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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $900
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Collection of letters signed by Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook, with ink-stamps of his family members and heads of the Yeshiva Mercazit, letters sent to HaRav Kook, and printed documents connected to Rabbi Kook and his yeshiva.
The letters were written in connection with yeshiva fundraising campaigns in Egypt. Letters from Rabbis in Egypt, and letters from rabbis to the Egyptian community.
Ten of the letters are signed by HaRav Kook. Four are signed by his son, Harav Tzvi Yehuda Kook. Some letters are signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Charlap, and other rabbis.
Altogether 27 letters and documents, plus 7 envelopes. Varying size and condition, fair to very good.
The letters were written in connection with yeshiva fundraising campaigns in Egypt. Letters from Rabbis in Egypt, and letters from rabbis to the Egyptian community.
Ten of the letters are signed by HaRav Kook. Four are signed by his son, Harav Tzvi Yehuda Kook. Some letters are signed by Rabbi Ya'akov Moshe Charlap, and other rabbis.
Altogether 27 letters and documents, plus 7 envelopes. Varying size and condition, fair to very good.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $1,000
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Letters of approbation of the great scholars of Jerusalem regarding the book Kur Zahav. This book is on the Rambam's commentary on the Torah authored by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Steinhardt the grandson of the author of the work Kuntruss HaSfekot (1935-1936).
1. Handwritten approbation from the Gaon Rabbi Yossef Zvi Dushinsky with his signature, accompanied with a typed letter of approbation.
2. A two page handwritten approbation from Rabbi Avrahan Isaac HaCohen Kook and his signature.
3. The Gaon Rabbi Shimshon Ahron Polonsky, who was the Dayan of the Beit Yisrael neighborhood.
4. A two page handwritten approbation of the Gaon Rabbi Ben Zion Cuenca and his signature.
5. A two page handwritten approbation of the Gaon Rabbi Shalom Melamed, the Rabbi of Uman, and his signature.
9 Pages. Good condition. All except for #5 are on official stationery, size 27-28 cm.
1. Handwritten approbation from the Gaon Rabbi Yossef Zvi Dushinsky with his signature, accompanied with a typed letter of approbation.
2. A two page handwritten approbation from Rabbi Avrahan Isaac HaCohen Kook and his signature.
3. The Gaon Rabbi Shimshon Ahron Polonsky, who was the Dayan of the Beit Yisrael neighborhood.
4. A two page handwritten approbation of the Gaon Rabbi Ben Zion Cuenca and his signature.
5. A two page handwritten approbation of the Gaon Rabbi Shalom Melamed, the Rabbi of Uman, and his signature.
9 Pages. Good condition. All except for #5 are on official stationery, size 27-28 cm.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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Interesting letter from Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer, to strengthen "Mercaz Chinuch HaTorah" in Eretz Israel. [Jerusalem 1937?].
Mercaz Chinuch HaTorah BeEretz Israel was established in 1936, by Rabbi Reuven Katz of Petach Tikva, and disciple of Rabeinu Isser Zalman. The Organization was founded in order to battle against secular education and to preserve the independence of Torah education in Charedi schools.
The letter is written in [autographic?] handwriting and signed by Rabbi Isser Zalman. An important and sharp letter about the importance of Torah education, and against the compromising "Dati" education, which, to his words, was leaning far too close to resembling the irreligious sect.
The wording of Rabbi Isser Zalman's letter, which reveals, if but in a small way, the aims of the Mercaz, is evidence that he was among the leaders and pioneers of this organization. The Chazon Ish also stood behind the scenes of the Mercaz. His brothers-in-law, Rabbi Shmuel Greiniman and Rabbi Nachum Karelitz, were very involved in the Mercaz, which established new schools for boys and girls and did much to strengthen the students of the religious schools. See enclosed material for more about this organization.
One leaf, 28 cm. Very good condition.
Mercaz Chinuch HaTorah BeEretz Israel was established in 1936, by Rabbi Reuven Katz of Petach Tikva, and disciple of Rabeinu Isser Zalman. The Organization was founded in order to battle against secular education and to preserve the independence of Torah education in Charedi schools.
The letter is written in [autographic?] handwriting and signed by Rabbi Isser Zalman. An important and sharp letter about the importance of Torah education, and against the compromising "Dati" education, which, to his words, was leaning far too close to resembling the irreligious sect.
The wording of Rabbi Isser Zalman's letter, which reveals, if but in a small way, the aims of the Mercaz, is evidence that he was among the leaders and pioneers of this organization. The Chazon Ish also stood behind the scenes of the Mercaz. His brothers-in-law, Rabbi Shmuel Greiniman and Rabbi Nachum Karelitz, were very involved in the Mercaz, which established new schools for boys and girls and did much to strengthen the students of the religious schools. See enclosed material for more about this organization.
One leaf, 28 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $300
Sold for: $450
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A Letter from Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer to the office of Beit Midrash Ohel Torah headed by Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Hilman. Jerusalem 1938.
In the letter Rabbi Isser Zalman requests on behalf of Rabbi Mordechai Ilander son-in-law of Rabbi Y. Arielli to be received as a student.
Some of the best Avrechim of Jerusalem studied in the Beit Midrash of Ohel Torah, such names include Rabbi Y.S. Elyashiv, Rabbi S. Vozner, Rabbi S. Shvadron and more.
Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer (1870-1954), was the author of "Even HaEzal", student of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk in the Yeshiva of Volozhin, and was the Av Beit Din and Rosh Yehsiva of Slutsk. He moved to Jerusalem in 1924 and was appointed primary teacher in the "Etz Chaim" Yeshiva. Of the heads of "Moetzet Gedolei HaTora".
28 cm. Stationery. Entire letter is in his handwriting. Very Good condition. Filing holes.
In the letter Rabbi Isser Zalman requests on behalf of Rabbi Mordechai Ilander son-in-law of Rabbi Y. Arielli to be received as a student.
Some of the best Avrechim of Jerusalem studied in the Beit Midrash of Ohel Torah, such names include Rabbi Y.S. Elyashiv, Rabbi S. Vozner, Rabbi S. Shvadron and more.
Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer (1870-1954), was the author of "Even HaEzal", student of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk in the Yeshiva of Volozhin, and was the Av Beit Din and Rosh Yehsiva of Slutsk. He moved to Jerusalem in 1924 and was appointed primary teacher in the "Etz Chaim" Yeshiva. Of the heads of "Moetzet Gedolei HaTora".
28 cm. Stationery. Entire letter is in his handwriting. Very Good condition. Filing holes.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $500
Sold for: $688
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Lema'an Shabbat Kodsheinu – a call to demonstrate in Jerusalem, against the public desecrations of Shabbat in Haifa. Jerusalem, 1956.
Typewritten and signed by the great rabbis of Jerusalem: Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank, chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. Rabbi Akiva Sofer – Rabbi of Pressburg, and Rabbi Dov Berish Wiedenfeld, the Tchebiner rabbi.
Interesting and important historic document.
33 cm. Thin, plain paper. Very good condition, filing holes.
Typewritten and signed by the great rabbis of Jerusalem: Rabbi Tzvi Pesach Frank, chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. Rabbi Akiva Sofer – Rabbi of Pressburg, and Rabbi Dov Berish Wiedenfeld, the Tchebiner rabbi.
Interesting and important historic document.
33 cm. Thin, plain paper. Very good condition, filing holes.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $100
Sold for: $200
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Request form, for the Mandate Police, to hold a public gathering of Chachmei HaYeshivot. Jerusalem, September 1930.
The demonstration was to be held in Yeshivat Me'ah She'arim (in the yeshiva plaza, next to the Yeshhu'ot Ya'akov synagogue, where various demonstrations and gatherings are held even today]. The demonstration's purpose: "to improve the welfare of yeshiva students".
Signed by Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen and Rabbi Bentzion Yadler.
The Jerusalemite Maggid, Rabbi Bentzion Yadler (1872-1962), among the great rabbis of Jerusalem, was appointed regular preacher in The Churva synagogue in the Old City in 1902. He used to travel to speak in settlements around the world in order to strengthen Torah observance and establish Torah schools. Sefer BeTuv Yerushalaim was written about him.
The second signer, Rabbi Binyamin Cohen, was one of the great scholars in Torat Chaim Yeshiva. Together with his friend Rabbi Yadler, he worked to strengthen Torah observance and yeshivot, was involved in matters concerning the city eruv as well as ma'asrot, and founded the Beit Ya'akov HaYashan school for girls. See enclosed material.
33 cm. Very good condition, folding marks and water stains.
The demonstration was to be held in Yeshivat Me'ah She'arim (in the yeshiva plaza, next to the Yeshhu'ot Ya'akov synagogue, where various demonstrations and gatherings are held even today]. The demonstration's purpose: "to improve the welfare of yeshiva students".
Signed by Rabbi Binyamin HaCohen and Rabbi Bentzion Yadler.
The Jerusalemite Maggid, Rabbi Bentzion Yadler (1872-1962), among the great rabbis of Jerusalem, was appointed regular preacher in The Churva synagogue in the Old City in 1902. He used to travel to speak in settlements around the world in order to strengthen Torah observance and establish Torah schools. Sefer BeTuv Yerushalaim was written about him.
The second signer, Rabbi Binyamin Cohen, was one of the great scholars in Torat Chaim Yeshiva. Together with his friend Rabbi Yadler, he worked to strengthen Torah observance and yeshivot, was involved in matters concerning the city eruv as well as ma'asrot, and founded the Beit Ya'akov HaYashan school for girls. See enclosed material.
33 cm. Very good condition, folding marks and water stains.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $120
Sold for: $188
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Letter from Rabbi David Baharan, regarding the halachic measure of a revi'it. 1939.
The letter was sent to Rabbi Yekutiel Kushelevsky (Azrieli), Rabbi of Zichron Ya'akov.
Rabbi David Baharan (1865-1946) was among Jerusalem's foremost tzadikim and rabbis. He was the youngest son of Rabbi Nachum of Shadik, and brother of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan. Disciple of Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin. Earned renown as a kabalist as well as leading halachic authority; known for his meticulous observance of mitzvot and for his fear of Heaven. He was very involved in laws of mitzvoth connected to Eretz Israel.
His writings concerning the halachic measure of a revi'it are very significant for understanding the Jerusalemite custom.
One leaf, 26 cm, good condition, folding marks with light tear.
The letter was sent to Rabbi Yekutiel Kushelevsky (Azrieli), Rabbi of Zichron Ya'akov.
Rabbi David Baharan (1865-1946) was among Jerusalem's foremost tzadikim and rabbis. He was the youngest son of Rabbi Nachum of Shadik, and brother of Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan. Disciple of Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin. Earned renown as a kabalist as well as leading halachic authority; known for his meticulous observance of mitzvot and for his fear of Heaven. He was very involved in laws of mitzvoth connected to Eretz Israel.
His writings concerning the halachic measure of a revi'it are very significant for understanding the Jerusalemite custom.
One leaf, 26 cm, good condition, folding marks with light tear.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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Letter on postcard from Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler. This postcard has an interesting signature in Hebrew – Eliyahu Eliezer Ra"v Kata"n – lit. "small rabbi". Margate, England, 1935.
Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler (1895-1954), disciple of Kelm yeshiva, son-in-law of Rabbi Nachum Ze'ev Ziv of Kelm. He arrived in England in 1927, and served as Rabbi for several years in Dalston, London. In the holocaust years, he was among the founders of Kollel HaRabanim in Gateshead, and of the pioneers and builders of Torah study in England. In 1949 he came to Bnei Brak to fill the position of spiritual dean in Ponivezh yeshiva, a position which he held until his passing in 1954. His deep discourses, founded on mussar, kabbala, and chasidut, were printed by his students as "Sichot U-Ma'amarim", five volumes of "Michtav MeEliyahu", and "Sefer HaZikaron Michtav MeEliyahu".
The letter was sent to his relative, Mr. A. A. Skolsky of Vilna, who was also named Eliyahu Eliezer. This relative was one of the people who helped him when he arrived in London and worked to secure him the position in the rabbinate.
Letter with interesting content.
Postcard, 9x14 cm. Very good condition. On the other side of the postcard there is a picture of a hotel.
Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler (1895-1954), disciple of Kelm yeshiva, son-in-law of Rabbi Nachum Ze'ev Ziv of Kelm. He arrived in England in 1927, and served as Rabbi for several years in Dalston, London. In the holocaust years, he was among the founders of Kollel HaRabanim in Gateshead, and of the pioneers and builders of Torah study in England. In 1949 he came to Bnei Brak to fill the position of spiritual dean in Ponivezh yeshiva, a position which he held until his passing in 1954. His deep discourses, founded on mussar, kabbala, and chasidut, were printed by his students as "Sichot U-Ma'amarim", five volumes of "Michtav MeEliyahu", and "Sefer HaZikaron Michtav MeEliyahu".
The letter was sent to his relative, Mr. A. A. Skolsky of Vilna, who was also named Eliyahu Eliezer. This relative was one of the people who helped him when he arrived in London and worked to secure him the position in the rabbinate.
Letter with interesting content.
Postcard, 9x14 cm. Very good condition. On the other side of the postcard there is a picture of a hotel.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $400
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List of scholars who learn full-time, sent to Israeli Army authorities by Yeshivat HaDarom in Rechovot, signed by its Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Elazar [Menachem] Shach. 1951.
Rabbi Elazar Menachem Man Shach (1898-2001) was dean of the Ponivezh Yeshiva and leader of the Torah world in our generation. He served as teacher in the Kletzk Yeshiva, Poland, and when he made aliya to Israel he was appointed as a teacher in the Kletzk Yeshiva in Rechovot, which changed its name to Yeshivat HaDarom. Formally, he was known as Rosh Yeshiva of Kletzk, so that authorities would recognize his confirmations of "full-time scholars".
28 cm. Official stationery. Very good condition, filing holes and slightly torn edges.
Rabbi Elazar Menachem Man Shach (1898-2001) was dean of the Ponivezh Yeshiva and leader of the Torah world in our generation. He served as teacher in the Kletzk Yeshiva, Poland, and when he made aliya to Israel he was appointed as a teacher in the Kletzk Yeshiva in Rechovot, which changed its name to Yeshivat HaDarom. Formally, he was known as Rosh Yeshiva of Kletzk, so that authorities would recognize his confirmations of "full-time scholars".
28 cm. Official stationery. Very good condition, filing holes and slightly torn edges.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $200
Sold for: $275
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Letter sent from Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky, London Beit Din, to Rabbi Eliyahu Henkin. London, 1949.
Regarding court acts, conversion licenses certificates, and divorces. At the end of the letter, he writes, "all of the matters in this letter have already been written to Agudath HaRabanim Bureau, and we did not receive a response. Everything is very urgent".
Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky, Av Beit Din of London, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. One of the leading rabbis in his generation, known for his brilliance and for the unbending position he took when the honor of Torah and halacha was at stake. He was among the heads of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah. Author of 25 volumes of Chazon Yechezkel on Tosefta and more. Several books and memoirs were published in his memory.
Recipient of the letter was Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Henkin (1881-1973), one of the leading halachic authorities of America and director of Ezrat Torah (See about him in Jeshurun 20, Adar 2008, pages 125-171, "The Rabbi of America" – Sketches of Rabbi Henkin zt"l.)
One leaf, 21 cm. Official stationery of London Beit Din, Written on either side. Very good condition.
Regarding court acts, conversion licenses certificates, and divorces. At the end of the letter, he writes, "all of the matters in this letter have already been written to Agudath HaRabanim Bureau, and we did not receive a response. Everything is very urgent".
Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky, Av Beit Din of London, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. One of the leading rabbis in his generation, known for his brilliance and for the unbending position he took when the honor of Torah and halacha was at stake. He was among the heads of Mo'etzet Gedolei HaTorah. Author of 25 volumes of Chazon Yechezkel on Tosefta and more. Several books and memoirs were published in his memory.
Recipient of the letter was Rabbi Yosef Eliyahu Henkin (1881-1973), one of the leading halachic authorities of America and director of Ezrat Torah (See about him in Jeshurun 20, Adar 2008, pages 125-171, "The Rabbi of America" – Sketches of Rabbi Henkin zt"l.)
One leaf, 21 cm. Official stationery of London Beit Din, Written on either side. Very good condition.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Letter to Jerusalem Municipality, requesting the designation of a lot for "residents of Bayit VaGan neighborhood who belong to the Ashkenazi community and are accustomed to praying according to the rite of the Vilna Ga'on, as accepted in Jerusalem". 1956.
The first signature is that of Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky [whose style can be seen in the letter].
The signers include important rabbis and community figures who prayed in the Gra Shul: Rabbi Elchanan Moshe Kunstadt, Rabbi Ze'ev Lang, Rabbi Israel Bodenheim, Rabbi Dov Cohen, Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Leuchter, and more.
33 cm. Good condition, worn and slightly torn on edges and margins.
The first signature is that of Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky [whose style can be seen in the letter].
The signers include important rabbis and community figures who prayed in the Gra Shul: Rabbi Elchanan Moshe Kunstadt, Rabbi Ze'ev Lang, Rabbi Israel Bodenheim, Rabbi Dov Cohen, Rabbi Yitzchak Ya'akov Leuchter, and more.
33 cm. Good condition, worn and slightly torn on edges and margins.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $500
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Letter concerning Beit HaTalmud yeshiva, from its dean Rabbi Aryeh Leib Malin. Brooklyn NY, 1958.
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Malin (d. 1962) was among the "lions" of the Mir yeshiva in Poland, and editor of the writing of Mashgiach R' Yerucham. In the holocaust years, he was one of the rabbis who stood at the yeshiva's helm during its "exile" in Japan and later Shanghai, China, together with the dean Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz. When he reached the US, he established the Beit HaTalmud yeshiva (1948) together with his friends Rabbi Shmuel Charkover (see item 291) and Rabbi Chaim Wissoker. His novellae were published under the name Chidushei Rabbi Aryeh Leib, and they are a fundamental part of in-depth learning in all yeshivot.
28 cm. Good condition. Typewritten, with full handwritten signature: Aryeh Leib Malin.
Rabbi Aryeh Leib Malin (d. 1962) was among the "lions" of the Mir yeshiva in Poland, and editor of the writing of Mashgiach R' Yerucham. In the holocaust years, he was one of the rabbis who stood at the yeshiva's helm during its "exile" in Japan and later Shanghai, China, together with the dean Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevitz. When he reached the US, he established the Beit HaTalmud yeshiva (1948) together with his friends Rabbi Shmuel Charkover (see item 291) and Rabbi Chaim Wissoker. His novellae were published under the name Chidushei Rabbi Aryeh Leib, and they are a fundamental part of in-depth learning in all yeshivot.
28 cm. Good condition. Typewritten, with full handwritten signature: Aryeh Leib Malin.
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