served as rabbi and rebbe in city of Chërnyy-Ostrov, and was among leading rebbes of first generation in which Hassidic movement began to expand. Rabbi and mentor of many rebbes, including Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kosov author of Ahavat Shalom and Arvei Nachal. In 1798 immigrated to Eretz Israel. On his way to the Holy Land met Rabbi Nachman of Breslev in Constantinople, who later upon his journey to Eretz Israel resided in the home of Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf in Haifa. After several years he moved to the holy city of Tiberias where he rests in peace.
59, [3], 60-63 leaves; 56 leaves. 20.5 cm. Dark stained paper, fair condition, damage from use and wear on majority of leaf corners with damage to text. Moth damage. Elegant half-leather bindings, within cardboard case.
Authorization of expert attached.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer HaZohar, section two, Sefer Shemot. Slavita, 1810. Printing press of Dov Ber son of Yisrael Segal and Dov Ber son of Pesach.
Signatures and notations stating that the book belongs to Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Meir, son of Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, appear throughout the book. On leaf 232 B content indicates that the writer is his son Rabbi Meshulam Zusi of Zinkov [who wrote them at a young age].
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Meir, Av Beit Din of Zinkov (1776-1855), among leading Rebbes of his generation. Eldest son of Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, in-law of leading giants of Chassidism and forefather of many Hassidic dynasties. In his father’s lifetime he already managed all matters pertaining to “holy court” of his father, the “generation’s Tzadik”, which was the most predominant Hassidic court of that generation. Following the demise of his great father, thousands of Hassidim flocked to him and he transferred his Beit Midrash from Międzybóż to Zinkov. As his father, was notorious for his love of the Jewish people and brought the hearts of his Jewish brethren close to their Father. His long life was a continuous sequence of charity and loving-kindness, he prayed for every Jew, who turned to him for salvation. Beloved in law of the great Hassidic giants of his generation, (Rabbi Yisrael of Kozhenitz, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran and others). One of his granddaughters was wife of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz, who was very close to his distinguished grandfather.
His son, Rebbe Rabbi Meshulam Zusi (1815-1864), son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Tzvi of Savran. Giant in Torah and known for his immense scope of knowledge. From childhood was exceptionally talented and his grandfather, the rabbi of Apta, praises him for a difficult question which he posed at the age of eight years. In 1855 was appointed as Rebbe of Zinkov succeeding his great father and as his father, served as mentor for thousands of Hassidim from Podolia and Volynė. Published the book of his grandfather Ohev Yisrael and added a wonderful preface of his own to the book. At the beginning of the book, published a song on the ten holy spheres using an acronym of his holy name.
269, [3] leaves. 20 cm. Greenish and blue paper, fair-poor condition. Stains, moth damage and wear. New leather binding.
Photocopy of authorization letter by Rebbe of Kopishnitz attached stating “holy handwriting of Rabbi Meshulam Zusi of Zinkov – which he wrote in his youth”.
Signatures and notations stating that the book belongs to Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Meir, son of Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, appear throughout the book. On leaf 232 B content indicates that the writer is his son Rabbi Meshulam Zusi of Zinkov [who wrote them at a young age].
The righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Meir, Av Beit Din of Zinkov (1776-1855), among leading Rebbes of his generation. Eldest son of Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, in-law of leading giants of Chassidism and forefather of many Hassidic dynasties. In his father’s lifetime he already managed all matters pertaining to “holy court” of his father, the “generation’s Tzadik”, which was the most predominant Hassidic court of that generation. Following the demise of his great father, thousands of Hassidim flocked to him and he transferred his Beit Midrash from Międzybóż to Zinkov. As his father, was notorious for his love of the Jewish people and brought the hearts of his Jewish brethren close to their Father. His long life was a continuous sequence of charity and loving-kindness, he prayed for every Jew, who turned to him for salvation. Beloved in law of the great Hassidic giants of his generation, (Rabbi Yisrael of Kozhenitz, Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran and others). One of his granddaughters was wife of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz, who was very close to his distinguished grandfather.
His son, Rebbe Rabbi Meshulam Zusi (1815-1864), son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Tzvi of Savran. Giant in Torah and known for his immense scope of knowledge. From childhood was exceptionally talented and his grandfather, the rabbi of Apta, praises him for a difficult question which he posed at the age of eight years. In 1855 was appointed as Rebbe of Zinkov succeeding his great father and as his father, served as mentor for thousands of Hassidim from Podolia and Volynė. Published the book of his grandfather Ohev Yisrael and added a wonderful preface of his own to the book. At the beginning of the book, published a song on the ten holy spheres using an acronym of his holy name.
269, [3] leaves. 20 cm. Greenish and blue paper, fair-poor condition. Stains, moth damage and wear. New leather binding.
Photocopy of authorization letter by Rebbe of Kopishnitz attached stating “holy handwriting of Rabbi Meshulam Zusi of Zinkov – which he wrote in his youth”.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Sefer Sha’ar Gan Eden, by Rabbi Ya’akov Koppel Lifshitz of Mezrich. Korets [1803]. First edition. Approbations by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, Rabbi Meir of Brad, Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and more.
“Straight path… in depths of wisdom… based upon Kabbalah of the Ari”. Includes Kabbalistic illustrations. On title page it is noted that manuscripts of book were presented to Ba’al Shem Tov upon visit to Mezrich; he read them, embraced and kissed them and nodded ‘fortunate are the nation’.
Leaves of book contain lengthy glosses in depths of Kabbalah and Chassidism, in ancient handwriting from period of printing. On last leaf, ownership notation in ancient handwriting: “Shmuel Leib” [possibly Rebbe Rabbi Shmuel Leib Rabinowitz of Linitz, 1782-1818, son and successor of Rabbi Gedalia of Linitz author of Teshuot Chen].
[2], 84 leaves. 33 cm. Blue paper. Fair condition, wear and strains. Moth damage. Old half-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 588
“Straight path… in depths of wisdom… based upon Kabbalah of the Ari”. Includes Kabbalistic illustrations. On title page it is noted that manuscripts of book were presented to Ba’al Shem Tov upon visit to Mezrich; he read them, embraced and kissed them and nodded ‘fortunate are the nation’.
Leaves of book contain lengthy glosses in depths of Kabbalah and Chassidism, in ancient handwriting from period of printing. On last leaf, ownership notation in ancient handwriting: “Shmuel Leib” [possibly Rebbe Rabbi Shmuel Leib Rabinowitz of Linitz, 1782-1818, son and successor of Rabbi Gedalia of Linitz author of Teshuot Chen].
[2], 84 leaves. 33 cm. Blue paper. Fair condition, wear and strains. Moth damage. Old half-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 588
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, Toldot HaYachas HaKadosh, history and lineage of families of rabbis and Hassidic rebbes, according to early manuscripts. Copies of letters by the Rabbi of Opatów, Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Heshel. With book of letters written by Rabbi Yisrael Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples the Magid of Mezhirichi and others. [Europe, 1810s-1820s].
The book has early copies of letters from the Kherson Geniza which reached the holy court in Boyany. See attached material. On the last leaf are inscriptions in Russian of the dispatch of documents which had belonged to the Tzaddik Rebbe Yisrael [ben Rebbe] Shalom Freidman [i.e. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzin from whom the collection of the Kherson geniza was allegedly taken], the documents were sent to the management of the Kherson region. More inscriptions in another language, dated February 1921. [The nature of these inscriptions remains unclear. Are they a copy of the original copied by the person who wrote this manuscript and can these inscriptions throw light on the Kherson Geniza affair?].
[1], 73 pp. 21.5 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, much wear. Unbound.
The book has early copies of letters from the Kherson Geniza which reached the holy court in Boyany. See attached material. On the last leaf are inscriptions in Russian of the dispatch of documents which had belonged to the Tzaddik Rebbe Yisrael [ben Rebbe] Shalom Freidman [i.e. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzin from whom the collection of the Kherson geniza was allegedly taken], the documents were sent to the management of the Kherson region. More inscriptions in another language, dated February 1921. [The nature of these inscriptions remains unclear. Are they a copy of the original copied by the person who wrote this manuscript and can these inscriptions throw light on the Kherson Geniza affair?].
[1], 73 pp. 21.5 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, much wear. Unbound.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $10,000
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Leib ben Sarah” to “my mentor and rabbi, rabbi of entire Diaspora… Rabbi Dover of Ravenna”. Slavita, 1771.
This letter was first printed [with slight language variations] in "Sefer Ginzei Nistarot" (Jerusalem, 1924, p. 3 in second count) and in other collections of letters of the Ba’al Shem Tov and his disciples, which were printed from the “Kherson Geniza” [archive]. This letter is the original document from that famous archive.
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Sarah’s (1730-1791), born in Rovno, city of residence of Maggid Rabbi Dov Ber who later on moved to Mezrich. Named after his righteous mother, Ms. Sarah, [it is related that his birth was miraculous, as a result of his mother’s self-sacrifice to preserve her Jewish purity]. Already in youth was closely associated with the Ba’al Shem Tov and adhered to his beliefs; frequently visited home of Maggid of Mezrich. Exalted diligent Torah scholar who discussed Torah with Rabbi Shimshon of Shepetivka and was one of the hidden righteous Torah giants of his generation; spent his life travelling through cities and towns, visiting markets and various places, while performing righteous deeds. Especially dedicated his efforts to redemption of captives and rescue of the oppressed.
Rabbi Leib Sarah’s served as the theme for dozens of Chassidic stories. According to legend, he would travel to Vienna and lobby in favour of Jews. Chassidim relate that Rabbi Lieb would invisibly enter the palace of Kaiser Franz Josef II and influence him to abolish the law of education for Jewish children. His Divrei Torah as well as stories related to him were collected by Rabbi Reuven Margaliot in Sefer Gevurat Ari (Lemberg 1930).
Chassidim found an interesting hint alluding to the supernatural powers attributed to him, in the book Raziel HaMalach which was printed approximately thirty years prior to his birth, in Amsterdam 1601, in which (on page 42/2) a special Kabbalistic prayer appears: that he may open the “heart of Leib son of Sarah to study Torah… and logic of Torah and secrets of Torah and depths of Torah, and his heart be as a gushing wellspring …” (see: Shem HaGedolim HaChadash, editorial 30, leaf 43. For additional information see attached article, of “Notrikon” blog).
20.5 cm. leaf. Fair-poor condition, dry and worn paper, moth damage and severe stains, glued upon another old paper for preservation. On upper right corner, numbering: 22. Fine cloth binding.
This letter was first printed [with slight language variations] in "Sefer Ginzei Nistarot" (Jerusalem, 1924, p. 3 in second count) and in other collections of letters of the Ba’al Shem Tov and his disciples, which were printed from the “Kherson Geniza” [archive]. This letter is the original document from that famous archive.
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Sarah’s (1730-1791), born in Rovno, city of residence of Maggid Rabbi Dov Ber who later on moved to Mezrich. Named after his righteous mother, Ms. Sarah, [it is related that his birth was miraculous, as a result of his mother’s self-sacrifice to preserve her Jewish purity]. Already in youth was closely associated with the Ba’al Shem Tov and adhered to his beliefs; frequently visited home of Maggid of Mezrich. Exalted diligent Torah scholar who discussed Torah with Rabbi Shimshon of Shepetivka and was one of the hidden righteous Torah giants of his generation; spent his life travelling through cities and towns, visiting markets and various places, while performing righteous deeds. Especially dedicated his efforts to redemption of captives and rescue of the oppressed.
Rabbi Leib Sarah’s served as the theme for dozens of Chassidic stories. According to legend, he would travel to Vienna and lobby in favour of Jews. Chassidim relate that Rabbi Lieb would invisibly enter the palace of Kaiser Franz Josef II and influence him to abolish the law of education for Jewish children. His Divrei Torah as well as stories related to him were collected by Rabbi Reuven Margaliot in Sefer Gevurat Ari (Lemberg 1930).
Chassidim found an interesting hint alluding to the supernatural powers attributed to him, in the book Raziel HaMalach which was printed approximately thirty years prior to his birth, in Amsterdam 1601, in which (on page 42/2) a special Kabbalistic prayer appears: that he may open the “heart of Leib son of Sarah to study Torah… and logic of Torah and secrets of Torah and depths of Torah, and his heart be as a gushing wellspring …” (see: Shem HaGedolim HaChadash, editorial 30, leaf 43. For additional information see attached article, of “Notrikon” blog).
20.5 cm. leaf. Fair-poor condition, dry and worn paper, moth damage and severe stains, glued upon another old paper for preservation. On upper right corner, numbering: 22. Fine cloth binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Letter regarding Agunah [woman bound in marriage by husband who refuses to grant divorce or who is missing] by court of justice of Rozwadów, signed by Rabbi of the city, Rabbi “Yisrael Isser Pearlman” and seven additional signatures of Dayanim and community leaders. Rozwadów, (western Galicia), 10 Elul, 1826.
On margins of leaf additional letters pertaining to same matter: letter, handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Yechezkel Tzvi Blumenfield” Av Beit Din of Rzeszów, 15 Elul, 1826, and letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Chanoch Henoch” Av Beit Din of Dembiza, 3 Tishrei, 1826.
Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Isser Pearlman, among disciples of Seer of Lublin, served in rabbinate of Rozwadów until approximately 1850. Following his demise his wife, Esther Faiga, [who was wife of Rabbe Rabbi Shlomo Leib of Lenchna in first marriage] immigrated together with their young son, Rabbi Elimelech Pearlman, to Eretz Israel, to her father, Ga’on Rabbi Asher Kahana-Shapira Av Beit Din of Zalin, who immigrated to Jerusalem in 1840. Daughter of son of Rabbi Yisrael Isser was wife of Rebbe Rabbi Reuven Horowitz Av Beit Din of Dembiza [son of Rebbe Rabbi Eliezer of Dzików- Ropczyce and brother of Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Horowitz Av Beit Din of Rozwadów].
Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Tzvi Flumenfield (passed away in 1855), served for approximately forty five years in rabbinate of Rzeszów, succeeding his father, Rabbi Yitzchak Chaim Blumenfield Av Beit Din of Rzeszów. His grandson (son of his daughter) is Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Chaim Wallerstein who served in rabbinate of Rzeszów until 1882, father of Ga’on Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Wallerstein Av Beit Din of Rzeszów and disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Ga’on Rabbi Chanoch Henoch Stemler-Gvirtz served in rabbinate of Dembiza until mid 1820’s and was succeeded by his son, Rabbi Eliyahu.
33 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, slight wear damage. Stamps of court of justice of Rozwadów and wax stamp.
Rare and important document for history of rabbis and congregations of Galicia, from early 19th century, a period from which historical documentation of rabbis of Rozwadów is scarce (see Sefer Rozwadów, Jerusalem 1968). Memorial volume of congregation of Dembiza (Tel Aviv, 1960) mistakenly notes that Rabbi Chanoch Henoch passed away in 1820, whereas this document was written and signed in Tishrei, 1826.
On margins of leaf additional letters pertaining to same matter: letter, handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Yechezkel Tzvi Blumenfield” Av Beit Din of Rzeszów, 15 Elul, 1826, and letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi “Chanoch Henoch” Av Beit Din of Dembiza, 3 Tishrei, 1826.
Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Isser Pearlman, among disciples of Seer of Lublin, served in rabbinate of Rozwadów until approximately 1850. Following his demise his wife, Esther Faiga, [who was wife of Rabbe Rabbi Shlomo Leib of Lenchna in first marriage] immigrated together with their young son, Rabbi Elimelech Pearlman, to Eretz Israel, to her father, Ga’on Rabbi Asher Kahana-Shapira Av Beit Din of Zalin, who immigrated to Jerusalem in 1840. Daughter of son of Rabbi Yisrael Isser was wife of Rebbe Rabbi Reuven Horowitz Av Beit Din of Dembiza [son of Rebbe Rabbi Eliezer of Dzików- Ropczyce and brother of Rebbe Rabbi Moshe Horowitz Av Beit Din of Rozwadów].
Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Tzvi Flumenfield (passed away in 1855), served for approximately forty five years in rabbinate of Rzeszów, succeeding his father, Rabbi Yitzchak Chaim Blumenfield Av Beit Din of Rzeszów. His grandson (son of his daughter) is Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Chaim Wallerstein who served in rabbinate of Rzeszów until 1882, father of Ga’on Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Wallerstein Av Beit Din of Rzeszów and disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Ga’on Rabbi Chanoch Henoch Stemler-Gvirtz served in rabbinate of Dembiza until mid 1820’s and was succeeded by his son, Rabbi Eliyahu.
33 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, slight wear damage. Stamps of court of justice of Rozwadów and wax stamp.
Rare and important document for history of rabbis and congregations of Galicia, from early 19th century, a period from which historical documentation of rabbis of Rozwadów is scarce (see Sefer Rozwadów, Jerusalem 1968). Memorial volume of congregation of Dembiza (Tel Aviv, 1960) mistakenly notes that Rabbi Chanoch Henoch passed away in 1820, whereas this document was written and signed in Tishrei, 1826.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Letter by well known Rebbe of Chortkov. Scribe writing with his holy signature: "Yisrael son of David Moshe". Vienna, 1928.
Letter of blessing and prayer for good health, livelihood and success, as well as New Year greeting.
Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12025). Son of Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov and son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura – holy sons of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin. One of most important Rebbes of Ruzhin; remarkable Hassidic leader. Among founders of Agudat Yisrael and president of Council of Torah Sages. Had thousands of followers including many Torah giants such as Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin, Rabbi Meir [Maharam] Arik and Rabbi Steinberg of Brody. His court in Chortkov, Galicia, was destroyed during World War I and he relocated to Vienna.
Leaf, 23 cm. Excellent condition.
Letter of blessing and prayer for good health, livelihood and success, as well as New Year greeting.
Rebbe Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12025). Son of Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov and son-in-law of Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura – holy sons of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin. One of most important Rebbes of Ruzhin; remarkable Hassidic leader. Among founders of Agudat Yisrael and president of Council of Torah Sages. Had thousands of followers including many Torah giants such as Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin, Rabbi Meir [Maharam] Arik and Rabbi Steinberg of Brody. His court in Chortkov, Galicia, was destroyed during World War I and he relocated to Vienna.
Leaf, 23 cm. Excellent condition.
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Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Letter handwritten and signed by the Gur Rebbe, Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter, to his son-in-law Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter. [C. 1930-s].
A letter of request to assist a Jew in bringing his family to London.
Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter (1866-1948), son of the Sfat Emet, was a holy Torah genius. Established Agudat Yisrael and was rabbi of tens of thousands of Gur Hassidim in Poland. The majority of his Hassidim as well as dozens of his descendants perished in the Holocaust, however the Rebbe miraculously survived and immigrated to Jerusalem, where he reestablished the Gur dynasty and yeshivot. His remaining sons, are the Rebbes Beit Yisrael, Lev Simcha and Pnei Menachem
17X10.5 cm. Approximately 6 handwritten lines. Fair condition, creases and wear.
A letter of request to assist a Jew in bringing his family to London.
Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter (1866-1948), son of the Sfat Emet, was a holy Torah genius. Established Agudat Yisrael and was rabbi of tens of thousands of Gur Hassidim in Poland. The majority of his Hassidim as well as dozens of his descendants perished in the Holocaust, however the Rebbe miraculously survived and immigrated to Jerusalem, where he reestablished the Gur dynasty and yeshivot. His remaining sons, are the Rebbes Beit Yisrael, Lev Simcha and Pnei Menachem
17X10.5 cm. Approximately 6 handwritten lines. Fair condition, creases and wear.
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Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe David Bornstein, to Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Albinger of Warsaw. Tomashov, Tishrei 1920.
Letter of thanks and blessings on receiving the etrog, lulav and hadassim for the Succot festival.
Rebbe David Bornstein was born in 1876 in Nashelsk to his father, author of Shem M'Shmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochachov. At the age of 20, he was appointed as Rabbi of Vishogrod, where he led a yeshiva for young men. After World War I, served as rabbi in Tomashov and Zgirezh. With the passing of his father in 1926, he was appointed Rebbe and became one of the most prominent rebbes in Poland. He died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev, 1942. all of his descendants perished in the Holocaust.
Postcard, 14 cm. Fair condition, ink stains and moisture.
Letter of thanks and blessings on receiving the etrog, lulav and hadassim for the Succot festival.
Rebbe David Bornstein was born in 1876 in Nashelsk to his father, author of Shem M'Shmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochachov. At the age of 20, he was appointed as Rabbi of Vishogrod, where he led a yeshiva for young men. After World War I, served as rabbi in Tomashov and Zgirezh. With the passing of his father in 1926, he was appointed Rebbe and became one of the most prominent rebbes in Poland. He died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev, 1942. all of his descendants perished in the Holocaust.
Postcard, 14 cm. Fair condition, ink stains and moisture.
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