Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Letter of protest against a man who humiliated "the great R. Lipman David" [Shubkes, head of the Chassidic Beit Din] "with tremendous audacity and insolence". The letter is signed by R. "Yosef Yehuda ben R. D. Halevi" (Strassburg, the dayan from Kossov); R. "Avraham Eliezer Mintzberg"; R. "Avraham ben R. David Hakohen" (son-in-law of R. Akiva Yosef Shlesinger), and R. "David Tzvi Shlomo Biderman". Jerusalem, 1903.
R. David Tzvi Shlomo Biderman (1844-1918), the Rebbe of Lelov, son of R. Elazer Menachem Mendel (1827-1883), was the leader of the Chassidic community of Jerusalem. He was a prominent Chassid of the Beit Aharon of Karlin. He was known for his great purity and holiness, and was referred to by the Yismach Yisrael of Aleksander a "Sefer Torah". R. Chaim Shmuel of Chęciny stated that for many years R. Biderman was the greatest tzaddik of his times.
14 cm. Good condition. Small tears at the margins. Folding creases.
R. David Tzvi Shlomo Biderman (1844-1918), the Rebbe of Lelov, son of R. Elazer Menachem Mendel (1827-1883), was the leader of the Chassidic community of Jerusalem. He was a prominent Chassid of the Beit Aharon of Karlin. He was known for his great purity and holiness, and was referred to by the Yismach Yisrael of Aleksander a "Sefer Torah". R. Chaim Shmuel of Chęciny stated that for many years R. Biderman was the greatest tzaddik of his times.
14 cm. Good condition. Small tears at the margins. Folding creases.
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![Autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Weinberg, third Slonimer Rebbe. [Bialystok, summer 1929].
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
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Autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Weinberg, third Slonimer Rebbe. [Bialystok, summer 1929].
The letter was sent to a chassid from Eretz Israel who travelled to Vienna for medical reasons. In the letter, the Rebbe mentions the Chortkover Rebbe and the Husyatiner Rebbe, both scions of the Ruzhin dynasty living in Vienna, and mentions his own plans to travel to Vienna for the Knessiah Gedolah of Agudat Yisrael in Elul, 1929. The Rebbe instructs his chassid to consult with the Chortkover Rebbe, and writes: "…It is very difficult for me to write to tsaddikim, and I have met the Husyatiner Rebbe only once. Nevertheless, I am enclosing a letter to the Chortkover Rebbe, which you should deliver into his hand…". Thereafter, the Rebbe asks about the chassid and his wife and blesses her with a speedy recovery.
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.
Single leaf, 16.5 cm. Approximately 14 handwritten lines. Good condition.
The letter was sent to a chassid from Eretz Israel who travelled to Vienna for medical reasons. In the letter, the Rebbe mentions the Chortkover Rebbe and the Husyatiner Rebbe, both scions of the Ruzhin dynasty living in Vienna, and mentions his own plans to travel to Vienna for the Knessiah Gedolah of Agudat Yisrael in Elul, 1929. The Rebbe instructs his chassid to consult with the Chortkover Rebbe, and writes: "…It is very difficult for me to write to tsaddikim, and I have met the Husyatiner Rebbe only once. Nevertheless, I am enclosing a letter to the Chortkover Rebbe, which you should deliver into his hand…". Thereafter, the Rebbe asks about the chassid and his wife and blesses her with a speedy recovery.
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.
Single leaf, 16.5 cm. Approximately 14 handwritten lines. Good condition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Two documents with the signatures of R. Yaakov Halevi Halstock, rabbi of Ostrowiec (Ostrovtza), son of the holy Rebbe Yechezkel Halevi Halstock of Ostrowiec.
* Handwritten authorization on the official stationary of the Beit Din of Ostrowiec (Kielce Voivodeship) regarding the acquisition of land in Eretz Israel by the "Avodat Yisrael" organization from Warsaw. On the margin is an authorization signed and stamped by R. "Yaakov Halevi Halstock", affirming that the document was signed in his presence. Nissan 1935.
* Membership booklet issued by the "Avodat Israel" organization in Warsaw - organization for the acquisition of land in Eretz Israel. With details filled in by hand and various signatures. One of the pages contains a document of sale between two members of the organization, with an authorization signed and stamped by R. "Yaakov Halevi Halstock". Shevat (January), 1934.
The holy R. Yaakov Halevi Halstock, son of Rebbe Yechezkel of Ostrowiec, and son-in-law of R. Nathan Nachum Hakohen Rabinowitz, Rebbe of Krimilow-Radomsko, was rabbi of Ostrowiec, where his father served as Rebbe. He was killed during the Holocaust with his wife Leah and their entire family.
The "Avodat Israel organization for the acquisition of land in Eretz Israel" was established by Rebbe Yisrael Eliezer Hopstein of Koznitz (Kozienice) and his followers in Warsaw. The organization merged with the "Nachalat Yaakov" organization of the chassidim of Jablonna, and together acquired the land on which Kfar Chassidim is built. "Avodat Israel", together with the "pioneer Rebbe" R. Yeshaya Shapira, and the chassidim of Piaseczno, also acquired land in the adjacent Kiryat Ata.
Letter: 22.5X15 cm. Fair condition. Tears and wear.
Booklet: [12] printed pages. 14 cm. Fair condition. Tears and wear.
* Handwritten authorization on the official stationary of the Beit Din of Ostrowiec (Kielce Voivodeship) regarding the acquisition of land in Eretz Israel by the "Avodat Yisrael" organization from Warsaw. On the margin is an authorization signed and stamped by R. "Yaakov Halevi Halstock", affirming that the document was signed in his presence. Nissan 1935.
* Membership booklet issued by the "Avodat Israel" organization in Warsaw - organization for the acquisition of land in Eretz Israel. With details filled in by hand and various signatures. One of the pages contains a document of sale between two members of the organization, with an authorization signed and stamped by R. "Yaakov Halevi Halstock". Shevat (January), 1934.
The holy R. Yaakov Halevi Halstock, son of Rebbe Yechezkel of Ostrowiec, and son-in-law of R. Nathan Nachum Hakohen Rabinowitz, Rebbe of Krimilow-Radomsko, was rabbi of Ostrowiec, where his father served as Rebbe. He was killed during the Holocaust with his wife Leah and their entire family.
The "Avodat Israel organization for the acquisition of land in Eretz Israel" was established by Rebbe Yisrael Eliezer Hopstein of Koznitz (Kozienice) and his followers in Warsaw. The organization merged with the "Nachalat Yaakov" organization of the chassidim of Jablonna, and together acquired the land on which Kfar Chassidim is built. "Avodat Israel", together with the "pioneer Rebbe" R. Yeshaya Shapira, and the chassidim of Piaseczno, also acquired land in the adjacent Kiryat Ata.
Letter: 22.5X15 cm. Fair condition. Tears and wear.
Booklet: [12] printed pages. 14 cm. Fair condition. Tears and wear.
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![Autograph letter signed by R. "Menachem Nachum son of Avraham Yehoshua Heshel". [Shtefanesht (Ștefănești)], 12th of](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/318.jpg "Letter with New Year Wishes by Rabbi Menachem Nachum of Shtefanesht")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Autograph letter signed by R. "Menachem Nachum son of Avraham Yehoshua Heshel". [Shtefanesht (Ștefănești)], 12th of Cheshvan [ca. early 1930s].
Response to a letter of New Year wishes: "You should merit studying Torah with joy and wealth and a happy heart, it should be His will that all of us should come upright to our land".
The Admor HaTza'ir of Shtefanesht, R. Menachem Nachum Freidman of Iţcani (1879-1933), was the author of Divrei Menachem, Al HaEmet V'Hasheker, HaChalom U'Pitrono, and more. He moved to Stefanesti succeeding his (childless) uncle R. Avraham Mattityahu in the rabbinate. However, he died at a young age in the lifetime of his uncle and of his father, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Freidman (1858-1940, son of R. Yitzchak of Buhuşi [Bohush] and son-in-law of his uncle R. Menachem Nachum of Shtefanesht), who served as Rebbe of Adjud, Romania, and of Galaţi.
Leaf, 25 cm. 8 autograph lines. Good condition. Slight creases and file holes. The top of the leaf bears the Rebbe's stamp from the time he lived in Shtefanesht.
Response to a letter of New Year wishes: "You should merit studying Torah with joy and wealth and a happy heart, it should be His will that all of us should come upright to our land".
The Admor HaTza'ir of Shtefanesht, R. Menachem Nachum Freidman of Iţcani (1879-1933), was the author of Divrei Menachem, Al HaEmet V'Hasheker, HaChalom U'Pitrono, and more. He moved to Stefanesti succeeding his (childless) uncle R. Avraham Mattityahu in the rabbinate. However, he died at a young age in the lifetime of his uncle and of his father, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Freidman (1858-1940, son of R. Yitzchak of Buhuşi [Bohush] and son-in-law of his uncle R. Menachem Nachum of Shtefanesht), who served as Rebbe of Adjud, Romania, and of Galaţi.
Leaf, 25 cm. 8 autograph lines. Good condition. Slight creases and file holes. The top of the leaf bears the Rebbe's stamp from the time he lived in Shtefanesht.
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![Long and interesting letter, handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Baruch Rubin. New York, [ca. 1920s-1930s].
The Rebbe describ](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/319.jpg "Letter from Rebbe Chaim Baruch Rubin of Nowy Wiśnicz")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Long and interesting letter, handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Baruch Rubin. New York, [ca. 1920s-1930s].
The Rebbe describes his daughter's engagement to the son of the Rebbe of Kolaczyce: "the groom is a G-d fearing Torah scholar, with wonderful character traits" [the groom is evidently R. Aharon Halberstam, rabbi of Osiek, son of R. Sinai Halberstam of Kolaczyce and Żmigród]. The letter also mentions preparations for the wedding of his son in Cheshvan, "But sadly I have not a penny to my name, and no natural means of meeting the wedding expenses, but G-d's hand will support me, and I depend on Him for my salvation…".
Rebbe Chaim Baruch Rubin (1882-1943) was the son and successor of Rebbe Naftali Rubin, rabbi of Nowy Wiśnicz, and grandson of R. Yechekel Halberstam of Shineva (Sieniawa). During the Holocaust, he hid in the Bochnia Ghetto together with Rebbe Aharon of Belz. When their hiding place was discovered by the Nazis, Rebbe Chaim presented himself as the Belzer Rebbe in order to save Rebbe Aharon. The Nazis killed him, but his death allowed Rebbe Aharon to escape. His entire family perished during the war, with the exception of his youngest son, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel Rubin.
Handwritten letter (approximately 15 written lines) on official stationary. 29 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears to the fold lines without damage to text.
The Rebbe describes his daughter's engagement to the son of the Rebbe of Kolaczyce: "the groom is a G-d fearing Torah scholar, with wonderful character traits" [the groom is evidently R. Aharon Halberstam, rabbi of Osiek, son of R. Sinai Halberstam of Kolaczyce and Żmigród]. The letter also mentions preparations for the wedding of his son in Cheshvan, "But sadly I have not a penny to my name, and no natural means of meeting the wedding expenses, but G-d's hand will support me, and I depend on Him for my salvation…".
Rebbe Chaim Baruch Rubin (1882-1943) was the son and successor of Rebbe Naftali Rubin, rabbi of Nowy Wiśnicz, and grandson of R. Yechekel Halberstam of Shineva (Sieniawa). During the Holocaust, he hid in the Bochnia Ghetto together with Rebbe Aharon of Belz. When their hiding place was discovered by the Nazis, Rebbe Chaim presented himself as the Belzer Rebbe in order to save Rebbe Aharon. The Nazis killed him, but his death allowed Rebbe Aharon to escape. His entire family perished during the war, with the exception of his youngest son, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel Rubin.
Handwritten letter (approximately 15 written lines) on official stationary. 29 cm. Fair-good condition. Tears to the fold lines without damage to text.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Postcard with a letter on each side. The front contains a handwritten, signed letter from Rebbe Avigdor Halberstam, and the reverse contains a letter from his brother-in-law, Rebbe Elazar Rubin. Nowy Wiśnicz, [ca. 1910].
The letters refer to the purchase of holy books.
Rebbe Elazar Rubin, was the seventh son of Rebbe Naftali Rubin. He succeeded his father-in-law, R. Shalom Halberstam (son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice) as rabbi of Nisko, near Rudnik.
His brother-in-law, Rebbe Avigdor Halberstam, (passed away 1914), was the son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Halberstam of Frysztak, and a scion of Shineva-Sanz. His brother was R. Chuna Halberstam of Kolaczyce. He married his cousin, the daughter of his great-uncle R. Naftali Rubin of Nowy Wiśnicz, son-in-law of R. Yechezkel of Shineva (Sieniawa). All his descendants perished during the Holocaust.
Postcard, 14X9 cm. Good condition.
The letters refer to the purchase of holy books.
Rebbe Elazar Rubin, was the seventh son of Rebbe Naftali Rubin. He succeeded his father-in-law, R. Shalom Halberstam (son of Rebbe Baruch of Gorlice) as rabbi of Nisko, near Rudnik.
His brother-in-law, Rebbe Avigdor Halberstam, (passed away 1914), was the son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Halberstam of Frysztak, and a scion of Shineva-Sanz. His brother was R. Chuna Halberstam of Kolaczyce. He married his cousin, the daughter of his great-uncle R. Naftali Rubin of Nowy Wiśnicz, son-in-law of R. Yechezkel of Shineva (Sieniawa). All his descendants perished during the Holocaust.
Postcard, 14X9 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Letter signed by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam. Netanya, 1966.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationary and signed in his hand: "The small Yekutiel Yehuda". The content of the letter refers to the spiritual dangers of the Netanya beaches, "Even the beach near our community has been desecrated… it has become mixed [gender]… and it is forbidden to frequent…"
The Klausenburg-Sanz Rebbe, R. Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam (1905-1994), was a prominent world-renowned rebbe. A venerable holy man and Torah scholar, he taught Torah and was active in many community projects. He was one of the primary rebuilders of Torah and Chassidic life during the fifty years following the Holocaust. He was the son of R. Zvi Halberstam, rabbi of Rudni, (son of R. Baruch of Gorlice, son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz), and was married to the daughter of R. Chaim Zvi Teitelbaum, (author of Atzei Chaim), rabbi of Sighet. His wife and all eleven of his children perished during the Holocaust, after which he remarried the daughter of R. Shmuel David Unger, rabbi of Nitra. From his youth he was famed as an exceptional Torah genius, proficient in the entire Talmud and poskim. A holy person with outstanding fear of Heaven, he maintained his dignity even during the terrible Holocaust years. He continued his holy service of G-d, including many halachic stringencies, even while working in Nazi concentration camps.
After the Holocaust, he worked tirelessly to re-ignite the holy spark of the Jewish inmates in the German DP camps. He established rabbinical institutions, synagogues, kosher kitchens and Torah education institutes and would travel from camp to camp to reinforce religious practice and to uplift the broken hearts of She'erit HaPleita (the Holocaust survivors). Later, he traveled to the US and to Eretz Israel and established the large Sanz Chassidic communities in the US, Jerusalem and Netanya. Each community is home to many yeshivot, Torah institutions and chessed organizations. He was instrumental in founding the Laniado Hospital in Netanya, which follows his Halachic rulings and standards until today. In his senior years, he founded the global Mifal HaShas, which tests thousands of Torah students on their knowledge of the Talmud and halacha each month.
His teachings of halacha, Torah and Chassidut are compiled in the series of books: Shefa Chaim, Divrei Torah and Divrei Yatziv responsa. His sons and successors are the present Klausenburg Rebbes in Netanya and in the US.
Official stationary, 25 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding creases, wear and stains.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationary and signed in his hand: "The small Yekutiel Yehuda". The content of the letter refers to the spiritual dangers of the Netanya beaches, "Even the beach near our community has been desecrated… it has become mixed [gender]… and it is forbidden to frequent…"
The Klausenburg-Sanz Rebbe, R. Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam (1905-1994), was a prominent world-renowned rebbe. A venerable holy man and Torah scholar, he taught Torah and was active in many community projects. He was one of the primary rebuilders of Torah and Chassidic life during the fifty years following the Holocaust. He was the son of R. Zvi Halberstam, rabbi of Rudni, (son of R. Baruch of Gorlice, son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz), and was married to the daughter of R. Chaim Zvi Teitelbaum, (author of Atzei Chaim), rabbi of Sighet. His wife and all eleven of his children perished during the Holocaust, after which he remarried the daughter of R. Shmuel David Unger, rabbi of Nitra. From his youth he was famed as an exceptional Torah genius, proficient in the entire Talmud and poskim. A holy person with outstanding fear of Heaven, he maintained his dignity even during the terrible Holocaust years. He continued his holy service of G-d, including many halachic stringencies, even while working in Nazi concentration camps.
After the Holocaust, he worked tirelessly to re-ignite the holy spark of the Jewish inmates in the German DP camps. He established rabbinical institutions, synagogues, kosher kitchens and Torah education institutes and would travel from camp to camp to reinforce religious practice and to uplift the broken hearts of She'erit HaPleita (the Holocaust survivors). Later, he traveled to the US and to Eretz Israel and established the large Sanz Chassidic communities in the US, Jerusalem and Netanya. Each community is home to many yeshivot, Torah institutions and chessed organizations. He was instrumental in founding the Laniado Hospital in Netanya, which follows his Halachic rulings and standards until today. In his senior years, he founded the global Mifal HaShas, which tests thousands of Torah students on their knowledge of the Talmud and halacha each month.
His teachings of halacha, Torah and Chassidut are compiled in the series of books: Shefa Chaim, Divrei Torah and Divrei Yatziv responsa. His sons and successors are the present Klausenburg Rebbes in Netanya and in the US.
Official stationary, 25 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding creases, wear and stains.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Autograph letter (about 12 lines) signed by R. Moshe Yitzchak Gvirtzman (Gewircman), Rebbe of Pshevorsk (Przeworsk). Antwerp, [undated].
The letter requests assistance for a young Ba'al Teshuvah who wished to marry. The Rebbe refers to the addressee as one who is "ready and willing to become a great rich man". These words are underlined three times. The end of the letter blesses the addressee with "abundant and good livelihood", and is signed, "The small Moshe Yitzchak, descendent of the great R. Elimelech, rabbi of all of Israel."
Rebbe Moshe Yitzchak Gvirtzman, known as Rebbe Itzikel of Przeworsk (1882-Yom Kippur 1975), was a fifth generation descendent of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk. He was a close Chassid of Rebbe Yechezkel of Shineva (Sieniawa) and his son the Divrei Simcha of Cieszanów. He served as Rebbe of Przeworsk after being exiled to Siberia during the Holocaust, he returned via Poland and France and finally settled in Antwerp. He was known for his holiness as well as his exceptional abstention and self-denial (for years he never rested his feet on his bed and would sleep in a sitting position). He followed in the footsteps of his outstanding grandfather, author of the Noam Elimelech, who integrated clinging to G-d with loving-kindness to his fellow Jews. Thousands flocked to his court seeking his wise counsel as well as his prayers on behalf of the ill and suffering. He was also famous for his kindness and generosity, including the distribution of large amounts of money to needy Jews throughout the world.
21 cm. Good condition. Filing holes and folding creases. Embossed stamps.
The letter requests assistance for a young Ba'al Teshuvah who wished to marry. The Rebbe refers to the addressee as one who is "ready and willing to become a great rich man". These words are underlined three times. The end of the letter blesses the addressee with "abundant and good livelihood", and is signed, "The small Moshe Yitzchak, descendent of the great R. Elimelech, rabbi of all of Israel."
Rebbe Moshe Yitzchak Gvirtzman, known as Rebbe Itzikel of Przeworsk (1882-Yom Kippur 1975), was a fifth generation descendent of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk. He was a close Chassid of Rebbe Yechezkel of Shineva (Sieniawa) and his son the Divrei Simcha of Cieszanów. He served as Rebbe of Przeworsk after being exiled to Siberia during the Holocaust, he returned via Poland and France and finally settled in Antwerp. He was known for his holiness as well as his exceptional abstention and self-denial (for years he never rested his feet on his bed and would sleep in a sitting position). He followed in the footsteps of his outstanding grandfather, author of the Noam Elimelech, who integrated clinging to G-d with loving-kindness to his fellow Jews. Thousands flocked to his court seeking his wise counsel as well as his prayers on behalf of the ill and suffering. He was also famous for his kindness and generosity, including the distribution of large amounts of money to needy Jews throughout the world.
21 cm. Good condition. Filing holes and folding creases. Embossed stamps.
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![Autograph letter signed by Rebbe Yosef Leifer. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, [ca. 1930s].
New Year's greetings sent by R. Y](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale57-public/323.jpg "New Year's Greeting Letter from the First Pittsburgher Rebbe, R. Yosef")
Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Autograph letter signed by Rebbe Yosef Leifer. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, [ca. 1930s].
New Year's greetings sent by R. Yosef to his brother R. Meir, Rebbe of Cleveland: "May G-d in is great kindness grant us health and long life… and may we all be worthy on the upcoming Rosh Hashanah to be signed and sealed in the book of life, and may the upcoming year be filled with blessing and joy…".
The first Rebbe of Pittsburgh, R. Yosef Leifer, (1891-1966) was the son of rebbe Yissachar Berish of Satmar, (1850-1906) and grandson of Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna. After his marriage, he became Rebbe in Carei (Nagykaroly), Romania. He immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he established his Chassidic court, which developed into one of the important Chassidic centers in the United States. His son, Rebbe Avraham Abba of Pittsburgh-Ashdod, related that upon awakening every day, his father would recite the traditional "Modeh Ani" prayer and then add his own prayer in Yiddish: "Holy Father! Please help me to remain unaffected by the American atmosphere!" When Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar arrived in the United States, he attested that the Pittsburgher Rebbe was the only one to be unaffected by the prevailing American culture.
The recipient of the letter was his brother, R. Meir Leifer, originally Rebbe in Budapest, where he provided assistance to hundreds of people during WWI. He immigrated to the United States during the 1930s and established his Chassidic court in Cleveland, Ohio.
Official stationary, 28.5 cm. 13 handwritten lines. Good condition. Slight staining and folding creases.
New Year's greetings sent by R. Yosef to his brother R. Meir, Rebbe of Cleveland: "May G-d in is great kindness grant us health and long life… and may we all be worthy on the upcoming Rosh Hashanah to be signed and sealed in the book of life, and may the upcoming year be filled with blessing and joy…".
The first Rebbe of Pittsburgh, R. Yosef Leifer, (1891-1966) was the son of rebbe Yissachar Berish of Satmar, (1850-1906) and grandson of Rebbe Mordechai of Nadvorna. After his marriage, he became Rebbe in Carei (Nagykaroly), Romania. He immigrated to the United States in the 1920s and settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he established his Chassidic court, which developed into one of the important Chassidic centers in the United States. His son, Rebbe Avraham Abba of Pittsburgh-Ashdod, related that upon awakening every day, his father would recite the traditional "Modeh Ani" prayer and then add his own prayer in Yiddish: "Holy Father! Please help me to remain unaffected by the American atmosphere!" When Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar arrived in the United States, he attested that the Pittsburgher Rebbe was the only one to be unaffected by the prevailing American culture.
The recipient of the letter was his brother, R. Meir Leifer, originally Rebbe in Budapest, where he provided assistance to hundreds of people during WWI. He immigrated to the United States during the 1930s and established his Chassidic court in Cleveland, Ohio.
Official stationary, 28.5 cm. 13 handwritten lines. Good condition. Slight staining and folding creases.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $550
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Autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn, Rebbe of Toldot Aharon, and three documents, two of which are signed by the Rebbe.
* Autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn (approximately 24 lines). Beit Chilkiya, [1962]. The letter was sent to one of the Rebbe's followers in Mexico, and contains encouragement for his mission there: "May G-d open the gates of success before you, since every step that we take is guarded by Him. The Zohar explains that one who is in a state of development and growth is in partnership with the Shechina, and therefore becomes worthy of salvation." The Rebbe signs the letter with New Year's greetings: "Since the holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are approaching, may we merit returning to G-d wholeheartedly, and may the New Year and its blessings begin."
* Three documents regarding the charity fund established by Avraham Aharon Frankel: will of Avraham Aharon Frankel, committee protocol and letter of agreement. All the documents are signed by Avraham Aharon Frankel, and two are signed by the committee members, headed by "Avraham Yitzchak Kahn".
R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn, Rebbe of Toldot Aharon, was a descendent of R. Avraham Yitzchak ben R. Shmuel Heller, rabbi of Safed. He was born in Safed in 1914, and emigrated with his family to Sighet (Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania) in 1918, where he became a student of R. Yoel Teitelbaum in Satmar. In Europe, he married the daughter of R. Aharon Roth, author of "Shomer Emunim", and became his disciple, returning with him to Eretz Israel in 1939. Following his father-in-law's passing in 1947, he became Rebbe of "Toldot Aharon" - a new chassidut that soon established itself as a dominant force in Jerusalem. His opinions regarding Chassidic matters, religious battles in Jerusalem and separation from the Zionist mainstream were regarded as decisive and binding by many. After his passing, his sons became the Rebbes of "Toldot Aharon", "Toldot Avraham Yitzchak" and "Mevakshei Emunah".
Aerogram + 4 typewritten pages. Size varies. Good condition.
* Autograph letter signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn (approximately 24 lines). Beit Chilkiya, [1962]. The letter was sent to one of the Rebbe's followers in Mexico, and contains encouragement for his mission there: "May G-d open the gates of success before you, since every step that we take is guarded by Him. The Zohar explains that one who is in a state of development and growth is in partnership with the Shechina, and therefore becomes worthy of salvation." The Rebbe signs the letter with New Year's greetings: "Since the holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are approaching, may we merit returning to G-d wholeheartedly, and may the New Year and its blessings begin."
* Three documents regarding the charity fund established by Avraham Aharon Frankel: will of Avraham Aharon Frankel, committee protocol and letter of agreement. All the documents are signed by Avraham Aharon Frankel, and two are signed by the committee members, headed by "Avraham Yitzchak Kahn".
R. Avraham Yitzchak Kahn, Rebbe of Toldot Aharon, was a descendent of R. Avraham Yitzchak ben R. Shmuel Heller, rabbi of Safed. He was born in Safed in 1914, and emigrated with his family to Sighet (Sighetu Marmatiei, Romania) in 1918, where he became a student of R. Yoel Teitelbaum in Satmar. In Europe, he married the daughter of R. Aharon Roth, author of "Shomer Emunim", and became his disciple, returning with him to Eretz Israel in 1939. Following his father-in-law's passing in 1947, he became Rebbe of "Toldot Aharon" - a new chassidut that soon established itself as a dominant force in Jerusalem. His opinions regarding Chassidic matters, religious battles in Jerusalem and separation from the Zionist mainstream were regarded as decisive and binding by many. After his passing, his sons became the Rebbes of "Toldot Aharon", "Toldot Avraham Yitzchak" and "Mevakshei Emunah".
Aerogram + 4 typewritten pages. Size varies. Good condition.
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Letters - Chassidism
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,125
Including buyer's premium
Collection of letters and autographs from some of the greatest Rebbes of our generation:
* Handwritten, signed letter from R. Shalom Noach Berezovsky, the Admor of Slonim. Jerusalem, 1984. * Handwritten, signed New Year's greeting card from R. Moshe Leib Rabinovitz, Admor of Munkatch. [New York, 1967]. * Handwritten, signed letter from R. Moshe Yechiel Halevi Epstein, Admor of Ozerov. Tel Aviv, [ca. 1950-1960]. * Important letter handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak Hakohen Kahn, Admor of Toldot Aharon. Jerusalem [1964]. * Handwritten, signed letter from R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel Weinberg, Admor of Slonim-Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, 1955. * Handwritten, signed dedication from R. Aharon Teitelbaum of Satmar. * Checks with the (English) signatures of R. Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman and R. Moshe Hager. * Letter in the name of R. Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam, Admor of Sanz Klausenberg. Kiryat Sanz, [Netanya 1970]. * Letter signed by R. Elazar Yitzchak Isaac Horowitz, Admor of Spinka.
Ten signed items, including 8 letters. Size varies. Good condition.
* Handwritten, signed letter from R. Shalom Noach Berezovsky, the Admor of Slonim. Jerusalem, 1984. * Handwritten, signed New Year's greeting card from R. Moshe Leib Rabinovitz, Admor of Munkatch. [New York, 1967]. * Handwritten, signed letter from R. Moshe Yechiel Halevi Epstein, Admor of Ozerov. Tel Aviv, [ca. 1950-1960]. * Important letter handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak Hakohen Kahn, Admor of Toldot Aharon. Jerusalem [1964]. * Handwritten, signed letter from R. Avraham Yehoshua Heschel Weinberg, Admor of Slonim-Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv, 1955. * Handwritten, signed dedication from R. Aharon Teitelbaum of Satmar. * Checks with the (English) signatures of R. Mordechai Shalom Yosef Freidman and R. Moshe Hager. * Letter in the name of R. Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam, Admor of Sanz Klausenberg. Kiryat Sanz, [Netanya 1970]. * Letter signed by R. Elazar Yitzchak Isaac Horowitz, Admor of Spinka.
Ten signed items, including 8 letters. Size varies. Good condition.
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Letters - Chassidism
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![Collection of dozens of letters and papers handwritten by the Kabbalist R. Yehuda Zev Leibowitz. [Tel Aviv, 1971-1977].
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $6,875
Including buyer's premium
Collection of dozens of letters and papers handwritten by the Kabbalist R. Yehuda Zev Leibowitz. [Tel Aviv, 1971-1977].
The letters were sent to his colleague R. Yosef Weinstock, one of the greatest students of R. Yehuda Ashlag, the "Baal HaSulam" and the disseminator of his teachings. The letters contain important Kabbalistic content, commentaries on the Zohar and other hidden teachings, Chassidic Torah teachings, and stories and lessons in the name of the great Chassidic masters, primarily the Rebbes of Belz and R. Yehuda Ashlag. One of the letters refers to the ability of R. Ashlag to bring salvation even after his passing.
Several of the letters deal with the publication of the works of R. Yosef Weinstock and R. Yehuda Zev.
The Kabbalist R. Yehuda Zev Leibowitz (1921-2010) was a disciple of R. Yehuda Ashlag, the "Baal Hasulam" and one of the hidden holy men of his generation. He was a master of the revealed as well as the hidden (Kabbalistic) Torah. His writings have been printed as the books "Kol Yehuda Baal HaKetavim", "VeZot LeYehuda", "Yizal Mayim MiDaliyav", "Ohr Levi", "Ziv Yehuda" and others. He was born in Satmar, Hungary, and was a student of R. Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar and R. Yehuda Rosner, rabbi of Szekelyhid (today Sacueni, Romania), author of "Imrei Yehuda". After surviving the Holocaust he made his way to Eretz Israel, where he joined a group of disciples of R. Yehuda Ashlag, the "Baal Hasulam". The group included the Kabbalistic scholars R. Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, R. Moshe Yair Weinstock and R. Yosef Wienstock. Unlike the other members of the group, R. Yehuda Zev's greatness remained hidden. However, he corresponded with many of the Torah leaders of his day, including the Rebbes of Belz and Sanz-Klausenberg, who regarded him as one of the thirty-six hidden righteous people whose merit supports their generation. Upon the advice of the Chazon Ish, he was employed as a construction worker and lived in a single room in Tel Aviv. He thus managed to avoid the limelight until his final years, when he moved near relatives in Bnei Brak and gained renown as a miracle worker and holy man. From then until his passing in 2010, he was approached by many for blessings and salvation.
Approx. 60 items; including 46 signed letters (23 postcards and 23 long letters), over 12 typed pages, several with handwritten additions, 3 signed "Yehuda Zev". Size and condition vary; overall good condition.
The letters were sent to his colleague R. Yosef Weinstock, one of the greatest students of R. Yehuda Ashlag, the "Baal HaSulam" and the disseminator of his teachings. The letters contain important Kabbalistic content, commentaries on the Zohar and other hidden teachings, Chassidic Torah teachings, and stories and lessons in the name of the great Chassidic masters, primarily the Rebbes of Belz and R. Yehuda Ashlag. One of the letters refers to the ability of R. Ashlag to bring salvation even after his passing.
Several of the letters deal with the publication of the works of R. Yosef Weinstock and R. Yehuda Zev.
The Kabbalist R. Yehuda Zev Leibowitz (1921-2010) was a disciple of R. Yehuda Ashlag, the "Baal Hasulam" and one of the hidden holy men of his generation. He was a master of the revealed as well as the hidden (Kabbalistic) Torah. His writings have been printed as the books "Kol Yehuda Baal HaKetavim", "VeZot LeYehuda", "Yizal Mayim MiDaliyav", "Ohr Levi", "Ziv Yehuda" and others. He was born in Satmar, Hungary, and was a student of R. Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar and R. Yehuda Rosner, rabbi of Szekelyhid (today Sacueni, Romania), author of "Imrei Yehuda". After surviving the Holocaust he made his way to Eretz Israel, where he joined a group of disciples of R. Yehuda Ashlag, the "Baal Hasulam". The group included the Kabbalistic scholars R. Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, R. Moshe Yair Weinstock and R. Yosef Wienstock. Unlike the other members of the group, R. Yehuda Zev's greatness remained hidden. However, he corresponded with many of the Torah leaders of his day, including the Rebbes of Belz and Sanz-Klausenberg, who regarded him as one of the thirty-six hidden righteous people whose merit supports their generation. Upon the advice of the Chazon Ish, he was employed as a construction worker and lived in a single room in Tel Aviv. He thus managed to avoid the limelight until his final years, when he moved near relatives in Bnei Brak and gained renown as a miracle worker and holy man. From then until his passing in 2010, he was approached by many for blessings and salvation.
Approx. 60 items; including 46 signed letters (23 postcards and 23 long letters), over 12 typed pages, several with handwritten additions, 3 signed "Yehuda Zev". Size and condition vary; overall good condition.
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Letters - Chassidism
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