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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer, Part 2. Contains Pitchei Teshuva by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Eisenstadt, Av Beit Din of Utena. [Johannesburg, Prussia, ca. 1861 - first edition of Pitchei Teshuva].
Many signatures and a few glosses in various Ashkenazi handwritings:
An ownership inscription, "Shmuel Zvi Weiss of Mukacheve", appears on the title page. Before the title page is another signature of Rabbi "Shmuel Zvi Weiss" and several signatures of Rabbi "Ya'akov Shalom BeHagaon Maharchas" and Rabbi "Moshe David Sofer son of R' Chaim - Av Beit Din of Szászrégen". Stamps of Rabbi "Yisrael Freund Av Beit Din of Szászrégen" (son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe David Sofer), and several handwritten glosses, [apparently by rabbis of the Fruend family].
Rabbi Shmuel Zvi Weiss (died 1879), was the son and successor of Rabbi Avraham Weiss, Ra'avad of Mukacheve. Disciple of Rebbe Yehuda Zvi of Rozdil, Rabbi Shalom of Belz, the Mahari of Zhydachiv and the author of Bnei Yissaschar. His teacher, Rebbe Zvi Elimelech of Dynow, author of Bnei Yissaschar, arranged the Kiddushin at his wedding in 1834 and after the chuppah he said: "If I had only come here to perform this one service, it would have sufficed'. At the end of his days, Rabbi Shmuel Zvi told his son, the author of Imrei Yosef of Spinka, that he does not know what the holy rabbi of Dinow meant by saying this, but possibly he was referring to you…' (A. Surasky, Shushelet Spinka, p. 28). In 1842, his father Rabbi Avraham immigrated to Tiberias in Eretz Israel and Rabbi Shmuel Zvi was appointed Av Beit Din of Mukacheve in his father's stead. The fact that his teacher Rebbe Yehuda Zvi of Rozdil requested him to copy and edit his deep Kabbalistic composition Da'at Kedoshim, which is a summary of his Chassidic code, portrays Rabbi Shmuel Zvi's proficiency in Kabbalah. "And it is therefore clear that he was erudite in the writings of the Arizal, because without this, he would not have been able to copy such a deep book". (Shushelet Spinka, p. 29). In his introduction to the book Beit Yitzchak on the Torah, authored by his brother the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac of Szolyva, he writes that Rebbe Itzikel of Zidichov infused Rabbi Shmuel Zvi with his powers to work wonders. During the whole time that Rabbi Shmuel Zvi lived in Mukacheve, Chassidim and admirers gathered around him. On Shabbat they would come to his home while he was sitting at his table and they would sing and praise G-d together with him. In spite of this, he shied away from signs of honor and refused to wear a rebbe's garment. His sons were famous rabbis, leading Torah scholars and Chassidic leaders. The most renowned among them is Rebbe Yosef Meir Weiss, author of Imrei Yosef, predecessor of the Spinka rebbe dynasty (see previous item).
Rabbi Ya'akov Shalom Sofer (1855-1921), a rabbi in Budapest, author of the five volumes of Torat Chaim [Av Beit Din of Uzhhorod (Ungvár) and Budapest, disciple of the Chatam Sofer]. His brother Rabbi Moshe David Sofer (ca. 1860-1906), the fourth son of the Machane Chaim and son-in-law of Rabbi Hillel Pollack, Av Beit Din of Szászrégen, succeeded his father-in-law in the Szászrégen rabbinate. After his death, he was succeeded by his son-in-law Rabbi Yisrael Freund, Av Beit Din of Szászrégen.
[4], 316, [3] leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming. Detached leaves. Unbound.
Many signatures and a few glosses in various Ashkenazi handwritings:
An ownership inscription, "Shmuel Zvi Weiss of Mukacheve", appears on the title page. Before the title page is another signature of Rabbi "Shmuel Zvi Weiss" and several signatures of Rabbi "Ya'akov Shalom BeHagaon Maharchas" and Rabbi "Moshe David Sofer son of R' Chaim - Av Beit Din of Szászrégen". Stamps of Rabbi "Yisrael Freund Av Beit Din of Szászrégen" (son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe David Sofer), and several handwritten glosses, [apparently by rabbis of the Fruend family].
Rabbi Shmuel Zvi Weiss (died 1879), was the son and successor of Rabbi Avraham Weiss, Ra'avad of Mukacheve. Disciple of Rebbe Yehuda Zvi of Rozdil, Rabbi Shalom of Belz, the Mahari of Zhydachiv and the author of Bnei Yissaschar. His teacher, Rebbe Zvi Elimelech of Dynow, author of Bnei Yissaschar, arranged the Kiddushin at his wedding in 1834 and after the chuppah he said: "If I had only come here to perform this one service, it would have sufficed'. At the end of his days, Rabbi Shmuel Zvi told his son, the author of Imrei Yosef of Spinka, that he does not know what the holy rabbi of Dinow meant by saying this, but possibly he was referring to you…' (A. Surasky, Shushelet Spinka, p. 28). In 1842, his father Rabbi Avraham immigrated to Tiberias in Eretz Israel and Rabbi Shmuel Zvi was appointed Av Beit Din of Mukacheve in his father's stead. The fact that his teacher Rebbe Yehuda Zvi of Rozdil requested him to copy and edit his deep Kabbalistic composition Da'at Kedoshim, which is a summary of his Chassidic code, portrays Rabbi Shmuel Zvi's proficiency in Kabbalah. "And it is therefore clear that he was erudite in the writings of the Arizal, because without this, he would not have been able to copy such a deep book". (Shushelet Spinka, p. 29). In his introduction to the book Beit Yitzchak on the Torah, authored by his brother the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac of Szolyva, he writes that Rebbe Itzikel of Zidichov infused Rabbi Shmuel Zvi with his powers to work wonders. During the whole time that Rabbi Shmuel Zvi lived in Mukacheve, Chassidim and admirers gathered around him. On Shabbat they would come to his home while he was sitting at his table and they would sing and praise G-d together with him. In spite of this, he shied away from signs of honor and refused to wear a rebbe's garment. His sons were famous rabbis, leading Torah scholars and Chassidic leaders. The most renowned among them is Rebbe Yosef Meir Weiss, author of Imrei Yosef, predecessor of the Spinka rebbe dynasty (see previous item).
Rabbi Ya'akov Shalom Sofer (1855-1921), a rabbi in Budapest, author of the five volumes of Torat Chaim [Av Beit Din of Uzhhorod (Ungvár) and Budapest, disciple of the Chatam Sofer]. His brother Rabbi Moshe David Sofer (ca. 1860-1906), the fourth son of the Machane Chaim and son-in-law of Rabbi Hillel Pollack, Av Beit Din of Szászrégen, succeeded his father-in-law in the Szászrégen rabbinate. After his death, he was succeeded by his son-in-law Rabbi Yisrael Freund, Av Beit Din of Szászrégen.
[4], 316, [3] leaves. 21 cm. Fair condition. Wear and worming. Detached leaves. Unbound.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
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Etz Chaim, by Rabbi Chaim Vital. With the Yafe Sha'ah commentary; the HaShemesh commentary and Nahar Shalom by Rabbi Shalom Sharabi, the Rashash; glosses and explanations, etc. Published by Rabbi Menachem Menchin Halprin. Warsaw, 1890. Printed by R' Ya'akov Unter-Hendler. Separate title pages for Part 2 and for Nahar Shalom.
Ownership stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel son of R. A. Bornstein - Sochaczew Warsaw District". Rabbi Shmuel Bornstein the Sochatchov Rebbe, author of Shem M'Shmuel was born to the author of Avnei Nezer in Kotzk, in the house of his grandfather the Saraph, Rebbe Mendele in 1856. In 1890, he succeeded his father as Rebbe and was one of the leading rebbes of his generation. He died in 1926. He is renowned mainly for his profound book on Chassidic thought, Shem M'Shmuel, which was printed in seven parts.
[3], 112 leaves; 119 leaves; 56 leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Few stains and wear. Old binding.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Ownership stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel son of R. A. Bornstein - Sochaczew Warsaw District". Rabbi Shmuel Bornstein the Sochatchov Rebbe, author of Shem M'Shmuel was born to the author of Avnei Nezer in Kotzk, in the house of his grandfather the Saraph, Rebbe Mendele in 1856. In 1890, he succeeded his father as Rebbe and was one of the leading rebbes of his generation. He died in 1926. He is renowned mainly for his profound book on Chassidic thought, Shem M'Shmuel, which was printed in seven parts.
[3], 112 leaves; 119 leaves; 56 leaves. 32 cm. Good condition. Few stains and wear. Old binding.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
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Sha'ar Ru'ach HaKodesh, the seventh of Shmona Shearim, written by Rabbi Chaim Vital, composed of the teachings of his teacher the Ari. Jerusalem, 1874. Giustiniani Printing Press.
Several stamps of Rebbe "Meir Shalom, Av Beit Din of Kałuszyn", and signature of his son Rebbe "Shmuel Mordechai, son of the Rebbe of Kałuszyn".
The author of Ru'ach HaKodesh, Rebbe Meir Shalom Rabinowitz of Kałuszyn (died 1903), grandson of the "Yehudi HaKadosh", was the son of Rebbe Yehoshua Asher Rabinowitz of Parysów and son-in-law of his brother Rabbi Ya'akov Zvi of Parysów. He was also the disciple of Rabbi Yitzchak of Neshchiz and of Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga of Sieniawa. Served as rabbi of Parysów, Garwolin and Kałuszyn. From 1889, he was appointed rebbe and thousands of Chassidim thronged to his court. He was especially renowned for his wonders and revelations of Ru'ach HaKodesh (He himself would tell of wonderful revelations he had experienced in his youth). Author of Nahar Shalom on the Torah. The story of his life and ways of conduct were printed in the book Derech Tsaddikim, Piotrków, 1912.
His son, Rebbe Shmuel Mordechai Rabinowitz (died 1939), succeeded his father as Rebbe of Kałuszyn until his Chassidim relocated his Beit Midrash to the city of Połaniec.
[1], 80 leaves. (Lacking last 3 leaves of index. Originally: [1], 83 leaves). 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Mildew and fungus marks. Several leaves have restored damages. New fabric binding.
S. HaLevi, no. 227.
Several stamps of Rebbe "Meir Shalom, Av Beit Din of Kałuszyn", and signature of his son Rebbe "Shmuel Mordechai, son of the Rebbe of Kałuszyn".
The author of Ru'ach HaKodesh, Rebbe Meir Shalom Rabinowitz of Kałuszyn (died 1903), grandson of the "Yehudi HaKadosh", was the son of Rebbe Yehoshua Asher Rabinowitz of Parysów and son-in-law of his brother Rabbi Ya'akov Zvi of Parysów. He was also the disciple of Rabbi Yitzchak of Neshchiz and of Rabbi Yechezkel Shraga of Sieniawa. Served as rabbi of Parysów, Garwolin and Kałuszyn. From 1889, he was appointed rebbe and thousands of Chassidim thronged to his court. He was especially renowned for his wonders and revelations of Ru'ach HaKodesh (He himself would tell of wonderful revelations he had experienced in his youth). Author of Nahar Shalom on the Torah. The story of his life and ways of conduct were printed in the book Derech Tsaddikim, Piotrków, 1912.
His son, Rebbe Shmuel Mordechai Rabinowitz (died 1939), succeeded his father as Rebbe of Kałuszyn until his Chassidim relocated his Beit Midrash to the city of Połaniec.
[1], 80 leaves. (Lacking last 3 leaves of index. Originally: [1], 83 leaves). 29.5 cm. Fair condition. Mildew and fungus marks. Several leaves have restored damages. New fabric binding.
S. HaLevi, no. 227.
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![Manuscript of novellae and compilation of teachings of Chassidic Rebbes on the Torah and on Nevi'im [1872].
Compiled novella](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/103.jpg "Manuscript of Novellae on the Torah, Nevi'im, Ketuvim and the Talmud -")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Manuscript of novellae and compilation of teachings of Chassidic Rebbes on the Torah and on Nevi'im [1872].
Compiled novellae on the Five Books of the Torah and on Nach (Nevi'im and Ketuvim), (Yeshaya, Ruth, Tehillim, Mishlei, Shir HaShirim, Kohelet) and compilations on the Talmud. Some of the novellae were written by the author himself. He cites novellae from known Chassidic literature (Be'er Mayim Chaim, Regel Yeshara, Avodat Yisrael, Chamat Ariel, etc.), and oral teachings in the name of the rebbes of Kosov, Ruzhyn, Belz and Rebbe Gedalya Aharon [of Illintsi].
The writer is unidentified, but from his writings, it is evident that he used to deliver Torah discourses in public at the Shabbat tables (tisch). In some of the compilations, things are cited which were "spoken at the morning meal - 8th of Adar 1872 [Shabbat Parshat Teruma, the 8th of Adar Aleph 1872]. In another place he cites a letter "from our father, from Shabbat 1872, the 12th of Cheshvan, on his 60th birthday and he prepared a "Seudat Rav Yosef" upon completing the Talmud".
More than 260 written pages. 20 cm. Thin, high-quality paper. Good condition. Few stains and wear. Fabric binding, rubbed.
Compiled novellae on the Five Books of the Torah and on Nach (Nevi'im and Ketuvim), (Yeshaya, Ruth, Tehillim, Mishlei, Shir HaShirim, Kohelet) and compilations on the Talmud. Some of the novellae were written by the author himself. He cites novellae from known Chassidic literature (Be'er Mayim Chaim, Regel Yeshara, Avodat Yisrael, Chamat Ariel, etc.), and oral teachings in the name of the rebbes of Kosov, Ruzhyn, Belz and Rebbe Gedalya Aharon [of Illintsi].
The writer is unidentified, but from his writings, it is evident that he used to deliver Torah discourses in public at the Shabbat tables (tisch). In some of the compilations, things are cited which were "spoken at the morning meal - 8th of Adar 1872 [Shabbat Parshat Teruma, the 8th of Adar Aleph 1872]. In another place he cites a letter "from our father, from Shabbat 1872, the 12th of Cheshvan, on his 60th birthday and he prepared a "Seudat Rav Yosef" upon completing the Talmud".
More than 260 written pages. 20 cm. Thin, high-quality paper. Good condition. Few stains and wear. Fabric binding, rubbed.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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"Notebook of the honest society of the Linat HaTzedek congregation - founded in 1863 - the capital city of Botoşani". Botoşani (Romania), [after 1927]. Two title pages.
Regulations of the city's Bikur Cholim society, copy of a notebook of regulations from 1864. Copy of a letter of approbation from 1864 of Rebbe "Menachem Nachum son of R' Yisrael" [the Shtefanesht Rebbe, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn], with a copy of a letter of good wishes by the grandson of Rebbe "Menachem Nachum..." from 1927 [Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Iţcani-Shtefanesht, son of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Adjud. His great-uncle Rabbi Avraham Matityahu of Shtefanesht who was childless, appointed him his successor, but Rebbe Menachem Nachum died in his great-uncle's lifetime in 1933].
10 leaves. 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Fabric binding.
Regulations of the city's Bikur Cholim society, copy of a notebook of regulations from 1864. Copy of a letter of approbation from 1864 of Rebbe "Menachem Nachum son of R' Yisrael" [the Shtefanesht Rebbe, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn], with a copy of a letter of good wishes by the grandson of Rebbe "Menachem Nachum..." from 1927 [Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Iţcani-Shtefanesht, son of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Adjud. His great-uncle Rabbi Avraham Matityahu of Shtefanesht who was childless, appointed him his successor, but Rebbe Menachem Nachum died in his great-uncle's lifetime in 1933].
10 leaves. 34 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Fabric binding.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $4,500
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Manuscript, Sefer HaMidot by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, including Shemot HaTsaddikim and an abridgement of Likutei Moharan. At the end is a compilation of piyyutim. [Aleppo? / Baghdad?, ca. 1850].
An unknown piyyut of bakashot is written before the title page: "Oneh B'et Tsar", with the author's mark: "Ezra Chazak". On a page at the end of the book is another piyyut: "Bati Legani Tsivia…" [Piyyut by Rabbi Ezra Elya Sofer, printed in books of Bakashot - see enclosed photocopy].
This item portrays an interesting phenomenon of Oriental copying of Breslov Chassidic books at an early time in which the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov had not yet spread to Oriental countries [according to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, none of Rabbi Nachman's books had been printed in Oriental countries]. Rabbi Natan of Breslov, disciple of Rabbi Nachman, spread the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov during his travels to Eretz Israel, while passing through Istanbul, Lebanon and Alexandria. This manuscript is apparently a rare copy of books distributed in these countries by Rabbi Natan.
Owners' (apparently the writer) signature: "Avraham Yosef C. Avraham". More signatures: "Yosef Rachamim'; "I am the last redeemer S.M.S."; "Ezra Avraham Shochet"; "Shlomo Abed Shlomo Moshe Tavene" [the famous Rabbi Shlomo Tavene, born in Baghdad in 1871, appointed Rabbi of Calcutta, India. Authored and printed dozens of halachic and musar books and piyyutim]; another unidentified signature.
[2], 195, [3] leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Ancient worn leather binding.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection, Manuscript no. 1300. Pasted on the endpaper is a leaf with a typewritten self-dedication: "This Sefer HaMidot was given to me as a gift by my friend…son of the G-dly Kabbalist R' Shimon Agasi, Mr. Ezra Zion Agassi. For my good name Yehoshua Meir Moshe…".
An unknown piyyut of bakashot is written before the title page: "Oneh B'et Tsar", with the author's mark: "Ezra Chazak". On a page at the end of the book is another piyyut: "Bati Legani Tsivia…" [Piyyut by Rabbi Ezra Elya Sofer, printed in books of Bakashot - see enclosed photocopy].
This item portrays an interesting phenomenon of Oriental copying of Breslov Chassidic books at an early time in which the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov had not yet spread to Oriental countries [according to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, none of Rabbi Nachman's books had been printed in Oriental countries]. Rabbi Natan of Breslov, disciple of Rabbi Nachman, spread the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov during his travels to Eretz Israel, while passing through Istanbul, Lebanon and Alexandria. This manuscript is apparently a rare copy of books distributed in these countries by Rabbi Natan.
Owners' (apparently the writer) signature: "Avraham Yosef C. Avraham". More signatures: "Yosef Rachamim'; "I am the last redeemer S.M.S."; "Ezra Avraham Shochet"; "Shlomo Abed Shlomo Moshe Tavene" [the famous Rabbi Shlomo Tavene, born in Baghdad in 1871, appointed Rabbi of Calcutta, India. Authored and printed dozens of halachic and musar books and piyyutim]; another unidentified signature.
[2], 195, [3] leaves. 13.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Ancient worn leather binding.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection, Manuscript no. 1300. Pasted on the endpaper is a leaf with a typewritten self-dedication: "This Sefer HaMidot was given to me as a gift by my friend…son of the G-dly Kabbalist R' Shimon Agasi, Mr. Ezra Zion Agassi. For my good name Yehoshua Meir Moshe…".
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $350
Sold for: $475
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Likutei Moharan, Kama and Tanina. By Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. Jerusalem, 1936.
With hundreds of handwritten glosses on the sheets and endpapers of the book with particularly interesting content: Kabbalistic and Chassidic glosses; revelations of the future and matters of Redemption and the Messiah; copied ideas from "Megillat Nistarim - the hidden book of our Rabbi"; Chassidic teachings cited in the name of the rebbes who said them; inscriptions of birth from 1951-1959.
122 leaves; [1], 44 leaves. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and minor tears, stains and dampness marks. Worn binding.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
With hundreds of handwritten glosses on the sheets and endpapers of the book with particularly interesting content: Kabbalistic and Chassidic glosses; revelations of the future and matters of Redemption and the Messiah; copied ideas from "Megillat Nistarim - the hidden book of our Rabbi"; Chassidic teachings cited in the name of the rebbes who said them; inscriptions of birth from 1951-1959.
122 leaves; [1], 44 leaves. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and minor tears, stains and dampness marks. Worn binding.
Provenance: Collection of Willy Lindwer.
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![Beit Avraham, articles on the Torah and on the Festivals and letters, by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg of Slonim. [Jerusalem, 1958].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/107_1.jpg "Beit Avraham - Slonim - Copy of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibo")
![Beit Avraham, articles on the Torah and on the Festivals and letters, by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg of Slonim. [Jerusalem, 1958].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/107_2.jpg "Beit Avraham - Slonim - Copy of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibo")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Beit Avraham, articles on the Torah and on the Festivals and letters, by Rebbe Avraham Weinberg of Slonim. [Jerusalem, 1958].
Copy of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz, with dozens of long handwritten glosses (some signed). On the endpapers are long notes in his handwriting. Among the leaves, is a leaf in his handwriting.
The Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz (1922-2010), disciple of the author of the Sulam and one of the hidden tsaddikim of his generation, was born in the village of Satmar and studied Torah from Rebbe Yoel of Satmar and from Rabbi Yehuda Rosner Av Beit Din of Sekelheid, author of Imrei Yehuda. During the Holocaust, he lost his family in Auschwitz, suffered abuse which later prevented him from marriage and was miraculously saved from hanging. After the liberation, he moved to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv living alone. In Eretz Israel he joined a group of kabbalists, disciples of Rebbe Yehuda Leib Ashlag author of the Sulam: Rabbi Yehuda Zvi Brandvein, Rabbi Moshe Ya'ir Weinstock and Rabbi Yoseph Weinstock. Contrary to the other disciples, Rabbi Leibowitz remained anonymous for many years but had close contact with leading Torah scholars, rabbis and rebbes of his times, such as Rabbi Aharon Rokeach of Belz, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Kloizenburg, etc. These great individuals held him in high esteem and some of them considered him as one of the lamed vav hidden tsaddikim. In his senior years, he moved to Bnei Brak and among those who used to visit him and learn from him were Rabbi Wosner and Rabbi Mordechai Gross. Extraordinary stories are told, of his ruach hakodesh, of his ability to "read" sins in people's faces and their reparations and of people who were cured and who were delivered from trouble by his intervention on their behalf. People say that he merited the appearance of the Prophet Eliyahu and that the souls of tsaddikim came to visit him. He was an outstanding Torah genius, proficient in revealed and hidden Torah and his letters were printed in the books: Kol Yehuda Ba'al HaKetavim, V'Zot L'Yehuda, Yizal Mayim MeDalyo, Or Levi Ziv Yehuda, etc.
[12], 277 pages (lacking title page) + [5] pages in his handwriting (on the endpapers). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Damages and worming to binding.
Copy of the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz, with dozens of long handwritten glosses (some signed). On the endpapers are long notes in his handwriting. Among the leaves, is a leaf in his handwriting.
The Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze'ev Leibowitz (1922-2010), disciple of the author of the Sulam and one of the hidden tsaddikim of his generation, was born in the village of Satmar and studied Torah from Rebbe Yoel of Satmar and from Rabbi Yehuda Rosner Av Beit Din of Sekelheid, author of Imrei Yehuda. During the Holocaust, he lost his family in Auschwitz, suffered abuse which later prevented him from marriage and was miraculously saved from hanging. After the liberation, he moved to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv living alone. In Eretz Israel he joined a group of kabbalists, disciples of Rebbe Yehuda Leib Ashlag author of the Sulam: Rabbi Yehuda Zvi Brandvein, Rabbi Moshe Ya'ir Weinstock and Rabbi Yoseph Weinstock. Contrary to the other disciples, Rabbi Leibowitz remained anonymous for many years but had close contact with leading Torah scholars, rabbis and rebbes of his times, such as Rabbi Aharon Rokeach of Belz, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Kloizenburg, etc. These great individuals held him in high esteem and some of them considered him as one of the lamed vav hidden tsaddikim. In his senior years, he moved to Bnei Brak and among those who used to visit him and learn from him were Rabbi Wosner and Rabbi Mordechai Gross. Extraordinary stories are told, of his ruach hakodesh, of his ability to "read" sins in people's faces and their reparations and of people who were cured and who were delivered from trouble by his intervention on their behalf. People say that he merited the appearance of the Prophet Eliyahu and that the souls of tsaddikim came to visit him. He was an outstanding Torah genius, proficient in revealed and hidden Torah and his letters were printed in the books: Kol Yehuda Ba'al HaKetavim, V'Zot L'Yehuda, Yizal Mayim MeDalyo, Or Levi Ziv Yehuda, etc.
[12], 277 pages (lacking title page) + [5] pages in his handwriting (on the endpapers). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Damages and worming to binding.
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Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $300
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Two books with signatures of the Rebbe of Rachmastrivka, Rabbi "David Twersky":
1. Zemirot No'am Shabbat, with laws and cautions of modesty. By Rabbi Elazar Brizel. Jerusalem, Kislev 2001. Handwritten signature: "David Twersky".
160 pages. 24 cm. Good-fair condition, wine stains and mildew. Loose original binding.
2. Erech Apayim. Denigrating the trait of anger. By Avraham Ya'alin of Węgrów. Vowelized edition, Jerusalem, 1992. Handwritten signature: "David Twersky, Chagai 12 Jerusalem".
304 pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Wear and light stains. Original binding.
Rebbe David Twersky of Jerusalem, son and successor of Rebbe Yisrael Mordechai of Rachmastrivka-Jerusalem. Renowned throughout the world for his holiness and piety, many are drawn to him to receive his blessings.
1. Zemirot No'am Shabbat, with laws and cautions of modesty. By Rabbi Elazar Brizel. Jerusalem, Kislev 2001. Handwritten signature: "David Twersky".
160 pages. 24 cm. Good-fair condition, wine stains and mildew. Loose original binding.
2. Erech Apayim. Denigrating the trait of anger. By Avraham Ya'alin of Węgrów. Vowelized edition, Jerusalem, 1992. Handwritten signature: "David Twersky, Chagai 12 Jerusalem".
304 pages. 22 cm. Good condition. Wear and light stains. Original binding.
Rebbe David Twersky of Jerusalem, son and successor of Rebbe Yisrael Mordechai of Rachmastrivka-Jerusalem. Renowned throughout the world for his holiness and piety, many are drawn to him to receive his blessings.
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Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of books, Chassidic and Kabbalistic books on prayer and Halacha. From the libraries of various rebbes. With signatures, ownership inscriptions, glosses and stamps.
· Books from the library of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzyn (1910-2006) - including books with ownership inscriptions by Polish Rebbes and the family of the Radomsk Rebbes: Rebbe David Moshe HaCohen Rabinowitz, the Krimilov-Sosnovitza Rebbe; Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua HaLevi Rosenfel of Oświęcim (stamp and signature); etc.
· Books from the library of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka- Zhydachiv in Jerusalem (1937-2009), and from the library of his father Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem (1909-1978). With interesting glosses and inscriptions in the handwriting of Rebbe Alter Eliezer.
· Zohar with the signature of Rebbe Chaim Aryeh Leifer of Uzhhorod (Ungvar). · Kaftor VaPerach - Kehillot Ya'akov. [Lemberg 1891]. With many signatures and stamps throughout the book of Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapira of Drohobych (1864-1924). · Siddur with a pasted note - for blessing and success, health and sustenance. With stamp of Rebbe Yitzchak Friedman of Buhuşi. · Zikaron LaRishonim - Volume of a set of books of Chassidic history which belonged to Rebbe Mordechai of Zlatopil'. · Shomer Emunim. Vilna 1882. Stamp of Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam of Bardejov (1865-1933).
25 books in 17 volumes. Size and condition vary. A detailed list is available upon request.
· Books from the library of Rebbe Avraham Yissachar Englard of Radzyn (1910-2006) - including books with ownership inscriptions by Polish Rebbes and the family of the Radomsk Rebbes: Rebbe David Moshe HaCohen Rabinowitz, the Krimilov-Sosnovitza Rebbe; Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua HaLevi Rosenfel of Oświęcim (stamp and signature); etc.
· Books from the library of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka- Zhydachiv in Jerusalem (1937-2009), and from the library of his father Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem (1909-1978). With interesting glosses and inscriptions in the handwriting of Rebbe Alter Eliezer.
· Zohar with the signature of Rebbe Chaim Aryeh Leifer of Uzhhorod (Ungvar). · Kaftor VaPerach - Kehillot Ya'akov. [Lemberg 1891]. With many signatures and stamps throughout the book of Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapira of Drohobych (1864-1924). · Siddur with a pasted note - for blessing and success, health and sustenance. With stamp of Rebbe Yitzchak Friedman of Buhuşi. · Zikaron LaRishonim - Volume of a set of books of Chassidic history which belonged to Rebbe Mordechai of Zlatopil'. · Shomer Emunim. Vilna 1882. Stamp of Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam of Bardejov (1865-1933).
25 books in 17 volumes. Size and condition vary. A detailed list is available upon request.
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![Kol Nehi, eulogy of the Vilna Gaon, in a homiletic poetic lamentation [vowelized]. By Rabbi Tuvia (Tobias) Guttman (Feder). W](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/110.jpg "Kol Nehi - Eulogy of the Vilna Gaon - Warsaw, 1798")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $6,875
Including buyer's premium
Kol Nehi, eulogy of the Vilna Gaon, in a homiletic poetic lamentation [vowelized]. By Rabbi Tuvia (Tobias) Guttman (Feder). Warsaw, 1798.
"Upon the death of the humble pious man… a true Torah genius… R' Eliyahu of Vilna".
The Vilna Gaon died on Succot, 1798. Only two or three of the hundreds of eulogies delivered throughout Jewish communities around the world after his death were printed (see Otzar Sifei HaGra, p. 225). These books are rare.
9, [4] leaves. 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Worming. Old half-leather binding with worming.
Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1295.
"Upon the death of the humble pious man… a true Torah genius… R' Eliyahu of Vilna".
The Vilna Gaon died on Succot, 1798. Only two or three of the hundreds of eulogies delivered throughout Jewish communities around the world after his death were printed (see Otzar Sifei HaGra, p. 225). These books are rare.
9, [4] leaves. 15.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Worming. Old half-leather binding with worming.
Vinograd, Otzar Sifrei HaGra, no. 1295.
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The Vilna Gaon and his Disciples - Books and Manuscripts
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $500
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Toldot Adam, biography of Rebbe Zalman of Volozhin [Rebbe Zalme'le, brother of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin and disciple of the Vilna Gaon], Part 1, by Rabbi Yechezkel Feivel the Magid of Vilna. Dyhernfurth, 1801. Contains Kuntress Acharon and Part 2. Dyhernfurth, 1809. First edition.
On the verso of the first title page is a dedication (in Rashi script) by Rabbi "Avraham Shlomo Zalman" Tzoref [one of the heads of the Perushim community, the disciples of the Vilna Gaon in Eretz Israel], who dedicated the book in 1829 to the Rabbi of Gibraltar (the name is erased). Signature on title page: "Eliyahu Almaliach". Another signature: "I purchased it…complete Matuta Y.N.".
[4], 101, 102-105, [2] leaves; [1], 23 leaves (lacking the two last leaves of Part 2. Originally [3], 25 leaves). 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and worming. Old worn binding.
This copy clearly shows that Kuntress Acharon, leaves 102-105, and the 2 following leaves of approbation, were printed together with Part 2 in 1809.
Vinograd, Otzar Sifei HaGra, no. 1510.
On the verso of the first title page is a dedication (in Rashi script) by Rabbi "Avraham Shlomo Zalman" Tzoref [one of the heads of the Perushim community, the disciples of the Vilna Gaon in Eretz Israel], who dedicated the book in 1829 to the Rabbi of Gibraltar (the name is erased). Signature on title page: "Eliyahu Almaliach". Another signature: "I purchased it…complete Matuta Y.N.".
[4], 101, 102-105, [2] leaves; [1], 23 leaves (lacking the two last leaves of Part 2. Originally [3], 25 leaves). 17 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and worming. Old worn binding.
This copy clearly shows that Kuntress Acharon, leaves 102-105, and the 2 following leaves of approbation, were printed together with Part 2 in 1809.
Vinograd, Otzar Sifei HaGra, no. 1510.
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The Vilna Gaon and his Disciples - Books and Manuscripts
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