Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi "Avraham Yehuda Farbstein", to his teacher, author of the Chazon Ish. [Jerusalem, 1940s].
In the letter, he informs the Chazon Ish that he has completed the mission to the Brisker Rav [Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik], and has brought him tefillin straps that were processed with hiddur in honor of the mitzvah of tefillin. He writes that the Rav "had asked me to inform and write that he wants and needs another three pairs and the only reason he asked for only one in the first place, was because he heard from Rabbi Shlomo Karelitz that only two pairs were produced from the leather…". On the letter margins is a comment on a treatise of Seder Kodshim [Tractate Zevachim].
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Farbstein (1917-1997), was head of Hebron Yeshiva and member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah, a foremost disciple of the Knesset Yisrael-Hebron Yeshiva and son-in-law of the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna. From his youth, he was close to the Chazon Ish who guided him in his Torah learning and spent much time with him in the study and comprehension of Torah. The Chazon Ish held the young man's wisdom and cleverness in high esteem and sent him on various missions to the greatest luminaries of the times, Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev of Brisk and Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach.
Leaf, 20 cm. Approximately 15 written lines. Good-fair condition. Stains and minor wear damages.
In the letter, he informs the Chazon Ish that he has completed the mission to the Brisker Rav [Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik], and has brought him tefillin straps that were processed with hiddur in honor of the mitzvah of tefillin. He writes that the Rav "had asked me to inform and write that he wants and needs another three pairs and the only reason he asked for only one in the first place, was because he heard from Rabbi Shlomo Karelitz that only two pairs were produced from the leather…". On the letter margins is a comment on a treatise of Seder Kodshim [Tractate Zevachim].
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Farbstein (1917-1997), was head of Hebron Yeshiva and member of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah, a foremost disciple of the Knesset Yisrael-Hebron Yeshiva and son-in-law of the head of the yeshiva Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna. From his youth, he was close to the Chazon Ish who guided him in his Torah learning and spent much time with him in the study and comprehension of Torah. The Chazon Ish held the young man's wisdom and cleverness in high esteem and sent him on various missions to the greatest luminaries of the times, Rabbi Yitzchak Ze'ev of Brisk and Rabbi Elazar Menachem Shach.
Leaf, 20 cm. Approximately 15 written lines. Good-fair condition. Stains and minor wear damages.
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The Chazon Ish and his Family
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Neiman, head of the Or Yisrael Yeshiva. Petach Tikva, 1943.
An interesting letter sent to the Chazon Ish with a question regarding two families that emigrated from Hungary to Petach Tikva and are delaying the shidduch of their adult sons due to their demand that the married women adhere to the Hungarian custom of shaving their heads, "…And I told them that it is forbidden to abandon a Torah mitzvah for a good custom… but they do not listen to me. Therefore, I have come to ask your opinion on this matter and whatever Your Honor says they will do…".
Rabbi Ya'akov Aryeh Neiman (ca. 1887-1983), was a prominent alumnus of the Lomza Yeshiva in Poland and a close disciple of the Chafetz Chaim who appointed him head of the Or Yisrael Yeshiva in Lida (which was founded by the Chafetz Chaim and by Rabbi Chaim Ozer). A few years after he immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1935, he established the Or Yisrael Yeshiva in Petach Tikva which he headed for over 40 years. Many of the heads of yeshivot in our days are his disciples or their disciples. He wrote Darkei Mussar and Pri Ya'akov and other books.
Leaf, 20 cm. Approximately 18 handwritten lines. Fair condition. Tears and dampstains.
An interesting letter sent to the Chazon Ish with a question regarding two families that emigrated from Hungary to Petach Tikva and are delaying the shidduch of their adult sons due to their demand that the married women adhere to the Hungarian custom of shaving their heads, "…And I told them that it is forbidden to abandon a Torah mitzvah for a good custom… but they do not listen to me. Therefore, I have come to ask your opinion on this matter and whatever Your Honor says they will do…".
Rabbi Ya'akov Aryeh Neiman (ca. 1887-1983), was a prominent alumnus of the Lomza Yeshiva in Poland and a close disciple of the Chafetz Chaim who appointed him head of the Or Yisrael Yeshiva in Lida (which was founded by the Chafetz Chaim and by Rabbi Chaim Ozer). A few years after he immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1935, he established the Or Yisrael Yeshiva in Petach Tikva which he headed for over 40 years. Many of the heads of yeshivot in our days are his disciples or their disciples. He wrote Darkei Mussar and Pri Ya'akov and other books.
Leaf, 20 cm. Approximately 18 handwritten lines. Fair condition. Tears and dampstains.
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The Chazon Ish and his Family
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $300
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An interesting letter, signed by seven students of the Beit Yosef Navahrudak Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Summer 1935.
The letter was written following a general meeting of the students in which they decided to seek financial support for improving the economic state of the yeshiva students, claiming that it endangers the health of the young men and triggers despair and crisis to the spiritual state of the yeshiva. They added that their clothing, in particular, became an issue since two years had passed from the time they arrived in Eretz Israel and their clothes are worn. Recorded in this letter are the decisions reached at the meeting concerning steps that could improve the state of the yeshiva students. The letter requests the approval and assistance of the Chazon Ish for the benefit of the students. Among the signatures: "Shimon Aryeh son of R' A. Yuzshek" [Rabbi Shimon Yozhuk, Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva, who had a prolific halachic correspondence with the Chazon Ish], "Shraga Steinberg", Efraim Potolsky, Zshabinker - son of Shlomtze", "Ya'akov Yisrael Finkelstein", "Shalom Zuckerman", etc.
The Beit Yosef - Navahrudak Yeshiva in Bnei Brak was established in 1933 by Rabbi Matityahu Ze'ev Tshechigal who brought Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky [the Steipler, brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish] from abroad to head the yeshiva. The Chazon Ish had far-reaching influence on the yeshiva and he even delivered Torah discourses on occasion.
Leaf, 25 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
The letter was written following a general meeting of the students in which they decided to seek financial support for improving the economic state of the yeshiva students, claiming that it endangers the health of the young men and triggers despair and crisis to the spiritual state of the yeshiva. They added that their clothing, in particular, became an issue since two years had passed from the time they arrived in Eretz Israel and their clothes are worn. Recorded in this letter are the decisions reached at the meeting concerning steps that could improve the state of the yeshiva students. The letter requests the approval and assistance of the Chazon Ish for the benefit of the students. Among the signatures: "Shimon Aryeh son of R' A. Yuzshek" [Rabbi Shimon Yozhuk, Av Beit Din of Petach Tikva, who had a prolific halachic correspondence with the Chazon Ish], "Shraga Steinberg", Efraim Potolsky, Zshabinker - son of Shlomtze", "Ya'akov Yisrael Finkelstein", "Shalom Zuckerman", etc.
The Beit Yosef - Navahrudak Yeshiva in Bnei Brak was established in 1933 by Rabbi Matityahu Ze'ev Tshechigal who brought Rabbi Ya'akov Yisrael Kanievsky [the Steipler, brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish] from abroad to head the yeshiva. The Chazon Ish had far-reaching influence on the yeshiva and he even delivered Torah discourses on occasion.
Leaf, 25 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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The Chazon Ish and his Family
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Letters and "kvitlach" notes, sent to Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish. Including letters by rabbis and mussar figures: Rabbi Dov Ma'ayani Av Beit Din of Magdiel; Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe Mashgiach of the Be'er Ya'akov Yeshiva [with a request to assist a boy in coping with his family which oppose his continued yeshiva studies]; Rabbi Elimelech Shaulson [Bar-Shaul]; Rabbi Reuven Melamed; invitation to the wedding of Rabbi Lipa Dov Weintraub; etc.
On all the leaves are "kvitel" inscription of dozen of names in the handwriting of the Chazon Ish who wrote their names and the names of their mothers, to mention in his prayers for blessing, robust health and success. [One of the names is "Avraham Avigdor Nachum son of Rosa Beila", the Strikov Rebbe].
17 paper items, size and condition vary.
On all the leaves are "kvitel" inscription of dozen of names in the handwriting of the Chazon Ish who wrote their names and the names of their mothers, to mention in his prayers for blessing, robust health and success. [One of the names is "Avraham Avigdor Nachum son of Rosa Beila", the Strikov Rebbe].
17 paper items, size and condition vary.
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The Chazon Ish and his Family
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