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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Union Hymnal, Text Edited by the Central Conference of American Rabbis. Music Selected and Arranged by the Society of American Cantors. New York, 1897. English.
Book of hymns edited by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the leading organization of Reform rabbis in the U.S.). Includes prayers, liturgical songs and more, with musical notes. The music was arranged by the Society of American Cantors.
An exquisite copy dedicated to the cantor and composer Alois Kaiser, by the Central Conference of American Rabbis, "for his services in the preparation, publication and distribution of the Union Hymnal". Bound in a handsome gilt-tooled leather binding. The dedication on the front endpaper is also gilt.
Alois Kaiser (1840-1908), was born in Hungary and studied in Vienna. From the age of 10 he sang in the choir of Cantor Salomon Sulzer. In the years 1863-1866 he was the cantor of the Maisel Synagogue in Prague. In 1866 he immigrated to the U.S., where he was appointed cantor of the Oheb Shalom community in Baltimore, Maryland. He served for some years as president of the Society of American Cantors. From 1895 he was an honorary member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
[1] dedication leaf, 218 pp, 17.5 cm. Good condition. Gilt edges. Binding somewhat worn. Spine and front binding partly detached.
Singerman 5139.
Book of hymns edited by the Central Conference of American Rabbis (the leading organization of Reform rabbis in the U.S.). Includes prayers, liturgical songs and more, with musical notes. The music was arranged by the Society of American Cantors.
An exquisite copy dedicated to the cantor and composer Alois Kaiser, by the Central Conference of American Rabbis, "for his services in the preparation, publication and distribution of the Union Hymnal". Bound in a handsome gilt-tooled leather binding. The dedication on the front endpaper is also gilt.
Alois Kaiser (1840-1908), was born in Hungary and studied in Vienna. From the age of 10 he sang in the choir of Cantor Salomon Sulzer. In the years 1863-1866 he was the cantor of the Maisel Synagogue in Prague. In 1866 he immigrated to the U.S., where he was appointed cantor of the Oheb Shalom community in Baltimore, Maryland. He served for some years as president of the Society of American Cantors. From 1895 he was an honorary member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
[1] dedication leaf, 218 pp, 17.5 cm. Good condition. Gilt edges. Binding somewhat worn. Spine and front binding partly detached.
Singerman 5139.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
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Simchath Torah, Cantata for Soli and Chorus, with Hebrew and English Words by Alois Kaiser. Philadelphia: Brophy Bros., [1889]. English and Hebrew in English transliteration.
Booklet with the notes and words of a cantata titled "Simchath Torah" by Alois Kaiser, cantor of the "Oheb Shalom" community in Baltimore, Maryland. See previous item.
17 pp, 27 cm. Good condition. Pp 8-11 are taped with adhesive tape. A number of pencil markings. Pages are unstapled (apparently, originally so).
Booklet with the notes and words of a cantata titled "Simchath Torah" by Alois Kaiser, cantor of the "Oheb Shalom" community in Baltimore, Maryland. See previous item.
17 pp, 27 cm. Good condition. Pp 8-11 are taped with adhesive tape. A number of pencil markings. Pages are unstapled (apparently, originally so).
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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1. Adon Olom, as Universally Admired and Performed at the Temple Emanu-El at New York, R. J. Davies. New-York, 1882.
2-3. Sherai Israel, edited by M. Goldstein. Cincinatti: Bloch & Co., [late 19th century]. Two booklets: booklet no. 3, booklet no. 4-9.
4. Shabbath Hymn for Public Worship, Arranged by Prof. M. Goldstein. Cincinatti: Bloch & Co., [late 19th century].
5. Shire Yehudah - Songs of Judah, Fred. [Frederick] E. Kitziger. New Orleans, 1895.
Size varies. Fair condition. Fragile paper, many tears at margins of leaves. Detached leaves. Stains.
2-3. Sherai Israel, edited by M. Goldstein. Cincinatti: Bloch & Co., [late 19th century]. Two booklets: booklet no. 3, booklet no. 4-9.
4. Shabbath Hymn for Public Worship, Arranged by Prof. M. Goldstein. Cincinatti: Bloch & Co., [late 19th century].
5. Shire Yehudah - Songs of Judah, Fred. [Frederick] E. Kitziger. New Orleans, 1895.
Size varies. Fair condition. Fragile paper, many tears at margins of leaves. Detached leaves. Stains.
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![1. Group photograph of the Jewish Minister Cantors Association of America. [New-York, early 20th century].
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![1. Group photograph of the Jewish Minister Cantors Association of America. [New-York, early 20th century].
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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1. Group photograph of the Jewish Minister Cantors Association of America. [New-York, early 20th century].
Featuring portraits of members of the association, the president and other officials. 41X51 cm. Mounted on 51X61 cm. cardboard. Photograph in good condition. Tear at bottom left corner. Cardboard in fair condition, open tears at margins.
2. Pin with ribbons, from a convention of the Jewish Ministers Cantors Association. New-York, May 1923. On the pin appears the inscription "Delegate". On a blue-white-red ribbon appears the inscription: “Jewish Ministers Cantors Association of America Convention, May 29-30-31 1923”, and on a blue-white ribbon - an identical inscription, in Yiddish. Approx. 10X5 cm. Good condition.
Featuring portraits of members of the association, the president and other officials. 41X51 cm. Mounted on 51X61 cm. cardboard. Photograph in good condition. Tear at bottom left corner. Cardboard in fair condition, open tears at margins.
2. Pin with ribbons, from a convention of the Jewish Ministers Cantors Association. New-York, May 1923. On the pin appears the inscription "Delegate". On a blue-white-red ribbon appears the inscription: “Jewish Ministers Cantors Association of America Convention, May 29-30-31 1923”, and on a blue-white ribbon - an identical inscription, in Yiddish. Approx. 10X5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
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Blessings and Hymns for Various Occasions / Berachot VeZmirot (complete Blessing on Food) including Birkat Hamazon, Birkat Hanehenin, blessing for engagement and marriage, blessings for children, hymns and Kidush for Shabbat and holidays, edited by D. Josephson. New-York: Hebrew Publishing Co., 1932. 2nd edition. Hebrew and English on facing pages.
Two copies (with different covers). At the end of the booklet - "HaTikva" with English transliteration and on the facing page - America's National Anthem.
125, [3] pp. 14 cm, 13 cm (lower margins of one copy are chopped). Good condition. Binding of one copy is partly detached.
Two copies (with different covers). At the end of the booklet - "HaTikva" with English transliteration and on the facing page - America's National Anthem.
125, [3] pp. 14 cm, 13 cm (lower margins of one copy are chopped). Good condition. Binding of one copy is partly detached.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
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1. Printed report card of the Tientsin (China) Jewish School, 1942. Granted to the pupil Jeanne Tikotsky. English and Russian, with grades and other details filled in by hand, signature of the school principal and stamp of the "Tientsin Jewish School".
[1] leaf, 36 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases.
2. Booklet on the subject of the Tientsin Jewish School's activities. [Tientsin, ca. 1941]. English and Russian. Essays on school activities and texts by pupils, with photographs of the teachers and pupils.
55, 4 pp. + [7] plates (photographs). No title page or cover (pages may be missing). Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks and tears to page margins. Signature on the first page.
[1] leaf, 36 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases.
2. Booklet on the subject of the Tientsin Jewish School's activities. [Tientsin, ca. 1941]. English and Russian. Essays on school activities and texts by pupils, with photographs of the teachers and pupils.
55, 4 pp. + [7] plates (photographs). No title page or cover (pages may be missing). Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks and tears to page margins. Signature on the first page.
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![1. Chu Tuns - Lumier de Tunis, Chakayat Ganayat Fuchahat Tsansiat Chasbat, by Chaim Bshiri. [Tunis, Tunisia, ca. 1910]. NLI n](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/343.jpg "Three Printed Items – Tunisia – Tunisian Jewish-Arabic")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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1. Chu Tuns - Lumier de Tunis, Chakayat Ganayat Fuchahat Tsansiat Chasbat, by Chaim Bshiri. [Tunis, Tunisia, ca. 1910]. NLI notes, "Apparently this is a periodical in Tunisian Jewish-Arabic". 8 pp, 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition.
2. Ghnait Mssr Elgadida ["The Song of the New Egypt"], Byout Trabelsi, Tuchih mssri Bouadou Ahbabi. Kastro Press, [Tunis, Tunisia, ca. 1930]. Three poems, in Arabic, in Hebrew letters, transliterated to the Latin alphabet with a French accent. [3], 22-25, [1] pp, 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition.
3. Hattikva, Hymne National Sioniste / Shir HaTikva, Mata'a alTsionim [by Naftali Herz Imber]; Chushu Achim Chushu [Hurry, Brothers], Zionist Farmer's Song. Tunis, Tunisia: Mardochee Uzan & Frere, [ca. 1940]. Hebrew, with transliteration to Latin alphabet. 8 pp, 15.5 cm. Fair-poor condition.
2. Ghnait Mssr Elgadida ["The Song of the New Egypt"], Byout Trabelsi, Tuchih mssri Bouadou Ahbabi. Kastro Press, [Tunis, Tunisia, ca. 1930]. Three poems, in Arabic, in Hebrew letters, transliterated to the Latin alphabet with a French accent. [3], 22-25, [1] pp, 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition.
3. Hattikva, Hymne National Sioniste / Shir HaTikva, Mata'a alTsionim [by Naftali Herz Imber]; Chushu Achim Chushu [Hurry, Brothers], Zionist Farmer's Song. Tunis, Tunisia: Mardochee Uzan & Frere, [ca. 1940]. Hebrew, with transliteration to Latin alphabet. 8 pp, 15.5 cm. Fair-poor condition.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Dar Mian Tsaliv Wahalal / Alamat Istiklal / Talua Shada Darchashan / Satara Shesh Nashan. "HaTikva". Printed pamphlet with the words of HaTikva by Naftali Herz Imber in Hebrew and in Persian-Jewish translation, by Shlomo (Abichour) Ben Avraham Yosef Kashani. [Tehran, Iran, ca. 1918].
In the pamphlet, the nine verses of HaTikva are printed in Hebrew, followed by a Persian-Jewish translation. On the front is a large Star of David and inside the word "Zion", in golden ink.
One of the first printed items to be printed in Persian-Jewish and Hebrew at the printing press in Tehran, founded in 1917 or 1918. Apparently, this is the first translation of HaTikva to Persian-Jewish.
4 pp, 18.5 cm. Good condition.
Not in NLI or OCLC.
In the pamphlet, the nine verses of HaTikva are printed in Hebrew, followed by a Persian-Jewish translation. On the front is a large Star of David and inside the word "Zion", in golden ink.
One of the first printed items to be printed in Persian-Jewish and Hebrew at the printing press in Tehran, founded in 1917 or 1918. Apparently, this is the first translation of HaTikva to Persian-Jewish.
4 pp, 18.5 cm. Good condition.
Not in NLI or OCLC.
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![46 printed cards - greetings and invitations to events and festivities. Baghdad, [1910 to 1930s]. Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic, some](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/345.jpg "Collection of “Shana Tova” Greeting Cards and Invitations to Events –")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,188
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46 printed cards - greetings and invitations to events and festivities. Baghdad, [1910 to 1930s]. Hebrew, Judeo-Arabic, some English and French.
"Shana Tova" greeting cards, invitations to weddings, Pidyon HaBen ceremonies, and more. Handwritten greetings added to some of the invitations. Part of the invitations were sent to Solomon David Sassoon.
Average size: 8X12 cm. Overall good condition.
"Shana Tova" greeting cards, invitations to weddings, Pidyon HaBen ceremonies, and more. Handwritten greetings added to some of the invitations. Part of the invitations were sent to Solomon David Sassoon.
Average size: 8X12 cm. Overall good condition.
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Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
Opening: $800
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A collection of documents and letters from the estate of Avraham Nur Tsedakah of the Board of the Samaritans in Israel, who, among his other activities, edited and printed annotated editions of Samaritan manuscripts with explanations of Samaritan laws and customs.
Documents include: * Handwritten letter from David Ben-Gurion, confirming "with deep gratitude" the receipt of the Book of Exodus in a Jewish-Samaritan version, sent to him by Avraham Tsedakah. * Thirteen letters from Yitzhak Ben-Zvi on various matters. * Booklet written by Ben-Zvi on the Samaritan Abisha Scroll, with dedication. * Correspondence on various matters: allocation of lamb meat to the Samaritan people, recruitment to the IDF, Samaritan writings and the edition of the Hebrew-Samaritan Torah edited by Avraham Tsedakah, request of permit for flour to bake matzot for Passover, letter from the mayor of Holon Pinchas Ayalon regarding a housing project to be built for Samaritans and a letter from Yeffet Tsedakah regarding the agreement of 15 families to move to Holon, letter of confirmation of receipt of medical aid from the Red Cross, signed by the Head of the Board of Samaritans in Nablus High Priest Amram ben Yitzhaq Cohen and Tsedakah Yitzhaq Cohen. * Copy of “Lineage of Our Master Moshe ben Amram, May He Rest in Peace”, written by Elazar ben Tsedakah, High Priest in Nablus. * Collection of publications and articles on the Samaritans. * A number of leaves in Samaritan handwriting, and more.
Total of about 55 documents, some containing a number of leaves. Size and condition vary.
Documents include: * Handwritten letter from David Ben-Gurion, confirming "with deep gratitude" the receipt of the Book of Exodus in a Jewish-Samaritan version, sent to him by Avraham Tsedakah. * Thirteen letters from Yitzhak Ben-Zvi on various matters. * Booklet written by Ben-Zvi on the Samaritan Abisha Scroll, with dedication. * Correspondence on various matters: allocation of lamb meat to the Samaritan people, recruitment to the IDF, Samaritan writings and the edition of the Hebrew-Samaritan Torah edited by Avraham Tsedakah, request of permit for flour to bake matzot for Passover, letter from the mayor of Holon Pinchas Ayalon regarding a housing project to be built for Samaritans and a letter from Yeffet Tsedakah regarding the agreement of 15 families to move to Holon, letter of confirmation of receipt of medical aid from the Red Cross, signed by the Head of the Board of Samaritans in Nablus High Priest Amram ben Yitzhaq Cohen and Tsedakah Yitzhaq Cohen. * Copy of “Lineage of Our Master Moshe ben Amram, May He Rest in Peace”, written by Elazar ben Tsedakah, High Priest in Nablus. * Collection of publications and articles on the Samaritans. * A number of leaves in Samaritan handwriting, and more.
Total of about 55 documents, some containing a number of leaves. Size and condition vary.
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![Five Samaritan manuscripts, [20th century].
1. Manuscript volume, "Kittab Ildalil fi Yum Almia'ad", Samaritan theo](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/347.jpg "Collection of Samaritan Manuscripts")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Five Samaritan manuscripts, [20th century].
1. Manuscript volume, "Kittab Ildalil fi Yum Almia'ad", Samaritan theological essay, in Samaritan handwriting.
2. Manuscript volume (unidentified), in Arabic and Samaritan script. The last 40 leaves are detached and their margins are cut (with damage to text).
3. 45 leaves handwritten by Avraham Nur Tsedakah, "Tefillot Shabatot HaShavuot" [Shavuot Sabbath Prayers] - in preparation for a printed booklet.
4. Circa 150 leaves (large format), apparently handwritten by Avraham Nur Tsedakah, preparation for a book. Samaritan and Arabic script.
5. Circa 70 leaves handwritten by Avraham Nur Tsedakah, parts of the Books of Exodus and Leviticus, written on large paper sheets. Hebrew, Arabic and Samaritan script.
1. Manuscript volume, "Kittab Ildalil fi Yum Almia'ad", Samaritan theological essay, in Samaritan handwriting.
2. Manuscript volume (unidentified), in Arabic and Samaritan script. The last 40 leaves are detached and their margins are cut (with damage to text).
3. 45 leaves handwritten by Avraham Nur Tsedakah, "Tefillot Shabatot HaShavuot" [Shavuot Sabbath Prayers] - in preparation for a printed booklet.
4. Circa 150 leaves (large format), apparently handwritten by Avraham Nur Tsedakah, preparation for a book. Samaritan and Arabic script.
5. Circa 70 leaves handwritten by Avraham Nur Tsedakah, parts of the Books of Exodus and Leviticus, written on large paper sheets. Hebrew, Arabic and Samaritan script.
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![Fifteen volumes, Torah and Samaritan prayer books, [1960s-1970s].
Samaritan original and photocopied printed materials, edit](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale50-public/348.jpg "Collection of Samaritan Printed Materials – Torah and Prayer Books")
Auction 50 - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture
March 16, 2016
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Fifteen volumes, Torah and Samaritan prayer books, [1960s-1970s].
Samaritan original and photocopied printed materials, edited by Avraham Nur Tsedakah.
Including: * Siddur of the prayer for the Sabbath of "Tssimot Ha-Pesach". * Chumash, Jewish-Samaritan version, (all five books in one volume). * Samaritan Torah. * Book of Festivals - Samaritan liturgies for festivals. * Prayer booklets, Sabbath of "Tssimot Ha-Pesach". * Prayer booklet for the Succoth Festival (the emblem of the State of Israel is embossed on the cover). * Booklet of prayers of "Ma'amad Har Sinai" (the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, one day before the Festival of Shavuot). * Sabbath morning prayer, and more.
Varying size. Good overall condition; slight worming to some volumes.
Samaritan original and photocopied printed materials, edited by Avraham Nur Tsedakah.
Including: * Siddur of the prayer for the Sabbath of "Tssimot Ha-Pesach". * Chumash, Jewish-Samaritan version, (all five books in one volume). * Samaritan Torah. * Book of Festivals - Samaritan liturgies for festivals. * Prayer booklets, Sabbath of "Tssimot Ha-Pesach". * Prayer booklet for the Succoth Festival (the emblem of the State of Israel is embossed on the cover). * Booklet of prayers of "Ma'amad Har Sinai" (the Giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, one day before the Festival of Shavuot). * Sabbath morning prayer, and more.
Varying size. Good overall condition; slight worming to some volumes.
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