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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
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Pnei Shlomo on Tractate Baba Batra, by Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried. Zhovkva, 1846. First edition. Second book written by Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried, author of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, printed during his life.
Signed ownership inscription on title page "I have purchased it from Rabbi S. Wolner… Monday VaYechi 1846. Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Av Beit Din of Berezan". On the leaf before the title page are various signatures and a handwritten inscription of Torah and Chassidic novellae [commentary on the teaching of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev].
The Maharsham – Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Shwadron (1835-1911), one of the leading Torah authorities of his times, Av Beit Din of Yazlovets, Piątek and Berezhany, was the leading Torah authority in Galicia and in other countries as well. He wrote dozens of works of which the following were printed: Nine volumes of Maharsham responsa, Mishpat Shalom on Choshen Mishpat, his opinion on Hilchot Terefot, Da'at Torah on Shulchan Aruch, Techelet Mordechai on the Torah etc.
[1], 48 leaves (missing 2 additional leaves at the end. Originally: [1], 48, [2] leaves. There are also copies with two title pages: [2], 48, [2] leaves). 33.5 cm. Blue and white paper. Fair condition, worm holes. The title page has many worm damages, professionally restored with paper replacements. New binding.
Signed ownership inscription on title page "I have purchased it from Rabbi S. Wolner… Monday VaYechi 1846. Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Av Beit Din of Berezan". On the leaf before the title page are various signatures and a handwritten inscription of Torah and Chassidic novellae [commentary on the teaching of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev].
The Maharsham – Rabbi Shalom Mordechai HaCohen Shwadron (1835-1911), one of the leading Torah authorities of his times, Av Beit Din of Yazlovets, Piątek and Berezhany, was the leading Torah authority in Galicia and in other countries as well. He wrote dozens of works of which the following were printed: Nine volumes of Maharsham responsa, Mishpat Shalom on Choshen Mishpat, his opinion on Hilchot Terefot, Da'at Torah on Shulchan Aruch, Techelet Mordechai on the Torah etc.
[1], 48 leaves (missing 2 additional leaves at the end. Originally: [1], 48, [2] leaves. There are also copies with two title pages: [2], 48, [2] leaves). 33.5 cm. Blue and white paper. Fair condition, worm holes. The title page has many worm damages, professionally restored with paper replacements. New binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $2,000
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Sefer Ha'Zohar, Part 3 (Vayikra) and Part 4 (Bamidbar Devarim). Slavita, [1824]. Printed by Rabbi Shmuel Avraham Shapira.
Separate title page for Part 4.
Stamps of Rabbi "Meir Arak Av Beit Din of Tarnów" and another stamp from the time he was "Av Beit Din of Buczacz" – Rabbi Meir Arik (1855-1926), one of most famous rabbis in Galicia and a leading rabbi in the pre-Holocaust generation. Native of Grzymalow, disciple of the author of Shav Ya'akov and the Maharsham, he served for many years as Rabbi of Wojsławice and in 1912 was appointed Rabbi of Buczacz. At the outbreak of World War I, he was exiled to Vienna, where he became a close Chassid of the Ruzhin rebbes. At the end of the war, he returned to Poland and was appointed Av Beit Din of Tarnów. He wrote many works, including his book of responsa "Imrei Yosher". Among his disciples were Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin and Rabbi Meshulam Roth.
On the front flyleaf is a handwritten ownership inscription: "I have always refrained from writing a book only because there are people who go four cubits without Netilat Yadayim, belongs to … Rabbi Yosef Arik of Grzymalow" – signed by Rabbi Meir Arik's brother, an outstanding Torah scholar who died at a young age.
115, [1], 117-309. Printed on bluish paper. 19 cm. Fair condition. Spotting, worm damages. Torn flyleaf. Old binding, detached and damaged.
Separate title page for Part 4.
Stamps of Rabbi "Meir Arak Av Beit Din of Tarnów" and another stamp from the time he was "Av Beit Din of Buczacz" – Rabbi Meir Arik (1855-1926), one of most famous rabbis in Galicia and a leading rabbi in the pre-Holocaust generation. Native of Grzymalow, disciple of the author of Shav Ya'akov and the Maharsham, he served for many years as Rabbi of Wojsławice and in 1912 was appointed Rabbi of Buczacz. At the outbreak of World War I, he was exiled to Vienna, where he became a close Chassid of the Ruzhin rebbes. At the end of the war, he returned to Poland and was appointed Av Beit Din of Tarnów. He wrote many works, including his book of responsa "Imrei Yosher". Among his disciples were Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin and Rabbi Meshulam Roth.
On the front flyleaf is a handwritten ownership inscription: "I have always refrained from writing a book only because there are people who go four cubits without Netilat Yadayim, belongs to … Rabbi Yosef Arik of Grzymalow" – signed by Rabbi Meir Arik's brother, an outstanding Torah scholar who died at a young age.
115, [1], 117-309. Printed on bluish paper. 19 cm. Fair condition. Spotting, worm damages. Torn flyleaf. Old binding, detached and damaged.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Chovat HaTalmidim, with other writings from a manuscript and the book Derech HaMelech, by the Rebbe of Piaseczno Kalonymus Kalman Shapira. Tel Aviv, 1956. First edition of Derech HaMelech and the writings printed from manuscripts, and the fourth edition of Chovat HaTalmidim.
On the leaf before the title page, is a handsome dedication for a Bar Mitzvah, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Wosner.
This book is one of the basic books of instruction for G-d's service written for young men: "Its objective is to penetrate and reveal the soul of the student, to realize his potential and to instruct him in G-d's service in the way of Chassidism and connecting to G-d. The book has rules and cautions how to conduct oneself in thought, speech and actions. It also includes three essays explaining some of the mystical secrets of Chassidism and the main principles essential for this service…".
160 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition, spotting and minor wear. Few wormholes. Elaborate leather binding.
On the leaf before the title page, is a handsome dedication for a Bar Mitzvah, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Shmuel HaLevi Wosner.
This book is one of the basic books of instruction for G-d's service written for young men: "Its objective is to penetrate and reveal the soul of the student, to realize his potential and to instruct him in G-d's service in the way of Chassidism and connecting to G-d. The book has rules and cautions how to conduct oneself in thought, speech and actions. It also includes three essays explaining some of the mystical secrets of Chassidism and the main principles essential for this service…".
160 leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition, spotting and minor wear. Few wormholes. Elaborate leather binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $1,875
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Halachic ruling signed by Rabbi Avraham Ashkenazi, emissary of the Tiberias Chassidic Ashkenazi Kollel discussing the tenure of the scribe of one of the communities in the Thessaloniki area, Rosh Chodesh Tamuz 1826.
Following the signed ruling is a halachic responsum (in another handwriting) written after 1827 by one of the community's Torah scholars regarding that community scribe whose deeds are not favorable and he has no privilege and tenure to hold his position.
Rabbi Avraham Ashkenazi, emissary of the Tiberias Chassidic Kollel to Oriental countries during 1798, 1808, 1818 and 1826. On his travels to Turkey and North Africa, he succeeded in finding steady supporters of the Chassidic settlements in the Galilee and in Tiberias. Oriental Torah scholars write his novellae of ethics and Chassidism in their books. This ruling as well portrays Rabbi Ashkenazi's senior stature as a regulator and halachic authority on community matters as usual with Eretz Israel emissaries of those times.
4 pages, 22 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and spotting, wear damages on second leaf.
Following the signed ruling is a halachic responsum (in another handwriting) written after 1827 by one of the community's Torah scholars regarding that community scribe whose deeds are not favorable and he has no privilege and tenure to hold his position.
Rabbi Avraham Ashkenazi, emissary of the Tiberias Chassidic Kollel to Oriental countries during 1798, 1808, 1818 and 1826. On his travels to Turkey and North Africa, he succeeded in finding steady supporters of the Chassidic settlements in the Galilee and in Tiberias. Oriental Torah scholars write his novellae of ethics and Chassidism in their books. This ruling as well portrays Rabbi Ashkenazi's senior stature as a regulator and halachic authority on community matters as usual with Eretz Israel emissaries of those times.
4 pages, 22 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and spotting, wear damages on second leaf.
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The Old Yishuv in Jerusalem and Hebron – Letters to Rabbi Shmuel Salant
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
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A sales bill of a courtyard [called Der al Tufacha in Arabic] to the heads of the Ashkenazi Kollel [Kollel Perushim]. Jerusalem, 1836.
Signed by: "Avraham ben Rabbi Y.Z. Ashkenazi", Rabbi Avraham of Khislavichi (a gabai of Kollel Perushim in Safed and Jerusalem), and Moshe Yitzchak ben Rabbi Bezalel HaCohen".
On the reverse side of the leaf: "A bill of sale of the courtyard of the Kollel… and it belongs to our Kollel by G-d's goodness in favor of the needy of our Kollel Perushim in 1836, by Aryeh Ne'eman".
This certificate was publicized by Pinchas Grievsky, Zichron L'Chovivim HaRishonim, Booklet 10, Jerusalem 1928, pp. 17-19.
Height; 24 cm. Width: 35 cm. Good condition, few stains. Folding marks.
Signed by: "Avraham ben Rabbi Y.Z. Ashkenazi", Rabbi Avraham of Khislavichi (a gabai of Kollel Perushim in Safed and Jerusalem), and Moshe Yitzchak ben Rabbi Bezalel HaCohen".
On the reverse side of the leaf: "A bill of sale of the courtyard of the Kollel… and it belongs to our Kollel by G-d's goodness in favor of the needy of our Kollel Perushim in 1836, by Aryeh Ne'eman".
This certificate was publicized by Pinchas Grievsky, Zichron L'Chovivim HaRishonim, Booklet 10, Jerusalem 1928, pp. 17-19.
Height; 24 cm. Width: 35 cm. Good condition, few stains. Folding marks.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, description of a journey to the tomb of Aharon HaCohen in Hor HaHar (near Petra in South Jordan), in Cheshvan 1851. [Jerusalem, 19th century].
The writer copies the testimony of "a Torah scholar with fear of Heaven who studies Torah and serves G-d night and day and fasts all his life… Most of the summer he stays in Meron in the Beit Midrash of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai…". This Torah scholar, who dwelled in Jerusalem in the "courtyard of the outstanding rabbi… the chairman of the Austrich Kollel", describes a journey undertaken with his cousin in 1851 to the tomb of Aharon HaCohen in Hor HaHar in Petra (Jordan). Many amazing (and imaginary) stories appear in his description of this journey [some are influenced by other descriptions of similar journeys to Aharon HaCohen's tomb, see attached material]. At the beginning of his travels, he passed through Hebron and heard that they have a tradition from early sources that "One hundred and twenty years or more have passed since a Jew have visited this holy place…". The Hebron sages told him of a quorum of Chassidim who went to pray at the gravesite of Aharon following a "harsh decree in the city of Hebron". There they came upon a wondrous event at the end of which Eliyahu HaNavi revealed himself and told them that they merited a great miracle. In spite of the warnings of the Hebron sages, the writer and his cousin continued their travels and he testifies to a detailed description of the dangerous journey. After praying at the tomb of Aharon HaCohen, Arab guides offered to show them the graves of the Jewish nation who left Egypt and died in the desert. The guides took them to the place and they saw giant bodies: "From afar, we saw giant people lying in their clothing… We saw their ankles one floor from the ground, about six cubits…".
[1] Leaf, 29 cm, written on both sides. Fair-poor condition, tears with omissions, restored with tape.
The writer copies the testimony of "a Torah scholar with fear of Heaven who studies Torah and serves G-d night and day and fasts all his life… Most of the summer he stays in Meron in the Beit Midrash of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai…". This Torah scholar, who dwelled in Jerusalem in the "courtyard of the outstanding rabbi… the chairman of the Austrich Kollel", describes a journey undertaken with his cousin in 1851 to the tomb of Aharon HaCohen in Hor HaHar in Petra (Jordan). Many amazing (and imaginary) stories appear in his description of this journey [some are influenced by other descriptions of similar journeys to Aharon HaCohen's tomb, see attached material]. At the beginning of his travels, he passed through Hebron and heard that they have a tradition from early sources that "One hundred and twenty years or more have passed since a Jew have visited this holy place…". The Hebron sages told him of a quorum of Chassidim who went to pray at the gravesite of Aharon following a "harsh decree in the city of Hebron". There they came upon a wondrous event at the end of which Eliyahu HaNavi revealed himself and told them that they merited a great miracle. In spite of the warnings of the Hebron sages, the writer and his cousin continued their travels and he testifies to a detailed description of the dangerous journey. After praying at the tomb of Aharon HaCohen, Arab guides offered to show them the graves of the Jewish nation who left Egypt and died in the desert. The guides took them to the place and they saw giant bodies: "From afar, we saw giant people lying in their clothing… We saw their ankles one floor from the ground, about six cubits…".
[1] Leaf, 29 cm, written on both sides. Fair-poor condition, tears with omissions, restored with tape.
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The Old Yishuv in Jerusalem and Hebron – Letters to Rabbi Shmuel Salant
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Letter in handwriting and with a signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Tanchum of congregation of Sudargas to his friend from youth the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Salant. [Vilnius?, c. 1858].
In the letter Rabbi Yosef Tanchum relates the rabbinical position offered to Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, among community leaders of Białystok (unknown from any other source), and portrays his friends from youth: “… the righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Salanter is still in Kovno; the community of Białystok eagerly awaits him; he is not yet well and has traveled to bathe in the sea of Kartinda, may G-d send him a speedy recovery. Rabbi Yechiel Heller resided in Flongian and left Sovalk. [On the 18th of Tamuz 1858 Rabbi Yechiel Heller author of Amudei Or resigned from the Sovalk rabbinate and traveled to Flongian – for additional information see Our Rabbis of the Diaspora, II, pp. 231-232]. Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Shater passed away and was eulogized by all. [Rabbi Naftali of Shat son of Rabbi Ephraim, Av Beit Din of Shat adjacent to Kaidan, among Torah giants of Lithuania, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. His approbations were printed in various books (from the 1830’s). Enthusiastically cited in books of his contemporary rabbis, who refer to him as “the sage has already instructed”].
Later in the letter he presents Divrei Torah which includes his responses to contemporary enlightenists who ridiculed authenticity and holiness of sayings of the Sages. At end of letter he relates blessings of welfare to Rabbi Yosef Zundel Salant, father-in-law of Rabbi Shmuel.
Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Tanchum (Termus) son of Rabbi David of Antkalia, among leading Torah scholars of Lithuania, proofread many books which were printed in printing presses of the Rom family in Vilnius, and is mentioned in preface of the Natziv to his book Ha’amek She’ela (thanking him for his assistance in clarifying correct commentaries and versions in Sefer HaShe’iltot) as well as in introduction to the books Keren Ora and more. His glosses for Chidushei HaRitva on laws of vows were printed in the Vilnius printing press in 1843. His comments on laws of Bechorot [firstborns] with Maharit Algazi, were printed in the Vilnius printing press in 1866.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yehuda Abelson writes in reference to glosses of Rabbi Yosef Tanchum on Seder Taharot: “Although the proofreader, Rabbi Yosef Tanchum son of Rabbi David is as proficient in Shas and Rishonim as one of the leading contemporary rabbis, since his oppressors degrade him it was impossible for him to revise and correct the entire book” (Sefer Zichron Yehuda, Vilnius 1851, introduction to Chidushei Rabbi Betzalel HaKohen. Presented in Binyan Shlomo responsa, Jerusalem, 1992, section II, Siman 14).
21.5 cm. Good condition.
In the letter Rabbi Yosef Tanchum relates the rabbinical position offered to Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, among community leaders of Białystok (unknown from any other source), and portrays his friends from youth: “… the righteous Ga’on Rabbi Yisrael Salanter is still in Kovno; the community of Białystok eagerly awaits him; he is not yet well and has traveled to bathe in the sea of Kartinda, may G-d send him a speedy recovery. Rabbi Yechiel Heller resided in Flongian and left Sovalk. [On the 18th of Tamuz 1858 Rabbi Yechiel Heller author of Amudei Or resigned from the Sovalk rabbinate and traveled to Flongian – for additional information see Our Rabbis of the Diaspora, II, pp. 231-232]. Ga’on Rabbi Naftali Shater passed away and was eulogized by all. [Rabbi Naftali of Shat son of Rabbi Ephraim, Av Beit Din of Shat adjacent to Kaidan, among Torah giants of Lithuania, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. His approbations were printed in various books (from the 1830’s). Enthusiastically cited in books of his contemporary rabbis, who refer to him as “the sage has already instructed”].
Later in the letter he presents Divrei Torah which includes his responses to contemporary enlightenists who ridiculed authenticity and holiness of sayings of the Sages. At end of letter he relates blessings of welfare to Rabbi Yosef Zundel Salant, father-in-law of Rabbi Shmuel.
Ga’on Rabbi Yosef Tanchum (Termus) son of Rabbi David of Antkalia, among leading Torah scholars of Lithuania, proofread many books which were printed in printing presses of the Rom family in Vilnius, and is mentioned in preface of the Natziv to his book Ha’amek She’ela (thanking him for his assistance in clarifying correct commentaries and versions in Sefer HaShe’iltot) as well as in introduction to the books Keren Ora and more. His glosses for Chidushei HaRitva on laws of vows were printed in the Vilnius printing press in 1843. His comments on laws of Bechorot [firstborns] with Maharit Algazi, were printed in the Vilnius printing press in 1866.
The Ga’on Rabbi Yehuda Abelson writes in reference to glosses of Rabbi Yosef Tanchum on Seder Taharot: “Although the proofreader, Rabbi Yosef Tanchum son of Rabbi David is as proficient in Shas and Rishonim as one of the leading contemporary rabbis, since his oppressors degrade him it was impossible for him to revise and correct the entire book” (Sefer Zichron Yehuda, Vilnius 1851, introduction to Chidushei Rabbi Betzalel HaKohen. Presented in Binyan Shlomo responsa, Jerusalem, 1992, section II, Siman 14).
21.5 cm. Good condition.
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Bill of testimony for will of philanthropist upon his deathbed, Rabbi Baruch Arband of Adess. Jerusalem, Av 1859.
In the first will the devisor appoints Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant and Rabbi Shmuel of Salant as custodians of his estate. Signed witnesses: “Rabbi Asher son of Rabbi Ya’akov Goldman of Pinsk”, “Rabbi Leibush son of Rabbi M. of Satanov” and signature of devisor himself [in shaky handwriting]: “Baruch Arband”.
Bill contains two additional wills signed by witnesses Rabbi “Elimelech Dov of Karlin” [father of famous Dayan Rabbi Aryeh Leib son of chief Av Beit Din Hirschler], Rabbi “Leibush son of Rabbi M. of Satanov”, “Rabbi Tzvi of Ohel” and Rabbi “Shlmo son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz Elbo”.
37 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, tears on folds.
In the first will the devisor appoints Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant and Rabbi Shmuel of Salant as custodians of his estate. Signed witnesses: “Rabbi Asher son of Rabbi Ya’akov Goldman of Pinsk”, “Rabbi Leibush son of Rabbi M. of Satanov” and signature of devisor himself [in shaky handwriting]: “Baruch Arband”.
Bill contains two additional wills signed by witnesses Rabbi “Elimelech Dov of Karlin” [father of famous Dayan Rabbi Aryeh Leib son of chief Av Beit Din Hirschler], Rabbi “Leibush son of Rabbi M. of Satanov”, “Rabbi Tzvi of Ohel” and Rabbi “Shlmo son of Rabbi Naftali Hertz Elbo”.
37 cm. leaf. Good-fair condition, tears on folds.
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Letter by “appointees and managers of Kollel members of Warsaw”; confirmation of receipt of funds sent by Ga’on Rabbi Eliyahu (Guttmacher), rabbi of Grodzisk. Jerusalem, Cheshvan, 1857.
Stamp of Kollel with handwritten signature of three Kollel directors: Rabbi “Fischel L” [Levi-Rubin] – appointee of “Poland Kollel”, Rabbi “Ya’akov Yehuda” - Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Yehuda Levi, 1813-1889, extraordinary and righteous genius and Kabbalist, proficient in revealed and esoteric realms of Torah. Served as rabbi in Sleshin. Immigrated to Jerusalem together with his two brothers, Rabbi Asher Lemel Av Beit Din of Galin and Rabbi Nachum Av Beit Din of Shadik, following dream which all three dreamt during same night that they should immigrate to Eretz Israel. Served as chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem for over forty years, and Rabbi “Mordechai Meir Robin-Zohn” - served as Av Beit Din of Mezeritch in Poland and Dayan in Jerusalem, passed away in 1861.
9X11.5 cm. Good-fair condition, slight creases and spotting.
Stamp of Kollel with handwritten signature of three Kollel directors: Rabbi “Fischel L” [Levi-Rubin] – appointee of “Poland Kollel”, Rabbi “Ya’akov Yehuda” - Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Yehuda Levi, 1813-1889, extraordinary and righteous genius and Kabbalist, proficient in revealed and esoteric realms of Torah. Served as rabbi in Sleshin. Immigrated to Jerusalem together with his two brothers, Rabbi Asher Lemel Av Beit Din of Galin and Rabbi Nachum Av Beit Din of Shadik, following dream which all three dreamt during same night that they should immigrate to Eretz Israel. Served as chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem for over forty years, and Rabbi “Mordechai Meir Robin-Zohn” - served as Av Beit Din of Mezeritch in Poland and Dayan in Jerusalem, passed away in 1861.
9X11.5 cm. Good-fair condition, slight creases and spotting.
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Letter pertaining to accounting of funds which were sent to Jerusalem for holiday of Pesach by Rabbi Ya’akov Tzvi Meklenburg Av Beit Din of Koenigsberg congregation (author of HaKtav VeHaKabala). Jerusalem, Nisan 1856.
Signed by three directors of the Warsaw Kollel (Poland Kollel): Rabbi “Fischel L.” [Levi-Rubin] appointee of “Poland Kollel”, Rabbi “David Tuvia of Łomża" – 1803-1863, among leaders of HaYishuv HaYashan [old settlement] in Jerusalem, father of Rabbi Yehoshua Yellin, and Rabbi “Mordechai Meir Robin-Zohn” – Av Beit Din of Mezeritch in Poland and Dayan in Jerusalem, passed away in 1861.
21.5 cm. leaf. Thin bluish stationery. Good condition.
Signed by three directors of the Warsaw Kollel (Poland Kollel): Rabbi “Fischel L.” [Levi-Rubin] appointee of “Poland Kollel”, Rabbi “David Tuvia of Łomża" – 1803-1863, among leaders of HaYishuv HaYashan [old settlement] in Jerusalem, father of Rabbi Yehoshua Yellin, and Rabbi “Mordechai Meir Robin-Zohn” – Av Beit Din of Mezeritch in Poland and Dayan in Jerusalem, passed away in 1861.
21.5 cm. leaf. Thin bluish stationery. Good condition.
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Letter confirming receipt of funds from estate of philanthropist Aryeh Leib Solomons of London, by Rabbi Moses Montefiore. Signed by directors of Vohlin Kollel (of Ruzhin-Sadigura Chassidim). Includes illustrated stamp of “Ashkenazi Congregation of Chassidim”. Jerusalem, 1855.
Signed by “Nissan Beck” (1815-1890, son of Rabbi Yisrael Beck of Berdychiv, appointee of Kollelim of the Chassidim and among leaders of community of Jerusalem), Ga’on Rabbi “Shlomo Pinchas Av Beit Din of Housen” (passed away in 1861, and as written in his will, his epitaph states: “The humble Rabbi of Housen, Rabbi Shlomo Pinchas son of Rabbi Elkana) and Rabbi “Yosef Rokeach” (of city of Uman).
21 cm. Thin blue stationery. Good condition. Slightly damaged.
Signed by “Nissan Beck” (1815-1890, son of Rabbi Yisrael Beck of Berdychiv, appointee of Kollelim of the Chassidim and among leaders of community of Jerusalem), Ga’on Rabbi “Shlomo Pinchas Av Beit Din of Housen” (passed away in 1861, and as written in his will, his epitaph states: “The humble Rabbi of Housen, Rabbi Shlomo Pinchas son of Rabbi Elkana) and Rabbi “Yosef Rokeach” (of city of Uman).
21 cm. Thin blue stationery. Good condition. Slightly damaged.
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* Handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Leib Klivansky, to Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Concerning estate of his grandfather the righteous Rabbi Shmuel (Ragalir) who passed away in Elul 1855 in Jerusalem. Kovno, third of Mar-Cheshvan 1855.
* Bill of defrayal of estate with signatures of sons of righteous Rabbi Shmuel son of Rabbi Chaim: Rabbi Yechezkel, Rabbi Chaim Aryeh and Rabbi Avraham Zundel. Pakruojis, 15 Mar-Cheshvan 1855.
Includes written authorization of rabbinical court of city of Pakruojis “Sons of righteous Rabbi Shmuel have signed before us…”, handwritten signatures of rabbis: Rabbi Aryeh Ze'ev son of Rabbi Shalom “of Pakruojis”, Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu son of Rabbi Ze'ev and Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh son of Rabbi Reuven.
Righteous Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel of Regola (Lithuania). Immigrated to Jerusalem and served as chief Av Beit Din. Authored Chidushei Torah demonstrating his profound erudition and sharpness. Known for his righteous and exemplary conduct. Was generously charitable and founded a synagogue and Mikveh in courtyard of “The Churva” in Jerusalem. In old registry of Ashkenazi congregation he is referred to as: “The great luminary, the righteous Rabbi Shmuel, rabbi of Regola and chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem; passed away on 7th of Elul 1855). [For additional information related to him see, History of Scholars of Jerusalem, III, chapter 7, clause 14).
His grandson, Rabbi Leib Klivansky (1817-1889), among dignitaries and philanthropists of Kovno, among well-known lobbyists of the upper echelon of Perterberg. Chief Gabay of Eretz Israel and among leaders of “Chibbat Tzion”.
2 leaves, thin bluish stationery, varying condition. Good condition. Minor moth damages.
* Bill of defrayal of estate with signatures of sons of righteous Rabbi Shmuel son of Rabbi Chaim: Rabbi Yechezkel, Rabbi Chaim Aryeh and Rabbi Avraham Zundel. Pakruojis, 15 Mar-Cheshvan 1855.
Includes written authorization of rabbinical court of city of Pakruojis “Sons of righteous Rabbi Shmuel have signed before us…”, handwritten signatures of rabbis: Rabbi Aryeh Ze'ev son of Rabbi Shalom “of Pakruojis”, Rabbi Yitzchak Eliyahu son of Rabbi Ze'ev and Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh son of Rabbi Reuven.
Righteous Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel of Regola (Lithuania). Immigrated to Jerusalem and served as chief Av Beit Din. Authored Chidushei Torah demonstrating his profound erudition and sharpness. Known for his righteous and exemplary conduct. Was generously charitable and founded a synagogue and Mikveh in courtyard of “The Churva” in Jerusalem. In old registry of Ashkenazi congregation he is referred to as: “The great luminary, the righteous Rabbi Shmuel, rabbi of Regola and chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem; passed away on 7th of Elul 1855). [For additional information related to him see, History of Scholars of Jerusalem, III, chapter 7, clause 14).
His grandson, Rabbi Leib Klivansky (1817-1889), among dignitaries and philanthropists of Kovno, among well-known lobbyists of the upper echelon of Perterberg. Chief Gabay of Eretz Israel and among leaders of “Chibbat Tzion”.
2 leaves, thin bluish stationery, varying condition. Good condition. Minor moth damages.
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The Old Yishuv in Jerusalem and Hebron – Letters to Rabbi Shmuel Salant
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