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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Letters handwritten and signed by Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Naftali Zilberberg, sent to Jerusalem to Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld. 1900-1926. [Breslau, 1900; Warsaw, 1913; 1922; 1926].
the "Warsaw Tsaddik" – Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Naftali Zilberberg (1850-1930), a leading Warsaw posek. Disciple of the disciples of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and disciple of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter and the Beit HaLevi. He was also accustomed to visiting the rebbes of his times, Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów and the Sfat Emet of Ger. He was a confidant of the Netziv of Volozhin and the Chafetz Chaim (Rabbi Elchanan always referred to Rabbi Naftali with the title "HaGaon HaTsaddik"). Rabbi Zilberberg was very active in reinforcing Shabbat and family purity observance and he printed proclamations solidifying halachic adherence. He edited the writings of his father Rabbi Avraham Binyamim Av Beit Din of Wieruszów and the writings of his grandfather, the Gaon of Kutno, author of Zayit Ra'anan in preparation for printing. throughout his lifetime he worked to publish the books of the Maharal Zunz.
4 letters, varied size and condition.
the "Warsaw Tsaddik" – Rabbi Chaim Ya'akov Naftali Zilberberg (1850-1930), a leading Warsaw posek. Disciple of the disciples of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and disciple of Rabbi Yisrael Salanter and the Beit HaLevi. He was also accustomed to visiting the rebbes of his times, Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów and the Sfat Emet of Ger. He was a confidant of the Netziv of Volozhin and the Chafetz Chaim (Rabbi Elchanan always referred to Rabbi Naftali with the title "HaGaon HaTsaddik"). Rabbi Zilberberg was very active in reinforcing Shabbat and family purity observance and he printed proclamations solidifying halachic adherence. He edited the writings of his father Rabbi Avraham Binyamim Av Beit Din of Wieruszów and the writings of his grandfather, the Gaon of Kutno, author of Zayit Ra'anan in preparation for printing. throughout his lifetime he worked to publish the books of the Maharal Zunz.
4 letters, varied size and condition.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Article handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Dov Zvi" Karelinstein, about "the law of two batei din in one city". A responsum on his article (on the same leaf) handwritten and signed by the Ra'avad Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin, who signs "Respectfully and with wishes for a blessed good New Year – M.L.". Another letter of "responsum on the words of D.R.G." handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Dov Zvi". [Jerusalem, 1920s].
the renowned Rabbi Dov Zvi Karelinstein (1857-1930) Av Beit Din of Malkinia (adjacent to Lomza). In his youth, he studied at the Slobodka and Eišiškės Yeshivot. He taught Torah in the yeshiva founded by his father in Lomza and in the yeshiva of Rabbi Yitzchak Grodzhinsky in Warsaw. In 1922, Rabbi Yosef Sonnenfeld asked him to ascend to Jerusalem to serve as Ra'avad in his Beit Din, the "Beit Din of all the Askenazi communities" of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem. However, after he immigrated to Eretz Israel, he refused to serve as Ra'avad and requested that his friend Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin be appointed Ra'avad in his stead.
Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin 91871-1929), son of Rabbi Ya'akov Gershon Rabinowitz [brother of the famous bibliographer R' Michel Rabinowitz of Jerusalem]. Studied at the Slabodka and Mir Yeshivot. In 1894 immigrated to Jerusalem, and from 1904 served in the rabbinate of settlements in Eretz Israel and of Jerusalem. One of the early members of the Beit Din of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld and from 1924 was appointed Ra'avad of the Beit Din of the Eda HaCharedit.
2 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear to folds and margins.
the renowned Rabbi Dov Zvi Karelinstein (1857-1930) Av Beit Din of Malkinia (adjacent to Lomza). In his youth, he studied at the Slobodka and Eišiškės Yeshivot. He taught Torah in the yeshiva founded by his father in Lomza and in the yeshiva of Rabbi Yitzchak Grodzhinsky in Warsaw. In 1922, Rabbi Yosef Sonnenfeld asked him to ascend to Jerusalem to serve as Ra'avad in his Beit Din, the "Beit Din of all the Askenazi communities" of the Eda HaCharedit in Jerusalem. However, after he immigrated to Eretz Israel, he refused to serve as Ra'avad and requested that his friend Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin be appointed Ra'avad in his stead.
Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin 91871-1929), son of Rabbi Ya'akov Gershon Rabinowitz [brother of the famous bibliographer R' Michel Rabinowitz of Jerusalem]. Studied at the Slabodka and Mir Yeshivot. In 1894 immigrated to Jerusalem, and from 1904 served in the rabbinate of settlements in Eretz Israel and of Jerusalem. One of the early members of the Beit Din of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld and from 1924 was appointed Ra'avad of the Beit Din of the Eda HaCharedit.
2 leaves. 28.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and tear to folds and margins.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Letters from various rabbis, written to Rabbi Shlomo Yedid HaLevi from the USA, about printing the books of his father, the Kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Yedid HaLevi (1866-1930), a prominent Torah scholar of Aleppo and Jerusalem.
· three letters in the attractive handwriting and with the signature of Rabbi Avraham Harari-Raful, elder Aleppo sage. Jerusalem, 1969-1974. · Long letter (2 leaves) signed by the Chief Rabbi of Israel Rishon L'Zion Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. 1976. In the letter he relates things he heard from his teacher Rabbi Ezra Atiye, about Rabbi Yosef Yedid HaLevi. · Autograph letter signed by Rabbi Ezra Shayo "Rosh Metivta of the Porat Yosef Yeshiva and a leading Aleppo Torah scholar. Jerusalem, Tishrei 1974. · Other letters by various rabbis.
8 letters, varied size and condition. Most letters are in good condition.
· three letters in the attractive handwriting and with the signature of Rabbi Avraham Harari-Raful, elder Aleppo sage. Jerusalem, 1969-1974. · Long letter (2 leaves) signed by the Chief Rabbi of Israel Rishon L'Zion Rabbi Ovadia Yosef. 1976. In the letter he relates things he heard from his teacher Rabbi Ezra Atiye, about Rabbi Yosef Yedid HaLevi. · Autograph letter signed by Rabbi Ezra Shayo "Rosh Metivta of the Porat Yosef Yeshiva and a leading Aleppo Torah scholar. Jerusalem, Tishrei 1974. · Other letters by various rabbis.
8 letters, varied size and condition. Most letters are in good condition.
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![Ottoman document in Arabic, signed by Sephardi and Yemenite rabbis in Jerusalem. [Jerusalem, c. beginning of 20th century].
M](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/328.jpg "Ottoman Document Signed by Sephardi and Yemenite Rabbis – Jerusalem")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Ottoman document in Arabic, signed by Sephardi and Yemenite rabbis in Jerusalem. [Jerusalem, c. beginning of 20th century].
Many signatures, such as the rabbis of the Jerusalem Sephardi Badatz – Rabbi Ya'akov Shimon Matalon, Rabbi Ya'akov Danun, Rabbi Gavriel Shabtai, Rabbi Avraham Philosoph, etc. and Yemenite rabbis of Jerusalem: Rabbi Avraham Chaim Elnadaf, Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Adani, Rabbi Shalom Yosef HaLevi Alshich, etc.
· Enclosed is a [torn] leaf of another document [?] with similar signatures.
the content of the document was not examined.
[7] leaves. 33 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, dampness and fungus damages. Tears (with damage to text) and wear.
Many signatures, such as the rabbis of the Jerusalem Sephardi Badatz – Rabbi Ya'akov Shimon Matalon, Rabbi Ya'akov Danun, Rabbi Gavriel Shabtai, Rabbi Avraham Philosoph, etc. and Yemenite rabbis of Jerusalem: Rabbi Avraham Chaim Elnadaf, Rabbi Shalom Mizrachi Adani, Rabbi Shalom Yosef HaLevi Alshich, etc.
· Enclosed is a [torn] leaf of another document [?] with similar signatures.
the content of the document was not examined.
[7] leaves. 33 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains, dampness and fungus damages. Tears (with damage to text) and wear.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $350
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Collection of letters of Oriental rabbis:
· Certificate given to the Va'ad HaKlali of the Pharisee community in Jerusalem, by the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Panizil. Jerusalem, 1907.
· Letter to the rabbis of Va'ad HaKlali in Jerusalem, by Sephardi rabbis in Tiberias. Signed or stamped by Rabbi Avraham Abuchatzira [son of the Abir Ya'akov] (stamp), Rabbi Machluf HaCohen, Rabbi Shmuel ben Kiki (stamp) and Rabbi Elazar Bahalul. Tiberias, 1915.
· Letter to Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank, by the "Chief Rabbinate of the National Turkish Government". Istanbul, 1942. Signed: Rabbi Refael David Saban, Rabbi Ya'akov Arguiti and Rabbi Moshe Ibn Habib.
· Letter to the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Chai Uziel, from Mr. Yitzchak Benbenishti at the immigrant absorption camp Ein Shemer. With a letter of response by Rabbi Uziel (typewritten without his signature). 1951.
5 items. Varied size, good condition.
· Certificate given to the Va'ad HaKlali of the Pharisee community in Jerusalem, by the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Panizil. Jerusalem, 1907.
· Letter to the rabbis of Va'ad HaKlali in Jerusalem, by Sephardi rabbis in Tiberias. Signed or stamped by Rabbi Avraham Abuchatzira [son of the Abir Ya'akov] (stamp), Rabbi Machluf HaCohen, Rabbi Shmuel ben Kiki (stamp) and Rabbi Elazar Bahalul. Tiberias, 1915.
· Letter to Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank, by the "Chief Rabbinate of the National Turkish Government". Istanbul, 1942. Signed: Rabbi Refael David Saban, Rabbi Ya'akov Arguiti and Rabbi Moshe Ibn Habib.
· Letter to the Rishon LeZion Rabbi Ben Zion Meir Chai Uziel, from Mr. Yitzchak Benbenishti at the immigrant absorption camp Ein Shemer. With a letter of response by Rabbi Uziel (typewritten without his signature). 1951.
5 items. Varied size, good condition.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Draft of a certificate - "A letter of thanks and blessing" for donors, and a "Shtar receipt – for the etrog". From "the holy yeshiva – the Mir Yeshiva (Minsk region in Russia), led by R' Eliyahu Baruch Kamai". Handwritten in Hebrew and German, on the official stationery of Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch Kamai. Mir, Sivan 1914.
the signatures on the draft for printing are the head of the yeshiva Rabbi "Eliyahu Baruch Kamai, Av Beit din and Rosh Metivta" and his son-in-law Rabbi "Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, Rosh Metivta".
Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch Kamai (1844-1917), famous Torah scholar in his times, teacher with many disciples. Served in the rabbinate of several cities in Lithuania-Poland and after Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Te’omim [the Aderet] was summoned to serve in the Jerusalem rabbinate, Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch was appointed Rabbi of Mir and head of the yeshiva in his stead. His son-in-law is Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel (1879-1965), son of the Saba of Slabodka who in those years began to serve as Rosh Metivta and after the death of his illustrious father-in-law he headed the Mir Yeshiva in Lithuania and Jerusalem.
this draft was made in the spring of 1914, at the end of the Tsarist rule in Russia before World War I [possibly, the inscription "for the etrog" is a Jewish "invention" to enable collecting donations for the yeshiva at the time they were being pursued by Tsarist laws]. After a short while, the war erupted and the war front neared the area of Mir and the yeshiva fled to Poltava, Ukraine.
Leaf, 42 cm. inscriptions on both sides of the leaf. Fair condition, minor tears to paper folds.
the signatures on the draft for printing are the head of the yeshiva Rabbi "Eliyahu Baruch Kamai, Av Beit din and Rosh Metivta" and his son-in-law Rabbi "Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, Rosh Metivta".
Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch Kamai (1844-1917), famous Torah scholar in his times, teacher with many disciples. Served in the rabbinate of several cities in Lithuania-Poland and after Rabbi Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Te’omim [the Aderet] was summoned to serve in the Jerusalem rabbinate, Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch was appointed Rabbi of Mir and head of the yeshiva in his stead. His son-in-law is Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel (1879-1965), son of the Saba of Slabodka who in those years began to serve as Rosh Metivta and after the death of his illustrious father-in-law he headed the Mir Yeshiva in Lithuania and Jerusalem.
this draft was made in the spring of 1914, at the end of the Tsarist rule in Russia before World War I [possibly, the inscription "for the etrog" is a Jewish "invention" to enable collecting donations for the yeshiva at the time they were being pursued by Tsarist laws]. After a short while, the war erupted and the war front neared the area of Mir and the yeshiva fled to Poltava, Ukraine.
Leaf, 42 cm. inscriptions on both sides of the leaf. Fair condition, minor tears to paper folds.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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A letter of recommendation handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham Zvi Kamai Av Beit Din of Mir, for giving "substantial provisions" for a needy Torah scholar. With the blessing that "those who support him will be blessed with all the blessings of those who support the Torah", Mir, 1929.
Rabbi Avraham Zvi Kamai (1860-1941), the last Rabbi of Mir. Son of the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch Kamai and his successor in the city rabbinate. Before World War I, he served in Keidan rabbinate. An outstanding Torah prodigy, proficient and astute in all areas of Torah study. Holy and elevated person.
He was murdered in the Holocaust together with 2300 Jews from his community, on November 9, 1941. A witness among the survivors recounted this event: “…At the time all the Nazis gathered all the Jewish inhabitants of the city in the marketplace and transported them to the pits they dug on the outskirts of the city, the rabbi spoke to all the Jews assembled by the murderers: Accept all this with love (of G-d), just like the Tana Rabbi Akiva who in the last moments of his life fulfilled the verse “Love G-d with all…your soul – even at the time he takes your soul”. (Ele Ezkera, Vol. 3, p. 41).
Leaf, 20 cm. 6 lines in his handwriting and with his signature. Dry paper, good-fair condition, paper restoration to margins.
Rabbi Avraham Zvi Kamai (1860-1941), the last Rabbi of Mir. Son of the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Eliyahu Baruch Kamai and his successor in the city rabbinate. Before World War I, he served in Keidan rabbinate. An outstanding Torah prodigy, proficient and astute in all areas of Torah study. Holy and elevated person.
He was murdered in the Holocaust together with 2300 Jews from his community, on November 9, 1941. A witness among the survivors recounted this event: “…At the time all the Nazis gathered all the Jewish inhabitants of the city in the marketplace and transported them to the pits they dug on the outskirts of the city, the rabbi spoke to all the Jews assembled by the murderers: Accept all this with love (of G-d), just like the Tana Rabbi Akiva who in the last moments of his life fulfilled the verse “Love G-d with all…your soul – even at the time he takes your soul”. (Ele Ezkera, Vol. 3, p. 41).
Leaf, 20 cm. 6 lines in his handwriting and with his signature. Dry paper, good-fair condition, paper restoration to margins.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $475
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Letters and photographs from the archive of Rabbi Moshe Finkel, son of the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel.
Among the letters:
· An interesting letter by Rabbi Yechiel Ya'akov Weinberg, to Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, Montreux, Nissan 1964. · Letter of condolence from the Jerusalem Magid Rabbi Ben Zion Yadler, to Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel. · Bill upon receiving a loan from Rabbi Finkel for "Chinuch Atzmai fund for extra hours (of teaching)", signed by Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin. · Long letter from the Mir Yeshiva signed by the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel. · Bill signed by Rabbi Moshe Finkel, Rabbi Nachum Partzovitz and Rabbi Aharon Chadash. · Passport photograph, of Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel and another photograph of Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz and Rabbi Moshe Finkel.
7 items, varied size and condition.
Among the letters:
· An interesting letter by Rabbi Yechiel Ya'akov Weinberg, to Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, Montreux, Nissan 1964. · Letter of condolence from the Jerusalem Magid Rabbi Ben Zion Yadler, to Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel. · Bill upon receiving a loan from Rabbi Finkel for "Chinuch Atzmai fund for extra hours (of teaching)", signed by Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin. · Long letter from the Mir Yeshiva signed by the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel. · Bill signed by Rabbi Moshe Finkel, Rabbi Nachum Partzovitz and Rabbi Aharon Chadash. · Passport photograph, of Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel and another photograph of Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz and Rabbi Moshe Finkel.
7 items, varied size and condition.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $3,250
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Long letter by Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinski, dealing with Lithuanian yeshivot. Vilna, 1937.
three pages on official stationery of Va'ad HaYeshivot, typewritten, with Rabbi Grodzinski’s signature and stamp. Contains several corrections and additions in his handwriting.
the letter was sent to Dr. Bernard Cohen, representative of the Joint in Europe, with a summary of the discussions and decisions of various meetings regarding the yeshivot of Vilna, Bialistok, Navahrudak, Brisk and Wohlin.
the letter contains information as to Lithuanian yeshivot at the time, including quantitative data as to size, budgets and various needs. Rabbi Chaim Ozer writes at length about the importance of the existence of yeshivot for the Jewish world followed by the number of students at each yeshiva and its various needs. Among other issues, Rabbi Grodzinski mentions the initiative to care for the health of weak young yeshiva students who need fresh mountain air for recovery. Rabbi Chaim Ozer writes that to fulfill this need, a hospital must be established with 150 beds and an expert staff to treat common diseases among the students, with a regular budget for an ample stock of medication. For this purpose, he requested the assistance of Dr. Bernard to find funds to continue supporting the yeshivot and for establishing the hospital and its routine operations.
[3] leaves, written on one side. Official stationery, bluish. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, stains, tears without damage to text.
three pages on official stationery of Va'ad HaYeshivot, typewritten, with Rabbi Grodzinski’s signature and stamp. Contains several corrections and additions in his handwriting.
the letter was sent to Dr. Bernard Cohen, representative of the Joint in Europe, with a summary of the discussions and decisions of various meetings regarding the yeshivot of Vilna, Bialistok, Navahrudak, Brisk and Wohlin.
the letter contains information as to Lithuanian yeshivot at the time, including quantitative data as to size, budgets and various needs. Rabbi Chaim Ozer writes at length about the importance of the existence of yeshivot for the Jewish world followed by the number of students at each yeshiva and its various needs. Among other issues, Rabbi Grodzinski mentions the initiative to care for the health of weak young yeshiva students who need fresh mountain air for recovery. Rabbi Chaim Ozer writes that to fulfill this need, a hospital must be established with 150 beds and an expert staff to treat common diseases among the students, with a regular budget for an ample stock of medication. For this purpose, he requested the assistance of Dr. Bernard to find funds to continue supporting the yeshivot and for establishing the hospital and its routine operations.
[3] leaves, written on one side. Official stationery, bluish. 29 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks, stains, tears without damage to text.
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![Letter of confirmation handwritten and signed by Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman. Baranovich, [ca. 1930s].
Four lines in his handwr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/334.jpg "Letter by Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Letter of confirmation handwritten and signed by Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman. Baranovich, [ca. 1930s].
Four lines in his handwriting. Confirmation upon receiving 20 dollars from the Ezrat Torah fund from "R' Naftali Zvi Yehuda" [Rabbi Riff from Camden, USA] . Signed: "Elchanan Bunem Wasserman R.M. here in Baranovich".
Leaf, 10X14 cm. Good condition. Stains, wear to margins, folding marks.
Four lines in his handwriting. Confirmation upon receiving 20 dollars from the Ezrat Torah fund from "R' Naftali Zvi Yehuda" [Rabbi Riff from Camden, USA] . Signed: "Elchanan Bunem Wasserman R.M. here in Baranovich".
Leaf, 10X14 cm. Good condition. Stains, wear to margins, folding marks.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
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Official student report-card, from the Ramailis Yeshiva in Vilna, in Hebrew and Polish, with a photograph of the student and signature of the dean Rabbi "Avraham Zvi Hirsh Grodzinski" and the Mashgiach "Avraham Braz". Vilna, Elul 1921. [the Ramailis Yeshiva received an official authorization from the government for the Beit Midrash L'Rabbanim – this report-card was recognized by the government].
Rabbi Avraham Zvi Hirsh Grodzinski (c. 1857-1937), oldest son of Rabbi David Shlomo Av Beit Din of Vievis, and elder brother of Rabbi Chaim Ozer. Served close to 50 years as teacher and head of the Ramailis Yeshiva in Vilna. In Rabbi Chaim Ozer's book Achiezer (Vol. 3 Siman 83), he mentions "My brother R' Avraham Zvi Hirsh who was teacher in the Ramailis Yeshiva in our community from 1890 and died on Rosh Chodesh Kislev 1938".
Leaf folded into a pamphlet of 3 pages. 13 cm. Good condition.
Rabbi Avraham Zvi Hirsh Grodzinski (c. 1857-1937), oldest son of Rabbi David Shlomo Av Beit Din of Vievis, and elder brother of Rabbi Chaim Ozer. Served close to 50 years as teacher and head of the Ramailis Yeshiva in Vilna. In Rabbi Chaim Ozer's book Achiezer (Vol. 3 Siman 83), he mentions "My brother R' Avraham Zvi Hirsh who was teacher in the Ramailis Yeshiva in our community from 1890 and died on Rosh Chodesh Kislev 1938".
Leaf folded into a pamphlet of 3 pages. 13 cm. Good condition.
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![Letter by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Chasman signed with his initials: "Y.H.L." [Szczuczyn?, 1920s].
Sent to the trustworth](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale46-public/336.jpg "Letter by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Chasman – Va'ad HaYeshivot Issues")
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Letter by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Chasman signed with his initials: "Y.H.L." [Szczuczyn?, 1920s].
Sent to the trustworthy manager of Va'ad HaYeshivot, Rabbi Yosef Shuv, with detailed work plans for collecting funds by various rabbis. Mentioned in the letter are Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, Rabbi Shimon Shkop, Rabbi Chaim Ozer, Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman, Rabbi Avraham Yaffe, Rabbi Shabtai Yagel, etc. Rabbi Chasman relates that the Chafetz Chaim decreed upon the rabbis of his yeshiva that if they will not travel to collect for Va'ad HaYeshivot, they will not receive their yeshiva salary from Va'ad HaYeshivot. At the end of the letter he calls upon the rabbis to gather strength to inspire and awaken love for Torah, and to be a branch of those who sanctify G-d's name in those times of destruction of Torah and yeshivot.
Rabbi Yehuda Leib Chasman (1869-1934), a leading Torah scholar of his times, study partner and companion of Rabbi Chaim Ozer from their youth in their native city of Iwye. Disciple of Beit HaTalmud in Kelm. Served as mashgiach of Telz Yeshiva during the time of Rabbi Shimon Shkop. From 1909 he served as Av Beit Din of Szczuczyn and there established a Yeshiva Gedola which shut down at the outbreak of World War I. After the war during which Torah institutes and communities were destroyed, he was a driving force behind Va'ad HaYeshivot in Vilna and dedicated himself to these activities. He was a confidant of the heads of the Va'ad: Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzensky, the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Shimon Shkop. this letter indicates that he led operations to activate heads of yeshivot and preachers for extensive fundraising campaigns.
In 1927, the Saba of Slobodka called him to succeed him as mashgiach of his yeshiva in Hebron, a position he held until his death in 1935. His Torah novellae were printed in his book Minchat Yehuda and his discourses were printed by his leading disciples in the three volumes of Or Yahel.
2 pages, 17 cm. Good condition. Tear at top of leaf.
Sent to the trustworthy manager of Va'ad HaYeshivot, Rabbi Yosef Shuv, with detailed work plans for collecting funds by various rabbis. Mentioned in the letter are Rabbi Baruch Ber Leibowitz, Rabbi Shimon Shkop, Rabbi Chaim Ozer, Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman, Rabbi Avraham Yaffe, Rabbi Shabtai Yagel, etc. Rabbi Chasman relates that the Chafetz Chaim decreed upon the rabbis of his yeshiva that if they will not travel to collect for Va'ad HaYeshivot, they will not receive their yeshiva salary from Va'ad HaYeshivot. At the end of the letter he calls upon the rabbis to gather strength to inspire and awaken love for Torah, and to be a branch of those who sanctify G-d's name in those times of destruction of Torah and yeshivot.
Rabbi Yehuda Leib Chasman (1869-1934), a leading Torah scholar of his times, study partner and companion of Rabbi Chaim Ozer from their youth in their native city of Iwye. Disciple of Beit HaTalmud in Kelm. Served as mashgiach of Telz Yeshiva during the time of Rabbi Shimon Shkop. From 1909 he served as Av Beit Din of Szczuczyn and there established a Yeshiva Gedola which shut down at the outbreak of World War I. After the war during which Torah institutes and communities were destroyed, he was a driving force behind Va'ad HaYeshivot in Vilna and dedicated himself to these activities. He was a confidant of the heads of the Va'ad: Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzensky, the Chafetz Chaim and Rabbi Shimon Shkop. this letter indicates that he led operations to activate heads of yeshivot and preachers for extensive fundraising campaigns.
In 1927, the Saba of Slobodka called him to succeed him as mashgiach of his yeshiva in Hebron, a position he held until his death in 1935. His Torah novellae were printed in his book Minchat Yehuda and his discourses were printed by his leading disciples in the three volumes of Or Yahel.
2 pages, 17 cm. Good condition. Tear at top of leaf.
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