Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Five books of the Torah, with Targum Onkelos, Targum Yonatan ben Uziel, Targum Yerushalmi, and the Rashi, Baal HaTurim and Or HaChaim commentaries, including the Chassidic book Be'er Mayim Chaim, by R. Chaim Thirer Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Czernowitz, 1849-1851.
Four volumes: Bereshit, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim.
The title page of Bamidbar bears a stamp: "Michel Klein". The following page bears a signatures: "Berish Li[…]Warnig". The title page of Devarim bears a stamp: "Moshe Aharon Rozman".
4 volumes. Bereshit: [1], 364, [1] leaves. Lacking 1 leaf of the [2] last leaves. Vayikra: [2], 154; 20 leaves. Bamidbar: [2], 208 leaves. Devarim: [1], 197, [1] leaves. Lacking the leaf following the title page. 25.5 cm. Varying condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Some of the letters of the title page are printed in red ink. Some leaves are greenish or blueish. Title page of Vayikra detached. Tears and wear to the title pages of Bereshit, Bamidbar and Devarim, repaired. Without bindings.
Four volumes: Bereshit, Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim.
The title page of Bamidbar bears a stamp: "Michel Klein". The following page bears a signatures: "Berish Li[…]Warnig". The title page of Devarim bears a stamp: "Moshe Aharon Rozman".
4 volumes. Bereshit: [1], 364, [1] leaves. Lacking 1 leaf of the [2] last leaves. Vayikra: [2], 154; 20 leaves. Bamidbar: [2], 208 leaves. Devarim: [1], 197, [1] leaves. Lacking the leaf following the title page. 25.5 cm. Varying condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Some of the letters of the title page are printed in red ink. Some leaves are greenish or blueish. Title page of Vayikra detached. Tears and wear to the title pages of Bereshit, Bamidbar and Devarim, repaired. Without bindings.
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![Sefer Yeshod HaEmunah, commentary on the Torah, Pirkei Avot and anthologies by R. Baruch of Kosiv. Chernivtsi, [1854]. First](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/146.jpg "Sefer Yesod HaEmunah – Chernivtsi, 1854 – First Edition")
Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $350
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Sefer Yeshod HaEmunah, commentary on the Torah, Pirkei Avot and anthologies by R. Baruch of Kosiv. Chernivtsi, [1854]. First edition.
Homiletic concepts and commentary on Rashi's commentary to the Torah, followed by various anthologies on Nach (Prophets), Pirkei Avot, Aggada (Talmudic stories) and other subjects. The beginning of the book contains 15 enthusiastic letters of approbation from various Chassidic leaders and rabbis of R. Baruch's generation who praise the author's unique outlook on Kabbalistic matters. (Several of the approbations were written during the lifetime of the author during the 1760s, while the remainder were written during the 1790s after his passing, but all were printed for the first time in this edition, 1854.)
R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan (Peremyshliany), disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, writes about the author: "When we were together for several days, the author elucidated several concepts in the writings of the Arizal, and explained them with such clarity that they entered my heart and soul completely …it seems to me that they are among the central foundations of the Torah and belief in G-d, which give praise to Him…"
The author R. Baruch, maggid (preacher) in Kosiv (passed away 1782), was among the first generation of Chassidic leaders. He was a disciple of R. Menachem Mendel of Peremyshliany (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), and of the Maggid of Mezritch (Velyki Mezhyrichi). He authored Sefer Amud HaAvoda (Chernivtsi, 1854), which explained Kabbalistic principles in simple, readily understandable language.
The fourth page of approbations contains an early ownership signature: "Levi Yitzchak…".
[4], 114, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. The first and final pages are blueish-green. Good-fair condition. Worming. (Several pages have been professionally repaired with paper). Stains. New elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 231.
Homiletic concepts and commentary on Rashi's commentary to the Torah, followed by various anthologies on Nach (Prophets), Pirkei Avot, Aggada (Talmudic stories) and other subjects. The beginning of the book contains 15 enthusiastic letters of approbation from various Chassidic leaders and rabbis of R. Baruch's generation who praise the author's unique outlook on Kabbalistic matters. (Several of the approbations were written during the lifetime of the author during the 1760s, while the remainder were written during the 1790s after his passing, but all were printed for the first time in this edition, 1854.)
R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan (Peremyshliany), disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, writes about the author: "When we were together for several days, the author elucidated several concepts in the writings of the Arizal, and explained them with such clarity that they entered my heart and soul completely …it seems to me that they are among the central foundations of the Torah and belief in G-d, which give praise to Him…"
The author R. Baruch, maggid (preacher) in Kosiv (passed away 1782), was among the first generation of Chassidic leaders. He was a disciple of R. Menachem Mendel of Peremyshliany (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), and of the Maggid of Mezritch (Velyki Mezhyrichi). He authored Sefer Amud HaAvoda (Chernivtsi, 1854), which explained Kabbalistic principles in simple, readily understandable language.
The fourth page of approbations contains an early ownership signature: "Levi Yitzchak…".
[4], 114, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. The first and final pages are blueish-green. Good-fair condition. Worming. (Several pages have been professionally repaired with paper). Stains. New elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 231.
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![Sefer Kol Simcha, commentary on the Torah by Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Peshischa (Przysucha). [Breslau?], [1859]. First edition.](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/147.jpg "Sefer Kol Simcha by R. Bunim of Peshischa – First Edition – Breslau, 1")
Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Sefer Kol Simcha, commentary on the Torah by Rebbe Simcha Bunim of Peshischa (Przysucha). [Breslau?], [1859]. First edition.
Ownership inscriptions on the flyleaves: R. "Refael Sonnabend"; R. "Elazar Willenberg"; R. "Yonah Will---" and others.
[1], 58; 27 [2] leaves. 18.5 cm. Light greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Wear, small tears and damage to the title page and several other pages. Creases to the corners of the pages. Old binding, worn and damaged.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 520.
Ownership inscriptions on the flyleaves: R. "Refael Sonnabend"; R. "Elazar Willenberg"; R. "Yonah Will---" and others.
[1], 58; 27 [2] leaves. 18.5 cm. Light greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Wear, small tears and damage to the title page and several other pages. Creases to the corners of the pages. Old binding, worn and damaged.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 520.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $1,700
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, Kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part - V'Zot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and Kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Annopol). Lviv, 1866. First edition.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons - R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna - who also approved the book, repeat in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father wrote of. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
The author, R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Annopol (d. 1807, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, 2, pp. 33-34), was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. According to one source, previously he was a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. He was ostensibly one of the four disciples who were at the side of the Maggid at the time of his death (together with R. Avraham HaMalach, the Baal HaTanya and R. Zusha of Annopol). He and his friend R. Zusha of Annopol were approached by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi to approve the Tanya. At the time of printing, Or HaGanuz received enthusiastic approbations from prominent Chassidic leaders of the time, including the only book approbation ever given by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, the Tzemach Tzedek. The book also received approbations by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and his holy sons - R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Turiisk and R. David of Tolna, and of his nephew R. Yitzchak Yaakov of Makariv, as well as approbations by R. Chaim of Sanz and R. Yitzchak Meir of Ger, the Chiddushei HaRim.
The title page and several other leaves bear stamps of Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa and of his son Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Sighet.
Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa (d. 1941) was the son of Rebbe Baruch Hager of Vizhnitz. In 1893 he settled in Borşa, Maramureş, where he established his court numbering hundreds of Chassidim. He was famed as an outstanding Torah scholar well versed in Kabbalistic teachings, a wonder-worker and a great philanthropist. His son, R. Yitzchak Meir, succeeded him as rebbe in Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) until he and his family perished in the Holocaust.
Part I: [1], 12; 84 leaves. Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions. Light wear. Minor worming to first leaves. Original binding, worn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
The book bears approbations of great Chassidic leaders, including the only approbation to a book ever issued by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Another approbation, by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl (the Maggid of Chernobyl), extols the segulah and protective qualities of the book: "Every person should purchase this holy book for merit and excellent protection for himself and his descendants". His holy sons - R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Trisk (Turiisk) and R. David of Tolna - who also approved the book, repeat in their approbations the segulah for protection that their father wrote of. In the publisher's foreword, the author's grandson likewise cites the protective qualities of the book.
The author, R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Annopol (d. 1807, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, 2, pp. 33-34), was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. According to one source, previously he was a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. He was ostensibly one of the four disciples who were at the side of the Maggid at the time of his death (together with R. Avraham HaMalach, the Baal HaTanya and R. Zusha of Annopol). He and his friend R. Zusha of Annopol were approached by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi to approve the Tanya. At the time of printing, Or HaGanuz received enthusiastic approbations from prominent Chassidic leaders of the time, including the only book approbation ever given by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, the Tzemach Tzedek. The book also received approbations by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and his holy sons - R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Turiisk and R. David of Tolna, and of his nephew R. Yitzchak Yaakov of Makariv, as well as approbations by R. Chaim of Sanz and R. Yitzchak Meir of Ger, the Chiddushei HaRim.
The title page and several other leaves bear stamps of Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa and of his son Rebbe Yitzchak Meir of Sighet.
Rebbe Pinchas Hager of Borşa (d. 1941) was the son of Rebbe Baruch Hager of Vizhnitz. In 1893 he settled in Borşa, Maramureş, where he established his court numbering hundreds of Chassidim. He was famed as an outstanding Torah scholar well versed in Kabbalistic teachings, a wonder-worker and a great philanthropist. His son, R. Yitzchak Meir, succeeded him as rebbe in Sighet (Sighetu Marmației) until he and his family perished in the Holocaust.
Part I: [1], 12; 84 leaves. Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Inscriptions. Light wear. Minor worming to first leaves. Original binding, worn.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Divrei Chaim responsa, Parts 1-2, by R. Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Lviv: Avraham Yitzchak Mankish, 1875. First edition printed in the lifetime of the author, who also proofread parts of the book, continued by his grandsons before printing.
"I have compiled… from my responsa which I expounded with leading Torah scholars of our days… Chaim, Rabbi of Sanz. Edited by the rabbis, grandsons of the author".
The title page bears deleted stamps of Rabbi "Elazar Natan Kahana Shapira" [ca. 1820-Kislev 1917. Leader of the Chassidic community in Jerusalem in the second half of the 19th century. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in the early 1840s - together with his father, R. Yechiel Asher Shmuel Kahana Shapira Rabbi of Zalin who died in 1852 - and is the predecessor of the Kahana-Shapira family in Jerusalem].
Ownership inscription [from 1922] signed by R. "Mordechai Gimpel son of R. Avraham"; signature of R. "Yechiel Heller son of R. Avraham Meir of Koidanovo, now of Petach Tikva".
[2], 134; [4], 120 leaves. 38 cm. Brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains on title page of Part 1. Wear and tears. Most pages are in good condition (coarse closed tears to leaves 37-38 of Part 2). Binding with damaged leather spine.
Stefansky Chassidut, No. 118.
"I have compiled… from my responsa which I expounded with leading Torah scholars of our days… Chaim, Rabbi of Sanz. Edited by the rabbis, grandsons of the author".
The title page bears deleted stamps of Rabbi "Elazar Natan Kahana Shapira" [ca. 1820-Kislev 1917. Leader of the Chassidic community in Jerusalem in the second half of the 19th century. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in the early 1840s - together with his father, R. Yechiel Asher Shmuel Kahana Shapira Rabbi of Zalin who died in 1852 - and is the predecessor of the Kahana-Shapira family in Jerusalem].
Ownership inscription [from 1922] signed by R. "Mordechai Gimpel son of R. Avraham"; signature of R. "Yechiel Heller son of R. Avraham Meir of Koidanovo, now of Petach Tikva".
[2], 134; [4], 120 leaves. 38 cm. Brittle paper. Good-fair condition. Stains on title page of Part 1. Wear and tears. Most pages are in good condition (coarse closed tears to leaves 37-38 of Part 2). Binding with damaged leather spine.
Stefansky Chassidut, No. 118.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
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Divrei Chaim, Part 1 on the Torah, by R. Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Mukacheve, 1877. Bound with Part 2, on the Festivals and on Tractate Bava Metzia. Mukacheve, 1877. First edition, published by "the author's sons".
In the introduction to the composition on the Torah, the sons describe their holy father and the day of his death: "…Well-known and famous…is his great holiness and piety. He dedicated his entire life to Torah study and devoted service and great fear of Heaven from his youth until…Our own eyes saw on the day of his death…that he sanctified himself like the heavenly Seraphim with yichudim and great fervor which did not cease for one moment until his soul clung to the Heavenly Light…". At the end of the introduction they write about their father's testament requesting the printing of these books: "…We, the sons of our holy father the author, have expended effort in printing this composition in compliance with his command before his death to print and publish it speedily. The merit of our father should protect us and the entire Jewish People and strengthen Torah and fear of Heaven, and we and all our Jewish brethren should be graced with plenty of blessings and success".
In the introduction to Part 2, the author's sons relate that their father, author of Divrei Chaim studied Tractate Bava Metzia "with great concentration with a group of eminent Torah scholars for over 20 years and that he composed amazing novellae…". They also write that their father's novellae were written with revealed and esoteric interpretations.
Signatures and stamps of R. "Bezalel Keller" from the city of Sanz-Chadash [R. Bezalel Keller, an elder Chassid who in his youth merited receiving a blessing for long days from the mouth of the author of the Divrei Chaim. In his senior years, he immigrated to Jerusalem and died at a ripe old age in 1945 - see enclosed material].
[2], 84, [5] leaves; [2], 72; 48 leaves. Approximately 23.5 cm. Good condition. Contemporary binding, worn and detached, without spine.
Stefansky Chassidut, No. 119.
In the introduction to the composition on the Torah, the sons describe their holy father and the day of his death: "…Well-known and famous…is his great holiness and piety. He dedicated his entire life to Torah study and devoted service and great fear of Heaven from his youth until…Our own eyes saw on the day of his death…that he sanctified himself like the heavenly Seraphim with yichudim and great fervor which did not cease for one moment until his soul clung to the Heavenly Light…". At the end of the introduction they write about their father's testament requesting the printing of these books: "…We, the sons of our holy father the author, have expended effort in printing this composition in compliance with his command before his death to print and publish it speedily. The merit of our father should protect us and the entire Jewish People and strengthen Torah and fear of Heaven, and we and all our Jewish brethren should be graced with plenty of blessings and success".
In the introduction to Part 2, the author's sons relate that their father, author of Divrei Chaim studied Tractate Bava Metzia "with great concentration with a group of eminent Torah scholars for over 20 years and that he composed amazing novellae…". They also write that their father's novellae were written with revealed and esoteric interpretations.
Signatures and stamps of R. "Bezalel Keller" from the city of Sanz-Chadash [R. Bezalel Keller, an elder Chassid who in his youth merited receiving a blessing for long days from the mouth of the author of the Divrei Chaim. In his senior years, he immigrated to Jerusalem and died at a ripe old age in 1945 - see enclosed material].
[2], 84, [5] leaves; [2], 72; 48 leaves. Approximately 23.5 cm. Good condition. Contemporary binding, worn and detached, without spine.
Stefansky Chassidut, No. 119.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
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Volume consisting of four first editions. Three of them Chassidic books:
· Chochmat HaNefesh, Kabbalistic teachings regarding the essence of the soul, by R. Elazar of Worms, with a commentary and Taamei HaMitzvot by R. Tzvi Elimelech Shapira, author of Bnei Yissachar. Lviv, 1876. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 224.
· Sefer HaYashar V'HaTov, Parts I and II, homilies on the Festivals, with words of mussar and novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Friedman of Liske (Olaszliszka). Mukachevo, [1880-1889]. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 171 (Part I of the book). Lacking [4] leaves at the end of Part I (some of them leaves of "prenumeranten").
· Tosafot Chaim, Part II, homilies on Shemot-Vayikra, by R. Chaim Yosef Bruckstein Rabbi of Pistyń. Chernivtsi, 1862. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 608 (Stefansky lists this book as Part I, together with the part on Bereshit printed in 1861). Open tear to two leaves, affecting text.
· Imrei Noam, responsa on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah and other laws, by R. Yoav Rabbi of Tzelem (Deutschkreutz). Mukachevo, 1884. Only edition. (This book is bound third, followed by Tosafot Chaim).
4 books in one volume. Varying pagination. 23.5 cm. Condition varies amongst the books. Most of the leaves are in good condition. Some of the books are printed on dry paper, the paper of the first book is particularly dry and brittle, with tears. Stains. Worming in some places. Damage. Old binding.
· Chochmat HaNefesh, Kabbalistic teachings regarding the essence of the soul, by R. Elazar of Worms, with a commentary and Taamei HaMitzvot by R. Tzvi Elimelech Shapira, author of Bnei Yissachar. Lviv, 1876. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 224.
· Sefer HaYashar V'HaTov, Parts I and II, homilies on the Festivals, with words of mussar and novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Friedman of Liske (Olaszliszka). Mukachevo, [1880-1889]. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 171 (Part I of the book). Lacking [4] leaves at the end of Part I (some of them leaves of "prenumeranten").
· Tosafot Chaim, Part II, homilies on Shemot-Vayikra, by R. Chaim Yosef Bruckstein Rabbi of Pistyń. Chernivtsi, 1862. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 608 (Stefansky lists this book as Part I, together with the part on Bereshit printed in 1861). Open tear to two leaves, affecting text.
· Imrei Noam, responsa on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim and Yoreh De'ah and other laws, by R. Yoav Rabbi of Tzelem (Deutschkreutz). Mukachevo, 1884. Only edition. (This book is bound third, followed by Tosafot Chaim).
4 books in one volume. Varying pagination. 23.5 cm. Condition varies amongst the books. Most of the leaves are in good condition. Some of the books are printed on dry paper, the paper of the first book is particularly dry and brittle, with tears. Stains. Worming in some places. Damage. Old binding.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $800
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HaDerech, Issue I, "Derech Tzaddikim - Farewell sermon of… R. Mordechai Rokeach, Rabbi of Biłgoraj… which he delivered at the celebration of the completion of a tractate by Tiferet Bachurim". "Derech Kedoshim - the words of… R. Aharon Rokeach the Belzer Rebbe… said here in the capital Budapest prior their departure for Eretz Israel". Edited by R. Menachem Aharon Levovitz, young rabbi of Chop. Budapest, Shvat 13, 1944. First edition.
Following their miraculous escape from the Bochnia Ghetto, the Belzer Rebbe and his brother R. Mordechai of Biłgoraj reached Budapest, where they remained from Iyar 1943 until Tevet 1944. This booklet, printed on Shvat 13, 1944, contains the farewell sermon of R. Mordechai of Biłgoraj, where he mentions the atrocities of the Holocaust in Poland and Galicia, and the pressing need to help refugees from those countries. He then apologizes for their departure to Eretz Israel, explaining that their journey is not an escape from Hungary, which he confidently states will not be affected by the Holocaust, but rather stems from his and his brother's yearning and love for Eretz Israel. Further in the booklet, the Rebbe is quoted saying that their trip to Eretz Israel is temporary, with the intention of returning, and his brother R. Mordechai of Biłgoraj explained that according to a tradition from their forefathers, there is no value in settling Eretz Israel before the coming of Mashiach (p. 26). Some ten days later, on February 17, 1944, a second, revised edition of this booklet was published, omitting some references to their immigration to Eretz Israel. A month later, a third edition, also "censored", was printed in Budapest, with the inscription "Second edition, Adar 1944". This booklet is the first, rare edition, containing the Rebbe's speech in its entirety.
[2], 28 pages. 20 cm. The body of the book in fair condition. The wrappers are in fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Wrappers - stains, damage and extensive wear. Loose wrappers. Inscriptions on the back wrapper.
Following their miraculous escape from the Bochnia Ghetto, the Belzer Rebbe and his brother R. Mordechai of Biłgoraj reached Budapest, where they remained from Iyar 1943 until Tevet 1944. This booklet, printed on Shvat 13, 1944, contains the farewell sermon of R. Mordechai of Biłgoraj, where he mentions the atrocities of the Holocaust in Poland and Galicia, and the pressing need to help refugees from those countries. He then apologizes for their departure to Eretz Israel, explaining that their journey is not an escape from Hungary, which he confidently states will not be affected by the Holocaust, but rather stems from his and his brother's yearning and love for Eretz Israel. Further in the booklet, the Rebbe is quoted saying that their trip to Eretz Israel is temporary, with the intention of returning, and his brother R. Mordechai of Biłgoraj explained that according to a tradition from their forefathers, there is no value in settling Eretz Israel before the coming of Mashiach (p. 26). Some ten days later, on February 17, 1944, a second, revised edition of this booklet was published, omitting some references to their immigration to Eretz Israel. A month later, a third edition, also "censored", was printed in Budapest, with the inscription "Second edition, Adar 1944". This booklet is the first, rare edition, containing the Rebbe's speech in its entirety.
[2], 28 pages. 20 cm. The body of the book in fair condition. The wrappers are in fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Wrappers - stains, damage and extensive wear. Loose wrappers. Inscriptions on the back wrapper.
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![Kuntres Mashmia Yeshua, "an [abridged] farewill sermon delivered by… R. Mordechai Motel Rokeach, rabbi of Bilgoraj… with the](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale62-public/153.jpg "Kuntres Mashmia Yeshua – Budapest, 1944 – Sermon Given by the Belzer R")
Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Kuntres Mashmia Yeshua, "an [abridged] farewill sermon delivered by… R. Mordechai Motel Rokeach, rabbi of Bilgoraj… with the approbation and specific instructions of his brother, the greatest tzaddik of his generation… R. Aharon Rokeach the Belzer Rebbe… who delivered the sermon… in the great hall of the Yere'im congregation in Budapest… before they ascended to the Holy Land…", edited by R. Natan Zvi Freidman. Budapest, 1944.
This booklet contains the famous sermon delivered by the Belzer Rebbe before he fled to Eretz Israel, shortly before the Nazis invaded Hungary. The sermon was printed in the HaDerech booklet in three editions, and in an abridged form in this booklet. This booklet also includes the calming words of the rabbi of Bilgoraj, which were censored from the later printings of the HaDerech booklet: "Behold I have heard rumors that if the Belzer Rebbe deems it necessary to… uproot his residence to the Holy Land… he undoubtedly sees that the situation here is bad and G-d forbid… is hovering over those who dwell in this country… I reply to this: Nobody can read his pure thoughts and considerations like me… I hereby attest that my brother, the Belzer Rebbe has strong and solid confidence that no evil will befall our brothers in Hungary, on the contrary, more will be saved from all distress and trouble…". In his introduction to this booklet, the publisher describes the events at the time of the sermon - at the beginning the audience was in "tears and despair" as they heard of the fate of the hundreds of thousands of Jews murdered throughout Europe. "But a minute later, joy befell the listeners hearing the speaker [the rabbi of Bilgoraj] announce in a strong voice in the name of his brother, the tzaddik of his times, who was the halachic authority in his Beit Midrash that he promises and guarantees that the ‘Angel of Destruction’ will no longer rule in our country…”.
10 pages. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Small open tear to the margin of the first page, not affecting text. Minor tears and creases to the edges of the pages.
This booklet contains the famous sermon delivered by the Belzer Rebbe before he fled to Eretz Israel, shortly before the Nazis invaded Hungary. The sermon was printed in the HaDerech booklet in three editions, and in an abridged form in this booklet. This booklet also includes the calming words of the rabbi of Bilgoraj, which were censored from the later printings of the HaDerech booklet: "Behold I have heard rumors that if the Belzer Rebbe deems it necessary to… uproot his residence to the Holy Land… he undoubtedly sees that the situation here is bad and G-d forbid… is hovering over those who dwell in this country… I reply to this: Nobody can read his pure thoughts and considerations like me… I hereby attest that my brother, the Belzer Rebbe has strong and solid confidence that no evil will befall our brothers in Hungary, on the contrary, more will be saved from all distress and trouble…". In his introduction to this booklet, the publisher describes the events at the time of the sermon - at the beginning the audience was in "tears and despair" as they heard of the fate of the hundreds of thousands of Jews murdered throughout Europe. "But a minute later, joy befell the listeners hearing the speaker [the rabbi of Bilgoraj] announce in a strong voice in the name of his brother, the tzaddik of his times, who was the halachic authority in his Beit Midrash that he promises and guarantees that the ‘Angel of Destruction’ will no longer rule in our country…”.
10 pages. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Small open tear to the margin of the first page, not affecting text. Minor tears and creases to the edges of the pages.
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Chassidic Books
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Midrash Rabba on Shemot. Zhitomir: Shapira Brothers (Chanina Lipa, Aryeh Leib and Yehoshua Heshel, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita), 1851.
Copy of R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn, son of R. Natan of Breslov. Ownership inscription on the verso of the title page: "From R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn. This Midrash belongs to the synagogue of the Ari". [This inscription was handwritten by R. Yitzchak Izek Goldstein of Bucharest-Safed - a notable member of Breslov Chassidism in the second half of the 19th century, see Kedem Auction 61, item 56].
R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn (1808-1870), son of R. Natan of Breslov, lived most of his life in Tulchyn, where he managed the local post office, which also served as the government bank. He exchanged continuous correspondence with his father, in which he took advice from him on all his matters. Virtually all the letters deal with the service of G-d according to Breslov Chassidism teachings. These letters resulted in the printing of Alim LiTerufa (Berdychiv, 1896). In the foreword to Alim LiTerufa, the editor R. Nachman Rabbi of Tcherin (Chyhyryn) praises R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn for his fear and service of G-d, pleasant character and great benevolence, who merited at the end of his life to settled in Safed, where he is buried adjacent to the grave of the Beit Yosef.
Stamp on the front endpaper: "Stamp of the Beit Midrash of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, Rabbi of Sanz and its surroundings, Safed".
[1], 286, 289-360 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Some pages darkened and stained. Worming and tears to the title page and first few leaves. Old binding.
Copy of R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn, son of R. Natan of Breslov. Ownership inscription on the verso of the title page: "From R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn. This Midrash belongs to the synagogue of the Ari". [This inscription was handwritten by R. Yitzchak Izek Goldstein of Bucharest-Safed - a notable member of Breslov Chassidism in the second half of the 19th century, see Kedem Auction 61, item 56].
R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn (1808-1870), son of R. Natan of Breslov, lived most of his life in Tulchyn, where he managed the local post office, which also served as the government bank. He exchanged continuous correspondence with his father, in which he took advice from him on all his matters. Virtually all the letters deal with the service of G-d according to Breslov Chassidism teachings. These letters resulted in the printing of Alim LiTerufa (Berdychiv, 1896). In the foreword to Alim LiTerufa, the editor R. Nachman Rabbi of Tcherin (Chyhyryn) praises R. Yitzchak of Tulchyn for his fear and service of G-d, pleasant character and great benevolence, who merited at the end of his life to settled in Safed, where he is buried adjacent to the grave of the Beit Yosef.
Stamp on the front endpaper: "Stamp of the Beit Midrash of Rebbe Chaim Halberstam, Rabbi of Sanz and its surroundings, Safed".
[1], 286, 289-360 pages. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Some pages darkened and stained. Worming and tears to the title page and first few leaves. Old binding.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,250
Including buyer's premium
Shiltei HaGiborim, comprehensive composition about the Beit HaMikdash, the Kohanim and Leviim, the Temple vessels and musical instruments, etc. By R. Avraham HaRofe Portaleone. Venice: "Avraham MiShaar Aryeh" (Avraham from Lion Gate [Portaleone] - the book was printed in the author's home), [1612]. First edition.
Four title pages. The principal part of the book is composed of the first 90 chapters, in which the author comprehensively describes the Beit HaMikdash, its vessels and all the Temple services. His research is based on the Bible and Chazal, at the same time deriving information from ancient Jewish, Arabic and Christian traditions as well as contemporary science. The composition contains much scientific data, such as botanic names of the components of the incense and of the anointment oil, identification of the gems of the High Priest's breastplate (choshen) and their remedial qualities, a detailed study of the music in the Beit HaMikdash, including much information on the musical instruments and the various musical styles, expansive knowledge of engineering and architecture, medicine, chemistry, etc. Moreover, the book deals with linguistic analysis of words in the Holy Tongue, derived from the author's command of ten European and Semitic languages, especially Greek and Latin.
All four title pages bear stamps of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, with a lion in the center, and another stamp - "Minchat Shai", which the Rebbe would imprint on books he received from Chassidim and friends.
12; 186 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Stains. Tiny tears to title page and a few other leaves. All four title pages are decorated with red ink dots. Fine early leather binding, detached and damaged, with worming.
Four title pages. The principal part of the book is composed of the first 90 chapters, in which the author comprehensively describes the Beit HaMikdash, its vessels and all the Temple services. His research is based on the Bible and Chazal, at the same time deriving information from ancient Jewish, Arabic and Christian traditions as well as contemporary science. The composition contains much scientific data, such as botanic names of the components of the incense and of the anointment oil, identification of the gems of the High Priest's breastplate (choshen) and their remedial qualities, a detailed study of the music in the Beit HaMikdash, including much information on the musical instruments and the various musical styles, expansive knowledge of engineering and architecture, medicine, chemistry, etc. Moreover, the book deals with linguistic analysis of words in the Holy Tongue, derived from the author's command of ten European and Semitic languages, especially Greek and Latin.
All four title pages bear stamps of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, with a lion in the center, and another stamp - "Minchat Shai", which the Rebbe would imprint on books he received from Chassidim and friends.
12; 186 leaves. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Light-colored high-quality paper. Stains. Tiny tears to title page and a few other leaves. All four title pages are decorated with red ink dots. Fine early leather binding, detached and damaged, with worming.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
Unsold
V'Lo Od Ela, commentary on Talmudic Aggadot containing the expression "V'Lo Od Ela", by R. Eliyahu son of Avraham Shlomo HaKohen. Izmir, [1853].
Copy of R. Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (Sadhora). The title page bears two of his stamps: a stamp with his name, "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman", with an emblem of a lion in the center; and the stamp "Kinyan Kaspi".
An additional signature appears on the title page: "Nissim Ashkenazi".
Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883, Otzar HaRabbanim 15912) was a grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber possessed a large library, and used four different types of stamps in his books. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachlat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he acquired himself were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition - as the book we have here), and books received as gifts were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift). The library also contained a small collection of books stamped "Minchat Ger" - books received by his father-in-law from converts seeking a tikkun for their soul.
[2], 178 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding, incorporating part of the old binding.
Copy of R. Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (Sadhora). The title page bears two of his stamps: a stamp with his name, "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman", with an emblem of a lion in the center; and the stamp "Kinyan Kaspi".
An additional signature appears on the title page: "Nissim Ashkenazi".
Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883, Otzar HaRabbanim 15912) was a grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber possessed a large library, and used four different types of stamps in his books. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachlat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he acquired himself were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition - as the book we have here), and books received as gifts were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift). The library also contained a small collection of books stamped "Minchat Ger" - books received by his father-in-law from converts seeking a tikkun for their soul.
[2], 178 leaves. 29.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding, incorporating part of the old binding.
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