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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Nine letters, invitations, a notebook and paper items from the archive of R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, dayan and posek in Bardiov (Bardejov). 1870s-1930s.
Some of the leaves in this archive are handwritten by R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, while others are letters which were addressed to him.
• Printed invitation to the Miller-Teitelbaum wedding, with an invitation handwritten by the father of the bride, R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum. Bardiov, Elul [1930]. • Letter of Torah novellae from R. Yaakov Eckstein. 1875. • Four letters from R. David Tzvi Auerbach Rabbi of Sokolov, including Torah novellae and appeals for financial assistance. • Printed invitation in gilt letters to the Samet-Adler wedding. Jerusalem, Adar 1927. • Leaves of a free-loan ledger, list of debts, loans, collected dues and repaid loans. Bardiov, 1910. • Four pages handwritten by R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, in Yiddish, with regulations, instructions and laws of Matzah baking. • Printed leaf - prohibition on non-locally slaughtered meat, from the rabbis of Bardiov, R. Avigdor Tzvi Halberstam and R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum. Bardiov, Sivan 1934. Yiddish. • Leaf handwritten by R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, list of subscribers for the printing of the book Divrei Avraham, (Bartfeld 1907 - by his grandfather R. Chaim Avraham Ehrenstein Rabbi of Bardiov).
R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum (1858-1942) served as dayan and posek in Bardiov (Bardejov, in German: Bartfeld). He was the disciple of Maharam Schick, and was beloved to the Yitav Lev of Sighet. Likewise, he was revered and cherished by the Rebbes of Bobov, R. Shlomo Halberstam and his son R. Ben Zion - author of Kedushat Tzion. Reputedly, when the Kedushat Tzion of Bobov once visited Bardiov, R. Yitzchak's city, he chose R. Yitzchak, of all the prominent rabbis and community notables who came to greet him, to sit beside him in the carriage on his way from the train station to his lodgings, and he explained his choice by saying: "Do not be surprised that I chose him and none other from amongst all the elder rabbis, since my father [Rebbe Shlomo] attested that he learns Torah for the sake of Heaven".
The letters sent to R. Yitzchak disclose that he was very involved in charitable activities and in supporting Torah scholars.
He perished in Auschwitz on 9th Av 1942. His writings were published in the book Divrei Yitzchak.
26 paper items. Size and condition vary.
Some of the leaves in this archive are handwritten by R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, while others are letters which were addressed to him.
• Printed invitation to the Miller-Teitelbaum wedding, with an invitation handwritten by the father of the bride, R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum. Bardiov, Elul [1930]. • Letter of Torah novellae from R. Yaakov Eckstein. 1875. • Four letters from R. David Tzvi Auerbach Rabbi of Sokolov, including Torah novellae and appeals for financial assistance. • Printed invitation in gilt letters to the Samet-Adler wedding. Jerusalem, Adar 1927. • Leaves of a free-loan ledger, list of debts, loans, collected dues and repaid loans. Bardiov, 1910. • Four pages handwritten by R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, in Yiddish, with regulations, instructions and laws of Matzah baking. • Printed leaf - prohibition on non-locally slaughtered meat, from the rabbis of Bardiov, R. Avigdor Tzvi Halberstam and R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum. Bardiov, Sivan 1934. Yiddish. • Leaf handwritten by R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum, list of subscribers for the printing of the book Divrei Avraham, (Bartfeld 1907 - by his grandfather R. Chaim Avraham Ehrenstein Rabbi of Bardiov).
R. Yitzchak Teitelbaum (1858-1942) served as dayan and posek in Bardiov (Bardejov, in German: Bartfeld). He was the disciple of Maharam Schick, and was beloved to the Yitav Lev of Sighet. Likewise, he was revered and cherished by the Rebbes of Bobov, R. Shlomo Halberstam and his son R. Ben Zion - author of Kedushat Tzion. Reputedly, when the Kedushat Tzion of Bobov once visited Bardiov, R. Yitzchak's city, he chose R. Yitzchak, of all the prominent rabbis and community notables who came to greet him, to sit beside him in the carriage on his way from the train station to his lodgings, and he explained his choice by saying: "Do not be surprised that I chose him and none other from amongst all the elder rabbis, since my father [Rebbe Shlomo] attested that he learns Torah for the sake of Heaven".
The letters sent to R. Yitzchak disclose that he was very involved in charitable activities and in supporting Torah scholars.
He perished in Auschwitz on 9th Av 1942. His writings were published in the book Divrei Yitzchak.
26 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Two documents handwritten, stamped and signed by R. Yisrael Baruch Shapiro "rabbi of the Blendov community". Blendov (Błędów), Cheshvan-Shevat 1936-1937.
Confirmation of divorce ("Get certificate") and confirmation of testimony on divorce (presumably sent to the office of the Chief Rabbinate in Eretz Israel).
Rebbe Yisrael Baruch Shapiro (perished in the Holocaust) was a rabbi and rebbe in Poland. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Meir Yechiel Shapiro Rabbi of Blendov, from the Mogelnitza-Kozhnitz dynasty (d. Nisan 1915). He succeeded his father-in-law as rabbi and rebbe in Blendov.
Two leaves. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Both leaves trimmed, with one filing hole.
Confirmation of divorce ("Get certificate") and confirmation of testimony on divorce (presumably sent to the office of the Chief Rabbinate in Eretz Israel).
Rebbe Yisrael Baruch Shapiro (perished in the Holocaust) was a rabbi and rebbe in Poland. He was the son-in-law of Rebbe Shalom Meir Yechiel Shapiro Rabbi of Blendov, from the Mogelnitza-Kozhnitz dynasty (d. Nisan 1915). He succeeded his father-in-law as rabbi and rebbe in Blendov.
Two leaves. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Both leaves trimmed, with one filing hole.
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![Letter (approx. 22 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz. [London, Av 1939]. Addressed to R. Tzv](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/290.jpg "Letter from Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz - London, 1939 - To Encou")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Letter (approx. 22 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz. [London, Av 1939].
Addressed to R. Tzvi Hirsch Ferber, a foremost London rabbi. In this letter, which discusses several personal and communal matters, Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch presents a report of his activities to publicize the possibility of shaving with an electric shaver, to avoid transgressing the prohibition of shaving with a razor: "Some years ago, I asked the rabbis to do something about shaving, since nowadays there is the option of electric shavers, and R. Weinberg stated that there is concern of it having a status of a razor, and I said that it should be researched whether it is indeed like scissors, we would then publicize in the newspapers to shave one's beard with this method, to save thousands of Jews from transgressing five prohibitions, but my words were not heeded…" (there is a halachic prohibition of shaving ones beard with a razor, but scissor-like appliances are permitted. The invention of the electric shaver aroused a halachic debate as to whether it resembles scissors, and is therefore permitted, or a razor, which is prohibited. The Rebbe of Shotz wanted the rabbis to publicize their endorsement of electric shavers, to prevent British Jewry from transgressing the Torah prohibition of shaving with a razor).
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitz of Shotz (1877-1958), scion of Rebbe Michel of Zlotchov and Rebbe Meir of Premishlan, and foremost rebbe in the previous generation. An outstanding erudite in all realms of Torah and noted halachic authority, he was ordained in his youth by the Maharsham of Berezhany and remained in the latter's home for nine months to observe him in practice. A holy kabbalist, he served G-d with utter devotion and was renowned for the wonders he effected with his awesome prayers, just like a child begging his father. A disciple of the Rebbe of Shineva and the Rebbes of Belz. He served as rabbi of Shotz (Suceava) from 1903, and was the teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, initiator of the Daf HaYomi. From 1927, he served as Rebbe in London. He authored many books on the Talmud and on the Torah, on Chassidism and other topics. He earned a widespread reputation for his greatness and holiness, and was revered by the foremost rebbes of his generation. His diligence was exceptional, he would study Torah for many hours, interrupting only to eat or perform a mitzva. He nonetheless conducted an open house in London, and people from all sects and ranks of society came to receive his blessing, counsel and ruling. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study (at his behest, this promise was printed on the structure over his grave in three languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and English).
Official postcard of the Rebbe (written on both sides). 10X15 cm. Good condition. Marginal stains. Postmark from August 14, 1939. Postage stamp removed.
Addressed to R. Tzvi Hirsch Ferber, a foremost London rabbi. In this letter, which discusses several personal and communal matters, Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch presents a report of his activities to publicize the possibility of shaving with an electric shaver, to avoid transgressing the prohibition of shaving with a razor: "Some years ago, I asked the rabbis to do something about shaving, since nowadays there is the option of electric shavers, and R. Weinberg stated that there is concern of it having a status of a razor, and I said that it should be researched whether it is indeed like scissors, we would then publicize in the newspapers to shave one's beard with this method, to save thousands of Jews from transgressing five prohibitions, but my words were not heeded…" (there is a halachic prohibition of shaving ones beard with a razor, but scissor-like appliances are permitted. The invention of the electric shaver aroused a halachic debate as to whether it resembles scissors, and is therefore permitted, or a razor, which is prohibited. The Rebbe of Shotz wanted the rabbis to publicize their endorsement of electric shavers, to prevent British Jewry from transgressing the Torah prohibition of shaving with a razor).
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitz of Shotz (1877-1958), scion of Rebbe Michel of Zlotchov and Rebbe Meir of Premishlan, and foremost rebbe in the previous generation. An outstanding erudite in all realms of Torah and noted halachic authority, he was ordained in his youth by the Maharsham of Berezhany and remained in the latter's home for nine months to observe him in practice. A holy kabbalist, he served G-d with utter devotion and was renowned for the wonders he effected with his awesome prayers, just like a child begging his father. A disciple of the Rebbe of Shineva and the Rebbes of Belz. He served as rabbi of Shotz (Suceava) from 1903, and was the teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, initiator of the Daf HaYomi. From 1927, he served as Rebbe in London. He authored many books on the Talmud and on the Torah, on Chassidism and other topics. He earned a widespread reputation for his greatness and holiness, and was revered by the foremost rebbes of his generation. His diligence was exceptional, he would study Torah for many hours, interrupting only to eat or perform a mitzva. He nonetheless conducted an open house in London, and people from all sects and ranks of society came to receive his blessing, counsel and ruling. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study (at his behest, this promise was printed on the structure over his grave in three languages: Hebrew, Yiddish and English).
Official postcard of the Rebbe (written on both sides). 10X15 cm. Good condition. Marginal stains. Postmark from August 14, 1939. Postage stamp removed.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Official printed form, "Application for Immigration Permit for a Relative Abroad", filled-in and signed by the applicant - Rebbe Yehuda Leib Ashlag (author of the Sulam on the Zohar). Bnei Brak, 1934.
In this document, R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag requests an immigration permit for the purpose of family reunification with his brother-in-law R. Shmuel Elchanan Blizinski of Warsaw, his wife and their three children. The form also contains information about R. Ashlag, who writes that he reached Eretz Israel on 16th Tishrei 1920 (second day of Sukkot), earns a livelihood as a rabbi with a monthly pay of thirty Palestine Pounds, and his property is "a house in Bnei Brak". In this document, he undertakes to provide for his relatives, "so that they should not become dependent on assistance from any organization".
R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), an outstanding, holy and pure Torah scholar, a G-dly kabbalist and philosopher. He served as rabbi of Warsaw, and studied Kabbalah from its elders. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1920, where he founded the Ittur Rabbanim yeshiva for study of the revealed parts of the Torah, apart from delivering many lectures on Kabbalah to elite Torah scholars. Over the years, a large group of disciples and Chassidim gathered around him, and he began serving as rebbe. He authored and published many books on Kabbalah, and is renowned for his magnum opuses: Talmud Eser HaSefirot and the Sulam commentary to the Zohar, reprinted until this day in dozens of editions distributed throughout the world. His teachings on Kabbalah paved a new and original way of understanding the writings of the Arizal and the Zohar.
In 1934-1940, R. Ashlag resided in the home he purchased in the Givat Rokeach neighborhood of the newly established moshava of Bnei Brak (today Ben Petachya st.), and set up his Beit Midrash there. During that time, the Sulam became acquainted with his neighbor the Chazon Ish, who immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933 and also settled in the Givat Rokeach neighborhood of Bnei Brak. It is interesting to note that the biography of the Sulam (HaSulam, by R. Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb, Jerusalem, 1997) states that the Sulam lived in Bnei Brak from 1936-1940, whilst this document attests that he already moved to Bnei Brak in 1934. Another fact which this document discloses is the date of his immigration to Eretz Israel - 16th Tishrei 1920, and not 1921 as is recorded in the above-mentioned book (p. 59).
[1] leaf, official form (of the Central Agudath Israel). 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and tears. Open tear to upper part of leaf. Folding marks and filing holes. Most of the form was presumably filled-in by R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag himself.
In this document, R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag requests an immigration permit for the purpose of family reunification with his brother-in-law R. Shmuel Elchanan Blizinski of Warsaw, his wife and their three children. The form also contains information about R. Ashlag, who writes that he reached Eretz Israel on 16th Tishrei 1920 (second day of Sukkot), earns a livelihood as a rabbi with a monthly pay of thirty Palestine Pounds, and his property is "a house in Bnei Brak". In this document, he undertakes to provide for his relatives, "so that they should not become dependent on assistance from any organization".
R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag (1885-1955), an outstanding, holy and pure Torah scholar, a G-dly kabbalist and philosopher. He served as rabbi of Warsaw, and studied Kabbalah from its elders. He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1920, where he founded the Ittur Rabbanim yeshiva for study of the revealed parts of the Torah, apart from delivering many lectures on Kabbalah to elite Torah scholars. Over the years, a large group of disciples and Chassidim gathered around him, and he began serving as rebbe. He authored and published many books on Kabbalah, and is renowned for his magnum opuses: Talmud Eser HaSefirot and the Sulam commentary to the Zohar, reprinted until this day in dozens of editions distributed throughout the world. His teachings on Kabbalah paved a new and original way of understanding the writings of the Arizal and the Zohar.
In 1934-1940, R. Ashlag resided in the home he purchased in the Givat Rokeach neighborhood of the newly established moshava of Bnei Brak (today Ben Petachya st.), and set up his Beit Midrash there. During that time, the Sulam became acquainted with his neighbor the Chazon Ish, who immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1933 and also settled in the Givat Rokeach neighborhood of Bnei Brak. It is interesting to note that the biography of the Sulam (HaSulam, by R. Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb, Jerusalem, 1997) states that the Sulam lived in Bnei Brak from 1936-1940, whilst this document attests that he already moved to Bnei Brak in 1934. Another fact which this document discloses is the date of his immigration to Eretz Israel - 16th Tishrei 1920, and not 1921 as is recorded in the above-mentioned book (p. 59).
[1] leaf, official form (of the Central Agudath Israel). 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and tears. Open tear to upper part of leaf. Folding marks and filing holes. Most of the form was presumably filled-in by R. Yehuda Leib Ashlag himself.
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![Manuscript, nine leaves handwritten by R. Asher Segal Lőwy. Sermons and eulogies. Kalov (Nagykálló), [between 1935-1944]. App](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/292.jpg "Manuscript, Sermons and Eulogies by Rabbi Asher Segal Lőwy of Kalov -")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,375
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Manuscript, nine leaves handwritten by R. Asher Segal Lőwy. Sermons and eulogies. Kalov (Nagykálló), [between 1935-1944].
Approximately five eulogy sermons. Written on the rabbi's official stationery, with the heading: "Asher Segal Löwy, dayan and posek in Kalov".
R. Asher Segal Lőwy (perished in the Holocaust 1944) was the son of Rebbe Elimelech Segal Lőwy Rabbi of Tosh, and son-in-law of his brother R. Mordechai Rabbi of Demecser. In 1935, R. Asher was appointed dayan and posek in Kalov, and headed the yeshiva there. One of his prominent disciples was his nephew, R. Meshullam Feish Lőwy of Tosh-Canada, who studied in his uncle's yeshiva from a young age and became his close disciple. He was murdered by the Nazis in 1944 together with his wife and eight children.
[9] leaves (13 written pages). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear. Tears to folds, slightly affecting text.
Approximately five eulogy sermons. Written on the rabbi's official stationery, with the heading: "Asher Segal Löwy, dayan and posek in Kalov".
R. Asher Segal Lőwy (perished in the Holocaust 1944) was the son of Rebbe Elimelech Segal Lőwy Rabbi of Tosh, and son-in-law of his brother R. Mordechai Rabbi of Demecser. In 1935, R. Asher was appointed dayan and posek in Kalov, and headed the yeshiva there. One of his prominent disciples was his nephew, R. Meshullam Feish Lőwy of Tosh-Canada, who studied in his uncle's yeshiva from a young age and became his close disciple. He was murdered by the Nazis in 1944 together with his wife and eight children.
[9] leaves (13 written pages). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear. Tears to folds, slightly affecting text.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,500
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Two handwritten leaves - receipts of funds sent for WWII survivors living in Arad, Romania, addressed to Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz. Each leaf is signed by approx. 25 survivors, including Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy of Tosh (signed in his youth). Arad, Romania [1945-1946].
One receipt was written on the official stationery of the "Histadrut Agudath Israel in Romania, Arad branch".
Both leafs begin: "The names of the G-d fearing survivors who received assistance and support from the rabbi of Vizhnitz". This is followed by the signatures of survivors (25 signatures on one leaf and 26 signatures on the second), alongside the sum they each received.
The second signatory on both leafs is Rebbe Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh: "The student Meshulam Feish Segal grandson of the Tzaddik of Tosh".
The signatories include sons and grandsons of Hungarian rabbis and rebbes, including: "Avraham Fränkel MiBach [=MiBeit Chalfan] grandson of the Tzaddik of Dorog"; "Yehuda Leib Fränkel MiBach grandson of R. Shmuel Frankel of Dorog"; "The student Yitzchak Ehrenfeld son of the rabbi of Mishkoltz", "Eliezer Weiss grandson of the Tzaddik of Félegyháza", "Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer son of R. Moshe Sofer of Erloi" and others.
The background of this document: As WWII came to an end and after it, thousands of refugees gathered in Arad, Romania (south Transylvania), including rabbis and rebbes. In the summer of 1944, Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz the Imrei Chaim fled to Arad for a short period, later continuing on to Bucharest and finally returning to his town Grosswardein (Oradea). Throughout the war and after it, "he collected funds to release prisoners and helped people in their times of distress" (Kedosh Yisrael, II, p. 572). These receipts documents the activities of the Rebbe, through the local branch of Agudath Israel, in offering the refugees financial assistance. The receipts was sent to the rebbe in 1945 or 1946, while the rebbe was residing in Bucharest or Grosswardein.
Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy, Rebbe of Tosh (1922-2015), son of R. Mordechai Demecser, grandson of R. Mehsulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh (the first). After the Holocaust, he stayed in the Edelsberg DP camp in Romania. In his wanderings following the Holocaust, he resided for a while in Arad, where he was hosted by R. Ze'ev Wolf Mutzen (Sefat Chaim, Jerusalem 2018, Cheshvan, p. 36). In 1951, he reached Montreal, Canada, where he founded the Beit HaLevi enclave of Tosh Chassidim in 1963. He was renowned for his lengthy prayers and his exceptional passion in his worship of G-d. Many would flock to spend the Shabbat in his presence, including leading Chassidic figures from the United States and Canada. His teachings were published in Avodat Avoda.
[2] leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear. Tears, slightly affecting text. Folding marks.
One receipt was written on the official stationery of the "Histadrut Agudath Israel in Romania, Arad branch".
Both leafs begin: "The names of the G-d fearing survivors who received assistance and support from the rabbi of Vizhnitz". This is followed by the signatures of survivors (25 signatures on one leaf and 26 signatures on the second), alongside the sum they each received.
The second signatory on both leafs is Rebbe Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh: "The student Meshulam Feish Segal grandson of the Tzaddik of Tosh".
The signatories include sons and grandsons of Hungarian rabbis and rebbes, including: "Avraham Fränkel MiBach [=MiBeit Chalfan] grandson of the Tzaddik of Dorog"; "Yehuda Leib Fränkel MiBach grandson of R. Shmuel Frankel of Dorog"; "The student Yitzchak Ehrenfeld son of the rabbi of Mishkoltz", "Eliezer Weiss grandson of the Tzaddik of Félegyháza", "Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer son of R. Moshe Sofer of Erloi" and others.
The background of this document: As WWII came to an end and after it, thousands of refugees gathered in Arad, Romania (south Transylvania), including rabbis and rebbes. In the summer of 1944, Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz the Imrei Chaim fled to Arad for a short period, later continuing on to Bucharest and finally returning to his town Grosswardein (Oradea). Throughout the war and after it, "he collected funds to release prisoners and helped people in their times of distress" (Kedosh Yisrael, II, p. 572). These receipts documents the activities of the Rebbe, through the local branch of Agudath Israel, in offering the refugees financial assistance. The receipts was sent to the rebbe in 1945 or 1946, while the rebbe was residing in Bucharest or Grosswardein.
Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy, Rebbe of Tosh (1922-2015), son of R. Mordechai Demecser, grandson of R. Mehsulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh (the first). After the Holocaust, he stayed in the Edelsberg DP camp in Romania. In his wanderings following the Holocaust, he resided for a while in Arad, where he was hosted by R. Ze'ev Wolf Mutzen (Sefat Chaim, Jerusalem 2018, Cheshvan, p. 36). In 1951, he reached Montreal, Canada, where he founded the Beit HaLevi enclave of Tosh Chassidim in 1963. He was renowned for his lengthy prayers and his exceptional passion in his worship of G-d. Many would flock to spend the Shabbat in his presence, including leading Chassidic figures from the United States and Canada. His teachings were published in Avodat Avoda.
[2] leaves. Approx. 30 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear. Tears, slightly affecting text. Folding marks.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,700
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Kvittel handwritten by Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, with the names of his six children and two grandchildren. Presented to his father Rebbe Chaim Meir of Vizhnitz. Purim [Adar 1961-1962?].
In this Kvittel, the Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz wrote his name and that of his mother to be mentioned in prayer and for blessing: "Moshe Yehoshua son of Margalit"; his wife's name: "My wife Leah Esther daughter of Sashi"; the names of his children: "Yisrael (current rebbe of Vizhnitz), "Sarah" (current rebbetzin of Belz), "Sashi" (current rebbetzin of Satmar), "Hinda" (Rebbetzin Ernster), "Menachem Mendel" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz). Under their names, the Rebbe requests to pray for his children "they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
At the end of the page, an inscription handwritten by his mother Rebbetzin Margalit, wife of the Imrei Chaim: "Purim" (presumably that is when her son wrote the Kvittel to his father).
On the verso, the Rebbe wrote the name of his son-in-law and daughter, the rebbe of Skver and his wife, and their two sons: "David son of Trani, his wife Chaya Chana daughter of Leah Esther… Aharon Menachem Mendel… Yitzchak, they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, author of Yeshuot Moshe (1916-2012), son of Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz, the Imrei Chaim. Already as a young student he served as rabbi in Vilchovitz. In 1944, he escaped the Nazi inferno and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Upon his arrival, he was appointed dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva, and assisted his father in establishing and expanding the Vizhnitz Chassidism. Following his father's passing in 1972, he succeeded him and led the large court of Vizhnitz Chassidim for forty years. He was renowned for his exceptional diligence, as a holy man and an outstanding servant of G-d. Multitudes flocked to his Tishim, to be inspired by his fiery passion and typical Vizhnitz "sweetness", which enraptured and aroused the crowd. From 1989, he served as president of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of Agudath Israel. His discourses and letters were published in the Yeshuot Moshe series, nine volumes, including a collection of his lectures on Tractate Pesachim. His sons are Rebbe Yisrael and Rebbe Menachem Mendel. His sons-in-law are the Rebbe of Skver, the Rebbe of Belz, Rebbe Aharon of Satmar and R. Menachem Ernster dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding mark.
In this Kvittel, the Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz wrote his name and that of his mother to be mentioned in prayer and for blessing: "Moshe Yehoshua son of Margalit"; his wife's name: "My wife Leah Esther daughter of Sashi"; the names of his children: "Yisrael (current rebbe of Vizhnitz), "Sarah" (current rebbetzin of Belz), "Sashi" (current rebbetzin of Satmar), "Hinda" (Rebbetzin Ernster), "Menachem Mendel" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz). Under their names, the Rebbe requests to pray for his children "they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
At the end of the page, an inscription handwritten by his mother Rebbetzin Margalit, wife of the Imrei Chaim: "Purim" (presumably that is when her son wrote the Kvittel to his father).
On the verso, the Rebbe wrote the name of his son-in-law and daughter, the rebbe of Skver and his wife, and their two sons: "David son of Trani, his wife Chaya Chana daughter of Leah Esther… Aharon Menachem Mendel… Yitzchak, they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, author of Yeshuot Moshe (1916-2012), son of Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz, the Imrei Chaim. Already as a young student he served as rabbi in Vilchovitz. In 1944, he escaped the Nazi inferno and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Upon his arrival, he was appointed dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva, and assisted his father in establishing and expanding the Vizhnitz Chassidism. Following his father's passing in 1972, he succeeded him and led the large court of Vizhnitz Chassidim for forty years. He was renowned for his exceptional diligence, as a holy man and an outstanding servant of G-d. Multitudes flocked to his Tishim, to be inspired by his fiery passion and typical Vizhnitz "sweetness", which enraptured and aroused the crowd. From 1989, he served as president of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of Agudath Israel. His discourses and letters were published in the Yeshuot Moshe series, nine volumes, including a collection of his lectures on Tractate Pesachim. His sons are Rebbe Yisrael and Rebbe Menachem Mendel. His sons-in-law are the Rebbe of Skver, the Rebbe of Belz, Rebbe Aharon of Satmar and R. Menachem Ernster dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding mark.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Three letters signed by Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz. Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv, 1948-1954.
• Letter of wedding congratulations, addressed to R. Yosef Adler Rabbi of Turda. Bnei Brak, Tammuz 1953.
• Letter to the Knesset member, R. Zalman Yankelevich (Ben-Yaakov), requesting he interced before the American consul, on behalf of Mrs. "Chawa Kozicki", the Rebbe's niece. Bnei Brak, Kislev 1954.
• Printed invitation, to the wedding of the Rebbe's daughter, Rebbetzin Sheva Bracha Ernster. On the verso, a typewritten letter, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Chaim Meir son of R. Y.". [Tel Aviv, Adar II 1948].
Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, author of Imrei Chaim (1888-1972), son and successor of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. In 1944, he escaped the Holocaust and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Following the Holocaust, he returned to Grosswardein (Oradea), moving in 1947 to Antwerp and then Tel Aviv. He established the Kiryat Vizhnitz neighborhood in Bnei Brak, rebuilt the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty, and set up its institutions. He was one of the leaders of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel, and a member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. His teachings were published in the Imrei Chaim series.
3 letters, two of them on official stationery, and the third on the verso of a printed wedding invitation. Size and condition vary. Dampstains. Wear and tears.
• Letter of wedding congratulations, addressed to R. Yosef Adler Rabbi of Turda. Bnei Brak, Tammuz 1953.
• Letter to the Knesset member, R. Zalman Yankelevich (Ben-Yaakov), requesting he interced before the American consul, on behalf of Mrs. "Chawa Kozicki", the Rebbe's niece. Bnei Brak, Kislev 1954.
• Printed invitation, to the wedding of the Rebbe's daughter, Rebbetzin Sheva Bracha Ernster. On the verso, a typewritten letter, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Chaim Meir son of R. Y.". [Tel Aviv, Adar II 1948].
Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, author of Imrei Chaim (1888-1972), son and successor of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. In 1944, he escaped the Holocaust and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Following the Holocaust, he returned to Grosswardein (Oradea), moving in 1947 to Antwerp and then Tel Aviv. He established the Kiryat Vizhnitz neighborhood in Bnei Brak, rebuilt the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty, and set up its institutions. He was one of the leaders of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel, and a member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. His teachings were published in the Imrei Chaim series.
3 letters, two of them on official stationery, and the third on the verso of a printed wedding invitation. Size and condition vary. Dampstains. Wear and tears.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Printed wedding invitation, containing letters with the handwritten signatures of Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager - the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz, and his son R. Moshe Yehoshua Hager - the Yeshuot Moshe. Bnei Brak, 1966.
Printed invitation to the wedding of Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Sighet-Satmar, with the daughter of Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager, on 21st Sivan 1966, containing a letter written by a scribe, with the signature of the grandfather of the bride, Rebbe "Chaim Meir"; and a letter handwritten and signed by the father of the bride "Moshe Yehoshua son of the pious rabbi". On the verso, letter in Yiddish handwritten and signed by the grandmother of the bride, Rebbetzin "Margalit" Hager, royal mother of the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty.
The invitation is addressed to R. Michael Chalutz (Hager), nephew of Imrei Chaim grandfather of the bride (R. Michael Chalutz of Ramat Gan was the eldest son of Rebbe Baruch of Seret-Vizhnitz - from his first marriage to the daughter of Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz)
[1] double leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Printed invitation to the wedding of Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Sighet-Satmar, with the daughter of Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager, on 21st Sivan 1966, containing a letter written by a scribe, with the signature of the grandfather of the bride, Rebbe "Chaim Meir"; and a letter handwritten and signed by the father of the bride "Moshe Yehoshua son of the pious rabbi". On the verso, letter in Yiddish handwritten and signed by the grandmother of the bride, Rebbetzin "Margalit" Hager, royal mother of the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty.
The invitation is addressed to R. Michael Chalutz (Hager), nephew of Imrei Chaim grandfather of the bride (R. Michael Chalutz of Ramat Gan was the eldest son of Rebbe Baruch of Seret-Vizhnitz - from his first marriage to the daughter of Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz)
[1] double leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,375
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Lengthy letter (2 pages, 28 lines), handwritten and signed by Rebbe Eliezer Zusia Portugal of Skulen. [Place and date not indicated].
Halachic query pertaining to the laws of salting, addressed to a rabbi - "Our teacher, the great Torah scholar, the rabbi" (the recipient of the letter was not identified). The rebbe discusses halachic topics pertaining to a question which arose in his home while salting poultry. He concludes the letter: "…therefore our rabbi should teach us the Halacha applicable in this case. With the blessings of the eternal Torah and for the salvation of the Jewish people. His close friend, E. Zusia son of R. Y.A. Portugal".
R. Eliezer Zusia Portugal - Rebbe of Skulen (1897-1982), son and successor of R. Yisrael Avraham Rabbi of Skulen (Sculeni). During WWII, he worked tirelessly to rescue Polish refugees. Following the Holocaust, he settled in Bucharest, and fought staunchly on behalf of Romanian Jewry under the Communist rule. Dozens of orphans, whom he rescued from the heretical education provided by the government, where raised in his home like his own children, and he later smuggled them to other countries. When he himself was compelled to escape, he settled in the United States where he earned the renown of a leading Rebbe. He established the Chessed L'Avraham - Skulen network of orphanages and educational institutes. He engaged extensively in charity and acts of kindness, and expended great effort in saving Jewish lives.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 18.5X21 cm. Good condition. Marginal wear and minor tears.
Halachic query pertaining to the laws of salting, addressed to a rabbi - "Our teacher, the great Torah scholar, the rabbi" (the recipient of the letter was not identified). The rebbe discusses halachic topics pertaining to a question which arose in his home while salting poultry. He concludes the letter: "…therefore our rabbi should teach us the Halacha applicable in this case. With the blessings of the eternal Torah and for the salvation of the Jewish people. His close friend, E. Zusia son of R. Y.A. Portugal".
R. Eliezer Zusia Portugal - Rebbe of Skulen (1897-1982), son and successor of R. Yisrael Avraham Rabbi of Skulen (Sculeni). During WWII, he worked tirelessly to rescue Polish refugees. Following the Holocaust, he settled in Bucharest, and fought staunchly on behalf of Romanian Jewry under the Communist rule. Dozens of orphans, whom he rescued from the heretical education provided by the government, where raised in his home like his own children, and he later smuggled them to other countries. When he himself was compelled to escape, he settled in the United States where he earned the renown of a leading Rebbe. He established the Chessed L'Avraham - Skulen network of orphanages and educational institutes. He engaged extensively in charity and acts of kindness, and expended great effort in saving Jewish lives.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 18.5X21 cm. Good condition. Marginal wear and minor tears.
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![Letter handwritten, stamped and signed by R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish of Amshinov. [Jerusalem?, Tishrei] 1958. Brief let](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/298.jpg "Letter of Good Year Wishes - From Rebbe Meir'l of Amshinov")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Letter handwritten, stamped and signed by R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish of Amshinov. [Jerusalem?, Tishrei] 1958.
Brief letter sent to the administration of the Kollel Polin-Warsaw, together with donations. The rebbe concludes his letter: "With blessings for a good final sealing, for a year of good life and general salvation. YR.Y. Meir".
Rebbe Meir'l of Amshinov - R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish (1901-1976), son of R. Shimon Shalom Kalish of Amshinov. He survived the Holocaust miraculously, with the family of his father, by escaping with a wave of refugees to Kobe, Japan and Shanghai. Following WWII, he reached the United States. After his father's passing in 1954, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he established his Beit Midrash and the Amshinov yeshiva in Jerusalem. He loved his fellow Jew and was very humble, worshipping G-d with exceptional devotion. His grandson is the current Rebbe of Amshinov, R. Yaakov Milikowsky.
[1] double leaf. 12.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes.
Brief letter sent to the administration of the Kollel Polin-Warsaw, together with donations. The rebbe concludes his letter: "With blessings for a good final sealing, for a year of good life and general salvation. YR.Y. Meir".
Rebbe Meir'l of Amshinov - R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish (1901-1976), son of R. Shimon Shalom Kalish of Amshinov. He survived the Holocaust miraculously, with the family of his father, by escaping with a wave of refugees to Kobe, Japan and Shanghai. Following WWII, he reached the United States. After his father's passing in 1954, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he established his Beit Midrash and the Amshinov yeshiva in Jerusalem. He loved his fellow Jew and was very humble, worshipping G-d with exceptional devotion. His grandson is the current Rebbe of Amshinov, R. Yaakov Milikowsky.
[1] double leaf. 12.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Two letters from Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl:
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Jerusalem, Sivan 1955.
The Rebbe begins by reporting: "I received his precious letter with congratulations for the bar mitzva of my son" (his son, the current Rebbe of Chernobyl), and further blesses: "May G-d help that you merit to celebrate the joyous occasions of your sons… to raise them to Torah, wedding and good deeds, and much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks and creases.
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Bnei Brak, Iyar 1960.
In his letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May you be blessed, together with your entire household, with good health and an abundance of blessing and success, and may you merit to reap much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe reports to his relative of sensitive internal affairs taking place in the Belz court in those day, including: "Regarding the Belz Torah thoughts which were published, some Chassidim are raising their objection to this, since they have never before been published, and the Rebbe (presumably referring to Rebbe Aharon, who passed away in 1957) was particular in this regard".
Aerogram. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks.
Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl (1910-1988), a scion of an illustrious lineage of prominent Tzaddikim: on his father's side, he descended from the Chernobyl dynasty, and from his mother's side, of the Sanz and Belz dynasties. His mother was the daughter of Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam of Chechiav - son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, and great-granddaughter of Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and studied for two years in Jerusalem, in the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva. In 1936, he travelled to Poland to spend the next three years with his grandfather R. Yeshaya of Chechiav. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem, and married the daughter of the Rebbe of Stretin. Following the Holocaust, he was appointed Rebbe of Chernobyl. He combined in his leadership the style and conduct of Sanz which he absorbed from his illustrious grandfather, and many Sanz-Chechiav Chassidim accepted his authority. In 1959, he moved to Bnei Brak, where he opened the Sanz Beit Midrash. Following the arrival of the Shefa Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg to Eretz Israel, R. Meshulam Zusia humbly handed over to his leadership the Beit Midrash which he had established. His sons are the current rebbes of Chernobyl, and his prominent son-in-law is R. Yisrael Hager, current Rebbe of Vizhnitz.
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Jerusalem, Sivan 1955.
The Rebbe begins by reporting: "I received his precious letter with congratulations for the bar mitzva of my son" (his son, the current Rebbe of Chernobyl), and further blesses: "May G-d help that you merit to celebrate the joyous occasions of your sons… to raise them to Torah, wedding and good deeds, and much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks and creases.
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Bnei Brak, Iyar 1960.
In his letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May you be blessed, together with your entire household, with good health and an abundance of blessing and success, and may you merit to reap much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe reports to his relative of sensitive internal affairs taking place in the Belz court in those day, including: "Regarding the Belz Torah thoughts which were published, some Chassidim are raising their objection to this, since they have never before been published, and the Rebbe (presumably referring to Rebbe Aharon, who passed away in 1957) was particular in this regard".
Aerogram. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks.
Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl (1910-1988), a scion of an illustrious lineage of prominent Tzaddikim: on his father's side, he descended from the Chernobyl dynasty, and from his mother's side, of the Sanz and Belz dynasties. His mother was the daughter of Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam of Chechiav - son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, and great-granddaughter of Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and studied for two years in Jerusalem, in the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva. In 1936, he travelled to Poland to spend the next three years with his grandfather R. Yeshaya of Chechiav. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem, and married the daughter of the Rebbe of Stretin. Following the Holocaust, he was appointed Rebbe of Chernobyl. He combined in his leadership the style and conduct of Sanz which he absorbed from his illustrious grandfather, and many Sanz-Chechiav Chassidim accepted his authority. In 1959, he moved to Bnei Brak, where he opened the Sanz Beit Midrash. Following the arrival of the Shefa Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg to Eretz Israel, R. Meshulam Zusia humbly handed over to his leadership the Beit Midrash which he had established. His sons are the current rebbes of Chernobyl, and his prominent son-in-law is R. Yisrael Hager, current Rebbe of Vizhnitz.
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