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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Yuval Shai, novellae on the Rashi and Tosafot commentaries on Talmud, novellae on Pirkei Avot and on the Torah, eulogies and homilies, by R. Shlomo Yitzchak son of R. Shmuel, Rosh Yeshiva in Plungė (Lithuania). 1885.
Complete unpublished composition, with a title page and author's preface. Original work, handwritten and signed by the author, R. Shlomo Yitzchak son of R. Shmuel and Chaya, who writes in his preface that he serves as Rosh Yeshiva and Marbitz Torah in Plungė. The name of the author is not known to us from other sources, yet his writings in this manuscript demonstrate that he is an outstanding Torah scholar, who imparted Torah to the public and was well versed in the depth of Talmudic topics. Most of the work contains novellae on the Rashi and Tosafot commentaries on various tractates of the Talmud. The end of the book contains a sermon for a eulogy and homilies on the Torah, entitled "Y.Sh. Torah". He quotes in his sermons teachings in the name of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciple R. Zalman of Volozhin.
The name of the composition - Yuval Shai - is a play on words based on the verse "…Yovilu Shai LaMora" (Psalms 76:12), which speaks of the sacrifices offered in the Temple. In the conclusion of his preface, the author prays: "…may I merit to see Yovilu Shai LaMora (bringing gifts to G-d), Amen V'Amen (the author uses the words of the verse as an expression of his wish to see in his days the rebuilding of the Temple and the reinstitution of sacrifices).
[1], 62 written leaves (approx. 120 written pages). The notebook also includes dozens of blank leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains and minor worming. Loose leaves. Original binding, slightly worn, without spine.
Complete unpublished composition, with a title page and author's preface. Original work, handwritten and signed by the author, R. Shlomo Yitzchak son of R. Shmuel and Chaya, who writes in his preface that he serves as Rosh Yeshiva and Marbitz Torah in Plungė. The name of the author is not known to us from other sources, yet his writings in this manuscript demonstrate that he is an outstanding Torah scholar, who imparted Torah to the public and was well versed in the depth of Talmudic topics. Most of the work contains novellae on the Rashi and Tosafot commentaries on various tractates of the Talmud. The end of the book contains a sermon for a eulogy and homilies on the Torah, entitled "Y.Sh. Torah". He quotes in his sermons teachings in the name of the Gaon of Vilna and his disciple R. Zalman of Volozhin.
The name of the composition - Yuval Shai - is a play on words based on the verse "…Yovilu Shai LaMora" (Psalms 76:12), which speaks of the sacrifices offered in the Temple. In the conclusion of his preface, the author prays: "…may I merit to see Yovilu Shai LaMora (bringing gifts to G-d), Amen V'Amen (the author uses the words of the verse as an expression of his wish to see in his days the rebuilding of the Temple and the reinstitution of sacrifices).
[1], 62 written leaves (approx. 120 written pages). The notebook also includes dozens of blank leaves. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Stains and minor worming. Loose leaves. Original binding, slightly worn, without spine.
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $15,000
Including buyer's premium
Leaf containing notes (approx. 27 lines) handwritten by R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, author of Chafetz Chaim, Mishna Berura and Likutei Halachot.
Preliminary notes (drafts), from the arrangement of Likutei Halachot on Tractate Sota, with many variations in comparison to the printed book.
The great R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262), leader of the Jewish people, was known as the Chafetz Chaim, after the name of his first book. He was the dean of the Radin yeshiva and author of many halachic and ethical books, including: Mishna Berura, Shemirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chessed and dozens more. One of his greatest enterprises was Likutei Halachot, a complement to Hilchot HaRav Alfas by the Rif, with a clear and concise commentary, compiled from books of the Rishonim. The Rif's book was written on Talmudic topics which are currently relevant and applicable. Likutei Halachot covers topics relating to the Temple and its services, which are not practiced at the present time. The objective of the Chafetz Chaim in publishing this book was to encourage the study of topics pertaining to the Temple services and offerings, thereby bolstering the yearning for the rebuilding of the Temple, speedily in our times.
[1] leaf. Approx. 17X20.5 cm. Written on both sides. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to the folds, professionally repaired.
Preliminary notes (drafts), from the arrangement of Likutei Halachot on Tractate Sota, with many variations in comparison to the printed book.
The great R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262), leader of the Jewish people, was known as the Chafetz Chaim, after the name of his first book. He was the dean of the Radin yeshiva and author of many halachic and ethical books, including: Mishna Berura, Shemirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chessed and dozens more. One of his greatest enterprises was Likutei Halachot, a complement to Hilchot HaRav Alfas by the Rif, with a clear and concise commentary, compiled from books of the Rishonim. The Rif's book was written on Talmudic topics which are currently relevant and applicable. Likutei Halachot covers topics relating to the Temple and its services, which are not practiced at the present time. The objective of the Chafetz Chaim in publishing this book was to encourage the study of topics pertaining to the Temple services and offerings, thereby bolstering the yearning for the rebuilding of the Temple, speedily in our times.
[1] leaf. Approx. 17X20.5 cm. Written on both sides. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to the folds, professionally repaired.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $400
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
A collection of manuscripts - Likutei Rivash on the Torah, and sections of another composition on Zionism, by R. Yuspa son of R. Shlomo Lupoliansky of Holovanivsk (Podolia, Ukraine). Ca. 1901.
· Over 160 leaves of a composition on the Torah named "Likutei Rivash" - an anthology on Bereishit and topics of Chanukah, including selections from great Chassidic leaders, Torah thoughts by great Torah scholars of previous generations (Rebbe Heshel, R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz, the Chatam Sofer, the Vilna Gaon and more), Torah thoughts from various books and rabbis, in addition to novellae by the author himself [possibly some of the contents were heard by the author orally].
Approx. [325] written pages. 20.5 cm. Overall good condition. Few tears and wear. Leaves missing from some of the Parshiot.
· "Tikvat Tzion" - title page, prefaces and draft sections of a composition entitled: "Tikvat Tzion – The Second Article of My Book Maamarei Rivash". Concerning Zionism and the return to Eretz Israel. [1901].
A Torah composition supporting the Zionist movement – the author writes that the purpose of the essay is to enthuse the hearts of the Jewish people to believe in and hope for the Final Redemption. The author opposes the way Chassidim and Chareidim tend to generalize and boycott, distancing themselves from Zionism as they shun maskilim and the profane. He writes ironically that, just as in the past any "person who did something despicable" was termed a "maskil" [enlightened person], even if he was illiterate, so nowadays they label any heretic or anyone who does something wrong a "Zionist", even if "he always opposed the holy idea of Zionism...". The writer writes of himself as an affirmed Chassid, and sees no contradiction between his Chassidism and his Zionism: "I'm a Chassid like other Chassidim, and I was raised to Chassidut... but to be such a pious idiot and say that the Zionists are heretics and it is forbidden to be a Zionist – far from me to say such a thing. Zionism does not contradict our religion, and on the contrary, Zionism is a strong pillar of our religion...". He goes on to say that if we see Zionists who do not follow the straight path, it does not stem from their Zionism, "and on the contrary, they were worse before, and Zionism is setting them straight…".
On the title page and at the ends of the prefaces, the author signs: "The young Yuspa son of Shlomo, shochet and bodek, of Holovanivsk, Russia". We have no information about the author, but the content of the book demonstrates that the writer was a scholar well versed in homiletic and Chassidic books, and some of his selections are from profound homiletic books which deliberate in halacha and aggada. It is clear that the author was fearful for the spiritual survival of the Jewish people and its hope of redemption. The names of his compositions "Likutei Rivash" and "Maamarei Rivash" allude to his and his father's initials: Rabbi Yuspa ben Shlomo.
Approx. [50] leaves of varying size and condition, good to fair-poor, with tears and losses. Some of the paper is brittle and fragile.
· Over 160 leaves of a composition on the Torah named "Likutei Rivash" - an anthology on Bereishit and topics of Chanukah, including selections from great Chassidic leaders, Torah thoughts by great Torah scholars of previous generations (Rebbe Heshel, R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz, the Chatam Sofer, the Vilna Gaon and more), Torah thoughts from various books and rabbis, in addition to novellae by the author himself [possibly some of the contents were heard by the author orally].
Approx. [325] written pages. 20.5 cm. Overall good condition. Few tears and wear. Leaves missing from some of the Parshiot.
· "Tikvat Tzion" - title page, prefaces and draft sections of a composition entitled: "Tikvat Tzion – The Second Article of My Book Maamarei Rivash". Concerning Zionism and the return to Eretz Israel. [1901].
A Torah composition supporting the Zionist movement – the author writes that the purpose of the essay is to enthuse the hearts of the Jewish people to believe in and hope for the Final Redemption. The author opposes the way Chassidim and Chareidim tend to generalize and boycott, distancing themselves from Zionism as they shun maskilim and the profane. He writes ironically that, just as in the past any "person who did something despicable" was termed a "maskil" [enlightened person], even if he was illiterate, so nowadays they label any heretic or anyone who does something wrong a "Zionist", even if "he always opposed the holy idea of Zionism...". The writer writes of himself as an affirmed Chassid, and sees no contradiction between his Chassidism and his Zionism: "I'm a Chassid like other Chassidim, and I was raised to Chassidut... but to be such a pious idiot and say that the Zionists are heretics and it is forbidden to be a Zionist – far from me to say such a thing. Zionism does not contradict our religion, and on the contrary, Zionism is a strong pillar of our religion...". He goes on to say that if we see Zionists who do not follow the straight path, it does not stem from their Zionism, "and on the contrary, they were worse before, and Zionism is setting them straight…".
On the title page and at the ends of the prefaces, the author signs: "The young Yuspa son of Shlomo, shochet and bodek, of Holovanivsk, Russia". We have no information about the author, but the content of the book demonstrates that the writer was a scholar well versed in homiletic and Chassidic books, and some of his selections are from profound homiletic books which deliberate in halacha and aggada. It is clear that the author was fearful for the spiritual survival of the Jewish people and its hope of redemption. The names of his compositions "Likutei Rivash" and "Maamarei Rivash" allude to his and his father's initials: Rabbi Yuspa ben Shlomo.
Approx. [50] leaves of varying size and condition, good to fair-poor, with tears and losses. Some of the paper is brittle and fragile.
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Ashkenazi Jewry - Manuscripts
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Auction 62 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 28, 2018
Opening: $300
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Handwritten notebook. Lectures on Talmudic Topics, Delivered in the Geon Yaakov Yeshiva, on Tractates Makot, Gittin and Sanhedrin, by the "Yeshiva Dean R. Aharon Leib Steinman". Bnei Brak, 1979-1980.
Notebook of lectures ("Shiurim Klaliim"), recorded by a student of the yeshiva, Yosef Friedman, who's signature appears on several leaves throughout the notebook.
R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman (1915-2017) was a leader of Orthodox Jewry, chairman of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of the Degel HaTorah party. He led the Lithuanian Torah Jewry in the last decades. He served as dean of the Chafetz Chaim yeshiva in Kfar Saba, and was reputedly held in high esteem by the Chazon Ish, who would stand up in his honor. In 1955, R. Kahaneman appointed him dean of the Ponevezh yeshiva for young boys and ten years later, he began concurrently serving as head of the Ponevezh Kollel. He later established other Torah institutions, standing at their helm, and spending his entire life disseminating Torah to the multitudes. He also served as dean of the Geon Yaakov yeshiva founded by his son-in-law R. Zev Berlin. On Chanukah eve 2017, he passed away at the age of 104, and his funeral was attended by hundreds of thousands.
Approx. [150] written pages. 16 cm. One leaf detached and worn. Hardcover.
Notebook of lectures ("Shiurim Klaliim"), recorded by a student of the yeshiva, Yosef Friedman, who's signature appears on several leaves throughout the notebook.
R. Aharon Yehuda Leib Steinman (1915-2017) was a leader of Orthodox Jewry, chairman of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of the Degel HaTorah party. He led the Lithuanian Torah Jewry in the last decades. He served as dean of the Chafetz Chaim yeshiva in Kfar Saba, and was reputedly held in high esteem by the Chazon Ish, who would stand up in his honor. In 1955, R. Kahaneman appointed him dean of the Ponevezh yeshiva for young boys and ten years later, he began concurrently serving as head of the Ponevezh Kollel. He later established other Torah institutions, standing at their helm, and spending his entire life disseminating Torah to the multitudes. He also served as dean of the Geon Yaakov yeshiva founded by his son-in-law R. Zev Berlin. On Chanukah eve 2017, he passed away at the age of 104, and his funeral was attended by hundreds of thousands.
Approx. [150] written pages. 16 cm. One leaf detached and worn. Hardcover.
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