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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Tosfot Chaim, Chassidic commentary on the Torah and Festivals, by Rabbi Chaim Yosef Brookstein, Part 1 – on Bereshit, Part 2 – on Shemot-Vayikra, Chernivtsi, 1861-1862.
Part 3 (called Part 2) – on Bamidbar-Devarim, Part 4 – Homilies on the Festivals and times. Lemberg 1862. First edition.
Various ownership signatures: "Menachem ben Rabbi Moshe", "Aharon Zvi Keller" and a long handwritten dedication and signature of Rabbi Aharon Zvi Keller. Additional signatures and handwritten glosses [on Leaf 36/a is a gloss written "…during Chol HaMoed Pesach 1876"].
Rabbi Aharon Zvi Keller (1860-1928), Av Beit Din of Shamkot was a disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Son of Rabbi Azriel Isaac, Av Beit Din of Shamkot, and son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Koppel Lichtenstein, Av Beit Din of Vašarelj. Taught in Vašarelj and in Deggendorf. After his father's death in 1904, he succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Shamkot.
Author: Rabbi Chaim Yosef Brookstein (died in 1865, Otzar HaRabbanim 6367), Torah genius and Chassid known for his holiness, Rabbi in Pystan, disciple of Ba'al HaTanya and Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichov. His book is a source for their ideas and the ideas of the rabbis of his generation whom the author knew.
[2], 36; [2], 42 leaves; [1], 16; 16; 22 leaves, 24.5 cm. Good condition, spotting, old worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 608-609. Variant – This copy has a different page-numbering and different title pages from the copy listed in the Bibliography Institute CD, listing no. 0122992.
Part 3 (called Part 2) – on Bamidbar-Devarim, Part 4 – Homilies on the Festivals and times. Lemberg 1862. First edition.
Various ownership signatures: "Menachem ben Rabbi Moshe", "Aharon Zvi Keller" and a long handwritten dedication and signature of Rabbi Aharon Zvi Keller. Additional signatures and handwritten glosses [on Leaf 36/a is a gloss written "…during Chol HaMoed Pesach 1876"].
Rabbi Aharon Zvi Keller (1860-1928), Av Beit Din of Shamkot was a disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Son of Rabbi Azriel Isaac, Av Beit Din of Shamkot, and son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Koppel Lichtenstein, Av Beit Din of Vašarelj. Taught in Vašarelj and in Deggendorf. After his father's death in 1904, he succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Shamkot.
Author: Rabbi Chaim Yosef Brookstein (died in 1865, Otzar HaRabbanim 6367), Torah genius and Chassid known for his holiness, Rabbi in Pystan, disciple of Ba'al HaTanya and Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichov. His book is a source for their ideas and the ideas of the rabbis of his generation whom the author knew.
[2], 36; [2], 42 leaves; [1], 16; 16; 22 leaves, 24.5 cm. Good condition, spotting, old worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 608-609. Variant – This copy has a different page-numbering and different title pages from the copy listed in the Bibliography Institute CD, listing no. 0122992.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Arvei Nachal, a Wonderful Work on the Torah, by Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeshitz Av Beit Din of Shyroke. Sudilkov, 1835.
The second edition of one of the basic books of Chassidism. Authored by Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeshitz (1755-1814, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, pp. 501-503), a leading Chassidic Rabbi and prominent teacher, Av Beit Din of Shyroke. In 1809, he moved to Safed, Eretz Israel, where he is buried. His relative, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, writes about him in his approbation, "Proficient in all areas of Torah learning and all his deeds are for the sake of Heaven". He wrote many works, including his renowned Halachic composition Levushei Srad.
[2], 102, 97-98, 168 leaves. 23.5 cm. Several leaves of bluish paper, spotting and wear. Worm damage to text. Tear with lack on last leaf. New binding.
Leaf 81/a features a printed illustration describing the splitting of the Red Sea.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 471.
The second edition of one of the basic books of Chassidism. Authored by Rabbi David Shlomo Eibeshitz (1755-1814, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, pp. 501-503), a leading Chassidic Rabbi and prominent teacher, Av Beit Din of Shyroke. In 1809, he moved to Safed, Eretz Israel, where he is buried. His relative, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, writes about him in his approbation, "Proficient in all areas of Torah learning and all his deeds are for the sake of Heaven". He wrote many works, including his renowned Halachic composition Levushei Srad.
[2], 102, 97-98, 168 leaves. 23.5 cm. Several leaves of bluish paper, spotting and wear. Worm damage to text. Tear with lack on last leaf. New binding.
Leaf 81/a features a printed illustration describing the splitting of the Red Sea.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 471.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Noam Elimelech, by Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, with Kedushat Levi on the Torah by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv [Russia-Poland, c. 1820-1840].
On the top of the title page of Noam Elimelech, the author's name is not written. Written instead: "The famous Mekubal Chassid G-dly holy man". And in the second paragraph as an aside his name is revealed to fill the sheet "We have first printed testaments by the author, the Rabbi Chassid M. Yechiel Michel" (the word author is bold) – apparently this is an attempt to mislead the reader into thinking that the author is Rabbi Yechiel Michel [of Złoczew]. Possibly, the printer was attempting to mislead the Russian censor since this edition was printed without a permit, without the printer's name or the place of printing and he possibly surmised that by this he is upgrading his merchandise.
This edition is the first edition of Hanhagot HaAdam by Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, mistakenly attributed to Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew due to this falsification.
The title page of Kedushat Levi has also no note of the name of the printer or the place or year of printing.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Pinchas of Bobrka.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. [1], 96 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-poor condition, spotting and worm damages. Wear, detached and worn leaves. Damaged contemporary binding.
This edition of Noam Elimelech is listed in Stefansky Chassidut no. 380 and in the Bibliography Institute CD Listing 00302008 as an edition from Russia-Poland, c. 1820. The book Kedushat Levi seems to have been printed together with the Noam Elimelech but is listed in the Bibliography Institute CD Listing 00174703 as an edition from c. 1840. Apparently, both books were printed together in Lemberg c. 1830-1840.
On the top of the title page of Noam Elimelech, the author's name is not written. Written instead: "The famous Mekubal Chassid G-dly holy man". And in the second paragraph as an aside his name is revealed to fill the sheet "We have first printed testaments by the author, the Rabbi Chassid M. Yechiel Michel" (the word author is bold) – apparently this is an attempt to mislead the reader into thinking that the author is Rabbi Yechiel Michel [of Złoczew]. Possibly, the printer was attempting to mislead the Russian censor since this edition was printed without a permit, without the printer's name or the place of printing and he possibly surmised that by this he is upgrading his merchandise.
This edition is the first edition of Hanhagot HaAdam by Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, mistakenly attributed to Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew due to this falsification.
The title page of Kedushat Levi has also no note of the name of the printer or the place or year of printing.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions in ancient handwriting of Rabbi Yechiel Michel Pinchas of Bobrka.
[1], 3, 5-91, 93-95 leaves. [1], 96 leaves. 23 cm. Fair-poor condition, spotting and worm damages. Wear, detached and worn leaves. Damaged contemporary binding.
This edition of Noam Elimelech is listed in Stefansky Chassidut no. 380 and in the Bibliography Institute CD Listing 00302008 as an edition from Russia-Poland, c. 1820. The book Kedushat Levi seems to have been printed together with the Noam Elimelech but is listed in the Bibliography Institute CD Listing 00174703 as an edition from c. 1840. Apparently, both books were printed together in Lemberg c. 1830-1840.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Beit Aharon, on the Torah and on service of G-d, by Rabbi Aharon Perlow the Karlin Rebbe. Brody, 1875. First edition. Two title pages.
At the beginning of the book is a collection of letters and Chassidic conduct by the dynasty of the Karlin-Stolin rebbes: Rebbe Aharon "HaGadol" of Karlin, his son Rebbe Asher (the First), his son Rebbe Aharon (the Second, "HaZaken") and his son Rebbe Asher (the Second, "HaTza'ir").
[3] leaves, 316 pages (without 5 additional pages at the end of the book). 24.5 cm. Poor condition. Heavy worm damages, detached leaves and worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82. Variant, copy of the first and rare edition.
Variations exist among the copies of the first edition which were corrected during preparation for printing. For example, printed on the reverse side of the second title page of this copy: "To know and reveal that in my possession are approbations given by the leading Torah scholars of the generation and holy individuals and also by Sephardic rabbis…". Some of the copies have a different version of this paragraph on a separate leaf. These variations indicate that this is an early edition of the book, especially rare. [See the article written by Rabbi A. Schorr about the manner the books Beit Aharon and Beit Aharon V'Yisrael were written and printed, Year 6 Issue 1 (31), pp. 139-187].
At the beginning of the book is a collection of letters and Chassidic conduct by the dynasty of the Karlin-Stolin rebbes: Rebbe Aharon "HaGadol" of Karlin, his son Rebbe Asher (the First), his son Rebbe Aharon (the Second, "HaZaken") and his son Rebbe Asher (the Second, "HaTza'ir").
[3] leaves, 316 pages (without 5 additional pages at the end of the book). 24.5 cm. Poor condition. Heavy worm damages, detached leaves and worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82. Variant, copy of the first and rare edition.
Variations exist among the copies of the first edition which were corrected during preparation for printing. For example, printed on the reverse side of the second title page of this copy: "To know and reveal that in my possession are approbations given by the leading Torah scholars of the generation and holy individuals and also by Sephardic rabbis…". Some of the copies have a different version of this paragraph on a separate leaf. These variations indicate that this is an early edition of the book, especially rare. [See the article written by Rabbi A. Schorr about the manner the books Beit Aharon and Beit Aharon V'Yisrael were written and printed, Year 6 Issue 1 (31), pp. 139-187].
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Derech Emuna, Volumes 1-2, on the Torah and holidays (Bereshit Shemot and the Passover Haggadah), according to the Zohar and Chassidism. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Av Beit Din of Sihot (Siget). Chernivtsi (Tschernowitz), 1856-1857. Single edition. Two title pages. Bound with: Likutei Yekarim, by the Ba'al Shem Tov and his disciples. Lemberg, 1857.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Siget (died in 1834), was a foremost rabbi in Maramureş and a leading disciple of the Yismach Moshe, the Maggid of Koznitz and Rabbi Mendele of Kosava. He was ordained by Rabbi Meshulam Igra and served as Dayan in the Beit Din of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lissa. In 1802, he was appointed as Av Beit Din of Siget and was the first Chief Rabbi of the whole Maramureş region. His teacher, Rebbe Mendele of Kosava wanted to appoint him Rebbe but he refused and accepted the authority of his teacher's son, Rebbe Chaim of Kosava.
[4], 52 leaves; 50 leaves; 34 [2] leaves. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition, spotting and wear. Inscriptions and signatures in the handwriting of Rabbi "Yosef Zvi ben Meir Ya'akov Kapil who dwells in Vilkhovitz", Rabbi "Avraham Isaac Yehuda Fried" and other signatures. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 136.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Siget (died in 1834), was a foremost rabbi in Maramureş and a leading disciple of the Yismach Moshe, the Maggid of Koznitz and Rabbi Mendele of Kosava. He was ordained by Rabbi Meshulam Igra and served as Dayan in the Beit Din of Rabbi Ya'akov of Lissa. In 1802, he was appointed as Av Beit Din of Siget and was the first Chief Rabbi of the whole Maramureş region. His teacher, Rebbe Mendele of Kosava wanted to appoint him Rebbe but he refused and accepted the authority of his teacher's son, Rebbe Chaim of Kosava.
[4], 52 leaves; 50 leaves; 34 [2] leaves. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition, spotting and wear. Inscriptions and signatures in the handwriting of Rabbi "Yosef Zvi ben Meir Ya'akov Kapil who dwells in Vilkhovitz", Rabbi "Avraham Isaac Yehuda Fried" and other signatures. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 136.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Five Books of the Torah, Bereshit-Devarim. With Or HaChaim by Rabbi Chaim ben Attar and Be'er Mayim Chaim by Rebbe Chaim of Chernivtsi (Chernovitz). Chernivtsi, 1850-1851. Volume 5 – Devarim – has approbations: Rabbi Yisrael of Sadigura (of Ruzhin, wrote this approbation in the last year of his life), Rabbi Chaim of Kosiv (Kosov), Rabbi Shalom HaLevi of Kamenka, and others.
5 volumes, all parts (missing title page and another leaf of Bamidbar). Size 24-28 cm. Varying condition, most are in good-fair condition. Varied bindings.
5 volumes, all parts (missing title page and another leaf of Bamidbar). Size 24-28 cm. Varying condition, most are in good-fair condition. Varied bindings.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* Tiferet Yisrael, Amarot Tehorot by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv. Husiatyn, 1904. First edition. With an additional cover title page.
[4], 63, [7] leaves, 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, separate leaves, light stains, wear and worm holes. Contemporary rubbed binding.
* Yismach Yisrael, Amarot Taharot by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv. Vienna. 1933. First edition.
Rebbe Yisrael [Freidman] of Chortkiv [1854-1933], son of Rabbi David Moshe the first Rebbe of Chortkiv who was the son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, was the son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. During World War I, he left Chortkiv and moved to Vienna. He was one of the greatest rebbes of Ruzhin and among the leading Chassidic leaders of his times. Was one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and a head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. Teacher of Rabbi Meir Shapira Av Beit Din of Lublin and initiator of Daf HaYomi. He was known for his refined and royal conduct. These are words of Torah printed during his life.
167 leaves, 23 cm. high-quality paper, good condition, new binding.
[4], 63, [7] leaves, 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, separate leaves, light stains, wear and worm holes. Contemporary rubbed binding.
* Yismach Yisrael, Amarot Taharot by Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkiv. Vienna. 1933. First edition.
Rebbe Yisrael [Freidman] of Chortkiv [1854-1933], son of Rabbi David Moshe the first Rebbe of Chortkiv who was the son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, was the son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. During World War I, he left Chortkiv and moved to Vienna. He was one of the greatest rebbes of Ruzhin and among the leading Chassidic leaders of his times. Was one of the founders of Agudat Yisrael and a head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. Teacher of Rabbi Meir Shapira Av Beit Din of Lublin and initiator of Daf HaYomi. He was known for his refined and royal conduct. These are words of Torah printed during his life.
167 leaves, 23 cm. high-quality paper, good condition, new binding.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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6 books, varied size and condition.
6 books, varied size and condition.
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Lot 157 Anaf Etz Avot / Nachal Dimah – Zaleszczyki, 1894 – Eulogy for Rabbi Yehoshua Rokeach of Belz
Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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* Sefer Anaf Etz Avot, Chidushim and eulogies by Rabbi Zev Wolf Teomim Av Beit Din in Bucharest, eulogy on Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Schor Av Beit Din in Bucharest. Zaleszczyki, [1894].
* Sefer Nachal Dimah, bitter eulogy by Rabbi Avraham Teomim Av Beit Din in Zaleszczyki, “upon the demise of the Ga’on Rebbe, holy of holy righteous Rabbi Yehoshua Rokeach Av Beit Din of the holy congregation of Belz”. Zaleszczyki, [1894].
[4], 2-4, 14 leaves; [1], 15 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, binding slightly worn.
* Sefer Nachal Dimah, bitter eulogy by Rabbi Avraham Teomim Av Beit Din in Zaleszczyki, “upon the demise of the Ga’on Rebbe, holy of holy righteous Rabbi Yehoshua Rokeach Av Beit Din of the holy congregation of Belz”. Zaleszczyki, [1894].
[4], 2-4, 14 leaves; [1], 15 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, binding slightly worn.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Collection of books of the first Gerrer Rebbe Yitzchak Meir Alter (1799-1966), of the first editions:
* Chiddushei HaRim responsa with few compilations on the tractates. Józefów, 1867. Signatures and stamps of Rabbi "Mendel Dzalevsky". Stamps of the Rebbe of Radzin Rabbi "Avraham Yissachar Engelrad – Radzin" Av Beit din of Sosnowica.
* Bound with another 18 leaves: "Additions to the responsa and to Chiddushei HaRim", Warsaw, 1882.
* Chiddushei HaRim, on Tractates Ketubot and Kiddushin. Warsaw, 1875. Signatures of Rabbi "Shalom Barinstein – Shyrokyy Luh", and Rabbi "Shimshon Gedalya of Shyrokyy Luh".
* Chiddushei HaRim, on Tractate Gittin, and on Even HaEzer, laws of Kiddushin. At the end are Torah novellae. Warsaw, 1877. Signatures and stamps of Rabbi "Mordechai Kalman Kaminer" (Segal).
* Chiddushei HaRim, on Bava Kama, Bava Metzia and Bava Batra. Warsaw, 1880. Signed by Rabbi "Yeshaya Heller of Szydłowiec" and the stamp of "Shimon Gabel Av Beit Din of Katowice" and Rabbi "Avraham Yissachar Englard Av Beit Din of Sosnowiec [the Radzin Rebbe].
4 volumes, varied size and condition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 211.
* Chiddushei HaRim responsa with few compilations on the tractates. Józefów, 1867. Signatures and stamps of Rabbi "Mendel Dzalevsky". Stamps of the Rebbe of Radzin Rabbi "Avraham Yissachar Engelrad – Radzin" Av Beit din of Sosnowica.
* Bound with another 18 leaves: "Additions to the responsa and to Chiddushei HaRim", Warsaw, 1882.
* Chiddushei HaRim, on Tractates Ketubot and Kiddushin. Warsaw, 1875. Signatures of Rabbi "Shalom Barinstein – Shyrokyy Luh", and Rabbi "Shimshon Gedalya of Shyrokyy Luh".
* Chiddushei HaRim, on Tractate Gittin, and on Even HaEzer, laws of Kiddushin. At the end are Torah novellae. Warsaw, 1877. Signatures and stamps of Rabbi "Mordechai Kalman Kaminer" (Segal).
* Chiddushei HaRim, on Bava Kama, Bava Metzia and Bava Batra. Warsaw, 1880. Signed by Rabbi "Yeshaya Heller of Szydłowiec" and the stamp of "Shimon Gabel Av Beit Din of Katowice" and Rabbi "Avraham Yissachar Englard Av Beit Din of Sosnowiec [the Radzin Rebbe].
4 volumes, varied size and condition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 211.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
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Approximately 32 books, varied size and condition. Some have signatures and stamps.
Approximately 32 books, varied size and condition. Some have signatures and stamps.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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11 books in 7 volumes. Varied size and condition.
11 books in 7 volumes. Varied size and condition.
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