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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
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Manuscript, Torah commentary of the Ba'al Haturim with glosses and compilations; with commentary to Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim by R. Moshe Cordovero (Ramak). [Yemen, 17th century].
Commentary of R. Yaakov Ba'al HaTurim in Yemenite script (incomplete; several pages missing from the beginning of Sefer Bereshit and the middle of the volume). The scribe added many glosses in smaller handwriting in special "windows" left within the text for this purpose. These glosses include Torah novellae, mainly from Rabbenu Bachaye, but also from other sources. The text of the Ba'al HaTurim contains several minor changes from the printed version. The final page contains a copy of the colophon from the Constantinople printing, 1504. After the commentary of the Ba'al Haturim there is a separate title page that begins the commentary to "Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim" by R. Moshe Cordovero, copied from the Venice printing, 1587. The copy is almost complete. The end of the manuscript contains two leaves from "Sefer HaYirah" by Rabbenu Nissim of Gerona.
[140] leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming to many pages, with several instances of textual damage. New binding.
Commentary of R. Yaakov Ba'al HaTurim in Yemenite script (incomplete; several pages missing from the beginning of Sefer Bereshit and the middle of the volume). The scribe added many glosses in smaller handwriting in special "windows" left within the text for this purpose. These glosses include Torah novellae, mainly from Rabbenu Bachaye, but also from other sources. The text of the Ba'al HaTurim contains several minor changes from the printed version. The final page contains a copy of the colophon from the Constantinople printing, 1504. After the commentary of the Ba'al Haturim there is a separate title page that begins the commentary to "Seder Avodat Yom HaKippurim" by R. Moshe Cordovero, copied from the Venice printing, 1587. The copy is almost complete. The end of the manuscript contains two leaves from "Sefer HaYirah" by Rabbenu Nissim of Gerona.
[140] leaves. Approximately 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming to many pages, with several instances of textual damage. New binding.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
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Manuscript, Tikkun Leil Shavuot and Leil Hoshana Rabba. Sana'a, Yemen, 1728.
Complete manuscript in square and semi-cursive script. Vowelization to the words of the Torah and Nikkud Elyon above the words of the Targum of Parashat Vezot Habracha. Aidra Rabba and Aidra Zuta appear after the Mishnayot, with a "request" by R. Moshe Cordovero (Ramak).
The last page contains a colophon: "The small Moshe ben Saadia Alekti'i, in Sana'a, 1728, for Saadya ben Yeshua Almasriki".
[134] leaves. 16 cm. Light high quality European paper. Stains, wear to the margins. Worming. New binding.
Complete manuscript in square and semi-cursive script. Vowelization to the words of the Torah and Nikkud Elyon above the words of the Targum of Parashat Vezot Habracha. Aidra Rabba and Aidra Zuta appear after the Mishnayot, with a "request" by R. Moshe Cordovero (Ramak).
The last page contains a colophon: "The small Moshe ben Saadia Alekti'i, in Sana'a, 1728, for Saadya ben Yeshua Almasriki".
[134] leaves. 16 cm. Light high quality European paper. Stains, wear to the margins. Worming. New binding.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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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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Manuscript, Diwan - Zemirot, piyyutim and songs for Shabbat and Festivals, for marriage ceremonies and more. [Yemen], 1883. Hebrew and Judeo-Arabic.
Long and narrow format. At the beginning of the Diwan is an introduction by the scribe: "Thus says the servant, words of pleading; these are the beginning of my words to praise the Unlimited G-d". There follows a piyyut by the scribe: "Let the wise men rejoice, young and old, with the pure words of G-d". The colophon appears at the end of this piyyut: "Written by the young and unaccomplished scribe, Yichya ben Yichya Hamadi, Shevat, 1883". The end of the volume contains the wedding Sheva Brachot according to the Yemenite custom.
[159] leaves. 23X8 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Extensive worming, with damage to text. Repairs with paper in various locations. New binding.
Long and narrow format. At the beginning of the Diwan is an introduction by the scribe: "Thus says the servant, words of pleading; these are the beginning of my words to praise the Unlimited G-d". There follows a piyyut by the scribe: "Let the wise men rejoice, young and old, with the pure words of G-d". The colophon appears at the end of this piyyut: "Written by the young and unaccomplished scribe, Yichya ben Yichya Hamadi, Shevat, 1883". The end of the volume contains the wedding Sheva Brachot according to the Yemenite custom.
[159] leaves. 23X8 cm. Condition varies. Overall fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Extensive worming, with damage to text. Repairs with paper in various locations. New binding.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, "Aggadeta Depischa" - Passover Haggada. [Yemen, 19th century].
Complete manuscript in handsome Yemenite script. The manuscript opens with a Kabbalistic prayer from Sefer Chemdat Yamim. Red and black ink decorations surrounding the initials.
[17] leaves. 17 cm. Condition varies, overall fair condition. Dark stains and extensive wear on some of the pages. Gluing and repair marks on the inner margins of several pages. New binding.
Complete manuscript in handsome Yemenite script. The manuscript opens with a Kabbalistic prayer from Sefer Chemdat Yamim. Red and black ink decorations surrounding the initials.
[17] leaves. 17 cm. Condition varies, overall fair condition. Dark stains and extensive wear on some of the pages. Gluing and repair marks on the inner margins of several pages. New binding.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $2,125
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Manuscript, Avkat Rochel, anthology on the Torah, Nevi'im and more. Sana'a (Yemen), 1938.
Complete manuscript. Compiled from various compositions, including many kabbalistic books. Two Yemenite compositions by the name Avkat Rochel are known to exist. One was composed by R. Sa'id Alazani and the second by R. Shemarya son of Chalfon Yof'i. We could not connect this composition to either of these works.
At the beginning of the composition: "I have begun writing this book… Avkat Rochel here in the city of Sana'a…". At the end of the composition is a colophon: "The work has been completed on the 25th of Adar 1938… Sali' Ya'ish Ashram who sits at the head of the exiles…".
[148] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original leather binding.
Complete manuscript. Compiled from various compositions, including many kabbalistic books. Two Yemenite compositions by the name Avkat Rochel are known to exist. One was composed by R. Sa'id Alazani and the second by R. Shemarya son of Chalfon Yof'i. We could not connect this composition to either of these works.
At the beginning of the composition: "I have begun writing this book… Avkat Rochel here in the city of Sana'a…". At the end of the composition is a colophon: "The work has been completed on the 25th of Adar 1938… Sali' Ya'ish Ashram who sits at the head of the exiles…".
[148] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Original leather binding.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $400
Unsold
Collection of manuscripts on the laws of shechita and terefot, Yemen:
* Manuscript, Sha'arei Kedusha - Laws of shechita and terefot by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Lechem Todah commentary by R. Yichye Albedichi. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
30 leaves (the writer did not complete copying the text of Sha'arei Teshuva and left blank spaces on some pages).
* Manuscript, leaves fron the book Zikaron L'Vnei Yisrael, laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, leaves from a composition on the laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, customs of shechita. [Oriental script], 1955. 4 leaves. Colophon on last page: "The customs of shechita and terefot has been completed, David son of Masud Chaziza…5715".
* Manuscript, Mekor Chaim - Laws of shechita and terefot, by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Korban Todah and Be'er HaKar commentaries by R. Shalom Chabshush. [Yemen, first half of 20th century]. 63 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita (anthologies). [Yemen? 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita and terefot (anthologies). [Yemen, 20th century]. 14 leaves. Inscriptions of segulot and cures at the beginning.
7 manuscripts (incomplete, with the exception of the manuscript of Sha'arei Kedusha), size and condition vary.
* Manuscript, Sha'arei Kedusha - Laws of shechita and terefot by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Lechem Todah commentary by R. Yichye Albedichi. [Yemen, 19th/20th century].
30 leaves (the writer did not complete copying the text of Sha'arei Teshuva and left blank spaces on some pages).
* Manuscript, leaves fron the book Zikaron L'Vnei Yisrael, laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, leaves from a composition on the laws of terefot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, customs of shechita. [Oriental script], 1955. 4 leaves. Colophon on last page: "The customs of shechita and terefot has been completed, David son of Masud Chaziza…5715".
* Manuscript, Mekor Chaim - Laws of shechita and terefot, by R. Yichye Tzalach - the Maharitz, with the Korban Todah and Be'er HaKar commentaries by R. Shalom Chabshush. [Yemen, first half of 20th century]. 63 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita (anthologies). [Yemen? 19th/20th century]. 6 leaves.
* Manuscript, laws of shechita and terefot (anthologies). [Yemen, 20th century]. 14 leaves. Inscriptions of segulot and cures at the beginning.
7 manuscripts (incomplete, with the exception of the manuscript of Sha'arei Kedusha), size and condition vary.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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* Manuscript, Azharot, annulment of vows (from a Tiklal). [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 13 leaves.
* Manuscript, piyyutim and bakashot for Yom Kippur. The manuscript opens with Keter Torah by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 15 leaves.
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Azharot, Hasha'anot and other piyyutim. [Yemen, 19th century]. Bound unsystematically. 30 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 17 leaves.
* Manuscript leaves, Azharot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 4 leaves.
* Manuscript, tikunim for Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot, with compilations from the Zohar. [Oriental script (Persia?). 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
13 manuscripts (most lacking). Size and condition vary.
Large collection of manuscripts and parts of manuscripts from Yemen - Hosha'anot for Sukkot, piyyutim for Simchat Torah, Azharot for Shavuot, Keter Malchut for Yom Kippur, and other piyyutim.
* Manuscript, hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (from Tiklal). [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 11 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, with "Kabbalistic plea" by R. Yahya al-Dahiri. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 22 leaves.
Manuscript, piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Birkat HaMilah, annulment of vows, bakasha before blowing the shofar, Hosha'anot and piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 39 leaves.
* Manuscript, songs for Simchat Torah, with piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 33 leaves (lacking leaves in the middle).
* Manuscript, piyyutim and bakashot for Yom Kippur. The manuscript opens with Keter Torah by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 15 leaves.
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Azharot, Hasha'anot and other piyyutim. [Yemen, 19th century]. Bound unsystematically. 30 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves.
* Manuscript, Hosha'anot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 17 leaves.
* Manuscript leaves, Azharot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 4 leaves.
* Manuscript, tikunim for Sukkot, Pesach and Shavuot, with compilations from the Zohar. [Oriental script (Persia?). 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
13 manuscripts (most lacking). Size and condition vary.
Large collection of manuscripts and parts of manuscripts from Yemen - Hosha'anot for Sukkot, piyyutim for Simchat Torah, Azharot for Shavuot, Keter Malchut for Yom Kippur, and other piyyutim.
* Manuscript, hosha'anot and hakafot. [Yemen, 19th/20th century]. 18 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol (from Tiklal). [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 11 leaves.
* Manuscript, Keter Malchut by R. Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, with "Kabbalistic plea" by R. Yahya al-Dahiri. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 22 leaves.
Manuscript, piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 20th century]. 12 leaves
* Manuscript, Tiklal leaves, contains Birkat HaMilah, annulment of vows, bakasha before blowing the shofar, Hosha'anot and piyyutim for Simchat Torah. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 39 leaves.
* Manuscript, songs for Simchat Torah, with piyyutim for Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 33 leaves (lacking leaves in the middle).
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $600
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Six Yemenite manuscripts of Ashmorot (Selichot for the month of Elul):
* Manuscript, Seder Ashmorot, with Hatarat Nedarim (annulment of vows) for Erev Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 20 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, "Selichot L'Leilei Elul" [Ashmorot]. [Yemen, 19th century]. 22 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 20th century]. Handsome vowelized script. Colophon, adorned at its end. 10 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. Pocket edition. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 10 leaves (incomplete).
Six manuscripts. Size and condition vary.
* Manuscript, Seder Ashmorot, with Hatarat Nedarim (annulment of vows) for Erev Rosh Hashanah. [Yemen, 19th century]. 20 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, "Selichot L'Leilei Elul" [Ashmorot]. [Yemen, 19th century]. 22 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 20th century]. Handsome vowelized script. Colophon, adorned at its end. 10 leaves (complete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. Pocket edition. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 18th/19th century]. 16 leaves (incomplete). * Manuscript, Ashmorot. [Yemen, 19th century]. 10 leaves (incomplete).
Six manuscripts. Size and condition vary.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, notebook of dreams and visions, including personal prayers, interpretation of dreams and amulets. [Eretz Israel, 20th century].
Yemenite scribal script on thick paper. The author is Yissachar ben Chaim Tzefira (he mentions his name and those of his parents in several locations). The manuscript includes listings of strange dreams, holy names, personal prayers and requests, interpretation of dreams, and more.
Several pages are within borders or decorated with figures designed from textual passages.
Passages include, "Gather together and I will declare my words of prophecy… the government is cruelly prosecuting me… (page 14a)"; "Look down from the heavens and see what has befallen me…(page 18a)".
[23] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repairs with adhesive paper. New binding.
Yemenite scribal script on thick paper. The author is Yissachar ben Chaim Tzefira (he mentions his name and those of his parents in several locations). The manuscript includes listings of strange dreams, holy names, personal prayers and requests, interpretation of dreams, and more.
Several pages are within borders or decorated with figures designed from textual passages.
Passages include, "Gather together and I will declare my words of prophecy… the government is cruelly prosecuting me… (page 14a)"; "Look down from the heavens and see what has befallen me…(page 18a)".
[23] leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Repairs with adhesive paper. New binding.
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Manuscripts - Yemenite Jewry
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,750
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Manuscript, Tehillat Yitzchak, commentary on the book of Tehillim (Psalms), by R. Yitzchak Chayut Rabbi of Skole. Chernivtsi, 1838. Illustrated title page with calligraphic writing and a vegetal-patterned frame.
The title page bears the stamp (with the illustration of a lion), of Rebbe "Nachum Duber Friedman" of Sadigura, and another stamp of the Rebbe: "My purchase".
"Tehillat Yitzchak - a blessing left by the famous Torah scholar, R. Yitzchak Chayut Rabbi of Skole, author of Zera Yitzchak on the Mishnah, and several books which have not yet been printed". On the last page is a colophon of the first copier, a disciple of the author, R. "Yehoshua son of R. Ya'akov Katz", and another colophon from 1838 of the current copier, R. "Pesach son of R. Shalom of Chernivtsi", who describes his toil in recopying the manuscript from the old faded copy. He notes that he named the book Tehillat Yitzchak: "This book of commentary on Tehillim, is sweeter than honey and because no title existed in the old copy, I decided to name it Tehillat Yitzchak after the author and alluding to the book of Tehillim".
The author, Kabbalist R. Yitzchak Chayut, author of Zera Yitzchak (1660-1726, Otzar HaRabbanim 66301), Rabbi of Skole (Lviv region), disciple of R. Heshel of Krakow and leading opponent of Sabbatai Zevi. Son of R. Menachem Menish Chayut Rabbi of Vilna, who was the son of R. Yitzchak Chayut (the I) Rabbi of Prague, author of Apei Ravrivei. Many stories are told of the outstanding holiness of R. Yitzchak Chayut, author of Zera Yitzchak, of the awesome miracles which took place in his lifetime and posthumously. One well-known story tells of his arriving at the Heavenly Beit Din during his lifetime. Also famous is his promise of salvation to all who pray at his gravesite. In the introduction to Zera Yitzchak, his son tells of his father's revelation to him in a night-vision, encouraging him to overcome the obstacles to printing the book.
This work on Tehillim is one of the 13 remaining manuscripts mentioned in his son's introduction to Zera Yitzchak on the Six Sidrei Mishnah, printed in Frankfurt an der Oder in 1732. An inaccurate copy of the composition on Tehillim reached the treasury of one of the author's descendants, the Pystan Rebbe R. Chaim Yosef Brookstein, author of Tosfot Chaim. After his death in 1865, his son R. Pinchas Brookstein found the manuscript on Tehillim in a sack containing his father's writings and erroneously thought that his father composed the commentary and he printed it naming it Nishmat Chaim (Lviv, 1869) after his father. This mistake was discovered only 80 years later and R. Yisrael Natan Brookstein rectified the error by printing a new edition of the book (Tel Aviv, 1947) with the name of the real author, R. Yitzchak Chayut. Thereafter, the work was printed in other editions as well. These editions were printed with many errors and omissions, whereas this manuscript is arranged correctly and is accurate (see the article by R. Yosef Dov Landau of the Yad Avraham Institute, Kovetz Eshel Avraham, 1, NY, 2012, pp. 285-296). Recently, the book Tehillat Yitzchak was reprinted (NY, 2014 - published by the Zechor L'Avraham Institute, NY) in a new edition according to a manuscript (apparently, this manuscript), edited by R. Moshe Landau, son of the aforementioned R. Yosef Dov Landau.
[1], 54, [3] leaves. 21 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Minor stains and worming. Ancient elaborate leather binding, handsomely embossed [19th century].
Provenance:
1. Library of Rebbe Nachum Duber Friedman of Sadigura (died 1883). Grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn. Son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. [He owned three types of stamps: books he inherited from his father were stamped "My forefathers' estate". Books he received from his Chassidim were stamped "Gift offering" and the books he purchased were stamped "Purchased with my money"].
2. Collection of F.T. Dent, London.
3. Yehuda Library, collection of manuscripts, no. 223 (Mossad HaRav Kook, no. 175).
The title page bears the stamp (with the illustration of a lion), of Rebbe "Nachum Duber Friedman" of Sadigura, and another stamp of the Rebbe: "My purchase".
"Tehillat Yitzchak - a blessing left by the famous Torah scholar, R. Yitzchak Chayut Rabbi of Skole, author of Zera Yitzchak on the Mishnah, and several books which have not yet been printed". On the last page is a colophon of the first copier, a disciple of the author, R. "Yehoshua son of R. Ya'akov Katz", and another colophon from 1838 of the current copier, R. "Pesach son of R. Shalom of Chernivtsi", who describes his toil in recopying the manuscript from the old faded copy. He notes that he named the book Tehillat Yitzchak: "This book of commentary on Tehillim, is sweeter than honey and because no title existed in the old copy, I decided to name it Tehillat Yitzchak after the author and alluding to the book of Tehillim".
The author, Kabbalist R. Yitzchak Chayut, author of Zera Yitzchak (1660-1726, Otzar HaRabbanim 66301), Rabbi of Skole (Lviv region), disciple of R. Heshel of Krakow and leading opponent of Sabbatai Zevi. Son of R. Menachem Menish Chayut Rabbi of Vilna, who was the son of R. Yitzchak Chayut (the I) Rabbi of Prague, author of Apei Ravrivei. Many stories are told of the outstanding holiness of R. Yitzchak Chayut, author of Zera Yitzchak, of the awesome miracles which took place in his lifetime and posthumously. One well-known story tells of his arriving at the Heavenly Beit Din during his lifetime. Also famous is his promise of salvation to all who pray at his gravesite. In the introduction to Zera Yitzchak, his son tells of his father's revelation to him in a night-vision, encouraging him to overcome the obstacles to printing the book.
This work on Tehillim is one of the 13 remaining manuscripts mentioned in his son's introduction to Zera Yitzchak on the Six Sidrei Mishnah, printed in Frankfurt an der Oder in 1732. An inaccurate copy of the composition on Tehillim reached the treasury of one of the author's descendants, the Pystan Rebbe R. Chaim Yosef Brookstein, author of Tosfot Chaim. After his death in 1865, his son R. Pinchas Brookstein found the manuscript on Tehillim in a sack containing his father's writings and erroneously thought that his father composed the commentary and he printed it naming it Nishmat Chaim (Lviv, 1869) after his father. This mistake was discovered only 80 years later and R. Yisrael Natan Brookstein rectified the error by printing a new edition of the book (Tel Aviv, 1947) with the name of the real author, R. Yitzchak Chayut. Thereafter, the work was printed in other editions as well. These editions were printed with many errors and omissions, whereas this manuscript is arranged correctly and is accurate (see the article by R. Yosef Dov Landau of the Yad Avraham Institute, Kovetz Eshel Avraham, 1, NY, 2012, pp. 285-296). Recently, the book Tehillat Yitzchak was reprinted (NY, 2014 - published by the Zechor L'Avraham Institute, NY) in a new edition according to a manuscript (apparently, this manuscript), edited by R. Moshe Landau, son of the aforementioned R. Yosef Dov Landau.
[1], 54, [3] leaves. 21 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Minor stains and worming. Ancient elaborate leather binding, handsomely embossed [19th century].
Provenance:
1. Library of Rebbe Nachum Duber Friedman of Sadigura (died 1883). Grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhyn. Son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Ya'akov of Sadigura. [He owned three types of stamps: books he inherited from his father were stamped "My forefathers' estate". Books he received from his Chassidim were stamped "Gift offering" and the books he purchased were stamped "Purchased with my money"].
2. Collection of F.T. Dent, London.
3. Yehuda Library, collection of manuscripts, no. 223 (Mossad HaRav Kook, no. 175).
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Manuscripts - Ashkenazi Sages
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $1,400
Sold for: $2,125
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Manuscript of Chidushei Sugiot, on Tur Choshen Mishpat and on subject of Petach Patu'ach, in the handwriting of the Ga'on R. Meir Berabi, rabbi of Pressburg. Tevet, 1785.
The novelae on Choshen Mishpat, which have never been printed, deal with subjects discussed in his book Responsa Maharam Berabi printed in the same year (Dyhernfurth, 1785). These novellae were apparently written after the printing of the book.
The Ga'on R. Meir Berabi (1725-1789), was a disciple of R. Yaakov Katz, author of Shev Ya'akov, rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva in Halberstadt. In 1763 he was appointed rabbi of Pressburg, which was one of most prestigious Jewish communities during that period. In Pressburg he became known as one of the Torah leaders of his generation. His Chidushim were printed in Responsa Maharam Berabi, 2 sections. He was succeeded in the Pressburg rabbinate by R. Meshulam Igra.
3 leaves (4 written pages). 31 cm. Good condition.
Enclosed is an expert's report identifying the handwriting and content of manuscript.
The novelae on Choshen Mishpat, which have never been printed, deal with subjects discussed in his book Responsa Maharam Berabi printed in the same year (Dyhernfurth, 1785). These novellae were apparently written after the printing of the book.
The Ga'on R. Meir Berabi (1725-1789), was a disciple of R. Yaakov Katz, author of Shev Ya'akov, rabbi and Rosh Yeshiva in Halberstadt. In 1763 he was appointed rabbi of Pressburg, which was one of most prestigious Jewish communities during that period. In Pressburg he became known as one of the Torah leaders of his generation. His Chidushim were printed in Responsa Maharam Berabi, 2 sections. He was succeeded in the Pressburg rabbinate by R. Meshulam Igra.
3 leaves (4 written pages). 31 cm. Good condition.
Enclosed is an expert's report identifying the handwriting and content of manuscript.
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Manuscripts - Ashkenazi Sages
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Auction 57 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 12, 2017
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript. Homilies and parables for Parshot HaShavua, poems of praise in honor of the appointment of the rabbi to Topolcany, and a large assortment of versions of letters. [Topolcany, ca. 1856].The manuscript is composed of three topics: 1. About 36 short homilies on Parshiot HaShavua (Vayikra-Devarim), with original interesting parables. 2. Letter writing manual - variety of versions of letters [apparently sent, or drafts] with elaborate content and flowery language. More than 60 letters on various topics: family matters and marriage, letters to rabbis, community matters, applications to the person responsible for the charity funds from the estate of a wealthy Jew from Copenhagen allocated to the reconstruction of the city synagogue; letters about the dedication of a synagogue established in 1806 and renovated and rebuilt after 50 years in 1856; letter praising "His Majesty the Emperor"; letters attempting to convince several rabbis to serve in the rabbinate. The names of the communities and the rabbis were intentionally omitted from most letters, however, between the lines, one can discern the connection to the city of Topolcany. Apparently, some of the letters were sent to the writer's teacher and rabbi [possibly referring to the Ktav Sofer, Rabbi of Pressburg. In one letter, he writes that the "Rabbi, Av Beit Din P.B." is involved in the matter of the appointment of the city rabbi]. Several letters are addressed to the son of the previous rabbi, requesting that he succeed his father in the rabbinate. 3. Two poems of praise, written in honor and anticipation of the new rabbi of the city. The acrostic indicates that this rabbi is R. Yirmiyahu Low, author of Divrei Yirmiyahu, Rabbi of Magendorf (Veľký Meder, Slovakia) and Satoraljaujhely (Ujhely), son of R. Binyamin Wolf Low, author of Sha'arei Torah who served 10 years in the Topolcany rabbinate. [Evidently, R. Yirmiyahu Low never did serve in the Topolcany rabbinate. About that same time, R. Ze'ev Wolf Tartzis was appointed Rabbi of Topolcany]. A rare record documenting the community life of Topolcany (today, Slovakia) in the mid-19th century.
[36] pages written in close tiny script, 24 cm + one leaf from a later time: [2] pages, 20 cm. Thick greenish paper. Good condition. Minor stains and wear. Fabric binding.
[36] pages written in close tiny script, 24 cm + one leaf from a later time: [2] pages, 20 cm. Thick greenish paper. Good condition. Minor stains and wear. Fabric binding.
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