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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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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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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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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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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Long letter (8 pages) of responsa in handwriting and signature of the Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Ever Hirschowitz to the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Salant in Jerusalem. Melbourne (Australia), 1893.
The writer of the letter discusses well-known halachic issue: prayer for rain during summer, in countries of southern hemisphere, where winter occurs during summer months. Later in letter Rabbi Avraham states a detailed report and as to the proper manner of conduct regarding the severe halachic transgressions performed by the She’erit Israel Beit Din, which is lenient in respect to many fundamental laws pertaining to marital relations, i.e.: unlawfully permitting a married man’s wife and procreation of bastards throughout the Jewish nation as well as additional problematic issues regarding management of community (marketing of worm-eaten Matzot on Passover, and more). Letter signed twice.
The Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Ever Hirschowitz (1840-1924) was born in Lithuania. In 1884 he embarked on a dispatch mission to England and from approximately 1890 relocated to Melbourne, Australia and served as rabbinical authority in New York. In 1922 immigrated to Jerusalem. Among books which he authored: Beit Avraham responsa book and Beit Midrash Shmuel containing sermons which he delivered. Printed the Ohel Sarah book which contains laws for women (in English) which was printed in several editions. Partial sections of this letter were printed in his book Torat Rabbi Shmuel of Salant (Jerusalem, 1998), section I, pp. 20-22.
8 pages, approx. 18 cm. Good-fair condition, tears without damage to text.
The writer of the letter discusses well-known halachic issue: prayer for rain during summer, in countries of southern hemisphere, where winter occurs during summer months. Later in letter Rabbi Avraham states a detailed report and as to the proper manner of conduct regarding the severe halachic transgressions performed by the She’erit Israel Beit Din, which is lenient in respect to many fundamental laws pertaining to marital relations, i.e.: unlawfully permitting a married man’s wife and procreation of bastards throughout the Jewish nation as well as additional problematic issues regarding management of community (marketing of worm-eaten Matzot on Passover, and more). Letter signed twice.
The Ga’on Rabbi Avraham Ever Hirschowitz (1840-1924) was born in Lithuania. In 1884 he embarked on a dispatch mission to England and from approximately 1890 relocated to Melbourne, Australia and served as rabbinical authority in New York. In 1922 immigrated to Jerusalem. Among books which he authored: Beit Avraham responsa book and Beit Midrash Shmuel containing sermons which he delivered. Printed the Ohel Sarah book which contains laws for women (in English) which was printed in several editions. Partial sections of this letter were printed in his book Torat Rabbi Shmuel of Salant (Jerusalem, 1998), section I, pp. 20-22.
8 pages, approx. 18 cm. Good-fair condition, tears without damage to text.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Lengthy friendly letter containing Divrei Torah (on Sugiya of DeHo’il) by the Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman son of Rabbi Meir Zacks. Pinsk, 1834.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Zacks (1814-1876), righteous Ga’on, among famous Torah giants of Lithuania. Due to his exemplary righteousness was known as “Rabbi Zalmale Frumer”. Friend from youth of Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Served as rabbi of towns of Birzai, Luoke and Kretinga. Rabbi Shmuel Salant was merely 19 years old when Zacks wrote this letter, however, already at this young age was known as a famous rabbinical authority and was equivalent in his wisdom to the giants of his generation. This letter was printed in Sefer Torat Rabbi Shmuel of Salant (Jerusalem, 1998), section III, chapter 151, pp. 179-183.
35 cm. leaf. 2 completely written pages. Good-fair condition, spotting, wear and minor damage.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Zacks (1814-1876), righteous Ga’on, among famous Torah giants of Lithuania. Due to his exemplary righteousness was known as “Rabbi Zalmale Frumer”. Friend from youth of Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Served as rabbi of towns of Birzai, Luoke and Kretinga. Rabbi Shmuel Salant was merely 19 years old when Zacks wrote this letter, however, already at this young age was known as a famous rabbinical authority and was equivalent in his wisdom to the giants of his generation. This letter was printed in Sefer Torat Rabbi Shmuel of Salant (Jerusalem, 1998), section III, chapter 151, pp. 179-183.
35 cm. leaf. 2 completely written pages. Good-fair condition, spotting, wear and minor damage.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Long letter (9 pages) regarding halachic issue pertaining to permit of one hundred rabbis, in handwriting and signature of Rabbi Chaim Zussman HaCohen Av Beit Din of Manchester, to the Ga’on Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Manchester, Shvat 1889.
The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Zussman (Ze’ev) HaCohen (passed away in approximately 1909), son-in-law of Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Rabinowitz Av Beit Din of Volkobichek and Dayan in London. Served as Av Beit Din of Manchester, and following demise of his father-in-law relocated to London and succeeded him as Dayan in Beit Din of Rabbi Natan Adler author of Netina LaGer, chief rabbi of London. His Torah Chidushim were published in several books: Torah MeTzion collection; Daltei Teshuva, Pesach Haggadah of Speiers. This response as well as responses by Rabbi Shmuel Salant were printed in Sefer Torat Rabbi Shmuel Salant. (Jerusalem, 1998), section II, chapter 103, from page 320.
9 pages, 18 cm. Good condition.
The Ga’on Rabbi Chaim Zussman (Ze’ev) HaCohen (passed away in approximately 1909), son-in-law of Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Rabinowitz Av Beit Din of Volkobichek and Dayan in London. Served as Av Beit Din of Manchester, and following demise of his father-in-law relocated to London and succeeded him as Dayan in Beit Din of Rabbi Natan Adler author of Netina LaGer, chief rabbi of London. His Torah Chidushim were published in several books: Torah MeTzion collection; Daltei Teshuva, Pesach Haggadah of Speiers. This response as well as responses by Rabbi Shmuel Salant were printed in Sefer Torat Rabbi Shmuel Salant. (Jerusalem, 1998), section II, chapter 103, from page 320.
9 pages, 18 cm. Good condition.
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Printed pamphlet, with two halachic responses concerning vacating graves and burying ashes of cremated bodies, by Rabbi Meir Lerner Av Beit Din of Altona. Printed without a title page in Cracow 1903.
On the margins of the last page, Rabbi Meir Lerner added a handwritten letter addressed to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, with a request that he express his opinion on the responsa in the pamphlet. Rabbi Meir writes that "almost all the leading Jewish rabbis" already agreed with him and he lists the names of several rabbis.
In 1903, the question of vacating graves for paving a road arose in Altona to which Rabbi Lerner wrote the first responsum in this pamphlet. The second responsum deals with burying the ashes of bodies cremated by request. Rabbi Lerner printed the pamphlet and sent it to many rabbis. Rabbi Chanoch Ehrentrau of Munich printed the pamphlet Cheker Halacha as "a response to the pamphlets printed by Dr. Lerner Av Beit Din of Altona" (Munich 1904). A year later, Rabbi Meir printed the book Chayei Olam (Berlin 1905), with dozens of letters of responsa which he received from rabbis throughout the world who agreed with his opinion which also included the responsum of Rabbi Shmuel Salant of Jerusalem.
Enclosed is the envelope in which the pamphlet was sent from Altona to Jerusalem.
8 pages. 25 cm. Good condition, folding marks [for placing the pamphlet into the envelope], wear and few stains. + an envelope, with tears.
On the margins of the last page, Rabbi Meir Lerner added a handwritten letter addressed to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, with a request that he express his opinion on the responsa in the pamphlet. Rabbi Meir writes that "almost all the leading Jewish rabbis" already agreed with him and he lists the names of several rabbis.
In 1903, the question of vacating graves for paving a road arose in Altona to which Rabbi Lerner wrote the first responsum in this pamphlet. The second responsum deals with burying the ashes of bodies cremated by request. Rabbi Lerner printed the pamphlet and sent it to many rabbis. Rabbi Chanoch Ehrentrau of Munich printed the pamphlet Cheker Halacha as "a response to the pamphlets printed by Dr. Lerner Av Beit Din of Altona" (Munich 1904). A year later, Rabbi Meir printed the book Chayei Olam (Berlin 1905), with dozens of letters of responsa which he received from rabbis throughout the world who agreed with his opinion which also included the responsum of Rabbi Shmuel Salant of Jerusalem.
Enclosed is the envelope in which the pamphlet was sent from Altona to Jerusalem.
8 pages. 25 cm. Good condition, folding marks [for placing the pamphlet into the envelope], wear and few stains. + an envelope, with tears.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Letter by Badatz Kashrut of city of Zaloshitz, to Ga’on Rabbi Shimshon Orenstein, Av Beit Din of Kalish and “President of Holy City”. Signed by the rabbis of the city Rabbi Moshe Yechiel HaLevi and the three Dayanim along with signatures of an additional five leaders of the congregation and Gabayim of charity funds of Eretz Israel. Zaloshitz, 1894.
Letter pertains to discrimination regarding division of funds in the Poland Kollel; refusal to include Rabbi Tzvi Asher Cahana Shapiro as recipient of funds despite the rabbinical ruling of the Badatz. Signed by: “Rabbi Moshe Yechiel HaLevi” and Dayanim: “Levi son of Rabbi D---“, “Shmuel…”, “Yosef --- rabbinical authority”. Leaders of the congregation: “Moshe Mamelak”, “Yisrael Holtzberger HaCohen”, [“Ben Zion--?”], “Avraham Yehoshua --- Gabay of Etrogim [citrons] for Eretz Israel” and Rabbi “Tzvi Yissachar Dov Hershnowitz”.
Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Yechiel HaLevi (Stashevsky) Av Beit Din of Dzialozyce (adjacent to Kielce, Poland), among Chassidim of Peshischa. (Passed away in 1904 at the age of ninety, Hapeles, year 4, pp. 882 – and Otzar HaRabbanim 15482 lists that passed away at age 83).
33.5 cm. Fair condition, wear damage and spotting. Four stamps in Hebrew and Polish.
Letter pertains to discrimination regarding division of funds in the Poland Kollel; refusal to include Rabbi Tzvi Asher Cahana Shapiro as recipient of funds despite the rabbinical ruling of the Badatz. Signed by: “Rabbi Moshe Yechiel HaLevi” and Dayanim: “Levi son of Rabbi D---“, “Shmuel…”, “Yosef --- rabbinical authority”. Leaders of the congregation: “Moshe Mamelak”, “Yisrael Holtzberger HaCohen”, [“Ben Zion--?”], “Avraham Yehoshua --- Gabay of Etrogim [citrons] for Eretz Israel” and Rabbi “Tzvi Yissachar Dov Hershnowitz”.
Ga’on Rabbi Moshe Yechiel HaLevi (Stashevsky) Av Beit Din of Dzialozyce (adjacent to Kielce, Poland), among Chassidim of Peshischa. (Passed away in 1904 at the age of ninety, Hapeles, year 4, pp. 882 – and Otzar HaRabbanim 15482 lists that passed away at age 83).
33.5 cm. Fair condition, wear damage and spotting. Four stamps in Hebrew and Polish.
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Letter to Rabbi Shmuel Salant, regarding arrangement of divorce for Rabbi Shneur Zalman son of Naftali of Karlin, who immigrated to Jerusalem, and his wife who remained in Mogilev and is unable to travel to him “since she does not possess provisions” for traveling. Mogilev, 1879.
Signed by rabbinical judges: Rabbi “Moshe Yitzchak HaCohen Rabinowitz”, rabbinical authority, Rabbi “Binyamin Eliyahu Hirshowitz” and Rabbi “Binyamin Beinish… [Ravinsky?]”.
22 cm. Good condition, slight creases.
Signed by rabbinical judges: Rabbi “Moshe Yitzchak HaCohen Rabinowitz”, rabbinical authority, Rabbi “Binyamin Eliyahu Hirshowitz” and Rabbi “Binyamin Beinish… [Ravinsky?]”.
22 cm. Good condition, slight creases.
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Handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Ya'akov Zalman Libschitz, to his brother-in-law Rabbi Eliyahu Kletzkin chief of Beit Din in Lublin. Brisk, Lithuania, 1912.
Recommendation to assist the grandson of “world renowned genius of west and miracle worker of generation Rabbi Shmuel Salant”.
Ga’on Rabbi Ya'akov Zalman Libschitz, famous genius among pillars of Lithuania. Son of Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Libschitz author of Brit Ya’akov. Among leaders of Brisk community and right hand of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Foremost authority in all holy matters, father of Yeshivot in Brisk and among leaders of orthodox community in Lithuania. Emissary of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk to Convention of Orthodox Congregation Against Zionism which convened in Kovno in 1899 (this organization was referred to in Zionist circles as “the black bureau of Kovno”). His Torah Chidushim were printed in various books and collections. The Sdei Chemed often corresponded with him in halachic matters.
Official stationery, 21 cm. Good condition.
Recommendation to assist the grandson of “world renowned genius of west and miracle worker of generation Rabbi Shmuel Salant”.
Ga’on Rabbi Ya'akov Zalman Libschitz, famous genius among pillars of Lithuania. Son of Ga’on Rabbi Baruch Mordechai Libschitz author of Brit Ya’akov. Among leaders of Brisk community and right hand of the Ga’on Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Foremost authority in all holy matters, father of Yeshivot in Brisk and among leaders of orthodox community in Lithuania. Emissary of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk to Convention of Orthodox Congregation Against Zionism which convened in Kovno in 1899 (this organization was referred to in Zionist circles as “the black bureau of Kovno”). His Torah Chidushim were printed in various books and collections. The Sdei Chemed often corresponded with him in halachic matters.
Official stationery, 21 cm. Good condition.
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Lengthy and detailed letter, by Dr. Eliezer HaLevi, personal secretary of Moses Montefiore, to rabbis of Jerusalem Rabbi Raphael Moshe Panizil and Rabbi Shmuel Salant. Letter deals with matters concerning various “divisions”, related to philanthropic activities of Sir Moses Montefiore. Ramsgate, Tevet 1884.
Dr. Eliezer HaLevi - Louis Loewe (1809-1889), disciple of Chatam Sofer in Pressburg and disciple of Rabbi Mordechai Benet in Nickelsburg. Was involved in research of history, languages of Levant and more. In 1836 embarked upon great journey to countries of Middle East and North Africa for purpose of his research. On his way back to Europe, in 1838, met with Moses Montefiore who offered him to serve as his personal assistant, a position which he faithfully carried out for approximately forty eight years during the lifetime of Montefiore. HaLevi took care of the extensive public operations of Montefiore, accompanied him on his various journeys to Eretz Israel and other countries, and managed his charity operations related to funding of settlement of Eretz Israel. Corresponded in name of Montefiore in several languages with various figures throughout the world, and managed Montefiore’s letter archive.
Official stationery, with title “Holy Land - Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart”. 19.5 cm. High-quality thin bluish stationery. Good condition.
Dr. Eliezer HaLevi - Louis Loewe (1809-1889), disciple of Chatam Sofer in Pressburg and disciple of Rabbi Mordechai Benet in Nickelsburg. Was involved in research of history, languages of Levant and more. In 1836 embarked upon great journey to countries of Middle East and North Africa for purpose of his research. On his way back to Europe, in 1838, met with Moses Montefiore who offered him to serve as his personal assistant, a position which he faithfully carried out for approximately forty eight years during the lifetime of Montefiore. HaLevi took care of the extensive public operations of Montefiore, accompanied him on his various journeys to Eretz Israel and other countries, and managed his charity operations related to funding of settlement of Eretz Israel. Corresponded in name of Montefiore in several languages with various figures throughout the world, and managed Montefiore’s letter archive.
Official stationery, with title “Holy Land - Sir Moses Montefiore, Bart”. 19.5 cm. High-quality thin bluish stationery. Good condition.
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Agreement for distribution of joint ownership of the land among the four founders of the Nachalat Shiv'a neighborhood signed by Rabbi Shmuel Moni Zilberman, Rabbi Michel HaCohen, Rabbi Yosef Rivlin, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Salant, Rabbi Binyamin Beinish Salant, Rabbi Yehoshua Yellin and Rabbi Aryeh Leib Horowitz. Jerusalem, 1871.
The Nachalat Shiv'a neighborhood was one of the first Jewish neighborhoods built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in 1869. The neighborhood was named for the seven first pioneers who founded it: Rabbi Yosef Rivlin [who lived alone in the neighborhood for two years], Rabbi Yoel Moshe Salomon, Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Kovner, Rabbi Yehoshua Yellin, Rabbi Leib Horwitz of Lomza, Rabbi Michel HaCohen and Rabbi Binyamin Beinish Salant. Five of the seven founders signed this document.
To our knowledge, this document is not known. Among other things, it shows that Rabbi Yehuda Leib Salant was a joint owner [together with his nephew Rabbi Beinish Salant] of the land of Nachalat Shiv'a, although he was not known to be one of the seven founders of the neighborhood.
30 cm. leaf. Good condition, creased and folding marks.
The Nachalat Shiv'a neighborhood was one of the first Jewish neighborhoods built outside the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem in 1869. The neighborhood was named for the seven first pioneers who founded it: Rabbi Yosef Rivlin [who lived alone in the neighborhood for two years], Rabbi Yoel Moshe Salomon, Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Kovner, Rabbi Yehoshua Yellin, Rabbi Leib Horwitz of Lomza, Rabbi Michel HaCohen and Rabbi Binyamin Beinish Salant. Five of the seven founders signed this document.
To our knowledge, this document is not known. Among other things, it shows that Rabbi Yehuda Leib Salant was a joint owner [together with his nephew Rabbi Beinish Salant] of the land of Nachalat Shiv'a, although he was not known to be one of the seven founders of the neighborhood.
30 cm. leaf. Good condition, creased and folding marks.
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