Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Letter of New Year wishes, "Ketiva Ve'Chatima Tova for a good sweet New Year, in material and spiritual matters", by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad Lubavitch. Brooklyn, 1957. Official stationery, typewritten and signed by the Rebbe.
22 cm. creases and folding marks. Several tears.
• Package of L'acqua miracolosa [Miracle Water], Che vi portera la salut e salvezza [which will bring you cures and salvation]. Includes a glass bottle which contains water blessed by the Rebbe, and a colorful booklet with explanation of the Seven Laws of Noah and the importance of fulfilling them and information about the Chabad Rebbe, placed in a matching box with the Rebbe's picture. Italian. Published by Bet Chabad in Petach Tikva.
Height of bottle: 21 cm. The bottle is not completely full. Overall good condition.
22 cm. creases and folding marks. Several tears.
• Package of L'acqua miracolosa [Miracle Water], Che vi portera la salut e salvezza [which will bring you cures and salvation]. Includes a glass bottle which contains water blessed by the Rebbe, and a colorful booklet with explanation of the Seven Laws of Noah and the importance of fulfilling them and information about the Chabad Rebbe, placed in a matching box with the Rebbe's picture. Italian. Published by Bet Chabad in Petach Tikva.
Height of bottle: 21 cm. The bottle is not completely full. Overall good condition.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Likutei Amarim Tanya. With bibliography of the Tanya printings, photocopies of the title page of previous editions and manuscripts of the Tanya. Brooklyn, New York, 11th of Nissan 1982.
This edition was distributed by the Lubavitch Rebbe at the "Hitva'adut" (convention) on the 11th of Nissan 1982 (his 80th birthday).
18 cm. Very good condition.
This edition was distributed by the Lubavitch Rebbe at the "Hitva'adut" (convention) on the 11th of Nissan 1982 (his 80th birthday).
18 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Five bills: two one-dollar bills, a five, ten and twenty dollar bills, given by the Chabad Rebbe to give to charity [the dates on which they were given are written on the bills]. – Attached is the authorization of the owner of the bills.
• A one lira coin, glued onto a paper envelope, with the inscription: "1 lira coin of the Admor, for Elka, the 15 th of Tamuz, 1976" [apparently, given by the Lubavitch Rebbe].
• A one lira coin, glued onto a paper envelope, with the inscription: "1 lira coin of the Admor, for Elka, the 15 th of Tamuz, 1976" [apparently, given by the Lubavitch Rebbe].
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A letter of good wishes sent to Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson – the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe in honor of his 90th birthday on the 11th of Nissan 1992, with blessings for good health and for continued "lofty activities".
Typewritten, with signatures of seven rabbis and rebbes who signed their names and the name of their mothers to receive a blessing from the rebbe as one does in a kvittel. Among the signatures: Rebbe Avraham Yechiel Lemberger of Makova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Safrin of Komarno, Rabbi Pinchas Yitzchak Biderman of Lelów-Nicholsburg, and others.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good condition, folding marks and creases.
Typewritten, with signatures of seven rabbis and rebbes who signed their names and the name of their mothers to receive a blessing from the rebbe as one does in a kvittel. Among the signatures: Rebbe Avraham Yechiel Lemberger of Makova, Rebbe Yissachar Dov Safrin of Komarno, Rabbi Pinchas Yitzchak Biderman of Lelów-Nicholsburg, and others.
Leaf, 33 cm. Good condition, folding marks and creases.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Chabad Chassidism – large archive of letters (over 300 letters), by its Chassidic sages and rabbis, emissaries of Chabad throughout the world, institution managers and community activists.
The majority of the letters were sent to Rabbi Efraim Wolf, among the chief activists of Chabad in Eretz Israel. Many letters by Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary (son-in-law of the Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn and brother-in-law of the last Rebbe of Lubavitch), and by sages of Chabad. Writers include: Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, Rabbi Dover Baumgarten, Rabbi Betzalel Vilshensky, Rabbi Shneor Zalman Srevrenski, Rabbi Binyamin Eliyahu Gorodski, and more. • Includes several letters by distinguished individuals not related to Chabad Chassidism (among them two letters from Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss, Av Beit Din of the Eida Hacharedit, author of Minchat Yitzchak). Includes several photocopies of letters (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and more).
Over 300 letters. Sizes vary, overall good condition.
The majority of the letters were sent to Rabbi Efraim Wolf, among the chief activists of Chabad in Eretz Israel. Many letters by Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary (son-in-law of the Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn and brother-in-law of the last Rebbe of Lubavitch), and by sages of Chabad. Writers include: Rabbi Mordechai Mentlik, Rabbi Dover Baumgarten, Rabbi Betzalel Vilshensky, Rabbi Shneor Zalman Srevrenski, Rabbi Binyamin Eliyahu Gorodski, and more. • Includes several letters by distinguished individuals not related to Chabad Chassidism (among them two letters from Rabbi Yitzchak Yaakov Weiss, Av Beit Din of the Eida Hacharedit, author of Minchat Yitzchak). Includes several photocopies of letters (from the Lubavitcher Rebbe and more).
Over 300 letters. Sizes vary, overall good condition.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Portrait of the Chabad Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitch Rebbe. Original handmade mosaic, produced by Eilon Mosaics Creations. Israel, [2014].
A mosaic created using more than one thousand stones. Each contributes its part expressing character, color and shades in the Rebbe's depiction.
The Eilon Mosaics Creations workshop has been active for the past 60 years. During this time, it has produced unique handmade mosaics, by using a technique which reconstructs early, unique and complex art to create modern, high-quality designs. The workshop also excels in design and production of replicas of ancient mosaics found in Israel. Its works have been integrated into the Israeli presidential residence, in the Knesset, the Migdal David Museum and various synagogues in Israel and abroad.
Numbered 1/10.
100X100 cm. Framed.
A mosaic created using more than one thousand stones. Each contributes its part expressing character, color and shades in the Rebbe's depiction.
The Eilon Mosaics Creations workshop has been active for the past 60 years. During this time, it has produced unique handmade mosaics, by using a technique which reconstructs early, unique and complex art to create modern, high-quality designs. The workshop also excels in design and production of replicas of ancient mosaics found in Israel. Its works have been integrated into the Israeli presidential residence, in the Knesset, the Migdal David Museum and various synagogues in Israel and abroad.
Numbered 1/10.
100X100 cm. Framed.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Likutei Moharan, Volumes 1-2 Kadma'a V'Tanyana... "Pure essays of the famous Chassid… Rabbi Nachman of Breslov". (1809), [Lemberg?, Zhovkva?, 1830s?].
Handsome ownership inscription from 1849 that the book belongs to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Weiss signed by Rabbi Shlomo R.Y.C. Klein.
[1], 81 leaves; [1], 29 leaves. 21 cm. Thick, high-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and stains, wear damage to frame of first title page, worn contemporary binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 285. The title page has no note of the place of printing. The year 1809 is written on the title page [cannot be right because Rebbe Nachman of Breslov died in 1811 and here, the initials z"l (of blessed memory) are written after his name]. Opinions differ as to the year of printing and also as to the place of printing; whether in Lemberg or Zhovkva or in Korets. Rabbi Nathan Tzvi König (Neveh Tzadikim, B'nei Brak, 1969, page 41) writes that it was printed in Lemberg, c. 1830. Contradicting opinions: Rosenthal, Yode'ah Sefer and Tzedner: Korets 1809.
Handsome ownership inscription from 1849 that the book belongs to Rabbi Moshe Chaim Weiss signed by Rabbi Shlomo R.Y.C. Klein.
[1], 81 leaves; [1], 29 leaves. 21 cm. Thick, high-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear and stains, wear damage to frame of first title page, worn contemporary binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 285. The title page has no note of the place of printing. The year 1809 is written on the title page [cannot be right because Rebbe Nachman of Breslov died in 1811 and here, the initials z"l (of blessed memory) are written after his name]. Opinions differ as to the year of printing and also as to the place of printing; whether in Lemberg or Zhovkva or in Korets. Rabbi Nathan Tzvi König (Neveh Tzadikim, B'nei Brak, 1969, page 41) writes that it was printed in Lemberg, c. 1830. Contradicting opinions: Rosenthal, Yode'ah Sefer and Tzedner: Korets 1809.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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• Likutei Tefillot, according to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, by his disciple Rabbi Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov, with Tikun HaKlali. [Zhovkva, between 1860-1876]. Separate title page for Tikun HaKlali.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Moshe ben Asher Zelig Bzeshiliansky of Teplik – "Rabbi Alter Tepliker", one of the foremost Breslov Chassidim at the turn of the 19th century. Disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Chigirin (Cherin) and Breslov Chassidic elders. One of the leading disseminators of the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov who also wrote and published many books with his teachings. He was murdered in a pogrom in his city of Teplik in the month of Adar 1919.
[8], 216; 99; [9] leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and some tears. Original leather cover, damaged. Stamps and ownership inscriptions.
• Kitzur Likutei Moharan, by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Without place or date of printing. [Zhovkva or Lemberg? 1849?].
[38] leaves (two leaves are missing in the middle). 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear. Non-original binding.
Signatures and ownership inscriptions of Rabbi Moshe ben Asher Zelig Bzeshiliansky of Teplik – "Rabbi Alter Tepliker", one of the foremost Breslov Chassidim at the turn of the 19th century. Disciple of Rabbi Nachman of Chigirin (Cherin) and Breslov Chassidic elders. One of the leading disseminators of the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov who also wrote and published many books with his teachings. He was murdered in a pogrom in his city of Teplik in the month of Adar 1919.
[8], 216; 99; [9] leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and some tears. Original leather cover, damaged. Stamps and ownership inscriptions.
• Kitzur Likutei Moharan, by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Without place or date of printing. [Zhovkva or Lemberg? 1849?].
[38] leaves (two leaves are missing in the middle). 19 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and wear. Non-original binding.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Ya'arat HaDvash, Otzar HaShorashim Ve'Aruch, by Rabbi Yechezkel Ya'akov Rachamim; with Shemot HaTsaddikim by Rabbi Natan of Breslov. Bombay (India), 1890.
Dictionary arranged according to the roots in the Bible, the Mishnah and the Talmud and a glossary of the Zohar. With explanations in Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic and English. The book contains roots beginning with the letter Aleph and it seems that no other parts were published.
At the beginning of the book, the entire book of “Shemot HaTsaddikim” by Rabbi Natan of Breslov is printed.
[65], 92, 6, 78, 6 pages. 26 cm. Overall good condition. The title page is partially detached. Tears on the last leaf. Few stains. Damages on the binding.
Dictionary arranged according to the roots in the Bible, the Mishnah and the Talmud and a glossary of the Zohar. With explanations in Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic and English. The book contains roots beginning with the letter Aleph and it seems that no other parts were published.
At the beginning of the book, the entire book of “Shemot HaTsaddikim” by Rabbi Natan of Breslov is printed.
[65], 92, 6, 78, 6 pages. 26 cm. Overall good condition. The title page is partially detached. Tears on the last leaf. Few stains. Damages on the binding.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Large collection of Breslov Chassidic books, from c. 1850-1930:
• Likutei Moharan. • Shivchei HaRan. • Sipurei Ma'asiot (of various editions). • Meshivat Nefesh (first edition, Lemberg 1902). • Alim Li'Trufah. • Ma'agalei Tzedek. • Sefer HaMidot. • Hanhagot Yesharot – Shemot HaTzaddikim. • Tikun HaKlali. • More.
Approximately 22 volumes and booklets, with more than 25 books. Varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
• Likutei Moharan. • Shivchei HaRan. • Sipurei Ma'asiot (of various editions). • Meshivat Nefesh (first edition, Lemberg 1902). • Alim Li'Trufah. • Ma'agalei Tzedek. • Sefer HaMidot. • Hanhagot Yesharot – Shemot HaTzaddikim. • Tikun HaKlali. • More.
Approximately 22 volumes and booklets, with more than 25 books. Varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
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Breslov Chassidism
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Large collection of Breslov Chassidic Books, printed in Jerusalem, Poland, and other places:
• Likutei Tefillot (several editions). • Likutei Tefillot Ve'Tachanunim. • Likutei Moharan. • Kitzur Likutei Moharan. Sefer HaMidot. • Sipurei Ma'asiot. • Kochvei Or. • Hishtapchut HaNefesh. • Be'ur HaLikutim. • Avaneha Barzel. • Shivchei HaRan. • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (first edition, Lemberg 1876). • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (Jerusalem, 1936 – with a dedication from 1939 from "Moshe Shapira") and more.
Approximately 22 books, varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
• Likutei Tefillot (several editions). • Likutei Tefillot Ve'Tachanunim. • Likutei Moharan. • Kitzur Likutei Moharan. Sefer HaMidot. • Sipurei Ma'asiot. • Kochvei Or. • Hishtapchut HaNefesh. • Be'ur HaLikutim. • Avaneha Barzel. • Shivchei HaRan. • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (first edition, Lemberg 1876). • Zimrat Ha'Aretz (Jerusalem, 1936 – with a dedication from 1939 from "Moshe Shapira") and more.
Approximately 22 books, varied size and condition. A detailed list will be sent upon request.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Collection of printed proclamations for a "Kibbutz" of Breslov Chassidim in Jerusalem, by the "Shamash Herald" R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover. Jerusalem, [1948-1962].
These proclamations were printed annually by R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover, a Jerusalem Breslov Chassid, to fulfill the testament of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov "to make a proclamation" and to encourage Breslov Chassidim to pray together in one united group on Rosh HaShana. In each proclamation, the author adds various compilations from the books of Rabbi Nachman and his disciples and details connected to the Jerusalem Breslov Chassidim. The content changes from year to year.
The collection includes several copies of some proclamations. Following is the list of proclamations: Proclamation 3 – for Rosh HaShana 1948, Proclamation 4 – for 1949 (7 copies), Proclamation 5 – for 1950 (2 copies), Proclamation 8 – for 1953 (4 copies), Proclamation 10 – for 1955 (3 copies; with a picture of the city of Uman and the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 11 – for 1956 (2 copies; with a picture of the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 13 – for 1958, Proclamation 17 – for 1962.
21 “proclamations” (some cover several pages), varied size and condition. Some with tears and damages.
These proclamations were printed annually by R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover, a Jerusalem Breslov Chassid, to fulfill the testament of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov "to make a proclamation" and to encourage Breslov Chassidim to pray together in one united group on Rosh HaShana. In each proclamation, the author adds various compilations from the books of Rabbi Nachman and his disciples and details connected to the Jerusalem Breslov Chassidim. The content changes from year to year.
The collection includes several copies of some proclamations. Following is the list of proclamations: Proclamation 3 – for Rosh HaShana 1948, Proclamation 4 – for 1949 (7 copies), Proclamation 5 – for 1950 (2 copies), Proclamation 8 – for 1953 (4 copies), Proclamation 10 – for 1955 (3 copies; with a picture of the city of Uman and the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 11 – for 1956 (2 copies; with a picture of the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 13 – for 1958, Proclamation 17 – for 1962.
21 “proclamations” (some cover several pages), varied size and condition. Some with tears and damages.
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