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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Collection of Chassidic books:
• Otiot D'Rabbi Yitzchak. Pardess (Pshat, Drash, Remez and Sod) Commentary in alphabetical order. Dubna, 1804. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 38). The author is Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi (1735-1783), author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak. Kabbalist and hidden tsaddik, one of the lamed-vav tsaddikim of the generation of the Ba'al Shem Tov and one of the teachers of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe. See Item 86.
• Pri HaAretz, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitsyebsk. Mahilyow, 1818. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 478). Owners' signatures (blurred) "Shlomo ben Rabbi Simcha ---".
• Orach L'Chaim. On the Torah. By Rabbi Avraham Chaim of Złoczew. [Lemberg, c. 1838]. Vilna is written on the title page in large letters. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 35). Owners' stamp on title page: "Yochanan Bash who will serve in the home of the rebbe here in Spinka".
• Likutei Ramal. Compilations by Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasov. Lemberg, 1865. [Possibly printed in 1859 – See enclosed material].
4 books, varied size and condition, overall good condition.
• Otiot D'Rabbi Yitzchak. Pardess (Pshat, Drash, Remez and Sod) Commentary in alphabetical order. Dubna, 1804. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 38). The author is Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi (1735-1783), author of Raza Meheimna and Yesod Yitzchak. Kabbalist and hidden tsaddik, one of the lamed-vav tsaddikim of the generation of the Ba'al Shem Tov and one of the teachers of Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe. See Item 86.
• Pri HaAretz, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitsyebsk. Mahilyow, 1818. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 478). Owners' signatures (blurred) "Shlomo ben Rabbi Simcha ---".
• Orach L'Chaim. On the Torah. By Rabbi Avraham Chaim of Złoczew. [Lemberg, c. 1838]. Vilna is written on the title page in large letters. Second edition. (Stefansky Chassidut no. 35). Owners' stamp on title page: "Yochanan Bash who will serve in the home of the rebbe here in Spinka".
• Likutei Ramal. Compilations by Rabbi Moshe Leib of Sasov. Lemberg, 1865. [Possibly printed in 1859 – See enclosed material].
4 books, varied size and condition, overall good condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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A large collection of Chassidic, Kabalistic and mussar books.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
17 books, 11 volumes. Varied size and condition.
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
17 books, 11 volumes. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $688
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Shomer Emunim, to instill faith in hearts. Parts 1-2, including the pamphlet Ahavat HaBoreh and the Thirteen Principles of Faith and songs of devotion and joy [by Rabbi Aharon Roth] added at the end of the book. Jerusalem, [1942]. First edition. Three title pages. Glosses of revisions [apparently in the author's handwriting]. The inscription "Proofread" appears on the last leaf.
Rebbe Aharon (Rabbi Aharaleh) Roth – (1894-1947) studied in the yeshiva of Rabbi Yeshaya Silverstein in Vietzen. Chassid and disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Bluzhov and Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. From his youth, he devotedly served G-d and established groups for wholehearted service of G-d in Budapest and Satmar named Shomer Emunim. In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem and there too established groups for serving of the Almighty with Chassidic devoutness. From 1930-1939 he returned to his group of Chassidim in Satmar and thereafter moved to Beregszász. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem and reorganized his holy group which continues his legacy until today in the Chassidism of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Amuna and other Chassidic groups . (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, 175-178). His many books (Taharat HaKodesh, Shulchan HaTahor, Shomer Emunim, Mevakesh Emuna, etc.) were published in many editions. This book, Shomer Emunim, is the most primary book of Rabbi Aharon's teaching of Chassidism and emuna which he bequeathed to future generations. This first edition was published anonymously.
[1], 7, [1], 10-37, 125 leaves; 11, [6] leaves; 55, 34 leaves; [1], 43, [4] leaves. 16.5 cm. Dry paper, good condition, tears to margins of several leaves. Without binding.
The book was printed in stages (by pamphlets) between 1941-1943, which explains the pagination. See Bibliography Institute CD, Record 0167199.
Rebbe Aharon (Rabbi Aharaleh) Roth – (1894-1947) studied in the yeshiva of Rabbi Yeshaya Silverstein in Vietzen. Chassid and disciple of Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech of Bluzhov and Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz. From his youth, he devotedly served G-d and established groups for wholehearted service of G-d in Budapest and Satmar named Shomer Emunim. In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem and there too established groups for serving of the Almighty with Chassidic devoutness. From 1930-1939 he returned to his group of Chassidim in Satmar and thereafter moved to Beregszász. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem and reorganized his holy group which continues his legacy until today in the Chassidism of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Amuna and other Chassidic groups . (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 1, 175-178). His many books (Taharat HaKodesh, Shulchan HaTahor, Shomer Emunim, Mevakesh Emuna, etc.) were published in many editions. This book, Shomer Emunim, is the most primary book of Rabbi Aharon's teaching of Chassidism and emuna which he bequeathed to future generations. This first edition was published anonymously.
[1], 7, [1], 10-37, 125 leaves; 11, [6] leaves; 55, 34 leaves; [1], 43, [4] leaves. 16.5 cm. Dry paper, good condition, tears to margins of several leaves. Without binding.
The book was printed in stages (by pamphlets) between 1941-1943, which explains the pagination. See Bibliography Institute CD, Record 0167199.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Da'at Kedoshim, on Kabbalistic and Chassidic topics. By Rebbe Yehuda Zvi [Eichenstein] Av Beit Din of Rozdil. Lemberg, 1848. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 133.
Bound at the beginning of the book: • Brit Kehunat Olam, on Kabbalistic and Chassidic topics. Parts 1-2. By Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Katz of Koritz. Lemberg, 1848. First edition of Part 2. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 98. • Brit Kehunat Olam, Part 3, Mukacheve, 1892. First edition.
Stamps of Rebbe "Mordechai David Teitelbaum". Several signature of his father Rebbe "Menachem Zvi Teitelbaum of Drohobych" on title page of Da'at Kedoshim.
The Drohobych Rebbe – Rabbi Menachem Zvi (Nachum Hirsh), son of Rabbi Elazar Nissan Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Drohobych and brother of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Av Beit Din of Siget, author of Yitav Lev. Third generation descended from Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Újhely (Ihel), author of Yismach Moshe. Son-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai David (Ungar) of Dombrova, disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin.
His son Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum (died in Kislev 1919), son-in-law of Rebbi Chanina Horwitz of Ulanów [who was also the father-in-law of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Shapira of Mukacheve, author of Darkei Teshuva]. Served as Av Beit Din of Szczucin (Stitshin) and Drohobych. Responsa correspondence with Rebbe Mordechai David appear in books of responsa of his times. In his later years he immigrated to Safed.
Volume contains 3 books, approximately 23 cm. Overall good condition. Da’at Kedoshim, good condition, on bluish paper, wear to corners of first leaves. Brit Kehunat Olam Parts 1-2, good condition, high-quality paper, stains. Part 3, good-fair condition, brittle paper. Old binding with leather back.
Bound at the beginning of the book: • Brit Kehunat Olam, on Kabbalistic and Chassidic topics. Parts 1-2. By Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Katz of Koritz. Lemberg, 1848. First edition of Part 2. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 98. • Brit Kehunat Olam, Part 3, Mukacheve, 1892. First edition.
Stamps of Rebbe "Mordechai David Teitelbaum". Several signature of his father Rebbe "Menachem Zvi Teitelbaum of Drohobych" on title page of Da'at Kedoshim.
The Drohobych Rebbe – Rabbi Menachem Zvi (Nachum Hirsh), son of Rabbi Elazar Nissan Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Drohobych and brother of Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Av Beit Din of Siget, author of Yitav Lev. Third generation descended from Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Újhely (Ihel), author of Yismach Moshe. Son-in-law of Rebbe Mordechai David (Ungar) of Dombrova, disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin.
His son Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum (died in Kislev 1919), son-in-law of Rebbi Chanina Horwitz of Ulanów [who was also the father-in-law of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Shapira of Mukacheve, author of Darkei Teshuva]. Served as Av Beit Din of Szczucin (Stitshin) and Drohobych. Responsa correspondence with Rebbe Mordechai David appear in books of responsa of his times. In his later years he immigrated to Safed.
Volume contains 3 books, approximately 23 cm. Overall good condition. Da’at Kedoshim, good condition, on bluish paper, wear to corners of first leaves. Brit Kehunat Olam Parts 1-2, good condition, high-quality paper, stains. Part 3, good-fair condition, brittle paper. Old binding with leather back.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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The volume contains Chassidic books of first editions and Kabblistic books. Stamps and signature of the Drohobych Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum:
• Yayin HaMeshumar article, Kabalistic topics. Rabbi Natan Shapira. Lemberg, 1867. • VaYakhel Moshe, Kabalistic topics. Rabbi Moshe of Prague. Lemberg, 1860. • Or Yisrael, Tikunei Zohar commentary, by the Magid Rebbe Yisrael of Kozienice. Chernivtsi (Tschernovitz), 1862. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 30. Signature of "Mordechai David Teitelbaum" on second title page. • Ayala Shelucha, on the Torah. Rabbi Naftali of Ropczyce. Lemberg, 1862. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 40. • Likutei Torah, Chassidut and guidance, by the Magid Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Chernivtsi, 1859. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 296. On the book sheets are over 100 handwritten corrections and glosses.
Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum (died in Kislev 1919), son-in-law of Rebbe Chanina Horwitz of Ulanów [who was also the father-in-law of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Shapira of Mukacheve, author of Darkei Teshuva]. Served as Av Beit Din of Szczucin (Stitshin) and Drohobych. Responsa correspondence with Rebbe Mordechai David appear in books of responsa of his times. In his later years he immigrated to Safed. These books have three types of stamps: "Av Beit Din of Szczucin", Av Beit Din of Drohobych and "Resides in the city of Safed".
The volume is composed of 5 books, approximately 21 cm. Varying condition good-fair to fair. Major wear to corners of the two first books.
• Yayin HaMeshumar article, Kabalistic topics. Rabbi Natan Shapira. Lemberg, 1867. • VaYakhel Moshe, Kabalistic topics. Rabbi Moshe of Prague. Lemberg, 1860. • Or Yisrael, Tikunei Zohar commentary, by the Magid Rebbe Yisrael of Kozienice. Chernivtsi (Tschernovitz), 1862. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 30. Signature of "Mordechai David Teitelbaum" on second title page. • Ayala Shelucha, on the Torah. Rabbi Naftali of Ropczyce. Lemberg, 1862. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 40. • Likutei Torah, Chassidut and guidance, by the Magid Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl. Chernivtsi, 1859. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 296. On the book sheets are over 100 handwritten corrections and glosses.
Rebbe Mordechai David Teitelbaum (died in Kislev 1919), son-in-law of Rebbe Chanina Horwitz of Ulanów [who was also the father-in-law of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Shapira of Mukacheve, author of Darkei Teshuva]. Served as Av Beit Din of Szczucin (Stitshin) and Drohobych. Responsa correspondence with Rebbe Mordechai David appear in books of responsa of his times. In his later years he immigrated to Safed. These books have three types of stamps: "Av Beit Din of Szczucin", Av Beit Din of Drohobych and "Resides in the city of Safed".
The volume is composed of 5 books, approximately 21 cm. Varying condition good-fair to fair. Major wear to corners of the two first books.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Collection of books, prayer and Chassidism, Halacha and Midrashim etc. Most of the books originated from the library of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahane of Spinka-Zhydachiv in Jerusalem and from the library of his father Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka-Jerusalem.
Among the books: • Likutei Torah V'Hashas, Bamidmar. From Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Zhydachiv. Stamps and signature of Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka Av Beit din of Seredneye. • Likutei Mahari on Yalkut Shimoni, Nevi'im Ketuvim with signature and inscriptions of Torah teachings handwritten by Rabbi Alter Eliezer Kahane. • Menachem Meshiv Nafshi Zion. Rebbe Menachem Mendel Eichenstein of Zhydachiv. • Among the leaves is a wedding invitation with a letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac Eichenstein of Zhydachiv-Petach Tikva. • Sefer HaZohar, Shemot. Stamps of Rebbe Yissachar Ber Leifer – Ungvar. Stamp and signature of his son Rabbi "Chaim Mordechai Leifer ben R' Yissachar Ber of Ungvar". Inscriptions and signatures of several people. Self-dedication [in the handwriting of Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahane – unsigned]. • Derech HaTova V'HaYeshara. Stamp of Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahane, Ungvar and signature of his son Rabbi Alter Eliezer HaCohen Kahane. • Pri Kodesh Hillulim. Signature of Rabbi Alter Eliezer HaCohen Kahane. • Yismach Moshe. By Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Újhely. Stamps of Rebbes and signature and Torah words in the handwriting of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahane. • Siddur Beit Aharon V'Yisrael, Karlin-Stolin tradition. (Wear and detached leaves, lacking last leaf). Signature and inscriptions of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahane from his youth. Stamp of his father, Rebbe "Yosef Meir Kahane Av Beit Din of Spinka and Av Beit Din of Seredneye – Jerusalem". • More.
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Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka-Jerusalem (1909-1978), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Kahane Av Beit Din of Spinka and son-in-law of Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov. Served as rebbe in the city of Ungvar. In 1936, he was appointed rabbi and head of the yeshiva in Seredneye. In 1941, he ascended to Eretz Israel and founded the Imrei Yosef Yeshiva wherein he established his court. Masses streamed to his “tish” and to hear his sermons which he delivered throughout Israel. His son the Rebbe of Spinka-Zhydachiv Rabbi Alter Eliezer Kahane (1937-2009) was an outstanding Torah genius and famous scholar, renowned for his prayers and holy demeanor. See item 439.
16 books in 10 volumes. Varied size and condition.
Among the books: • Likutei Torah V'Hashas, Bamidmar. From Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Zhydachiv. Stamps and signature of Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka Av Beit din of Seredneye. • Likutei Mahari on Yalkut Shimoni, Nevi'im Ketuvim with signature and inscriptions of Torah teachings handwritten by Rabbi Alter Eliezer Kahane. • Menachem Meshiv Nafshi Zion. Rebbe Menachem Mendel Eichenstein of Zhydachiv. • Among the leaves is a wedding invitation with a letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac Eichenstein of Zhydachiv-Petach Tikva. • Sefer HaZohar, Shemot. Stamps of Rebbe Yissachar Ber Leifer – Ungvar. Stamp and signature of his son Rabbi "Chaim Mordechai Leifer ben R' Yissachar Ber of Ungvar". Inscriptions and signatures of several people. Self-dedication [in the handwriting of Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahane – unsigned]. • Derech HaTova V'HaYeshara. Stamp of Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahane, Ungvar and signature of his son Rabbi Alter Eliezer HaCohen Kahane. • Pri Kodesh Hillulim. Signature of Rabbi Alter Eliezer HaCohen Kahane. • Yismach Moshe. By Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Újhely. Stamps of Rebbes and signature and Torah words in the handwriting of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahane. • Siddur Beit Aharon V'Yisrael, Karlin-Stolin tradition. (Wear and detached leaves, lacking last leaf). Signature and inscriptions of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahane from his youth. Stamp of his father, Rebbe "Yosef Meir Kahane Av Beit Din of Spinka and Av Beit Din of Seredneye – Jerusalem". • More.
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Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahane of Spinka-Jerusalem (1909-1978), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Kahane Av Beit Din of Spinka and son-in-law of Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov. Served as rebbe in the city of Ungvar. In 1936, he was appointed rabbi and head of the yeshiva in Seredneye. In 1941, he ascended to Eretz Israel and founded the Imrei Yosef Yeshiva wherein he established his court. Masses streamed to his “tish” and to hear his sermons which he delivered throughout Israel. His son the Rebbe of Spinka-Zhydachiv Rabbi Alter Eliezer Kahane (1937-2009) was an outstanding Torah genius and famous scholar, renowned for his prayers and holy demeanor. See item 439.
16 books in 10 volumes. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Mishne Torah L'HaRambam, Sefer Zemanim. Warsaw, 1881.
Many handwritten glosses on page margins. The glosses are copies of glosses and notes written by the first Sochaczew Rebbe Avraham Borenstein, author of Avnei Nezer and Eglei Tal. These marginalia of the Avnei Nezer on the Rambam were copied by his three grandsons, sons of the author of Shem M'Shmuel, and were printed in the book "Gilyonot Avnei Nezer al HaRambam (Jerusalem, 1995), 20 years ago. This is the original copy, in the handwriting of his grandson Rebbe David Borenstein author of Chasdei David.
Rabbi David Borenstein, the Chasdei David was born in 1876 in Nasielsk to his father, the author of Shem MiShmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochaczew. At the age of 20, he was appointed Rabbi of Wyszogród, there he headed the Yeshiva Gedolah for young men. After World War I, he moved to serve in the rabbinate of Tomaszów and Zagórz. After the death of his father in 1926, he was ordained Rebbe and was one of the leading Rebbes in Poland. He died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev, 1942. All his descendants perished in the Holocaust. His many books and most of his writings on Talmudic treatises in Halacha and Aggada were lost in the travails of those times.
Rabbi Avraham Borenstein – the first Sochatchov Rebbe (1839-1890), a leading Torah genius and tzaddik in his times. Son-in-law of Rebbe Menachem Mendel "The Seraph of Kotzk". While he served as Rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, he headed a yeshiva where he taught his special method of studying Torah [as he writes in the introduction to his books, he received his study method from his father-in-law, Rebbe Mendeli of Kotzk]. Many of Poland's Torah scholars were his close disciples (the Chelkat Yo'av, Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Frumer, the Gaon of Koziegłowy, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Reshit Bikurim, and others). His Avnei Nezer and Eglei Tal responsa on the melachot of Shabbat are basic study books in the area of Torah scholarship and halacha.
(Missing first title page and last two leaves of Part 2) 3-170, 22 pages; [2], 171-420 pages. (Originally: 170, 22 pages; [2], 171-424 pages). 38 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, wear, tears to margins. New leather binding.
Many handwritten glosses on page margins. The glosses are copies of glosses and notes written by the first Sochaczew Rebbe Avraham Borenstein, author of Avnei Nezer and Eglei Tal. These marginalia of the Avnei Nezer on the Rambam were copied by his three grandsons, sons of the author of Shem M'Shmuel, and were printed in the book "Gilyonot Avnei Nezer al HaRambam (Jerusalem, 1995), 20 years ago. This is the original copy, in the handwriting of his grandson Rebbe David Borenstein author of Chasdei David.
Rabbi David Borenstein, the Chasdei David was born in 1876 in Nasielsk to his father, the author of Shem MiShmuel, son of the Avnei Nezer of Sochaczew. At the age of 20, he was appointed Rabbi of Wyszogród, there he headed the Yeshiva Gedolah for young men. After World War I, he moved to serve in the rabbinate of Tomaszów and Zagórz. After the death of his father in 1926, he was ordained Rebbe and was one of the leading Rebbes in Poland. He died in the Warsaw Ghetto in Kislev, 1942. All his descendants perished in the Holocaust. His many books and most of his writings on Talmudic treatises in Halacha and Aggada were lost in the travails of those times.
Rabbi Avraham Borenstein – the first Sochatchov Rebbe (1839-1890), a leading Torah genius and tzaddik in his times. Son-in-law of Rebbe Menachem Mendel "The Seraph of Kotzk". While he served as Rebbe to thousands of Chassidim, he headed a yeshiva where he taught his special method of studying Torah [as he writes in the introduction to his books, he received his study method from his father-in-law, Rebbe Mendeli of Kotzk]. Many of Poland's Torah scholars were his close disciples (the Chelkat Yo'av, Rabbi Aryeh Zvi Frumer, the Gaon of Koziegłowy, Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, author of Reshit Bikurim, and others). His Avnei Nezer and Eglei Tal responsa on the melachot of Shabbat are basic study books in the area of Torah scholarship and halacha.
(Missing first title page and last two leaves of Part 2) 3-170, 22 pages; [2], 171-420 pages. (Originally: 170, 22 pages; [2], 171-424 pages). 38 cm. Brittle paper, good-fair condition, wear, tears to margins. New leather binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, thoughts about Chassidism and G-d's service, containing essays titled Sefer Refu'ot HaNefesh, Likut Divrei Chachamim and Avodat Pnim, handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Aharon Yosef Luria" of Tiberias, 1931-1935.
Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria of Tiberias (1894-1969), the oldest son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Luria of Tiberias (1882-1952, one of the heads of the Or Torah Yeshiva) and a prominent Slonim Chassid in Tiberias. An outstanding Torah scholar, holy man and devoted servant of G-d. During the days preceding World War I, Rabbi Luria longed to travel to Slonim to visit the Rebbe, author of Divrei Shmuel but was not successful. In 1929, the Slonim Rebbe, author of Beit Avraham visited Eretz Israel and Rabbi Aharon Yosef grew very close to him and considered this period of his life as the light and soul of his being (he wrote in a letter that from the time he met the Rebbe, he became like a gushing spring and then he began to write his thoughts). During those years, he also began studying kabbalah and his knowledge in this area is evident in this notebook. This is one of the original notebooks in which he wrote his thoughts (with dates of writing), and which constituted the framework for his celebrated book Avodat Pnim [printed after his death in 1974 in several editions], which is a basic book for studying Slonim Chassidism's way of serving G-d. Some of the things in this notebook were not printed.
Approximately 62 written pages. 27.5 cm. Good condition, few tears and few worm holes.
Rabbi Aharon Yosef Luria of Tiberias (1894-1969), the oldest son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Luria of Tiberias (1882-1952, one of the heads of the Or Torah Yeshiva) and a prominent Slonim Chassid in Tiberias. An outstanding Torah scholar, holy man and devoted servant of G-d. During the days preceding World War I, Rabbi Luria longed to travel to Slonim to visit the Rebbe, author of Divrei Shmuel but was not successful. In 1929, the Slonim Rebbe, author of Beit Avraham visited Eretz Israel and Rabbi Aharon Yosef grew very close to him and considered this period of his life as the light and soul of his being (he wrote in a letter that from the time he met the Rebbe, he became like a gushing spring and then he began to write his thoughts). During those years, he also began studying kabbalah and his knowledge in this area is evident in this notebook. This is one of the original notebooks in which he wrote his thoughts (with dates of writing), and which constituted the framework for his celebrated book Avodat Pnim [printed after his death in 1974 in several editions], which is a basic book for studying Slonim Chassidism's way of serving G-d. Some of the things in this notebook were not printed.
Approximately 62 written pages. 27.5 cm. Good condition, few tears and few worm holes.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript, Chassidic homiletics on the Torah, by Rebbe Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, from the time he served as Av Beit Din of Mukacheve. 1930s (written at various times beginning with 1933).
Large volume, divided into alphabetical sections according to the Torah weekly portions (with a special tab for each parasha). The content has many excerpts of Chassidic literature and many teachings of Mukacheve Rebbes as well as novellae by the writer, most spoken in public on various occasions. At the beginning of the volume are several pages of an "Index to the book Darkei Teshuva'.
Rebbe Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, (1915-1998) was born in Poland to his father Rebbe Natan David of Biala. From his youth, he was famous for his phenomenal genius and amazing erudite knowledge. The rebbe, author of Minchat Elazar, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Av Beit Din of Mukacheve chose him as a husband for his only daughter, Chaya Frumet. Their royal wedding was documented in the newspapers of that time as the largest Jewish wedding in all Hungarian countries. The borders were opened and special train lines transported Jews from all over Hungary to Mukacheve, (see Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Volume 3, pp. 909-910).
After the death of his great father-in-law, Rabbi Rabinowitz succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Mukacheve and although he was only 22 years old, he led this large congregation for three years until the eruption of World War II. During the war, he suffered greatly following his expulsion from Mukacheve by the government (being a Polish citizen) and after much wandering and many travails (he was active in rescue operations in Budapest, from there he escaped to Eretz Israel via Turkey and Lebanon) survived the Holocaust and in 1944 arrived in Jerusalem with his entire family. (He managed to bring with him part of his large library of books and ancient manuscripts from the home of the Minchat Elazar and the Darkei Teshuva of Mukacheve). On their arrival in Jerusalem, his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Frumet became ill. She died within the year, leaving behind five young orphans. [Two of his sons from his first wife are the famous Mukacheve and Dynów Rebbes at present living in the USA].
Apparently, the content of this manuscript was not printed.
Volume of approximately 90 written pages, approximately 33 cm. (Many empty leaves). Good condition, wear and detached leaves. New binding.
Large volume, divided into alphabetical sections according to the Torah weekly portions (with a special tab for each parasha). The content has many excerpts of Chassidic literature and many teachings of Mukacheve Rebbes as well as novellae by the writer, most spoken in public on various occasions. At the beginning of the volume are several pages of an "Index to the book Darkei Teshuva'.
Rebbe Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, (1915-1998) was born in Poland to his father Rebbe Natan David of Biala. From his youth, he was famous for his phenomenal genius and amazing erudite knowledge. The rebbe, author of Minchat Elazar, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Av Beit Din of Mukacheve chose him as a husband for his only daughter, Chaya Frumet. Their royal wedding was documented in the newspapers of that time as the largest Jewish wedding in all Hungarian countries. The borders were opened and special train lines transported Jews from all over Hungary to Mukacheve, (see Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Volume 3, pp. 909-910).
After the death of his great father-in-law, Rabbi Rabinowitz succeeded him as Av Beit Din of Mukacheve and although he was only 22 years old, he led this large congregation for three years until the eruption of World War II. During the war, he suffered greatly following his expulsion from Mukacheve by the government (being a Polish citizen) and after much wandering and many travails (he was active in rescue operations in Budapest, from there he escaped to Eretz Israel via Turkey and Lebanon) survived the Holocaust and in 1944 arrived in Jerusalem with his entire family. (He managed to bring with him part of his large library of books and ancient manuscripts from the home of the Minchat Elazar and the Darkei Teshuva of Mukacheve). On their arrival in Jerusalem, his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Frumet became ill. She died within the year, leaving behind five young orphans. [Two of his sons from his first wife are the famous Mukacheve and Dynów Rebbes at present living in the USA].
Apparently, the content of this manuscript was not printed.
Volume of approximately 90 written pages, approximately 33 cm. (Many empty leaves). Good condition, wear and detached leaves. New binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Collection of interesting items related to the Mukacheve Rebbe Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, from the time he ascended to Eretz Israel and linked with his activities on behalf of Holocaust victims.
• Printed leaf, by the Rebbe, a letter of farewell to his disciples in Mukacheve, before his immigration to Eretz Israel. Budapest, 1944. Two copies. • Letter to the Rebbe who had recently ascended to Eretz Israel, by R' Yitzchak Aharon Perlstein, who requests that the Rebbe act "to save my family… my wife and my four children… from the great danger in which they exist today". Nissan, [1944]. • Kvittel with names for prayer, sent to the Rebbe. The writer specifies the names of his children, including his son and daughter who are in "the country of Hungary… in Budapest and Nyíregyháza". • Letter by the Vaad Taharat HaMishpacha in Jerusalem, which invites the Rebbe to participate in the committee's convention. Jerusalem, Av 1944. • Letter of authorization from the Vaad HaHatzala in the US, from January 1947, which attests that the Rebbe "is dealing with an important mission in Germany and in Hungary" connected to the activities of Vaad HaHatzala. English. • Letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi Herzog – The Chief Rabbi of Israel, who invites the Rebbe to a prayer assembly of rabbis and rebbes in the Churva of Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid, which will take place on the 20th of Adar. Jerusalem, Purim D'Prazim 1945. • Letter to the Rebbe by "his disciple" Rabbi Yosef Binyamin Viliger. Brooklyn, Succot 1944.
Rebbe Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, son-in-law and successor of the Minchat Elazar of Mukacheve, and rescue activist at the time of the Holocaust. See previous item.
8 items (enclosed: envelope of letter sent to the Rebbe and newspaper clippings). Varied size and condition.
• Printed leaf, by the Rebbe, a letter of farewell to his disciples in Mukacheve, before his immigration to Eretz Israel. Budapest, 1944. Two copies. • Letter to the Rebbe who had recently ascended to Eretz Israel, by R' Yitzchak Aharon Perlstein, who requests that the Rebbe act "to save my family… my wife and my four children… from the great danger in which they exist today". Nissan, [1944]. • Kvittel with names for prayer, sent to the Rebbe. The writer specifies the names of his children, including his son and daughter who are in "the country of Hungary… in Budapest and Nyíregyháza". • Letter by the Vaad Taharat HaMishpacha in Jerusalem, which invites the Rebbe to participate in the committee's convention. Jerusalem, Av 1944. • Letter of authorization from the Vaad HaHatzala in the US, from January 1947, which attests that the Rebbe "is dealing with an important mission in Germany and in Hungary" connected to the activities of Vaad HaHatzala. English. • Letter by Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac HaLevi Herzog – The Chief Rabbi of Israel, who invites the Rebbe to a prayer assembly of rabbis and rebbes in the Churva of Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid, which will take place on the 20th of Adar. Jerusalem, Purim D'Prazim 1945. • Letter to the Rebbe by "his disciple" Rabbi Yosef Binyamin Viliger. Brooklyn, Succot 1944.
Rebbe Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, son-in-law and successor of the Minchat Elazar of Mukacheve, and rescue activist at the time of the Holocaust. See previous item.
8 items (enclosed: envelope of letter sent to the Rebbe and newspaper clippings). Varied size and condition.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Upon the election of the Chief Rabbi of Tel-Aviv and Jaffa. Tel-Aviv, 1946. Pamphlet promoting the candidacy of Rebbe Baruch Rabinowitz of Mukacheve for the chief rabbinical office of Tel-Aviv. Includes the following photographs: a portrait photo, a photo taken during a lecture at the Mukacheve Yeshiva and a photo of the rabbinical certificate from the Mukacheve community.
Rabbi Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, (1915-1998) an interesting figure; rabbi, professor and rebbe. Son of The Rebbe Natan David Rabinowitz of Partziva (Biala), married the only daughter of the Minchat Eliezer of Mukacheve. His wedding was documented in the media of those days as the grandest Jewish wedding in Hungary. He served as Av-Bet-Din of Mukacheve and led this large community for three years until the time of the Holocaust. After many tribulations he reached Jerusalem. In 1945, he moved to San Paulo, Brazil and served in the rabbinate there while studying at the local university and in 1963 came to Israel to occupy a rabbinical position in Holon. In 1976, he moved to Petach Tikvah, where he founded his Bet Midrash and wrote his books “Binat Nevonim” and “Divrei Nevonim”. His sons from his first marriage are the famous Rebbes of Mukacheve and Dynów in the USA.
[1], 36, [1] pp. 20 cm. Good condition, stains.
Rabbi Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz, (1915-1998) an interesting figure; rabbi, professor and rebbe. Son of The Rebbe Natan David Rabinowitz of Partziva (Biala), married the only daughter of the Minchat Eliezer of Mukacheve. His wedding was documented in the media of those days as the grandest Jewish wedding in Hungary. He served as Av-Bet-Din of Mukacheve and led this large community for three years until the time of the Holocaust. After many tribulations he reached Jerusalem. In 1945, he moved to San Paulo, Brazil and served in the rabbinate there while studying at the local university and in 1963 came to Israel to occupy a rabbinical position in Holon. In 1976, he moved to Petach Tikvah, where he founded his Bet Midrash and wrote his books “Binat Nevonim” and “Divrei Nevonim”. His sons from his first marriage are the famous Rebbes of Mukacheve and Dynów in the USA.
[1], 36, [1] pp. 20 cm. Good condition, stains.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Tikunei HaZohar, with the Kise Melech commentary. ("As written in Brody") [Warsaw, 1883].
Many stamps and signatures in the handwriting of Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Biderman "Member of the Vaad HaRabbanim in Warsaw". Glosses and correction in his handwriting and by other writers. Self-dedication of Rabbi Yochanan Rubenstein of Haifa, who received the book in 1966 from the Ger Rebbe Pinchas Menachem Alter.
Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Biderman (1926-1996), inherited the book from his maternal grandfather Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Biderman, and used it for many years until he gave it as a gift to his mechutan Rabbi Yochanan Rubenstein.
388 pages. 22 cm. Brittle paper, good condition. Use marks. Contemporary leather binding, rubbed.
Originally bound without 12 additional pages of explanations and rules printed in that edition.
Many stamps and signatures in the handwriting of Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Biderman "Member of the Vaad HaRabbanim in Warsaw". Glosses and correction in his handwriting and by other writers. Self-dedication of Rabbi Yochanan Rubenstein of Haifa, who received the book in 1966 from the Ger Rebbe Pinchas Menachem Alter.
Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Biderman (1926-1996), inherited the book from his maternal grandfather Rabbi Ya'akov Meir Biderman, and used it for many years until he gave it as a gift to his mechutan Rabbi Yochanan Rubenstein.
388 pages. 22 cm. Brittle paper, good condition. Use marks. Contemporary leather binding, rubbed.
Originally bound without 12 additional pages of explanations and rules printed in that edition.
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