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![Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Lvov, [1791].
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/091.jpg "Tikunei HaZohar - Lvov, 1791 - Copy of the First Amshinov Rebbes - Reb")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Lvov, [1791].
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Three books with stamps of the Lelov Rebbes:
1. Ma'ase Rokeach, Kabbalistic composition on the Mishnah by Rabbi Elazar Roke'ach. Mogilev, [1817]. Approbations of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, etc. Copy on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov (1844-1918), called R' Dovid'l, son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, the fourth Lelov Rebbe.
2. Chok L'Yisrael - Vayikra. Copy lacking at beginning and end. Unidentified edition, on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim, geography and history of the cities of the Holyland, the holy sites and graves of tsaddikim. By Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Horwitz. Jerusalem, 1905. Stamp [resembling handwriting]: "Alter son of R' Eliezer Menachem" - stamp of the Lelov Rebbe Alter Avraham Bezalel Neta Biderman (1862-1933), son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov. At the outbreak of World War I, he traveled to Poland and settled in Sosnowiec, wherein he became known as the "Eretz Israel Rebbe".
3 books. Size and condition vary.
1. Ma'ase Rokeach, Kabbalistic composition on the Mishnah by Rabbi Elazar Roke'ach. Mogilev, [1817]. Approbations of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, etc. Copy on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov (1844-1918), called R' Dovid'l, son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, the fourth Lelov Rebbe.
2. Chok L'Yisrael - Vayikra. Copy lacking at beginning and end. Unidentified edition, on bluish paper. Stamps of Rebbe David Zvi Shlomo of Lelov.
3. Chibat Yerushalayim, geography and history of the cities of the Holyland, the holy sites and graves of tsaddikim. By Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Horwitz. Jerusalem, 1905. Stamp [resembling handwriting]: "Alter son of R' Eliezer Menachem" - stamp of the Lelov Rebbe Alter Avraham Bezalel Neta Biderman (1862-1933), son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov. At the outbreak of World War I, he traveled to Poland and settled in Sosnowiec, wherein he became known as the "Eretz Israel Rebbe".
3 books. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Regel Yeshara, Kabalistic ideas and topics in alphabetical order. By Rebbe Zvi Elimelech Av Beit Din of Dinow, author of Bnei Yissachar. Lemberg, [1858]. First edition.
On title-page signature of Rebbe "Yitzchak Wertheim of Bender J.W.R.B.". On the last page is the beginning of a handwritten micrographic drawing, with Chapter 1 and half of Chapter 2 of Tehillim.
The Bender Rebbe Yitzchak Wertheim (died 1911), grandson of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Bender (Benderi) who was the brother of Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, (their surname was Wertheim like their grandfather's name, the renowned Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer of Vienna). Son-in-law of Rebbe Yosef of Radyvyliv (Radevil). Died in 1911 and three days after his death, the building of his Beit Midrash caught on fire. His book Be'erot HaMayim was published from his handwritten manuscript by Machon Beit Aharon V'Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1998). The Bender Rebbes were related to Ruzhyn and Sadigura dynasties.
47, [5] leaves. 24 cm. Part of the book is printed on blue paper. Good-fair condition. Worming. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 534.
On title-page signature of Rebbe "Yitzchak Wertheim of Bender J.W.R.B.". On the last page is the beginning of a handwritten micrographic drawing, with Chapter 1 and half of Chapter 2 of Tehillim.
The Bender Rebbe Yitzchak Wertheim (died 1911), grandson of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Bender (Benderi) who was the brother of Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran, (their surname was Wertheim like their grandfather's name, the renowned Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer of Vienna). Son-in-law of Rebbe Yosef of Radyvyliv (Radevil). Died in 1911 and three days after his death, the building of his Beit Midrash caught on fire. His book Be'erot HaMayim was published from his handwritten manuscript by Machon Beit Aharon V'Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1998). The Bender Rebbes were related to Ruzhyn and Sadigura dynasties.
47, [5] leaves. 24 cm. Part of the book is printed on blue paper. Good-fair condition. Worming. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 534.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Divrei Shlomo, homiletics on the Torah, Halachah and Aggadah, by Rabbi Shlomo Shalem of Sofia. Frankfurt an der Oder (Amsterdam lettering). 1753. Grila Printing Press.
Stamps of Rebbe Nahum Duber Friedman of Sadigura - a stamp with his name and a "Minhat Shay" [gift] stamp. On the front endpaper is an inscription in his own handwriting: "This book belongs to Nachum Duber Friedman".
Rabbi Nachum Duber Friedman (died in 1883, Otzar HaRabbanim 15912), son of Rabbi Shalom Yosef (died 1851, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn) and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura (1820-1883, also a son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn). On the subject of the renowned important library of Rabbi Nachum Duber, see enclosed article of N. Ben Menachem, Areshet Vol. 1 p. 396. Rabbi Refael Neta Rabinowitz, author of Dikdukei Sofrim wrote in a letter about R' Nachum Duber "He has a very large library and asked me several questions about books and I saw that he knows a lot about books". Rabbi Nachum Duber once published a list of books he was seeking: "Anyone who owns these books, all or some of them, should contact me and write me the latest sales…I also purchase incomplete books…".
He had three stamps: The books he inherited from his father were stamped: "The estate of my forefathers". Those he purchased were stamped: "My paid acquisitions". The books he received from his Chassidim [or from the Chassidim of his father-in-law and uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Friedman of Sadigura] were stamped "Gift", like in this book. Some say that he had books in his library upon which he inscribed "Gift from a convert", gifts he received from converts who came to his father-in-law and uncle to request a tikun for their souls.
[2], 108, [3] leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page has minor damages and restorations. Elaborate binding (leather spine and gilt decorations), worn and damaged.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
Stamps of Rebbe Nahum Duber Friedman of Sadigura - a stamp with his name and a "Minhat Shay" [gift] stamp. On the front endpaper is an inscription in his own handwriting: "This book belongs to Nachum Duber Friedman".
Rabbi Nachum Duber Friedman (died in 1883, Otzar HaRabbanim 15912), son of Rabbi Shalom Yosef (died 1851, son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn) and son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura (1820-1883, also a son of Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhyn). On the subject of the renowned important library of Rabbi Nachum Duber, see enclosed article of N. Ben Menachem, Areshet Vol. 1 p. 396. Rabbi Refael Neta Rabinowitz, author of Dikdukei Sofrim wrote in a letter about R' Nachum Duber "He has a very large library and asked me several questions about books and I saw that he knows a lot about books". Rabbi Nachum Duber once published a list of books he was seeking: "Anyone who owns these books, all or some of them, should contact me and write me the latest sales…I also purchase incomplete books…".
He had three stamps: The books he inherited from his father were stamped: "The estate of my forefathers". Those he purchased were stamped: "My paid acquisitions". The books he received from his Chassidim [or from the Chassidim of his father-in-law and uncle Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Friedman of Sadigura] were stamped "Gift", like in this book. Some say that he had books in his library upon which he inscribed "Gift from a convert", gifts he received from converts who came to his father-in-law and uncle to request a tikun for their souls.
[2], 108, [3] leaves. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page has minor damages and restorations. Elaborate binding (leather spine and gilt decorations), worn and damaged.
Provenance: The Sassoon family collection.
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![Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, with the rulings of Rabbi Gur Aryeh ha-Levi Finzi. Mantua, [1723]. Printed b](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/095.jpg "Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat - Mantua, 1723 - Copy o")
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
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Shulchan Aruch, Even HaEzer and Choshen Mishpat, with the rulings of Rabbi Gur Aryeh ha-Levi Finzi. Mantua, [1723]. Printed by Yitzchak Yare and Ya'akov Chaver Tov. Separate title page for each part.
Handwritten ownersfhip inscription on the first title page: "R' Moshe of Pikov". Apparently, this copy belonged to the Chassidic tsaddik Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua of Pikov [Rabbi Moshe Pikover, Otzar HaRabbanim 15021], son of Rabbi Yisrael of Pikov, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Succeeded his father (died in 1818) as Rabbi of Pikov.
On the margin of the title page is another ownership inscriptions: "Rachel daughter of the Rabbi of Koden". Apparently, she was the granddaughter of Rabbi Moshe of Pikov, the daughter of his son-in-law Rabbi Eliezer Liber of Koden (Lithuania). See enclosed material.
Erased ancient signature at the top of the title page: "---Moshe - Kislev --- 1764[?]".
On the back endpaper is an ownership inscriptions: "Wednesday, Parshat Shelach 1793 here in Jalowka [Poland], with an undeciphered curly signature.
88; [1], 90-268, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Contemporary binding with worming and wear, without spine.
Handwritten ownersfhip inscription on the first title page: "R' Moshe of Pikov". Apparently, this copy belonged to the Chassidic tsaddik Rabbi Moshe Yehoshua of Pikov [Rabbi Moshe Pikover, Otzar HaRabbanim 15021], son of Rabbi Yisrael of Pikov, son of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Succeeded his father (died in 1818) as Rabbi of Pikov.
On the margin of the title page is another ownership inscriptions: "Rachel daughter of the Rabbi of Koden". Apparently, she was the granddaughter of Rabbi Moshe of Pikov, the daughter of his son-in-law Rabbi Eliezer Liber of Koden (Lithuania). See enclosed material.
Erased ancient signature at the top of the title page: "---Moshe - Kislev --- 1764[?]".
On the back endpaper is an ownership inscriptions: "Wednesday, Parshat Shelach 1793 here in Jalowka [Poland], with an undeciphered curly signature.
88; [1], 90-268, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Contemporary binding with worming and wear, without spine.
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Darkei Moshe, Yoreh De'ah. By Rabbi Moshe Isserles - the Rama. With Orach Mishor glosses, by Rabbi Yochanan of Kremenets. Sulzbach, [1692]. First edition.
On the title page is a stamp of Rabbi "Ya'akov son of R' A. Landau". On Leaf 30/1 is a long scholarly gloss in the handwriting of Rabbi Ya'akov [see enclosed photocopy for comparison] and another two short glosses on other leaves.
Rabbi Ya'akov Landau of Jeżów-Ciechanów (1834-1894), youngest son of Rebbe Avraham Landau of Ciechanów (1784-1875), displayed special aptitude and magnanimous refinement from a young age. His father loved him dearly and always called him an iluy (genius). [Rebbe Avraham had four sons and would praise each for his special attributes: Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf for his wisdom, Rabbi Dov Berish for his piety, Rabbi Refael, a complete tsaddik and Rabbi Ya'akov an ilui. Eulogizing his wife the Rebbetzin, Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów referred to his four sons and said: "In Gan Eden, a chair of four legs is awaiting you…"]. Rabbi Ya'akov was exceptional in his simplicity and good heart. He was humble and enveloped in the world of Torah study. A leading Chassid of the Kotzk Rebbe and the author of Chiddushei HaRim of Ger.
Served in the Nasielsk, Ciechanów and Jeżów rabbinates. In the last seven years in the lifetime of his father, the Zechuta D'Avraham, the leadership of his Chassidim in conjunction with his duties in the rabbinate became a heavy burden for his father, the Rebbe. Hence, Rabbi Avraham resigned from the rabbinate and summoned his beloved son Rabbi Ya'akov to replace him as Av Beit Din of Ciechanów. [Out of respect for his father, Rabbi Ya'akov was called the Rabbi's deputy]. After his father's death, he relocated to Jeżów (near Lodz) to serve there as Av Beit Din and Rebbe and submitted to the authority of his eldest brother Rabbe Ze'ev Wolf of Stryków, who led his court according the Kotzk school. After the death of his brother of Stryków, Rabbi Ya'akov started serving as Rebbe in Jeżów and until today is known as "R' Yankele Jezower" [Rebbe Ya'akov of Jeżów].
In 1890, he first traveled to Eretz Israel and in 1893, again ascended to Jerusalem to settle there but due to family circumstances returned to Poland. He died there in Tevet 1894 and was buried in the burial site of the Ciechanów rebbes in the Warsaw cemetery.
[2], 106 leaves. 33 cm. Low-quality paper. Fair condition, tears and stains. Candle-wax stains. Cutoff glosses. New binding.
On the title page is a stamp of Rabbi "Ya'akov son of R' A. Landau". On Leaf 30/1 is a long scholarly gloss in the handwriting of Rabbi Ya'akov [see enclosed photocopy for comparison] and another two short glosses on other leaves.
Rabbi Ya'akov Landau of Jeżów-Ciechanów (1834-1894), youngest son of Rebbe Avraham Landau of Ciechanów (1784-1875), displayed special aptitude and magnanimous refinement from a young age. His father loved him dearly and always called him an iluy (genius). [Rebbe Avraham had four sons and would praise each for his special attributes: Rabbi Ze'ev Wolf for his wisdom, Rabbi Dov Berish for his piety, Rabbi Refael, a complete tsaddik and Rabbi Ya'akov an ilui. Eulogizing his wife the Rebbetzin, Rabbi Avraham of Ciechanów referred to his four sons and said: "In Gan Eden, a chair of four legs is awaiting you…"]. Rabbi Ya'akov was exceptional in his simplicity and good heart. He was humble and enveloped in the world of Torah study. A leading Chassid of the Kotzk Rebbe and the author of Chiddushei HaRim of Ger.
Served in the Nasielsk, Ciechanów and Jeżów rabbinates. In the last seven years in the lifetime of his father, the Zechuta D'Avraham, the leadership of his Chassidim in conjunction with his duties in the rabbinate became a heavy burden for his father, the Rebbe. Hence, Rabbi Avraham resigned from the rabbinate and summoned his beloved son Rabbi Ya'akov to replace him as Av Beit Din of Ciechanów. [Out of respect for his father, Rabbi Ya'akov was called the Rabbi's deputy]. After his father's death, he relocated to Jeżów (near Lodz) to serve there as Av Beit Din and Rebbe and submitted to the authority of his eldest brother Rabbe Ze'ev Wolf of Stryków, who led his court according the Kotzk school. After the death of his brother of Stryków, Rabbi Ya'akov started serving as Rebbe in Jeżów and until today is known as "R' Yankele Jezower" [Rebbe Ya'akov of Jeżów].
In 1890, he first traveled to Eretz Israel and in 1893, again ascended to Jerusalem to settle there but due to family circumstances returned to Poland. He died there in Tevet 1894 and was buried in the burial site of the Ciechanów rebbes in the Warsaw cemetery.
[2], 106 leaves. 33 cm. Low-quality paper. Fair condition, tears and stains. Candle-wax stains. Cutoff glosses. New binding.
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![Ateret Zvi, commentary on the Zohar, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv. Part 1 - Bereshit. [Lvov], [1834]. Bound with: Ateret Z](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale51a-public/097.jpg "Ateret Zvi - Lvov, 1834 - First Edition - Copy of Rebbe Moshe Yosef Te")
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Ateret Zvi, commentary on the Zohar, by Rabbi Zvi Hirsh of Zhydachiv. Part 1 - Bereshit. [Lvov], [1834]. Bound with: Ateret Zvi, Part 3 - Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. [Lvov, after 1834]. First edition.
Ownership inscription on back endpaper: "This book belongs to Rabbi…Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Zborov son of the author who wrote the…book…Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Siget Maramureş".
Rebbe Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum (1845-1897) of the dynasty of the Siget rebbes, son of Rebbe Yechezkel Yehuda Teitelbaum author of Yitav Lev, and great-grandson of the author of Yismach Moshe, Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Ujhely. Son-in-law of Rabbi David Halberstam of Chrzanow [son of Rebbe Chaim of Sanz]. Served as Rabbi of Zborov and of Sztropkó and afterward succeeded his ancestors as Rabbi of Ujhely.
Stamps of Rabbi David Shneibalg, at the time he resided in Oradea (Großwardein) and Manchester.
Part 1: [1], 83, 85-152 leaves. Part 3: [1], 54 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Major worming to several leaves affecting text. Unbound. Remnants of an ancient spine.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 460.
Ownership inscription on back endpaper: "This book belongs to Rabbi…Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Zborov son of the author who wrote the…book…Rabbi Yekutiel Yehuda Teitelbaum Av Beit Din of Siget Maramureş".
Rebbe Moshe Yosef Teitelbaum (1845-1897) of the dynasty of the Siget rebbes, son of Rebbe Yechezkel Yehuda Teitelbaum author of Yitav Lev, and great-grandson of the author of Yismach Moshe, Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum, Av Beit Din of Ujhely. Son-in-law of Rabbi David Halberstam of Chrzanow [son of Rebbe Chaim of Sanz]. Served as Rabbi of Zborov and of Sztropkó and afterward succeeded his ancestors as Rabbi of Ujhely.
Stamps of Rabbi David Shneibalg, at the time he resided in Oradea (Großwardein) and Manchester.
Part 1: [1], 83, 85-152 leaves. Part 3: [1], 54 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. Major worming to several leaves affecting text. Unbound. Remnants of an ancient spine.
Stefansky Chassidut no. 460.
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Sefer HaKavanot, secrets and customs of the Ari. Lemberg, 1863.
On the title page is the stamp of Rabbi "Avraham Aharon Teitelbaum" and stamps of his son Rabbi "David Teitelbaum - Nagyecsed".
Rebbe Avraham Aharon Teitelbaum (1834-1910), son of the Rebbe, author of Yitav Lev, in his childhood had the merit of knowing his grandfather the Rebbe, author of Yismach Moshe of Ujhely. Son in law of Rebbe Yechiel Rubin of Kolbasov and his successor as rebbe and rabbi of the city, many Chassidim flocked to his court. He was gifted with a lovely voice and his prayers were chanted with great feeling. His interesting testament was printed in the book Misped Mar (Lvov, 1911).
His son, Rabbi David Teitelbaum (ca. 1870-1948), author of Divrei David, served as Dayan and Moreh Tzedek in Jarosław and later as Rabbi in Nagyecsed. Perished during the Holocaust in Auschwitz.
80, [4] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and detached leaves. Worn contemporary binding.
On the title page is the stamp of Rabbi "Avraham Aharon Teitelbaum" and stamps of his son Rabbi "David Teitelbaum - Nagyecsed".
Rebbe Avraham Aharon Teitelbaum (1834-1910), son of the Rebbe, author of Yitav Lev, in his childhood had the merit of knowing his grandfather the Rebbe, author of Yismach Moshe of Ujhely. Son in law of Rebbe Yechiel Rubin of Kolbasov and his successor as rebbe and rabbi of the city, many Chassidim flocked to his court. He was gifted with a lovely voice and his prayers were chanted with great feeling. His interesting testament was printed in the book Misped Mar (Lvov, 1911).
His son, Rabbi David Teitelbaum (ca. 1870-1948), author of Divrei David, served as Dayan and Moreh Tzedek in Jarosław and later as Rabbi in Nagyecsed. Perished during the Holocaust in Auschwitz.
80, [4] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and detached leaves. Worn contemporary binding.
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Rosh Yosef, on Tractate Chulin. By Rabbi Yosef Te'omim, author of Pri Megadim. Józefów, 1882.
On the title page is the signature of Rebbe "Yosef Meir Weiss son of R' Shmuel Zvi of Mukacheve". Three more signatures in his own handwriting, "Yosef Meir Weiss", additional signatures and stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel Schwartz" from the city of Mád, and more signatures and stamps.
Rebbe Yosef Meir Weiss, author of Imrei Yosef of Spinka (1838-1909), the first Spinka Rebbe, predecessor of the dynasty of Spinka rebbes. Son of Rabbi Shmuel Zvi Weiss Ra'avad of Mukacheve (see next item). Prominent Torah scholar and Chassid, disciple of the Maharam Ash, Rabbi Meir Eisensteter, Av Beit Din of Uzhhorod (Ungvár) and his son Rabbi Menachem Eisensteter, Av Beit Din of Uzhhorod. He also studied Torah from Rebbe Shmuel Shmelke of Vynohradiv (Selish), author of Tzror HaChaim, and from his uncle the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss of Svalyava.
From his youth, he clung to Chassidism and travelled to Rebbe Sar Shalom of Belz. He was also accustomed to travelling to Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz and to Rabbi Chaim of Sanz, author of Divrei Chaim. However, his primary rebbe was his relative, Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Zhydachiv - the Mahari, who considered him his most illustrious disciple and "would call him every day and speak to him for hours words of wisdom and fear of Heaven, and at times he studied with him the Holy Books, Torah and Talmud anthologies".
In 1870, his Rebbe, the Mahari of Zhydachiv appointed him rebbe, but he refused to receive Chassidim during his rebbe's lifetime. Only in 1876, did he concede to the instructions of his teacher Rebbe Chaim of Sanz who ordained him rebbe, and from that time he began receiving Chassidim in Spinka in the Maramureş region, where he lived. His name quickly spread throughout Hungary and Galicia and thousands of Chassidim became his disciples, among them many prominent Torah scholars such as Rabbi Shalom Mordechai Schwadron, the Maharsham of Berezhany. He also had close ties with tsaddikim of his times, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Siget, author of Yitav Lev, Rabbi Yechezkel Shrage of Sieniawa, author of Divrei Yechezkel and others.
He was reputed for his amazing proficiency in revealed and hidden Torah. On the occasions that he would travel to Rabbi Chaim of Sanz, the rebbe "would welcome him heartily and he showed love and attachment to Rabbi Yosef Meir and would discuss with him at length Kabbalistic wisdom, although he would not talk about these matters with anyone". The Spinka Chassidism preserved the Zhydachiv version of prayer and conduct. His prayers inspired the Chassidic masses and are described as prayers with amazing powers, beyond human strength. Stories are told of the amazing wonders he performed, with blessings and counsel pronounced with the Holy Spirit. His son the Mahari of Spinka attests that his blessings "worked many wonders and that many childless women bore children by his prayers and his prayers cured the ill… I can almost say that every word which was emitted from his holy mouth did not return unanswered…". Even after his death, his grave was renowned as site for prayer for salvation. In 1972, his remains was brought to Eretz Israel and he was buried in the special burial plot of Spinka Chassidim in the Segulah cemetery in Petach Tikva.
232 pages, 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and use marks. Old non-contemporary binding.
On the title page is the signature of Rebbe "Yosef Meir Weiss son of R' Shmuel Zvi of Mukacheve". Three more signatures in his own handwriting, "Yosef Meir Weiss", additional signatures and stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel Schwartz" from the city of Mád, and more signatures and stamps.
Rebbe Yosef Meir Weiss, author of Imrei Yosef of Spinka (1838-1909), the first Spinka Rebbe, predecessor of the dynasty of Spinka rebbes. Son of Rabbi Shmuel Zvi Weiss Ra'avad of Mukacheve (see next item). Prominent Torah scholar and Chassid, disciple of the Maharam Ash, Rabbi Meir Eisensteter, Av Beit Din of Uzhhorod (Ungvár) and his son Rabbi Menachem Eisensteter, Av Beit Din of Uzhhorod. He also studied Torah from Rebbe Shmuel Shmelke of Vynohradiv (Selish), author of Tzror HaChaim, and from his uncle the Kabbalist Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Weiss of Svalyava.
From his youth, he clung to Chassidism and travelled to Rebbe Sar Shalom of Belz. He was also accustomed to travelling to Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz and to Rabbi Chaim of Sanz, author of Divrei Chaim. However, his primary rebbe was his relative, Rebbe Yitzchak Isaac of Zhydachiv - the Mahari, who considered him his most illustrious disciple and "would call him every day and speak to him for hours words of wisdom and fear of Heaven, and at times he studied with him the Holy Books, Torah and Talmud anthologies".
In 1870, his Rebbe, the Mahari of Zhydachiv appointed him rebbe, but he refused to receive Chassidim during his rebbe's lifetime. Only in 1876, did he concede to the instructions of his teacher Rebbe Chaim of Sanz who ordained him rebbe, and from that time he began receiving Chassidim in Spinka in the Maramureş region, where he lived. His name quickly spread throughout Hungary and Galicia and thousands of Chassidim became his disciples, among them many prominent Torah scholars such as Rabbi Shalom Mordechai Schwadron, the Maharsham of Berezhany. He also had close ties with tsaddikim of his times, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Siget, author of Yitav Lev, Rabbi Yechezkel Shrage of Sieniawa, author of Divrei Yechezkel and others.
He was reputed for his amazing proficiency in revealed and hidden Torah. On the occasions that he would travel to Rabbi Chaim of Sanz, the rebbe "would welcome him heartily and he showed love and attachment to Rabbi Yosef Meir and would discuss with him at length Kabbalistic wisdom, although he would not talk about these matters with anyone". The Spinka Chassidism preserved the Zhydachiv version of prayer and conduct. His prayers inspired the Chassidic masses and are described as prayers with amazing powers, beyond human strength. Stories are told of the amazing wonders he performed, with blessings and counsel pronounced with the Holy Spirit. His son the Mahari of Spinka attests that his blessings "worked many wonders and that many childless women bore children by his prayers and his prayers cured the ill… I can almost say that every word which was emitted from his holy mouth did not return unanswered…". Even after his death, his grave was renowned as site for prayer for salvation. In 1972, his remains was brought to Eretz Israel and he was buried in the special burial plot of Spinka Chassidim in the Segulah cemetery in Petach Tikva.
232 pages, 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and use marks. Old non-contemporary binding.
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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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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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July 11, 2016
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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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