Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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![Notebooks of novellae and discourses from Rashei Yeshivot of Lithuania and more [1920s-1930s]. Two of the notebooks are on tr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/505.jpg "Discourses from Lithuanian Rashei Yeshiva")
Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Notebooks of novellae and discourses from Rashei Yeshivot of Lithuania and more [1920s-1930s]. Two of the notebooks are on tractate Kiddushin. There is a title in the middle of one of the pages: "Belongs to the classes given by Rabbi Chaim of Telz on Tractate Kiddushin, on halachic means of acquisition". Probably, both notebooks are notes taken on the classes of Rabbi Chaim of Telz. The notebook about laws of witnesses was written by a younger person [judging by the handwriting]. There is also a notebook dealing with laws of acquisition by exchange, from "The Rabbi of Tabrik – here in Bogorodsk".
There is an inscription on the cover of one notebook, reading "novellae and comments on Tractate Bava Metzia – By אדב"ר בן רת"ל, 1920, Sertov." Only half a leaf remains from that notebook. It is possible that all notebooks were written by the same author, one during his youth, and the others while he was moving from place to place during World War One, in Bogorodsk k and Sertov.
Rabbi Chaim Rabinowitz of Telz (1860-1931, Otzar 6156) was one of the founders of the Telz method of learning, which focuses on use of logic and clear understanding. His novellae, and notes on his classes, were passed around in all Lithuanian yeshivot. "Hidushei Rabbi Chaim Mi-Telz" are books used in the yeshiva world until this very day.
The Rabbi of Tabrig – Rabbi Avraham Aharon Bornstein (1867-1926, Otzar 937) was a well-known prodigy and scholar. He was known for his diligence and brilliant insights on the whole Talmud. He served in the rabbinate of various Lithuanian cities. The remains of his novellae were published as "Ner Aharon".
Approximately four notebooks. 46 leaves. 22 cm. Varying conditions, mostly fair.
There is an inscription on the cover of one notebook, reading "novellae and comments on Tractate Bava Metzia – By אדב"ר בן רת"ל, 1920, Sertov." Only half a leaf remains from that notebook. It is possible that all notebooks were written by the same author, one during his youth, and the others while he was moving from place to place during World War One, in Bogorodsk k and Sertov.
Rabbi Chaim Rabinowitz of Telz (1860-1931, Otzar 6156) was one of the founders of the Telz method of learning, which focuses on use of logic and clear understanding. His novellae, and notes on his classes, were passed around in all Lithuanian yeshivot. "Hidushei Rabbi Chaim Mi-Telz" are books used in the yeshiva world until this very day.
The Rabbi of Tabrig – Rabbi Avraham Aharon Bornstein (1867-1926, Otzar 937) was a well-known prodigy and scholar. He was known for his diligence and brilliant insights on the whole Talmud. He served in the rabbinate of various Lithuanian cities. The remains of his novellae were published as "Ner Aharon".
Approximately four notebooks. 46 leaves. 22 cm. Varying conditions, mostly fair.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Notebook of Torah novellae on various topics, by a boy from Knesset Yisrael yeshiva in Hebron. Includes two lectures given by the Rosh yeshiva, Rabbi M. M. Epstein. 1928.
The writer is Shimon Reuven Dvortz [eldest son of Rabbi Yirsael Zissel, editor of HaTevuna, member of the staff of the Hebron Yeshiva].
28 written pages. 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Notebook's cover is torn.
The writer is Shimon Reuven Dvortz [eldest son of Rabbi Yirsael Zissel, editor of HaTevuna, member of the staff of the Hebron Yeshiva].
28 written pages. 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Notebook's cover is torn.
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![Notebook of torah novellae belonging to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. [c. 1940].
Novellae on Maimonides – Hilchot Trumot, Yer](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/507.jpg "Notebook of Torah Novellae - Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach – 1940")
Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Notebook of torah novellae belonging to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. [c. 1940].
Novellae on Maimonides – Hilchot Trumot, Yerushalmi – Ma'aser Sheni, and topics from Tractate Kiddushin. Drafts of letters to Rabbi Z. R. Bengis (comments to his book LiPlugot Reuven, Part Six – Jerusalem 1940). Original handwriting, with corrections of content and style, and additions added over the years.
22x16 cm. Nearly 40 written pages, very good condition, original and complete binding, detached from notebook.
The world-renowned Rabbi Shalom Zalman Auerbach (1910-1995) was rosh yeshiva of Kol Torah and one of the generation's leading halachic authorities. In his youth, he maintained contact with Rabbi Bengis, who served as Rabbi of the Eda Charedit of Jerusalem.
Novellae on Maimonides – Hilchot Trumot, Yerushalmi – Ma'aser Sheni, and topics from Tractate Kiddushin. Drafts of letters to Rabbi Z. R. Bengis (comments to his book LiPlugot Reuven, Part Six – Jerusalem 1940). Original handwriting, with corrections of content and style, and additions added over the years.
22x16 cm. Nearly 40 written pages, very good condition, original and complete binding, detached from notebook.
The world-renowned Rabbi Shalom Zalman Auerbach (1910-1995) was rosh yeshiva of Kol Torah and one of the generation's leading halachic authorities. In his youth, he maintained contact with Rabbi Bengis, who served as Rabbi of the Eda Charedit of Jerusalem.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $320
Sold for: $500
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Collection of various handwritings and notebooks, by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kasher.
Torah novellae from 1916, notes made in preparation for the monumental Torah Shlema project. Sefer HaMitzvot HaKlali, and more bibliographic notes and Torah novellae.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kasher (1895-1984) was born in Warsaw, and was close with Poland's great rabbis, Rabbi Menachem Zemba, Rabbi Yerucham Perla, and more. He founded and edited Degel HaTorah, and was known for his great erudition in all of the Talmud and midrashim.
In 1925, he made aliya to Eretz Israel. He moved to the USA in 1928, and made aliya again around 1960. He left a great Torah legacy: Divrei Menachem responsa and novellae, tens of volumes of the Torah Shlema Chumash, publishing of the writings of the Ga'on of Rogatchov, publishing of the writings of Rabbi Yehuda Yerucham Perla (which reached him together with the rest of Rabbi Perla's huge library) and more.
Five notebooks and additional leaves, altogether around 200 leaves (not counted), varying sizes and conditions.
Torah novellae from 1916, notes made in preparation for the monumental Torah Shlema project. Sefer HaMitzvot HaKlali, and more bibliographic notes and Torah novellae.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kasher (1895-1984) was born in Warsaw, and was close with Poland's great rabbis, Rabbi Menachem Zemba, Rabbi Yerucham Perla, and more. He founded and edited Degel HaTorah, and was known for his great erudition in all of the Talmud and midrashim.
In 1925, he made aliya to Eretz Israel. He moved to the USA in 1928, and made aliya again around 1960. He left a great Torah legacy: Divrei Menachem responsa and novellae, tens of volumes of the Torah Shlema Chumash, publishing of the writings of the Ga'on of Rogatchov, publishing of the writings of Rabbi Yehuda Yerucham Perla (which reached him together with the rest of Rabbi Perla's huge library) and more.
Five notebooks and additional leaves, altogether around 200 leaves (not counted), varying sizes and conditions.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $180
Sold for: $438
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Notebook containing Torah novellae and notes for sermons, belonging to Rabbi Eliyahu Landa, grandson of the Vilna Ga'on. [1930s].
Sermons about Zion and Jerusalem, the mitzvah of tzedaka, the Vilna Ga'on, and many other Rabbinical and historic topics.
Rabbi Eliyahu Landa the Vilna Ga'on's great-grandson. See more about him in item 211.
Approximately 60 leaves, most of which are written on both sides. 15 cm. Very good condition. Torn cover.
Sermons about Zion and Jerusalem, the mitzvah of tzedaka, the Vilna Ga'on, and many other Rabbinical and historic topics.
Rabbi Eliyahu Landa the Vilna Ga'on's great-grandson. See more about him in item 211.
Approximately 60 leaves, most of which are written on both sides. 15 cm. Very good condition. Torn cover.
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![Manuscript notebook containing novellae on the Torah and on the holidays, by Rabbi Avraham Leib Licht. [Hungary, c. 1930s].
T](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/510.jpg "Novellae on the Torah by Rabbi Avraham Leib Licht")
Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
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Manuscript notebook containing novellae on the Torah and on the holidays, by Rabbi Avraham Leib Licht. [Hungary, c. 1930s].
The first and last pages contain the author's signature. Also an "approbation" from his friend Mordechai Cahana of Trebisov.
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Licht of Presov (Slovakia) was a disciple of the Da'at Sofer [as the Da'at Sofer wrote in his approbation to Netivot HaChinuch]. He made aliya to Eretz Israel. Was a scholar, well-known educator, wrote important books and articles: Netivot HaChinuch, Torat HaChinuch, Kitzur Menorat HaMaor (in preparing the latter, he consulted with his teachers, the Da'at Sofer and the Chazon Ish – See: Pe'er HaDor – Chayei HaChazon Ish, Part 4 page 202). He wrote articles about the life of Rabbi Yehuda Asad, workbooks for studying gemara and mishna, and more.
This notebook was probably written in his youth, while he was studying in yeshivot in Hungary, and the "approbation" was written by a boy with whom he studied, from the city Trebisov, Slovakia.
Over 100 pages. (+ pages in Latin script). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stained by water and moisture, no damage to text. New binding.
The first and last pages contain the author's signature. Also an "approbation" from his friend Mordechai Cahana of Trebisov.
Rabbi Avraham Yehuda Licht of Presov (Slovakia) was a disciple of the Da'at Sofer [as the Da'at Sofer wrote in his approbation to Netivot HaChinuch]. He made aliya to Eretz Israel. Was a scholar, well-known educator, wrote important books and articles: Netivot HaChinuch, Torat HaChinuch, Kitzur Menorat HaMaor (in preparing the latter, he consulted with his teachers, the Da'at Sofer and the Chazon Ish – See: Pe'er HaDor – Chayei HaChazon Ish, Part 4 page 202). He wrote articles about the life of Rabbi Yehuda Asad, workbooks for studying gemara and mishna, and more.
This notebook was probably written in his youth, while he was studying in yeshivot in Hungary, and the "approbation" was written by a boy with whom he studied, from the city Trebisov, Slovakia.
Over 100 pages. (+ pages in Latin script). 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition, stained by water and moisture, no damage to text. New binding.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $300
Sold for: $500
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Manuscript of composition on the Torah, on Job, Megillot and haftarot, according to the book Midrash HaBeur by Rabbi Sa'adia ben David, one of Yemen's early Sages. [Copied in approx. 1930].
Jewish Arabic. Nice script of Yemenite calligrapher and copier. This manuscript contains translation to Hebrew, between the lines, on many of the pages, in late handwriting (1960).
Enclosed are papers in later handwriting, containing long parts of the book in its Hebrew translation, written several decades ago.
The owner's name is written on the back cover page: Avraham ??, ritual slaughterer of Yemenite Colony.
Midrash HaBe'ur was written by Rabbi Sa'adia ben David Aldamari, who was one of Yemen's early sages [lived in 1441]. The book is built in format typical of Yemenite midrashic works - with anthology of Chazal's midrashim, such as Yalkut Shimoni, together with commentaries of the author and his teachers. Many of the midrashim which appear in this book, have been otherwise lost, and appear only here.
In various places, the translators and editors crossed out names and honorary titles. For example, at the end of Parshat Mas'ei, they crossed out the words "Rabbi Netanel ben Yeshayahu quoted from Midrash HaBe'ur by Rabbi Sa'adia". It is possible that the purpose of doing so was to eliminate the copier's additions (of Rabbi Sa'adia and Rabbi Netanel's names) from the body of the text.
746 pages, 27 cm. Very good condition. Leather cover, decorated in Yemenite fashion, scuffed and slightly torn.
Another 17 leaves of Hebrew translation are enclosed, in good-fair condition.
Jewish Arabic. Nice script of Yemenite calligrapher and copier. This manuscript contains translation to Hebrew, between the lines, on many of the pages, in late handwriting (1960).
Enclosed are papers in later handwriting, containing long parts of the book in its Hebrew translation, written several decades ago.
The owner's name is written on the back cover page: Avraham ??, ritual slaughterer of Yemenite Colony.
Midrash HaBe'ur was written by Rabbi Sa'adia ben David Aldamari, who was one of Yemen's early sages [lived in 1441]. The book is built in format typical of Yemenite midrashic works - with anthology of Chazal's midrashim, such as Yalkut Shimoni, together with commentaries of the author and his teachers. Many of the midrashim which appear in this book, have been otherwise lost, and appear only here.
In various places, the translators and editors crossed out names and honorary titles. For example, at the end of Parshat Mas'ei, they crossed out the words "Rabbi Netanel ben Yeshayahu quoted from Midrash HaBe'ur by Rabbi Sa'adia". It is possible that the purpose of doing so was to eliminate the copier's additions (of Rabbi Sa'adia and Rabbi Netanel's names) from the body of the text.
746 pages, 27 cm. Very good condition. Leather cover, decorated in Yemenite fashion, scuffed and slightly torn.
Another 17 leaves of Hebrew translation are enclosed, in good-fair condition.
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![Very old Siddur Tiklal from Yemen. Prayers and liturgical poems. [16th-17th century?].
Inscription on page before title-page:](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/512.jpg "Manuscript of Siddur Tiklal of Yemen – 16th Century")
Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Very old Siddur Tiklal from Yemen. Prayers and liturgical poems. [16th-17th century?].
Inscription on page before title-page: "I inherited this early Tichlal from my father Rabbi Moshe ben Moshe ben Avraham ben Yichya ben Saliman etc. Medina HaLevi", inscription written by Shalom Medina, author, editor, and researcher, Tel Aviv.
On the cover page there is a list of the researchers who checked this manuscript: Dr. Yehuda Nachum, who listed this book in Tzfunot Yehudei Teiman (Treasures of Yemenite Jewry) page 137, and Dr. Yosef Tubi.
138 pages. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Dark paper, stains, wear and damage. Yemenite cover with leather spine, slightly worn.
Inscription on page before title-page: "I inherited this early Tichlal from my father Rabbi Moshe ben Moshe ben Avraham ben Yichya ben Saliman etc. Medina HaLevi", inscription written by Shalom Medina, author, editor, and researcher, Tel Aviv.
On the cover page there is a list of the researchers who checked this manuscript: Dr. Yehuda Nachum, who listed this book in Tzfunot Yehudei Teiman (Treasures of Yemenite Jewry) page 137, and Dr. Yosef Tubi.
138 pages. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Dark paper, stains, wear and damage. Yemenite cover with leather spine, slightly worn.
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![Manuscript, Tiklal including Selichot and prayers for the High Holidays. Yemen [18th Century].
Nice handwriting with glosses](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/513.jpg "Tiklal Selichot and Machzor for the High Holidays – Yemen Manuscript")
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Manuscript, Tiklal including Selichot and prayers for the High Holidays. Yemen [18th Century].
Nice handwriting with glosses in the margins and in windows inside the text.
Colophon has name of writer (see Hebrew).
[29], 21-252 leaves. 16 cm. Thick quality paper. Good condition. Stains from usage. Moth holes and wear and tear on numerous page.
Nice handwriting with glosses in the margins and in windows inside the text.
Colophon has name of writer (see Hebrew).
[29], 21-252 leaves. 16 cm. Thick quality paper. Good condition. Stains from usage. Moth holes and wear and tear on numerous page.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
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Rashi's commentary on the Torah, and Siftei Chachamim commentary on Rashi – Books Vayikra, BaMidbar, and Devarim. Yemen, [18th-19th century.]
Fine calligraphy. Original manuscript probably began at Bereshit – since the first page begins with the end of the commentary on Shmot. Volume ends in the middle of Parshat VeZot HaBracha. According to bookmark, only commentary to last page verse of the Torah is missing.
28, [217] leaves. 21.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, stains. Some pages are damaged and restored. Antique leather cover, fine but worn.
Fine calligraphy. Original manuscript probably began at Bereshit – since the first page begins with the end of the commentary on Shmot. Volume ends in the middle of Parshat VeZot HaBracha. According to bookmark, only commentary to last page verse of the Torah is missing.
28, [217] leaves. 21.5 cm. High-quality paper, good condition, stains. Some pages are damaged and restored. Antique leather cover, fine but worn.
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![Manuscript of prayers said on five fast days, slichot and kinot. [Yemen? 18th? 19th century?]
32 leaves. 16 cm. Wide margins.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale6-public/515.jpg "Manuscript of Seder Chamisha Tzomot")
Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Manuscript of prayers said on five fast days, slichot and kinot. [Yemen? 18th? 19th century?]
32 leaves. 16 cm. Wide margins. Good condition, professionally restored moth holes. New cloth binding.
32 leaves. 16 cm. Wide margins. Good condition, professionally restored moth holes. New cloth binding.
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Auction 6 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
September 9, 2009
Opening: $200
Sold for: $375
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Manuscript of prayers, supplications and liturgical poems. Oriental writing. [Morocco? late 19th century or early 20th century].
North Africa writing style.
[212] leaves. 17 cm. Heavy, high quality paper, embossed, watermarked, with scored lines. Excellent condition. Fine leather cover, illuminated with etchings, slightly damaged.
North Africa writing style.
[212] leaves. 17 cm. Heavy, high quality paper, embossed, watermarked, with scored lines. Excellent condition. Fine leather cover, illuminated with etchings, slightly damaged.
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