Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $25,000
Unsold
Siddur of year-round prayers, following the prayer-rite of the Arizal, by HaAdmor HaZaken Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Slavita: Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827.
The title page states: "…superior to all siddurim preceding it from various prints, whether for the beauty of its print or for the precision of its proofing…".
The Slavita edition is considered one of the most precise editions of the Baal HaTanya's siddur. The siddur was printed in Slavita twice, in 1827 and in 1836 (the differences between the 1827 and 1836 editions are minute, affecting only the vocalization in a few places). According to the testimony of R. Lawat in his book Shaar HaKollel, the Tzemach Tzedek would pray from the Slavita edition of the siddur (presumably the one printed in 1836), and annotated it with his corrections and glosses.
The first edition printed in Slavita was up until now considered lost. Its existence was known only through an incidental mention in an approbation accorded to a siddur printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) in 1853, which stated that this siddur was printed based on the format of siddurim printed in Slavita in 1827. As mentioned, this siddur had since disappeared.
This siddur contains several handwritten corrections to the vocalization and punctuation. The annotations correspond to those made by the Tzemach Tzedek in the margins of his siddur (which were printed at the end of the Torah Or siddur).
The printer, Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira (1784-1864) was the son of Rebbe Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita. His grandfather, R. Pinchas of Korets, attested before his birth that he bore a lofty soul. He studied under great Chassidic leaders, including R. Zushe of Anipoli, R. Baruch of Medzhybizh and the Saba of Shpoli. In 1836, following the infamous libel, his printing press was shut down and in 1839 he was incarcerated with his brother until 1856. Upon his release, he was appointed rebbe. The Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin, reputedly then handed him a Kvittel, requesting he effectuate a salvation for his son-in-law Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora).
Some of the title page letters are printed in red ink.
1-92, [2], 93-172 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: 13, 62 and 63. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Wine stains to leaves of Passover Haggadah. Tears and damage to title page, mainly to inner margins, professionally restored, with slight damage to text. Tears and damage to many leaves, mainly to inner margins, not affecting text, professionally restored. Open tears to leaves 12, 21, 33, 49-50, 74 and leaf [1] after 92, repaired with paper, with handwritten replacement of text in a script replicating the print. Four pages from different siddurim (unidentified editions) bound at end of siddur. Ownership inscriptions. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely rare. The book is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Does not appear in the NLI catalogue, nor in the catalogue of the Chabad library in Brooklyn.
The title page states: "…superior to all siddurim preceding it from various prints, whether for the beauty of its print or for the precision of its proofing…".
The Slavita edition is considered one of the most precise editions of the Baal HaTanya's siddur. The siddur was printed in Slavita twice, in 1827 and in 1836 (the differences between the 1827 and 1836 editions are minute, affecting only the vocalization in a few places). According to the testimony of R. Lawat in his book Shaar HaKollel, the Tzemach Tzedek would pray from the Slavita edition of the siddur (presumably the one printed in 1836), and annotated it with his corrections and glosses.
The first edition printed in Slavita was up until now considered lost. Its existence was known only through an incidental mention in an approbation accorded to a siddur printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) in 1853, which stated that this siddur was printed based on the format of siddurim printed in Slavita in 1827. As mentioned, this siddur had since disappeared.
This siddur contains several handwritten corrections to the vocalization and punctuation. The annotations correspond to those made by the Tzemach Tzedek in the margins of his siddur (which were printed at the end of the Torah Or siddur).
The printer, Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira (1784-1864) was the son of Rebbe Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita. His grandfather, R. Pinchas of Korets, attested before his birth that he bore a lofty soul. He studied under great Chassidic leaders, including R. Zushe of Anipoli, R. Baruch of Medzhybizh and the Saba of Shpoli. In 1836, following the infamous libel, his printing press was shut down and in 1839 he was incarcerated with his brother until 1856. Upon his release, he was appointed rebbe. The Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin, reputedly then handed him a Kvittel, requesting he effectuate a salvation for his son-in-law Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora).
Some of the title page letters are printed in red ink.
1-92, [2], 93-172 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: 13, 62 and 63. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Wine stains to leaves of Passover Haggadah. Tears and damage to title page, mainly to inner margins, professionally restored, with slight damage to text. Tears and damage to many leaves, mainly to inner margins, not affecting text, professionally restored. Open tears to leaves 12, 21, 33, 49-50, 74 and leaf [1] after 92, repaired with paper, with handwritten replacement of text in a script replicating the print. Four pages from different siddurim (unidentified editions) bound at end of siddur. Ownership inscriptions. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely rare. The book is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Does not appear in the NLI catalogue, nor in the catalogue of the Chabad library in Brooklyn.
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![Likutei Amarim Tanya, by HaAdmor HaZaken Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [1798]. The title page stat](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/151.jpg "Likutei Amarim - Tanya - Zhovkva, 1798 - First Edition of the Igeret H")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,500
Including buyer's premium
Likutei Amarim Tanya, by HaAdmor HaZaken Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [1798].
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (the word Slavita is emphasized on the title page).
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition to be printed outside Russia, and to contain chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva - Mahadura Kama at the end of the book (in Shklow 1806, the author published Igeret HaTeshuva Mahadura Batra).
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that he was repeatedly asked to undertake the printing of a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement appears before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
This edition earned two important approbations from prominent rabbis. The first one from R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the second from R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków (an elder rabbi of his generation, son-in-law of R. Aryeh Leib Rabbi of Amsterdam, and brother-in-law of R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam).
R. Yitzchak Shimshon Meisels Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), grandson of R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh, relates in his approbation to the siddur of the Baal HaTanya that he was present when his grandfather accorded his approbation to the Tanya.
The second approbation was given by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków, a foremost opponent of Chassidism. He was a leading signatory on the ban against Chassidim in Kraków in 1786, and the book Tzavaat HaRivash was burnt at his behest, while this book earned his effusive approbation, with profuse praise of the author and his book.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear, damage and worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Minor worming to lower part of inner-margins of first leaves. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623
The title page states: "Tanya, which is a book of collected writings… and we have added a touch… from the outstanding Torah scholar, the author, to explain the essence and topic of Teshuva, and this is a third part which was not included in the first edition printed in Slavita…" (the word Slavita is emphasized on the title page).
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition to be printed outside Russia, and to contain chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva - Mahadura Kama at the end of the book (in Shklow 1806, the author published Igeret HaTeshuva Mahadura Batra).
The publisher R. Yaakov of Brody writes at the end of the book that he was repeatedly asked to undertake the printing of a new edition of this book, since the book was not available in his country (Galicia-Poland), due to the prohibition to export the book from Russia, where it was originally published.
The following statement appears before Igeret HaTeshuva (p. 67a): "Says the publisher: A precious gem was in my possession from the scholarly author, a manuscript booklet pertaining to repentance, and for the benefit of the public I have brought it to print".
This edition earned two important approbations from prominent rabbis. The first one from R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Zhovkva, and the second from R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków (an elder rabbi of his generation, son-in-law of R. Aryeh Leib Rabbi of Amsterdam, and brother-in-law of R. Shaul Rabbi of Amsterdam).
R. Yitzchak Shimshon Meisels Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), grandson of R. Moshe Tzvi Hirsh, relates in his approbation to the siddur of the Baal HaTanya that he was present when his grandfather accorded his approbation to the Tanya.
The second approbation was given by R. Yitzchak HaLevi of Lviv, rabbi of Kraków, a foremost opponent of Chassidism. He was a leading signatory on the ban against Chassidim in Kraków in 1786, and the book Tzavaat HaRivash was burnt at his behest, while this book earned his effusive approbation, with profuse praise of the author and his book.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear, damage and worming to final leaves, slightly affecting text. Minor worming to lower part of inner-margins of first leaves. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623
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![Bad Kodesh, two letters and Chassidic homily on Megillat Ruth, by the rebbes of Chabad. [Warsaw, 1871]. First edition. The pu](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/152.jpg "Bad Kodesh - Warsaw, 1871 - First Edition - Letter from the Baal HaTan")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Bad Kodesh, two letters and Chassidic homily on Megillat Ruth, by the rebbes of Chabad. [Warsaw, 1871]. First edition.
The publisher states on the title page that the book is comprised of three compositions: 1. An appeal by the Baal HaTanya, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, addressed to Tsar Paul, during his incarceration in St. Petersburg. 2. A letter written by the Baal HaTanya to his colleague R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, following his release from prison in St. Petersburg. 3. Homily on Megillat Ruth, based on Chabad teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Starosel'ye, disciple of the Baal HaTanya.
In truth, the publisher erred as to the authorship of parts of this book:
The true author of the appeal at the beginning of the book, was R. Dov Ber Schneuri - the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch - son of the Baal HaTanya, who wrote it to the ruler of Belarus after being imprisoned in Vitebsk in late 1825. The letter explains, according to Kabbalah, why it is preferable to be judged by the ruler, rather than a local court, since the former can attain the truth. In the letter, several kabbalistic concepts are explained in simple terms.
Likewise, it is unclear who authored the homily on Megillat Ruth. According to the publisher, this homily was composed by Rebbe Aharon of Starosel'ye, yet it also appears in Or HaTorah (on Neviim and Ketuvim, vol. II, p. 1028), by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Conversely, it must be noted that this homily was not included amongst the homilies on Shavuot in Avodat HaLevi by the Rebbe of Starosel'ye.
14 pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text (loss of a few letters), professionally restored. New binding.
Year of printing according to Wiener, Kehillat Moshe, p. 136, no. 1074.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 77.
The publisher states on the title page that the book is comprised of three compositions: 1. An appeal by the Baal HaTanya, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, addressed to Tsar Paul, during his incarceration in St. Petersburg. 2. A letter written by the Baal HaTanya to his colleague R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, following his release from prison in St. Petersburg. 3. Homily on Megillat Ruth, based on Chabad teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Horowitz of Starosel'ye, disciple of the Baal HaTanya.
In truth, the publisher erred as to the authorship of parts of this book:
The true author of the appeal at the beginning of the book, was R. Dov Ber Schneuri - the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch - son of the Baal HaTanya, who wrote it to the ruler of Belarus after being imprisoned in Vitebsk in late 1825. The letter explains, according to Kabbalah, why it is preferable to be judged by the ruler, rather than a local court, since the former can attain the truth. In the letter, several kabbalistic concepts are explained in simple terms.
Likewise, it is unclear who authored the homily on Megillat Ruth. According to the publisher, this homily was composed by Rebbe Aharon of Starosel'ye, yet it also appears in Or HaTorah (on Neviim and Ketuvim, vol. II, p. 1028), by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. Conversely, it must be noted that this homily was not included amongst the homilies on Shavuot in Avodat HaLevi by the Rebbe of Starosel'ye.
14 pages. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to title page and other leaves, slightly affecting text (loss of a few letters), professionally restored. New binding.
Year of printing according to Wiener, Kehillat Moshe, p. 136, no. 1074.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 77.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Letter (incomplete) handwritten by Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn (without her signature), request to pray at holy sites for the recovery of her husband Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch. [Addressed to R. Mordechai Dov Ber Slonim of Hebron, ca. 1803-1810]. With a letter handwritten by R. Shneur Zalman Slonim. Yaffo, [ca. same period].
Leaf of a letter from Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn, written on one side. In the letter, the Rebbetzin inquires of the wellbeing of her elderly uncle R. Mordechai Dov Ber Slonim of Hebron (son of Rebbetzin Menucha Rachel) and of his family, and asks them to pray at holy sites for the recovery of her husband Rebbe Rashab. She relates that he has become very weak, "may G-d have mercy on him in the merit of our holy fathers", and bring him a speedy recovery, since his health affects many Jews. The end of the letter is lacking.
On the verso of the leaf is a letter handwritten and signed by R. Shneur Zalman Slonim, rabbi of the Chabad community in Yaffo (son of the recipient of the letter, R. Mordechai Dov Ber), dated "Tuesday, 25th Av, Yaffo".
Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah - fifth Rebbetzin of the Chabad dynasty, wife of Rebbe Rashab and mother of Rebbe Rayatz. Born in 1859 to R. Yosef Yitzchak of Ovruch, son of the Tzemach Tzedek, and to his wife, daughter of R. Yaakov Yisrael of Cherkasy, son-in-law of the Mitteler Rebbe. In 1865, her betrothal to the Rashab was celebrated in the home of her illustrious grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek (the bride and groom were both five years old at the time). The couple were wed some ten years later, in 1875. In 1940, she escaped occupied Warsaw together with her only son Rebbe Rayatz to the United States, where she passed away in 1942. She was renowned for her righteousness and wisdom, and her son the Rayatz established the Beit Sarah network of girls' schools in her memory.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to folds, affecting text, repaired with transparent adhesive tape.
Leaf of a letter from Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah Schneersohn, written on one side. In the letter, the Rebbetzin inquires of the wellbeing of her elderly uncle R. Mordechai Dov Ber Slonim of Hebron (son of Rebbetzin Menucha Rachel) and of his family, and asks them to pray at holy sites for the recovery of her husband Rebbe Rashab. She relates that he has become very weak, "may G-d have mercy on him in the merit of our holy fathers", and bring him a speedy recovery, since his health affects many Jews. The end of the letter is lacking.
On the verso of the leaf is a letter handwritten and signed by R. Shneur Zalman Slonim, rabbi of the Chabad community in Yaffo (son of the recipient of the letter, R. Mordechai Dov Ber), dated "Tuesday, 25th Av, Yaffo".
Rebbetzin Sterna Sarah - fifth Rebbetzin of the Chabad dynasty, wife of Rebbe Rashab and mother of Rebbe Rayatz. Born in 1859 to R. Yosef Yitzchak of Ovruch, son of the Tzemach Tzedek, and to his wife, daughter of R. Yaakov Yisrael of Cherkasy, son-in-law of the Mitteler Rebbe. In 1865, her betrothal to the Rashab was celebrated in the home of her illustrious grandfather the Tzemach Tzedek (the bride and groom were both five years old at the time). The couple were wed some ten years later, in 1875. In 1940, she escaped occupied Warsaw together with her only son Rebbe Rayatz to the United States, where she passed away in 1942. She was renowned for her righteousness and wisdom, and her son the Rayatz established the Beit Sarah network of girls' schools in her memory.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to folds, affecting text, repaired with transparent adhesive tape.
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Chabad Rebbes and Leaders - Letters
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $600
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Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn - the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasin in Tel Aviv. Otwock, 1937.
Typewritten on Rebbe Rayatz's official stationery, with his handwritten signature.
In the letter, the Rebbe extends his blessings: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby bless him and his household… with a good inscription and sealing, for a good and sweet year, in material and spiritual matters".
The recipient of the letter, R. Alexander Sender Yudasin (1897-1982), a prominent Chabad rabbi. Born in Rechytsa, Belarus, he was a disciple of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch. He received his rabbinic ordination from R. David Tzvi Chen. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. He served as rabbi of the Chabad community in Tel Aviv for close to fifty years, and in the chief rabbinate of Tel Aviv-Yafo. He authored Tomchei Temimim on the Talmud and HaLekach VehaLibuv on the Tanya, two parts (Kfar Chabad, 1968-1970), amongst the most prominent books on the Tanya.
[1] leaf. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor marginal tear, not affecting text. Folding marks.
Typewritten on Rebbe Rayatz's official stationery, with his handwritten signature.
In the letter, the Rebbe extends his blessings: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby bless him and his household… with a good inscription and sealing, for a good and sweet year, in material and spiritual matters".
The recipient of the letter, R. Alexander Sender Yudasin (1897-1982), a prominent Chabad rabbi. Born in Rechytsa, Belarus, he was a disciple of Rebbe Rashab of Lubavitch. He received his rabbinic ordination from R. David Tzvi Chen. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Tel Aviv. He served as rabbi of the Chabad community in Tel Aviv for close to fifty years, and in the chief rabbinate of Tel Aviv-Yafo. He authored Tomchei Temimim on the Talmud and HaLekach VehaLibuv on the Tanya, two parts (Kfar Chabad, 1968-1970), amongst the most prominent books on the Tanya.
[1] leaf. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor marginal tear, not affecting text. Folding marks.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Lithograph letter (2 pages), regarding the Torat Emet-Lubavitch yeshiva in Jerusalem, and its director - R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin, from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Rostov, Cheshvan 1923.
Lithographic reproduction of the Rebbe's handwriting. The title of the letter reads: "Letter of inspiration from Rebbe… Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, president of the yeshiva, son of Rebbe… Shalom Dov Ber of Lubavitch… founder of the yeshiva, regarding the Torat Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem. Handwritten by the Rebbe, reproduced in lithograph".
In the letter, Rebbe Rayatz relates of the breakup of the Torah Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem during WWI, how its director, R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin, was compelled to return to Europe during the war, and of the latter's return to the yeshiva in Jerusalem after the war. Further in the letter, the Rebbe arouses Chabad Chassidim in Eretz Israel to instill within themselves a spirit of revival in worship of G-d, and bids them to invest great effort into raising the prestige of the yeshiva, both materially and spiritually, and rendering it well established. Furthermore, the Rebbe stresses that R. Havlin is the only director of the yeshiva, his word is conclusive in yeshiva matters, and donations for the yeshiva should be sent to him only.
[1] leaf (2 pages). 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears. Folding marks.
The letter was published in: Tomchei Temimim, p. 190; HaMashpia pp. 287-288; Igrot Kodesh from Rebbe Rayatz, vol. I, pp. 286-287.
Lithographic reproduction of the Rebbe's handwriting. The title of the letter reads: "Letter of inspiration from Rebbe… Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, president of the yeshiva, son of Rebbe… Shalom Dov Ber of Lubavitch… founder of the yeshiva, regarding the Torat Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem. Handwritten by the Rebbe, reproduced in lithograph".
In the letter, Rebbe Rayatz relates of the breakup of the Torah Emet yeshiva in Jerusalem during WWI, how its director, R. Shlomo Zalman Havlin, was compelled to return to Europe during the war, and of the latter's return to the yeshiva in Jerusalem after the war. Further in the letter, the Rebbe arouses Chabad Chassidim in Eretz Israel to instill within themselves a spirit of revival in worship of G-d, and bids them to invest great effort into raising the prestige of the yeshiva, both materially and spiritually, and rendering it well established. Furthermore, the Rebbe stresses that R. Havlin is the only director of the yeshiva, his word is conclusive in yeshiva matters, and donations for the yeshiva should be sent to him only.
[1] leaf (2 pages). 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears. Folding marks.
The letter was published in: Tomchei Temimim, p. 190; HaMashpia pp. 287-288; Igrot Kodesh from Rebbe Rayatz, vol. I, pp. 286-287.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Printed broadside from the historic visit of Rebbe Rayatz in Jerusalem, issued by "The management of Kollel Chabad" - "Jerusalem will have the merit of greeting the great protector and fighter for Torah and Judaism in Russia, the Rebbe of Lubavitch". [Jerusalem, 1929].
The words "Rebbe of Lubavitch" were printed in gilt letters.
In Av 1929, Rebbe Rayatz paid a two-week visit to Eretz Israel, from 2nd to 16th Av. Over these two weeks, he stayed in Jerusalem, Hebron, the Galil and Tel Aviv. During the course of his stay, he met with R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook and R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld for extended discussions, as well as with other prominent rabbis and public figures, with whom he discussed ways to ameliorate the situation of Russian Jewry. The climax of his trip was his pilgrimage to the graves of our forefathers in Hebron, where he prayed for his Russian brethren for two and a half hours, with uncontrollable weeping. This prayer was the main purpose of his trip.
The Rayatz's visit to Eretz Israel was a historic, unique journey in Chabad history, and in fact he was the only rebbe of the Chabad dynasty who ever visited Eretz Israel. The trip took place some two years after his incarceration in Soviet prisons, for the "crime" of encouraging Torah observance, which earned him much worldwide publicity. The rabbis of all groups and communities, including the Eida HaCharedit and the chief rabbinate, issued broadsides calling to welcome the great opponent of the wicked communist regime.
47X62 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and creases. Matted with strips of tape.
The words "Rebbe of Lubavitch" were printed in gilt letters.
In Av 1929, Rebbe Rayatz paid a two-week visit to Eretz Israel, from 2nd to 16th Av. Over these two weeks, he stayed in Jerusalem, Hebron, the Galil and Tel Aviv. During the course of his stay, he met with R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook and R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld for extended discussions, as well as with other prominent rabbis and public figures, with whom he discussed ways to ameliorate the situation of Russian Jewry. The climax of his trip was his pilgrimage to the graves of our forefathers in Hebron, where he prayed for his Russian brethren for two and a half hours, with uncontrollable weeping. This prayer was the main purpose of his trip.
The Rayatz's visit to Eretz Israel was a historic, unique journey in Chabad history, and in fact he was the only rebbe of the Chabad dynasty who ever visited Eretz Israel. The trip took place some two years after his incarceration in Soviet prisons, for the "crime" of encouraging Torah observance, which earned him much worldwide publicity. The rabbis of all groups and communities, including the Eida HaCharedit and the chief rabbinate, issued broadsides calling to welcome the great opponent of the wicked communist regime.
47X62 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and creases. Matted with strips of tape.
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Chabad Rebbes and Leaders - Letters
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Letter of blessings for satisfaction, and wishes for the daughter's wedding, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Addressed to R. Chaim Shalom Segal of Jerusalem. Brooklyn NY, Tammuz 1958.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature. Additions and corrections in the Rebbe's handwriting.
The beginning of the letter pertains to educational matters, regarding a boy who behaved improperly. The Rebbe reassures that the occurrence would not impact this boy's future, since he would still mature, and become wiser over the years. The Rebbe blesses R. Chaim Shalom: "And may he grow in wisdom… may his wisdom endure through his fear of G-d which precedes it, to the great satisfaction of his parents…".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe congratulates R. Segal for his daughter's betrothal: "May it take place at an auspicious time, and may they build a faithful home in Israel, based on foundations of Torah and mitzvot". The Rebbe further blesses R. Segal that he have the merit to edify many more G-d fearing disciples, who study G-d's Torah (both the revealed and hidden realms), and fulfill the Torah commandments meticulously.
The main part of the letter was first published in Igrot Kodesh, vol. 17, pp. 231-232, with the omission of the name of the recipient and several lines containing personal information. It was reprinted, with the omission of several words at the beginning of the letter, in the booklet Sefer HaTze'etza'im - Teshura of the Segal Family (Bnei Brak 2007, p. 71).
R. Chaim Shalom Segal (1918-1983), recipient of this letter, was an outstanding Torah scholar, a leading Chabad Chassid in Jerusalem. He was closely attached to his teachers Rebbe Rayatz and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. He authored Tosefet Rashi, two parts. He established the Beit Yehuda synagogue in the Mazkeret Moshe neighborhood, Jerusalem, and served as its spiritual mentor.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears and filing holes, not affecting text. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature. Additions and corrections in the Rebbe's handwriting.
The beginning of the letter pertains to educational matters, regarding a boy who behaved improperly. The Rebbe reassures that the occurrence would not impact this boy's future, since he would still mature, and become wiser over the years. The Rebbe blesses R. Chaim Shalom: "And may he grow in wisdom… may his wisdom endure through his fear of G-d which precedes it, to the great satisfaction of his parents…".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe congratulates R. Segal for his daughter's betrothal: "May it take place at an auspicious time, and may they build a faithful home in Israel, based on foundations of Torah and mitzvot". The Rebbe further blesses R. Segal that he have the merit to edify many more G-d fearing disciples, who study G-d's Torah (both the revealed and hidden realms), and fulfill the Torah commandments meticulously.
The main part of the letter was first published in Igrot Kodesh, vol. 17, pp. 231-232, with the omission of the name of the recipient and several lines containing personal information. It was reprinted, with the omission of several words at the beginning of the letter, in the booklet Sefer HaTze'etza'im - Teshura of the Segal Family (Bnei Brak 2007, p. 71).
R. Chaim Shalom Segal (1918-1983), recipient of this letter, was an outstanding Torah scholar, a leading Chabad Chassid in Jerusalem. He was closely attached to his teachers Rebbe Rayatz and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. He authored Tosefet Rashi, two parts. He established the Beit Yehuda synagogue in the Mazkeret Moshe neighborhood, Jerusalem, and served as its spiritual mentor.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears and filing holes, not affecting text. Folding marks.
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Chabad Rebbes and Leaders - Letters
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $875
Including buyer's premium
Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Chabad - the Lubavitcher Rebbe, with his handwritten signature and several handwritten words. Addressed to R. Chaim Shalom Segal of Jerusalem. Brooklyn NY, Kislev 1970.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and several handwritten words.
In the letter, the Rebbe extends his birthday wishes to R. Segal: "May it be a year of success, both in material and spiritual matters, and may he progress in Torah study and fulfillment of mitzvot, in abundance".
The Rebbe added in his own handwriting at the end of the letter: "The Pidyon Nefesh will be read at the gravesite" - indicating that the Rebbe would read the names of R. Segal's family members (written on the Kvittel) and pray for them, at the gravesite of his father-in-law - Rebbe Rayatz.
Following the word BiVracha (with blessing), the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "For good news".
Near his signature, the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "Thank you for sending regards in the letter".
Regarding the recipient of this letter, see previous item.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and several handwritten words.
In the letter, the Rebbe extends his birthday wishes to R. Segal: "May it be a year of success, both in material and spiritual matters, and may he progress in Torah study and fulfillment of mitzvot, in abundance".
The Rebbe added in his own handwriting at the end of the letter: "The Pidyon Nefesh will be read at the gravesite" - indicating that the Rebbe would read the names of R. Segal's family members (written on the Kvittel) and pray for them, at the gravesite of his father-in-law - Rebbe Rayatz.
Following the word BiVracha (with blessing), the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "For good news".
Near his signature, the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "Thank you for sending regards in the letter".
Regarding the recipient of this letter, see previous item.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks.
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Chabad Rebbes and Leaders - Letters
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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
Letter of blessings, on the occasion of Chag HaGeulah, 12th-13th Tammuz, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Abba Levin of Kfar Chabad. Brooklyn NY, Tammuz 1959.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and the addition of one word handwritten by the Rebbe.
This letter is termed in Chabad a "public-private letter" - a letter which is sent concurrently to several people, with the occasional addition of several words customizing it to the recipient.
This letter was written on the occasion of Chag HaGeulah - 12th-13th Tammuz, holiday commemorating the liberation of the Rebbe's father-in-law - Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch, from the Soviet imprisonment. The Rebbe writes that through the power of his father-in-law's sacrifice, he expects to see results "in those very same areas for which he risked his life… the dissemination Judaism and Chassidism in particular". At the end of the letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May G-d, the Shepherd of Israel, shine His Face upon us and redeem us from all disturbances, and fulfill all the above in true abundance, both material and spiritual".
Following the word "BiVracha" ("With blessings"), the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "For good news".
At the beginning of the letter, several typewritten lines were added, including the name of the recipient, and confirmation of receipt of his letter.
This letter was printed in Likutei Sichot, vol. 23, and in other places.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and the addition of one word handwritten by the Rebbe.
This letter is termed in Chabad a "public-private letter" - a letter which is sent concurrently to several people, with the occasional addition of several words customizing it to the recipient.
This letter was written on the occasion of Chag HaGeulah - 12th-13th Tammuz, holiday commemorating the liberation of the Rebbe's father-in-law - Rebbe Rayatz of Lubavitch, from the Soviet imprisonment. The Rebbe writes that through the power of his father-in-law's sacrifice, he expects to see results "in those very same areas for which he risked his life… the dissemination Judaism and Chassidism in particular". At the end of the letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May G-d, the Shepherd of Israel, shine His Face upon us and redeem us from all disturbances, and fulfill all the above in true abundance, both material and spiritual".
Following the word "BiVracha" ("With blessings"), the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "For good news".
At the beginning of the letter, several typewritten lines were added, including the name of the recipient, and confirmation of receipt of his letter.
This letter was printed in Likutei Sichot, vol. 23, and in other places.
Aerogram. 30 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Chabad Rebbes and Leaders - Letters
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Letter of condolences from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch-Chabad, with his handwritten signature. Brooklyn NY, Adar 1952.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature, and the addition of the word "VeChavod" in his handwriting.
The letter was addressed to R. Moshe Glickman-Porush following the passing of his father R. Naftali Tzvi. The Rebbe writes: "I was pained to hear of the passing of his father, R. Naftali Tzvi, and I hereby present my blessings and heartfelt wishes, may he know no more pain and distress, and see success in his efforts to raise the prestige of Torah and Judaism".
Before his signature, the Rebbe added one handwritten word: "[BiVracha] VeChavod (respectfully), M. Schneersohn".
R. Moshe Glickman-Porush (1893-1983), recipient of this letter, served as secretary of Agudath Israel in Jerusalem during the British Mandate, and editor of the Kol Yisrael newspaper. He was a council member of the Jerusalem municipality for decades. He was the father of the renowned member of the Knesset, R. Menachem Porush.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature, and the addition of the word "VeChavod" in his handwriting.
The letter was addressed to R. Moshe Glickman-Porush following the passing of his father R. Naftali Tzvi. The Rebbe writes: "I was pained to hear of the passing of his father, R. Naftali Tzvi, and I hereby present my blessings and heartfelt wishes, may he know no more pain and distress, and see success in his efforts to raise the prestige of Torah and Judaism".
Before his signature, the Rebbe added one handwritten word: "[BiVracha] VeChavod (respectfully), M. Schneersohn".
R. Moshe Glickman-Porush (1893-1983), recipient of this letter, served as secretary of Agudath Israel in Jerusalem during the British Mandate, and editor of the Kol Yisrael newspaper. He was a council member of the Jerusalem municipality for decades. He was the father of the renowned member of the Knesset, R. Menachem Porush.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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Chabad Rebbes and Leaders - Letters
Catalogue
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Unsold
Letter of good year wishes, signed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. Addressed to R. Alexander Sender Yudasin in Tel Aviv. Brooklyn, Elul 1952.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature, and the addition of three words in his handwriting.
In the letter, the Rebbe blesses: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby extend my blessing for him and the members of his household, a blessing of a good inscription and sealing for a good and sweet year in material and spiritual matters".
At the beginning of the letter, the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "The letter and Pidyon Nefesh were received".
Regarding the recipient of the letter, R. Alexander Sender Yudasin, see item 306.
[1] leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the Rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature, and the addition of three words in his handwriting.
In the letter, the Rebbe blesses: "With the approach of the new year… I hereby extend my blessing for him and the members of his household, a blessing of a good inscription and sealing for a good and sweet year in material and spiritual matters".
At the beginning of the letter, the Rebbe added in his handwriting: "The letter and Pidyon Nefesh were received".
Regarding the recipient of the letter, R. Alexander Sender Yudasin, see item 306.
[1] leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks.
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