Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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Five books by Chabad Rebbes and their disciples:
1. Hilchot Talmud Torah, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Warsaw, 1840.
2. Avodat HaLevi, Part 2, anthology by R. Aharon HaLevi of Staroselye [disciple of the Ba'al HaTanya]. [Lvov], [1842]. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 450.
3. Avodat HaLevi, Parts 3-4 - on Bamidbar and Devarim, by R. Aharon HaLevi of Staroselye [disciple of the Ba'al HaTanya]. Warsaw, 1866. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut 451.
4. Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. [Königsberg], [1858].
5. Torat Chaim, homilies and explanations on the Torah weekly portions, by Rebbe Duber Schneersohn - the "Middle Rabbi" and includes teachings of his father, the Ba'al HaTanya. Part 1, Bereshit-Chayei Sarah. Part 2, Toldot-Vayechi. Warsaw, 1866. Part 1 is a second edition, Part 2 is a first edition. Stefansky Chassidut 618. A separate title page for each part. Without one of the two title pages of Part 1.
Five books. Size and condition vary.
1. Hilchot Talmud Torah, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Warsaw, 1840.
2. Avodat HaLevi, Part 2, anthology by R. Aharon HaLevi of Staroselye [disciple of the Ba'al HaTanya]. [Lvov], [1842]. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 450.
3. Avodat HaLevi, Parts 3-4 - on Bamidbar and Devarim, by R. Aharon HaLevi of Staroselye [disciple of the Ba'al HaTanya]. Warsaw, 1866. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut 451.
4. Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. [Königsberg], [1858].
5. Torat Chaim, homilies and explanations on the Torah weekly portions, by Rebbe Duber Schneersohn - the "Middle Rabbi" and includes teachings of his father, the Ba'al HaTanya. Part 1, Bereshit-Chayei Sarah. Part 2, Toldot-Vayechi. Warsaw, 1866. Part 1 is a second edition, Part 2 is a first edition. Stefansky Chassidut 618. A separate title page for each part. Without one of the two title pages of Part 1.
Five books. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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A large volume with handwritten Chassidic articles containing the teachings of the Tzemach Tzedek, the teachings of his grandfather the Admor HaZaken and of the teachings his father-in-law, the Middle Admor (Rabbi Dovber). Written by several writers, with marginalia on some articles. [Russia-Poland, after 1866].
Some articles have dates included in the titles: Shavuot 1861; P. Shoftim 1865; [Shabbat Shuva] 1837; etc.
R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, author of the Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe, was a leading halachic and Chassidic figure in his times. Close disciple of his grandfather, the Admor HaZaken Ba'al HaTanya. After the death of his father-in-law and uncle, the Middle Rebbe R. Dovber in 1827, he established his court in the city of Lubavitch. His sons served as Rebbes of Kopys, Nizhyn, Lyady and Ovruch and his youngest son, R. Shmuel (Admor Moharash) continued the Lubavitch dynasty.
[1], 335, [20] leaves. Most leaves are written on both sides. Total of approx. 640 written pages. High-quality paper, 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, minor worming. Contemporary worn binding, torn, with damages (front cover is detached).
Some articles have dates included in the titles: Shavuot 1861; P. Shoftim 1865; [Shabbat Shuva] 1837; etc.
R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, author of the Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe, was a leading halachic and Chassidic figure in his times. Close disciple of his grandfather, the Admor HaZaken Ba'al HaTanya. After the death of his father-in-law and uncle, the Middle Rebbe R. Dovber in 1827, he established his court in the city of Lubavitch. His sons served as Rebbes of Kopys, Nizhyn, Lyady and Ovruch and his youngest son, R. Shmuel (Admor Moharash) continued the Lubavitch dynasty.
[1], 335, [20] leaves. Most leaves are written on both sides. Total of approx. 640 written pages. High-quality paper, 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, minor worming. Contemporary worn binding, torn, with damages (front cover is detached).
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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[See video of the Lubavitcher Rebbe accepting US citizenship]
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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Two letters by the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn:
· Letter from the days of Selichot 1968, good wishes for the New Year and for success. Sent to "R. Shlomo" [Alfasi], typewritten, with the Rebbe's signature and with the words "[The] letter has been received" in his handwriting.
· Letter from the days of Selichot 1968, good wishes for the New Year and for success. Typewritten. Sent to "R. Avraham [Sofer] Shai", with the rebbe's own signature and a few lines added in the Rebbe's handwriting.
2 letters, 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and folding creases.
· Enclosed: Four printed cards with portraits of Chabad Rebbes: Ba'al HaTanya, the Tzemach Tzedek, the Rashab (R. Shalom Duber) and the last Lubavitch Rebbe.
· Letter from the days of Selichot 1968, good wishes for the New Year and for success. Sent to "R. Shlomo" [Alfasi], typewritten, with the Rebbe's signature and with the words "[The] letter has been received" in his handwriting.
· Letter from the days of Selichot 1968, good wishes for the New Year and for success. Typewritten. Sent to "R. Avraham [Sofer] Shai", with the rebbe's own signature and a few lines added in the Rebbe's handwriting.
2 letters, 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and folding creases.
· Enclosed: Four printed cards with portraits of Chabad Rebbes: Ba'al HaTanya, the Tzemach Tzedek, the Rashab (R. Shalom Duber) and the last Lubavitch Rebbe.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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New Year letter by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch - the Chabad Rebbe. Brooklyn (NY), Elul 1953.
Good wishes for "A good sweet New Year, materially and spiritually", signed by the Rebbe with the addition of a line in his handwriting, with an interesting reference to the study of Kabbalah in the way of Chabad. He wishes success in the study of revealed Torah [Torat Ha-Nigleh] and "Chabad".
21 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Good wishes for "A good sweet New Year, materially and spiritually", signed by the Rebbe with the addition of a line in his handwriting, with an interesting reference to the study of Kabbalah in the way of Chabad. He wishes success in the study of revealed Torah [Torat Ha-Nigleh] and "Chabad".
21 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Proofreading leaves for printing the book "Reshimot Al Megilat Eichah - Miluim" [Notes on Megillat Eichah - Addendum], by the Rebbe, author of Tzemach Tzedek, with notations and corrections, some in the handwriting of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn - Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe.
Printed sheets, cut into seven long narrow strips of paper. All the pages of the book are printed on one side (the verso was used for a draft of a different composition). On each of the sheets are glosses, additions and many corrections in pencil - some in the handwriting of the Rebbe himself, which were corrected and added to the final edition of the book which was published in 1952.
The notes of the Rebbe, author of Tzemach Tzedek on Megilat Eichah were printed in 1951 [included in the Or HaTorah compilation on Nevi'im and Ketuvim, Part 2], as part of the great undertaking to publish the writings and teachings of the Tzemach Tzedek which was hastened by the management and encouragement of the Rebbe. This book of addendum was printed to complete the notes on Eichah, after a handwritten notebook ("bichel") reached the Rebbe with sections of commentaries on Eichah which had not been printed. In the introduction that the Rebbe added to the book [which does not exist on these proofreading leaves], the Rebbe writes: "Sometime after printing the 'Notes on Megillat Eichah' by the Rebbe, author of Tzemach Tzedek, a 'bichel' of his teachings in the handwriting of a copier came into my possession which apparently is a copy of the 'bichel' on the Five Megillot. It contains several notes on Megillat Eichah which have not been included in the notes printed last year and I am publishing them in this booklet…Menachem Schneersohn".
7 leaves. 63X16 cm. (with the exception of one leaf - 22X16 cm.). Overall good condition, folding creases.
Printed sheets, cut into seven long narrow strips of paper. All the pages of the book are printed on one side (the verso was used for a draft of a different composition). On each of the sheets are glosses, additions and many corrections in pencil - some in the handwriting of the Rebbe himself, which were corrected and added to the final edition of the book which was published in 1952.
The notes of the Rebbe, author of Tzemach Tzedek on Megilat Eichah were printed in 1951 [included in the Or HaTorah compilation on Nevi'im and Ketuvim, Part 2], as part of the great undertaking to publish the writings and teachings of the Tzemach Tzedek which was hastened by the management and encouragement of the Rebbe. This book of addendum was printed to complete the notes on Eichah, after a handwritten notebook ("bichel") reached the Rebbe with sections of commentaries on Eichah which had not been printed. In the introduction that the Rebbe added to the book [which does not exist on these proofreading leaves], the Rebbe writes: "Sometime after printing the 'Notes on Megillat Eichah' by the Rebbe, author of Tzemach Tzedek, a 'bichel' of his teachings in the handwriting of a copier came into my possession which apparently is a copy of the 'bichel' on the Five Megillot. It contains several notes on Megillat Eichah which have not been included in the notes printed last year and I am publishing them in this booklet…Menachem Schneersohn".
7 leaves. 63X16 cm. (with the exception of one leaf - 22X16 cm.). Overall good condition, folding creases.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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Huge diverse collection of hundreds of letters, lists and documents of R. Yehosef Ralbag - Rabbi of Kiryat HaYovel, one of the rabbis who headed the Chabad Chassidism in Eretz Israel. [c. 1960s-1990s].
The archive contains six large binders containing: · Letters and copies of letters of correspondence with the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe and with the office of Chabad Chassidism in the US. These include various questions, on medical and didactic issues, sent to the Rebbe by various people. · Internal correspondence related to the Chabad Chassidism in Eretz Israel and to institutes whose management involved R. Ralbag. · Documents and correspondence regarding the history of the Ralbag and Slonim families. · Letters about religious and rabbinical issues (conversion, Russian immigrants, Shabbat desecration, etc.). · Confirmation of various synagogues in Eretz Israel of receiving Torah scrolls mediated by R. Ralbag. · Letters of rabbis and rebbes and of various political figures. · Correspondences on medical matters, including letters about the medical state of the Lubavitch Rebbe. · Documents and letters regarding various polemics, such as the internal Chabad polemic regarding "Messianism". · and more.
Six binders, close to 1000 paper items. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
The archive contains six large binders containing: · Letters and copies of letters of correspondence with the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe and with the office of Chabad Chassidism in the US. These include various questions, on medical and didactic issues, sent to the Rebbe by various people. · Internal correspondence related to the Chabad Chassidism in Eretz Israel and to institutes whose management involved R. Ralbag. · Documents and correspondence regarding the history of the Ralbag and Slonim families. · Letters about religious and rabbinical issues (conversion, Russian immigrants, Shabbat desecration, etc.). · Confirmation of various synagogues in Eretz Israel of receiving Torah scrolls mediated by R. Ralbag. · Letters of rabbis and rebbes and of various political figures. · Correspondences on medical matters, including letters about the medical state of the Lubavitch Rebbe. · Documents and letters regarding various polemics, such as the internal Chabad polemic regarding "Messianism". · and more.
Six binders, close to 1000 paper items. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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Long autograph letter [2 pages] signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Paneth. Dej, 1877.
Written to his nephew R. Asher Shmuel Paneth, this letter is a halachic discussion of the opinion of his teacher, R. Chaim of Sanz, concerning the kashrut of chicory drinks. "Regarding chicory in the book Divrei Chaim Part 2 Siman 53, I did not see ibid that he prohibited it, on the contrary, he never prohibited it, only in his home…And on this matter, I cannot say anything because our Rabbi in his Divrei Chaim responsa did not want to prohibit it, therefore we cannot say our opinion…".
At the end of the letter (after his signature), he writes about the son of R. Asher Shmuel Paneth: "…Your son, Yechiel Meir is very diligent and is striding the straight path in all matters and is G-d fearing…". This responsum was printed in his book of responsa Sha'arei Tzedek, Yorah De'ah Siman 105, with slight variations and without the end of the letter.
R. Menachem Mendel Paneth Rabbi of Dej (Deyzh) (1818-1885), son of the Rebbe, author of Mareh Yechezkel, (disciple of R. Mendel of Romaniv who served as Rabbi of Karlsburg and of the Zevenbergen region). In 1837, he studied in the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer and was the only student in all the Pressburg Yeshiva who wore Chassidic silk garb. His teacher, the Chatam Sofer loved him dearly and every Erev Shabbat would walk with him in discussion [he called him "Der Goldener" (the gold one)]. During the time he was in the yeshiva, he merited a revelation of Eliyahu who appeared to him in the Beit Midrash disguised as a poor person. From 1842, he served as Rabbi of Urişor and from 1858 as Rabbi of Dej. From c. 1855, he served as Rabbi of Transylvania. Authored the book Ma'aglei Tzedek on the Torah and the series of Avnei Tzedek, Sha'arei Tzedek and Mishpat Tzedek responsa.
The recipient, R. Asher Shmuel Paneth Rabbi of Hidalmás (1835-1909), son of his brother R. Chaim Bezalel Paneth, Rabbi of Tăşnad. The son mentioned in the letter is R. Yechiel Meir Paneth Rabbi of Hidalmás (1860-1944), who in his youth studied in his great-uncle's yeshiva in Dej and in the yeshiva of the Chatan Sofer in Mattersdorf.
[2] pages, 21 cm. Approximately 32 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Creases. Minor tears to margins.
Written to his nephew R. Asher Shmuel Paneth, this letter is a halachic discussion of the opinion of his teacher, R. Chaim of Sanz, concerning the kashrut of chicory drinks. "Regarding chicory in the book Divrei Chaim Part 2 Siman 53, I did not see ibid that he prohibited it, on the contrary, he never prohibited it, only in his home…And on this matter, I cannot say anything because our Rabbi in his Divrei Chaim responsa did not want to prohibit it, therefore we cannot say our opinion…".
At the end of the letter (after his signature), he writes about the son of R. Asher Shmuel Paneth: "…Your son, Yechiel Meir is very diligent and is striding the straight path in all matters and is G-d fearing…". This responsum was printed in his book of responsa Sha'arei Tzedek, Yorah De'ah Siman 105, with slight variations and without the end of the letter.
R. Menachem Mendel Paneth Rabbi of Dej (Deyzh) (1818-1885), son of the Rebbe, author of Mareh Yechezkel, (disciple of R. Mendel of Romaniv who served as Rabbi of Karlsburg and of the Zevenbergen region). In 1837, he studied in the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer and was the only student in all the Pressburg Yeshiva who wore Chassidic silk garb. His teacher, the Chatam Sofer loved him dearly and every Erev Shabbat would walk with him in discussion [he called him "Der Goldener" (the gold one)]. During the time he was in the yeshiva, he merited a revelation of Eliyahu who appeared to him in the Beit Midrash disguised as a poor person. From 1842, he served as Rabbi of Urişor and from 1858 as Rabbi of Dej. From c. 1855, he served as Rabbi of Transylvania. Authored the book Ma'aglei Tzedek on the Torah and the series of Avnei Tzedek, Sha'arei Tzedek and Mishpat Tzedek responsa.
The recipient, R. Asher Shmuel Paneth Rabbi of Hidalmás (1835-1909), son of his brother R. Chaim Bezalel Paneth, Rabbi of Tăşnad. The son mentioned in the letter is R. Yechiel Meir Paneth Rabbi of Hidalmás (1860-1944), who in his youth studied in his great-uncle's yeshiva in Dej and in the yeshiva of the Chatan Sofer in Mattersdorf.
[2] pages, 21 cm. Approximately 32 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Creases. Minor tears to margins.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
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Long interesting letter, handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Zanvil of Ustrzyki Dolne, to R. Yitzchak Aharon Itinga, Ra'avad of Lvov. [Ustrzyki Dolne, Galicia, after 1876].
In this letter, written before he moved to Eretz Israel, R. Shmuel Zanvil apologizes and explains the problematic situation which he encountered in his activities to arrange a financial support for his aliya to Eretz Israel due to the disagreement between the Sanz Chassidim and the Dinov Chassidim regarding the position of Rabbi of Bukowsko. The Sanz Chassidim supported the nomination of R. A. son-in-law of the Chrzanów Rabbi, whereas the Dinov Chassidim supported R. Meir Yehuda Shapira [son of R. David of Dinov]. In the end, the Dinov Chassidim overcame their opponents and appointed R. Meir Yehuda Shapira. R. Shapira had the practice of never ruling any question or court case, [following the tradition of his holy father of Dinov who would not respond to halachic questions], and therefore he requested that R. Shmuel Zanvil [whose wife was related to the family of the Dinov Rebbe] to join him in Bukowsko and serve as posek. The entire community ("on his side") agreed to this and wanted to draw up a contract for three years "But my habit is to flee from disputes, how much more so not to enter a dispute, therefore I refrained…". He further explains that this affected his current situation, that the gaba'im of Eretz Israel (who were connected to the Sanz Chassidim in Bukowsko) would not approve financial support for his immigration to Eretz Israel.
R. Shmuel Zanvil Kallech (died in Safed in 1883), son of R. Yeshaya Zalman Rabbi of Ustrzyki Dolne (Galicia) who was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shmuel Zanvil Beer Rabbi of Ustrzyki Dolne (disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of the Magid of Koznitz, died in 1826). His wife, Freida Kallech (died in Safed in 1909) was the great-grandaughter of Rebbe Zvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar - her mother, Rebbetzin of Turka was the daughter of R. Moshe Sheinfeld, son-in-law of R. Zvi Elimelech of Dinov.
Leaf [2 written pages]. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Blue, thin stationery, creased and worn, with open tears to margins, affecting text.
In this letter, written before he moved to Eretz Israel, R. Shmuel Zanvil apologizes and explains the problematic situation which he encountered in his activities to arrange a financial support for his aliya to Eretz Israel due to the disagreement between the Sanz Chassidim and the Dinov Chassidim regarding the position of Rabbi of Bukowsko. The Sanz Chassidim supported the nomination of R. A. son-in-law of the Chrzanów Rabbi, whereas the Dinov Chassidim supported R. Meir Yehuda Shapira [son of R. David of Dinov]. In the end, the Dinov Chassidim overcame their opponents and appointed R. Meir Yehuda Shapira. R. Shapira had the practice of never ruling any question or court case, [following the tradition of his holy father of Dinov who would not respond to halachic questions], and therefore he requested that R. Shmuel Zanvil [whose wife was related to the family of the Dinov Rebbe] to join him in Bukowsko and serve as posek. The entire community ("on his side") agreed to this and wanted to draw up a contract for three years "But my habit is to flee from disputes, how much more so not to enter a dispute, therefore I refrained…". He further explains that this affected his current situation, that the gaba'im of Eretz Israel (who were connected to the Sanz Chassidim in Bukowsko) would not approve financial support for his immigration to Eretz Israel.
R. Shmuel Zanvil Kallech (died in Safed in 1883), son of R. Yeshaya Zalman Rabbi of Ustrzyki Dolne (Galicia) who was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shmuel Zanvil Beer Rabbi of Ustrzyki Dolne (disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of the Magid of Koznitz, died in 1826). His wife, Freida Kallech (died in Safed in 1909) was the great-grandaughter of Rebbe Zvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar - her mother, Rebbetzin of Turka was the daughter of R. Moshe Sheinfeld, son-in-law of R. Zvi Elimelech of Dinov.
Leaf [2 written pages]. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Blue, thin stationery, creased and worn, with open tears to margins, affecting text.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
Opening: $500
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Autograph letter signed by R. "Yitzchak Yechiel Paneth - President and administrator of Kollel Siebenburgen in Eretz Israel". Dej, 1922.
Sent to Vienna, to R. David Schreiber, with a recommendation and request to assist a poor widow from Jerusalem who in is Dej and cannot return to Eretz Israel because her promissory notes were not paid with funds which existed in Vienna.
R. Yitzchak Yechiel Paneth (1863-1940), eldest son of R. Moshe Paneth of Dej was very active in matters pertaining to Eretz Israel and after the death of his father, in 1903, he was appointed manager of the Ahavat Zion Kollel for those who emigrated from Transylvania (Siebenburgen). His father's estate was divided into two inheritances, R. Yechezkel was appointed city rabbi and R. Yitzchak Yechiel was appointed manager of the Eretz Israel fund. R. Yitzchak Yechiel also served as rebbe alongside his brother, R. Yechezkel.
Leaf, 17 cm. Approximately 18 handwritten lines. Good condition.
Enclosed is postal envelope with the address written in the Rebbe's handwriting and with his stamp.
Sent to Vienna, to R. David Schreiber, with a recommendation and request to assist a poor widow from Jerusalem who in is Dej and cannot return to Eretz Israel because her promissory notes were not paid with funds which existed in Vienna.
R. Yitzchak Yechiel Paneth (1863-1940), eldest son of R. Moshe Paneth of Dej was very active in matters pertaining to Eretz Israel and after the death of his father, in 1903, he was appointed manager of the Ahavat Zion Kollel for those who emigrated from Transylvania (Siebenburgen). His father's estate was divided into two inheritances, R. Yechezkel was appointed city rabbi and R. Yitzchak Yechiel was appointed manager of the Eretz Israel fund. R. Yitzchak Yechiel also served as rebbe alongside his brother, R. Yechezkel.
Leaf, 17 cm. Approximately 18 handwritten lines. Good condition.
Enclosed is postal envelope with the address written in the Rebbe's handwriting and with his stamp.
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Auction 54 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
February 7, 2017
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An autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Weinberg, third rebbe of the Slonim dynasty, [Białystok, Av 1929].
A hearty letter, flowing with blessings for good health, sent to a Chassid from Eretz Israel who traveled to Vienna for medical reasons, with detailed instructions and attentiveness to all specifics of his spiritual and material needs. The Slonim Rebbe instructs this Chassid to consult Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkov. The Rebbe writes that he "almost certainly" will go to the [second] World Congress of Agudat Yisrael" which was to take place in Vienna [in the month of Elul 1929] and he suggests that his follower wait in Vienna until he arrives so they can "deliberate about the matter". However, he immediately adds: "and if the Chortkov Rebbe agrees that you travel home, do so with supervision and with a complete recovery…". After his signature appears an addition, signed "the above-mentioned".
Rebbe Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933) was the son of the author of Divrei Shmuel. From 1916, he jointly led the Slonim Chassidim with his eldest brother R. Yissachar Leib, however the majority of Chassidim followed R. Avraham. He settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. He maintained close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel, which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham, are well-known for their profound Chassidic philosophy.
Postcard, 14.5 cm. Approximately 19 handwritten lines. Good condition. Folding creases and slight wear.
A hearty letter, flowing with blessings for good health, sent to a Chassid from Eretz Israel who traveled to Vienna for medical reasons, with detailed instructions and attentiveness to all specifics of his spiritual and material needs. The Slonim Rebbe instructs this Chassid to consult Rebbe Yisrael of Chortkov. The Rebbe writes that he "almost certainly" will go to the [second] World Congress of Agudat Yisrael" which was to take place in Vienna [in the month of Elul 1929] and he suggests that his follower wait in Vienna until he arrives so they can "deliberate about the matter". However, he immediately adds: "and if the Chortkov Rebbe agrees that you travel home, do so with supervision and with a complete recovery…". After his signature appears an addition, signed "the above-mentioned".
Rebbe Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933) was the son of the author of Divrei Shmuel. From 1916, he jointly led the Slonim Chassidim with his eldest brother R. Yissachar Leib, however the majority of Chassidim followed R. Avraham. He settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. He maintained close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel, which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham, are well-known for their profound Chassidic philosophy.
Postcard, 14.5 cm. Approximately 19 handwritten lines. Good condition. Folding creases and slight wear.
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Autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Weinberg, the third Slonim Rebbe, [Białystok], Rosh Chodesh Elul [1929]. At the beginning and end are blessings - ketiva v'chatima tova - for the New Year.
Sent to a Chassid from Eretz Israel who was staying in Vienna for medical reasons. The letter contains details of the travel plans of the Rebbe to the second Knessia Gedola (World Congress) of Agudat Yisrael in the city of Vienna [which took place on the 5th-12th of Elul 1929]. The Rebbe requests that he clarify an issue by R. M. Morgenstern and by R. David Werner, regarding the arrangements for his lodgings while in Vienna. He also requests that his disciple the Chassid wait for him at the train station and lead him to his quarters.
Rebbe Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933) was the son of the author of Divrei Shmuel. From 1916, he jointly led the Slonim Chassidim with his eldest brother R. Yissachar Leib, however the majority of Chassidim followed R. Avraham. He settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. He maintained close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel, which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham, are well-known for their profound Chassidic philosophy.
Postcard, 14.5 cm. Approximately 16 handwritten lines. Good condition. Minor wear.
Sent to a Chassid from Eretz Israel who was staying in Vienna for medical reasons. The letter contains details of the travel plans of the Rebbe to the second Knessia Gedola (World Congress) of Agudat Yisrael in the city of Vienna [which took place on the 5th-12th of Elul 1929]. The Rebbe requests that he clarify an issue by R. M. Morgenstern and by R. David Werner, regarding the arrangements for his lodgings while in Vienna. He also requests that his disciple the Chassid wait for him at the train station and lead him to his quarters.
Rebbe Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933) was the son of the author of Divrei Shmuel. From 1916, he jointly led the Slonim Chassidim with his eldest brother R. Yissachar Leib, however the majority of Chassidim followed R. Avraham. He settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. He maintained close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel, which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham, are well-known for their profound Chassidic philosophy.
Postcard, 14.5 cm. Approximately 16 handwritten lines. Good condition. Minor wear.
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