Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Large collection of handwritten notebooks and leaves, c. 19th century.
Chassidic compositions by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Avraham of Sadigura and his son Rabbi Yisrael of Sadigura [from the beginning of the time he served as rebbe, in 1883]. Chassidic compositions by Chabad rebbes. Torah novellae on the Talmud and halachic responsa, and more.
More than 70 leaves, varied size, overall good condition. + ancient photograph [end of 19th century] of Rabbi "Aharon Yonatan Shapira".
Chassidic compositions by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Avraham of Sadigura and his son Rabbi Yisrael of Sadigura [from the beginning of the time he served as rebbe, in 1883]. Chassidic compositions by Chabad rebbes. Torah novellae on the Talmud and halachic responsa, and more.
More than 70 leaves, varied size, overall good condition. + ancient photograph [end of 19th century] of Rabbi "Aharon Yonatan Shapira".
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Lot 146 Manuscript – Symbols of Thunder and Lightning, Chassidic Sayings – Călineşti (Romania), 1912
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Manuscript, symbolic meanings of thunder, lightning and eclipses of the natural sources of light, attributed to Rabbi Yitzchak Luria (the Holy Ari). Călineşti, Romania, “In handwriting of Zev son of Rabbi Israel Isser, slaughterer and examiner…”, [1904?-1912].
First and last leaves contain copies of ideas and sayings from pillars of Chassidism: “In the name of the holy Rabbi Mendel of Kosov…”, “Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz said…”, “I heard something similar in the name of our mentor and teacher Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura…”, and more. Story of “birth of the holy Ari” and list of “death anniversaries of deceased rabbis”.
[73] written pages. 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged binding.
First and last leaves contain copies of ideas and sayings from pillars of Chassidism: “In the name of the holy Rabbi Mendel of Kosov…”, “Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz said…”, “I heard something similar in the name of our mentor and teacher Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura…”, and more. Story of “birth of the holy Ari” and list of “death anniversaries of deceased rabbis”.
[73] written pages. 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged binding.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Important historical letter by the prominent Chassid Rabbi Yosef Deltisher, who urges Chassidim to come to Slonim for High Holy Days, in honor of the coronation of Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Weinberg author of Yesod HaAvoda, Av 1858.
During the year after the demise of the mentor and leader, the great Rebbe Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn, the majority of Lachowitz-Kobryn
Chassidim followed the esteemed leader Rabbi Avraham Weinberg of Slonim (and the minority followed the Rebbes of Lachowitz, Kobryn and Koidanov). In this unknown letter Rabbi Yossel relates that the majority of the Chassidim will congregate for Rosh Hashanah and the following festivals by “our dear Rabbi Avraham of Slonim … he desires that they congregate there…”. He poignantly writes in opposition of the Rabbi of Koidanov and members of Chabbad.
The holy Rabbi Yosef of Dzialoszyce (passed away that year in Slonim, in Tishrei 1858, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, p. 108), among the great Chassidim in Lithuania, close associate of Rabbi Mordechai and his son Rabbi Noach of Lachowitz. Among the most prominent Chassidim of Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn and his disciple Rabbi Avraham of Slonim. A holy and humble man to which miracles and revelations of the Holy Spirit are attributed.
Leaf. 21 cm. Poor condition, missing part of letter, tears. Stains. + 2 leaves –a copy of the content of the letter upon stationery of Slonim Kollel in Jerusalem [1930s].
Unsigned and unknown letter. Attached is a photocopy of a different version of the same letter [“censored” from harsh expressions which appear in this original letter], signed “Yosef son of the deceased Rabbi Binyanim of Dzialoszyce.
During the year after the demise of the mentor and leader, the great Rebbe Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn, the majority of Lachowitz-Kobryn
Chassidim followed the esteemed leader Rabbi Avraham Weinberg of Slonim (and the minority followed the Rebbes of Lachowitz, Kobryn and Koidanov). In this unknown letter Rabbi Yossel relates that the majority of the Chassidim will congregate for Rosh Hashanah and the following festivals by “our dear Rabbi Avraham of Slonim … he desires that they congregate there…”. He poignantly writes in opposition of the Rabbi of Koidanov and members of Chabbad.
The holy Rabbi Yosef of Dzialoszyce (passed away that year in Slonim, in Tishrei 1858, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, p. 108), among the great Chassidim in Lithuania, close associate of Rabbi Mordechai and his son Rabbi Noach of Lachowitz. Among the most prominent Chassidim of Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn and his disciple Rabbi Avraham of Slonim. A holy and humble man to which miracles and revelations of the Holy Spirit are attributed.
Leaf. 21 cm. Poor condition, missing part of letter, tears. Stains. + 2 leaves –a copy of the content of the letter upon stationery of Slonim Kollel in Jerusalem [1930s].
Unsigned and unknown letter. Attached is a photocopy of a different version of the same letter [“censored” from harsh expressions which appear in this original letter], signed “Yosef son of the deceased Rabbi Binyanim of Dzialoszyce.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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A lengthy and interesting letter, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, third rebbe of the Slonim Dynasty, [Baranovichi, 1930s].
Heartfelt letter with specific instructions regarding worship of the Almighty and personal matters. Two additions following signature; one signed in abovementioned signature and the second signed “Avraham”.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933). Son of Rebbe author of Divrei Shmuel; led the congregation of the Slonim Chassidim together with his oldest brother Rabbi Yissachar Leib from 1916, however the majority of Chassidim followed him. Settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. Was in close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham are well-known for their depth in Chassidic philosophy.
Leaf. Approx. 27 cm. More than 20 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, folding marks
Heartfelt letter with specific instructions regarding worship of the Almighty and personal matters. Two additions following signature; one signed in abovementioned signature and the second signed “Avraham”.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933). Son of Rebbe author of Divrei Shmuel; led the congregation of the Slonim Chassidim together with his oldest brother Rabbi Yissachar Leib from 1916, however the majority of Chassidim followed him. Settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. Was in close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham are well-known for their depth in Chassidic philosophy.
Leaf. Approx. 27 cm. More than 20 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, folding marks
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![A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, third Rebbe of the Slonim dynasty, Vienna, [1930s].
In the middle](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/149.jpg "Letter by the Rebbe of Slonim – Author of Beit Avraham")
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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A letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, third Rebbe of the Slonim dynasty, Vienna, [1930s].
In the middle of the letter the Rebbe notes (in German) the address of his residence in Vienna.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933). For additional information related to him see previous item.
Double leaf. 17.5 cm. Approx. 14 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, folding marks
In the middle of the letter the Rebbe notes (in German) the address of his residence in Vienna.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933). For additional information related to him see previous item.
Double leaf. 17.5 cm. Approx. 14 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, folding marks
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Letter of appeal requesting permission to immigrate to Eretz Israel. On the margins is a line, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Rabbi Sholmo David Yehoshua Weinberg who poetically states his recommendation: “It is highly valuable to do good for a dear friend, and for doing good a person receives good, and I am his good friend. Shomo D.Y.”. Baranovichi, December 1934. Rabbi Shomo David Yehoshua Weinberg (1913-1944), fourth rebbe of the Slonim dynasty, only son and successor of his father, author of Beit Avraham. Despite his early coronation at the age of twenty, he was considered as one of the Chassidic leaders of the Jewry in
Poland. During the Holocaust he suffered greatly, however always mentioned that which is stated in the Holy Zohar – that the Almighty colors his garment in blood of martyred Jews. Murdered by the Nazis on Friday, Cheshvan 1944.
29 cm. leaf, written on both sides, good-fair condition, creases and wear.
Poland. During the Holocaust he suffered greatly, however always mentioned that which is stated in the Holy Zohar – that the Almighty colors his garment in blood of martyred Jews. Murdered by the Nazis on Friday, Cheshvan 1944.
29 cm. leaf, written on both sides, good-fair condition, creases and wear.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Two interesting letters handwritten and signed by the Rebbe of Slonim
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Birkat Avraham. 1930-1944. In one of the letters he notes that he is awaiting an answer from the Rebbe “and until I receive an answer I do not wish to do anything… and therefore I cannot respond”. In the second letter which was written during the Agudat Yisrael convention in Petach Tikvah in Sivan 1944, he submits his resignation from the committee of Beit Yaakov in light of spiritual problems with the teachers and students in Beit Yaakov Seminary.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg - the third, author of Birkat Avraham (1889-1981), was born in Tiberias to his father Rabbi Noach, grandson of the first Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Yesod HaAvodah, among leaders of Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias and among founders of the Orthodox educational system in Eretz Israel. Following the Holocaust the elders of the Slonim Chassidism approached him and requested to coronate him as Rebbe, however he declined and was active in the coronation of his dear friend Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Slonim. Only after the demise of the Rebbe Rabbi Motel Slonimer in 1954 Rabbi Avraham [who was at the time approximately sixty five years old] agreed to serve as leader of the congregation. He then moved to Jerusalem and led the Chassidic congregation for approximately twenty seven years. Served as a member of the Council of Torah Sages.
2 letters, various sizes. Good condition.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Birkat Avraham. 1930-1944. In one of the letters he notes that he is awaiting an answer from the Rebbe “and until I receive an answer I do not wish to do anything… and therefore I cannot respond”. In the second letter which was written during the Agudat Yisrael convention in Petach Tikvah in Sivan 1944, he submits his resignation from the committee of Beit Yaakov in light of spiritual problems with the teachers and students in Beit Yaakov Seminary.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg - the third, author of Birkat Avraham (1889-1981), was born in Tiberias to his father Rabbi Noach, grandson of the first Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Yesod HaAvodah, among leaders of Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias and among founders of the Orthodox educational system in Eretz Israel. Following the Holocaust the elders of the Slonim Chassidism approached him and requested to coronate him as Rebbe, however he declined and was active in the coronation of his dear friend Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Slonim. Only after the demise of the Rebbe Rabbi Motel Slonimer in 1954 Rabbi Avraham [who was at the time approximately sixty five years old] agreed to serve as leader of the congregation. He then moved to Jerusalem and led the Chassidic congregation for approximately twenty seven years. Served as a member of the Council of Torah Sages.
2 letters, various sizes. Good condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $1,800
Sold for: $2,250
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Huge archive of letters and documents, from the archive of Rabbi Shmaya Luria, an accomplished and influential individual, among senior activists of Agudat Yisrael, Beit Ya’akov and Slonim Chassidism in Eretz Israel.
• Letters pertaining to immigration certificates from approx. 1935. Including many letters from members of Slonim Chassidism in Poland and Eretz Israel. Letters and correspondences with institutions and many individuals from Eretz Israel and the Diaspora. Letters from the period of the Holocaust and the period of illegal immigration to Israel toward the end of British Mandate.
• Letters, printed items and documents from the period the of division of congregation into Knesset Yisrael and Ashkenazi Committee; many letters from Rabbi Moshe Bloy, leader of Agudat Yisrael in Jerusalem and from his sons; letters and printed items from the “Knesia Gedola” in Vienna [to where Rabbi Shmaya was sent as a representative on behalf of ‘Tze’irei Agudat Yisrael’ in Jerusalem]; polemic of Rabbi Kook and slaughter polemic; many letters regarding the visit of the Rebbe of Gur to Jerusalem, and polemic in opposition of ‘Kol Israel’ in light of the Gerrer Rebbe visiting Rabbi Kook; letters pertaining to Beit Ya’akov; letters and rabbinical rulings regarding the Diskin Orphanage; printed polemic proclamations and various publications; letters by Rabbi Pinchas Epstein and by lawyers regarding lands of ‘Machane Yisrael’; and more.
• Various letters regarding ‘Kol Israel’ newspaper and articles by Rabbi Shmaya and others; letters and documents concerning the establishment of daily newspaper ‘Israel’ under initiation of Rabbi Shmaya Luria and Dr. Mordechai Buxbaum; correspondences with general newspaper editorial staffs; many letters regarding educational institutions; many other letters and documents.
Rabbi Shmuel Luria (1905-1989), was born in Tiberias to his father Rabbi Tzvi Luria. Raised under the inspiration of leading Slonim Chassidim in Tiberias under guidance of his older brothers, Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria (author of Avodat Pnim) and Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria (author of Sha’arei Limud, Avkot Rochlim and Nachalei Amuna). After his marriage he was among the most prominent activists of Agudat Yisrael and Merkaz Beit Ya’akov. Served in various positions in the Eda HaCharedit and in Diskin Orphanage. Was among first editors of the Agudat Yisrael newspaper ‘Kol Israel’ [during the period of the Rabbi Kook polemic]. Traveled abroad to participate in the Knesia Gedola in Vienna [as representative on behalf of ‘Tze’irei Agudat Yisrael’ in Jerusalem. Also traveled to Poland to spend time and absorb the greatness of his rabbis - rebbes of Slonim, in Baranovichi and Slonim. Was involved in arrangement of certificates for immigration to Eretz Israel during the 1930s. Was among the leaders of Beit Ya’akov movement in Eretz Israel, and after the establishment of the State of Israel was appointed as supervisor of Orthodox education [‘Zerem HaRevi’i which was eventually called ‘Mercaz HaChinuch HaAtzmai’]. Later on he also worked in the Ministry of Education as supervisor of post-primary education. Was also among the leaders of the management of Slonim Yeshiva in Jerusalem and leaders of the congregation.
Hundreds of letters and documents, various sizes and conditions.
• Letters pertaining to immigration certificates from approx. 1935. Including many letters from members of Slonim Chassidism in Poland and Eretz Israel. Letters and correspondences with institutions and many individuals from Eretz Israel and the Diaspora. Letters from the period of the Holocaust and the period of illegal immigration to Israel toward the end of British Mandate.
• Letters, printed items and documents from the period the of division of congregation into Knesset Yisrael and Ashkenazi Committee; many letters from Rabbi Moshe Bloy, leader of Agudat Yisrael in Jerusalem and from his sons; letters and printed items from the “Knesia Gedola” in Vienna [to where Rabbi Shmaya was sent as a representative on behalf of ‘Tze’irei Agudat Yisrael’ in Jerusalem]; polemic of Rabbi Kook and slaughter polemic; many letters regarding the visit of the Rebbe of Gur to Jerusalem, and polemic in opposition of ‘Kol Israel’ in light of the Gerrer Rebbe visiting Rabbi Kook; letters pertaining to Beit Ya’akov; letters and rabbinical rulings regarding the Diskin Orphanage; printed polemic proclamations and various publications; letters by Rabbi Pinchas Epstein and by lawyers regarding lands of ‘Machane Yisrael’; and more.
• Various letters regarding ‘Kol Israel’ newspaper and articles by Rabbi Shmaya and others; letters and documents concerning the establishment of daily newspaper ‘Israel’ under initiation of Rabbi Shmaya Luria and Dr. Mordechai Buxbaum; correspondences with general newspaper editorial staffs; many letters regarding educational institutions; many other letters and documents.
Rabbi Shmuel Luria (1905-1989), was born in Tiberias to his father Rabbi Tzvi Luria. Raised under the inspiration of leading Slonim Chassidim in Tiberias under guidance of his older brothers, Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria (author of Avodat Pnim) and Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria (author of Sha’arei Limud, Avkot Rochlim and Nachalei Amuna). After his marriage he was among the most prominent activists of Agudat Yisrael and Merkaz Beit Ya’akov. Served in various positions in the Eda HaCharedit and in Diskin Orphanage. Was among first editors of the Agudat Yisrael newspaper ‘Kol Israel’ [during the period of the Rabbi Kook polemic]. Traveled abroad to participate in the Knesia Gedola in Vienna [as representative on behalf of ‘Tze’irei Agudat Yisrael’ in Jerusalem. Also traveled to Poland to spend time and absorb the greatness of his rabbis - rebbes of Slonim, in Baranovichi and Slonim. Was involved in arrangement of certificates for immigration to Eretz Israel during the 1930s. Was among the leaders of Beit Ya’akov movement in Eretz Israel, and after the establishment of the State of Israel was appointed as supervisor of Orthodox education [‘Zerem HaRevi’i which was eventually called ‘Mercaz HaChinuch HaAtzmai’]. Later on he also worked in the Ministry of Education as supervisor of post-primary education. Was also among the leaders of the management of Slonim Yeshiva in Jerusalem and leaders of the congregation.
Hundreds of letters and documents, various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Collection of family letters from the archive of Rabbi Shmaya Luria, accomplished and influential individual, among senior activists of Agudat Yisrael, Beit Ya’akov and Slonim Chassidism in Eretz Israel. Many letters from his father Rabbi Tzvi (Hirsch) Luria of Tiberias, and his sons Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria and Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria. Letters from other family members. Letters from the period of 1948 Arab-Israeli War [War of Independence] and detailed description of security and economic situation in Tiberias, Safed and Jerusalem.
Letters of his father, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Luria, pertain to public matters, matters of Slonim Institutions in Tiberias, Divrei Torah and family matters. Many letters of Divrei Torah and methods of worship of G-d by his brother Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria.
Rabbi Tzvi Luria – Rabbi Hirsch (1882-1952), among the greatest Chassidim of Slonim in Tiberias and among Rashei Yeshiva of Or Torah. His oldest sons Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria (1894-1969, author of Avodat Pnim) and Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria (1897-1985), author of Sha’arei Limud, Avkot Rochlim and Nachalei Emuna). Among leaders of Slonim Chassidism, exalted Chassidic Torah scholars and founders of Orthodox education in Eretz Israel.
More than 100 letters; some on stationery of Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias. Various sizes and conditions.
Letters of his father, Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Luria, pertain to public matters, matters of Slonim Institutions in Tiberias, Divrei Torah and family matters. Many letters of Divrei Torah and methods of worship of G-d by his brother Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria.
Rabbi Tzvi Luria – Rabbi Hirsch (1882-1952), among the greatest Chassidim of Slonim in Tiberias and among Rashei Yeshiva of Or Torah. His oldest sons Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria (1894-1969, author of Avodat Pnim) and Rabbi Yitzchak Matityahu Luria (1897-1985), author of Sha’arei Limud, Avkot Rochlim and Nachalei Emuna). Among leaders of Slonim Chassidism, exalted Chassidic Torah scholars and founders of Orthodox education in Eretz Israel.
More than 100 letters; some on stationery of Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias. Various sizes and conditions.
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• Authorization and Power of Attorney for an attorney, signed by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg of Slonim, author of Birkat Avraham and his son-in-law Rebbe Shalom Noach Barzovsky, author of Netivot Shalom, with other signatures of Chassidic elders. [Jerusalem, 1965?].
• Declaration concerning the synagogue of Slonim Chassidim in Jerusalem, with the signature of Rebbe Avraham Weinberg author of Birkat Avraham. Jerusalem, 1965.
Rebbe Avraham Weinberg the third, author of Birkat Avraham (1889-1981) was born in Tiberias to Rabbi Noach, grandson of the first Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Yesod Ha'Avodah, a dean of the Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias and one of the founders of the Charedi education system in Eretz Israel. After the Holocaust, the elders of the Slonim Chassidic community asked him to serve as Rebbe but he refused and was active in appointing his friend Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Slonim. Only after the death of Rebbe Mottel Slonimer in 1954, did Rebbe Avraham [who was already 65 years old] agree to lead the Slonim community. He then moved to Jerusalem, and led his Chassidim for 27 years. He was a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah.
His son-in-law Rabbi Sholom Noach Berezovsky (1911-2000) was born in Baranovichi and studied there in the Slonim Yeshiva headed by Rabbi Moshe Meidner. From a young age, he became renowned as a holy Torah scholar. In 1936, he ascended to Eretz Israel. He served as head of the Beit Avraham Yeshiva in Jerusalem and from 1981 as Rebbe of Slonim. One of the heads of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah and of the Chinuch Atzmai education system. Wrote the Netivot Shalom series.
2 leaves, 33 cm. good condition. Stains, folding marks. File holes.
• Declaration concerning the synagogue of Slonim Chassidim in Jerusalem, with the signature of Rebbe Avraham Weinberg author of Birkat Avraham. Jerusalem, 1965.
Rebbe Avraham Weinberg the third, author of Birkat Avraham (1889-1981) was born in Tiberias to Rabbi Noach, grandson of the first Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Yesod Ha'Avodah, a dean of the Or Torah Yeshiva in Tiberias and one of the founders of the Charedi education system in Eretz Israel. After the Holocaust, the elders of the Slonim Chassidic community asked him to serve as Rebbe but he refused and was active in appointing his friend Rabbi Mordechai Chaim Slonim. Only after the death of Rebbe Mottel Slonimer in 1954, did Rebbe Avraham [who was already 65 years old] agree to lead the Slonim community. He then moved to Jerusalem, and led his Chassidim for 27 years. He was a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah.
His son-in-law Rabbi Sholom Noach Berezovsky (1911-2000) was born in Baranovichi and studied there in the Slonim Yeshiva headed by Rabbi Moshe Meidner. From a young age, he became renowned as a holy Torah scholar. In 1936, he ascended to Eretz Israel. He served as head of the Beit Avraham Yeshiva in Jerusalem and from 1981 as Rebbe of Slonim. One of the heads of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah and of the Chinuch Atzmai education system. Wrote the Netivot Shalom series.
2 leaves, 33 cm. good condition. Stains, folding marks. File holes.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Handwritten leaf, draft of a proclamation in favor of Kollel Reisin (first Kollel in Eretz Israel). Includes copies of letters by Chassidic leaders in support of the Kollel. Slonim, 8th of Kislev 1903.
At the top of the leaf is a public appeal in support of the Reisin Kollel. Following, summarized copy of letters of Chassidic leaders, followed by copies of letters from Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov and his brother Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Shraga Feivish Friedman of Husiatyn. The proclamation which was eventually printed contains abbreviated and brief versions of letters by rebbes of Ruzhin, whereas this copy includes the complete format of letters (letter by rebbe of Chortkov damaged from tear at bottom of leaf).
At the bottom of the leaf is a credibility authorization of copy: “Was copied letter by letter from body of letters… 8th of Kislev 1904 … Slonim”. Signed by: “Rabbi Elchanan Netanel - rabbinical authority in Slonim” and Rabbi “Yudah son of deceased Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak local slaughterer and examiner “. In the proclamation on top of the leaf, the rebbe of Chortkov is still referred to as alive, although he passed away approximately a month and a half earlier (on Hoshana Rabbah 1904).
Leaf, [3] pages. 21 cm. Fair condition. Coarse tear with missing text on bottom of leaf. Stains. Scotch tape restorations
At the top of the leaf is a public appeal in support of the Reisin Kollel. Following, summarized copy of letters of Chassidic leaders, followed by copies of letters from Rebbe Rabbi David Moshe Friedman of Chortkov and his brother Rebbe Rabbi Mordechai Shraga Feivish Friedman of Husiatyn. The proclamation which was eventually printed contains abbreviated and brief versions of letters by rebbes of Ruzhin, whereas this copy includes the complete format of letters (letter by rebbe of Chortkov damaged from tear at bottom of leaf).
At the bottom of the leaf is a credibility authorization of copy: “Was copied letter by letter from body of letters… 8th of Kislev 1904 … Slonim”. Signed by: “Rabbi Elchanan Netanel - rabbinical authority in Slonim” and Rabbi “Yudah son of deceased Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak local slaughterer and examiner “. In the proclamation on top of the leaf, the rebbe of Chortkov is still referred to as alive, although he passed away approximately a month and a half earlier (on Hoshana Rabbah 1904).
Leaf, [3] pages. 21 cm. Fair condition. Coarse tear with missing text on bottom of leaf. Stains. Scotch tape restorations
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Long letter (36 lines) handwritten and signed by the Skulener Rebbe Rabbi Eliezer Zusia Portugal. New York, 1962.
Detailed letter on the issue of Pidyon Shevuyim (redeeming captives) from prison [saving Jews and their emigration from Communist Romania]. He writes of his concern that the Romanian government may regret their emigration permits and cautions not to publicize the matter "as our Sages have taught us to learn from the Second Tablets (given without fanfare)". At the end of the letter, he writes about himself "that the many travails of our brethren, the Jewish People, tax my mind and strength", and signs with a blessing for long years and health "with Birkat HaTorah and the true redemption by the true redeemer".
Rabbi Eliezer Zusia Portugal – The Skulener Rebbe (1896-1982), son and successor of Rabbi Yisrael Avraham Av Beit Din of Skulen. During the Holocaust, toiled fervently to save Polish refugees. After the Holocaust, lived in Bucharest and ardently struggled for the sake of Jewry in Communist Romania. He raised dozens of orphans in his home, to save them from government education, and later smuggled them out of Romania to other countries. After he himself was forced to escape, he arrived in the US where he became one of the leading Chassidic rebbes. He founded a chain of orphanages and schools called Chesed L'Avraham – Skulen". Gave much charity and did much chesed and was very active in saving Jews.
Aerogram 30.5 cm, 36 handwritten lines, good-fair condition, stains and filing holes.
Detailed letter on the issue of Pidyon Shevuyim (redeeming captives) from prison [saving Jews and their emigration from Communist Romania]. He writes of his concern that the Romanian government may regret their emigration permits and cautions not to publicize the matter "as our Sages have taught us to learn from the Second Tablets (given without fanfare)". At the end of the letter, he writes about himself "that the many travails of our brethren, the Jewish People, tax my mind and strength", and signs with a blessing for long years and health "with Birkat HaTorah and the true redemption by the true redeemer".
Rabbi Eliezer Zusia Portugal – The Skulener Rebbe (1896-1982), son and successor of Rabbi Yisrael Avraham Av Beit Din of Skulen. During the Holocaust, toiled fervently to save Polish refugees. After the Holocaust, lived in Bucharest and ardently struggled for the sake of Jewry in Communist Romania. He raised dozens of orphans in his home, to save them from government education, and later smuggled them out of Romania to other countries. After he himself was forced to escape, he arrived in the US where he became one of the leading Chassidic rebbes. He founded a chain of orphanages and schools called Chesed L'Avraham – Skulen". Gave much charity and did much chesed and was very active in saving Jews.
Aerogram 30.5 cm, 36 handwritten lines, good-fair condition, stains and filing holes.
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Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters, Signatures and Dedications
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