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![Manuscript, Seder Shir HaYichud, for the eve of Yom Kippur. [Italy, 19th century].
Square Italian writing, partially vowelize](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/236.jpg "Manuscript - Seder Shir HaYichud, for the Eve of Yom Kippur - Italy, 1")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Manuscript, Seder Shir HaYichud, for the eve of Yom Kippur. [Italy, 19th century].
Square Italian writing, partially vowelized. Apparently, the manuscript was not completed (several empty leaves at the end) and it contains the Shir HaYichud for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Ashkenazi communities have the custom to recite the Shir HaYichud (divided into the seven days of the week) on the eve of Yom Kippur. In this manuscript, this custom is combined with another custom – the study of Tractate Yoma on the eve of Yom Kippur. Written at the end of Sunday's Shir: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 1 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.", and at the end of the Shir for Monday: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 2 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.". This combination of customs and the version of the Yehi Ratzon mentioned in the manuscript, are unknown from any other source.
[18] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.
Square Italian writing, partially vowelized. Apparently, the manuscript was not completed (several empty leaves at the end) and it contains the Shir HaYichud for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Ashkenazi communities have the custom to recite the Shir HaYichud (divided into the seven days of the week) on the eve of Yom Kippur. In this manuscript, this custom is combined with another custom – the study of Tractate Yoma on the eve of Yom Kippur. Written at the end of Sunday's Shir: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 1 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.", and at the end of the Shir for Monday: "And one recites Tractate Yoma Chapter 2 followed by Yehi Ratzon etc.". This combination of customs and the version of the Yehi Ratzon mentioned in the manuscript, are unknown from any other source.
[18] pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. New binding.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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![A handwritten leaf, a riddle for a wedding celebration. [Italy, 18th/19th century].
In the center of the leaf is a riddle in](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/237.jpg "Handwritten Riddle for a Wedding Celebration - Italy, 18th/19th Centur")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A handwritten leaf, a riddle for a wedding celebration. [Italy, 18th/19th century].
In the center of the leaf is a riddle in poetic form composed of four stanzas. Above it - "Tzurat HaChida" – illustration of a field with plantings, and "Dvar HaChida". Flanking the riddle is the riddle's solution. Square and semi-cursive Italian writing, columns marked in red ink.
Leaf, 36.5 cm. Good condition, few stains, wear and tears, folding marks and creases.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, "Chidot Tzura" illustrated riddles) were common among Italian Jews, usually written for wedding celebrations. These riddles, which were presented to amuse and challenge the participants of the joyous occasion, were hand-illustrated or printed on single leaves, all with an overall similar structure. The riddle was written in the form of a sophisticated poem, headed by “Tzurat HaChida”. Several Jewish leaders in Italy wrote such leaves of riddles, including the Ramchal and Rabbi Moshe Zakut. For additional information see: Dan Pagis, Sod Chatum – The History of the Hebrew Riddle in Italy and Holland, Jerusalem 1986 (this leaf of riddle is not recorded there).
In the center of the leaf is a riddle in poetic form composed of four stanzas. Above it - "Tzurat HaChida" – illustration of a field with plantings, and "Dvar HaChida". Flanking the riddle is the riddle's solution. Square and semi-cursive Italian writing, columns marked in red ink.
Leaf, 36.5 cm. Good condition, few stains, wear and tears, folding marks and creases.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, "Chidot Tzura" illustrated riddles) were common among Italian Jews, usually written for wedding celebrations. These riddles, which were presented to amuse and challenge the participants of the joyous occasion, were hand-illustrated or printed on single leaves, all with an overall similar structure. The riddle was written in the form of a sophisticated poem, headed by “Tzurat HaChida”. Several Jewish leaders in Italy wrote such leaves of riddles, including the Ramchal and Rabbi Moshe Zakut. For additional information see: Dan Pagis, Sod Chatum – The History of the Hebrew Riddle in Italy and Holland, Jerusalem 1986 (this leaf of riddle is not recorded there).
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, Yemin Yisrael, Laws of Shechita, the covering of blood and Bedika. By the scholar Rabbi Yisrael of Malvano of Torino. The date written at the end of the author's introduction is 1770. A full composition (including title page and introduction) in handsome square writing. [Italy, after 1770].
The author, Rabbi Yisrael Malvano from the city of Torino, in which he served as an expert Shochet and Bodek. This work has not yet been printed but it has several copies in known libraries throughout the world. [Another known manuscript by the same author of Torah novellae and homilies named Bnei Yisrael was written in 1796-1797 at the time he served as a teacher in the city of Carmagnola].
41 leaves. 19.5 cm. Thick Italian paper. Fair-poor paper. Fungus damage and stains. Several damaged and restored leaves. The title page is very damaged and stained. Unbound, detached leaves.
The author, Rabbi Yisrael Malvano from the city of Torino, in which he served as an expert Shochet and Bodek. This work has not yet been printed but it has several copies in known libraries throughout the world. [Another known manuscript by the same author of Torah novellae and homilies named Bnei Yisrael was written in 1796-1797 at the time he served as a teacher in the city of Carmagnola].
41 leaves. 19.5 cm. Thick Italian paper. Fair-poor paper. Fungus damage and stains. Several damaged and restored leaves. The title page is very damaged and stained. Unbound, detached leaves.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Lot 239 Manuscript , Essay on Resurrection of the Dead by Rambam - Rome - Vatican City, 19th Century
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Manuscript, Essay on resurrection of the dead by the Rambam, with translation of Rabbi Shmuel Ibn Tavon. [Rome (Vatican City?), c. 1835].
Oriental writing, colophon at the end of the manuscript: “I, servant of G-d and His Messiah, have copied this lovely book in honor of the virtue of the wholesome complete and wise Torah scholar, who possesses tremendously extensive knowledge of books in library of the Vatican, wise instructor in the institute of the acclaimed city of Rome… and I, the servant, will merit to copy additional books… servant of G-d… Sebastiano Tzulari of the city of Babylon, and abovementioned wise man Don Andre Moltza”.
Sebastiano Tzulari, Babylonian Jewish apostate, whose original name was Rachamim Chizkiah Mizrahi. Several manuscripts which he copied between the years 1834-1836 exist in the Vatican library in Rome.
[1], 18, [1] leaf (first and last leaves blank). 30.5 cm. Overall good condition. Paper damaged by ink in several places.
Oriental writing, colophon at the end of the manuscript: “I, servant of G-d and His Messiah, have copied this lovely book in honor of the virtue of the wholesome complete and wise Torah scholar, who possesses tremendously extensive knowledge of books in library of the Vatican, wise instructor in the institute of the acclaimed city of Rome… and I, the servant, will merit to copy additional books… servant of G-d… Sebastiano Tzulari of the city of Babylon, and abovementioned wise man Don Andre Moltza”.
Sebastiano Tzulari, Babylonian Jewish apostate, whose original name was Rachamim Chizkiah Mizrahi. Several manuscripts which he copied between the years 1834-1836 exist in the Vatican library in Rome.
[1], 18, [1] leaf (first and last leaves blank). 30.5 cm. Overall good condition. Paper damaged by ink in several places.
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Italian Jewry – Manuscripts, Books and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Manuscript, "Commentary of the 63 tractates of the Mishnah", Tafsir on the six Sidrei Mishnah. [Persia, end of the 19th century / beginning of the 20th century]. Judeo-Persian.
Translation of the Mishnah into Judeo-Persian. Divided into tractates and chapters [the order of the tractates differs from the usual one].
Semi-cursive writing, partially with vowels. Glosses by a different writer.
[102] leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear around the leaf’s edges, tears on several leaves. Detached last leaf. Worn and damaged binding.
Translation of the Mishnah into Judeo-Persian. Divided into tractates and chapters [the order of the tractates differs from the usual one].
Semi-cursive writing, partially with vowels. Glosses by a different writer.
[102] leaves. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear around the leaf’s edges, tears on several leaves. Detached last leaf. Worn and damaged binding.
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Persian Jewry – Manuscripts
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![Manuscript, Tafsir Pirkei Avot, Azharot and Akedat Yitzchak. [Persia, 19th century]. Hebrew and Judeo-Persian.
Semi-cursive w](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/256_1.jpg "Tafsir - Pirkei Avot, Azharot and Akedat Yitzchak - Illustrated Manusc")
![Manuscript, Tafsir Pirkei Avot, Azharot and Akedat Yitzchak. [Persia, 19th century]. Hebrew and Judeo-Persian.
Semi-cursive w](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/256_2.jpg "Tafsir - Pirkei Avot, Azharot and Akedat Yitzchak - Illustrated Manusc")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $500
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Manuscript, Tafsir Pirkei Avot, Azharot and Akedat Yitzchak. [Persia, 19th century]. Hebrew and Judeo-Persian.
Semi-cursive writing, partially with vowels. Frames illustrated with colored floral and leaf patterns. On the last page is an illustrated decorative leaf with flowers, with the scribe's colophon: "The young and tiniest dust at the feet of all scribes, the writer Menashe ben A. A. Shlomo M' Elazar".
The manuscript includes a Tafsir (Judeo-Persian exegesis) on Pirkei Avot by the Chacham Mula Siman Tov Melamed [with the version of the Mishna, with vowels]; followed by three Tafsirim of the 34, Piyutim of the “Azharot”: The first, a Tafsir on the “Azharot” of Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (beginning with “Shmor Libi Ma’ane”), by the Chacham Shmuel [ben Pir Achmad]. The second, Tafsir on the original Piyut “Azharot” written by the Mula Siman Tov Melamed (begins with: “BaChodesh HaShlishi”). The third, another Tafsir on the “Azharot” of Ibn Gabirol, by the Chacham Binyamin ben Mishael , called also “Amina”. The Tafsir of “Akedat Yitzchak” follows by the same Chacham “Amina”.
The Tafsirs of Azharot include the Hebrew version of the Piyut, with a Judeo-Persian translation and explanation.
36-121, [6], 128-129 leaves. [6] leaves at the end are a replacement from a later time. 20 cm. The leaves are in varied conditions; fair-good. Stains, moisture traces and wear. Tears on several leaves (with damage to the text). Several loose or detached leaves. Original leather binding, worn and damaged.
Semi-cursive writing, partially with vowels. Frames illustrated with colored floral and leaf patterns. On the last page is an illustrated decorative leaf with flowers, with the scribe's colophon: "The young and tiniest dust at the feet of all scribes, the writer Menashe ben A. A. Shlomo M' Elazar".
The manuscript includes a Tafsir (Judeo-Persian exegesis) on Pirkei Avot by the Chacham Mula Siman Tov Melamed [with the version of the Mishna, with vowels]; followed by three Tafsirim of the 34, Piyutim of the “Azharot”: The first, a Tafsir on the “Azharot” of Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (beginning with “Shmor Libi Ma’ane”), by the Chacham Shmuel [ben Pir Achmad]. The second, Tafsir on the original Piyut “Azharot” written by the Mula Siman Tov Melamed (begins with: “BaChodesh HaShlishi”). The third, another Tafsir on the “Azharot” of Ibn Gabirol, by the Chacham Binyamin ben Mishael , called also “Amina”. The Tafsir of “Akedat Yitzchak” follows by the same Chacham “Amina”.
The Tafsirs of Azharot include the Hebrew version of the Piyut, with a Judeo-Persian translation and explanation.
36-121, [6], 128-129 leaves. [6] leaves at the end are a replacement from a later time. 20 cm. The leaves are in varied conditions; fair-good. Stains, moisture traces and wear. Tears on several leaves (with damage to the text). Several loose or detached leaves. Original leather binding, worn and damaged.
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Persian Jewry – Manuscripts
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![Seven manuscripts. [Persia, 20th century].
Various compositions. Hebrew piyutim, Judeo-Persian poetry, section of a machzor,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/257.jpg "Seven Manuscripts - Persia")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $700
Sold for: $875
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Seven manuscripts. [Persia, 20th century].
Various compositions. Hebrew piyutim, Judeo-Persian poetry, section of a machzor, goralot and segulot, etc.
7 volumes of manuscripts, 16-20 cm. Several leaves, varying condition. Some manuscripts lack leaves. Contemporary bindings, damages and tears.
Various compositions. Hebrew piyutim, Judeo-Persian poetry, section of a machzor, goralot and segulot, etc.
7 volumes of manuscripts, 16-20 cm. Several leaves, varying condition. Some manuscripts lack leaves. Contemporary bindings, damages and tears.
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Persian Jewry – Manuscripts
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![Manuscript, Diwan – Piyutim in Arabic and in Judeo-Persian. [Persia, 19th century].
Long narrow format. Contains piyutim in J](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/258.jpg "Manuscript, Diwan - Hebrew and Judeo-Persian - Persia, 19th Century")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Manuscript, Diwan – Piyutim in Arabic and in Judeo-Persian. [Persia, 19th century].
Long narrow format. Contains piyutim in Judeo-Persian and in Hebrew, some with Judeo-Persian translation (phrase per phrase).
At the beginning of the manuscript (1a-13a): Persian commentary to the piyut Avarech V'Ahallel L'Sibat Kol HaSibot (lacking at the beginning). On Leaves 68b-75a: Tafsir Petach Eliyahu.
[122] leaves. Height: 17 cm, width: 11cm. Overall good condition, stains, wear and moisture damages. Damaged leather binding.
Long narrow format. Contains piyutim in Judeo-Persian and in Hebrew, some with Judeo-Persian translation (phrase per phrase).
At the beginning of the manuscript (1a-13a): Persian commentary to the piyut Avarech V'Ahallel L'Sibat Kol HaSibot (lacking at the beginning). On Leaves 68b-75a: Tafsir Petach Eliyahu.
[122] leaves. Height: 17 cm, width: 11cm. Overall good condition, stains, wear and moisture damages. Damaged leather binding.
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Persian Jewry – Manuscripts
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Manuscript, Judeo-Persian poetry: "Shoftim Na'ama" – on the Book of Shoftim and Yosef and Zuleicha, the story of Yosef in Egypt. [Persia, c. beginning of 20th century].
Large format. At the end of the manuscript is a Persian poem telling the story of the king's son and the Nazir; "Tafsir Azharot", and Shabbat songs (compilations of the poems of Rabbi Yisrael Najara).
[129] leaves (missing one leaf or more at the end). 35 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged leather binding.
• Manuscript, Patach Na'ama – poem in Judeo- Persian on the Books of Yehoshua and Shoftim, until the end of Shaul’s reign. [Persia, c. beginning of 20th century].
[428] leaves. Several lacking or torn leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves are in poor condition. Stains, wear and tear. Worn damaged leather binding.
These compositions are part of a corpus of poetry written on Bible stories by Persian sages. Yosef and Zuleicha (Potifar’s wife) was written by Chacham Meulana Shahin [the greatest Jewish-Persian poet who lived in the 14th century]. The section about the Book of Yehoshua was authored by Chacham Mula Amrani, and the section of Shoftim was written by Chacham Aharon ben Mashiach [in 1692].
Large format. At the end of the manuscript is a Persian poem telling the story of the king's son and the Nazir; "Tafsir Azharot", and Shabbat songs (compilations of the poems of Rabbi Yisrael Najara).
[129] leaves (missing one leaf or more at the end). 35 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged leather binding.
• Manuscript, Patach Na'ama – poem in Judeo- Persian on the Books of Yehoshua and Shoftim, until the end of Shaul’s reign. [Persia, c. beginning of 20th century].
[428] leaves. Several lacking or torn leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves are in poor condition. Stains, wear and tear. Worn damaged leather binding.
These compositions are part of a corpus of poetry written on Bible stories by Persian sages. Yosef and Zuleicha (Potifar’s wife) was written by Chacham Meulana Shahin [the greatest Jewish-Persian poet who lived in the 14th century]. The section about the Book of Yehoshua was authored by Chacham Mula Amrani, and the section of Shoftim was written by Chacham Aharon ben Mashiach [in 1692].
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Persian Jewry – Manuscripts
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![Manuscript, siddur Tiklal, for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and the Three Festivals. Contains: Ashmorot [Selichot], Hosha'anot an](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/260_1.JPG "Manuscript, Siddur Tiklal for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and the Three F")
![Manuscript, siddur Tiklal, for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and the Three Festivals. Contains: Ashmorot [Selichot], Hosha'anot an](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/260_2.jpg "Manuscript, Siddur Tiklal for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and the Three F")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Manuscript, siddur Tiklal, for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and the Three Festivals. Contains: Ashmorot [Selichot], Hosha'anot and Agda D'Pischa [Passover Haggadah]. Yemen, [19th century], replacements with leaves written at a later time [20th century].
[141] leaves, 16 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Damaged and lacking leaves replaced with leaves in the second handwriting. Leather binding [Yemen], damaged.
[141] leaves, 16 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Damaged and lacking leaves replaced with leaves in the second handwriting. Leather binding [Yemen], damaged.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Glosses
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![Manuscript, Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari. [Yemen, 19th century?].
A complete copy of Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari pri](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/261.jpg "Manuscript - Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari - Yemen")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari. [Yemen, 19th century?].
A complete copy of Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari printed in Venice in 1698. On the last page is a sketch of the structure of the Ten Sefirot, and a paragraph beginning with, "According to the Kabbalah, know that the teacher of Adam HaRishon was Raz[iel]…".
18 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper. Stains. Several leaves were cut on the margins (with damage to text). New binding.
A complete copy of Seder Tikunei Shabbat by the Ari printed in Venice in 1698. On the last page is a sketch of the structure of the Ten Sefirot, and a paragraph beginning with, "According to the Kabbalah, know that the teacher of Adam HaRishon was Raz[iel]…".
18 leaves. 22 cm. Good condition. High-quality paper. Stains. Several leaves were cut on the margins (with damage to text). New binding.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Glosses
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
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Collection of various manuscripts, from Yemen and Oriental countries, most from the 19th century:
• "Novellae, compiled from books". [Morocco?, beginning of 19 th century]. • "Likutei Sefarim", explanations of verses, parables and mussar. [Morocco?, 19th / 20th century]. • Poems in Judeo-Arabic. • World calendar with seven time zones. Various other compilations (list of the historical dates, etc.). [Bukhara?, 19 th / 20th th century]. • Mekor Chaim on the laws of shechita. (Lacking in the beginning), on the last leaf is a colophon of the scribe Shemarya ben Chaim Elmusma Balarbi of Chamon. 1876. • Serach Hilchot Shechita L’HaRambam. (Lacking at the end), [Yemen, 19th / 20th century]. • Section of Azharot, the 613 mitzvot. [Yemen, 19th century]. • “Ashmorot” – Selichot [Yemen, beginning of 19th century]. • Mishnat Chassidim by Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki (incomplete copy, Leaves 4-152 of the Amsterdam 1742 edition]. Kabbalistic glosses in ancient Oriental square handwriting [Yemen? / Persia?].
9 items, Varied size and condition, some are incomplete, some with bindings.
• "Novellae, compiled from books". [Morocco?, beginning of 19 th century]. • "Likutei Sefarim", explanations of verses, parables and mussar. [Morocco?, 19th / 20th century]. • Poems in Judeo-Arabic. • World calendar with seven time zones. Various other compilations (list of the historical dates, etc.). [Bukhara?, 19 th / 20th th century]. • Mekor Chaim on the laws of shechita. (Lacking in the beginning), on the last leaf is a colophon of the scribe Shemarya ben Chaim Elmusma Balarbi of Chamon. 1876. • Serach Hilchot Shechita L’HaRambam. (Lacking at the end), [Yemen, 19th / 20th century]. • Section of Azharot, the 613 mitzvot. [Yemen, 19th century]. • “Ashmorot” – Selichot [Yemen, beginning of 19th century]. • Mishnat Chassidim by Rabbi Emanuel Chai Riki (incomplete copy, Leaves 4-152 of the Amsterdam 1742 edition]. Kabbalistic glosses in ancient Oriental square handwriting [Yemen? / Persia?].
9 items, Varied size and condition, some are incomplete, some with bindings.
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Yemenite Jewry – Manuscripts and Glosses
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