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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
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A new year greeting letter, handwritten by Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapira, author of Minchat Eliezer, Av Beit Din of Munkatch.
The letter was written on a postcard, on the reverse side of another letter. The postcard is torn into two pieces and only the Rebbe's letter remained complete. He writes and signs in his own handwriting: "I am reaching out in peace and love and bless you with a Gmar Chatima Tova and all good and success, a year of speedy redemption and salvation with all of the Jewish people, Chaim Elazar Shapira".
Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapira, one of the leading Torah scholars of his times, proficient in Jewish law and a great Kabbalist (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Av Beit Din of Munkatch, author of Darkei Teshuva, grandson of Rabbi Shlomo Shapira Av Beit Din of Munkatch, author of Shem Shlomo. Descendent of Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dynow, author of Bnei Yissaschar, fiercely struggled to preserve Jewish holiness, his thought and writings in Halacha and Kabbalah were revered by Jewish people all over the world. Among his writings are the Minchat Eliezer responsa, Sha'ar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, nine volumes of Divrei Torah, etc. [see: Darkei Chaim V'Shalom].
One-half of a torn postcard, 10.5 cm. Good condition.
The letter was written on a postcard, on the reverse side of another letter. The postcard is torn into two pieces and only the Rebbe's letter remained complete. He writes and signs in his own handwriting: "I am reaching out in peace and love and bless you with a Gmar Chatima Tova and all good and success, a year of speedy redemption and salvation with all of the Jewish people, Chaim Elazar Shapira".
Rabbi Chaim Elazar Shapira, one of the leading Torah scholars of his times, proficient in Jewish law and a great Kabbalist (1872-1937, Otzar HaRabbanim 6243), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Av Beit Din of Munkatch, author of Darkei Teshuva, grandson of Rabbi Shlomo Shapira Av Beit Din of Munkatch, author of Shem Shlomo. Descendent of Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dynow, author of Bnei Yissaschar, fiercely struggled to preserve Jewish holiness, his thought and writings in Halacha and Kabbalah were revered by Jewish people all over the world. Among his writings are the Minchat Eliezer responsa, Sha'ar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, nine volumes of Divrei Torah, etc. [see: Darkei Chaim V'Shalom].
One-half of a torn postcard, 10.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yehuda Zvi Brandwein a member of the Badatz [in Jerusalem], concerning a Din Torah. [Eretz Israel], 1943.
The Mekubal Rabbi Yehuda Zvi Brandwein, Rebbe of Stratin (1903-1969), grandson of Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh Malik and Rabbi Avraham of Stratin. In his youth studied under Rabbi Yo’el of Satmar and became his close disciple and brother-in-law of the holy Rebbe Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the “Sulam”. Studied and taught Kabbalah his entire life. As part of his life's purpose to spread the knowledge of Judaism, he took upon himself the position of Head of Religious Needs of the Histadrut (Labor Union) and was therefore dubbed the "Rabbi of the Histadrut". He proofread and prepared the books of his rabbi, author of the “Sulam”, for print, and also wrote the commentary Ma'a lot HaSulam on the Tikunei Ha'Zohar continuing his composition and his rabbi's work on the Zohar.
Official stationery (Rabbi Brandwein's genealogy is printed at the top), 28 cm. Good condition. Spotting, folding marks and two file holes.
The Mekubal Rabbi Yehuda Zvi Brandwein, Rebbe of Stratin (1903-1969), grandson of Rabbi Tzvi Aryeh Malik and Rabbi Avraham of Stratin. In his youth studied under Rabbi Yo’el of Satmar and became his close disciple and brother-in-law of the holy Rebbe Yehuda Leib Ashlag, author of the “Sulam”. Studied and taught Kabbalah his entire life. As part of his life's purpose to spread the knowledge of Judaism, he took upon himself the position of Head of Religious Needs of the Histadrut (Labor Union) and was therefore dubbed the "Rabbi of the Histadrut". He proofread and prepared the books of his rabbi, author of the “Sulam”, for print, and also wrote the commentary Ma'a lot HaSulam on the Tikunei Ha'Zohar continuing his composition and his rabbi's work on the Zohar.
Official stationery (Rabbi Brandwein's genealogy is printed at the top), 28 cm. Good condition. Spotting, folding marks and two file holes.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
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Letter to the editorial board of the Kol Yisrael newpaper, in the handwriting of Rabbi Yitzchak Yedidya Frankel (1914-1986, Chief Rabbi of Tel Aviv), with memories of the history of his native city, Luntchitz, Poland. [Tel Aviv], 1936.
Among other things, Rabbi Frankel told an "awesome event" which he heard from the city elders about Rabbi Shlomo Leib Morgenstern, author of Minchat HaBoker. Rabbi Shlomo Morgenstern who was the Rabbi of Luntchitz was called "The Blind" because most of the years he served in the rabbinate he was blind and would study, discuss Torah laws and determine halachic rulings, by heart. According to the story, he became blind following an event that occurred in the city. People spread a rumor that one of the Chassidic leaders in Poland was not well-versed in Torah and a Beit Din of three was appointed to test him. The Beit Din was headed by the author of Olat HaBoker and when they reached the conclusion that the rebbe was not proficient in Torah learning, Rabbi Morgenstern stood and declared, "I see that His Honor cannot be a rabbi". The rebbe answered him, "Apparently, His Honor cannot see well." From then on, Rabbi Shlomo Morgenstern's sight deteriorated. Rabbi Frankel continued relating more details about the dispute which erupted following the rabbi's blindness, about the appointment of the Malbim as Rabbi of Luntchitz and about Rabbi Yitzchak Auerbach (father of the author of Imrei Bina) who also served as Av Beit Din of Luntchitz.
The story of the blindness of the author of Minchat HaBoker is also brought (a different version) in Sefer Lintchitz, edited and written by Rabbi Frankel (Tel Aviv, 1953).
Official stationery, written on both sides. 29 cm. Good condition, folding marks and file holes, few tears and stains.
Among other things, Rabbi Frankel told an "awesome event" which he heard from the city elders about Rabbi Shlomo Leib Morgenstern, author of Minchat HaBoker. Rabbi Shlomo Morgenstern who was the Rabbi of Luntchitz was called "The Blind" because most of the years he served in the rabbinate he was blind and would study, discuss Torah laws and determine halachic rulings, by heart. According to the story, he became blind following an event that occurred in the city. People spread a rumor that one of the Chassidic leaders in Poland was not well-versed in Torah and a Beit Din of three was appointed to test him. The Beit Din was headed by the author of Olat HaBoker and when they reached the conclusion that the rebbe was not proficient in Torah learning, Rabbi Morgenstern stood and declared, "I see that His Honor cannot be a rabbi". The rebbe answered him, "Apparently, His Honor cannot see well." From then on, Rabbi Shlomo Morgenstern's sight deteriorated. Rabbi Frankel continued relating more details about the dispute which erupted following the rabbi's blindness, about the appointment of the Malbim as Rabbi of Luntchitz and about Rabbi Yitzchak Auerbach (father of the author of Imrei Bina) who also served as Av Beit Din of Luntchitz.
The story of the blindness of the author of Minchat HaBoker is also brought (a different version) in Sefer Lintchitz, edited and written by Rabbi Frankel (Tel Aviv, 1953).
Official stationery, written on both sides. 29 cm. Good condition, folding marks and file holes, few tears and stains.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,000
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A letter by Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalish of Amshinov, to his relative Rabbi Avraham Moshe Boim. [Żyrardów, near Warsaw], summer 1939.
Letter by his Mashbak (Shamash) in the Rebbe's name and at the end are a few lines in the Rebbe's handwriting, blessing of "salvation in all matters, quiet and security", with the Rebbe's own signature and stamp.
In the letter, the Mashbak Rabbi Shalom "writes and signs according to the instructions of the Rebbe", words of encouragement for those difficult times prior to World War II, "G-d should guard and save you from all harm and pain, G-d forbid, and only continue granting you all good things and you shall see the real salvation of all Jews speedily". The bar-mitzvah of the Rebbe's firstborn son, Yehuda Aryeh Menachem, which took place in the village of Gur in the home of his great-grandfather Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter, author of Imrei Emet is mentioned in the letter.
Rebbi Ya’akov David Kalish (the II) of Amshinov (1906-1942, Encyclopedia of L'Chassidut Vol. 2, pp. 263-264) son of Rebbe Yosef Kalish of Amshinov. Son-in-law of the granddaughter of the Gerrer Rebbe author of the Imrei Emet of Ger who favored Rabbi Ya'akov David very much. He was well-known as an exalted Torah genius and at a young age was appointed Av Beit Din of Żyrardów adjacent to Warsaw. In 1936, his father died and the Amshinov Chassidim appointed Rabbi Ya'akov David successor, however the Żyrardów community was not willing to relinquish his leadership so he served simultaneously as rabbi in their city and as rebbe in Amshinov. The outbreak of World War II forced the rebbe to hide and for almost two years he hid in various places in Warsaw until he became ill and died in one of the places of refuge. His wife and four children were murdered in the Holocaust.
The recipient is Rabbi Avraham Moshe Boim of Lodz, descendent of Rebbe Bunim of Przysucha and of the Saba Kadisha Rabbi Yitzchak of Warka. He ascended to Eretz Israel in 1924 and had close connections with Rebbe Yosef Kalish of Amshinov and with his son Rabbi Ya'akov David. He died in 1965.
Official stationery, 28.5 cm. Fair condition, tears and glue marks on paper folds.
Letter by his Mashbak (Shamash) in the Rebbe's name and at the end are a few lines in the Rebbe's handwriting, blessing of "salvation in all matters, quiet and security", with the Rebbe's own signature and stamp.
In the letter, the Mashbak Rabbi Shalom "writes and signs according to the instructions of the Rebbe", words of encouragement for those difficult times prior to World War II, "G-d should guard and save you from all harm and pain, G-d forbid, and only continue granting you all good things and you shall see the real salvation of all Jews speedily". The bar-mitzvah of the Rebbe's firstborn son, Yehuda Aryeh Menachem, which took place in the village of Gur in the home of his great-grandfather Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter, author of Imrei Emet is mentioned in the letter.
Rebbi Ya’akov David Kalish (the II) of Amshinov (1906-1942, Encyclopedia of L'Chassidut Vol. 2, pp. 263-264) son of Rebbe Yosef Kalish of Amshinov. Son-in-law of the granddaughter of the Gerrer Rebbe author of the Imrei Emet of Ger who favored Rabbi Ya'akov David very much. He was well-known as an exalted Torah genius and at a young age was appointed Av Beit Din of Żyrardów adjacent to Warsaw. In 1936, his father died and the Amshinov Chassidim appointed Rabbi Ya'akov David successor, however the Żyrardów community was not willing to relinquish his leadership so he served simultaneously as rabbi in their city and as rebbe in Amshinov. The outbreak of World War II forced the rebbe to hide and for almost two years he hid in various places in Warsaw until he became ill and died in one of the places of refuge. His wife and four children were murdered in the Holocaust.
The recipient is Rabbi Avraham Moshe Boim of Lodz, descendent of Rebbe Bunim of Przysucha and of the Saba Kadisha Rabbi Yitzchak of Warka. He ascended to Eretz Israel in 1924 and had close connections with Rebbe Yosef Kalish of Amshinov and with his son Rabbi Ya'akov David. He died in 1965.
Official stationery, 28.5 cm. Fair condition, tears and glue marks on paper folds.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Contact notebook, of the office of Rebbe Ya'akov Halberstam of Tschakowa, printed leaves completed by hand with various details, requests and names for which to pray and for blessings, in the handwriting of the Rebbe and his assistants. US, c. 1944-1947.
Printed leaves with the title "Notes for the Holy Sites in the Holy Land" – with place to fill in various details for keeping contact with the many people who applied for his assistance: What do they request? When did they apply and who directed them? From which country did they arrive and from which city? To which rebbes were they connected in the past? How much "Pidyon funds" did they give? What language do they speak? Also entered is an address for contact and for sending receipts.
Rebbe Ya'akov Halberstam of Tschakowa (1897-1968), son of Rabbi Sinai the Rebbe of Żmigród, (son of Rabbi Baruch of Gorlice, son of the author of the Divrei Chaim) son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom of (Shotz) Suceava. From 1925 he served as Av Beit din of Tschakowa. In 1934, he dreamt of the approaching Holocaust, left the rabbinate and ascended to Jerusalem, there he established his Beit Midrash. During the Holocaust he was in the US and was very active in the Vaad HaHatzala and in Kiruv. After the Holocaust he returned to Israel to his wife and children but most of the year he stayed in the US. His sons are the famous Torah scholars Rabbi Moshe Halberstam and Rabbi Naftali Halberstam the Rebbi of Tschakowa, one of the heads of the Eda HaCharedit.
More than 160 leaves, approximately 24 cm. Fair condition, wear and spotting. Bound with metal rings of a binder (without the binder covers).
Printed leaves with the title "Notes for the Holy Sites in the Holy Land" – with place to fill in various details for keeping contact with the many people who applied for his assistance: What do they request? When did they apply and who directed them? From which country did they arrive and from which city? To which rebbes were they connected in the past? How much "Pidyon funds" did they give? What language do they speak? Also entered is an address for contact and for sending receipts.
Rebbe Ya'akov Halberstam of Tschakowa (1897-1968), son of Rabbi Sinai the Rebbe of Żmigród, (son of Rabbi Baruch of Gorlice, son of the author of the Divrei Chaim) son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom of (Shotz) Suceava. From 1925 he served as Av Beit din of Tschakowa. In 1934, he dreamt of the approaching Holocaust, left the rabbinate and ascended to Jerusalem, there he established his Beit Midrash. During the Holocaust he was in the US and was very active in the Vaad HaHatzala and in Kiruv. After the Holocaust he returned to Israel to his wife and children but most of the year he stayed in the US. His sons are the famous Torah scholars Rabbi Moshe Halberstam and Rabbi Naftali Halberstam the Rebbi of Tschakowa, one of the heads of the Eda HaCharedit.
More than 160 leaves, approximately 24 cm. Fair condition, wear and spotting. Bound with metal rings of a binder (without the binder covers).
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $400
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Letter of receipt and blessings signed by Rebbe Avraham Elimelech Perlow. [Karlin, 1920s – 1930s].
Rebbe Avraham Elimelech Perlow (1981-1943, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 1, p. 57), the most famous among the Rebbe's six sons, the Yanuka Rabbi Yisrael of Stolin (the Frankfurter) who died in 1822 and was buried in Frankfurt. Most of his father's Chassidim in Russia and in Eretz Israel followed him and to prevent a dispute with his brother, Rebbe Moshe of Stolin, he moved and established his court in Karlin near Pinsk and established the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. He perished in the Holocaust together with his children.
Official stationery. [1] leaf, 21 cm. Fair condition, restored tears.
Rebbe Avraham Elimelech Perlow (1981-1943, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 1, p. 57), the most famous among the Rebbe's six sons, the Yanuka Rabbi Yisrael of Stolin (the Frankfurter) who died in 1822 and was buried in Frankfurt. Most of his father's Chassidim in Russia and in Eretz Israel followed him and to prevent a dispute with his brother, Rebbe Moshe of Stolin, he moved and established his court in Karlin near Pinsk and established the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. He perished in the Holocaust together with his children.
Official stationery. [1] leaf, 21 cm. Fair condition, restored tears.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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Collection of letters and invitations with handwritten inscriptions, by rabbis and rebbes, recent times. [Eretz Israel and the US, 20/21 century].
Letters from the following rebbes: Rabbi Chanoch of Sochaczew, Rabbi Alter Kahana of Zhydachiv-Spinka, Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Meir Hager of Vishnitz, Ya'akov Moskowitz of Suceava, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Leifer of Nadvorna, Rabbi Moshe Elyakim Beria Cahana of Spinka, Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Shechter a leader of Breslev Chassidism. And the Rebbes of Makov, Komarno, Narol, Neustadt etc.
Attached is a memorial booklet (photos from the HaModia newspaper) which was printed after the death of the Gerrer Rebbe author of Beit Yisrael, in 1977.
16 items, including 14 letters and signed invitations.
Letters from the following rebbes: Rabbi Chanoch of Sochaczew, Rabbi Alter Kahana of Zhydachiv-Spinka, Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Meir Hager of Vishnitz, Ya'akov Moskowitz of Suceava, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Leifer of Nadvorna, Rabbi Moshe Elyakim Beria Cahana of Spinka, Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Shechter a leader of Breslev Chassidism. And the Rebbes of Makov, Komarno, Narol, Neustadt etc.
Attached is a memorial booklet (photos from the HaModia newspaper) which was printed after the death of the Gerrer Rebbe author of Beit Yisrael, in 1977.
16 items, including 14 letters and signed invitations.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
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Letter with wishes for the New Year (in Yiddish) by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch-Chabad. To the renowned scribe and poet Mr. Chaim Grade. Brooklyn, NY. Time of (reciting) Selichot, 1966.
Material and spiritual blessings for the New Year. Typewritten on official stationery, with the addition of approximately 17 words in the handwriting and with the signature of the Rebbe: "With honor and blessing and thanks to my close friend…".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Yekaterinoslav, paternal sixth generation descended from the author of the Tzemach Tzedek. In his childhood, he was already recognized for his genius and leadership. He married the daughter of the Rebbe the Reitz and from 1950, after the death of his father-in-law, he led Lubavitch Chassidim all over the world. He wrote dozens of books about all areas of Torah knowledge. He was the last Chabad rebbe.
The recipient is Mr. Chaim Grade (1910-1982) a leading Yiddish author from the last generations of the "Yiddishistim". In his youth, he studied in the Novardok Yeshivot and later in Vilnius where he was the study partner (chavruta) of the Chazon Ish who greatly influenced him. He was one of the founders of the club for Yiddish authors called "Yung Vilna". After the Holocaust, he immigrated to the US where he was known to be one of the foremost Jewish authors. Notwithstanding the fact that he did not observe mitzvoth in his private life, his poems and books expressed fondness of the religious and Torah way of life of Vilna Jews. His books describe the deliberations of Chassidim and Torah observers of the Musar Movement.
Official stationery, 21.5 cm. Good condition, creases.
Material and spiritual blessings for the New Year. Typewritten on official stationery, with the addition of approximately 17 words in the handwriting and with the signature of the Rebbe: "With honor and blessing and thanks to my close friend…".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Av Beit Din of Yekaterinoslav, paternal sixth generation descended from the author of the Tzemach Tzedek. In his childhood, he was already recognized for his genius and leadership. He married the daughter of the Rebbe the Reitz and from 1950, after the death of his father-in-law, he led Lubavitch Chassidim all over the world. He wrote dozens of books about all areas of Torah knowledge. He was the last Chabad rebbe.
The recipient is Mr. Chaim Grade (1910-1982) a leading Yiddish author from the last generations of the "Yiddishistim". In his youth, he studied in the Novardok Yeshivot and later in Vilnius where he was the study partner (chavruta) of the Chazon Ish who greatly influenced him. He was one of the founders of the club for Yiddish authors called "Yung Vilna". After the Holocaust, he immigrated to the US where he was known to be one of the foremost Jewish authors. Notwithstanding the fact that he did not observe mitzvoth in his private life, his poems and books expressed fondness of the religious and Torah way of life of Vilna Jews. His books describe the deliberations of Chassidim and Torah observers of the Musar Movement.
Official stationery, 21.5 cm. Good condition, creases.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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A letter of blessings to the Lubavitcher Rebbe for his 90th Birthday with wishes for good health. Nisan, 1992. Signed (in handwriting) by Rabbi Aharon HaCohen Rozenfeld , the Rebbe of Pinsk-Karlin; Rabbi David Matitiyahu of Biala; Rabbi Israel Hayim of Spinka; The Rebbe of Lokewa Welbrozh; Rabbi Ya'akov Zisel of Ziditsov; Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov, Rabbi of Neve Akhiezer, Bnei B'rak; Rabbi Meir Helberstam , the Rebbe of Tschakowa, Bnei B'rak.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good-fair condition, creases. 7th line somewhat erased.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good-fair condition, creases. 7th line somewhat erased.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Large collection of handwritten pamphlets of Chassidic articles by Chabad Rebbes: The Tzemach Tzedek, his son Rebbe Shmuel (Moharash) and his grandson Rebbe Shalom Dov Ber (Rashab). 1850's -1910's.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe was a leading scholar and Chassid. A close disciple of his grandfather, author of the Tanya, he led the Chassidism after the death of his father-in-law and uncle "The Middle Rebbe" Dov Ber in 1828.
The youngest of five sons of the author of Tzemach Tzedek – the Maharash of Lubavitch – Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson (1834-1882) was appointed Lubavitch Rebbe in 1866. He died at a young age and served as Rebbe for less than 20 years. His son the Rashab (1861-1920) was the fifth Rebbe of the Lubavitch dynasty and founder of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivot.
More than 20 handwritten pamphlets of compositions, varying size and condition, by various writers, some booklets are incomplete. Some of the writers have a similar handwriting to that of the Tzemach Tzedek.
Our initial examination of the manuscript in comparison with the Chabad books which appear in the Otzar Chochma, reveal that most articles are taken from the teachings of the Rebbe, the Moharash from 1873-1880, and some differ from the printed versions.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe was a leading scholar and Chassid. A close disciple of his grandfather, author of the Tanya, he led the Chassidism after the death of his father-in-law and uncle "The Middle Rebbe" Dov Ber in 1828.
The youngest of five sons of the author of Tzemach Tzedek – the Maharash of Lubavitch – Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson (1834-1882) was appointed Lubavitch Rebbe in 1866. He died at a young age and served as Rebbe for less than 20 years. His son the Rashab (1861-1920) was the fifth Rebbe of the Lubavitch dynasty and founder of the Tomchei Temimim Yeshivot.
More than 20 handwritten pamphlets of compositions, varying size and condition, by various writers, some booklets are incomplete. Some of the writers have a similar handwriting to that of the Tzemach Tzedek.
Our initial examination of the manuscript in comparison with the Chabad books which appear in the Otzar Chochma, reveal that most articles are taken from the teachings of the Rebbe, the Moharash from 1873-1880, and some differ from the printed versions.
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $1,500
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Manuscript containing articles of Chabad Chassidism. Majority of articles by Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn author of the Tzemach Tzedek. [Russia, c. 1830s]. Fine writing with graphic ornamentation at beginning and end of articles. Manuscript written during early period of service of Rebbe author of the Tzemach Tzedek. Leaf 31/A: “pure articles by Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn in community of Dobrovna” [this article was printed in Or HaTorah on Bamidbar]. Leaf 146/A: “This Torah was presented by the Rebbe in Barki on Shabbat Mevarchim Rosh Chodesh Nisan 1829”]. On last page, colophon with riddle by author of manuscript.
Leaves 114-124 and leaves 133-135 in different writing [c. 1860’s], and contain various Likutim: copy of “holy handwriting of the Rebbe”, by “Vilna Ga’on” [some unknown], commentaries and various comments on the “Torah” which appears in this volume, copy of commentary on the Zohar, story of “the righteous deceased rabbi, Rabbi Levi Berdichever” as well as other Kabbalistic and Chassidic collections.
158 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition – varying, spotting and wear. Detached leaves and loose binding.
Leaves 114-124 and leaves 133-135 in different writing [c. 1860’s], and contain various Likutim: copy of “holy handwriting of the Rebbe”, by “Vilna Ga’on” [some unknown], commentaries and various comments on the “Torah” which appears in this volume, copy of commentary on the Zohar, story of “the righteous deceased rabbi, Rabbi Levi Berdichever” as well as other Kabbalistic and Chassidic collections.
158 leaves, 17 cm. Good condition – varying, spotting and wear. Detached leaves and loose binding.
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Chabad – Manuscripts and Letters, Books
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Auction 40 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
September 3, 2014
Opening: $500
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript containing Chassidic articles by the Rebbe of Lubavitch – Chabad. [Russia, early 20th century].
Majority of articles pertain to the Torah of Rabbi Shalom Ber delivered between 1899-1905. Including: Etz Chaim pamphlet by Rebbe Rabbi Shalom Dover of Lubavitch, by several writers, majority in legible handwriting with comments on margins. Some leaves are stencil copies of a manuscript. Ownership signatures “Alter Simchowitz”.
Leaves 146-207, 23-44, 110-145 (rebound out of order). 22 cm. Varying condition; good to fair. Moth holes, damage and tears on single leaves, new leather binding.
Majority of articles pertain to the Torah of Rabbi Shalom Ber delivered between 1899-1905. Including: Etz Chaim pamphlet by Rebbe Rabbi Shalom Dover of Lubavitch, by several writers, majority in legible handwriting with comments on margins. Some leaves are stencil copies of a manuscript. Ownership signatures “Alter Simchowitz”.
Leaves 146-207, 23-44, 110-145 (rebound out of order). 22 cm. Varying condition; good to fair. Moth holes, damage and tears on single leaves, new leather binding.
Category
Chabad – Manuscripts and Letters, Books
Books
Catalogue