Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Collection of various sized photographs, some are photographs of Rebbes. Among those photographed are Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Perlow of Novominsk (large photograph), Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenberg (two pictures), Rebbe Chaim Yehuda Meir Hager of Vishiva-Vizhnitz, Rebbe Eliezer Zusia of Skolen, etc. A photograph of a party in the Chernobyl Yeshiva in Jerusalem. More photographs (Lag BaOmer at the gravesite of Shimon HaTzaddik, a policeman and Charedi Jew in Jerusalem during the 1950s, etc.).
16 photographs, varied size and condition (the size of three of them is 20X25 cm).
16 photographs, varied size and condition (the size of three of them is 20X25 cm).
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Photograph Collection. Rabbinical assemblies, important figures and families. Photographs of structures (apparently, yeshivas and synagogues in Europe).
Appearing in some photographs are Rebbes and Rabbis in the US in the 1940s. Among those photographed are: Rebbe Ya'akov Twersky of Skver, Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Kopychintsy , Rebbe Chaim Moshe Yehoshua Schneerson-Twersky of Tomashpol-Koidanovo, Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Perlow of Novominsk and Rebbe Moshe Lifshitz (Brizel) of Philadelphia; Rabbi Reuven Grozovsky (speaking at a convention); etc.
18 photographs. Varied size and condition.
Appearing in some photographs are Rebbes and Rabbis in the US in the 1940s. Among those photographed are: Rebbe Ya'akov Twersky of Skver, Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Kopychintsy , Rebbe Chaim Moshe Yehoshua Schneerson-Twersky of Tomashpol-Koidanovo, Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Perlow of Novominsk and Rebbe Moshe Lifshitz (Brizel) of Philadelphia; Rabbi Reuven Grozovsky (speaking at a convention); etc.
18 photographs. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Class photograph of the Central Holy Yeshiva of Navahrudak. Pinsk, 1931.
At the center of the photograph are the pictures of the "Head of the Yeshiva and its dean Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub", "Rabbi Yitzchak Waldstein – Spiritual Head", "Rabbi Yitzchak Orlansky – Mashgiach" and "Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky – Rosh Metivta" (delivers lectures). Under these photographs are more photographs of the rabbis and young men who studied in the Yeshiva surrounded by more than 200 Yeshiva students. Most of those who appear in the photographs perished in the Holocaust.
The Navahrudak Yeshiva in Pinsk-Karlin was the central yeshiva of the chain of Navahrudak Yeshivot. Established between the two world wars by Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub, a close disciple of the Saba of Navahrudak, it became one of the most large and important yeshivot in Lithuania in those days. The Yeshiva staff was comprised of some of the most outstanding rabbis of the Navahrudak movement who served alongside Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub. Around 1926, Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler, started to serve as Rosh Metivta in the yeshiva. He remained in this position for eight years until he ascended to Eretz Israel in 1934.
Photograph, 16X23 cm. Pasted on the original cardboard. Good-fair condition. Cracks and minor tears.
At the center of the photograph are the pictures of the "Head of the Yeshiva and its dean Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub", "Rabbi Yitzchak Waldstein – Spiritual Head", "Rabbi Yitzchak Orlansky – Mashgiach" and "Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky – Rosh Metivta" (delivers lectures). Under these photographs are more photographs of the rabbis and young men who studied in the Yeshiva surrounded by more than 200 Yeshiva students. Most of those who appear in the photographs perished in the Holocaust.
The Navahrudak Yeshiva in Pinsk-Karlin was the central yeshiva of the chain of Navahrudak Yeshivot. Established between the two world wars by Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub, a close disciple of the Saba of Navahrudak, it became one of the most large and important yeshivot in Lithuania in those days. The Yeshiva staff was comprised of some of the most outstanding rabbis of the Navahrudak movement who served alongside Rabbi Shmuel Weintraub. Around 1926, Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler, started to serve as Rosh Metivta in the yeshiva. He remained in this position for eight years until he ascended to Eretz Israel in 1934.
Photograph, 16X23 cm. Pasted on the original cardboard. Good-fair condition. Cracks and minor tears.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Two Real Photo postcards: • Photograph of Rabbi Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), during the visit of Emperor Franz Josef to Pressburg (Bratislava) in 1913. In the photograph, Franz Josef is seen sitting in his chariot next to his wife, and Rabbi Akiva Sofer, who served at that time as Rabbi of the city of Pressburg, is coming forth to greet them on behalf of the Jewish community. • Three portraits of the Reich family Rabbis: Rabbi Koppel Charif (1766-1836), Av Beit Din of Vrbové, author of Ya'avetz novella; his grandson Rabbi Ya'akov Koppel Reich (1838-1929), Av Beit Din of Budapest; and his son Rabbi Yisrael Reich (died in 1933), Av Beit Din of Bátorove Kosihy, author of Minchat Yisrael.
Varied size, overall good condition. Letter written on the first postcard, sent by post in 1916
Varied size, overall good condition. Letter written on the first postcard, sent by post in 1916
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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• Group photograph and photograph of the final exam, in the yeshiva named after Rabbi Hoffman, Frankfurt, 1936-1937. • Photograph with a dedication from a wedding at the DP camp in Hofgeismar, Germany. February, 1947. • Photograph of Rabbi Herzog, with a group of illegal immigrants (ma'apilim) who were released from a detention camp. • Two photographs of a Mizrachi convention with the participation of Rabbi Herzog, Rabbi Uziel, Rabbi Hadaya and other Rabbis and public figures. Photographed by K. Weiss, Jerusalem. • Photograph of a meeting of Rabbis, yeshiva heads and community leaders in Jerusalem. C. 1950s. • Photograph of Rabbi Nachum Pfeffermann of Latvia [died in 1927, father of the artist Abel Pann]. • Photograph of a Jewish Rabbi, on the background of a table with Shabbat candles. New York, c. 1920s. • Additional photographs.
10 photographs, varied size, good condition.
10 photographs, varied size, good condition.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Elaborate album with original photographs of members of the Salant and Bardaki families. Studio photographs from Jerusalem, Jaffa and the US (among them are photographs taken by the Israeli photographers Krikorian and Sabongi). Turn of the 20th century.
Early, handsome studio photographs. Captions with the names of the people in the photographs appear in most of the album. Photographs of Sheina Chaya Salant as a young woman and next to her husband Rabbi Yosef; Rabbi Yosef Zundel ben Rabbi Shlomo Bardaki; Bechora Sidis – in her childhood and next to her husband; Hinda Salant; Fredel and Alter Bardaki (two photographs); the Tzaddik Rabbi Natan Neta Natkin, etc. • A postcard with the photograph of Rabbi Shmuel Salant (photographer: Tzadok Bassan).
18 photographs of varied sizes + a postcard. An attractive photograph album from the beginning of the 20th century, thick cardboard leaves, gilded edges. Fair condition. Stains. Damages to the album and to its binding. Some photographs are detached from the album.
Early, handsome studio photographs. Captions with the names of the people in the photographs appear in most of the album. Photographs of Sheina Chaya Salant as a young woman and next to her husband Rabbi Yosef; Rabbi Yosef Zundel ben Rabbi Shlomo Bardaki; Bechora Sidis – in her childhood and next to her husband; Hinda Salant; Fredel and Alter Bardaki (two photographs); the Tzaddik Rabbi Natan Neta Natkin, etc. • A postcard with the photograph of Rabbi Shmuel Salant (photographer: Tzadok Bassan).
18 photographs of varied sizes + a postcard. An attractive photograph album from the beginning of the 20th century, thick cardboard leaves, gilded edges. Fair condition. Stains. Damages to the album and to its binding. Some photographs are detached from the album.
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![• Original photograph of Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz Rabbi of Dubrovno, Jerusalem, [c. 1910]. With the inscription: "Phot](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/115_1.jpg "Photograph Collection – Meah She'arim")
![• Original photograph of Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz Rabbi of Dubrovno, Jerusalem, [c. 1910]. With the inscription: "Phot](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/115_2.jpg "Photograph Collection – Meah She'arim")
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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• Original photograph of Rabbi Shaul Chaim Horowitz Rabbi of Dubrovno, Jerusalem, [c. 1910]. With the inscription: "Photograph of the great Torah genius Saba Kadisha Rabbi Shaul Chaim HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Dubrovno. Founder of the Yeshiva Gedola and Talmud Torah… Meah She'arim. Born in Vilna… chosen by Rabbi David Tebil [author of Nachalat David]… as son-in-law, later served in the Rabbinate of Dubrovno for 18 years and wrote many books. In 1883, ascended to Jerusalem where he became Rabbi and posek in Meah She'arim…".
• Two professional photographs of life in the neighborhood of Meah She'arim. Jerusalem, 1980.
• Photograph of Jerusalem Jews in a Chassidic dance. [Mid-20th century].
22X17 cm. Good condition. Restored damage to edges of the inscription. / Two photographs 18X13 cm. Good condition. / 14X9.5 cm. Fair condition. Total of four photographs.
• Two professional photographs of life in the neighborhood of Meah She'arim. Jerusalem, 1980.
• Photograph of Jerusalem Jews in a Chassidic dance. [Mid-20th century].
22X17 cm. Good condition. Restored damage to edges of the inscription. / Two photographs 18X13 cm. Good condition. / 14X9.5 cm. Fair condition. Total of four photographs.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Photo album with photographs of the life of the Jewish community and the synagogue in Moscow under the Communist government. 1978.
Dedication [in Yiddish] from the Moscow community to the Polish Communities Committee.
32 photographs, with handwritten descriptions [in Yiddish], some dated. The photographs portray the synagogue in Moscow and the religious life within the synagogue throughout the year. Photos of people praying on the festivals and High Holidays, blowing the shofar, removing the Torah scroll from the Holy Ark, Passover Seder, Purim feast, Prayer for Peace, setting for a Kiddush, a wedding, etc. The rabbi of the community Rabbi Fishman and the president Shalom Kleinman are seen in some of the photos. There are photographs from the 25th anniversary of the president of the community with the participation of rabbis from abroad: Rabbi Teil of New Jersey and Rabbi Hechtman of Canada.
The Great Synagogue in Moscow was open during the Communist government under the probing eyes of KGB agents. Only few Jews were permitted to pray there, primarily old people, and this privilege too was only granted as lip service which the Soviet government paid to the world. These photos clearly portray the spiritual destitution of the community.
32 photographs, varying size. Placed in an album, 28 cm. Good condition, few stains.
Dedication [in Yiddish] from the Moscow community to the Polish Communities Committee.
32 photographs, with handwritten descriptions [in Yiddish], some dated. The photographs portray the synagogue in Moscow and the religious life within the synagogue throughout the year. Photos of people praying on the festivals and High Holidays, blowing the shofar, removing the Torah scroll from the Holy Ark, Passover Seder, Purim feast, Prayer for Peace, setting for a Kiddush, a wedding, etc. The rabbi of the community Rabbi Fishman and the president Shalom Kleinman are seen in some of the photos. There are photographs from the 25th anniversary of the president of the community with the participation of rabbis from abroad: Rabbi Teil of New Jersey and Rabbi Hechtman of Canada.
The Great Synagogue in Moscow was open during the Communist government under the probing eyes of KGB agents. Only few Jews were permitted to pray there, primarily old people, and this privilege too was only granted as lip service which the Soviet government paid to the world. These photos clearly portray the spiritual destitution of the community.
32 photographs, varying size. Placed in an album, 28 cm. Good condition, few stains.
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![Halichot Eli, Talmudical rules, arranged in alphabetical order. Rabbi Shlomo Elgazi. Izmir, [1658]. Printed by Avraham ben Ye](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/117.jpg "Halichot Eli – Izmir, 1658 – Signatures")
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Halichot Eli, Talmudical rules, arranged in alphabetical order. Rabbi Shlomo Elgazi. Izmir, [1658]. Printed by Avraham ben Yedidya Gabai Kaf Nachat.
Signatures of Rabbi "Yom Tov Krispi" and a curly signature of "Avraham Gedalya".
Rabbi Yom Tov Krispi (Krispin), ascended to Eretz Israel from Fez, Morocco. From 1727-1731, he journeyed to Italy as emissary of the city of Hebron together with Rabbi Avraham Gedalya, a leading Hebron Torah scholar, [grandson of Rabbi Avraham Gedalya of Hebron, author of Brit Avraham on Yalkut Shimoni, died in 1672]. Rabbi Avraham Gedalya signed the Chida’s emissary letter from 1753 and also signed the approbation of the book Sha’ar Yosef written by the Chida and the approbation of Urim Gedolim (Izmir, 1758) as well.
80 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, large moth damage and stains. Worn binding.
One of the first Hebrew printings in Izmir – see article by Y.S. Speigel [Alei Sefer, 4, 1977, pp. 126-127], who writes that the gematria of the printing date includes the numeral of thousands of years (1658) and not (1663) just the numerical value of the letters (the letter “Heh” stands for 5000, not 5).
Signatures of Rabbi "Yom Tov Krispi" and a curly signature of "Avraham Gedalya".
Rabbi Yom Tov Krispi (Krispin), ascended to Eretz Israel from Fez, Morocco. From 1727-1731, he journeyed to Italy as emissary of the city of Hebron together with Rabbi Avraham Gedalya, a leading Hebron Torah scholar, [grandson of Rabbi Avraham Gedalya of Hebron, author of Brit Avraham on Yalkut Shimoni, died in 1672]. Rabbi Avraham Gedalya signed the Chida’s emissary letter from 1753 and also signed the approbation of the book Sha’ar Yosef written by the Chida and the approbation of Urim Gedolim (Izmir, 1758) as well.
80 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, large moth damage and stains. Worn binding.
One of the first Hebrew printings in Izmir – see article by Y.S. Speigel [Alei Sefer, 4, 1977, pp. 126-127], who writes that the gematria of the printing date includes the numeral of thousands of years (1658) and not (1663) just the numerical value of the letters (the letter “Heh” stands for 5000, not 5).
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Sold for: $525
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Damesek Eliezer, Torat Chatat HaKatzar by the Rama on the laws of shechita and treifot, with Damesek Eliezer commentary, by Rabbi Eliezer of Szczebrzeszyn (Shebreshin). Wilhelmsdorf, 1718. First edition.
On the title page appears the signature of "Shimshon Wertheim" – Rabbi Samson Wertheimer (1658-1724), Av Beit Din in Vienna and Chief Rabbi of the Hungarian countries, served also in the rabbinate of Prague and Worms. Renowned Torah genius, leader of the scholars in his time. Was very active on behalf of the Jews due to his good ties with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and with the country’s ministers. He was considered the spiritual and political leader of Central-European Jewry in his times and was called the “Juden Kaiser”. Various tales are told about him and his many activities. He had a very close relationship with the Jews of Eretz Israel and Turkey.
[4], 74 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear, ancient and worn binding, with leather back.
On the title page appears the signature of "Shimshon Wertheim" – Rabbi Samson Wertheimer (1658-1724), Av Beit Din in Vienna and Chief Rabbi of the Hungarian countries, served also in the rabbinate of Prague and Worms. Renowned Torah genius, leader of the scholars in his time. Was very active on behalf of the Jews due to his good ties with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and with the country’s ministers. He was considered the spiritual and political leader of Central-European Jewry in his times and was called the “Juden Kaiser”. Various tales are told about him and his many activities. He had a very close relationship with the Jews of Eretz Israel and Turkey.
[4], 74 leaves. 16.5 cm. Good condition, stains and wear, ancient and worn binding, with leather back.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Pri Chadash, on Yoreh De'ah, Rabbi Chizkiyah di Silva. Amsterdam, 1692. Illustrated title page, printed by David Tartas. First book written by the Pri Chadash and the only one printed while he was yet alive.
This book was met with great approval in Europe, but when the Pri Chadash returned to Jerusalem via Egypt and sages in Egypt criticized his bravado that such a young Torah scholar disputed the opinion of leading halachic authorities of previous generations. They decided (together with two Hebron sages) to ban the study of the book and ruled that it should be put into geniza. For many years, this decision made by the sages of Egypt was maintained, as mentioned in the Ginat Veradim responsa (Yoreh De'ah, Klal 3, 3). The Chida in "the name of great Torah leaders" tells that this decision was only annulled after Rabbi Shlomo Algazi, a close disciple of the Pri Chadash whose Torah knowledge was primarily based on what he learned from his teacher, came to Egypt to serve in the rabbinate.
On the title page appear several ancient signatures: "Chaim Chefetz of Shklov", who signed in 1732, "Bendit ben Rabbi –"; "Shmuel Zuckerman" and an inscription signed, "I bought this with my money, Gavriel Av Beit Din of Lubartów".
Rabbi Gavriel Av Beit Din of Lubartów and Ra'avad of Breslau, relative and close friend of the Nodah B'Yehuda, who mentions things in his name in Tzelach (Tziyun L'Nefesh Chaya) Pesachim 109 and several responsa in the book Nodah B'Yehuda are addressed to him. Some say that he was the father of Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Landau Av Beit Dim of Lubartów, grandfather of Rabbi Shlomo Kluger.
[2], 116, 116, 116-130 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Non-original binding.
Rare edition [due to the ban placed on the book and its placement in geniza].
This book was met with great approval in Europe, but when the Pri Chadash returned to Jerusalem via Egypt and sages in Egypt criticized his bravado that such a young Torah scholar disputed the opinion of leading halachic authorities of previous generations. They decided (together with two Hebron sages) to ban the study of the book and ruled that it should be put into geniza. For many years, this decision made by the sages of Egypt was maintained, as mentioned in the Ginat Veradim responsa (Yoreh De'ah, Klal 3, 3). The Chida in "the name of great Torah leaders" tells that this decision was only annulled after Rabbi Shlomo Algazi, a close disciple of the Pri Chadash whose Torah knowledge was primarily based on what he learned from his teacher, came to Egypt to serve in the rabbinate.
On the title page appear several ancient signatures: "Chaim Chefetz of Shklov", who signed in 1732, "Bendit ben Rabbi –"; "Shmuel Zuckerman" and an inscription signed, "I bought this with my money, Gavriel Av Beit Din of Lubartów".
Rabbi Gavriel Av Beit Din of Lubartów and Ra'avad of Breslau, relative and close friend of the Nodah B'Yehuda, who mentions things in his name in Tzelach (Tziyun L'Nefesh Chaya) Pesachim 109 and several responsa in the book Nodah B'Yehuda are addressed to him. Some say that he was the father of Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Landau Av Beit Dim of Lubartów, grandfather of Rabbi Shlomo Kluger.
[2], 116, 116, 116-130 leaves. 30.5 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Non-original binding.
Rare edition [due to the ban placed on the book and its placement in geniza].
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,500
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Sefer Dvar Shmuel, responsa, by Rabbi Shmuel Abuhav. Venice, 1702. First edition.
Handwritten signature of holy “Rabbi Yaakov HaCohen of Prague” upon title page. This signature is the familiar and well-known signature of the prominent sage of his generation, the genius Maharich - Rabbi Yaakov HaCohen Poppers (1670-1730), Av Beit Din of Frankfurt am Main, author of Shev Yaakov. Born in Prague and educated in Yeshivot of the city. At a young age already served as “Aflant” [sole Dayan for cases of arbitration]. At age 27 was appointed Av Beit Din in Koblenz. In 1718 arrived in Frankfurt am Main and was appointed by Rabbi Shmuel Shatin Katz to fill the position of Rabbi Avraham Broda as rabbi of the city and Rosh Yeshiva. This yeshiva became famous for its students who were Torah giants, as related by the Ramchal in a letter": “a yeshiva of three hundred Torah scholars, who possess a wide heart to understand and to master”.
The Chida, in his book Shem HaGedolim, writes about Rabbi Yaakov HaCohen: “Spread Torah in his prominent and great yeshiva of four hundred exalted students, and educated many students, and many Torah sages were disciples of his, including Rabbi Yosef Steinhardt Av Beit Din of the holy congregation of Furth, author of Zichron Yosef Responsa, the proficient and erudite Rabbi Yosef Vashir-Trilingen Dayan of Ansbach and Rabbi Yaakov Berlin author of Be’er Yaakov”.
Additional signatures and stamps of the famous genius Rabbi Chaim Heller (1879-1960, author of Sefer Hamitzvot and Lechikrei Halachot).
[6], 104 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition, stains of dampness, usage damage and traces of mildew. The signature of the Shev Yaakov is slightly hidden by the stamp of Rabbi Chaim Heller.
Slightly worn cardboard binding.
Handwritten signature of holy “Rabbi Yaakov HaCohen of Prague” upon title page. This signature is the familiar and well-known signature of the prominent sage of his generation, the genius Maharich - Rabbi Yaakov HaCohen Poppers (1670-1730), Av Beit Din of Frankfurt am Main, author of Shev Yaakov. Born in Prague and educated in Yeshivot of the city. At a young age already served as “Aflant” [sole Dayan for cases of arbitration]. At age 27 was appointed Av Beit Din in Koblenz. In 1718 arrived in Frankfurt am Main and was appointed by Rabbi Shmuel Shatin Katz to fill the position of Rabbi Avraham Broda as rabbi of the city and Rosh Yeshiva. This yeshiva became famous for its students who were Torah giants, as related by the Ramchal in a letter": “a yeshiva of three hundred Torah scholars, who possess a wide heart to understand and to master”.
The Chida, in his book Shem HaGedolim, writes about Rabbi Yaakov HaCohen: “Spread Torah in his prominent and great yeshiva of four hundred exalted students, and educated many students, and many Torah sages were disciples of his, including Rabbi Yosef Steinhardt Av Beit Din of the holy congregation of Furth, author of Zichron Yosef Responsa, the proficient and erudite Rabbi Yosef Vashir-Trilingen Dayan of Ansbach and Rabbi Yaakov Berlin author of Be’er Yaakov”.
Additional signatures and stamps of the famous genius Rabbi Chaim Heller (1879-1960, author of Sefer Hamitzvot and Lechikrei Halachot).
[6], 104 leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition, stains of dampness, usage damage and traces of mildew. The signature of the Shev Yaakov is slightly hidden by the stamp of Rabbi Chaim Heller.
Slightly worn cardboard binding.
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