Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Long letter written and signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and Jerusalem rabbis. Kaunas, 1888.
Letter "Concerning the pushkes in America". At that time, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor was active in encouraging the financial support given by the communities in the Diaspora to the poor population in Eretz Israel. One year before this letter (1887) Rabbi Spektor stood at head of the Lithuanian rabbis who signed the regulations on behalf of the settlement in the Holy Land. One of the regulations was the distribution of charity boxes [called "pushkes" in Yiddish and in Hebrew "shofrot"] on behalf of the needy residents of Eretz Israel in every Jewish home. In this letter, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan defends the priority of the Eretz Israel charity boxes which were distributed by the American Gaba'im on behalf of Eretz Israel: "…The population of Eretz Israel already have the privilege of distributing 'pushkes' and no other charity is permitted to place their 'pushke'…". [See attached material].
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896) was one of the leading rabbis of his times, famous for his Torah proficiency, diligence and great righteousness. He was considered the highest Torah authority in his times and he led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and pleasantness. He served in the rabbinate from 1837 when yet a young man. In 1864, he was appointed Rabbi of Kaunas and his name spread throughout the universe as one of the leading Torah authorities. His response and novella were printed in the series he wrote: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
19 lines in his handwriting and with his signature. 21 cm. Overall good condition. Few stains. Folding marks. Several tears
Letter "Concerning the pushkes in America". At that time, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor was active in encouraging the financial support given by the communities in the Diaspora to the poor population in Eretz Israel. One year before this letter (1887) Rabbi Spektor stood at head of the Lithuanian rabbis who signed the regulations on behalf of the settlement in the Holy Land. One of the regulations was the distribution of charity boxes [called "pushkes" in Yiddish and in Hebrew "shofrot"] on behalf of the needy residents of Eretz Israel in every Jewish home. In this letter, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan defends the priority of the Eretz Israel charity boxes which were distributed by the American Gaba'im on behalf of Eretz Israel: "…The population of Eretz Israel already have the privilege of distributing 'pushkes' and no other charity is permitted to place their 'pushke'…". [See attached material].
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896) was one of the leading rabbis of his times, famous for his Torah proficiency, diligence and great righteousness. He was considered the highest Torah authority in his times and he led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and pleasantness. He served in the rabbinate from 1837 when yet a young man. In 1864, he was appointed Rabbi of Kaunas and his name spread throughout the universe as one of the leading Torah authorities. His response and novella were printed in the series he wrote: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
19 lines in his handwriting and with his signature. 21 cm. Overall good condition. Few stains. Folding marks. Several tears
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Handwritten and signed letter by righteous genius Rabbi Eliyahu Levinson of Kretinga. Windau (Ventspils; Courland, Latvia), 1858.
The letter pertains to funds of Eretz Israel and various matters, sent to his “dear and beloved” friend the genius Rabbi Shmuel Salant.
The righteous genius Rabbi Eliyahu (Elinka) of Kretinga (1822-1888), in his youth studied in the city of Salant and was disciple of Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant; at the same time he became a close associate, disciple and friend of two friends who were learning partners in the city of Salant whose names later became famous for generations: Rabbi Yisrael of Salant and Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Throughout his lifetime he was a disciple and close associate of Rabbi Yisrael, as well as his right hand in public activity and among the great supporters and leaders of the Mussar movement which was founded by Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Although he was one of the most famous Torah giants of his generation, he did not consent to accept a rabbinical position and instead dealt in commerce and banking [he managed bank commerce in Windau and Libau in Latvia, and in Kretinga; city of his main residence, in the Zamut region of Northern Lithuania]. Rabbi Elinke was one of the great leaders of the Jewish congregation in Russia, and had substantial influence in high-ranking government offices. Served as manager and trustee of a fundraising organization for Eretz Israel.
27 cm. Approx. 18 handwritten lines. Thin bluish stationery paper. Good condition, stains and folding marks.
The letter pertains to funds of Eretz Israel and various matters, sent to his “dear and beloved” friend the genius Rabbi Shmuel Salant.
The righteous genius Rabbi Eliyahu (Elinka) of Kretinga (1822-1888), in his youth studied in the city of Salant and was disciple of Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant; at the same time he became a close associate, disciple and friend of two friends who were learning partners in the city of Salant whose names later became famous for generations: Rabbi Yisrael of Salant and Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Throughout his lifetime he was a disciple and close associate of Rabbi Yisrael, as well as his right hand in public activity and among the great supporters and leaders of the Mussar movement which was founded by Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Although he was one of the most famous Torah giants of his generation, he did not consent to accept a rabbinical position and instead dealt in commerce and banking [he managed bank commerce in Windau and Libau in Latvia, and in Kretinga; city of his main residence, in the Zamut region of Northern Lithuania]. Rabbi Elinke was one of the great leaders of the Jewish congregation in Russia, and had substantial influence in high-ranking government offices. Served as manager and trustee of a fundraising organization for Eretz Israel.
27 cm. Approx. 18 handwritten lines. Thin bluish stationery paper. Good condition, stains and folding marks.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Handwritten and signed letter by “Ga’on Rabbi Mordechai of Ruzhany”. Pinsk, Tishrei 1852.
In the letter sent to Rabbi Shmuel Salant in Jerusalem, regarding the estate of the deceased Rabbi Feivel of Karlin, he relates the hardships of the era: “…from the terrible grief and distress and the burden of suffering… with which we have been burdened, may G-d have mercy upon us”.
The genius Kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Zakheim, Av Beit Din of Pinsk (passed away on eve of Hoshana Rabbah 1858), among the Torah giants of his generation who was known as “the genius of the brilliant”. It has been related that when the genius Rabbi Akiva Eger arrived in Minsk, he traveled there to meet him disguised as an assistant to the coachman of the coach in which Rabbi Akiva Eger traveled. Following a Torah discussion, in which Rabbi Akiva Eger was highly impressed by him he said: “Blissful is the region of Lithuania, in which even the coachmen are knowledgeable in Torah as the seeds of the pomegranate…”. Served as Av Beit Din in Ruzhany and from 1844 served as Av Beit Din in Pinsk. Had a special affinity with the Rebbe author of the Beit Aharon of Karlin, who he described as possessing “a righteous heart which burns to perform good deeds, and we must learn from him a love for good deeds”. He also officiated in marriage ceremonies of several weddings in the family of the Rebbe.
Rabbi Mordechai was the rabbi and mentor of famous Kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Weitzel Av Beit Din of Ashmyany and Slonim. He was warned by Rabbi Mordechai Zakheim to conceal his knowledge in Kabbalah in order to not become famous as a miracle worker and disturbed from his Torah study.
18-20 cm. leaf. 18 handwritten lines. Fair condition, cut at margins, slight damage to text.
In the letter sent to Rabbi Shmuel Salant in Jerusalem, regarding the estate of the deceased Rabbi Feivel of Karlin, he relates the hardships of the era: “…from the terrible grief and distress and the burden of suffering… with which we have been burdened, may G-d have mercy upon us”.
The genius Kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Zakheim, Av Beit Din of Pinsk (passed away on eve of Hoshana Rabbah 1858), among the Torah giants of his generation who was known as “the genius of the brilliant”. It has been related that when the genius Rabbi Akiva Eger arrived in Minsk, he traveled there to meet him disguised as an assistant to the coachman of the coach in which Rabbi Akiva Eger traveled. Following a Torah discussion, in which Rabbi Akiva Eger was highly impressed by him he said: “Blissful is the region of Lithuania, in which even the coachmen are knowledgeable in Torah as the seeds of the pomegranate…”. Served as Av Beit Din in Ruzhany and from 1844 served as Av Beit Din in Pinsk. Had a special affinity with the Rebbe author of the Beit Aharon of Karlin, who he described as possessing “a righteous heart which burns to perform good deeds, and we must learn from him a love for good deeds”. He also officiated in marriage ceremonies of several weddings in the family of the Rebbe.
Rabbi Mordechai was the rabbi and mentor of famous Kabbalist Rabbi Mordechai Weitzel Av Beit Din of Ashmyany and Slonim. He was warned by Rabbi Mordechai Zakheim to conceal his knowledge in Kabbalah in order to not become famous as a miracle worker and disturbed from his Torah study.
18-20 cm. leaf. 18 handwritten lines. Fair condition, cut at margins, slight damage to text.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Letter by rabbis of the rabbinical court in city of Grodno, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant and rabbis of Jerusalem, with signatures of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch son of Rabbi Yehudah Leib, Rabbi Aryeh Leib son of deceased Rabbi Yisrael and Rabbi Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi Yekutiel Zalman, local rabbinical authority. Grodno, Tamuz 1858.
The letter concerns a matter of divorce certificate for a young woman whose elderly husband has traveled to Jerusalem and who is pregnant out of wedlock, whereas her innocent husband does not believe this serious circumstance. The letter refers to a letter which the husband wrote, to Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Landau grandson of the Vilna Ga’on. On the other side is a special handwritten letter to the husband with signature “Avraham --- HaCohen”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi Yekutiel Zalman Rabinowitz (Reb Leib Zalman’s), served as chief rabbinical authority in Grodno for approximately forty-five years. Due to his supreme proficiency he was referred to as “the Choshen Mishpat itself”. Passed away in Kislev 1895; left many written Torah Chiddushim in all areas of Halacha.
Leaf [2] pages, 26 cm. Good condition.
The letter concerns a matter of divorce certificate for a young woman whose elderly husband has traveled to Jerusalem and who is pregnant out of wedlock, whereas her innocent husband does not believe this serious circumstance. The letter refers to a letter which the husband wrote, to Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Landau grandson of the Vilna Ga’on. On the other side is a special handwritten letter to the husband with signature “Avraham --- HaCohen”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yehudah Leib son of Rabbi Yekutiel Zalman Rabinowitz (Reb Leib Zalman’s), served as chief rabbinical authority in Grodno for approximately forty-five years. Due to his supreme proficiency he was referred to as “the Choshen Mishpat itself”. Passed away in Kislev 1895; left many written Torah Chiddushim in all areas of Halacha.
Leaf [2] pages, 26 cm. Good condition.
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![Letter regarding a fundraising campaign “for building a new synagogue in Jerusalem” [Hurvat Rabbi Yehudah he-Hasid]. Handwrit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/228.jpg "Letter by Rabbi Moshe Shlomo Zalman Kezir, London 1863")
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Letter regarding a fundraising campaign “for building a new synagogue in Jerusalem” [Hurvat Rabbi Yehudah he-Hasid]. Handwritten and signed by Rabbi Moshe Shlomo Zalman son of Anschel Kezir. London, Adar 1863.
The letter is addressed to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi Yaakov Tumim, Rabbi Yaakov Berlin, Rabbi Yosef Zundel Salant and Rabbi Aryeh son of Rabbi Yerachmiel. The writer of the letter was a wealthy Torah scholar, among the leaders and honorable individuals of the London congregation, (for additional information related to him, see attached material).
20.5 cm. High-quality stationery paper in good condition, postal envelope containing postal and wax stamps attached. Envelope torn and missing stamp.
The letter is addressed to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, Rabbi Yaakov Tumim, Rabbi Yaakov Berlin, Rabbi Yosef Zundel Salant and Rabbi Aryeh son of Rabbi Yerachmiel. The writer of the letter was a wealthy Torah scholar, among the leaders and honorable individuals of the London congregation, (for additional information related to him, see attached material).
20.5 cm. High-quality stationery paper in good condition, postal envelope containing postal and wax stamps attached. Envelope torn and missing stamp.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Long letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Shlomo Zalman ben Rabbi Meir… Zaksh from the Luokė community", to Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Viduklė, 1852.
In the letter, he writes of the plan of his great uncle, Rabbi Shabtai Yaffe "son of Rabbi Evli Yaffe" to ascend to Eretz Israel.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Zaksh (1814-1876) a famous Lithuania Torah genius, due to his great righteousness was known as "Rabbi Zalmele Frumer". Childhood friend of Rabbi Shmuel of Salant. Was rabbi of Biržai, Luokė and Kretinga.
Rabbi Shabtai Yaffe, one of the greatest rabbis of Zamut (Northern Lithuania), served as Av Beit Din of Ponovezh and Jelgava and for 53 years in the rabbinate of Viekšniai. Ascended to Jerusalem in 1852 and died after one year in the month of Kislev 1853. Left behind many manuscripts (not printed) which were kept by his son-in-law Rabbi BenZion Shalaz.
25X22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and folding marks.
In the letter, he writes of the plan of his great uncle, Rabbi Shabtai Yaffe "son of Rabbi Evli Yaffe" to ascend to Eretz Israel.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Zaksh (1814-1876) a famous Lithuania Torah genius, due to his great righteousness was known as "Rabbi Zalmele Frumer". Childhood friend of Rabbi Shmuel of Salant. Was rabbi of Biržai, Luokė and Kretinga.
Rabbi Shabtai Yaffe, one of the greatest rabbis of Zamut (Northern Lithuania), served as Av Beit Din of Ponovezh and Jelgava and for 53 years in the rabbinate of Viekšniai. Ascended to Jerusalem in 1852 and died after one year in the month of Kislev 1853. Left behind many manuscripts (not printed) which were kept by his son-in-law Rabbi BenZion Shalaz.
25X22 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and folding marks.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Letter to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, with handwritten signature of ten “elders of the congregation”, of the Kollel of “Österreich Chassidism”, requesting to receive the funds directly from London, instead of transferring them through an appointee of the Kollel “who will avenge us and do with us as he pleases as known throughout all gates of Zion”. Jerusalem, Kislev 1854.
Signed by ten rabbis, including: Rabbi Shmarya Shmeril Av Beit Din of Harimlov, Rabbi Yisrael of Hungary, the Holy Avraham Zvi [of Bitatsch?]; Rabbi Yehudah Segal; Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen; Rabbi David son of deceased leader and mentor Rabbi Chaim Yehoshua---“ and Rabbi Avigdor Zvi Enda.
The genius Rabbi Shmarya Shmeril Brandris (1780-1857), rabbi of Harimlov, disciple of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Dovid of Buchach. Author of Iyun Tefillah and Kehilot Yaakov. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1852, and settled in Jerusalem. Signed the 1856 ban against institutions of the Haskalah movement. (For additional information related to him see Encyclopedia of Scholars of Galicia, I pp. 618-619).
21.5 cm. Bluish stationery paper, good condition, folding marks and stains.
Signed by ten rabbis, including: Rabbi Shmarya Shmeril Av Beit Din of Harimlov, Rabbi Yisrael of Hungary, the Holy Avraham Zvi [of Bitatsch?]; Rabbi Yehudah Segal; Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen; Rabbi David son of deceased leader and mentor Rabbi Chaim Yehoshua---“ and Rabbi Avigdor Zvi Enda.
The genius Rabbi Shmarya Shmeril Brandris (1780-1857), rabbi of Harimlov, disciple of Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Dovid of Buchach. Author of Iyun Tefillah and Kehilot Yaakov. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1852, and settled in Jerusalem. Signed the 1856 ban against institutions of the Haskalah movement. (For additional information related to him see Encyclopedia of Scholars of Galicia, I pp. 618-619).
21.5 cm. Bluish stationery paper, good condition, folding marks and stains.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Letter with a halachic question, regarding Chalitza, to Rabbi Shmuel of Salant. Manchester. Handwritten and signed by Rabbi Chaim Zussman HaCohen. Kislev 1882.
Rabbi Chaim Zussman (Ze'ev) HaCohen (died c. 1909), son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Rabinowitz Av Beit Din of Vawkavysk and dayan in London. Served as Rabbi of Manchester and after the death of his father-in-law, moved to London to succeed him as dayan in the Beit Din of Rabbi Nathan Adler, author of Netina LaGer, Chief Rabbi of London and its surroundings. His Torah novellae were published through various channels: the Torah MiZion compilations; the book Daltei Teshuva; Passover Hagadda of Spiers.
His responses to this halachic question of Rabbi Chaim Zussman and the responses of Rabbi Shmuel Salant of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector and the Netziv of Volozhin were printed in the book Torat Rabbi Shmuel Salant (Jerusalem, 1998), Part 2, pp. 432-455.
4 pages, 33 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear.
Rabbi Chaim Zussman (Ze'ev) HaCohen (died c. 1909), son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Rabinowitz Av Beit Din of Vawkavysk and dayan in London. Served as Rabbi of Manchester and after the death of his father-in-law, moved to London to succeed him as dayan in the Beit Din of Rabbi Nathan Adler, author of Netina LaGer, Chief Rabbi of London and its surroundings. His Torah novellae were published through various channels: the Torah MiZion compilations; the book Daltei Teshuva; Passover Hagadda of Spiers.
His responses to this halachic question of Rabbi Chaim Zussman and the responses of Rabbi Shmuel Salant of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spector and the Netziv of Volozhin were printed in the book Torat Rabbi Shmuel Salant (Jerusalem, 1998), Part 2, pp. 432-455.
4 pages, 33 cm. Good-fair condition, stains and wear.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Letter to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, requesting to transfer the key of the great charity fund of Zamut Kollel, which was in the hands of deceased Rabbi Yehoshua Pollak, to Rabbi Avraham Yaakov Shavutzky, with signatures of 18 committee members. Jerusalem, Sivan 1891.
Signatures including following rabbis: Rabbi Yehudah Leib Hillman, Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Berzer, Rabbi Shaul Horowitz, Rabbi Benzion Schlosz, Rabbi Yosef Milida, Rabbi Yaakov Scherson, and others.
29 cm. leaf. Fair condition, dry paper, slight damage on folds.
Signatures including following rabbis: Rabbi Yehudah Leib Hillman, Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Berzer, Rabbi Shaul Horowitz, Rabbi Benzion Schlosz, Rabbi Yosef Milida, Rabbi Yaakov Scherson, and others.
29 cm. leaf. Fair condition, dry paper, slight damage on folds.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Letter sent to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, regarding funds for Eretz Israel and the “instigators” against matters of the Vilnius Kollel. Signed by managers of the Kollel: Rabbi Shmuel son of Yosef Zhibertinsky, Rabbi Yaakov Meir and Rabbi Shimon Strasson. Vilnius, 1894.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Zhibertinsky (1818-1898), among greatest rabbis and teachers of Torah in Vilnius. Better known as Rabbi Shmuel Leovicher after his native village Leovich. Arrived to study in Vilnius in his youth, where he studied together with his colleague Rabbi Alexander Moshe Lapidot by Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Throughout the years he became famous and was considered one of greatest Torah scholars of the city, and after the demise of Ga’on Rabbi Yaakov Barret (rabbi of the Chafetz Chaim) and Rabbi Yosef Skovitz, he succeeded them as rabbinical authority and chief of the Beit Din in Vilnius. Was famous in his generation for his tremendous proficiency and sharpness. His genius book Olat Shmuel, was printed after his demise by his grandson (son-in-law of his son) and successor, Rabbi Chanoch Henich Eigis, rabbi in Vilnius.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yaakov Meir Raguler (of city of Raguly; his family name was Kamentsky), exalted genius and famous Tzadik. Colleague and friend from youth of Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Rabinowitz-Teomim, who often refers to him in his writings. Corresponded with Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. Studied Torah from morning until night wrapped in prayer shawl and donning phylacteries, while his wife managed a large shop. After her demise he relocated to city of Vilnius, and was considered one of pillars of the city. Supervised the charity funds for Eretz Israel in Lithuania and its vicinity. Passed away approximately in 1901.
This letter was written during the period of the disputes in the institutional offices in Jerusalem, which affected fundraising worldwide, see items 248 and 338.
27.5 cm. Good condition.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Zhibertinsky (1818-1898), among greatest rabbis and teachers of Torah in Vilnius. Better known as Rabbi Shmuel Leovicher after his native village Leovich. Arrived to study in Vilnius in his youth, where he studied together with his colleague Rabbi Alexander Moshe Lapidot by Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Throughout the years he became famous and was considered one of greatest Torah scholars of the city, and after the demise of Ga’on Rabbi Yaakov Barret (rabbi of the Chafetz Chaim) and Rabbi Yosef Skovitz, he succeeded them as rabbinical authority and chief of the Beit Din in Vilnius. Was famous in his generation for his tremendous proficiency and sharpness. His genius book Olat Shmuel, was printed after his demise by his grandson (son-in-law of his son) and successor, Rabbi Chanoch Henich Eigis, rabbi in Vilnius.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yaakov Meir Raguler (of city of Raguly; his family name was Kamentsky), exalted genius and famous Tzadik. Colleague and friend from youth of Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu Rabinowitz-Teomim, who often refers to him in his writings. Corresponded with Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. Studied Torah from morning until night wrapped in prayer shawl and donning phylacteries, while his wife managed a large shop. After her demise he relocated to city of Vilnius, and was considered one of pillars of the city. Supervised the charity funds for Eretz Israel in Lithuania and its vicinity. Passed away approximately in 1901.
This letter was written during the period of the disputes in the institutional offices in Jerusalem, which affected fundraising worldwide, see items 248 and 338.
27.5 cm. Good condition.
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April 2, 2014
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Letter sent to Rabbi Shmuel of Salant, concerning money donated to the General Committee for Kollelim of Ashkenazim, Pharisees and Chassidim. Jerusalem, Cheshvan 1904.
Nine signatures, headed with the signatures of: Rabbi "Yitzchak Blazer", Rabbi "Menachem Mendel Rabin" and Rabbi "Elimelech Perelman".
Rabbi Yitzchak (Rabbi Itzele) Blazer (1837-1907), prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Leading Torah scholar in his days that spread the ways of the Musar Movement. Served in rabbinate of capital city St. Petersburg, and from 1862-1878 was Rosh Kollel of Kovno. In his later years, resided in Jerusalem. Wrote Pri Yitzchak Responsa and Kochvei Or published together with Or Yisrael authored by his rabbi, Rabbi Yisrael Salant.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Rubin (1850-1916), son of Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Rabbi of Kurtshin, outstanding Torah genius from Galicia and one of the leaders of the Chassidic settlement in Jerusalem. Wrote Masa Meron and Einei Menachem.
For information about Rabbi Eliemelech Perlman, see Item 144.
Official stationery, 29 cm. Fair condition, creases and tears to margins.
Nine signatures, headed with the signatures of: Rabbi "Yitzchak Blazer", Rabbi "Menachem Mendel Rabin" and Rabbi "Elimelech Perelman".
Rabbi Yitzchak (Rabbi Itzele) Blazer (1837-1907), prominent disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant. Leading Torah scholar in his days that spread the ways of the Musar Movement. Served in rabbinate of capital city St. Petersburg, and from 1862-1878 was Rosh Kollel of Kovno. In his later years, resided in Jerusalem. Wrote Pri Yitzchak Responsa and Kochvei Or published together with Or Yisrael authored by his rabbi, Rabbi Yisrael Salant.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Rubin (1850-1916), son of Rabbi Shmuel Aharon Rabbi of Kurtshin, outstanding Torah genius from Galicia and one of the leaders of the Chassidic settlement in Jerusalem. Wrote Masa Meron and Einei Menachem.
For information about Rabbi Eliemelech Perlman, see Item 144.
Official stationery, 29 cm. Fair condition, creases and tears to margins.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Two letters (in Yiddish), which were sent to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, from Rabbi “Yosef son of Moshe HaLevi Kronheimer”, Melbourne (Australia), 1892-1894.
The charitable Rabbi Yosef Kronheimer, from a small Jewish community in Australia in the late 19th century. Originally from Bialystok in Poland. Was in contact with Torah institutions in Jerusalem from approximately 1890. When Rabbi Yosef Rivlin and Rabbi Avraham Shaulson travelled to Australia in 1890 as part of rabbinical emissary to raise funds for the “Va’ad HaKlali”, Rabbi Yosef Kronheimer donated money for purchase of land upon which Knesset Yisrael neighborhood was built. In the following years he generously donated to Torah institutions in Jerusalem and in 1906, 12 apartments were built in the Kronheimer section of Knesset neighbourhood. [It has been related that he was greatly influenced to donate generously as a result of the fact that Rabbi Yosef Rivlin wrote to him in a letter that the Gematria (numerical value) of Yosef Kronheimer is equal to Eretz Israel].
2 letters, 26-27 cm. Good condition.
The charitable Rabbi Yosef Kronheimer, from a small Jewish community in Australia in the late 19th century. Originally from Bialystok in Poland. Was in contact with Torah institutions in Jerusalem from approximately 1890. When Rabbi Yosef Rivlin and Rabbi Avraham Shaulson travelled to Australia in 1890 as part of rabbinical emissary to raise funds for the “Va’ad HaKlali”, Rabbi Yosef Kronheimer donated money for purchase of land upon which Knesset Yisrael neighborhood was built. In the following years he generously donated to Torah institutions in Jerusalem and in 1906, 12 apartments were built in the Kronheimer section of Knesset neighbourhood. [It has been related that he was greatly influenced to donate generously as a result of the fact that Rabbi Yosef Rivlin wrote to him in a letter that the Gematria (numerical value) of Yosef Kronheimer is equal to Eretz Israel].
2 letters, 26-27 cm. Good condition.
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