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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Autograph letter by Rebbe Yeshaya of Keresztur, with his full signature: "Yeshaya son of R' Moshe, meshamesh bakodesh of the Tsaddik of Lesko". Keresztur (Kerestir).
13 lines, signed. The letter is in Yiddish. With blessings for success and good luck and for the defeat of evil people. At the end of the letter he adds a blessing of good profit and success in all his endeavors, "Your dear friend who is anticipating good tidings speedily… Yeshaya son of R' Moshe, 'mashbak' of the Tsaddik of Lesko". Two lines handwritten and signed by his wife, Rebbetzin "Alte" appear in the margins.
Enclosed is a postcard with New Year greetings and "the portrait of our Rebbe Yeshaya Steiner of Keresztur". Postal stamp from Kisvarda, 1934.
Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner of Keresztur (1852-1922, Otzar HaRabbanim 11765), disciple and successor of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Lesko, author of Ach Pri Tevu'ah was orphaned from his father at the age of 3. From the age of 12, he was raised like a son in the home of the Lesko Rebbe. He was drawn to Chassidism and travelled to Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz and to Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorne, but his primary rebbe and mentor was Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Lesko and he eventually became his close assistant [at the time Rabbi Yeshaya served as Rebbe, when masses (including non-Jews) were already flocking to Rabbi Yeshaya's court from all over Hungary to receive his counsel and blessing, he was accustomed to signing: "…who served the Rebbe the Tsaddik of Lesko"]. Leading rebbes of his days revered him; among them Rebbe Chaim of Sanz and Rebbe Yissachar Dov, the Maharid of Belz [who stated that the "key to sustenance" is in the hands of Rabbi Yeshaya of Keresztur]. He performed a vast amount of charitable deeds to thousands of people in need and his hachnasat orchim was outstanding. He was one of the pillars of chesed and prayer in his times and was renowned as an illustrious tsaddik. Up until our times, his picture is hung in homes as a segulah for protection from mice. The story behind this custom is related in his biography "Mei Be'er Yeshayahu".
Official stationery, 17 cm. Fair-poor condition. Damaged, with an open tear in the upper corner and on the line with the date, wear (restored with paper). Stains. + one postcard, 15.5 cm.
13 lines, signed. The letter is in Yiddish. With blessings for success and good luck and for the defeat of evil people. At the end of the letter he adds a blessing of good profit and success in all his endeavors, "Your dear friend who is anticipating good tidings speedily… Yeshaya son of R' Moshe, 'mashbak' of the Tsaddik of Lesko". Two lines handwritten and signed by his wife, Rebbetzin "Alte" appear in the margins.
Enclosed is a postcard with New Year greetings and "the portrait of our Rebbe Yeshaya Steiner of Keresztur". Postal stamp from Kisvarda, 1934.
Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner of Keresztur (1852-1922, Otzar HaRabbanim 11765), disciple and successor of Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Lesko, author of Ach Pri Tevu'ah was orphaned from his father at the age of 3. From the age of 12, he was raised like a son in the home of the Lesko Rebbe. He was drawn to Chassidism and travelled to Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz and to Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorne, but his primary rebbe and mentor was Rebbe Zvi Hirsh of Lesko and he eventually became his close assistant [at the time Rabbi Yeshaya served as Rebbe, when masses (including non-Jews) were already flocking to Rabbi Yeshaya's court from all over Hungary to receive his counsel and blessing, he was accustomed to signing: "…who served the Rebbe the Tsaddik of Lesko"]. Leading rebbes of his days revered him; among them Rebbe Chaim of Sanz and Rebbe Yissachar Dov, the Maharid of Belz [who stated that the "key to sustenance" is in the hands of Rabbi Yeshaya of Keresztur]. He performed a vast amount of charitable deeds to thousands of people in need and his hachnasat orchim was outstanding. He was one of the pillars of chesed and prayer in his times and was renowned as an illustrious tsaddik. Up until our times, his picture is hung in homes as a segulah for protection from mice. The story behind this custom is related in his biography "Mei Be'er Yeshayahu".
Official stationery, 17 cm. Fair-poor condition. Damaged, with an open tear in the upper corner and on the line with the date, wear (restored with paper). Stains. + one postcard, 15.5 cm.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Printed invitation by Rebbe Meir of Shotz (Suczawa), upon the marriage of his daughter Rivka Rachel with the groom Rabbi Elazar Twersky, grandson of Rebbe David of Skvira and grandson of Rebbe Aryeh Leibush Rokeach Av Beit Din of Magrov. Suczawa (Bukovina). [1910].
On verso is a handwritten letter of invitation, signed "Meir son of Yoel".
The Shotz (Suczawa) Rebbe Meir Moskowitz (1853-1921), grandson of Rabbi Meir of Premishlan and descendent of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew and one of the foremost rebbes in Romania, disciple of Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Zhydachiv and Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz. Served as Shotz Rebbe from 1903. His home in Suczawa became a lighthouse of Torah and Chassidism and generations of Torah and Chassidic leaders descended from him. Among them are his sons Rebbe Yitzchak Moskowitz, the Shotz- Radevits Rebbe and Rebbe Yoel Moskowitz the Shotz-Montreal Rebbe and his son-in-law Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz-London.
The groom is the Rebbe of Fălticeni Rabbi Eliezer Twersky (1892-1976), author of Pekudat Elazar, son of Rebbe Shlomo of Skvira, son of Rebbe David Twersky of Skvira and son-in-law of Rebbe Aryeh Leibush Rokeach Av Beit Din of Magrov (son of Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz). In his childhood, he merited living near his illustrious grandfather Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz who foresaw his great future. In his youth, he grew in the court of his great-uncle Rabbi Yissachar Dov of Belz and was like his grandson. Rabbi Yissachar Dov loved him dearly and constantly spoke of his great stature in Torah and Chassidism. In Elul 1910, he married the daughter of Rebbe Meir of Shotz, and had a daily study session with his eminent brother-in-law Rabbi Shalom of Shotz. In 1920, he moved to Fălticeni in which he established his beit midrash and led the thousands of Chassidim who flocked to his door to receive his counsel and blessings. During the Holocaust, he moved to Bucharest and after the war relocated to the USA. There he became a famous rebbe and studied Torah day and night.
Leaf, 23 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains. Binding marks.
On verso is a handwritten letter of invitation, signed "Meir son of Yoel".
The Shotz (Suczawa) Rebbe Meir Moskowitz (1853-1921), grandson of Rabbi Meir of Premishlan and descendent of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew and one of the foremost rebbes in Romania, disciple of Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Zhydachiv and Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz. Served as Shotz Rebbe from 1903. His home in Suczawa became a lighthouse of Torah and Chassidism and generations of Torah and Chassidic leaders descended from him. Among them are his sons Rebbe Yitzchak Moskowitz, the Shotz- Radevits Rebbe and Rebbe Yoel Moskowitz the Shotz-Montreal Rebbe and his son-in-law Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz-London.
The groom is the Rebbe of Fălticeni Rabbi Eliezer Twersky (1892-1976), author of Pekudat Elazar, son of Rebbe Shlomo of Skvira, son of Rebbe David Twersky of Skvira and son-in-law of Rebbe Aryeh Leibush Rokeach Av Beit Din of Magrov (son of Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz). In his childhood, he merited living near his illustrious grandfather Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz who foresaw his great future. In his youth, he grew in the court of his great-uncle Rabbi Yissachar Dov of Belz and was like his grandson. Rabbi Yissachar Dov loved him dearly and constantly spoke of his great stature in Torah and Chassidism. In Elul 1910, he married the daughter of Rebbe Meir of Shotz, and had a daily study session with his eminent brother-in-law Rabbi Shalom of Shotz. In 1920, he moved to Fălticeni in which he established his beit midrash and led the thousands of Chassidim who flocked to his door to receive his counsel and blessings. During the Holocaust, he moved to Bucharest and after the war relocated to the USA. There he became a famous rebbe and studied Torah day and night.
Leaf, 23 cm. Good condition. Wear and stains. Binding marks.
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![Long autograph letter [2 pages, 75 handwritten lines], signed by Rebbe "Shalom" Moskowitz of Shotz (Suceava). On th](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/309.jpg "Long Interesting Letter by Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Long autograph letter [2 pages, 75 handwritten lines], signed by Rebbe "Shalom" Moskowitz of Shotz (Suceava). On the third page is another autograph letter signed by his son Rabbi Yisrael Ya'akov and a letter from Rebbetzin Liba Chana. [London, 1949].
Sent to Haifa to his brother-in-law, the Rebbe of Chuhuyiv Rabbi Avraham Ebish Kanner. Among other content, he writes: "After the death of my father…I wrote that I relinquish all my rights, and you cannot say that is because I was wealthy at the time because my income was very limited. The only reason was that I cannot bear inheritance claims, which cause dissension among brothers, and generate discord and jealousy all their lives".
Further in this fascinating letter, the rebbe explains the reasons he prefers living in London: "Regarding that which you wrote, when am I coming to Eretz Israel… Believe me that here in the locale of North-London where we live, it is easier to raise G-d-fearing children than in Tel Aviv or Haifa. Many girls live here who do not want to marry a young man without a beard, only a bearded 'ben-Torah' (Torah student)…". The rebbe continues discussing the harassment of Charedi Jews in Eretz Israel by the government and the police: "Their intent to brazenly destroy religion and stamp out the holiness of Shabbat can be clearly seen…I do not understand you, Rebbes and Rabbis…Why are you keeping quiet?...If I was now in Eretz Israel I would shake the whole country…Show at least a little warmth not only white ‘bekeshes'. Gather together and organize large protests…with loud cries…This will work because they are concerned lest the world find out their activities and this would harm their fundraising…". The rebbe sharply criticizes the conduct of "hypocritical" Charedim: "I cannot bear those who are only externally Charedim…The holy Torah seeks internal service.".
Rebbe Shalom of Shotz (1878-1958), descended from Rebbe Michel of Zolochiv and Rabbi Meir of Peremyshlyany. A leading rebbe of the last generation, amazingly proficient in all areas of Torah, and a great posek. In his youth, he was ordained by the Maharsham of Berezhany and even lived in his home for nine months to learn practical applications of Torah. He served G-d in holiness and was a Kabbalist, known for working wonders by his awesome prayers, like a son beseeching his father. Disciple of the Rebbe of Sieniawa and the Belz Rebbes. Served in the Suceava rabbinate from 1903, he was teacher and rabbi of Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin who conceived and initiated the Daf HaYomi. From 1927, served as Rebbe in London. Wrote many books on the Talmud, Torah and Chassidism. He was highly esteemed by all the great Rebbes of his generation and word of his greatness and holiness spread all over the world. His diligence was rare; he would study Torah for hours and hours, stopping only to eat and perform mitzvoth. At the same time, his London home was wide open and people from all circles came to seek his blessing, ask for guidance and request halachic rulings. In his testament, he promised to awaken Heavenly mercy upon any person who visits his grave, lights two candles for the elevation of his soul and accepts upon himself reinforcement of mitzvah observance or Torah study (he requested that this promise be printed on his gravesite in three languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and English).
Aerogram, 3 written pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Slight wear and tears to margins. The Rebbe's signature is in the middle of Line 71 of the 75 lines in his handwriting.
Sent to Haifa to his brother-in-law, the Rebbe of Chuhuyiv Rabbi Avraham Ebish Kanner. Among other content, he writes: "After the death of my father…I wrote that I relinquish all my rights, and you cannot say that is because I was wealthy at the time because my income was very limited. The only reason was that I cannot bear inheritance claims, which cause dissension among brothers, and generate discord and jealousy all their lives".
Further in this fascinating letter, the rebbe explains the reasons he prefers living in London: "Regarding that which you wrote, when am I coming to Eretz Israel… Believe me that here in the locale of North-London where we live, it is easier to raise G-d-fearing children than in Tel Aviv or Haifa. Many girls live here who do not want to marry a young man without a beard, only a bearded 'ben-Torah' (Torah student)…". The rebbe continues discussing the harassment of Charedi Jews in Eretz Israel by the government and the police: "Their intent to brazenly destroy religion and stamp out the holiness of Shabbat can be clearly seen…I do not understand you, Rebbes and Rabbis…Why are you keeping quiet?...If I was now in Eretz Israel I would shake the whole country…Show at least a little warmth not only white ‘bekeshes'. Gather together and organize large protests…with loud cries…This will work because they are concerned lest the world find out their activities and this would harm their fundraising…". The rebbe sharply criticizes the conduct of "hypocritical" Charedim: "I cannot bear those who are only externally Charedim…The holy Torah seeks internal service.".
Rebbe Shalom of Shotz (1878-1958), descended from Rebbe Michel of Zolochiv and Rabbi Meir of Peremyshlyany. A leading rebbe of the last generation, amazingly proficient in all areas of Torah, and a great posek. In his youth, he was ordained by the Maharsham of Berezhany and even lived in his home for nine months to learn practical applications of Torah. He served G-d in holiness and was a Kabbalist, known for working wonders by his awesome prayers, like a son beseeching his father. Disciple of the Rebbe of Sieniawa and the Belz Rebbes. Served in the Suceava rabbinate from 1903, he was teacher and rabbi of Rabbi Meir Shapira of Lublin who conceived and initiated the Daf HaYomi. From 1927, served as Rebbe in London. Wrote many books on the Talmud, Torah and Chassidism. He was highly esteemed by all the great Rebbes of his generation and word of his greatness and holiness spread all over the world. His diligence was rare; he would study Torah for hours and hours, stopping only to eat and perform mitzvoth. At the same time, his London home was wide open and people from all circles came to seek his blessing, ask for guidance and request halachic rulings. In his testament, he promised to awaken Heavenly mercy upon any person who visits his grave, lights two candles for the elevation of his soul and accepts upon himself reinforcement of mitzvah observance or Torah study (he requested that this promise be printed on his gravesite in three languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and English).
Aerogram, 3 written pages, 20 cm. Good condition. Slight wear and tears to margins. The Rebbe's signature is in the middle of Line 71 of the 75 lines in his handwriting.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Letters by rebbes, rabbis and family members, sent to the Teplik rebbe - Rebbe Shimshon Aharon Polonsky and his family:
· Three letters from Rebbe Moshe Twersky son of Rebbe Mordechai of Rachmistrivka. Odessa, 1927-1928. [Written in the Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 3, p. 278, that he died in Kiev shortly after 1925; these letters are from 1928]. · Long letter of Torah thoughts, from his "disciple" Rebbe Mordechai Goldman of Zvhil, written in his youth. Jerusalem, 1932. · Long interesting letter from the Tolna Rebbe, Yochanan Twersky. Brooklyn, 1927. Two lines handwritten and signed by his father Rebbe David Mordechai of Tolna, appear on the margins. · Long letter by Rebbe Yitzchak Yoel Rabinowitz of Monastyrishche. Brooklyn, Tevet 1937. Another letter (11 lines) is written in the margins, handwritten and signed by his grandfather Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Rabinowitz, the Monastyrishche Rebbe. · Letter by Rebbe Chaim Moshe Yehoshua Schneerson-Twersky, Rebbe of Koidenav - Tomashpol. Brooklyn, 1939. · Letter by Rebbe Yehuda Leib Twersky, son of Rebbe David of Skvira. · Three letters by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of Crasna. [Brother-in-law of the Teplik Rebbe, perished in a Soviet detention camp]. · More letters - for further details, see Hebrew description.
Rabbi Shimshon Aharon Polonsky (1876-1948), a prominent Torah authority in his times, served in the Teplik rabbinate and was a leading rabbi in the Volhynia district. In 1922, he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rabbi of the Beit Yisrael neighborhood. Throughout his life he was associated with the family of the Zvhil rebbes, [mentioned in some of the letters of this collection]. Died on the 28th of Sivan, 1948 and was buried in the temporary cemetery in Sheikh-Badr [Givat Ram in Jerusalem, where his friend, Rebbe Gedalya Moshe Goldman of Zvhil was also buried].
More than 20 letters, size and condition vary.
· Three letters from Rebbe Moshe Twersky son of Rebbe Mordechai of Rachmistrivka. Odessa, 1927-1928. [Written in the Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 3, p. 278, that he died in Kiev shortly after 1925; these letters are from 1928]. · Long letter of Torah thoughts, from his "disciple" Rebbe Mordechai Goldman of Zvhil, written in his youth. Jerusalem, 1932. · Long interesting letter from the Tolna Rebbe, Yochanan Twersky. Brooklyn, 1927. Two lines handwritten and signed by his father Rebbe David Mordechai of Tolna, appear on the margins. · Long letter by Rebbe Yitzchak Yoel Rabinowitz of Monastyrishche. Brooklyn, Tevet 1937. Another letter (11 lines) is written in the margins, handwritten and signed by his grandfather Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Rabinowitz, the Monastyrishche Rebbe. · Letter by Rebbe Chaim Moshe Yehoshua Schneerson-Twersky, Rebbe of Koidenav - Tomashpol. Brooklyn, 1939. · Letter by Rebbe Yehuda Leib Twersky, son of Rebbe David of Skvira. · Three letters by Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of Crasna. [Brother-in-law of the Teplik Rebbe, perished in a Soviet detention camp]. · More letters - for further details, see Hebrew description.
Rabbi Shimshon Aharon Polonsky (1876-1948), a prominent Torah authority in his times, served in the Teplik rabbinate and was a leading rabbi in the Volhynia district. In 1922, he immigrated to Jerusalem and served as Rabbi of the Beit Yisrael neighborhood. Throughout his life he was associated with the family of the Zvhil rebbes, [mentioned in some of the letters of this collection]. Died on the 28th of Sivan, 1948 and was buried in the temporary cemetery in Sheikh-Badr [Givat Ram in Jerusalem, where his friend, Rebbe Gedalya Moshe Goldman of Zvhil was also buried].
More than 20 letters, size and condition vary.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Letter signed by Rebbe Shalom Rokeach Av Beit Din of Apta (brother of Rebbe Aharon of Belz). Apta (Opatow), Tevet 1937.
Long interesting letter, in scribal handwriting, with his signature: "Shalom son of my father, my teacher the Rabbi of Belz, Apta". Sent to Eretz Israel to Kfar Ata, concerning a shidduch in which the groom moved to Kfar Ata and the bride lives in Apta, Poland.
Rebbe Shalom Rokeach - the last Rabbi of Apta (1907-perished in the Holocaust in 1943), youngest of the four sons of Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz. Son in law of Rebbe Yisrael Perlow of Karlin-Stolin. From his youth, he was renowned for his great holiness and diligence in Torah study and Chassidism. He was particularly exceptional in his noble and magnanimous character and excessive humility. [Even in his youth, the story is told that once he returned home without his coat and was asked to the whereabouts of his coat. He answered that he is prohibited to tell. This reached the ears of his father, the Rebbe. His father called him and asked him about his coat. He answered: "One child had worn torn trousers and had no coat and was very ashamed. I did not want to tell this to others, because they would then all know that this child had torn trousers…"]. His father, Rebbe Yissachar Dov loved him dearly and was very proud of his pious son and called him an "unblemished sacrifice", whose attributes are very similar to the first Rebbe Shalom of Belz, an elevated holy man.
He would study with much enthusiasm and yearning and would delve into halachic complexities. He reviewed the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and books of responsa many times. In 1931, he was appointed Rabbi of Apta and was revered by the city's inhabitants, who saw his holy conduct in Torah study and prayer and his acts of chesed and love of his fellow man.
During the Holocaust, he fled to his brother in the abandoned city of Belz and later hid in Drohobych, Stryi and Przemyśl. Eventually, he fled to the forest and attempted to find his way to Hungary (to join his two older brothers, Rebbe Aharon of Belz and the Biłgoraj Rebbe Mordechai Rokeach). In the autumn of 1940, Rabbi Shalom died in the forest from exposure and starvation. Upon hearing of his brother's demise, Rebbe Aharon of Belz eulogized him in Budapest and lamented: "He was a tsaddik, G-d fearing, greatly charitable and pious person" (Ele Ezkera Vol. 5 pp. 175-179). His wife and children also perished in the Holocaust.
[2] written pages, 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Torn filing holes, affecting text and signature.
Long interesting letter, in scribal handwriting, with his signature: "Shalom son of my father, my teacher the Rabbi of Belz, Apta". Sent to Eretz Israel to Kfar Ata, concerning a shidduch in which the groom moved to Kfar Ata and the bride lives in Apta, Poland.
Rebbe Shalom Rokeach - the last Rabbi of Apta (1907-perished in the Holocaust in 1943), youngest of the four sons of Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz. Son in law of Rebbe Yisrael Perlow of Karlin-Stolin. From his youth, he was renowned for his great holiness and diligence in Torah study and Chassidism. He was particularly exceptional in his noble and magnanimous character and excessive humility. [Even in his youth, the story is told that once he returned home without his coat and was asked to the whereabouts of his coat. He answered that he is prohibited to tell. This reached the ears of his father, the Rebbe. His father called him and asked him about his coat. He answered: "One child had worn torn trousers and had no coat and was very ashamed. I did not want to tell this to others, because they would then all know that this child had torn trousers…"]. His father, Rebbe Yissachar Dov loved him dearly and was very proud of his pious son and called him an "unblemished sacrifice", whose attributes are very similar to the first Rebbe Shalom of Belz, an elevated holy man.
He would study with much enthusiasm and yearning and would delve into halachic complexities. He reviewed the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and books of responsa many times. In 1931, he was appointed Rabbi of Apta and was revered by the city's inhabitants, who saw his holy conduct in Torah study and prayer and his acts of chesed and love of his fellow man.
During the Holocaust, he fled to his brother in the abandoned city of Belz and later hid in Drohobych, Stryi and Przemyśl. Eventually, he fled to the forest and attempted to find his way to Hungary (to join his two older brothers, Rebbe Aharon of Belz and the Biłgoraj Rebbe Mordechai Rokeach). In the autumn of 1940, Rabbi Shalom died in the forest from exposure and starvation. Upon hearing of his brother's demise, Rebbe Aharon of Belz eulogized him in Budapest and lamented: "He was a tsaddik, G-d fearing, greatly charitable and pious person" (Ele Ezkera Vol. 5 pp. 175-179). His wife and children also perished in the Holocaust.
[2] written pages, 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Torn filing holes, affecting text and signature.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Long interesting letter by Rebbe Sinai Halberstam Av Beit Din of Żmigród and its region.
Most of the letter is in the handwriting of his scribe. At the end, the rebbe added 8 lines in his handwriting and with his own signature, "Blessings and success.. with much good and that you wife should have an easy labor and a timely birth". Most of the letter is a report of the wedding of a member of the Rebbe's family which was delayed and scheduled for Friday, Erev Shabbat Teruma.
At the end of the letter which is flowing with fervent blessings, the rebbe added more blessings in his own handwriting and signs: "And I beseech our Father in Heaven that he should grant you good all you days, HaKoton Sinai Halberstam".
Rebbe Sinai Halberstam of Żmigród (1870-1941), son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice, son of Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, the Divrei Chaim, who after the birth of his grandson instructed his son to name him Sinai (the reason for this name can be found in the sources noted below). He conducted himself in holiness and served G-d with his entire being. He would rise at midnight and study the Zohar until the time for the morning prayers and was renowned as a wonder-worker. He served in the rabbinates of Gorlice, Kołaczyce and Żmigród and from 1904 became the Rebbe of Żmigród and one of the leading Sanz Rebbes. Scholar and preacher, he was renowned for his devoted prayers. At the end of his life, he moved to Krakow.
His grandson, Rabbi Moshe Halberstam - later a Rabbi of Badatz HaEda HaCharedit, traveled in his youth from Jerusalem to Krakow to don tefillin at his Bar Mitzva in his grandfather's home, but his journey was interrupted by the outbreak of WWII. Miraculously he managed to escape and return to Eretz Israel, however his elderly grandfather the Rebbe fled to the Omsk forests, escaping the Nazis, where he perished from hunger. Extraordinarily, his family chanced upon a white fabric to use as shrouds and they placed a tombstone on his grave. His writings were lost during the Holocaust. [Rabbeinu HaKadosh M'Sanz, Vol. 2, p. 369; Me'orei Galicia, Vol. 2, p. 528].
[2] written pages, on official stationery. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Most of the letter is in the handwriting of his scribe. At the end, the rebbe added 8 lines in his handwriting and with his own signature, "Blessings and success.. with much good and that you wife should have an easy labor and a timely birth". Most of the letter is a report of the wedding of a member of the Rebbe's family which was delayed and scheduled for Friday, Erev Shabbat Teruma.
At the end of the letter which is flowing with fervent blessings, the rebbe added more blessings in his own handwriting and signs: "And I beseech our Father in Heaven that he should grant you good all you days, HaKoton Sinai Halberstam".
Rebbe Sinai Halberstam of Żmigród (1870-1941), son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice, son of Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, the Divrei Chaim, who after the birth of his grandson instructed his son to name him Sinai (the reason for this name can be found in the sources noted below). He conducted himself in holiness and served G-d with his entire being. He would rise at midnight and study the Zohar until the time for the morning prayers and was renowned as a wonder-worker. He served in the rabbinates of Gorlice, Kołaczyce and Żmigród and from 1904 became the Rebbe of Żmigród and one of the leading Sanz Rebbes. Scholar and preacher, he was renowned for his devoted prayers. At the end of his life, he moved to Krakow.
His grandson, Rabbi Moshe Halberstam - later a Rabbi of Badatz HaEda HaCharedit, traveled in his youth from Jerusalem to Krakow to don tefillin at his Bar Mitzva in his grandfather's home, but his journey was interrupted by the outbreak of WWII. Miraculously he managed to escape and return to Eretz Israel, however his elderly grandfather the Rebbe fled to the Omsk forests, escaping the Nazis, where he perished from hunger. Extraordinarily, his family chanced upon a white fabric to use as shrouds and they placed a tombstone on his grave. His writings were lost during the Holocaust. [Rabbeinu HaKadosh M'Sanz, Vol. 2, p. 369; Me'orei Galicia, Vol. 2, p. 528].
[2] written pages, on official stationery. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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![Autograph letter signed by Rebbe Alter Azriel Meir Eiger of Lublin. [Poland, c. 1920s].
Sent to Jerusalem to Rabbi Chaim Son](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/313.jpg "Letter by Rebbe Alter Azriel Eiger of Lublin")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Autograph letter signed by Rebbe Alter Azriel Meir Eiger of Lublin. [Poland, c. 1920s].
Sent to Jerusalem to Rabbi Chaim Sonnenfeld requesting arranging a job for a young man who was making Aliya from Warsaw to Eretz Israel. "Among the young men who are travelling there as 'Chalutzim' (pioneers) is one lad who is still innocent and thinks as we…and it would be the right thing when he comes to you to draw him near and find a comfortable job for him to strengthen his hold among our people and to prevent him from going after nonsense G-d forbid".
Rebbe Alter Azriel Meir Eiger of Lublin (1896-1941), son of Rebbe Avraham Eiger of Lublin, author of Shevet M'Yehuda, son of Rebbe Yehuda Leib Eiger of Lublin, son of Rabbi Shlomo Eiger son of R' Akiva Eiger Av Beit Din of Posen. Served as Rebbe in Puławy and in Warsaw, great Torah scholar who suggested an important regulation to prevent traders from "Issur Ribit" (the prohibition of lending on interest) by arranging an annual "Heter Iska". He printed pamphlets on this subject advocating this urgent regulation for the public and several sages of his times acceded to his opinion. He published his father's book Shevet M'Yehuda and adorned it with his glosses. After the occupation of Lublin, he was ruthlessly tortured by the Nazis and died in Warsaw on the 5th of Tamuz 1941. He was buried in the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw (Admorim She'Nispu BaShoah p. 286).
Official stationery, 23 cm. 22 lines in his handwriting. Good condition. Light stains and filing holes on text.
Sent to Jerusalem to Rabbi Chaim Sonnenfeld requesting arranging a job for a young man who was making Aliya from Warsaw to Eretz Israel. "Among the young men who are travelling there as 'Chalutzim' (pioneers) is one lad who is still innocent and thinks as we…and it would be the right thing when he comes to you to draw him near and find a comfortable job for him to strengthen his hold among our people and to prevent him from going after nonsense G-d forbid".
Rebbe Alter Azriel Meir Eiger of Lublin (1896-1941), son of Rebbe Avraham Eiger of Lublin, author of Shevet M'Yehuda, son of Rebbe Yehuda Leib Eiger of Lublin, son of Rabbi Shlomo Eiger son of R' Akiva Eiger Av Beit Din of Posen. Served as Rebbe in Puławy and in Warsaw, great Torah scholar who suggested an important regulation to prevent traders from "Issur Ribit" (the prohibition of lending on interest) by arranging an annual "Heter Iska". He printed pamphlets on this subject advocating this urgent regulation for the public and several sages of his times acceded to his opinion. He published his father's book Shevet M'Yehuda and adorned it with his glosses. After the occupation of Lublin, he was ruthlessly tortured by the Nazis and died in Warsaw on the 5th of Tamuz 1941. He was buried in the Jewish cemetery in Warsaw (Admorim She'Nispu BaShoah p. 286).
Official stationery, 23 cm. 22 lines in his handwriting. Good condition. Light stains and filing holes on text.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Autograph letter signed by Rabbi "Naftali Zvi Unger", to his brother-in-law Rebbe Chune Halberstam. Bardejov, [1906].
Letter of good wishes in honor of the appointment of Rabbi Chune'le as Av Beit Din of the Kołaczyce community: "To my brother-in-law my friend, the outstanding sharp Chassid and humble…Rabbi Chune'le Av Beit Din of Kołaczyce…about the good tidings which reached us that you have been awarded a position in the Kołaczyce rabbinate…Mazal tov, G-d should give you grace in the eyes of people that your words should be heartily accepted and you should merit rendering true halachic decisions without ever erring, G-d forbid…".
Rabbi Naftali Zvi Unger (1880-perished in the Holocaust in 1942), son of Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a Unger Av Beit Din of Dumbrava, and son-in-law of Rebbe Moshe Halberstam of Bardejov who was son-in-law of Rebbe Chune Halberstam of Kołaczyce (1884-1942). Rabbi Naftali Zvi lived in Bardejov and established a yeshiva in which he raised many Torah scholars. Great in Torah and Chassidism, he refused to accept the various rabbinic positions offered to him in many important Galician cities. Even the position of Dumbrava Rebbe he passed over to his younger brother.
Postcard, 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, light damages to corners.
Letter of good wishes in honor of the appointment of Rabbi Chune'le as Av Beit Din of the Kołaczyce community: "To my brother-in-law my friend, the outstanding sharp Chassid and humble…Rabbi Chune'le Av Beit Din of Kołaczyce…about the good tidings which reached us that you have been awarded a position in the Kołaczyce rabbinate…Mazal tov, G-d should give you grace in the eyes of people that your words should be heartily accepted and you should merit rendering true halachic decisions without ever erring, G-d forbid…".
Rabbi Naftali Zvi Unger (1880-perished in the Holocaust in 1942), son of Rebbe Moshe Elyakim Beri'a Unger Av Beit Din of Dumbrava, and son-in-law of Rebbe Moshe Halberstam of Bardejov who was son-in-law of Rebbe Chune Halberstam of Kołaczyce (1884-1942). Rabbi Naftali Zvi lived in Bardejov and established a yeshiva in which he raised many Torah scholars. Great in Torah and Chassidism, he refused to accept the various rabbinic positions offered to him in many important Galician cities. Even the position of Dumbrava Rebbe he passed over to his younger brother.
Postcard, 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, light damages to corners.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Collection of handwritten letters and printed wedding invitations, sent from Poland, from the family of the Ger Rebbe, Author of Imrei Emet, to Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld:
· Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Alter [Pabianice rabbi, son of the Sfat Emet, and the younger brother of the Imrei Emet], regarding Kollel Polin. Ger, Nissan 1913. · Six autograph letters signed by Rabbi Chanoch Zvi HaCohen Levine, the Rabbi of Będzin (Bendin), son-in-law of the Sfat Emet and father of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir HaCohen Levine, son-in-law of the Imrei Emet.
· Invitation to the wedding of the groom Yehuda Aryeh son of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter and grandson of the Imrei Emet, with the daughter of his father's uncle Rabbi Menachem Mendel Alter, the Pabianice rabbi, 1924. · Invitation to the wedding of the groom Aharon HaCohen Levine son of Rabbi Chanoch Zvi HaCohen Levine, with the daughter of his uncle Rabbi Moshe Bezalel Alter, [1921]. · Invitation to the wedding of the groom Shimon Naftali son fo Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter and grandson of the Imrei Emet, with the daughter of Rabbi Meir Yoskowitz of Lodz. 1924.
7 letters and 3 invitations. Size varies. Overall good condition. Filing holes.
· Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Alter [Pabianice rabbi, son of the Sfat Emet, and the younger brother of the Imrei Emet], regarding Kollel Polin. Ger, Nissan 1913. · Six autograph letters signed by Rabbi Chanoch Zvi HaCohen Levine, the Rabbi of Będzin (Bendin), son-in-law of the Sfat Emet and father of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir HaCohen Levine, son-in-law of the Imrei Emet.
· Invitation to the wedding of the groom Yehuda Aryeh son of Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter and grandson of the Imrei Emet, with the daughter of his father's uncle Rabbi Menachem Mendel Alter, the Pabianice rabbi, 1924. · Invitation to the wedding of the groom Aharon HaCohen Levine son of Rabbi Chanoch Zvi HaCohen Levine, with the daughter of his uncle Rabbi Moshe Bezalel Alter, [1921]. · Invitation to the wedding of the groom Shimon Naftali son fo Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter and grandson of the Imrei Emet, with the daughter of Rabbi Meir Yoskowitz of Lodz. 1924.
7 letters and 3 invitations. Size varies. Overall good condition. Filing holes.
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Lot 316 Letter from Rebbe Ya'akov David of Amshinov, to his Chassidim in Eretz Israel - Tishrei 1937
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Two letters sent by Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz, to Amshinov Chassidim in Tel Aviv.
· Letter with wishes for a Gmar Chatima Tova for the New Year, signed by Rebbe "Ya'akov David son of the Rabbi of Amshinov". [Tishrei 1937]. On the margins, an addition signed by the scribe who wrote the letter, the meshamesh bakodesh "Shalom HaCohen", which is the continuation of the second letter below.
· Long letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by the meshamesh bakodesh Rabbi "Shalom" HaCohen, and with the stamp of Rebbe "Ya'akov David Kalisz son of the Rebbe of Amshinov - Av Beit Din of Żyrardów, Warsaw district". The letter is about funds sent from Chassidim in Eretz Israel to their Rebbe. Żyrardów, Tamuz 1937.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1906-perished in the Holocaust in 1942), son of Rebbe Yosef of Amshinov and son-in-law of the son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter of Ger. An illustrious Torah scholar, he was exceptionally proficient in all parts of the Shulchan Aruch. Appointed rabbi of the city of Żyrardów near Warsaw. After his father's death, he succeeded him as rebbe and the Chassidim willingly accepted his authority. The Amshinov community demanded that he relocate his residence to Amshinov, but the Żyrardów community refused to relinquish their beloved rabbi. After much discussion, Rabbi Ya'akov David served as rabbi of both communities.
Two letters, 3 leaves. Approximately 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Wear and tears. Paper pastings and acidic tape with damages and stains to paper.
· Letter with wishes for a Gmar Chatima Tova for the New Year, signed by Rebbe "Ya'akov David son of the Rabbi of Amshinov". [Tishrei 1937]. On the margins, an addition signed by the scribe who wrote the letter, the meshamesh bakodesh "Shalom HaCohen", which is the continuation of the second letter below.
· Long letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by the meshamesh bakodesh Rabbi "Shalom" HaCohen, and with the stamp of Rebbe "Ya'akov David Kalisz son of the Rebbe of Amshinov - Av Beit Din of Żyrardów, Warsaw district". The letter is about funds sent from Chassidim in Eretz Israel to their Rebbe. Żyrardów, Tamuz 1937.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1906-perished in the Holocaust in 1942), son of Rebbe Yosef of Amshinov and son-in-law of the son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Mordechai Alter of Ger. An illustrious Torah scholar, he was exceptionally proficient in all parts of the Shulchan Aruch. Appointed rabbi of the city of Żyrardów near Warsaw. After his father's death, he succeeded him as rebbe and the Chassidim willingly accepted his authority. The Amshinov community demanded that he relocate his residence to Amshinov, but the Żyrardów community refused to relinquish their beloved rabbi. After much discussion, Rabbi Ya'akov David served as rabbi of both communities.
Two letters, 3 leaves. Approximately 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Wear and tears. Paper pastings and acidic tape with damages and stains to paper.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Interesting letter signed by Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. Tel Aviv, the 14th of Adar Aleph (Purim Katan), 1948.
Typewritten, signed in the handwriting of "Mordechai Shalom Yosef son of R' Aharon Freidman - of Sadigura Przemyśl". Sent to Rabbi Kalman Kahane, one of the heads of Poalei Agudat Yisrael. Regarding attaining an exemption from army conscription for a yeshiva student, his son [Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov], a student at Yishuv HeChadash in Tel Aviv. The rest of the letter is about political matters and the security of the settlement before the establishment of the State of Israel and regarding the management of Poalei Agudat Yisrael versus the position of the leaders of Agudat Yisrael on these matters.
Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman, author of Knesset Mordechai (1896-1979), son of Rebbe Aharon of Sadigura and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Mezhiboz. In 1913, at the age of 16, he was appointed his father's successor as Rebbe and filled this position for 66 years. In 1914, he moved to Vienna and in 1934 to Przemyśl. He served as one of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah for many years. In 1939, he visited Eretz Israel and following the advice of his uncle, Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatin, remained in Eretz Israel. His family merited joining him there and immigrated to Eretz Israel before the Holocaust. He established his Beit Midrash Knesset Mordechai in Tel Aviv.
Official stationery, 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and torn filing holes. Handwritten corrections and marks [the Rebbe's?].
Typewritten, signed in the handwriting of "Mordechai Shalom Yosef son of R' Aharon Freidman - of Sadigura Przemyśl". Sent to Rabbi Kalman Kahane, one of the heads of Poalei Agudat Yisrael. Regarding attaining an exemption from army conscription for a yeshiva student, his son [Rebbe Avraham Ya'akov], a student at Yishuv HeChadash in Tel Aviv. The rest of the letter is about political matters and the security of the settlement before the establishment of the State of Israel and regarding the management of Poalei Agudat Yisrael versus the position of the leaders of Agudat Yisrael on these matters.
Rebbe Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman, author of Knesset Mordechai (1896-1979), son of Rebbe Aharon of Sadigura and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Shalom Yosef of Mezhiboz. In 1913, at the age of 16, he was appointed his father's successor as Rebbe and filled this position for 66 years. In 1914, he moved to Vienna and in 1934 to Przemyśl. He served as one of the heads of Agudat Yisrael and of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah for many years. In 1939, he visited Eretz Israel and following the advice of his uncle, Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatin, remained in Eretz Israel. His family merited joining him there and immigrated to Eretz Israel before the Holocaust. He established his Beit Midrash Knesset Mordechai in Tel Aviv.
Official stationery, 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and torn filing holes. Handwritten corrections and marks [the Rebbe's?].
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Letter by Rebbe Yekutiel Ya'akov Halberstam, handwritten and signed by his meshamesh bakodesh. On the margins are another 5 lines written and signed by the Rebbe himself. Kiryat Sanz, Netanya [1963?].
This is a quote of the lines written in the Rebbe's own handwriting: "The writer wrote in short - my intent was to bless you...in all your endeavors for the sake of G-d, all your endeavors should meet with blessing and success. Your friend …".
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam (1905-1994), the Rebbe of Klausenberg Sanz, was a leading Torah and Chassidic figure in our days. His first marriage was to the daughter of the Rebbe, author of Atzei Chaim of Siget. His first wife and all their children were murdered in the Holocaust. Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda endured the worst possible sufferings at the hands of the Nazis, and later assisted in rebuilding Jewish and religious communal life in the the DP camps in Germany. He then immigrated to the US and rebuilt the Sanz Chassidic institutions - Batei Midrash, educational institutes and yeshivas. A decade later, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and established Kiryat Sanz in Netanya and in Jerusalem along with their numerous Torah and chesed institutions. During the last years of his life, he founded the Mifal HaShas, a global organization of thorough study of all the Talmudic tractates by thousands of Torah scholars all over the world. Part of his Torah teachings were printed in the books Divrei Yatziv responsa and Shefa Chaim.
Official stationery, 23.5 cm. Fair condition. Many creases, tears, mounted on paper.
This is a quote of the lines written in the Rebbe's own handwriting: "The writer wrote in short - my intent was to bless you...in all your endeavors for the sake of G-d, all your endeavors should meet with blessing and success. Your friend …".
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam (1905-1994), the Rebbe of Klausenberg Sanz, was a leading Torah and Chassidic figure in our days. His first marriage was to the daughter of the Rebbe, author of Atzei Chaim of Siget. His first wife and all their children were murdered in the Holocaust. Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda endured the worst possible sufferings at the hands of the Nazis, and later assisted in rebuilding Jewish and religious communal life in the the DP camps in Germany. He then immigrated to the US and rebuilt the Sanz Chassidic institutions - Batei Midrash, educational institutes and yeshivas. A decade later, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and established Kiryat Sanz in Netanya and in Jerusalem along with their numerous Torah and chesed institutions. During the last years of his life, he founded the Mifal HaShas, a global organization of thorough study of all the Talmudic tractates by thousands of Torah scholars all over the world. Part of his Torah teachings were printed in the books Divrei Yatziv responsa and Shefa Chaim.
Official stationery, 23.5 cm. Fair condition. Many creases, tears, mounted on paper.
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