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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
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Two large volumes comprising a varied collection of important Chassidic and Kabbalistic works printed from 1681-1889. The books were printed in Russia, Poland, Salonika, Livorno and Jerusalem. Several are first editions.
* Sefer Shaar Gan Eden by the Kabbalist R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezritch. Korets, [1803]. Kabbalistic illustrations. First edition. Contains the approbations of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, R. Meir of Brody, R. Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and others. The title page mentions that the Baal Shem Tov reviewed the manuscript and "hugged and kissed the writings…". Stefansky, Chassidut no. 588.
* The Second and Third She'arim; Shaar Maamarei HaRashbi and Shaar Maamarei Razal - taken from "Shmoneh She'arim" by R. Chaim Vital. [Salonika, 1862]. First edition. Owner's signature from 1929: "This belongs to me, the servant of G-d, Chai Avner Yisrael Azulai".
* Sefer Me'il Kodesh U'Beged Yesha, Glosses to Sefer Etz Chaim and Shaar HaKavannot by R. Aharon Ferara. Jerusalem, [1888]. Published by his son R. Yitzchak Moshe. First title page in golden ink. Separate title page for glosses to Shaar HaKavannot. Page 45 contains a dedication to Baron Shimon Wolf Rothschild [with the name of his wife, Chana Matilda, added in the handwriting of R. Yitzchak Moshe Ferara] and to Sir Moses Montefiore. Pages 47-49 contain a eulogy for the author, who passed away during the printing on Sept. 2, 1888, by R. Akiva Yosef Shlesinger. S. Halevi no. 623-624.
* Sefer Shaar HaHakdamot, first Shaar of R. Chaim Vital's Shmoneh She'arim. Jerusalem, [1865]. R. Yisrael Bak press. (R. Yisrael was a disciple of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv.) First edition. Handwritten notes on the page preceding the title page. S. Halevi no. 227.
* Sefer Shaar Ruch Hakodesh, seventh Shaar of R. Chaim Vital's Shmoneh She'arim. Jerusalem, 1874. Yitzchak Gashtzini printing. Second edition. S. Halevi no. 227.
* Three pages of prayers and segulot printed in Jerusalem by R. Aharon Ferara and his son R. Yitzchak Moshe. "Prayer for Livelihood", prayer "when recited in purity will protect from harm by day and night", prayer of R. Yishmael Kohen Gadol, and prayers and memorial services for the donors to the Beit El Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1888. See S. Halevi no. 163.
* Sefer Emet L'Yaakov with Sfat Emet pamphlet by R. Yaakov She'altiel Ninio (son-in-law of R. "Senor" Chaim Shmuel Hakohen Konorti of Tiberias), with Chasdei David pamphlet by R. David Magar. Livorno, [1843].
* Sefer Chiddushei R. Tzvi Elimelech on the laws of Chanukah, by R. Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov, author of the "Bnei Yissaschar". Premysl, 1886. Second edition.
* Commentary of R. Eliezer of Worms (the Baal Harokeach) to Sefer HaYetzirah. Contains the glosses of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov. The end of the book includes anthologies and additions to the works of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov: Derech Edosecha, Derech Pikudecha and Igra D'Kallah. Premysl, [1883]. First edition of the additions.
* Sefer Kaneh Chochmah, 17 homilies on the Torah and repentance, "regarding the commandments, the festivals, and the High Holy Days", by R. Yehudah Leib Pochovitzer of Pinsk. Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, [1681].
* Sefer Derech Chochmah (Kaneh Chochmah II), 32 chapters of faith and ethics, "the proper method of behavior to reach the World to Come…written by the great R. Yehuda Leib of Pinsk". Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, [1683].
Two volumes comprising more than ten books. 29.5-31 cm. Condition varies. Non-original bindings.
* Sefer Shaar Gan Eden by the Kabbalist R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezritch. Korets, [1803]. Kabbalistic illustrations. First edition. Contains the approbations of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, R. Meir of Brody, R. Ephraim Zalman Margaliot and others. The title page mentions that the Baal Shem Tov reviewed the manuscript and "hugged and kissed the writings…". Stefansky, Chassidut no. 588.
* The Second and Third She'arim; Shaar Maamarei HaRashbi and Shaar Maamarei Razal - taken from "Shmoneh She'arim" by R. Chaim Vital. [Salonika, 1862]. First edition. Owner's signature from 1929: "This belongs to me, the servant of G-d, Chai Avner Yisrael Azulai".
* Sefer Me'il Kodesh U'Beged Yesha, Glosses to Sefer Etz Chaim and Shaar HaKavannot by R. Aharon Ferara. Jerusalem, [1888]. Published by his son R. Yitzchak Moshe. First title page in golden ink. Separate title page for glosses to Shaar HaKavannot. Page 45 contains a dedication to Baron Shimon Wolf Rothschild [with the name of his wife, Chana Matilda, added in the handwriting of R. Yitzchak Moshe Ferara] and to Sir Moses Montefiore. Pages 47-49 contain a eulogy for the author, who passed away during the printing on Sept. 2, 1888, by R. Akiva Yosef Shlesinger. S. Halevi no. 623-624.
* Sefer Shaar HaHakdamot, first Shaar of R. Chaim Vital's Shmoneh She'arim. Jerusalem, [1865]. R. Yisrael Bak press. (R. Yisrael was a disciple of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv.) First edition. Handwritten notes on the page preceding the title page. S. Halevi no. 227.
* Sefer Shaar Ruch Hakodesh, seventh Shaar of R. Chaim Vital's Shmoneh She'arim. Jerusalem, 1874. Yitzchak Gashtzini printing. Second edition. S. Halevi no. 227.
* Three pages of prayers and segulot printed in Jerusalem by R. Aharon Ferara and his son R. Yitzchak Moshe. "Prayer for Livelihood", prayer "when recited in purity will protect from harm by day and night", prayer of R. Yishmael Kohen Gadol, and prayers and memorial services for the donors to the Beit El Yeshiva in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1888. See S. Halevi no. 163.
* Sefer Emet L'Yaakov with Sfat Emet pamphlet by R. Yaakov She'altiel Ninio (son-in-law of R. "Senor" Chaim Shmuel Hakohen Konorti of Tiberias), with Chasdei David pamphlet by R. David Magar. Livorno, [1843].
* Sefer Chiddushei R. Tzvi Elimelech on the laws of Chanukah, by R. Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov, author of the "Bnei Yissaschar". Premysl, 1886. Second edition.
* Commentary of R. Eliezer of Worms (the Baal Harokeach) to Sefer HaYetzirah. Contains the glosses of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov. The end of the book includes anthologies and additions to the works of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov: Derech Edosecha, Derech Pikudecha and Igra D'Kallah. Premysl, [1883]. First edition of the additions.
* Sefer Kaneh Chochmah, 17 homilies on the Torah and repentance, "regarding the commandments, the festivals, and the High Holy Days", by R. Yehudah Leib Pochovitzer of Pinsk. Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, [1681].
* Sefer Derech Chochmah (Kaneh Chochmah II), 32 chapters of faith and ethics, "the proper method of behavior to reach the World to Come…written by the great R. Yehuda Leib of Pinsk". Frankfurt-an-der-Oder, [1683].
Two volumes comprising more than ten books. 29.5-31 cm. Condition varies. Non-original bindings.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $3,500
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Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic essays on the Torah by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov (founder of the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty). Lemberg (Lviv), "1802" [1833]. First edition.
R. Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1825, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, p. 98), was the founder of the Kosov-Viznitz dynasty. He was the son of R. Ya'akov Koppel Chassid, who was among the close followers of the Ba'al Shem Tov and leader of prayers in his Beit Midrash. He was a disciple of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk and of Rebbe Meshulam Feivish Heller, author of Yosher Divrei Emet. After the passing of R. Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna, R. Hager became the leader of his Chassidim. His teachings were printed in the book Ahavat Shalom after his passing.
[4], 131 leaves. Faulty pagination. Leaves 63-64 are bound after leaf 58, and leaves 111-112 are bound after leaf 90. 21.5 cm. Condition varies; good-fair. Stains and wear. Repaired tears and worming with damage to text, especially to the first 20 leaves. Strengthening and slight repairs to several other pages. Margins cut flush with the text in several places. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18. The date 1802 printed on the title page is false [apparently due to censor restrictions], and the real date of printing is 1833. See: Avraham Ya'ari, The Printing House of Rabbanit Judith Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 1940, p. 107.
R. Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1825, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, p. 98), was the founder of the Kosov-Viznitz dynasty. He was the son of R. Ya'akov Koppel Chassid, who was among the close followers of the Ba'al Shem Tov and leader of prayers in his Beit Midrash. He was a disciple of Rebbe Elimelech of Lizhensk and of Rebbe Meshulam Feivish Heller, author of Yosher Divrei Emet. After the passing of R. Zvi Hirsh of Nadvirna, R. Hager became the leader of his Chassidim. His teachings were printed in the book Ahavat Shalom after his passing.
[4], 131 leaves. Faulty pagination. Leaves 63-64 are bound after leaf 58, and leaves 111-112 are bound after leaf 90. 21.5 cm. Condition varies; good-fair. Stains and wear. Repaired tears and worming with damage to text, especially to the first 20 leaves. Strengthening and slight repairs to several other pages. Margins cut flush with the text in several places. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18. The date 1802 printed on the title page is false [apparently due to censor restrictions], and the real date of printing is 1833. See: Avraham Ya'ari, The Printing House of Rabbanit Judith Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 1940, p. 107.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $3,750
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Avodat Yisrael, homilies on the Torah and on Pirkei Avot, by the Magid R. Yisrael of Koznitz. Józefów, 1842. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Hofstein, known as the Magid of Koznitz (Kozienice) (1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D've Ila'i writes in his approbation: "…His words burn like fire… inspire the heart of the reader…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Sieniawa said: "All the books of the disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov are holy yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
Both title pages bear ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps of R. Menachem Mendel Nissan Rowitsky, author of Matzmi'ach Yeshuot (Krakow, 1909).
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Two title pages. Bluish paper. 20 cm. Condition of leaves varies. Most leaves are in good condition. The title pages and first leaves are detached, with stains and significant wear. Stains to all leaves. The two last leaves are detached. In several places, the leaves are cut on the border of the text. Old binding.
Does not include leaf [5] with three approbations, which was added to only some copies, because these approbations were brought to the printer only after he had already completed printing the book.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452.
The author, R. Yisrael Hofstein, known as the Magid of Koznitz (Kozienice) (1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D've Ila'i writes in his approbation: "…His words burn like fire… inspire the heart of the reader…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Sieniawa said: "All the books of the disciples of the Ba'al Shem Tov are holy yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
Both title pages bear ownership inscriptions, signatures and stamps of R. Menachem Mendel Nissan Rowitsky, author of Matzmi'ach Yeshuot (Krakow, 1909).
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Two title pages. Bluish paper. 20 cm. Condition of leaves varies. Most leaves are in good condition. The title pages and first leaves are detached, with stains and significant wear. Stains to all leaves. The two last leaves are detached. In several places, the leaves are cut on the border of the text. Old binding.
Does not include leaf [5] with three approbations, which was added to only some copies, because these approbations were brought to the printer only after he had already completed printing the book.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Da'at Kedoshim, regarding Kabbalah and Chassidut, by Rebbe Yehuda Tzvi Eichenstein, Rabbi of Razdol. Lviv, 1848. First edition.
Includes an approbation from R. Chaim Halberstam of Sanz, who praises the author's understanding of Kabbalistic matters, and underscores the importance of the book.
The author - Rebbe and Mekubal R. Yehuda Tzvi Eichenstein (1791-1847), an eminent rebbe of the Zhydachiv dynasty. He was the son of R. Moshe of Sambur and son-in-law of his uncle the "Ateret Tzvi" of Zhydachiv. This book was brought to print by his son-in-law, Rebbe Yechezkel Halberstam rabbi of Rozdol (later rabbi of Sieniawa), and by his student, the holy Mekubal R. Yitzchak Isaac Weiss (1824-1894), rabbi of Szolyva, uncle and teacher of the, first Rebbe of Spinka (Sapanta).
[2], 77 leaves. 24.5 cm. Thick, slightly greenish paper. Handsome copy with wide margins. Good condition. Non-original binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 133.
Includes an approbation from R. Chaim Halberstam of Sanz, who praises the author's understanding of Kabbalistic matters, and underscores the importance of the book.
The author - Rebbe and Mekubal R. Yehuda Tzvi Eichenstein (1791-1847), an eminent rebbe of the Zhydachiv dynasty. He was the son of R. Moshe of Sambur and son-in-law of his uncle the "Ateret Tzvi" of Zhydachiv. This book was brought to print by his son-in-law, Rebbe Yechezkel Halberstam rabbi of Rozdol (later rabbi of Sieniawa), and by his student, the holy Mekubal R. Yitzchak Isaac Weiss (1824-1894), rabbi of Szolyva, uncle and teacher of the, first Rebbe of Spinka (Sapanta).
[2], 77 leaves. 24.5 cm. Thick, slightly greenish paper. Handsome copy with wide margins. Good condition. Non-original binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 133.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
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Bat Ayin on the Torah, by R. Avraham Dov of Ovruch and Safed. Zhitomir: the Shapira brothers, R. Chanina Lipa, R. Aryeh Leib and R. Yehoshua Heshel, grandsons of the Slavita Rabbi, 1850.
Second edition, not identical to the first edition. This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, copied from a manuscript written by one of the Rebbe's disciples - Rabbi Yisrael of Fălticeni. In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir according to a different manuscript written by R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir, another disciple of the Rabbi of Ovruch. This edition has many additions and variations of content and style in comparison to the Jerusalem edition.
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), a famous Chassidic leader, disciple of R. Nachum and his son R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and of R. Zusha of Annopol and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Served for 40 years as Rabbi of Ovruch, and he was called: "the Holy Rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833, he ascended to Eretz Israel, to the city of Safed in which he established his Beit Midrash and led the Safed Chassidic community. The story of the miracle of his delivery from the tragic earthquake in 1837 is well-known. The quake happened during the time congregants gathered for the Mincha prayer in the synagogues (late afternoon). The Ovruch Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue and he lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash and all the surrounding people held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay. [Later, the Rebbe related that he saw that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the side and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that a fierce power had been granted to the Sitra Achra, therefore he just laid there submissively on the ground - "Wait a moment until the fury passes" (Yeshayahu)]. After the earthquake, he rebuilt the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. In 1841, he died of pestilence which plagued Safed; and after his death the plague ceased. Many wonders are told of his lofty holiness and of his great powers in performing wonders for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin was printed in Jerusalem in 1847 and a variation was printed in Zhitomir in 1850 and is considered a basic book of Chassidic thought.
[4], 244 pages (lacking last 5 leaves). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear to first leaves. Stains. Non-contemporary, slightly damaged binding.
Without the last five leaves containing halachic responsa by the author.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 104.
Second edition, not identical to the first edition. This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, copied from a manuscript written by one of the Rebbe's disciples - Rabbi Yisrael of Fălticeni. In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir according to a different manuscript written by R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir, another disciple of the Rabbi of Ovruch. This edition has many additions and variations of content and style in comparison to the Jerusalem edition.
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), a famous Chassidic leader, disciple of R. Nachum and his son R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and of R. Zusha of Annopol and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv. Served for 40 years as Rabbi of Ovruch, and he was called: "the Holy Rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833, he ascended to Eretz Israel, to the city of Safed in which he established his Beit Midrash and led the Safed Chassidic community. The story of the miracle of his delivery from the tragic earthquake in 1837 is well-known. The quake happened during the time congregants gathered for the Mincha prayer in the synagogues (late afternoon). The Ovruch Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue and he lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash and all the surrounding people held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay. [Later, the Rebbe related that he saw that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the side and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that a fierce power had been granted to the Sitra Achra, therefore he just laid there submissively on the ground - "Wait a moment until the fury passes" (Yeshayahu)]. After the earthquake, he rebuilt the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. In 1841, he died of pestilence which plagued Safed; and after his death the plague ceased. Many wonders are told of his lofty holiness and of his great powers in performing wonders for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin was printed in Jerusalem in 1847 and a variation was printed in Zhitomir in 1850 and is considered a basic book of Chassidic thought.
[4], 244 pages (lacking last 5 leaves). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear to first leaves. Stains. Non-contemporary, slightly damaged binding.
Without the last five leaves containing halachic responsa by the author.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 104.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Siddur "Avodah U'Moreh Derech" (Guide to Divine Service) according to minhag Sepharad (Chassidic custom). Two sections in one volume. ("Vilna") [Lviv, 1851]. Following the title page is an introduction from the publishers, R. Avraham Nissan Zis and R. Shmuel Goldberg. Part of the title page is printed in red ink.
With laws from "Derech Hachaim" by R. Yaakov of Lisa. Many Chassidic inclusions: "Chapters to recite before prayer", "Tikkunei Shabbat", "Ikvei Hatzon" commentary to Pirkei Avot, and others. The beginning of the first section includes "Proper behaviors from the great R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov". Printed according to the siddur "Avodah U'Moreh Derech" printed in Slavita. The title page lists the location (in Hebrew) as Vilna; however this is not correct; the siddur was printed in Lviv (Lemberg), as correctly noted on the title page in German.
Two sections in one volume. First section: [4], [10], 3-6, 9-38, 40-219 leaves (leaf 181 is missing and replaced from a different edition). Second section: [1], 1-56, 61-116 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Very worn. Dampstains and stains. Slight worming. Stamp of R. Yisrael Veltz, rabbi of Budapest. Old leather binding, rubbed.
Does not appear in the catalogue of the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Listed in the NLI catalogue and the Vinograd-Rosenfeld disk from old listings, without the pagination.
With laws from "Derech Hachaim" by R. Yaakov of Lisa. Many Chassidic inclusions: "Chapters to recite before prayer", "Tikkunei Shabbat", "Ikvei Hatzon" commentary to Pirkei Avot, and others. The beginning of the first section includes "Proper behaviors from the great R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov". Printed according to the siddur "Avodah U'Moreh Derech" printed in Slavita. The title page lists the location (in Hebrew) as Vilna; however this is not correct; the siddur was printed in Lviv (Lemberg), as correctly noted on the title page in German.
Two sections in one volume. First section: [4], [10], 3-6, 9-38, 40-219 leaves (leaf 181 is missing and replaced from a different edition). Second section: [1], 1-56, 61-116 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Very worn. Dampstains and stains. Slight worming. Stamp of R. Yisrael Veltz, rabbi of Budapest. Old leather binding, rubbed.
Does not appear in the catalogue of the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Listed in the NLI catalogue and the Vinograd-Rosenfeld disk from old listings, without the pagination.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Volume composed of five important Chassidic books printed in Chernivtsi:
1. Likutei Ramal, Chassidic Torah anthology on the weekly portions, by R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Teitelbaum of Sasiv. Chernivtsi 1856. First edition. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 293).
2. Tzava'at Rivash V'Hanhagot Yesharot. Testaments and practices of the Ba'al Shem Tov and of the Magid of Mezritch. With a letter by the Ramil [of Sasiv]. Chernivtsi, 1859.
3. Darkei Yesharim, "Virtuous practices by R. Mendel of Peremyshlyany". Chernivtsi, 1859.
4. Likutei Shoshanim, compilations of the teachings of R. Pinchas of Korets. Chernivtsi, 1859. Second edition.
5. Devarim Nechemadim, compilations of the teachings of R. Pinchas of Korets. Chernivtsi, 1859. Second edition. This book was erroneously attributed to R. Pinchas of Korets and "after searching… all the teachings were found in the same words in the book Ahavat Shalom by R. Menachem Mendel of Kosiv, Lemberg 1833" (Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 000171494, according to the article in the Siftei Yeshanim anthology, 8, Adar 1996, p. 55).
18 leaves; 20 leaves; 12 leaves; 11 leaves; 5 leaves. Approximately 16.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Worming. Various signatures and ownership inscriptions on endpapers. Non-contemporary worn binding.
1. Likutei Ramal, Chassidic Torah anthology on the weekly portions, by R. Moshe Yehuda Leib Teitelbaum of Sasiv. Chernivtsi 1856. First edition. (Stefansky Chassidut, no. 293).
2. Tzava'at Rivash V'Hanhagot Yesharot. Testaments and practices of the Ba'al Shem Tov and of the Magid of Mezritch. With a letter by the Ramil [of Sasiv]. Chernivtsi, 1859.
3. Darkei Yesharim, "Virtuous practices by R. Mendel of Peremyshlyany". Chernivtsi, 1859.
4. Likutei Shoshanim, compilations of the teachings of R. Pinchas of Korets. Chernivtsi, 1859. Second edition.
5. Devarim Nechemadim, compilations of the teachings of R. Pinchas of Korets. Chernivtsi, 1859. Second edition. This book was erroneously attributed to R. Pinchas of Korets and "after searching… all the teachings were found in the same words in the book Ahavat Shalom by R. Menachem Mendel of Kosiv, Lemberg 1833" (Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, Record 000171494, according to the article in the Siftei Yeshanim anthology, 8, Adar 1996, p. 55).
18 leaves; 20 leaves; 12 leaves; 11 leaves; 5 leaves. Approximately 16.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Worming. Various signatures and ownership inscriptions on endpapers. Non-contemporary worn binding.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Birkat David, Chassidic and Kabbalistic homilies on the Torah and Festivals, by R. David of Tolna. Zhitomir: Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshel Shapira grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, 1862. First edition. Two title pages and two introductions.
First edition printed during the lifetime of the author R. David Twersky of Tolna (1908-1982), son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. In his introduction, the author, known as a miracle worker, writes: "We shall merit pure future joy, and constant blessings".
Slight variations exist between the two title pages and the two introductions. The title pages and the introductions are almost identical with the exception of typographic changes and slight variations of the titles of the author and his distinguished forefathers. This does not explain the baffling purpose of the two title pages and introductions and whether this was done following the author's instructions.
[4], 143 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 101.
First edition printed during the lifetime of the author R. David Twersky of Tolna (1908-1982), son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. In his introduction, the author, known as a miracle worker, writes: "We shall merit pure future joy, and constant blessings".
Slight variations exist between the two title pages and the two introductions. The title pages and the introductions are almost identical with the exception of typographic changes and slight variations of the titles of the author and his distinguished forefathers. This does not explain the baffling purpose of the two title pages and introductions and whether this was done following the author's instructions.
[4], 143 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Old binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 101.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Five Books of the Torah with the Heichal HaBerachah commentary based on the kabbalistic teachings of the Ari and the Ba'al Shem Tov, by R. Yitzchak Yehudah Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Komarno. Lemberg: Pessel Balaban, [1864-1874]. First edition printed during the lifetime of author over the course of approximately ten years (order of printing: Bamidbar, 1864; Vayikra, 1866; Bereshit, 1869; Shmot, 1872; Devarim, 1874). Five volumes.
The Heichal HaBrachah Chumashim by the Mahari of Komarno is among the basic books of Hassidic thought and Kabbalah. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (Zhydachiv, The Divrei Chaim and his descendants, Rabbi Shalom Ber of Lubavitch and others).
In the author's letter sent to Hungary, regarding the distribution of the Chumashim with his holy commentary, he writes his special blessing and notes the Segula of his holy books: "… I guarantee that any person who possesses this Chumash will be spared from any harm and misfortune and illness and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing for success and wealth and longevity for him and his sons… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy… for long life".
Two title pages per volume. Bereshit: [2], 283, [9] leaves. Shemot: [2], 320, [46] leaves. Vayikra and Megillat Shir HaShirim: [3], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar and Megillat Ruth: [3], 225, [15] leaves. Lacking leaf [4], part of the author's introduction. Devarim and Megillat Kohelet and Megillat Eichah: [4], 211, [1], 25 leaves. Lacking last leaf of Kohelet.
5 volumes. Approximately 27-28 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears. Tears to the title pages of Bereshit, and a pasted leaf with handwritten dedication. Contemporary worn and damaged leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.
The Heichal HaBrachah Chumashim by the Mahari of Komarno is among the basic books of Hassidic thought and Kabbalah. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (Zhydachiv, The Divrei Chaim and his descendants, Rabbi Shalom Ber of Lubavitch and others).
In the author's letter sent to Hungary, regarding the distribution of the Chumashim with his holy commentary, he writes his special blessing and notes the Segula of his holy books: "… I guarantee that any person who possesses this Chumash will be spared from any harm and misfortune and illness and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing for success and wealth and longevity for him and his sons… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy… for long life".
Two title pages per volume. Bereshit: [2], 283, [9] leaves. Shemot: [2], 320, [46] leaves. Vayikra and Megillat Shir HaShirim: [3], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar and Megillat Ruth: [3], 225, [15] leaves. Lacking leaf [4], part of the author's introduction. Devarim and Megillat Kohelet and Megillat Eichah: [4], 211, [1], 25 leaves. Lacking last leaf of Kohelet.
5 volumes. Approximately 27-28 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears. Tears to the title pages of Bereshit, and a pasted leaf with handwritten dedication. Contemporary worn and damaged leather bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.
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Collection of Kabbalistic books from the Rebbes of Komarno:
1-3. Sefer Zohar Chai, commentary on the Zohar according to the writings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, by R. Yitzchak Isaac Safrin of Komarno. Lviv-Premysl, 1875-1881. Three volumes out of five: the second volume on Bereshit, the second volume on Shemot, and the volume on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.
4. Sefer Ohr Einayim, compilation of Kabbalistic concepts and explanations, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, [1882]. Tear to the bottom of the title page.
5. Sefer Ben Beiti, commentary on Sefer Bereshit, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, 1900.
6. Sefer Damesek Eliezer, commentary on the Zohar, Section VII, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno. Mukacheve, 1928. Signature on the title page: "The earth and its contents belong to G-d. Chaim Rotter".
6 volumes. Size and condition vary.
1-3. Sefer Zohar Chai, commentary on the Zohar according to the writings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov, by R. Yitzchak Isaac Safrin of Komarno. Lviv-Premysl, 1875-1881. Three volumes out of five: the second volume on Bereshit, the second volume on Shemot, and the volume on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 195.
4. Sefer Ohr Einayim, compilation of Kabbalistic concepts and explanations, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, [1882]. Tear to the bottom of the title page.
5. Sefer Ben Beiti, commentary on Sefer Bereshit, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarna. Premysl, 1900.
6. Sefer Damesek Eliezer, commentary on the Zohar, Section VII, by R. Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno. Mukacheve, 1928. Signature on the title page: "The earth and its contents belong to G-d. Chaim Rotter".
6 volumes. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Sefer Beit Aharon, on the Torah and service of G-d, by Rebbe Aharon Perlow of Karlin. Brody (Brod), 1875. First edition. Two title pages.
The beginning of the book contains letters and behavior recommendations from the Karlin Chassidic dynasty: Rebbe Aharon Hagadol of Karlin, his son Rebbe Asher (the first), his son Rebbe Aharon (the elder), and his son Rebbe Asher (the second).
[4] leaves, 316 pages, [3, 2] pages. Exceptionally wide margins. 28.5 cm. Most of the book is printed on high quality paper. Wear and detached leaves. Stains. Elegant leather binding, old and worn, in a worn cardboard case.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82. There are discrepancies between first edition volumes, since the edition was edited during printing. For example: this volume contains the paragraph "Let it be known that [this volume] has approbations from the great scholars and rabbis of our generation, as well as approbations from Sephardic rabbis… one who hearkens to these words will live in peace and receive many blessings". Other volumes contain this paragraph (with slightly different wording), in a different location. It is clear that this volume is the most complete and correct version of the first edition. [Regarding the corrections during the printing stages, see R. A. Shor, Regarding the Writing and Printing of the Beit Aharon Books, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, Year 6, Issue 1 (31), pp. 139-147].
The beginning of the book contains letters and behavior recommendations from the Karlin Chassidic dynasty: Rebbe Aharon Hagadol of Karlin, his son Rebbe Asher (the first), his son Rebbe Aharon (the elder), and his son Rebbe Asher (the second).
[4] leaves, 316 pages, [3, 2] pages. Exceptionally wide margins. 28.5 cm. Most of the book is printed on high quality paper. Wear and detached leaves. Stains. Elegant leather binding, old and worn, in a worn cardboard case.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 82. There are discrepancies between first edition volumes, since the edition was edited during printing. For example: this volume contains the paragraph "Let it be known that [this volume] has approbations from the great scholars and rabbis of our generation, as well as approbations from Sephardic rabbis… one who hearkens to these words will live in peace and receive many blessings". Other volumes contain this paragraph (with slightly different wording), in a different location. It is clear that this volume is the most complete and correct version of the first edition. [Regarding the corrections during the printing stages, see R. A. Shor, Regarding the Writing and Printing of the Beit Aharon Books, Beit Aharon VeYisrael, Year 6, Issue 1 (31), pp. 139-147].
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Responsa Divrei Chaim, sections I-II, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Lviv: Avraham Yitzchak Mankish, 1875. First edition.
"That I have collected… from the responsa that I discussed and corresponded with the great scholars of the generation… Chaim, rabbi of Sanz. Edited by the grandsons of the author".
[2], 134; [4], 120 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Most of the pages are in good condition. Tears and gluing on verso of title page, tears and gluing on the last pages. Binding with damaged leather spine.
"That I have collected… from the responsa that I discussed and corresponded with the great scholars of the generation… Chaim, rabbi of Sanz. Edited by the grandsons of the author".
[2], 134; [4], 120 leaves. 36.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Most of the pages are in good condition. Tears and gluing on verso of title page, tears and gluing on the last pages. Binding with damaged leather spine.
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