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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Siddur Nusach HaAri Kol Ya'akov, by the Kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Kapil Lifshitz the disciple of the Ba'al Shem Tov. Part 1, for daily prayers. Part 2, for Shabbat and festivals. Lemberg, 1859.
Siddur with explanations and the meaning of prayers, laws and kabbalistic customs. Approbations by Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh who writes: "I have heard that this siddur was seen by the great and holy … Ba'al Shem Tov and found favor in his eyes". [The siddur was compiled by the kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Kapil Lifshitz of Mezritch who also wrote the book Sha'ar Gan Eden which was also highly praised by the Ba'al Shem Tov as written on its title page].
Signature in the characteristic handwriting [square] of the kabbalist Rabbi "Hillel Moshe Meshil'.
The kabbalist Rabbi Hillel Moshe Gelbstein (1832-1907), was a disciple of the Saraph of Kotzk and of the Lubavitcher Rebbe author of Tzemach Tzedek. He ascended to Jerusalem in 1868 after the death of his teachers, the Kotzker Rebbe, the Ger Rebbe author of Chidushei HaRim and the Tzemach Tzedek. From the time of his arrival in Jerusalem, he studied at length the laws of the temple (Bet HaMikdash) and in his interesting books he rouses his readers to fulfill the mitzvah of guarding the place of the temple. He hired "sentinels" as the temple's guards of honor and would light many candles in G-d's honor at the Western Wall. He also renewed the kindling of the Ner-Tamid at the tomb of Shimon HaTsaddik. His books, Mishkanot Le'Abir Ya'akov (printed one volume at a time from 1870-1906) contain a mix of novellae on Tractate Tamid, matters of guarding the temple and kabbalistic homilies. He was famous as a miracle-worker and in his books he attests to salvation and miracles which transpired at the Western Wall and at the tomb of Shimon HaTsaddik.
[1], 5-12, 9-16, [9], 17, [6], 25-62, [155] leaves. (Approximately 8 leaves are missing in the middle of the book. Originally: [1], 5-12, 9-16, [17], 17, [6], 25-82, [155] leaves. 21.5 cm. Varying condition, good-fair. Tears and worm damages, with damage to text. Many stains of usage. Ancient semi-leather binding from Jerusalem (with mistaken embossment).
Siddur with explanations and the meaning of prayers, laws and kabbalistic customs. Approbations by Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh who writes: "I have heard that this siddur was seen by the great and holy … Ba'al Shem Tov and found favor in his eyes". [The siddur was compiled by the kabbalist Rabbi Ya'akov Kapil Lifshitz of Mezritch who also wrote the book Sha'ar Gan Eden which was also highly praised by the Ba'al Shem Tov as written on its title page].
Signature in the characteristic handwriting [square] of the kabbalist Rabbi "Hillel Moshe Meshil'.
The kabbalist Rabbi Hillel Moshe Gelbstein (1832-1907), was a disciple of the Saraph of Kotzk and of the Lubavitcher Rebbe author of Tzemach Tzedek. He ascended to Jerusalem in 1868 after the death of his teachers, the Kotzker Rebbe, the Ger Rebbe author of Chidushei HaRim and the Tzemach Tzedek. From the time of his arrival in Jerusalem, he studied at length the laws of the temple (Bet HaMikdash) and in his interesting books he rouses his readers to fulfill the mitzvah of guarding the place of the temple. He hired "sentinels" as the temple's guards of honor and would light many candles in G-d's honor at the Western Wall. He also renewed the kindling of the Ner-Tamid at the tomb of Shimon HaTsaddik. His books, Mishkanot Le'Abir Ya'akov (printed one volume at a time from 1870-1906) contain a mix of novellae on Tractate Tamid, matters of guarding the temple and kabbalistic homilies. He was famous as a miracle-worker and in his books he attests to salvation and miracles which transpired at the Western Wall and at the tomb of Shimon HaTsaddik.
[1], 5-12, 9-16, [9], 17, [6], 25-62, [155] leaves. (Approximately 8 leaves are missing in the middle of the book. Originally: [1], 5-12, 9-16, [17], 17, [6], 25-82, [155] leaves. 21.5 cm. Varying condition, good-fair. Tears and worm damages, with damage to text. Many stains of usage. Ancient semi-leather binding from Jerusalem (with mistaken embossment).
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $425
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Asara Ma'amarot, with the Yad Yehuda commentary. Lemberg, 1868.
Stamps of Rebbe "Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Freidman – Bohosh" [with a drawing of a serpert swallowing an eagle].
Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Freidman (1858-1940), son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Bohosh and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Shtefenesht. In 1896, he became Rebbe of Adzod, Romania and in Galaţi (Galatz). His son is the "Admor HaTza'ir" of Shtefenesht, Rabbi Menachem Nachum Freidman of Iţcani (1879-1933), author of the books Divrei Menachem, Al Emet V'Hasheker, HaChalom U'Pitrono, etc. He moved to Shtefenesht to succeed his uncle Rebbe Avraham Mattityahu in the Shtefenesht rabbinate but he died at a young age in the lifetime of his uncle and his father.
248, [6] leaves. 22.5 cm. Thin high-quality paper. Good condition, foxing, wear and stains. Old semi-leather binding.
Opening price: $300
Stamps of Rebbe "Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Freidman – Bohosh" [with a drawing of a serpert swallowing an eagle].
Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Freidman (1858-1940), son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Bohosh and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Shtefenesht. In 1896, he became Rebbe of Adzod, Romania and in Galaţi (Galatz). His son is the "Admor HaTza'ir" of Shtefenesht, Rabbi Menachem Nachum Freidman of Iţcani (1879-1933), author of the books Divrei Menachem, Al Emet V'Hasheker, HaChalom U'Pitrono, etc. He moved to Shtefenesht to succeed his uncle Rebbe Avraham Mattityahu in the Shtefenesht rabbinate but he died at a young age in the lifetime of his uncle and his father.
248, [6] leaves. 22.5 cm. Thin high-quality paper. Good condition, foxing, wear and stains. Old semi-leather binding.
Opening price: $300
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $400
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Shas HaGadol She’Ba’Gdolim, Tractate Berachot, with commentaries and many additions, published by Rabbi Yosef Shapetshnik. London, [1919].
Volume designed in an exceptionally large format. Five title pages. With various additions to the "Seder Hadaf", besides the regular commentaries, such as the “Rishon Le'Zion” commentary by the author of “Or HaChaim”, the “Tirat Kesef” commentary by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Guttenyu, compilations from various books, etc. Other additions are found at the end of the volume.
Stamps (German) of Rabbi Moshe Shimshon Wasserman Av Bet Din of Darmstadt [and other German cities, author of the “She'elat Moshe” responsa]. Dedication in his handwriting on the leaf before the first title page: “I have given this gift in honor of the Rebbe of Husyityn, the holy Moshe Shimon Wasserman Rabbi of Darmstadt”. The book was given as a gift to the Rebbe Yisrael Freidman of Husiatyn (1858-1949), who resided in Vienna, Austria together with many of the Ruzin rebbes from World War I until he moved to Palestine shortly before the Holocaust.
Volume in an especially large format. [6], 13 leaves, 27-36 pages, 13-17 leaves, 37-42 pages, 18-26 leaves, 43-54 pages, 27-64 leaves, 55-100 pages. 50 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Damages on the binding.
No other tractates of this Talmud were printed.
Volume designed in an exceptionally large format. Five title pages. With various additions to the "Seder Hadaf", besides the regular commentaries, such as the “Rishon Le'Zion” commentary by the author of “Or HaChaim”, the “Tirat Kesef” commentary by Rabbi Chaim Avraham Guttenyu, compilations from various books, etc. Other additions are found at the end of the volume.
Stamps (German) of Rabbi Moshe Shimshon Wasserman Av Bet Din of Darmstadt [and other German cities, author of the “She'elat Moshe” responsa]. Dedication in his handwriting on the leaf before the first title page: “I have given this gift in honor of the Rebbe of Husyityn, the holy Moshe Shimon Wasserman Rabbi of Darmstadt”. The book was given as a gift to the Rebbe Yisrael Freidman of Husiatyn (1858-1949), who resided in Vienna, Austria together with many of the Ruzin rebbes from World War I until he moved to Palestine shortly before the Holocaust.
Volume in an especially large format. [6], 13 leaves, 27-36 pages, 13-17 leaves, 37-42 pages, 18-26 leaves, 43-54 pages, 27-64 leaves, 55-100 pages. 50 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Damages on the binding.
No other tractates of this Talmud were printed.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sold for: $400
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Volume, which contains several books of the teachings of the Ruzhyn-Sadigura Rebbes, with various stamps and ex-libris labels of the private library of Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman of Sadigura- Przemyśl. On Page 8 of Beit Yisrael is a gloss in his handwriting in which he brings an interesting tradition from his grandfather Rabbi Avraham of Pohrebysche [father of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn] at the time of his death.
• Knesset Yisrael, exquisite compilations by Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn and by his sons, by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Warsaw, (1906) [stereotype edition, bibliographically unlisted – 1909].
• Beit Yisrael by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Siftei Tsaddikim by Rabbi Ya'akov Leiner of Radzin. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Menorah HaTehorah by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Teomim-Frankel. Przemyśl-Bilgoria. 1911. First edition.
Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman author of Knesset Mordechai (1896-1979), son of Rebbe Aharon of Sadigura and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Mezhiboz. In 1913, at the age of 16, he was appointed Rebbe succeeding his father and served as Rebbe for 66 years. In 1914, he moved to Vienna and in 1934 to Przemyśl. He served as one of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah for many years. In 1939, he visited Eretz Israel and following the advice of his uncle Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatin remained in Eretz Israel. His family merited joining him there and ascended with his entire library before the Holocaust erupted. He established his Beit Midrash Knesset Mordechai in Tel Aviv. These books have various stamps of the rebbe: from Tel Aviv, Przemyśl and from his temporary stay in the US.
For additional information, please see Hebrew description.
146 pages; 164 pages; [2], 4-29; 96 pages. 21 cm. Brittle paper, varying condition, good to fair. Damages to the last leaves of the fourth book. Old binding, worn.
• Knesset Yisrael, exquisite compilations by Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn and by his sons, by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Warsaw, (1906) [stereotype edition, bibliographically unlisted – 1909].
• Beit Yisrael by Rabbi Reuven Zack of Ustilug. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Siftei Tsaddikim by Rabbi Ya'akov Leiner of Radzin. Piotrków, 1914. First edition.
• Menorah HaTehorah by Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Teomim-Frankel. Przemyśl-Bilgoria. 1911. First edition.
Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman author of Knesset Mordechai (1896-1979), son of Rebbe Aharon of Sadigura and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Mezhiboz. In 1913, at the age of 16, he was appointed Rebbe succeeding his father and served as Rebbe for 66 years. In 1914, he moved to Vienna and in 1934 to Przemyśl. He served as one of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah for many years. In 1939, he visited Eretz Israel and following the advice of his uncle Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatin remained in Eretz Israel. His family merited joining him there and ascended with his entire library before the Holocaust erupted. He established his Beit Midrash Knesset Mordechai in Tel Aviv. These books have various stamps of the rebbe: from Tel Aviv, Przemyśl and from his temporary stay in the US.
For additional information, please see Hebrew description.
146 pages; 164 pages; [2], 4-29; 96 pages. 21 cm. Brittle paper, varying condition, good to fair. Damages to the last leaves of the fourth book. Old binding, worn.
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Lot 116 Siddur Tefilla Yeshara HeChadash - Berdichev-Boston Version - Dedication by the Boston Rebbe
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Siddur Tefilla Yeshara HeChadash and Keter Nehora HaShalem. Prayers for the whole year, Berdychiv –Boston version. With the Keter Nehora commentary, by Rabbi Aharon HaCohen of Apta. Proofread and published by the Boston Rebbe, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Horowitz. Brooklyn, 1976. On the flyleaf is a wedding dedication, handwritten and signed by Rebbe "Levi Yitzchak HaLevi of Boston", who published the siddur.
Rebbe Levi Yitchak Horowitz of Boston (1821-2010), son of Rebbe Pinchas David HaLevi Horowitz, founder of the Boston dynasty, was very involved in chesed activities and in kiruv. He also founded the Rofeh Organization which assists those who come to the Boston Medical Center (US). From 1989, he served as a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah of
Agudat Yisrael.
[2], 517, [18] pages. 23 cm. Good condition, stains, damaged original binding.
Rebbe Levi Yitchak Horowitz of Boston (1821-2010), son of Rebbe Pinchas David HaLevi Horowitz, founder of the Boston dynasty, was very involved in chesed activities and in kiruv. He also founded the Rofeh Organization which assists those who come to the Boston Medical Center (US). From 1989, he served as a member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah of
Agudat Yisrael.
[2], 517, [18] pages. 23 cm. Good condition, stains, damaged original binding.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Two books from the library of the Gaon Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund, Av-Beit-Din Jerusalem, with signatures. In one book appear inscriptions and signatures in his handwriting, from his childhood, when he was 8 years of age.
• Sefer Shita Mekubetzet, about Baba Batra Tractate. Warsaw, 1901.
Inscriptions and signatures: "belongs to Adoni Avi Mori Verabi the famous Gaon…Israel Freund"(1912); "belongs to…Rabbi the genius righteous and holy etc…; inscription in pencil: "Hebra Kinyan Sefarim" and additional inscriptions in pen and pencil. "Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund" ink stamps from the time he was Av Beit Din of Satmar and an additional ink stamp from Jerusalem: "Moshe Aryeh Friend…- presently Rabbi of…the Eda Hacharedit in Jerusalem".
• Hari"m responsa, by Rebbe Gaon rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur author of "Chidushei Hari"m". Josefow, 1867. First edition. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 112). Ink stamp of Rabbi "Moshe Aryeh Freund…presently rabbi of …Eda HaCharedit Jerusalem..".
The holy and righteous genius Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996), son of the holy Rabbi Yisrael Av Beit Din of Bonyhad (d.1940) and grandson of the Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Nasaud (1855-1932), son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund head of Nasaud congregation of Siget during the time of the "Yitav Lev" and the "Kedushat Yom Tov". One of the loyal disciples of the Rebbe of Satmar Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, served as rabbinical authority in Satmar, Av Beit Din of Nasaud from 1938. After the holocaust he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar and as a rabbinical authority. Chief Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. After the demise of the "Minchat Yitzchak" he was appointed as Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. For many years was known as being a righteous miracle worker
and was sought after for blessings by people in need of salvation. Rama Yeshiva and Talmud Torah are named after him, in Kiryat Rama and Beit-Shemesh.
Two books, size and condition varies. With embossing on the bindings “from the books of the Gaon Rabeinu Moshe Aryeh Freund…Jerusalem”.
• Sefer Shita Mekubetzet, about Baba Batra Tractate. Warsaw, 1901.
Inscriptions and signatures: "belongs to Adoni Avi Mori Verabi the famous Gaon…Israel Freund"(1912); "belongs to…Rabbi the genius righteous and holy etc…; inscription in pencil: "Hebra Kinyan Sefarim" and additional inscriptions in pen and pencil. "Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund" ink stamps from the time he was Av Beit Din of Satmar and an additional ink stamp from Jerusalem: "Moshe Aryeh Friend…- presently Rabbi of…the Eda Hacharedit in Jerusalem".
• Hari"m responsa, by Rebbe Gaon rabbi Yitzchak Meir of Gur author of "Chidushei Hari"m". Josefow, 1867. First edition. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 112). Ink stamp of Rabbi "Moshe Aryeh Freund…presently rabbi of …Eda HaCharedit Jerusalem..".
The holy and righteous genius Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund (1904-1996), son of the holy Rabbi Yisrael Av Beit Din of Bonyhad (d.1940) and grandson of the Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Freund of Nasaud (1855-1932), son of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Freund head of Nasaud congregation of Siget during the time of the "Yitav Lev" and the "Kedushat Yom Tov". One of the loyal disciples of the Rebbe of Satmar Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, served as rabbinical authority in Satmar, Av Beit Din of Nasaud from 1938. After the holocaust he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rosh Yeshiva of Satmar and as a rabbinical authority. Chief Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. After the demise of the "Minchat Yitzchak" he was appointed as Av Beit Din of the Edah HaCharedit. For many years was known as being a righteous miracle worker
and was sought after for blessings by people in need of salvation. Rama Yeshiva and Talmud Torah are named after him, in Kiryat Rama and Beit-Shemesh.
Two books, size and condition varies. With embossing on the bindings “from the books of the Gaon Rabeinu Moshe Aryeh Freund…Jerusalem”.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
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Likutei Amarim Tanya, with Igeret HaTeshuva and Igeret HaKodesh. By the Admor HaZaken Rebbe Shneor Zalman of Liadi. [Kopust, later than 1836]. Bound with: Sha'arei Kedusha, by Rabbi Chaim Vital, Kopust, 1836.
[1], 36, 41-44, [4], 6, [30] leaves; [24] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains, detached bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 631.
On the back leaf is a Russian stamp stating that "The books have been censored by the Kopust Rabbi L. Yaffe". This stamp also appears on other copies and on the two editions printed in Kopust in those years. According to Mondshein's opinion (Torat Chabad, Vol. 1, p. 71), the books were printed underground and did not receive the censor's approval. Therefore, no note of the place of printing appears on the title page, besides a forged inscription. The stamp of the rabbi’s approval is also forged. [See enclosed copy of Rabbi Mondshein's article in which he writes that the censor stamps were required during the 1837 "book decree". To authorize the propriety of the books printed before the decree, the books were submitted for censorship to the regional authority on behalf of the censor which was often the local rabbi. That censor usually stamped the book adding his own signature. Therefore, the place where the book was stamped had no actual connection to the place of printing since the Jew possessed books in his home which were printed in various places and not specifically in the place or country in which he resided. Copies of these editions which originate from various places were stamped by the same Rabbi of Kopust]. The book Sha’arei Kedusha, printed at the beginning of 1836 is bound with this book. Possibly, this edition of Likutei Amarim Tanya was also printed at the beginning of 1836, before the new law of the “Book Decree” was legislated and therefore, the books were authorized by the local rabbi on behalf of the authorities, while they were still in the printing press.
[1], 36, 41-44, [4], 6, [30] leaves; [24] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and stains, detached bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 631.
On the back leaf is a Russian stamp stating that "The books have been censored by the Kopust Rabbi L. Yaffe". This stamp also appears on other copies and on the two editions printed in Kopust in those years. According to Mondshein's opinion (Torat Chabad, Vol. 1, p. 71), the books were printed underground and did not receive the censor's approval. Therefore, no note of the place of printing appears on the title page, besides a forged inscription. The stamp of the rabbi’s approval is also forged. [See enclosed copy of Rabbi Mondshein's article in which he writes that the censor stamps were required during the 1837 "book decree". To authorize the propriety of the books printed before the decree, the books were submitted for censorship to the regional authority on behalf of the censor which was often the local rabbi. That censor usually stamped the book adding his own signature. Therefore, the place where the book was stamped had no actual connection to the place of printing since the Jew possessed books in his home which were printed in various places and not specifically in the place or country in which he resided. Copies of these editions which originate from various places were stamped by the same Rabbi of Kopust]. The book Sha’arei Kedusha, printed at the beginning of 1836 is bound with this book. Possibly, this edition of Likutei Amarim Tanya was also printed at the beginning of 1836, before the new law of the “Book Decree” was legislated and therefore, the books were authorized by the local rabbi on behalf of the authorities, while they were still in the printing press.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sha'ar HaTeshuva, Part 2, by the "Middle" Rebbe Dov Ber Schneerson, son of the "Elder" Rebbe author of the Tanya. [Kopust? / or Shklow?, 1818]. First edition.
(Missing title page), [1], 42; 1-2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 15.5 cm. Blue-greenish paper, fair condition, stains and worm damages. Wear. Fabric binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. According to the opinion of C. Leiberman, the book was printed in Kopust but many bibliographers listed Shklow as place of printing.
(Missing title page), [1], 42; 1-2, 5-81, [1] leaves. 15.5 cm. Blue-greenish paper, fair condition, stains and worm damages. Wear. Fabric binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586. According to the opinion of C. Leiberman, the book was printed in Kopust but many bibliographers listed Shklow as place of printing.
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![Be'urei HaZohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya). Kopust, [1816]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. First editi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/120.jpg "Be'urei HaZohar (Chabad), First Edition - Kopust, 1816")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Be'urei HaZohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi (Ba'al HaTanya). Kopust, [1816]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. First edition.
One of the first books of Chassidic articles with the teachings of the Admor HaZaken, printed after his death in 1813. "Be'urei HaZohar by the famous great Rebbe Dov Ber containing the teachings he heard from his father Rebbe… Shneor Zalman, who lectured every Shabbat eve to his sons, and turned to the Rebbe (Dov Ber) to write all the teachings which he heard from his holy mouth, because he knew that he would not swerve from his good intentions…".
In the beginning of the book is “a letter send to all “anshei shlomeinu”, an introduction by the “Middle” Rebbe Dov Ber.
Ancient owner’s signature: “Belongs to Nachum ben R’ ---, called by all Nachum Mazal”.
[4], 139; 44 leaves (lacking Leaves 45-57). 20 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moisture stains, wear, tears with lacking text to the two last leaves. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
One of the first books of Chassidic articles with the teachings of the Admor HaZaken, printed after his death in 1813. "Be'urei HaZohar by the famous great Rebbe Dov Ber containing the teachings he heard from his father Rebbe… Shneor Zalman, who lectured every Shabbat eve to his sons, and turned to the Rebbe (Dov Ber) to write all the teachings which he heard from his holy mouth, because he knew that he would not swerve from his good intentions…".
In the beginning of the book is “a letter send to all “anshei shlomeinu”, an introduction by the “Middle” Rebbe Dov Ber.
Ancient owner’s signature: “Belongs to Nachum ben R’ ---, called by all Nachum Mazal”.
[4], 139; 44 leaves (lacking Leaves 45-57). 20 cm. Bluish paper, good-fair condition, moisture stains, wear, tears with lacking text to the two last leaves. Ancient worn binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Imrei Binah, on the monotheism in the first verse of Kri'at Shema, Sha'ar HaKri'at Shema, Sha'ar HaTzitzit and Sha'ar HaTefillin, by "The famous great Rebbe Dov Ber Shai". Kopust, [1821]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. First edition printed in the lifetime of the second Chabad rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber Schneerson called the "Middle Rebbe".
21, 56, [1-marked: 67], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, worm damages. Restored first and last leaves. Blurred signatures: "Lifshitz", "Yisrael Leib". Elaborate semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
21, 56, [1-marked: 67], 55-140 leaves. 20.5 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, worm damages. Restored first and last leaves. Blurred signatures: "Lifshitz", "Yisrael Leib". Elaborate semi-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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![Sha'arei HaYichud V'HaEmuna, commentary on the Tanya [on Sha'ar HaYichud V'HaEmuna], by Rabbi Aharon HaLevi "The one sin](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale44-public/122.jpg "Sha'arei HaYichud V'HaEmuna, By Rebbe Aharon of Strashelye - First Edi")
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
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Sha'arei HaYichud V'HaEmuna, commentary on the Tanya [on Sha'ar HaYichud V'HaEmuna], by Rabbi Aharon HaLevi "The one singular disciple of our great rabbi… Rabbi Shnuer Zalman [from Liadi] who was his student for thirty years and did not move from him until he revealed all the secrets of his wisdom…". Shklow, [1820]. First edition.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Strashelye (1766-1829, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 1, pp. 147-151), a prominent disciple of the author of the Tanya. After the death of his rabbi in 1813, some of the Chassidim of the Admor HaZaken ordained Rabbi Aharon as his successor. Consequently, Rabbi Aharon established his own court and this instigated a fierce dispute between him and Rebbe Dov Ber ("The Middle Rebbe"), son and successor of the Ba'al HaTanya. The two also disagreed on the exegesis of the Tanya and on other issues of service of G-d. Nonetheless, his compositions and melodies were accepted by Chabad Chassidism. His many writings on Chassidism and Kabbalah were printed and are counted among basic Chassidic literature. Besides the first editions, his books were not reprinted for many years and are therefore rare.
Comlete copy, [18], 4, 4, 9-56, 60, 52, 44, [2], 28, [4] leaves. Mispaginated. Light bluish paper. 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor restoration to title page and to several leaves. Worm marks to few leaves. Attractive new leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 582.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Strashelye (1766-1829, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 1, pp. 147-151), a prominent disciple of the author of the Tanya. After the death of his rabbi in 1813, some of the Chassidim of the Admor HaZaken ordained Rabbi Aharon as his successor. Consequently, Rabbi Aharon established his own court and this instigated a fierce dispute between him and Rebbe Dov Ber ("The Middle Rebbe"), son and successor of the Ba'al HaTanya. The two also disagreed on the exegesis of the Tanya and on other issues of service of G-d. Nonetheless, his compositions and melodies were accepted by Chabad Chassidism. His many writings on Chassidism and Kabbalah were printed and are counted among basic Chassidic literature. Besides the first editions, his books were not reprinted for many years and are therefore rare.
Comlete copy, [18], 4, 4, 9-56, 60, 52, 44, [2], 28, [4] leaves. Mispaginated. Light bluish paper. 16.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Minor restoration to title page and to several leaves. Worm marks to few leaves. Attractive new leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 582.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
Catalogue
Auction 44 - Judaica: Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 11, 2015
Opening: $400
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Collections of books, Tzemach Tzedek, authored by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch, first editions printed in Vilna 1870-1884:
• Tzemach Tzedek responsa – Even HaEzer, Parts 1-2. • Tzemach Tzedek responsa – Yoreh Deah Parts 1-3. • Tzemach Tzedek – novellae on the six Sidrei Mishna and on the Talmud. • Tzemach Tzedek – rulings, on all four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, Parts 1-2. [At the end of Choshen Mishpat, on p. 138 are the author's words on the teachings of the Vilna Gaon: "In my lowly state, I did not merit understanding his holy words". Other copies exist in which this leaf was replaced with a "revised" leaf wherein the question was changed to "And this is not a response"].
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
10 books in 5 volumes. Varied size and condition. Good-fair to fair condition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 502, 503, 504.
• Tzemach Tzedek responsa – Even HaEzer, Parts 1-2. • Tzemach Tzedek responsa – Yoreh Deah Parts 1-3. • Tzemach Tzedek – novellae on the six Sidrei Mishna and on the Talmud. • Tzemach Tzedek – rulings, on all four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, Parts 1-2. [At the end of Choshen Mishpat, on p. 138 are the author's words on the teachings of the Vilna Gaon: "In my lowly state, I did not merit understanding his holy words". Other copies exist in which this leaf was replaced with a "revised" leaf wherein the question was changed to "And this is not a response"].
For a complete list, please see Hebrew description.
10 books in 5 volumes. Varied size and condition. Good-fair to fair condition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 502, 503, 504.
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Chabad – Books and Objects, Manuscripts and Letters
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