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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, Afikei Mayim, Talmudical novellae, Tractates Shabbat, Pesachim, Betzah, Ketubot, Kiddushin, Sanhedrin, Makot, Shevuot, Chulin, Nidah and Zevachim. Also novellae on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah and Orach Chaim. Unidentified author, Hungarian Torah scholar at the end of the 18th century.
Autographic writing, written throughout various times, with additions in margins. Titled at the top of the leaves Afikei Mayim. [Perhaps, the letters of Mayim are the initials of the author's name].
On Leaf 73/b he writes: "…that which the Rabbi of Recnitz, author of Beit Aharon asked me…". Rabbi Aharon Reizman of Freistadt (Hungary), a leading preacher in his times. In 1782-1783 he served in the Rechnitz community in Hungary and in 1803 he immigrated to Eretz Israel. His book Beit Aharon was printed in Sulzbach, in 1786.
Approximately 41 leaves. Incomplete, lacking many leaves at the beginning and in the middle. Contains the following leaves: 11, 17, 27-34, 43-50, 59-81 leaves. Approximately 21 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, stains and wear. Elaborate leather binding.
Autographic writing, written throughout various times, with additions in margins. Titled at the top of the leaves Afikei Mayim. [Perhaps, the letters of Mayim are the initials of the author's name].
On Leaf 73/b he writes: "…that which the Rabbi of Recnitz, author of Beit Aharon asked me…". Rabbi Aharon Reizman of Freistadt (Hungary), a leading preacher in his times. In 1782-1783 he served in the Rechnitz community in Hungary and in 1803 he immigrated to Eretz Israel. His book Beit Aharon was printed in Sulzbach, in 1786.
Approximately 41 leaves. Incomplete, lacking many leaves at the beginning and in the middle. Contains the following leaves: 11, 17, 27-34, 43-50, 59-81 leaves. Approximately 21 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, stains and wear. Elaborate leather binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, homiletics for the Festivals and Shabbat and on Pirkei Avot. (Unidentified) author's autographic writing, Lithuanian Torah scholar, [written throughout various times, end of 19th century].
Homiletics in mussar, explanation of Aggadot Chazal and few halachic topics, according to the teachings of the Vilna Gaon. the content displays the outstanding Torah knowledge of the writer who was obviously familiar with Kabbalistic matters and apparently served in the rabbinate. He mentions things heard from Rabbi Yisrael of Salant (Rabbi Salant died in 1883; this manuscript was written before his death) and from Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin [referring to a book printed in 1859], and in the name of “the famous speaker – R’ Moshe Yitzchak of blessed memory” [the Magid of Kelm, died in 1899, but the words “R’ Moshe Yitzchak of blessed memory” were written between the lines].
Approximately 235 written pages, 21.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, worming, detached leaves, unbound.
Homiletics in mussar, explanation of Aggadot Chazal and few halachic topics, according to the teachings of the Vilna Gaon. the content displays the outstanding Torah knowledge of the writer who was obviously familiar with Kabbalistic matters and apparently served in the rabbinate. He mentions things heard from Rabbi Yisrael of Salant (Rabbi Salant died in 1883; this manuscript was written before his death) and from Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin [referring to a book printed in 1859], and in the name of “the famous speaker – R’ Moshe Yitzchak of blessed memory” [the Magid of Kelm, died in 1899, but the words “R’ Moshe Yitzchak of blessed memory” were written between the lines].
Approximately 235 written pages, 21.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, worming, detached leaves, unbound.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, pilpul on Tractate Kiddushin. Anthologies of Seder HaDorot, versions of shtarot, manner of drawing up a calendar, charts of calendars and various astronomic inscriptions. Ashkenazi handwriting. Shumyachi (Belarus), [c. 1850].
In the center of the volume is the title page of the book: "Chukei Mamtakim B'Inyanei Sefer Ha'Ibronot, by M. Yehoshua Avraham ben M. Yisrael – here in Shumyachi". [Apparently, copied from Chukei Mamtakim, printed in Mezhiboz, 1818].
the writer mentions the writings of his grandfather. On the last leaf a name is inscribed in square writing: “Yehoshua Zelig Diskin of Shumyachi”.
Rabbi Yeshoshua Zelig Diskin of Shumyachi (died on Yom Kippur 1873). Related to the Maharil Diskin. An outstanding Torah scholar, friend of Rabbi Yom Tov Lipman HaCohen Av Beit Din of Shumyachi and Mir, author of Malbushei Yom Tov. Renowned as a genuine tsaddik. Son of Rabbi Shimon Moshe Diskin (1872-1930) Av Beit Din of Lyakhavichy (Belarus) author of Midrash Shimon, his grandson was Rabbi Yehoshua Zelig Diskin Av Beit Din of Pereiaslav (Kiev region), later rabbi in Pardes Hanna.
Approximately 90 written pages. 17.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Detached leaves.
In the center of the volume is the title page of the book: "Chukei Mamtakim B'Inyanei Sefer Ha'Ibronot, by M. Yehoshua Avraham ben M. Yisrael – here in Shumyachi". [Apparently, copied from Chukei Mamtakim, printed in Mezhiboz, 1818].
the writer mentions the writings of his grandfather. On the last leaf a name is inscribed in square writing: “Yehoshua Zelig Diskin of Shumyachi”.
Rabbi Yeshoshua Zelig Diskin of Shumyachi (died on Yom Kippur 1873). Related to the Maharil Diskin. An outstanding Torah scholar, friend of Rabbi Yom Tov Lipman HaCohen Av Beit Din of Shumyachi and Mir, author of Malbushei Yom Tov. Renowned as a genuine tsaddik. Son of Rabbi Shimon Moshe Diskin (1872-1930) Av Beit Din of Lyakhavichy (Belarus) author of Midrash Shimon, his grandson was Rabbi Yehoshua Zelig Diskin Av Beit Din of Pereiaslav (Kiev region), later rabbi in Pardes Hanna.
Approximately 90 written pages. 17.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Detached leaves.
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![Manuscript, Ma'ase Ta'atuim – against the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Adler. [Europe, 19th/20th century].
Cutting polemic compositi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/244.jpg "Manuscript, Ma'ase Ta'atuim – Against the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Adler")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, Ma'ase Ta'atuim – against the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Adler. [Europe, 19th/20th century].
Cutting polemic composition against the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Adler, teacher of the Chatam Sofer, and against his disciples. Composed by R' Leib Vetzler, and printed anonymously, apparently in Frankfurt in 1790 (a false place of printing appears on the title page). Most copies of this printing were shelved (put in Geniza) or destroyed due to the piousness of Rabbi Natan Adler (in 1822, 100 copies of the book were reprinted in Budapest). this is a handwritten copy of this rare composition. the first page contains the wording of the title page and the false place of printing.
[50] pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains, detached leaves.
Cutting polemic composition against the Kabbalist Rabbi Natan Adler, teacher of the Chatam Sofer, and against his disciples. Composed by R' Leib Vetzler, and printed anonymously, apparently in Frankfurt in 1790 (a false place of printing appears on the title page). Most copies of this printing were shelved (put in Geniza) or destroyed due to the piousness of Rabbi Natan Adler (in 1822, 100 copies of the book were reprinted in Budapest). this is a handwritten copy of this rare composition. the first page contains the wording of the title page and the false place of printing.
[50] pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains, detached leaves.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,625
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Two leaves handwritten by Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch. German.
Polemic article written by Rabbi Hirsch (autographic writing, with erasures and corrections), opposing the composition written by the Jewish-German lawyer Hermann Makower on the subject of the status of the Jewish communities in Prussia.
Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch (1808-1888), great leader of Orthodox Jewry in Germany and founder of the secessionist Orthodox community, disciple of the Chacham Bernays of Hamburg, and Rabbi Yaakov Etlinger author of Aruch La’ner of Altona. From the early age of 22, Hirsch served in rabbinates of Oldenburg, Emden and Nikolsburg. In 1850, the eleven Orthodox families residing in Frankfurt am Main requested that he lead the new Orthodox Adat Yeshurun congregation. Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch was the first to attempt to prevent the rapid spiritual decline of German Jews and single-handedly reestablished Jewish Orthodoxy in Germany. His authority in Halacha and Torah imbued him the indisputable position of leader of Orthodox Jewry in Western Europe. He was active in establishing congregations in various cities throughout Germany and educated an entire generation in Torah and Mitzvot by means of books and articles he published (Igrot Tzafon, Chorev and more).
2 leaves [4 written pages]. 28 cm. Fair condition, wear and tears.
Polemic article written by Rabbi Hirsch (autographic writing, with erasures and corrections), opposing the composition written by the Jewish-German lawyer Hermann Makower on the subject of the status of the Jewish communities in Prussia.
Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch (1808-1888), great leader of Orthodox Jewry in Germany and founder of the secessionist Orthodox community, disciple of the Chacham Bernays of Hamburg, and Rabbi Yaakov Etlinger author of Aruch La’ner of Altona. From the early age of 22, Hirsch served in rabbinates of Oldenburg, Emden and Nikolsburg. In 1850, the eleven Orthodox families residing in Frankfurt am Main requested that he lead the new Orthodox Adat Yeshurun congregation. Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch was the first to attempt to prevent the rapid spiritual decline of German Jews and single-handedly reestablished Jewish Orthodoxy in Germany. His authority in Halacha and Torah imbued him the indisputable position of leader of Orthodox Jewry in Western Europe. He was active in establishing congregations in various cities throughout Germany and educated an entire generation in Torah and Mitzvot by means of books and articles he published (Igrot Tzafon, Chorev and more).
2 leaves [4 written pages]. 28 cm. Fair condition, wear and tears.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, Megillat Eivah – Autobiographic story about the history of the imprisonment of Rabbi Yom Tov Lipman Heller, author of "Tosfot Yom Tov", with a Yiddish translation. [Europe], 1839.
the manuscript begins with: "I have written this in the month of Tamuz in 1839 and have translated it into Yiddish, for the benefit of my children so that they will understand and believe". the text "Megillat Eivah" [first printed in 1837] appears here in square Hebrew letters followed by the original Yiddish translation in cursive Ashkenazi writing.
25, [4], 70 pages. 16.5 cm. Good condition, stains, worming. Contemporary binding, with damages.
the manuscript begins with: "I have written this in the month of Tamuz in 1839 and have translated it into Yiddish, for the benefit of my children so that they will understand and believe". the text "Megillat Eivah" [first printed in 1837] appears here in square Hebrew letters followed by the original Yiddish translation in cursive Ashkenazi writing.
25, [4], 70 pages. 16.5 cm. Good condition, stains, worming. Contemporary binding, with damages.
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![Manuscript, various prayers and Pirkei Avot. [Germany, 19th century].
Composed of prayers and entreaties before entering the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/247.jpg "Manuscript – Prayers and Pirkei Avot – Germany, 19th Century")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, various prayers and Pirkei Avot. [Germany, 19th century].
Composed of prayers and entreaties before entering the Beit Knesset, prayers before donning Tallit and Tefillin, Pirkei Avot, prayer for Rosh Chodesh, Seder HaKetoret, Parshat Akeida, Parshat HaMan, the Ten Commandments, Shir HaYichud for weekdays, Shir HaKavod, Seder Sefirat Ha'Omer, Eruv Tavshilin, Birkat HaLevana, Tefillat HaDerech and prayer for "travelling by train or ship", Hazkarat Neshamot, etc.
118 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, stains and minor wear. Contemporary loose and slightly damaged binding.
Composed of prayers and entreaties before entering the Beit Knesset, prayers before donning Tallit and Tefillin, Pirkei Avot, prayer for Rosh Chodesh, Seder HaKetoret, Parshat Akeida, Parshat HaMan, the Ten Commandments, Shir HaYichud for weekdays, Shir HaKavod, Seder Sefirat Ha'Omer, Eruv Tavshilin, Birkat HaLevana, Tefillat HaDerech and prayer for "travelling by train or ship", Hazkarat Neshamot, etc.
118 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition, stains and minor wear. Contemporary loose and slightly damaged binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $500
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Yiddish Manuscript, homiletics on the Torah and on Jewish festivals, and eulogies. Handwritten by Rabbi David Suditsch, Rabbi of Pest, Hungary [1866-1879].
Pages 34-41: Eulogy for Rabbi Yehudah Asad, Av Beit Din of Serdahel.
Pages 92-99: Eulogy for Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, Av Beit Din and Rosh Metivta in Pressburg.
Pages 113-125: Eulogy for the Maharam Schik.
Rabbi David Suditsch (Bichler) (1815-1908, Otzar HaRabbanim 4933). Prominent rabbi in Hungary, a foremost disciple of Mahari Asad, and one of the last disciples of Rabbi Ya'akov Kopel Charif of Verbó (Werbau). His father and uncle were teachers of Mahari Asad. In 1839, he served in the Bicske Rabbinate. From 1847, he served as rabbi in Pest, a position he held for over 60 years. Remarried the daughter of his teacher Mahari Asad, who was widowed from her first husband in 1860.
133 pages. (Damages to first and last pages including missing text). 24.5 cm. Good condition. New torn cover.
Author's autographic writing. the date this book was written can be inferred from the dates of the eulogies. Mahari Assad died in 1866. the Ktav Sofer died in 1872, and Maharam Schik died in 1879.
Pages 34-41: Eulogy for Rabbi Yehudah Asad, Av Beit Din of Serdahel.
Pages 92-99: Eulogy for Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, Av Beit Din and Rosh Metivta in Pressburg.
Pages 113-125: Eulogy for the Maharam Schik.
Rabbi David Suditsch (Bichler) (1815-1908, Otzar HaRabbanim 4933). Prominent rabbi in Hungary, a foremost disciple of Mahari Asad, and one of the last disciples of Rabbi Ya'akov Kopel Charif of Verbó (Werbau). His father and uncle were teachers of Mahari Asad. In 1839, he served in the Bicske Rabbinate. From 1847, he served as rabbi in Pest, a position he held for over 60 years. Remarried the daughter of his teacher Mahari Asad, who was widowed from her first husband in 1860.
133 pages. (Damages to first and last pages including missing text). 24.5 cm. Good condition. New torn cover.
Author's autographic writing. the date this book was written can be inferred from the dates of the eulogies. Mahari Assad died in 1866. the Ktav Sofer died in 1872, and Maharam Schik died in 1879.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, “Sermon which I have delivered in Ujhely”, by Rabbi Yirmiyahu Loewe. Ujhely (Hungary). Sermon for the 7th of Adar 1865-1866. Author’s handwriting, flowery-style typical of his other writings.
the notable Gaon Rabbi Yirmiyahu Loewe (1811-1874), son of the “Sha’arei Torah”, a leading Torah giant in Hungary in the times of the Ktav Sofer, served in the rabbinate of Werboy and Ujhely. Authored Divrei Yirmiyahu on the Rambam, on the Talmud and Chiddushei Sugiyot V'Drashot. these sermons were not printed in the book of sermons (Satmar, 1934).
12 leaves, 24 written pages. 24.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, fabric binding.
the notable Gaon Rabbi Yirmiyahu Loewe (1811-1874), son of the “Sha’arei Torah”, a leading Torah giant in Hungary in the times of the Ktav Sofer, served in the rabbinate of Werboy and Ujhely. Authored Divrei Yirmiyahu on the Rambam, on the Talmud and Chiddushei Sugiyot V'Drashot. these sermons were not printed in the book of sermons (Satmar, 1934).
12 leaves, 24 written pages. 24.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, fabric binding.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Manuscript, novellae on Talmudic treatises. Handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yeshaya Neizatz. [Hungary, beginning of 20th century].
In the middle of the notebook [p. 12], the writer brings many excerpts from his teacher and signs: "the words of the writer, his disciple Yeshaya Neizatz". On Page [1] is a section in another handwriting signed "Dov---".
Rabbi Yeshaya Neizatz (1842-1916), disciple of the Ktav Sofer. Son of Rabbi Eliezer Lipman Neizatz disciple of the Chatam Sofer Av Beit Din of Magendorf and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Leib Litsh-Rosenbaum a Dayan in Pressburg. Served for 40 years (from 1876) as Av Beit Din of Alistál. Published his father's book Batzir Eliezer.
Approximately 30 written pages, 24 cm. Dry paper, fair condition. Wear and tears to margins (with damage to text).
In the middle of the notebook [p. 12], the writer brings many excerpts from his teacher and signs: "the words of the writer, his disciple Yeshaya Neizatz". On Page [1] is a section in another handwriting signed "Dov---".
Rabbi Yeshaya Neizatz (1842-1916), disciple of the Ktav Sofer. Son of Rabbi Eliezer Lipman Neizatz disciple of the Chatam Sofer Av Beit Din of Magendorf and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Aryeh Leib Litsh-Rosenbaum a Dayan in Pressburg. Served for 40 years (from 1876) as Av Beit Din of Alistál. Published his father's book Batzir Eliezer.
Approximately 30 written pages, 24 cm. Dry paper, fair condition. Wear and tears to margins (with damage to text).
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Sold for: $575
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Collection of handwritten pamphlets and letters, by various writers from various times.
Among the items:
· Letter to Rabbi Yechezkel, regarding the position of rabbi, Torah thoughts, [Hungary] 1826. Not signed [apparently a draft]. the writer mentions that he is planning a trip to Pressburg and wishes to consult "the Master, Teacher Gaon" [possibly referring to the Chatam Sofer]. · Copy of a letter of response in regard to an agunah by Rabbi Shraga Feitel posek in Slonim, and a copy of solicitation of evidence from the Beit Din of Maisyad. 1859. [Rabbi Shraga Feitel Feinstein, a prominent posek and Ra'avad of the Beit Din of Rabbi Isaac Charif]. · Pamphlet of Talmudic novellae [Hungary, 19th century]. · Notebook of an anthology of commentaries on Midrash Raba. · More leaves and notes by various rabbis.
8 items, dozens of leaves. Varied size and condition.
Among the items:
· Letter to Rabbi Yechezkel, regarding the position of rabbi, Torah thoughts, [Hungary] 1826. Not signed [apparently a draft]. the writer mentions that he is planning a trip to Pressburg and wishes to consult "the Master, Teacher Gaon" [possibly referring to the Chatam Sofer]. · Copy of a letter of response in regard to an agunah by Rabbi Shraga Feitel posek in Slonim, and a copy of solicitation of evidence from the Beit Din of Maisyad. 1859. [Rabbi Shraga Feitel Feinstein, a prominent posek and Ra'avad of the Beit Din of Rabbi Isaac Charif]. · Pamphlet of Talmudic novellae [Hungary, 19th century]. · Notebook of an anthology of commentaries on Midrash Raba. · More leaves and notes by various rabbis.
8 items, dozens of leaves. Varied size and condition.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,500
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Manuscript, with several compositions on the Mesorah (of the Bible), by Rabbi Shalom Shachne Yalin – greatest Mesorah scholar of the last generations. [Written throughout various times: Lithuania and Jerusalem, 19th century].
On the margins of a page in the middle of the volume, is the author's signature: "Shalom Shachne proofreader of Skidel". the manuscript contains several compositions in his handwriting:
1. Notes on the Mesorah HaGedola. [the Mesorah HaGedola was arranged in alphabetical order and not according to the order of the Bible. the composition contains: deciphering the place of verses, corrections of mistakes and notes of variations from the version of our books].
2. Editing words – List of corrections of chaserot and yeterot in Nevi'im and Ketuvim, according to the books of the Mesorah and other books.
3. Gilyon Mesorah – Copy of the Mesorah HaKetana, with completions and notes according to the Mesorah HaGedolah.
4. An orderly composition on the Mesorah, the Five Books of the Torah and the Five Megillot [apparently, the final composition of his works on the Mesorah].
5. Various lists of glosses on the Mesorah, list of verses beginning with the letter Vav, and new glosses.
Rabbi Shalom Shachne Yalin (1790-1874) proofreader from Skidel in the Grodno region [father of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Yalin, author of Yefe Einayim on the Talmud]. Disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin; was very proficient in knowledge of the Mesorah and proofreading and knew the variations and doubts of the correct version of the Bible. this is apparent from his writings and from the tasks he was assigned by the Maharil Diskin and others. the only expert in the world on proofreading Torah scrolls and Bibles. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1858 with part of his family. A short while later, he was sent by Jerusalem rabbis [Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant and his son-in-law Rabbi Shmuel of Salant, Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abulafia, etc.] to Aleppo to copy the Mesorah from the Aleppo Codex. In c. 1859, Rabbi Yalin and his youngest son, Rabbi Yehoshua traveled to Aleppo and copied the Mesorah of the Nevi'im and the Torah. Later, he was asked to copy the Mesorah of the Ketuvim and due to his elderly age, he could not travel, so he sent his son-in-law Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Kimchi in his stead with a Nevi'im and Ketuvim he himself had proofread and with instructions. [See Tzefunot 8 and 10 about him and this mission, Amudei Shesh Jerusalem 1891 Part 2 in his introduction. Avoteinu – Yalin Jerusalem 1966, pp. 350-362].
98 leaves. Varied size 20.5-22 cm. thick paper [characteristic to the first half of the 19th century]. Fair condition, wear and stains, few worm damages. Unbound.
All the above has been written based on the enclosed letter – a detailed expert’s opinion given by a rabbi who specializes in Torah manuscripts.
On the margins of a page in the middle of the volume, is the author's signature: "Shalom Shachne proofreader of Skidel". the manuscript contains several compositions in his handwriting:
1. Notes on the Mesorah HaGedola. [the Mesorah HaGedola was arranged in alphabetical order and not according to the order of the Bible. the composition contains: deciphering the place of verses, corrections of mistakes and notes of variations from the version of our books].
2. Editing words – List of corrections of chaserot and yeterot in Nevi'im and Ketuvim, according to the books of the Mesorah and other books.
3. Gilyon Mesorah – Copy of the Mesorah HaKetana, with completions and notes according to the Mesorah HaGedolah.
4. An orderly composition on the Mesorah, the Five Books of the Torah and the Five Megillot [apparently, the final composition of his works on the Mesorah].
5. Various lists of glosses on the Mesorah, list of verses beginning with the letter Vav, and new glosses.
Rabbi Shalom Shachne Yalin (1790-1874) proofreader from Skidel in the Grodno region [father of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Yalin, author of Yefe Einayim on the Talmud]. Disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin; was very proficient in knowledge of the Mesorah and proofreading and knew the variations and doubts of the correct version of the Bible. this is apparent from his writings and from the tasks he was assigned by the Maharil Diskin and others. the only expert in the world on proofreading Torah scrolls and Bibles. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1858 with part of his family. A short while later, he was sent by Jerusalem rabbis [Rabbi Yosef Zundel of Salant and his son-in-law Rabbi Shmuel of Salant, Rabbi Chaim Nissim Abulafia, etc.] to Aleppo to copy the Mesorah from the Aleppo Codex. In c. 1859, Rabbi Yalin and his youngest son, Rabbi Yehoshua traveled to Aleppo and copied the Mesorah of the Nevi'im and the Torah. Later, he was asked to copy the Mesorah of the Ketuvim and due to his elderly age, he could not travel, so he sent his son-in-law Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua Kimchi in his stead with a Nevi'im and Ketuvim he himself had proofread and with instructions. [See Tzefunot 8 and 10 about him and this mission, Amudei Shesh Jerusalem 1891 Part 2 in his introduction. Avoteinu – Yalin Jerusalem 1966, pp. 350-362].
98 leaves. Varied size 20.5-22 cm. thick paper [characteristic to the first half of the 19th century]. Fair condition, wear and stains, few worm damages. Unbound.
All the above has been written based on the enclosed letter – a detailed expert’s opinion given by a rabbi who specializes in Torah manuscripts.
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