Manuscript, novallae and compilations on the Torah, sermons in "Misgav Ladach Society", sermon for the introduction of a Sefer Torah and eulogies. (Including: several Halachic responsa and lists of Torah novellae and "memories" of Halachic rulings). Unknown author – but from the writings it is clear that he is one of Jerusalem rabbis, member of the Sephardi Beit Din of Rabbi Yossef Nissim Burla. [Autographic writing by the author, from different periods – Jerusalem ca.1880-1910].
A complete composition [which was probably never printed] – novellae and compilations on Seder HaParshiyot. Sermons delivered in meetings of the Holy Society "Misgav Ladach", that the author was one of its heads ["Misgav Ladach" society for treating poor patients, was founded in 1879 by Sephardi rabbis in Jerusalem]. A sermon for introduction of a Sefer Torah [to "Misgav Ladach"?] donated by Iraqi Hacohen family of Calcutta. Sermons for a eulogy and more.
This composition has probably been written since about 1880. At the end of Parashat VeYigash: "homiletics delivered in the Great Synagogue on Shabat Zechor in 1883". Parts were written in 1900 [it is evident, from the fact that he mentions the "General Hospital" which was established in the mid 1890's, and since it is told in several places that he brings citations from books by Rabbi Avraham Falaji – who passed away in 1899]. It was written at least until 1909 – see the end of Parashat VaYira, an addition in which he raises some questions concerning matrimonial laws asked in the Beit Din in Jerusalem one of which being: “This year – 1909, we got a question from Georgia…”.
In several places the writer brings interpretations and rumors in the name of his friends and teachers of Jerusalem rabbis: “R’ Achai Gaon Menachem Hacohen..” [possibly, Rabbi Menachen ben Shem Tov Chasid Hacohen, of the founders of Misgav Ladach Hospital], [sermon at the end of Parashat Noah); “[Ateret Rosheinu Moreinu harav] Gaon Yerushalayim… Ashkenazi…” (Parashat Lech Lecha); “I heard from Rabbi …Ninyo [Rabbi Meir Ninyo of the Tiberias sages, 1840-1918] who heard from Rabbi Mirkado Taragan…who said…” (end of Parashat Vayira); “the great Rabbi AT”R [the “Rishon Lezion” – Rabbi Raphael Meir Panigel] …Lev Marpeh” (Parashat Vayigash); “what I saw in the writing of the great rabbi…Rosh Av Beit Dinenu …Burla” [Rabbi Yossef Nissim Burla Rosh Av Beit Din Jerusalem, 1828-1903] (homiletic opening with “Ashrey Haish”); and on the last page of the manuscript, he writes “and his greatness RA”G [Rabbi Achai Gaon – name of honor for a friend] Eliyahu Panigel…” [Rabbi Eliyahu Moshe Panigel, 1847-1919. “Rishon LeZion and Chacham Bashi during the years 1907-1909].
Bound notebook of about 140 written pages (numerous blank pages) + additional pages with 7 written pages. 20 cm. Thin paper of good quality. Good-fair condition, wear and spotting. Moisture marks. Original binding, worn.