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Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $2,000
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
Sold for: $8,750
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Yeshayah Karelitz, who signed in his usual manner with the acronym: "A.Y.Sh." (read Ish). [Bnei Brak, ca. 1940s].
The Chazon Ish begins by relating to the words of the letter-writer, who presumably apologized for not hiding from the Chazon Ish unfortunate experiences which occurred to him: "There is nothing inappropriate with the fact you didn't hide things from me, though it is obviously much better to inform me of joyous occasions". He then responds to several Torah topics, and urges the writer to continue investing effort in Torah study: "Be strong and courageous, grab and eat…".
After his signature, the Chazon Ish adds two lines, in which he encourages the person to perform an act of kindness with himself and go on vacation for a month: "Perhaps you can go on vacation for a month to recover, please make an effort in this direction and request of your soul to perform an act of kindness to your body".
R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz (1878-1953), author of the Chazon Ish, a foremost scholar in Halacha and Jewish philosophy in our generations. A preeminent Torah scholar and hidden righteous man, his first book Chazon Ish was published in 1911 anonymously, and he thereafter became known under that title. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, where he became recognized as the leading Torah authority, and stood at the helm of the resurgence of the Torah world in our generation. He authored and published numerous volumes of Chazon Ish, which were written with great toil and in-depth study, covering nearly all Talmudic topics.
[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Over 8 lines handwritten by the Chazon Ish. Good condition. Minor creases and folding marks.
Published with minor omissions in Kovetz Igrot Chazon Ish, II, Letter 100.
The Chazon Ish begins by relating to the words of the letter-writer, who presumably apologized for not hiding from the Chazon Ish unfortunate experiences which occurred to him: "There is nothing inappropriate with the fact you didn't hide things from me, though it is obviously much better to inform me of joyous occasions". He then responds to several Torah topics, and urges the writer to continue investing effort in Torah study: "Be strong and courageous, grab and eat…".
After his signature, the Chazon Ish adds two lines, in which he encourages the person to perform an act of kindness with himself and go on vacation for a month: "Perhaps you can go on vacation for a month to recover, please make an effort in this direction and request of your soul to perform an act of kindness to your body".
R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz (1878-1953), author of the Chazon Ish, a foremost scholar in Halacha and Jewish philosophy in our generations. A preeminent Torah scholar and hidden righteous man, his first book Chazon Ish was published in 1911 anonymously, and he thereafter became known under that title. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, where he became recognized as the leading Torah authority, and stood at the helm of the resurgence of the Torah world in our generation. He authored and published numerous volumes of Chazon Ish, which were written with great toil and in-depth study, covering nearly all Talmudic topics.
[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Over 8 lines handwritten by the Chazon Ish. Good condition. Minor creases and folding marks.
Published with minor omissions in Kovetz Igrot Chazon Ish, II, Letter 100.
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![Chazon Ish, on Demai, Maaserot and various selections [by R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz]. Jerusalem, Shemita year, [1938]. Fi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale63-public/54.jpg "Dedication and Blessing Handwritten and Signed by the Chazon Ish – Ins")
Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $2,750
Including buyer's premium
Chazon Ish, on Demai, Maaserot and various selections [by R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz]. Jerusalem, Shemita year, [1938]. First edition.
In the front endpaper, dedication and blessing handwritten and signed by the author: "A souvenir of blessing for Mr. Asher son of Yehuda. Thursday, Kislev 16, 1953, Zichron Meir. A.Y.Sh." (initials of Avraham Yeshayahu).
R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (1878-1953) was a foremost scholar in Halacha and Jewish philosophy in our generation. A preeminent Torah scholar and hidden righteous man, his first book Chazon Ish was published in 1911 anonymously, and he thereafter became known under that title. (This book too does not mention the name of the author, though the name of the publisher [his brother-in-law] R. Shmuel Greineman is indicated on the title page and on its verso). He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, where he became recognized as the leading Torah authority, and stood at the helm of the resurgence of the Torah world in our generation. He authored and published numerous volumes of Chazon Ish, which were written with great toil and in-depth study, covering nearly all Talmudic topics. Many turned to him in quest of blessing, advice and salvation.
[5], 3-67 leaves. 32 cm. High-quality paper. Fair-good condition. Dampstains and worming. Paper repairs to the endpapers. New binding.
The endpaper bears an additional dedication from the owner who presented it to a friend in 1992. On the verso of this leaf, a clipping from a (secular) newspaper dated 1978 is attached, with a picture of the Chazon Ish and citations of prose passages from his book Emuna UBitachon.
In the front endpaper, dedication and blessing handwritten and signed by the author: "A souvenir of blessing for Mr. Asher son of Yehuda. Thursday, Kislev 16, 1953, Zichron Meir. A.Y.Sh." (initials of Avraham Yeshayahu).
R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (1878-1953) was a foremost scholar in Halacha and Jewish philosophy in our generation. A preeminent Torah scholar and hidden righteous man, his first book Chazon Ish was published in 1911 anonymously, and he thereafter became known under that title. (This book too does not mention the name of the author, though the name of the publisher [his brother-in-law] R. Shmuel Greineman is indicated on the title page and on its verso). He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933, where he became recognized as the leading Torah authority, and stood at the helm of the resurgence of the Torah world in our generation. He authored and published numerous volumes of Chazon Ish, which were written with great toil and in-depth study, covering nearly all Talmudic topics. Many turned to him in quest of blessing, advice and salvation.
[5], 3-67 leaves. 32 cm. High-quality paper. Fair-good condition. Dampstains and worming. Paper repairs to the endpapers. New binding.
The endpaper bears an additional dedication from the owner who presented it to a friend in 1992. On the verso of this leaf, a clipping from a (secular) newspaper dated 1978 is attached, with a picture of the Chazon Ish and citations of prose passages from his book Emuna UBitachon.
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Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $3,000
Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000
Sold for: $6,000
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, novellae on Tractate Shabbat, handwritten by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky. Chapters written in preparation for publishing Kehillot Yaakov Part VII, printed in Jerusalem, 1951.
The Kehillot Yaakov series was first published in ten parts in 1936-1956 and consisted of chapters containing treatises on various topics. Part VII was primarily dedicated to topics relating to Tractate Shabbat. The author later organized his writings according to the order of the Talmud, and these chapters were reprinted in books on various tractates, with many changes. The Steipler would toil extensively over editing and correcting his books. He added to and enhanced his writings over and over again, editing the contents and wording, leaving not one sentence or topic unclear. These leaves are the author's original manuscript, with deletions and additions. The manuscript begins in the middle of chapter 24 and ends in the middle of chapter 31 of the book.
In chapter 27 (p. 115 of this manuscript), the author writes: "My dear son R. Chaim enlightened me a little on this commentary" (it must be noted that at the time this was written, R. Chaim Kanievsky was still an adolescent, yet his father held him in such high regard that he referred to him with titles of honor used for noted Torah scholars).
Pages 103-136 (17 leaves, 34 written pages). Fair-good condition. Marginal damage (repaired). Stains and wear. Elaborate leather binding.
The Kehillot Yaakov series was first published in ten parts in 1936-1956 and consisted of chapters containing treatises on various topics. Part VII was primarily dedicated to topics relating to Tractate Shabbat. The author later organized his writings according to the order of the Talmud, and these chapters were reprinted in books on various tractates, with many changes. The Steipler would toil extensively over editing and correcting his books. He added to and enhanced his writings over and over again, editing the contents and wording, leaving not one sentence or topic unclear. These leaves are the author's original manuscript, with deletions and additions. The manuscript begins in the middle of chapter 24 and ends in the middle of chapter 31 of the book.
In chapter 27 (p. 115 of this manuscript), the author writes: "My dear son R. Chaim enlightened me a little on this commentary" (it must be noted that at the time this was written, R. Chaim Kanievsky was still an adolescent, yet his father held him in such high regard that he referred to him with titles of honor used for noted Torah scholars).
Pages 103-136 (17 leaves, 34 written pages). Fair-good condition. Marginal damage (repaired). Stains and wear. Elaborate leather binding.
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Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Manuscript, "Likutim" – Selections of novellae and deliberations in Halacha and Aggada, on the Talmud and on the Torah, by two writers. [Europe, ca. 19th century].
Ownership and other inscriptions from various periods. Including ownership inscriptions of R. Leib Homler, student of the Novardok yeshiva in Białystok, and ownership inscription of "Our master and teacher R. Yaakov Kanievsky". A scholarly note appears on p. 33b, in a more recent script (presumably, in the handwriting of the Steipler – R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky).
Signatures and other inscriptions in early script: "Meshulam Feivel son of R. Yissachar Ber - Meszulem Faiwel Berkowicz"; draft letter to "the astute Torah scholar R. Alexander Susman son of R. Eliezer Yaakov of Łabiszyn by West Prussia".
This work was composed by several writers: leaves 1-34 in neat, calligraphic Ashkenazic script (typical of ca. start of the 19th century). The pages bear the heading "Likutim" (selections). From p. 30b, the heading changes to "Selections – New Vessels" (the expression "new vessels" presumably implies that henceforth, the selections consist of the writer's own novellae). Leaves 39-43 contain a different, more recent Ashkenazic script typical of the second half of the 19th century. An additional leaf appears between the leaves, (in a script characteristic of the start of the 20th century, possibly the Steipler's handwriting) containing ethical thoughts for Parashat Chayei Sara.
R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (1899-1985), author of Kehilot Yaakov and brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish, was the dean of Novardok – Beit Yosef yeshivot in Bnei Brak and around the world. Already as a yeshiva student he became known in the Lithuanian yeshiva world as "the Steipler" (appellation derived from his hometown Hornostaipil, Ukraine), and stories abound about the scope of his diligence, brilliance and holiness.
In his adolescent years, he wandered from the Novardok yeshiva in Homel (Gomel), Ukraine, over the border into Poland, and became one of the founding students of the main Novardok yeshiva in Białystok, together with his friend R. Leibel Homler. Presumably, the latter gave him this manuscript during that period (an ethical essay from the teachings of R. Aryeh Leib Homler was published in Gevilei Eish, ethical discourses from leading Novardok alumni who perished in the Holocaust, Jerusalem 1973, p. 256).
[1], 1-35, [1], 39-44, [5] leaves. Contains 79 written pages of Torah thoughts, the remaining leaves do not comprise Torah thoughts, only page numbers and various inscriptions. 19.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper, fair condition. Worming affecting text. Wear. Detached leaves. Without binding.
Ownership and other inscriptions from various periods. Including ownership inscriptions of R. Leib Homler, student of the Novardok yeshiva in Białystok, and ownership inscription of "Our master and teacher R. Yaakov Kanievsky". A scholarly note appears on p. 33b, in a more recent script (presumably, in the handwriting of the Steipler – R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky).
Signatures and other inscriptions in early script: "Meshulam Feivel son of R. Yissachar Ber - Meszulem Faiwel Berkowicz"; draft letter to "the astute Torah scholar R. Alexander Susman son of R. Eliezer Yaakov of Łabiszyn by West Prussia".
This work was composed by several writers: leaves 1-34 in neat, calligraphic Ashkenazic script (typical of ca. start of the 19th century). The pages bear the heading "Likutim" (selections). From p. 30b, the heading changes to "Selections – New Vessels" (the expression "new vessels" presumably implies that henceforth, the selections consist of the writer's own novellae). Leaves 39-43 contain a different, more recent Ashkenazic script typical of the second half of the 19th century. An additional leaf appears between the leaves, (in a script characteristic of the start of the 20th century, possibly the Steipler's handwriting) containing ethical thoughts for Parashat Chayei Sara.
R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (1899-1985), author of Kehilot Yaakov and brother-in-law of the Chazon Ish, was the dean of Novardok – Beit Yosef yeshivot in Bnei Brak and around the world. Already as a yeshiva student he became known in the Lithuanian yeshiva world as "the Steipler" (appellation derived from his hometown Hornostaipil, Ukraine), and stories abound about the scope of his diligence, brilliance and holiness.
In his adolescent years, he wandered from the Novardok yeshiva in Homel (Gomel), Ukraine, over the border into Poland, and became one of the founding students of the main Novardok yeshiva in Białystok, together with his friend R. Leibel Homler. Presumably, the latter gave him this manuscript during that period (an ethical essay from the teachings of R. Aryeh Leib Homler was published in Gevilei Eish, ethical discourses from leading Novardok alumni who perished in the Holocaust, Jerusalem 1973, p. 256).
[1], 1-35, [1], 39-44, [5] leaves. Contains 79 written pages of Torah thoughts, the remaining leaves do not comprise Torah thoughts, only page numbers and various inscriptions. 19.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper, fair condition. Worming affecting text. Wear. Detached leaves. Without binding.
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Auction 63 - Rare and Important Items
November 13, 2018
Opening: $1,800
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Sold for: $5,250
Including buyer's premium
Letter (approx. 21 lines), handwritten by and with the full signature of R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, to his son's father-in-law R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv. Bnei Brak, Rosh Chodesh Tammuz 1951.
This letter was written during the engagement period of R. Chaim Kanievsky to Rebbetzin Batsheva, daughter of R. Yosef Shalom. The letter pertains to buying used furniture from a certain settlement near Gedera. The Steipler writes that his wife, the rebbetzin, intends to travel there to inspect the furniture, and thoughtfully inquires whether the Kallah (bride) would allow her mother-in-law to choose the furniture without her, or would prefer to select furniture herself: "…Please inform me whether Batsheva agrees that my wife purchase them if they seem suitable, or would she rather come to view them herself. We are concerned that she may have a specific design or style in mind. She should decide solely based on her wishes, and not just because we have agreed from our part, since our only desire is that the dear Kallah is completely satisfied. Please inform us of her opinion and wishes on the matter as soon as possible…".
Informative and interesting letter, which discloses the Steipler's great ability to pay attention to details and take into consideration the sentiments and wishes of the Kallah, so that she be completely content with the choice of furniture for her new home.
Official stationery. Approx. 24 cm. Good condition. Wear and creases.
This letter was written during the engagement period of R. Chaim Kanievsky to Rebbetzin Batsheva, daughter of R. Yosef Shalom. The letter pertains to buying used furniture from a certain settlement near Gedera. The Steipler writes that his wife, the rebbetzin, intends to travel there to inspect the furniture, and thoughtfully inquires whether the Kallah (bride) would allow her mother-in-law to choose the furniture without her, or would prefer to select furniture herself: "…Please inform me whether Batsheva agrees that my wife purchase them if they seem suitable, or would she rather come to view them herself. We are concerned that she may have a specific design or style in mind. She should decide solely based on her wishes, and not just because we have agreed from our part, since our only desire is that the dear Kallah is completely satisfied. Please inform us of her opinion and wishes on the matter as soon as possible…".
Informative and interesting letter, which discloses the Steipler's great ability to pay attention to details and take into consideration the sentiments and wishes of the Kallah, so that she be completely content with the choice of furniture for her new home.
Official stationery. Approx. 24 cm. Good condition. Wear and creases.
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![Letter handwritten and signed by the "Tzadik of Jerusalem", R. Aryeh Levin. Jerusalem, [Kislev], 1929. Addressed to his futur](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale63-public/58_1.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Aryeh Levin – To his Future Son-in-Law, Rabbi Yosef")
![Letter handwritten and signed by the "Tzadik of Jerusalem", R. Aryeh Levin. Jerusalem, [Kislev], 1929. Addressed to his futur](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale63-public/58_2.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Aryeh Levin – To his Future Son-in-Law, Rabbi Yosef")
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November 13, 2018
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Letter handwritten and signed by the "Tzadik of Jerusalem", R. Aryeh Levin. Jerusalem, [Kislev], 1929.
Addressed to his future son-in-law, R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (who married R. Aryeh Levin's daughter Chaya in Adar 1930). Most of the letter contains Torah thoughts. R. Aryeh begins the letter expressing great affection in poetic terms: "To the honored, light of my eyes, my beloved, Mr. Sh.Y. worlds" (Sh.Y. are the initials of his name Yosef Shalom, but also allude to the Kabbalistic concept "Shay Olamot", the 310 worlds awaiting righteous men in the World to Come). The letter also concludes with flowery expressions of fondness: "With all my sentiments of honor and great love, what our sages called eternal love, your future father-in-law, Aryeh Levin".
The "Tzadik of Jerusalem" R. Aryeh Levin (1885-1969), excelled in Torah and in charitable deeds. An alumnus of Lithuanian yeshivot: Hlusk, Slutsk, Volozhin and the Torat Chaim yeshiva in Jerusalem, he was a cherished disciple of the leading Torah scholars of the generation: R. Refael Shapiro of Volozhin (Valozhyn), R. Chaim Berlin, R. Shlomo Elyashov the Leshem, R. Baruch Ber Leibovitz, R. Avraham Chaim HaKohen Kook, his brother-in-law R. Tzvi Pesach Frank and R. Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik of Brisk (Brest). He immigrated to Jerusalem as an adolescent and married the granddaughter of the head of the Jerusalem Beit Din, R. Chaim Yaakov Shapira. He served as the spiritual director and supervisor of the Etz Chaim Talmud Torah (boy's school). Renowned for his dedication to acts of benevolence, and for his frequent visits to the British Mandate prison, he was later appointed as the Jewish Prison Chaplain. He offered a listening ear to one and all, absorbing their difficulties as well as joys, engaging in acts of kindness his whole life. He merited having sons and sons-in-law who were noted Torah scholars. He was particularly fond of his son-in-law the diligent Torah scholar R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, grandson of his primary teacher the Leshem.
[1] folded leaf, 20.5 cm. 2 written pages, approx. 31 lines in his beautiful handwriting and with his signature. Good condition. Folding marks and light creases.
Addressed to his future son-in-law, R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (who married R. Aryeh Levin's daughter Chaya in Adar 1930). Most of the letter contains Torah thoughts. R. Aryeh begins the letter expressing great affection in poetic terms: "To the honored, light of my eyes, my beloved, Mr. Sh.Y. worlds" (Sh.Y. are the initials of his name Yosef Shalom, but also allude to the Kabbalistic concept "Shay Olamot", the 310 worlds awaiting righteous men in the World to Come). The letter also concludes with flowery expressions of fondness: "With all my sentiments of honor and great love, what our sages called eternal love, your future father-in-law, Aryeh Levin".
The "Tzadik of Jerusalem" R. Aryeh Levin (1885-1969), excelled in Torah and in charitable deeds. An alumnus of Lithuanian yeshivot: Hlusk, Slutsk, Volozhin and the Torat Chaim yeshiva in Jerusalem, he was a cherished disciple of the leading Torah scholars of the generation: R. Refael Shapiro of Volozhin (Valozhyn), R. Chaim Berlin, R. Shlomo Elyashov the Leshem, R. Baruch Ber Leibovitz, R. Avraham Chaim HaKohen Kook, his brother-in-law R. Tzvi Pesach Frank and R. Yitzchak Zev Soloveitchik of Brisk (Brest). He immigrated to Jerusalem as an adolescent and married the granddaughter of the head of the Jerusalem Beit Din, R. Chaim Yaakov Shapira. He served as the spiritual director and supervisor of the Etz Chaim Talmud Torah (boy's school). Renowned for his dedication to acts of benevolence, and for his frequent visits to the British Mandate prison, he was later appointed as the Jewish Prison Chaplain. He offered a listening ear to one and all, absorbing their difficulties as well as joys, engaging in acts of kindness his whole life. He merited having sons and sons-in-law who were noted Torah scholars. He was particularly fond of his son-in-law the diligent Torah scholar R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, grandson of his primary teacher the Leshem.
[1] folded leaf, 20.5 cm. 2 written pages, approx. 31 lines in his beautiful handwriting and with his signature. Good condition. Folding marks and light creases.
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![Lengthy letter (six large pages) handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein. [New York], Av 1968. Detailed responses to hal](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale63-public/59.jpg "Lengthy Responsum Letter – Six Pages Handwritten and Signed by Rabbi M")
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November 13, 2018
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Lengthy letter (six large pages) handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Feinstein. [New York], Av 1968.
Detailed responses to halachic queries on various topics, presented by his disciple R. Efraim Greenblatt (the Rivevot Efraim). R. Moshe begins and ends the letter with an inquiry on his wellbeing and extends his warm blessing for a complete recovery: "I am troubled by the state of his health, and G-d be blessed for the improvement, and we are praying to G-d to send you a complete and total recovery amongst all sick Jewish people, and hope that in merit of the Torah you will be healthy and well, which is a great necessity for Torah study and Mitzvot observance… and I, his friend and admirer am praying for his wellbeing, that He should send you a complete recovery amongst other sick Jewish people, and may you know no more illness and trouble – Moshe Feinstein".
At the foot of the letter, R. Moshe adds: "please inform me immediately of your good health, since I am very concerned, and even though I received a letter from your uncle R. N. Notte--- notifying me of the improvement in your condition, nevertheless I would like to hear from you personally – the aforementioned".
R. Moshe adds an interesting note which enlightens us on his method of recording responsa for his book Responsa Igrot Moshe, and on the difference between the book and the actual letters sent to the inquirers: "And behold, I wrote certain things concisely, and I elaborated on them in the copy I saved, since my friend understands my intent precisely, impart to the wise man and he will become yet wiser – the aforementioned". These responsa were published with variations in Responsa Igrot Moshe, Orach Chaim III (New York, 1973), sections 68-70; 99-100.
R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), foremost Halachic authority in the United States, was the leader of Orthodox Jewry, chairman of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and dean of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva in New York. He authored: Responsa Igrot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe – Talmudic novellae and Darash Moshe - novellae on the Torah.
Official stationery. [3] leaves, filled with close writing on both sides. 28 cm. Good condition. Light wear and minor tears.
Detailed responses to halachic queries on various topics, presented by his disciple R. Efraim Greenblatt (the Rivevot Efraim). R. Moshe begins and ends the letter with an inquiry on his wellbeing and extends his warm blessing for a complete recovery: "I am troubled by the state of his health, and G-d be blessed for the improvement, and we are praying to G-d to send you a complete and total recovery amongst all sick Jewish people, and hope that in merit of the Torah you will be healthy and well, which is a great necessity for Torah study and Mitzvot observance… and I, his friend and admirer am praying for his wellbeing, that He should send you a complete recovery amongst other sick Jewish people, and may you know no more illness and trouble – Moshe Feinstein".
At the foot of the letter, R. Moshe adds: "please inform me immediately of your good health, since I am very concerned, and even though I received a letter from your uncle R. N. Notte--- notifying me of the improvement in your condition, nevertheless I would like to hear from you personally – the aforementioned".
R. Moshe adds an interesting note which enlightens us on his method of recording responsa for his book Responsa Igrot Moshe, and on the difference between the book and the actual letters sent to the inquirers: "And behold, I wrote certain things concisely, and I elaborated on them in the copy I saved, since my friend understands my intent precisely, impart to the wise man and he will become yet wiser – the aforementioned". These responsa were published with variations in Responsa Igrot Moshe, Orach Chaim III (New York, 1973), sections 68-70; 99-100.
R. Moshe Feinstein (1895-1986), foremost Halachic authority in the United States, was the leader of Orthodox Jewry, chairman of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah and dean of the Tiferet Yerushalayim yeshiva in New York. He authored: Responsa Igrot Moshe, Dibrot Moshe – Talmudic novellae and Darash Moshe - novellae on the Torah.
Official stationery. [3] leaves, filled with close writing on both sides. 28 cm. Good condition. Light wear and minor tears.
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![Lengthy letter (approx. 52 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. [Jerusalem, Kislev 1951]. Addressed to](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale63-public/60_1.jpg "Letter of Torah Thoughts from Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach to Rabbi Yo")
![Lengthy letter (approx. 52 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. [Jerusalem, Kislev 1951]. Addressed to](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale63-public/60_2.jpg "Letter of Torah Thoughts from Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach to Rabbi Yo")
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Lengthy letter (approx. 52 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach. [Jerusalem, Kislev 1951].
Addressed to his friend R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv – "To my dear friend, the true Torah scholar R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv". The letter opens with congratulation for the marriage of his eldest daughter to R. Chaim Kanievsky: "I hereby wish him Mazal Tov on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter to one who is great in Torah and fear of G-d, and I bless him with heart and soul that G-d should grant him much joy and satisfaction from them and all his descendants".
Most of the letter consists of Torah deliberations on the topics of Terumot and Maaserot (laws of tithing). R. Shlomo Zalman thanks him for perusing his book Maadanei Eretz and sending him his comments on these topics: "…I thank him wholeheartedly for acceding to my request and enlightening my eyes with his straight and insightful words, nevertheless, I see fit to make the following comments…".
The letter concludes with further words of appreciation, and a request "to continue studying my book in his spare time and comment on it, whether orally or in writing". R. Shlomo Zalman expresses his discomfiture on the fact that R. Elyashiv sent him payment for the book Maadanei Eretz, yet since he knows the latter will not accept the money in return, he is only sending the change, and will discuss the matter with him face to face at a later time.
R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1910-1995) was the dean of the Kol Torah Yeshiva and leading posek of his times. In his youth, R. Shlomo Zalman was a household member of R. Zelig Reuven Bengis, head of the Eda HaCharedit, where he befriended R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, who was also a disciple of R. Bengis and frequenter of his home. The elderly scholar cherished the two young scholars and held them in great esteem, predicting them a future as leading halachic authorities of the generation. In time, R. Shlomo Zalman indeed became one of the leading poskim and the foremost authority in several halachic areas, such as medicine in halacha. His pleasant ways and refinement earnt him the veneration of all sects of Orthodox Judaism, which was expressed at his funeral attended by some 300,000 people.
R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach's connection with R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv extended over a period of sixty years, and they often conferred with each other on halachic and public matters which were on the agenda. Several years after this letter was written, they became related by marriage when R. Shlomo Zalman's son R. Azriel Auerbach married R. Yosef Shalom's (fifth) daughter.
[1] leaf, written on both sides. 25 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and light wear.
Published in Yeshurun, 28, pp. 327-328, see ibid. for other correspondence from 1951-1952.
Addressed to his friend R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv – "To my dear friend, the true Torah scholar R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv". The letter opens with congratulation for the marriage of his eldest daughter to R. Chaim Kanievsky: "I hereby wish him Mazal Tov on the occasion of the marriage of his daughter to one who is great in Torah and fear of G-d, and I bless him with heart and soul that G-d should grant him much joy and satisfaction from them and all his descendants".
Most of the letter consists of Torah deliberations on the topics of Terumot and Maaserot (laws of tithing). R. Shlomo Zalman thanks him for perusing his book Maadanei Eretz and sending him his comments on these topics: "…I thank him wholeheartedly for acceding to my request and enlightening my eyes with his straight and insightful words, nevertheless, I see fit to make the following comments…".
The letter concludes with further words of appreciation, and a request "to continue studying my book in his spare time and comment on it, whether orally or in writing". R. Shlomo Zalman expresses his discomfiture on the fact that R. Elyashiv sent him payment for the book Maadanei Eretz, yet since he knows the latter will not accept the money in return, he is only sending the change, and will discuss the matter with him face to face at a later time.
R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1910-1995) was the dean of the Kol Torah Yeshiva and leading posek of his times. In his youth, R. Shlomo Zalman was a household member of R. Zelig Reuven Bengis, head of the Eda HaCharedit, where he befriended R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, who was also a disciple of R. Bengis and frequenter of his home. The elderly scholar cherished the two young scholars and held them in great esteem, predicting them a future as leading halachic authorities of the generation. In time, R. Shlomo Zalman indeed became one of the leading poskim and the foremost authority in several halachic areas, such as medicine in halacha. His pleasant ways and refinement earnt him the veneration of all sects of Orthodox Judaism, which was expressed at his funeral attended by some 300,000 people.
R. Shlomo Zalman Auerbach's connection with R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv extended over a period of sixty years, and they often conferred with each other on halachic and public matters which were on the agenda. Several years after this letter was written, they became related by marriage when R. Shlomo Zalman's son R. Azriel Auerbach married R. Yosef Shalom's (fifth) daughter.
[1] leaf, written on both sides. 25 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and light wear.
Published in Yeshurun, 28, pp. 327-328, see ibid. for other correspondence from 1951-1952.
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Lithuanian Rabbis of the Past Generation – Manuscripts, Letters and Signatures
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Lengthy letter (approx. 27 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Kanievsky, to his father-in-law R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv and his family. Zichron Meir [Bnei Brak], Elul 1956.
"To my teacher and father-in-law, the illustrious Torah scholar and all the members of his household – as the new year approaches, may they be immediately inscribed and sealed for a good year and for life in the book of entirely righteous people, and may this year be a year of redemption and salvation for the entire Jewish people". The rest of the letter contains novellae relating to the topics of marriage contracts and the recitation accompanying the first fruits offering.
At the foot of the letter, R. Chaim adds a line informing his father-in-law of an Etrog he obtained for him for the impending festival of Sukkot: "I already purchased an Etrog and am waiting for an opportunity to send it".
R. Chaim Kanievsky, leading Torah authority in our times, was the first son-in-law of R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (1910-2012). This letter was written some five years after his marriage in Kislev 1951. (The attributes "illustrious and renowned Torah scholar" with which R. Chaim addresses his father-in-law, were already terms commonly accorded to R. Elyashiv, though he was only 46 years old at that time).
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Approx. 27 lines in his handwriting and with his signature. Good condition. Light creases and folding marks.
This letter was published in Yeshurun, 28, Nissan 2013, p. 350.
"To my teacher and father-in-law, the illustrious Torah scholar and all the members of his household – as the new year approaches, may they be immediately inscribed and sealed for a good year and for life in the book of entirely righteous people, and may this year be a year of redemption and salvation for the entire Jewish people". The rest of the letter contains novellae relating to the topics of marriage contracts and the recitation accompanying the first fruits offering.
At the foot of the letter, R. Chaim adds a line informing his father-in-law of an Etrog he obtained for him for the impending festival of Sukkot: "I already purchased an Etrog and am waiting for an opportunity to send it".
R. Chaim Kanievsky, leading Torah authority in our times, was the first son-in-law of R. Yosef Shalom Elyashiv (1910-2012). This letter was written some five years after his marriage in Kislev 1951. (The attributes "illustrious and renowned Torah scholar" with which R. Chaim addresses his father-in-law, were already terms commonly accorded to R. Elyashiv, though he was only 46 years old at that time).
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Approx. 27 lines in his handwriting and with his signature. Good condition. Light creases and folding marks.
This letter was published in Yeshurun, 28, Nissan 2013, p. 350.
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Lithuanian Rabbis of the Past Generation – Manuscripts, Letters and Signatures
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