Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Collection of incomplete copies of books, sections and single leaves. Kabbalistic books from various printings, 17th-19th centuries.
Among the books: · Sefer HaGilgulim, [Frankfurt am Main, 1684]. · Amarot Tehorot, Frankfurt am Main, 1698. · VaYakhel Moshe. [Dessau, 1698]. · Sefer HaKavanot U'Ma'ase Nissim [Constantinople, 1720]. · Sefer Yetzira with six commentares [Zhovkva, 1745]. · Tola'at Ya'akov, Boguslaw, [1820]. · More parts of various Kabbalistic books.
17 items, varied size and condition. Overall fair-poor condition. See Hebrew description for a more detailed account of conditions.
Among the books: · Sefer HaGilgulim, [Frankfurt am Main, 1684]. · Amarot Tehorot, Frankfurt am Main, 1698. · VaYakhel Moshe. [Dessau, 1698]. · Sefer HaKavanot U'Ma'ase Nissim [Constantinople, 1720]. · Sefer Yetzira with six commentares [Zhovkva, 1745]. · Tola'at Ya'akov, Boguslaw, [1820]. · More parts of various Kabbalistic books.
17 items, varied size and condition. Overall fair-poor condition. See Hebrew description for a more detailed account of conditions.
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![Manuscript, Kabbalistic homiletics by the Maharchu Rabbi Chaim Vital. Ancient Ashkenazi writing [18th century]. With few marg](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/266.jpg "Manuscript, Etz Chaim of the Maharchu – 18th Century")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $3,750
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Manuscript, Kabbalistic homiletics by the Maharchu Rabbi Chaim Vital. Ancient Ashkenazi writing [18th century]. With few marginalia by several writers.
this manuscript has variations from the printed version.
[151] leaves, partial and incorrect pagination. Approximately 20 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, stains and wear. Unbound.
this manuscript has variations from the printed version.
[151] leaves, partial and incorrect pagination. Approximately 20 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, stains and wear. Unbound.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $7,500
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Manuscript, siddur Kavanot HaRashash, for Pesach and Lel HaSeder and for Sefirat HaOmer. Expanded detailed nusach of kavanot, containing all combinations of Names. Very attractive calligraphic writing, Rashi script and square writing. [Jerusalem, c. 1890s-1900].
On Leaf 120/b is a colophon by the Kabbalist scribe: "Written by …Yitzchak Ferrera". Owner's inscription in Ashkenazi handwriting: "Zvi Aryeh of Mezhyrich Gold-man".
the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Ferrera (c. 1840-1917) son of renowned kabbalist Rabbi Aharon Refael Chaim Moshe Ferrera, (died in 1887, author of Toldot Aharon V'Moshe and Efer Moshe), ascended with his father to Jerusalem from Salonika in 1848. Was a Jerusalem kabbalist and belonged to the Beit El community. He delivered a sermon every evening in a yeshiva for ba'alei batim in the Old City. He was a scribe for the Kabbalist Bet El Yeshiva, wrote and copied Kabbalistic books of the Rashash as well as his father's books and earned his living by writing amulets. Wrote several mussar books in Ladino, published his father's book Me'il HaKodesh U'Bigdei Yesha (Jerusalem, 1888), with his own additions and deep comments on Kabbalistic matters.
Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Goldman of Mezhyrich (died 1916), was known from his childhood for his insight of hidden matters. Upon his immigration at a young age from Mezhyrich to Eretz Israel, he immediately entered the Beit El Yeshiva and was among the leading Kabbalistic scholars. He was esteemed by all and was called "the white angel" and "the lofty tsaddik". He wrote Cheshbon Pirtei HaMitzvot (Jerusalem, 1904), Derech Chaim, etc.
123 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear to some leaves. Wine stains to first leaves (Passover Haggadah), ancient leather binding, especially elaborate, with gilt embossments.
On Leaf 120/b is a colophon by the Kabbalist scribe: "Written by …Yitzchak Ferrera". Owner's inscription in Ashkenazi handwriting: "Zvi Aryeh of Mezhyrich Gold-man".
the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Moshe Ferrera (c. 1840-1917) son of renowned kabbalist Rabbi Aharon Refael Chaim Moshe Ferrera, (died in 1887, author of Toldot Aharon V'Moshe and Efer Moshe), ascended with his father to Jerusalem from Salonika in 1848. Was a Jerusalem kabbalist and belonged to the Beit El community. He delivered a sermon every evening in a yeshiva for ba'alei batim in the Old City. He was a scribe for the Kabbalist Bet El Yeshiva, wrote and copied Kabbalistic books of the Rashash as well as his father's books and earned his living by writing amulets. Wrote several mussar books in Ladino, published his father's book Me'il HaKodesh U'Bigdei Yesha (Jerusalem, 1888), with his own additions and deep comments on Kabbalistic matters.
Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Goldman of Mezhyrich (died 1916), was known from his childhood for his insight of hidden matters. Upon his immigration at a young age from Mezhyrich to Eretz Israel, he immediately entered the Beit El Yeshiva and was among the leading Kabbalistic scholars. He was esteemed by all and was called "the white angel" and "the lofty tsaddik". He wrote Cheshbon Pirtei HaMitzvot (Jerusalem, 1904), Derech Chaim, etc.
123 leaves. 23 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear to some leaves. Wine stains to first leaves (Passover Haggadah), ancient leather binding, especially elaborate, with gilt embossments.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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![Siddur with Kavanot Ha'Ari. Mincha prayer, and Shabbat prayers. [Russia-Poland printings, 18th/19th century].
Long Kabbalisti](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/268.jpg "Siddur Kavanot Ha'Ari Printed in Russia-Poland – Signed Kabbalistic Gl")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
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Siddur with Kavanot Ha'Ari. Mincha prayer, and Shabbat prayers. [Russia-Poland printings, 18th/19th century].
Long Kabbalistic glosses, signed "Ya'akov", in Oriental handwriting [Morocco?, 19th century?].
Handwtitten leaves [Oriental writing. Morocco?, 19th century?], copies from Chemdat Yamim to complete the kavanot for Shabbat preparation, Kabbalat Shabbat and the beginning of the Ma'ariv prayer.
[12] printed leaves; [26] handwritten leaves; [42] printed leaves; [2] handwritten leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, worming to text, wear and stains. Torn, loose binding.
Long Kabbalistic glosses, signed "Ya'akov", in Oriental handwriting [Morocco?, 19th century?].
Handwtitten leaves [Oriental writing. Morocco?, 19th century?], copies from Chemdat Yamim to complete the kavanot for Shabbat preparation, Kabbalat Shabbat and the beginning of the Ma'ariv prayer.
[12] printed leaves; [26] handwritten leaves; [42] printed leaves; [2] handwritten leaves. 18.5 cm. Fair condition, worming to text, wear and stains. Torn, loose binding.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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![Manuscript, segulot and amulets. [Oriental countries, 19th/20th centuries]. Judeo-Arabic. With Kabbalistic illustrations [Kta](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/269.jpg "Manuscript, Segulot and Amulets – Judeo-Arabic")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, segulot and amulets. [Oriental countries, 19th/20th centuries]. Judeo-Arabic. With Kabbalistic illustrations [Ktav Malachim].
[72] pages. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to several places. No binding.
[72] pages. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming to several places. No binding.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
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Rapduni BaTapuchim, Homiletic commentary on Aggadot Raba bar bar Chana in Tractate Bava Batra. By Rabbi Elyakim Getz Av Beit Din Hildsom. [Berlin, 1712].
Missing title page; bound in the middle of a volume with two more books: Parshat Derachim, [Zolkva, 1772 – lacking first leaves]. Michlal Yofi, by Rabbi Yitzchak ben Rabbi Ben Zion of Kotsk. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1775].
On the margins of Rapduni BaTapuchim are the Samchuni Ba'Ashishut glosses – an entire handwritten composition of "a commentary according to Sod, hidden Torah of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the Ari, on the Aggadot of Raba bar bar Chana".
the author of the manuscript of the Samchuni Ba’Ashishot commentary is unknown. the style
of writing is characteristic to the time of printing [Ashkenazi handwriting from the 18th century]. the content of the commentary is an indication of the author’s deep Kabbalistic knowledge.
6-81 leaves; 30 leaves; [2], 78 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, extensive wear, tears and stains. Ancient torn binding.
Many stamps of Rabbi “Aryeh Leibush Kahane Av Beit Din of Apahida and its region, dwelling in Kołaczyce” [1865-1942, son-in-law of the Rebbe of Deyzh Rabbi Yechezkel Panet author of Knesset Yechezkel. Served in the Apahida rabbinate and after World War I settled in Klausenburg and served in the rabbinate of the Avodat Kehuna Beit Midrash.
Missing title page; bound in the middle of a volume with two more books: Parshat Derachim, [Zolkva, 1772 – lacking first leaves]. Michlal Yofi, by Rabbi Yitzchak ben Rabbi Ben Zion of Kotsk. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1775].
On the margins of Rapduni BaTapuchim are the Samchuni Ba'Ashishut glosses – an entire handwritten composition of "a commentary according to Sod, hidden Torah of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai and the Ari, on the Aggadot of Raba bar bar Chana".
the author of the manuscript of the Samchuni Ba’Ashishot commentary is unknown. the style
of writing is characteristic to the time of printing [Ashkenazi handwriting from the 18th century]. the content of the commentary is an indication of the author’s deep Kabbalistic knowledge.
6-81 leaves; 30 leaves; [2], 78 leaves. 19.5 cm. Fair condition, extensive wear, tears and stains. Ancient torn binding.
Many stamps of Rabbi “Aryeh Leibush Kahane Av Beit Din of Apahida and its region, dwelling in Kołaczyce” [1865-1942, son-in-law of the Rebbe of Deyzh Rabbi Yechezkel Panet author of Knesset Yechezkel. Served in the Apahida rabbinate and after World War I settled in Klausenburg and served in the rabbinate of the Avodat Kehuna Beit Midrash.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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![Zohar Al HaTorah, by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Volume 1, Genesis. Jerusalem, [1844]. Volume 2, Exodus. Jerusalem, [1845].
the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/271.jpg "Sefer HaZohar – Jerusalem, 1844-1845 – Two Volumes – Kabbalistic Gloss")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Zohar Al HaTorah, by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Volume 1, Genesis. Jerusalem, [1844]. Volume 2, Exodus. Jerusalem, [1845].
the volume of the book of Genesis contains dozens of long glosses in oriental handwriting: novellae, remazim and kabbalistic content. In one gloss the writer describes his own escape from the city of Izmir following harassment against him and relates his travails during this time. Signatures of Rabbi “Chaim Dm[tikri] Bechor HaLevi” [a sage and kabbalist of Izmir, known for his expertise in medicine, incantations and segulot]. On the reverse of the second title page is an inscription of the birth of “Moshe HaLevi… my grandson, the son of my son… Chacham R’ Refael HaLevi”.
Two volumes. Genesis: [6], 252, 2-19 leaves. Exodus: 279 leaves. 21 cm. Overall good condition, stains and wear, worming in several places.
the volume of the book of Genesis contains dozens of long glosses in oriental handwriting: novellae, remazim and kabbalistic content. In one gloss the writer describes his own escape from the city of Izmir following harassment against him and relates his travails during this time. Signatures of Rabbi “Chaim Dm[tikri] Bechor HaLevi” [a sage and kabbalist of Izmir, known for his expertise in medicine, incantations and segulot]. On the reverse of the second title page is an inscription of the birth of “Moshe HaLevi… my grandson, the son of my son… Chacham R’ Refael HaLevi”.
Two volumes. Genesis: [6], 252, 2-19 leaves. Exodus: 279 leaves. 21 cm. Overall good condition, stains and wear, worming in several places.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $400
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Two Machzorim for the High Holy Days (Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur), with Kabbalistic glosses:
· Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, according to Sephardi tradition. Contains entreaties for the month of Elul, prayers for Rosh Hashana, the fast of Tzom Gedalia and Selichot and prayers for Yom Kippur. Venice, [1736].
Variant. "Part 4" is written on the title page, but in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book [Record 172424] it is listed as Part 1. Another title page with the year 1736 is bound at the beginning of the machzor.
Many glosses in Oriental handwriting, kabbalist kavanot and version completions. [1], 55, 104-280 leaves (lacking leaves 56-103). 18 cm. Fair-good condition, stains and wear. Slightly detached and damaged binding.
· Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, according to HaAri and Chemdat Yamim with a Ladino commentary. [Constantinople, 1768]. Only Part II of the machzor, with Yom Kippur prayers.
the empty leaves at the beginning and end of the machzor have additions in Oriental writing (Turkey?), prayers and piyyutim. Signature “Yitzchak Ashkenazi”. 197 leaves (without the title page). 19.5 cm. Good condition, stains. dampstains on several leaves. Handsome, ancient leather binding, with damages.
· Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, according to Sephardi tradition. Contains entreaties for the month of Elul, prayers for Rosh Hashana, the fast of Tzom Gedalia and Selichot and prayers for Yom Kippur. Venice, [1736].
Variant. "Part 4" is written on the title page, but in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book [Record 172424] it is listed as Part 1. Another title page with the year 1736 is bound at the beginning of the machzor.
Many glosses in Oriental handwriting, kabbalist kavanot and version completions. [1], 55, 104-280 leaves (lacking leaves 56-103). 18 cm. Fair-good condition, stains and wear. Slightly detached and damaged binding.
· Machzor for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, according to HaAri and Chemdat Yamim with a Ladino commentary. [Constantinople, 1768]. Only Part II of the machzor, with Yom Kippur prayers.
the empty leaves at the beginning and end of the machzor have additions in Oriental writing (Turkey?), prayers and piyyutim. Signature “Yitzchak Ashkenazi”. 197 leaves (without the title page). 19.5 cm. Good condition, stains. dampstains on several leaves. Handsome, ancient leather binding, with damages.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $525
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Kol Yehuda – Ba'al HaKetavim, Vol. 1. By the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz, with many additions in his handwriting. [Tel Aviv, 1977].
Kol Yehuda – Ba'al HaKetavim is the first book published by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz. the book features photocopies of many documents, including writings of his father, Rabbi Yechiel Zvi, many letters exchanged with Kabbalists Rabbi Yosef and Rabbi Moshe Ya'ir Weinstock and with renowned rebbes including the Rebbe of Ożarów and the Klauzenburg rebbe. With handwritten and typewritten novellae including revelations and kabbalist secrets, strengthening emunah, etc.
Many handwritten additions appear in this copy, which opens with his handwritten and signed dedication to his brother-in-law R' Sender Rodevsky and his beloved sister, as well as a long inscription in his handwriting on the kabbalistic meaning of the half-Shekel. Some pages feature handwritten corrections, glosses and additions.
the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz (1922-2010), disciple of the Ba'al HaSulam, an outstanding Torah scholar, erudite in both revealed and hidden Torah. Leibowitz wrote several books, including Kol Yehuda Ba'al HaKetavim, V'Zot L'Yehuda, Yizal Mayim M'Dalyo, Or Levi Ziv Yehuda, etc. Rabbi Leibowitz is considered one of the hidden tsaddikim of the last generation. He immigrated to Eretz Israel after he was spared the extermination camps in Europe and, following the counsel of the Chazon Ish, worked at nights paving streets in Tel Aviv. For many years he managed to conceal his greatness but in his later years, after he moved to his relative's home in Bnei Brak, the many stories of wonders he performed became known, earning him a steady stream of visitors asking for blessing and salvation.
[238] leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Glue marks at beginning and end of book. Detached binding, with damages.
Kol Yehuda – Ba'al HaKetavim is the first book published by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz. the book features photocopies of many documents, including writings of his father, Rabbi Yechiel Zvi, many letters exchanged with Kabbalists Rabbi Yosef and Rabbi Moshe Ya'ir Weinstock and with renowned rebbes including the Rebbe of Ożarów and the Klauzenburg rebbe. With handwritten and typewritten novellae including revelations and kabbalist secrets, strengthening emunah, etc.
Many handwritten additions appear in this copy, which opens with his handwritten and signed dedication to his brother-in-law R' Sender Rodevsky and his beloved sister, as well as a long inscription in his handwriting on the kabbalistic meaning of the half-Shekel. Some pages feature handwritten corrections, glosses and additions.
the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz (1922-2010), disciple of the Ba'al HaSulam, an outstanding Torah scholar, erudite in both revealed and hidden Torah. Leibowitz wrote several books, including Kol Yehuda Ba'al HaKetavim, V'Zot L'Yehuda, Yizal Mayim M'Dalyo, Or Levi Ziv Yehuda, etc. Rabbi Leibowitz is considered one of the hidden tsaddikim of the last generation. He immigrated to Eretz Israel after he was spared the extermination camps in Europe and, following the counsel of the Chazon Ish, worked at nights paving streets in Tel Aviv. For many years he managed to conceal his greatness but in his later years, after he moved to his relative's home in Bnei Brak, the many stories of wonders he performed became known, earning him a steady stream of visitors asking for blessing and salvation.
[238] leaves. 34.5 cm. Good condition. Glue marks at beginning and end of book. Detached binding, with damages.
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Manuscripts and Glosses - Kabbalah
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