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
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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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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $500
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Fac-similes of Hebrew manuscripts, obtained at the Jewish synagogue in K'ae-fung-foo. Shanghai, 1851. Published by London Missionary Society's Press.First Hebrew book printed in China.
The facsimile was printed in four parts. Offered here are two volumes. The first contains two parts [Parshashot V'Ela Shemot and Ele Pekudei]; printed on regular paper.The second volume contains another part [Re'eh Anochi]; lithographed on thin delicate rice paper.
The K'ae-Fung-Foo community was the earliest Jewish community in China. It was founded in the 11th century and its synagogue was built in 1163.
The ancient manuscript copied in this facsimile was written in the Chinese writing technique which explains its similarity to Chinese calligraphy.
Approximately 20 cm. The volume on regular paper: [40] leaves. Stains, dampstains and wear. Fair condition, several torn leaves affecting text and open tears (most of leaf [37] is torn out). The volume on rice paper: [52] leaves. Thin delicate paper. Good condition. Many stains.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
The facsimile was printed in four parts. Offered here are two volumes. The first contains two parts [Parshashot V'Ela Shemot and Ele Pekudei]; printed on regular paper.The second volume contains another part [Re'eh Anochi]; lithographed on thin delicate rice paper.
The K'ae-Fung-Foo community was the earliest Jewish community in China. It was founded in the 11th century and its synagogue was built in 1163.
The ancient manuscript copied in this facsimile was written in the Chinese writing technique which explains its similarity to Chinese calligraphy.
Approximately 20 cm. The volume on regular paper: [40] leaves. Stains, dampstains and wear. Fair condition, several torn leaves affecting text and open tears (most of leaf [37] is torn out). The volume on rice paper: [52] leaves. Thin delicate paper. Good condition. Many stains.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Items Printed in the Far East, India and China
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
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Mishmeret HaKodesh - Shir Chadash, Parts 1-2. Part 1: Shir Chadash commentary, on Shir HaShirim, by Rabbi Ya'akov son of R' Yosef the physician of Baghdad. Part 2: Siddur for Shabbat, Sephardic tradition. Calcutta, [1843-1844].
76 leaves; 110 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Worming. Restored tear in the center of the first title page. Fabric binding.
76 leaves; 110 leaves. 15 cm. Good condition. Worming. Restored tear in the center of the first title page. Fabric binding.
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Items Printed in the Far East, India and China
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Lot 361 Map of Beit HaMikdash - Large Handwritten and Illustrated Leaf - Cochin, India, 19th Century
![Large handwritten and illustrated leaf, map of Beit HaMikdash. Cochin, [19th century].
Detailed sketch of the Temple Mount,](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/361.jpg "Map of Beit HaMikdash - Large Handwritten and Illustrated Leaf - Cochi")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Large handwritten and illustrated leaf, map of Beit HaMikdash. Cochin, [19th century].
Detailed sketch of the Temple Mount, the azarot and the hechal, with the Temple vessels.
At the bottom of the map are explanatory notes, according to letters marked on various sections of the map.
"The appearance of the House of the L-d, the Beit HaMikdash… written here in Cochin by… Chaim son of R' Yosef [Chal]yagoa".
48X70 cm. Poor condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tears and damages to text and to map (primarily to the lower-right section). The leaf was mounted on fabric and covered with parchment paper for restoration purposes.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Detailed sketch of the Temple Mount, the azarot and the hechal, with the Temple vessels.
At the bottom of the map are explanatory notes, according to letters marked on various sections of the map.
"The appearance of the House of the L-d, the Beit HaMikdash… written here in Cochin by… Chaim son of R' Yosef [Chal]yagoa".
48X70 cm. Poor condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tears and damages to text and to map (primarily to the lower-right section). The leaf was mounted on fabric and covered with parchment paper for restoration purposes.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Items Printed in the Far East, India and China
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Lot 362 Collection of Pamphlets with Handwritten Songs and Piyyutim - Baghdad or India, 19th Century
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $500
Sold for: $3,500
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Collection of handwritten pamphlets of songs and piyyutim, for Simchat Torah and for Pesach. [Baghdad or India, c. 19th century].
Two pamphlets of "Songs for hakafot on Simchat Torah". Three pamphlets of "Songs for Simchat Beit HaSho'eva", a pamphlet of "Songs for those who are called up to the Torah (aliya) on Simchat Torah" and three pamphlets with the version of "Our sages said that when G-d punished the Egyptians in Egypt…" [appendix to the Passover Haggadah according to the tradition of Babylonian Jews], with Judeo-Arabic translation.
9 pamphlets. Size varies, overall good condition. Stains and wear.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Two pamphlets of "Songs for hakafot on Simchat Torah". Three pamphlets of "Songs for Simchat Beit HaSho'eva", a pamphlet of "Songs for those who are called up to the Torah (aliya) on Simchat Torah" and three pamphlets with the version of "Our sages said that when G-d punished the Egyptians in Egypt…" [appendix to the Passover Haggadah according to the tradition of Babylonian Jews], with Judeo-Arabic translation.
9 pamphlets. Size varies, overall good condition. Stains and wear.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Items Printed in the Far East, India and China
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![Large collection of printed booklets and books, most in Marathi. [India, 19th/20th centuries].
Prayers and piyyutim, booklet](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/363_1.jpg "Collection of Booklets and Books Printed in Marathi - India, 19th/20th")
![Large collection of printed booklets and books, most in Marathi. [India, 19th/20th centuries].
Prayers and piyyutim, booklet](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/363_2.jpg "Collection of Booklets and Books Printed in Marathi - India, 19th/20th")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Large collection of printed booklets and books, most in Marathi. [India, 19th/20th centuries].
Prayers and piyyutim, booklets and textbooks, philosophy and research books and other publications. Some have Hebrew incorporated into the text and Marathi translations. Some are illustrated.
Among them: Songs for Simchat Tora [Hebrew and Marathi]; Selichot for before sunrise for the month of Elul. Pune, [1874]. [Hebrew and Marathi]; Travels of Rabbi Petachya [Marathi]; The First Gateway to the Holy Tongue. Bombay, [1881]. [Hebrew and Marathi]; Passover Haggadah, with Marathi translation. [Bombay, 1891]; etc.
· Enclosed: Songs of praise, piyyutim and hymns for the entire year. Bombay, 1874. Only Hebrew. Lithographic printing of the handwritten text.
More than 50 booklets and books, in about 30 volumes. Size and condition vary. Some have inscriptions and stamps.
Prayers and piyyutim, booklets and textbooks, philosophy and research books and other publications. Some have Hebrew incorporated into the text and Marathi translations. Some are illustrated.
Among them: Songs for Simchat Tora [Hebrew and Marathi]; Selichot for before sunrise for the month of Elul. Pune, [1874]. [Hebrew and Marathi]; Travels of Rabbi Petachya [Marathi]; The First Gateway to the Holy Tongue. Bombay, [1881]. [Hebrew and Marathi]; Passover Haggadah, with Marathi translation. [Bombay, 1891]; etc.
· Enclosed: Songs of praise, piyyutim and hymns for the entire year. Bombay, 1874. Only Hebrew. Lithographic printing of the handwritten text.
More than 50 booklets and books, in about 30 volumes. Size and condition vary. Some have inscriptions and stamps.
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Items Printed in the Far East, India and China
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