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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, to Rebbe Yochanan Sofer, Ga'avad of Erlau. Jerusalem, 2004.
Halachic responsum concerning Ta'anit Esther, and blessings for the forthcoming Pesach. this letter wasn't sent, and draft corrections were added in Rabbi Elyashiv's handwriting. [this draft was found in the geniza container in Me'ah She'arim]. the final letter which was actually sent was printed in Kovetz Teshuvot, Vol. 3, Siman 115. this draft varies from the final, printed version. Most variations are changes in style, clearly portraying Rabbi Elyashiv’s wish to show more honor to his friend, the Erlau Rebbe, both by expressing the halachic disagreement between them in more delicate terms, and by adding honorary titles.
For many years, a deep friendship thrived between these two great Torah giants – Rabbi Elyashiv and the Ga’avad Erlau, mutual visits and a prolific correspondence of good wishes and exchanges on Halacha and Talmudical treatises.
Official stationery, 25 cm. Approximately 27 handwritten lines. Very-good condition, light creases.
Halachic responsum concerning Ta'anit Esther, and blessings for the forthcoming Pesach. this letter wasn't sent, and draft corrections were added in Rabbi Elyashiv's handwriting. [this draft was found in the geniza container in Me'ah She'arim]. the final letter which was actually sent was printed in Kovetz Teshuvot, Vol. 3, Siman 115. this draft varies from the final, printed version. Most variations are changes in style, clearly portraying Rabbi Elyashiv’s wish to show more honor to his friend, the Erlau Rebbe, both by expressing the halachic disagreement between them in more delicate terms, and by adding honorary titles.
For many years, a deep friendship thrived between these two great Torah giants – Rabbi Elyashiv and the Ga’avad Erlau, mutual visits and a prolific correspondence of good wishes and exchanges on Halacha and Talmudical treatises.
Official stationery, 25 cm. Approximately 27 handwritten lines. Very-good condition, light creases.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
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Two letters signed by Jerusalem rabbis appointing Rabbi Ya'akov Bezalel Zolty as Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. [Jerusalem, Chanuka 1971].
One letter: "Notice to the Torah (world) and severe warning", signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Wachtfogel, Ra'avad of the Beit Din HaGadol of all Ashkenazi communities [Beit Din of Rabbi Frank], Rabbi Elkana Weisenstern head of the Chief Rabbinate of the Council of Religious Affairs and Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Levine, delegate of rabbis of Jerusalem neighborhoods. In the letter, they warn against anyone daring to present his nomination for this office, since "all the rabbis and heads of yeshivot" have elected and chosen Rabbi Zolty for the position of Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. the second letter is a writ appointing Rabbi Zolty signed by the abovementioned three rabbis with the signatures of six other rabbis.
Rabbi Ya'akov Bezalel Zolty (1920-1983), a renowned Torah scholar, served as member of the Beit Din HaGadol. On Chanuka 1971, he was appointed head of the Rabbis of Jerusalem at an assembly for that purpose initiated by Torah leaders: Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky, Rabbi Elyashiv and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach.
From the death of Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank in Kislev 1960, no Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi was appointed in Jerusalem. the appointment of Rabbi to the office of "head of the rabbis" took place after more than 10 years of a drawn-out struggle among various bodies. After the assembly at which Rabbi Zolty was appointed, the second stage of action began - official and government recognition of this appointment. these are two significant documents drawn for this objective, signed by important senior rabbis of the Religious Council, calling for recognition of this appointment.
2 letters, typewritten with handwritten signatures. Varied size and condition, good to fair.
One letter: "Notice to the Torah (world) and severe warning", signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Wachtfogel, Ra'avad of the Beit Din HaGadol of all Ashkenazi communities [Beit Din of Rabbi Frank], Rabbi Elkana Weisenstern head of the Chief Rabbinate of the Council of Religious Affairs and Rabbi Baruch Yitzchak Levine, delegate of rabbis of Jerusalem neighborhoods. In the letter, they warn against anyone daring to present his nomination for this office, since "all the rabbis and heads of yeshivot" have elected and chosen Rabbi Zolty for the position of Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. the second letter is a writ appointing Rabbi Zolty signed by the abovementioned three rabbis with the signatures of six other rabbis.
Rabbi Ya'akov Bezalel Zolty (1920-1983), a renowned Torah scholar, served as member of the Beit Din HaGadol. On Chanuka 1971, he was appointed head of the Rabbis of Jerusalem at an assembly for that purpose initiated by Torah leaders: Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky, Rabbi Elyashiv and Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach.
From the death of Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank in Kislev 1960, no Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi was appointed in Jerusalem. the appointment of Rabbi to the office of "head of the rabbis" took place after more than 10 years of a drawn-out struggle among various bodies. After the assembly at which Rabbi Zolty was appointed, the second stage of action began - official and government recognition of this appointment. these are two significant documents drawn for this objective, signed by important senior rabbis of the Religious Council, calling for recognition of this appointment.
2 letters, typewritten with handwritten signatures. Varied size and condition, good to fair.
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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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Letter of authorization for a student at the Brisk Yeshiva, typewritten, completed and signed by the head of the yeshiva Rabbi "Yosef Dov HaLevi Soloveitchik" and stamps of "the Brisk Yeshiva – in Jerusalem". Jerusalem, Kislev 1970.
Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (1916-1981), eldest son of Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev of Brisk. During the Holocaust, immigrated with his father to Jerusalem, and together they established the Brisk Yeshiva in Jerusalem, and later stood at its helm. One of the greatest rabbis of the last generation. His successor, his son is Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who now heads the yeshiva.
Leaf, 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition wear, filing holes.
Enclosed us a printed invitation to the wedding of Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, son of Rabbi Yosef Dov in 1975.
Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik (1916-1981), eldest son of Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev of Brisk. During the Holocaust, immigrated with his father to Jerusalem, and together they established the Brisk Yeshiva in Jerusalem, and later stood at its helm. One of the greatest rabbis of the last generation. His successor, his son is Rabbi Avraham Yehoshua Soloveitchik, who now heads the yeshiva.
Leaf, 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition wear, filing holes.
Enclosed us a printed invitation to the wedding of Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, son of Rabbi Yosef Dov in 1975.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $250
Sold for: $813
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Varied collection of New Year Cards, some handwritten. these include cards by Rabbi Eliezer Yehuda Finkel – head of Mir Yeshiva, Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (two New Year cards for 1980 and 1985 completed by hand), Rabbi Moshe Halberstam – Ra'avad of the Eda HaCharedit, Rebbe Naftali Halberstam of Tschakava-Jerusalem, Rabbi Ben Zion Bruk – Head of Novardok Yeshiva, Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman – Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rebbe Shalom Rokeach, the Skohler Rebbe, Rebbe Aharon Zilberfarb of Koidenav - Botoşani, Rabbi Simcha Elberg – editor of HaPardess, Rabbi Yeshaya Shnibelg Av Beit Din of Bnei Re'em, Rabbi Zalman Plitnik Av Beit Din of Liverpool, and others.
Other cards were sent by public figures, including Rabbi Moshe Porush, Zerach Warhaftig, Yosef Burg, Ora Namir, Chief Justice Yoel Zussman, David Tidhar.
56 printed paper cards. Varied size, overall good condition.
Other cards were sent by public figures, including Rabbi Moshe Porush, Zerach Warhaftig, Yosef Burg, Ora Namir, Chief Justice Yoel Zussman, David Tidhar.
56 printed paper cards. Varied size, overall good condition.
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Lot 353 Letter by Rebbe Yochanan Twersky of Rotmistrivka, Son of Rabbi Mordechai of Chernobyl – 1892
Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $12,500
Sold for: $15,625
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Letter signed by Rebbe Yochanan "son of the famous R' Mordechai" Twersky. Rotmistrivka (Ukraine), 1892.
Letter to the philanthropist R' Hillel Rubenstein with a plea for assistance in marrying off his grandson, and blessings to anyone who assists him.
Rebbe Yochanan Twersky of Rotmistrivka (1816-1995, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 94-95), the eldest rebbe in his days. Son of Rabbi Mordechai Twersky – the Holy Magid of Chernobyl, who attested that the soul of his son Rebbe Yochanan is the same soul as Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakai. Rebbe Yochanan himself asserted that he has tremendous powers and can "burn the world of the person who does not heed him". However, he always conducted himself with remarkable humility and modesty. He was an unequivocal spiritual authority in his generation and many swarmed to him to receive counsel and good advice which were readily accepted. the first Rebbe and head of the Rotmistrivka dynasty of rebbes.
21 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Letter to the philanthropist R' Hillel Rubenstein with a plea for assistance in marrying off his grandson, and blessings to anyone who assists him.
Rebbe Yochanan Twersky of Rotmistrivka (1816-1995, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 94-95), the eldest rebbe in his days. Son of Rabbi Mordechai Twersky – the Holy Magid of Chernobyl, who attested that the soul of his son Rebbe Yochanan is the same soul as Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakai. Rebbe Yochanan himself asserted that he has tremendous powers and can "burn the world of the person who does not heed him". However, he always conducted himself with remarkable humility and modesty. He was an unequivocal spiritual authority in his generation and many swarmed to him to receive counsel and good advice which were readily accepted. the first Rebbe and head of the Rotmistrivka dynasty of rebbes.
21 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $2,500
Sold for: $3,500
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Letters sent by Karlin Rebbes, their assistants and disciples – to Chassidim Rabbi Asher Alter HaLevi and to his son Rabbi Yehuda Leib Gloibermen of Jerusalem:
· Letter with receipt and blessing by the Yanuka Rabbi Yisrael Perlow. Scribal writing and signature of "Yisrael ben Rabbi Asher".
· Letter signed by Rebbe "Avraham Elimelech ben R' Yisrael", on stationery of his father, Rabbi "Yisrael Perlow, Stolin (Minsk region)".
· Letter of blessings "life and peace, good health and good light, plenty of blessings and livelihood and much success in all your endeavors". Handwritten and signed by Rebbe Moshe of Stolin.
· Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Ya'akov Perlow. Brooklyn, New York.
· Two letters in the name of the Rebbe "Yisrael Binyamin HaLevi [Gloiberman] – who served as assistant (Mashbak) of three generations of rebbes: Rabbi Aharon of Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher of Stolin and his grandson the Yanuka, [after the death of Rebbe Asher of Stolin, Rabbi Yisrael Binyamin was appointed educator of Rebbe Yisrael, who was at the time a young child about four years old].
· Interesting letter by Rabbi Lipa Margaliot [faithful assistant of Rebbe Yochanan]. Lutzk, [Tishrei 1938].
· Letter from the “holy court” abroad, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Brizel Lifshitz.
the “Yanuka” Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin, Rabbi Israel Perlow (1869-1922) was orphaned from his father Rabbi Asher of Stolin and appointed Rebbe at the age of four and a half(!). Son-in-law of Rabbi David Twersky of Zlatopol. He died at the age of 53 and was buried in Frankfurt, referred to among Karlin Chassidim as “the Frankfurter”. He left six boys and four girls – Rebbe Moshe the Stoliner Rebbe, Rebbe Avraham Elimelech the Karliner Rebbe, Rebbe Yochanan of Lutzk, Rebbe Ya’akov of Detroit, Rebbe Aharon of Warsaw and Rebbe Asher of Stolin. Most of his descendants were murdered in the holocaust. Rebbe Yochanan of Lutzk and later Detroit (1900-1957) was the sole survivor among his children, grandfather of present Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin and his brother the Lutzk Rebbe.
Rebbe Avraham Elimelech Perlow (1891- perished in the Holocaust in 1943, Encyclopedia L’Chassidut Vol. 1, p. 57), fifth and most renowned of the Frankfurter’s six sons, son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Twersky. Most of his father’s Chassidim in Russia and in Eretz Israel followed him and to prevent a dispute with his brother Rebbe Moshe of Stolin, he moved and established his court in Karlin adjacent to Pinsk and established the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. He and his family perished in the Holocaust.
Rebbe Moshe Perlow of Stolin (perished in the Holocaust in 1942), fourth son of Rebbe Yisrael of Stolin and son-in-law of Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kantakuzenka. An exceptional scholar proficient in revealed and hidden Torah knowledge. He succeeded his father as Rebbe as Stolin and established a yeshiva gedola named Beit Yisrael and was very active in matters of education, charity and yishuv Eretz Israel. He and his whole family perished in the Holocaust and in the Russian exile.
Rebbe Ya’akov Chaim Perlow (died 1956), third son of Rebbe Yisrael of Stolin and son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky of Chudnov. In 1923, Karlin Chassidim in the USA asked him to move to New York and built for him a Beit Midrash and residence at 161 Rodney St. in Brooklyn, NY, and another Beit Midrash in Detroit. He died (childless) and was buried in Detroit and among Karlin Chassidim is called the Detroiter Rebbe.
8 letters, varied size and condition. Some damaged.
· Letter with receipt and blessing by the Yanuka Rabbi Yisrael Perlow. Scribal writing and signature of "Yisrael ben Rabbi Asher".
· Letter signed by Rebbe "Avraham Elimelech ben R' Yisrael", on stationery of his father, Rabbi "Yisrael Perlow, Stolin (Minsk region)".
· Letter of blessings "life and peace, good health and good light, plenty of blessings and livelihood and much success in all your endeavors". Handwritten and signed by Rebbe Moshe of Stolin.
· Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Ya'akov Perlow. Brooklyn, New York.
· Two letters in the name of the Rebbe "Yisrael Binyamin HaLevi [Gloiberman] – who served as assistant (Mashbak) of three generations of rebbes: Rabbi Aharon of Karlin, his son Rabbi Asher of Stolin and his grandson the Yanuka, [after the death of Rebbe Asher of Stolin, Rabbi Yisrael Binyamin was appointed educator of Rebbe Yisrael, who was at the time a young child about four years old].
· Interesting letter by Rabbi Lipa Margaliot [faithful assistant of Rebbe Yochanan]. Lutzk, [Tishrei 1938].
· Letter from the “holy court” abroad, by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Brizel Lifshitz.
the “Yanuka” Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin, Rabbi Israel Perlow (1869-1922) was orphaned from his father Rabbi Asher of Stolin and appointed Rebbe at the age of four and a half(!). Son-in-law of Rabbi David Twersky of Zlatopol. He died at the age of 53 and was buried in Frankfurt, referred to among Karlin Chassidim as “the Frankfurter”. He left six boys and four girls – Rebbe Moshe the Stoliner Rebbe, Rebbe Avraham Elimelech the Karliner Rebbe, Rebbe Yochanan of Lutzk, Rebbe Ya’akov of Detroit, Rebbe Aharon of Warsaw and Rebbe Asher of Stolin. Most of his descendants were murdered in the holocaust. Rebbe Yochanan of Lutzk and later Detroit (1900-1957) was the sole survivor among his children, grandfather of present Rebbe of Karlin-Stolin and his brother the Lutzk Rebbe.
Rebbe Avraham Elimelech Perlow (1891- perished in the Holocaust in 1943, Encyclopedia L’Chassidut Vol. 1, p. 57), fifth and most renowned of the Frankfurter’s six sons, son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Twersky. Most of his father’s Chassidim in Russia and in Eretz Israel followed him and to prevent a dispute with his brother Rebbe Moshe of Stolin, he moved and established his court in Karlin adjacent to Pinsk and established the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. He and his family perished in the Holocaust.
Rebbe Moshe Perlow of Stolin (perished in the Holocaust in 1942), fourth son of Rebbe Yisrael of Stolin and son-in-law of Rebbe Pinchas Rabinowitz of Kantakuzenka. An exceptional scholar proficient in revealed and hidden Torah knowledge. He succeeded his father as Rebbe as Stolin and established a yeshiva gedola named Beit Yisrael and was very active in matters of education, charity and yishuv Eretz Israel. He and his whole family perished in the Holocaust and in the Russian exile.
Rebbe Ya’akov Chaim Perlow (died 1956), third son of Rebbe Yisrael of Stolin and son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky of Chudnov. In 1923, Karlin Chassidim in the USA asked him to move to New York and built for him a Beit Midrash and residence at 161 Rodney St. in Brooklyn, NY, and another Beit Midrash in Detroit. He died (childless) and was buried in Detroit and among Karlin Chassidim is called the Detroiter Rebbe.
8 letters, varied size and condition. Some damaged.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Bill signed by Rabbi "Shlomo ben R' Nissan", two lines signed by Rabbi Yitzchak Levi Av Beit Din of Bucharest. Bucharest, 1858.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Ashkenazi-Frankel, son of Rabbi Meshulam Zalman Frankel-Ashkenazi Av Beit Din of Bucharest, a descendant of the Ba'al Shem Tov and of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. From 1849, he served as Ra'avad of Bucharest and the Rabbi's deputy. He retained this position during the years that the Malbim served in the Bucharest rabbinate, during 1858-1864 (see enclosed material). He immigrated to Safed in 1873.
Leaf: 19 cm, thin bluish paper, good condition.
Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Ashkenazi-Frankel, son of Rabbi Meshulam Zalman Frankel-Ashkenazi Av Beit Din of Bucharest, a descendant of the Ba'al Shem Tov and of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. From 1849, he served as Ra'avad of Bucharest and the Rabbi's deputy. He retained this position during the years that the Malbim served in the Bucharest rabbinate, during 1858-1864 (see enclosed material). He immigrated to Safed in 1873.
Leaf: 19 cm, thin bluish paper, good condition.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $800
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yisrael Shapira of Grodzhisk, to Rebbe Ya'akov Yisrael Rabinowitz [of Kherson]. Warsaw, 1932.
Sent to Eretz Israel. His son, Rabbi Avraham Elimelech, who served after the Holocaust as Rebbe of Grodzhisk in Eretz Israel, is mentioned in the letter.
Rebbe Yisrael Shapira of Grodzhisk (1884-1942, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 2, pp. 578-579), grandson of Rebbe Elimelech Shapira of Grodzhisk and Rebbe Yitzchak of Buhuşi. Son-in-law of Rebbe Asher of Stolin. After the death of his grandfather the Rebbe of Grodzhisk in 1892, Rabbi Yisrael was appointed his successor at the age of 18. During World War I, he moved to Warsaw and led a large Chassidic court. Author of Emunat Yisrael and Binat Yisrael. During the Holocaust, he resided in the Warsaw ghetto and continued leading his Chassidim from there. His close Chassidim attempted to rescue him and arranged documents for this purpose but he refused to abandon his followers. He perished in the Treblinka extermination camp.
28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and stains. Tiny tears on margins.
Sent to Eretz Israel. His son, Rabbi Avraham Elimelech, who served after the Holocaust as Rebbe of Grodzhisk in Eretz Israel, is mentioned in the letter.
Rebbe Yisrael Shapira of Grodzhisk (1884-1942, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut Vol. 2, pp. 578-579), grandson of Rebbe Elimelech Shapira of Grodzhisk and Rebbe Yitzchak of Buhuşi. Son-in-law of Rebbe Asher of Stolin. After the death of his grandfather the Rebbe of Grodzhisk in 1892, Rabbi Yisrael was appointed his successor at the age of 18. During World War I, he moved to Warsaw and led a large Chassidic court. Author of Emunat Yisrael and Binat Yisrael. During the Holocaust, he resided in the Warsaw ghetto and continued leading his Chassidim from there. His close Chassidim attempted to rescue him and arranged documents for this purpose but he refused to abandon his followers. He perished in the Treblinka extermination camp.
28 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and stains. Tiny tears on margins.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $1,000
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Document - "Request concerning a sale" of a real-estate transaction recorded in the office of the books of properties in Safed, signed by the seller Rabbi "Yisrael Friedman" and by the buyer, Rabbi "Nachum Mordechai Friedman". [Tel Aviv] 1940.
Rebbe Nachum Mordechai Friedman of Chortkov (1874-1946), son and successor of Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkov and son-in-law of Rabbi Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura was raised by his grandfather Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov and was renowned for his integrity and aristocratic conduct. During World War I, he moved with his father to Vienna and was his father's right hand. In 1934, he was appointed as his father's successor and became one of the greatest Rebbes in Galicia, which he visited numerous times. One of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah. In 1939, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv.
His brother-in-law Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Leipzig-Boyan (1878-1951), son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Boyan and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura. In 1917, he served as Rebbe of Boyan in Vienna and in Leipzig and was one of the most renowned rebbes of his times. Many people thronged to his home for his counsel and blessings. the elder Boyan Chassidim said that his appearance was similar to the awesome holy appearance of his grandfather Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn. In 1939, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv (from 1940, he merited kindling the Lag BaOmer bonfire in Meron at the gravesite of Rashbi – a privilege he inherited from his ancestors).
Leaf, 33 cm. printed on both sides, part completed by hand. Good-fair condition, wear to folds of paper and to edges, light foxing.
Rebbe Nachum Mordechai Friedman of Chortkov (1874-1946), son and successor of Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkov and son-in-law of Rabbi Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura was raised by his grandfather Rabbi David Moshe of Chortkov and was renowned for his integrity and aristocratic conduct. During World War I, he moved with his father to Vienna and was his father's right hand. In 1934, he was appointed as his father's successor and became one of the greatest Rebbes in Galicia, which he visited numerous times. One of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah. In 1939, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv.
His brother-in-law Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Leipzig-Boyan (1878-1951), son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Boyan and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura. In 1917, he served as Rebbe of Boyan in Vienna and in Leipzig and was one of the most renowned rebbes of his times. Many people thronged to his home for his counsel and blessings. the elder Boyan Chassidim said that his appearance was similar to the awesome holy appearance of his grandfather Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn. In 1939, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv (from 1940, he merited kindling the Lag BaOmer bonfire in Meron at the gravesite of Rashbi – a privilege he inherited from his ancestors).
Leaf, 33 cm. printed on both sides, part completed by hand. Good-fair condition, wear to folds of paper and to edges, light foxing.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Yiddish letter, New Year wishes, and many blessings, signed by the Rachmistrivka Rebbes, Rebbe David Twersky ben Rabbi Menachem Nachum and Rebbe Efraim Twersky ben Rebbe Avraham Dov. Jerusalem, Tishrei 1948.
the dynasty of the Rachmistrivka Rebbes had an interesting tradition of two rebbes simultaneously leading a mutual court, together they received those who came for blessing and both read kvittlach and led the tisch (Chassidic gatherings). this began after the death of Rebbe Yochanan of Rachmistrivka in 1895, his sons Rebbe Ze'ev Twersky of Rachmistrivka (died in 1937) led the followers together with his brother Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Rachmistrivka (1840-1936). In 1926, Rabbi Menachem Nachum immigrated to Jerusalem and in 1935 Rebbe Ze'ev settled in Jerusalem as well. After Rebbe Menachem Nachum died in 1936, both his sons were appointed as rebbes together, Rebbe Avraham Dov Twersky (1865-1945) and his brother Rebbe David (1872-1951). After the death of Rebbe Avraham Dov in 1945, his brother Rebbe David continued leading the Chassidim jointly with his nephew Rabbi Efraim Twersky of Jerusalem (born 1884, died 1858, without children or family).
Rabbi David is the father of Rebbe Yochanan of Rachmistrivka-Jerusalem, and grandfather of Rebbe Yisrael Mordechai, the father of Rebbe David of Rachmistrivka-Jerusalem.
this is a rare letter, written on official stationery of both rebbes, Rabbi David Twersky of Rachmistrivka and his nephew Rabbi Efraim Twersky, and signed by both. Written during the short time the two served together as rebbes.
Official stationery, 22 cm. Good condition, creases.
the dynasty of the Rachmistrivka Rebbes had an interesting tradition of two rebbes simultaneously leading a mutual court, together they received those who came for blessing and both read kvittlach and led the tisch (Chassidic gatherings). this began after the death of Rebbe Yochanan of Rachmistrivka in 1895, his sons Rebbe Ze'ev Twersky of Rachmistrivka (died in 1937) led the followers together with his brother Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Rachmistrivka (1840-1936). In 1926, Rabbi Menachem Nachum immigrated to Jerusalem and in 1935 Rebbe Ze'ev settled in Jerusalem as well. After Rebbe Menachem Nachum died in 1936, both his sons were appointed as rebbes together, Rebbe Avraham Dov Twersky (1865-1945) and his brother Rebbe David (1872-1951). After the death of Rebbe Avraham Dov in 1945, his brother Rebbe David continued leading the Chassidim jointly with his nephew Rabbi Efraim Twersky of Jerusalem (born 1884, died 1858, without children or family).
Rabbi David is the father of Rebbe Yochanan of Rachmistrivka-Jerusalem, and grandfather of Rebbe Yisrael Mordechai, the father of Rebbe David of Rachmistrivka-Jerusalem.
this is a rare letter, written on official stationery of both rebbes, Rabbi David Twersky of Rachmistrivka and his nephew Rabbi Efraim Twersky, and signed by both. Written during the short time the two served together as rebbes.
Official stationery, 22 cm. Good condition, creases.
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $3,800
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Letter by Rebbe Sinai Halberstam Av Beit Din of Żmigród. Half of the letter (approximately 10 lines) consists of blessings in his handwriting and with his signature. Żmigród (Galicia), [without a date].
Rebbe Sinai Halberstam (1870-1941), son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice, served in the rabbinate of Gorlice, Kołaczyce and Żmigród. From 1904 he served as Rebbe of Żmigród where he had previously served in the rabbinate. A prominent Rebbe of Sanz. Scholar and tsaddik, he was renowned for his prayers. At the end of his life, he moved to Cracow. [His grandson, Rabbi Moshe Halberstam – one of the Rabbis of Haeda HaCharedit – traveled in his youth from Jerusalem to Krakow, to lay tefillin at a Bar-Mitzva at the home of the grandfather, but at that time WWII broke out. Miraculously he managed to escape back to Eretz Israel; his grandfather escaped to the Omsk forests and perished from hunger].
Leaf 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear to margins.
Rebbe Sinai Halberstam (1870-1941), son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice, served in the rabbinate of Gorlice, Kołaczyce and Żmigród. From 1904 he served as Rebbe of Żmigród where he had previously served in the rabbinate. A prominent Rebbe of Sanz. Scholar and tsaddik, he was renowned for his prayers. At the end of his life, he moved to Cracow. [His grandson, Rabbi Moshe Halberstam – one of the Rabbis of Haeda HaCharedit – traveled in his youth from Jerusalem to Krakow, to lay tefillin at a Bar-Mitzva at the home of the grandfather, but at that time WWII broke out. Miraculously he managed to escape back to Eretz Israel; his grandfather escaped to the Omsk forests and perished from hunger].
Leaf 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear to margins.
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Letters - Chassidism
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Auction 46 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
July 7, 2015
Opening: $300
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Family letter, handwritten and signed by the Noviminsker Rebbe, Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Perlow. Brooklyn, NY, Kislev 1947.
Sent to his nephew Rebbe David Moshe Shapira of Gvozdetz-Sadigura, son-in-law of his brother Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow of Bolekhiv.
Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Perlow (1877-1961), second son of Rebbe Ya'akov of Novominsk. Outstanding Torah and Chassidic figure. Served as Av Beit Din of Włodawa. In 1924, he immigrated to the US and served there as one of the first rebbes. In 1933, he travelled to Eretz Israel to print his book Lev Aryeh HeChadash [in the introduction he writes "And my primary intention was to print my book in the holy city of Jerusalem"]. His second book, Kol Yehuda, he printed in the US in 1946.
Official stationery, 27.5 cm. Approximately 13 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Damp stains and folding marks.
Sent to his nephew Rebbe David Moshe Shapira of Gvozdetz-Sadigura, son-in-law of his brother Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Perlow of Bolekhiv.
Rebbe Yehuda Aryeh Perlow (1877-1961), second son of Rebbe Ya'akov of Novominsk. Outstanding Torah and Chassidic figure. Served as Av Beit Din of Włodawa. In 1924, he immigrated to the US and served there as one of the first rebbes. In 1933, he travelled to Eretz Israel to print his book Lev Aryeh HeChadash [in the introduction he writes "And my primary intention was to print my book in the holy city of Jerusalem"]. His second book, Kol Yehuda, he printed in the US in 1946.
Official stationery, 27.5 cm. Approximately 13 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Damp stains and folding marks.
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