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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $30,000
Sold for: $37,500
Including buyer's premium
Tractate Avot DeRabbi Natan, with the Binyan Yehoshua commentary, by R. Yehoshua Falk of Lissa. Dyhernfurth, [1788]. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov and Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see established signatures of R. Tzvi Hirsh for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzaddik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Stamps. Old binding, detached.
Enclosed: expert's report authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 45.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov and Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see established signatures of R. Tzvi Hirsh for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzaddik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Stamps. Old binding, detached.
Enclosed: expert's report authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 45.
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Chassidism - Important Copies, Signatures, Glosses and Dedications
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,188
Including buyer's premium
Pitchei Yah, commentary on Pirkei Avot, with the text, by R. Mordechai Rabbi of Shchyrets. Lviv: Yehudit Rosanes, [1799].
Ownership inscription at top of title page in early Ashkenazic script: "Rabbi Zusia B'Harav". Reputedly, this inscription attests that this book belonged to Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son Rebbe Zusha of Chernobyl (upon Rebbe Aharon's death in 1871 the books were distributed amongst his descendants and the name of the future heir was written on each book: "Zusia B'Harav", "Menachem Nachum B'Harav", etc...).
Another signature on title page: "Yechiel Michel son of Maha[ril]".
Rebbe Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1871), eldest rebbe of his generation, son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and disciple of his grandfather R. Nachum of Chernobyl. After his death, he was succeeded by his son R. Yeshaya Meshulam Zusha (Zusia) Twersky (died 1881), maternal grandfather of Rebbe Aharon Rokeach of Belz (1880-1957).
108, [2] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to title page and to other leaves. Small paper repairs to verso of title page. Large tears to last two leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Significant dampness damage, with mold, to last leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
Ownership inscription at top of title page in early Ashkenazic script: "Rabbi Zusia B'Harav". Reputedly, this inscription attests that this book belonged to Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son Rebbe Zusha of Chernobyl (upon Rebbe Aharon's death in 1871 the books were distributed amongst his descendants and the name of the future heir was written on each book: "Zusia B'Harav", "Menachem Nachum B'Harav", etc...).
Another signature on title page: "Yechiel Michel son of Maha[ril]".
Rebbe Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1871), eldest rebbe of his generation, son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and disciple of his grandfather R. Nachum of Chernobyl. After his death, he was succeeded by his son R. Yeshaya Meshulam Zusha (Zusia) Twersky (died 1881), maternal grandfather of Rebbe Aharon Rokeach of Belz (1880-1957).
108, [2] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to title page and to other leaves. Small paper repairs to verso of title page. Large tears to last two leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Significant dampness damage, with mold, to last leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Chassidism - Important Copies, Signatures, Glosses and Dedications
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Pardes Rimonim, by R. Moshe Cordovero - the Ramak, with many Kabalistic illustrations. Korets, [1780]. Second edition.
The title page bears the stamp of R. "Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman" (with the lion emblem in the center - the royal stamp of the rebbes of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty in those years).
R. Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman (1855-1923), second rebbe of Bohush (Buhuși, Romania), was among the greatest Romanian rebbes. Son and successor of the first rebbe of Bohush, R. Yitzchak, son of R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. He was named after his great-grandfather R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (d. 1850) and after R. Yisrael's son R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura (d. 1851). After his father's death in 1896, he became rebbe in Buhuși and many Chassidim flocked to his court to receive his blessings, wise counsel and guidance, especially in medical matters. He established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva in Buhuși, assisted by his sons-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel Friedman and R. Yitzchak Twersky. His Torah teachings were only recently published under the title Pe'er Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1979-2009).
[4], 186 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming (primarily to title page). Tears to title page, repaired with paper on verso. Many handwritten inscriptions and marks. Stamps. New leather binding.
The title page bears the stamp of R. "Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman" (with the lion emblem in the center - the royal stamp of the rebbes of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty in those years).
R. Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman (1855-1923), second rebbe of Bohush (Buhuși, Romania), was among the greatest Romanian rebbes. Son and successor of the first rebbe of Bohush, R. Yitzchak, son of R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. He was named after his great-grandfather R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (d. 1850) and after R. Yisrael's son R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura (d. 1851). After his father's death in 1896, he became rebbe in Buhuși and many Chassidim flocked to his court to receive his blessings, wise counsel and guidance, especially in medical matters. He established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva in Buhuși, assisted by his sons-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel Friedman and R. Yitzchak Twersky. His Torah teachings were only recently published under the title Pe'er Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1979-2009).
[4], 186 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming (primarily to title page). Tears to title page, repaired with paper on verso. Many handwritten inscriptions and marks. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Chassidism - Important Copies, Signatures, Glosses and Dedications
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
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Olat Yitzchak, Mahadura Tinyana, laws of shechitot and bedikot following the order of Mahari Weil, by R. Yitzchak son of Yeshaya of Tarnogród. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1692]. Title page headed by an illustration of the ram at Akedat Yitzchak, with the caption "Olat Yitzchak".
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman of Sadigura (Sadhora). The title page bears two of his stamps: one with his name, "Nachum Dovber Friedman", and a lion emblem in its center, and another - "My acquisition". He bequeathed the book to his son Rebbe Shalom Yosef Friedman of Melnitsa (Melnytsya-Podilska), whose stamp appears at the bottom of the title page: "Shalom Yosef son of R. Nachum Dov Friedman - Melnitsa, Galicia".
Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883) was the grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dovber possessed a large library and used four different stamps for his books. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance); those he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition) and those received as gifts were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift). His library also included a small collection of books which his father-in-law received from converts who requested a tikkun for their souls. These are stamped "Minchat Ger" (gift from a convert).
Rebbe Shalom Yosef Friedman of Melnitsa (1871-1927, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 690), son of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadigura. Served as rebbe in Melnitsa and later relocated to Lviv. Famed for his knowledge of medical matters. He was succeeded by his son, R. Moshe Aharon of Melnitsa.
[36] leaves. 19 cm. Darkened paper. Good condition. Few stains. Stamps. New leather binding with minor damage.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman of Sadigura (Sadhora). The title page bears two of his stamps: one with his name, "Nachum Dovber Friedman", and a lion emblem in its center, and another - "My acquisition". He bequeathed the book to his son Rebbe Shalom Yosef Friedman of Melnitsa (Melnytsya-Podilska), whose stamp appears at the bottom of the title page: "Shalom Yosef son of R. Nachum Dov Friedman - Melnitsa, Galicia".
Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883) was the grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dovber possessed a large library and used four different stamps for his books. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance); those he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition) and those received as gifts were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift). His library also included a small collection of books which his father-in-law received from converts who requested a tikkun for their souls. These are stamped "Minchat Ger" (gift from a convert).
Rebbe Shalom Yosef Friedman of Melnitsa (1871-1927, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 690), son of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadigura. Served as rebbe in Melnitsa and later relocated to Lviv. Famed for his knowledge of medical matters. He was succeeded by his son, R. Moshe Aharon of Melnitsa.
[36] leaves. 19 cm. Darkened paper. Good condition. Few stains. Stamps. New leather binding with minor damage.
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Chassidism - Important Copies, Signatures, Glosses and Dedications
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
Including buyer's premium
Collection of books from the library of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov-Tel Aviv. All the books bear his stamp. One book bears the stamp of his grandfather Rebbe Shlomo Friedman (the first) of Sagidura:
• Tzeda LaDerech, by R. Menachem ben Zerach. Lemberg (Lviv), 1859. Besides the stamp of the rebbe of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, the title page bears an early stamp with an eagle emblem in the center: "Shlomo Friedman - S. Friedman". Apparently, it is the stamp of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 713), son of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov (the first) of Sadigura. He was the grandfather of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, who was named after him. (This stamp is characteristic of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty, and is similar to the stamps of his brothers, Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura and Rebbe Yitzchak Friedman of Boyan, to the stamps of their brother-in-law Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman and to the stamps of their cousin Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht). Several handwritten glosses.
• Aryeh D'Vei Ilai, on five tractates, by R. Aryeh Leibush Lifshitz Rabbi of Vishnitsa and Shinova (Sieniawa). Przemyśl, 1880. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 67.
• Terumat HaDeshen, by R. Yisrael Isserlen, Parts I-II. Warsaw, 1882. Title page for each part. A kvittel is inscribed at the top of each title page (the writer's name with the name of his mother; apparently, the writer presented the book to the rebbe, inscribing his name so that the rebbe will pray for him).
• Eretz Chemda, by the Malbim. Warsaw, 1881-1893. Five parts in one volume.
• Talmud Yerushalmi, Tractate Yevamot, with the Cheshek Shlomo commentary, by Shlomo Yehuda son of Maharam the Sephardi, called Friedlander, known for forging the Yerushalmi on Kodshim. Szinervaraljá (Seini), 1905.
Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (Chortkiv; 1894-1959), son of Rebbe Nachum Mordechai Friedman of Chortkov and son-in-law of his uncle R. Yisrael of Sadigura. His paternal grandfather was Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov, and his maternal grandfather was Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura. His father, Rebbe Nachum Mordechai, fled with his family from Vienna close to the Holocaust, immigrating to Eretz Israel and establishing his court in Tel Aviv. His son, Rebbe Shlomo, succeeded him as rebbe after his death, becoming the fourth and last Chortkov Rebbe. Author of Divrei Shlomo.
5 books. Size and condition vary.
• Tzeda LaDerech, by R. Menachem ben Zerach. Lemberg (Lviv), 1859. Besides the stamp of the rebbe of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, the title page bears an early stamp with an eagle emblem in the center: "Shlomo Friedman - S. Friedman". Apparently, it is the stamp of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 713), son of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov (the first) of Sadigura. He was the grandfather of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, who was named after him. (This stamp is characteristic of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty, and is similar to the stamps of his brothers, Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura and Rebbe Yitzchak Friedman of Boyan, to the stamps of their brother-in-law Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman and to the stamps of their cousin Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht). Several handwritten glosses.
• Aryeh D'Vei Ilai, on five tractates, by R. Aryeh Leibush Lifshitz Rabbi of Vishnitsa and Shinova (Sieniawa). Przemyśl, 1880. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 67.
• Terumat HaDeshen, by R. Yisrael Isserlen, Parts I-II. Warsaw, 1882. Title page for each part. A kvittel is inscribed at the top of each title page (the writer's name with the name of his mother; apparently, the writer presented the book to the rebbe, inscribing his name so that the rebbe will pray for him).
• Eretz Chemda, by the Malbim. Warsaw, 1881-1893. Five parts in one volume.
• Talmud Yerushalmi, Tractate Yevamot, with the Cheshek Shlomo commentary, by Shlomo Yehuda son of Maharam the Sephardi, called Friedlander, known for forging the Yerushalmi on Kodshim. Szinervaraljá (Seini), 1905.
Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (Chortkiv; 1894-1959), son of Rebbe Nachum Mordechai Friedman of Chortkov and son-in-law of his uncle R. Yisrael of Sadigura. His paternal grandfather was Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov, and his maternal grandfather was Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura. His father, Rebbe Nachum Mordechai, fled with his family from Vienna close to the Holocaust, immigrating to Eretz Israel and establishing his court in Tel Aviv. His son, Rebbe Shlomo, succeeded him as rebbe after his death, becoming the fourth and last Chortkov Rebbe. Author of Divrei Shlomo.
5 books. Size and condition vary.
Category
Chassidism - Important Copies, Signatures, Glosses and Dedications
Catalogue
Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Mesilat Yesharim, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto - the Ramchal. Lemberg (Lviv), [1851].
Copy of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn. His stamp appears on the title page: "Library of Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn" (the name of the rebbe was deleted in blue ink, yet it is still legible).
Signature on the title page: "Yaakov Yehuda Leib Menkish". The book contains several handwritten corrections.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn, elder rebbe of the Ruzhin dynasty, was the last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Born in 1858 to Rebbe Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn, he succeeded his father in 1894 in Husiatyn, and from 1914, in Vienna. In 1937, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Tel Aviv. It is well known that during the Holocaust, when there was concern that the Nazi army, under the command of Rommel, would reach Eretz Israel and annihilate its inhabitants, R. Yisrael prayed at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim in presence of leading kabbalists, and then said that the enemy would not rule over Eretz Israel. He passed away in Tel Aviv on Chanukah 1948 and was buried in Tiberias.
32 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Stamps. New binding.
Copy of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn. His stamp appears on the title page: "Library of Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn" (the name of the rebbe was deleted in blue ink, yet it is still legible).
Signature on the title page: "Yaakov Yehuda Leib Menkish". The book contains several handwritten corrections.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn, elder rebbe of the Ruzhin dynasty, was the last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Born in 1858 to Rebbe Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn, he succeeded his father in 1894 in Husiatyn, and from 1914, in Vienna. In 1937, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Tel Aviv. It is well known that during the Holocaust, when there was concern that the Nazi army, under the command of Rommel, would reach Eretz Israel and annihilate its inhabitants, R. Yisrael prayed at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim in presence of leading kabbalists, and then said that the enemy would not rule over Eretz Israel. He passed away in Tel Aviv on Chanukah 1948 and was buried in Tiberias.
32 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
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Ketzot HaChoshen, on Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, Parts I and II, by R. Aryeh Leib HaKohen Heller. Königsberg, [1859].
Signatures of "Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk" at the top of the title page (one signature is very blurred from ink smudging). Stamps and signatures of his brother R. "Yehoshua Nachum Rabinowitz".
R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz (1841-1902), son of the Tiferet Shlomo Rebbe of Radomsk (Radomsko). A Tzaddik and kabbalist, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Radomsk (his younger brother R. Avraham Yissachar succeeded his father as rebbe).
Signatures of R. Chaim Yosef Jacobowitz and stamps of his father R. Yitzchak Meir of Omstov.
Several glosses from various writers.
[1], 3-162 [i.e. 122]; 14; [1], 3-88, [2] leaves. 36.5 cm. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, with worming, damage and numerous tears (particularly to title page) affecting text, repaired with paper. Many leaves in good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Old binding, with damage and worming.
Signatures of "Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk" at the top of the title page (one signature is very blurred from ink smudging). Stamps and signatures of his brother R. "Yehoshua Nachum Rabinowitz".
R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz (1841-1902), son of the Tiferet Shlomo Rebbe of Radomsk (Radomsko). A Tzaddik and kabbalist, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Radomsk (his younger brother R. Avraham Yissachar succeeded his father as rebbe).
Signatures of R. Chaim Yosef Jacobowitz and stamps of his father R. Yitzchak Meir of Omstov.
Several glosses from various writers.
[1], 3-162 [i.e. 122]; 14; [1], 3-88, [2] leaves. 36.5 cm. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, with worming, damage and numerous tears (particularly to title page) affecting text, repaired with paper. Many leaves in good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Old binding, with damage and worming.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
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Shoshanat HaAmakim, by R. Yosef Teomim, author of Pri Megadim. Lemberg: Chaya, widow of R. Naftali Hertz Grosman, 1837.
A signed ownership inscription on title page: "…Yosef Meir son of R. Shmuel Tzvi" - signature of the first Spinka rebbe, R. Yosef Meir Weiss, author of Imrei Yosef (1838-1909), predecessor of the Spinka dynasty. Son of R. Shmuel Tzvi Weiss, head of the Munkacs Beit Din. Prominent Torah scholar and Chassid, disciple of the Maharam Ash, R. Meir Eisenstädter, Rabbi of Ungvar (Uzhhorod), and of his son R. Menachem Eisenstädter Rabbi of Ungvar. He was also a disciple of Rebbe Shmuel Shmelke of Selish (Vynohradiv), author of Tzeror HaChaim, and of his uncle the kabbalist R. Yitzchak Eizik Weiss of Svalyeve (Svalyava).
An ardent Chassid from his youth, in his early years he travelled to Rebbe Sar Shalom of Belz, who said of him that he has a "good head". He was also accustomed to travelling to Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz and to Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, author of Divrei Chaim. However, his primary teacher was his relative, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) - the Mahari, who considered him his most illustrious disciple and "would summon him daily and for hours speak with him thoughts of wisdom and fear of Heaven, and at times he studied with him the holy books Likutei Torah V'Shas".
In 1870, his teacher, the Mahari of Zidichov, appointed him rebbe, but he refused to receive Chassidim during his teacher's lifetime. Only in 1876, he conceded and heeded his teacher Rebbe Chaim of Sanz who ordained him rebbe, and from that time on, he began receiving Chassidim in Spinka in the Maramureş region, where he lived. His name quickly spread throughout Hungary and Galicia and thousands of Chassidim became his disciples, among them many prominent Torah scholars such as R. Shalom Mordechai Schwadron, the Maharsham of Berezhany. He also had close ties with tzaddikim of his times, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Siget, author of Yitav Lev, Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova, author of Divrei Yechezkel, and others.
He was reputed for his amazing erudition in both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. When he traveled to R. Chaim of Sanz, the rebbe "welcomed him heartily and he loved R. Yosef Meir dearly, discussing with him Kabbalistic pilpul at length, although he was not accustomed to discussing these matters with anyone else" (A. Suraski, Shoshelet Spinka, p. 97). The Spinka prayer rite and conduct followed those of Zidichov. R. Yosef Meir's fervent prayers inspired the Chassidic multitudes, and are described as prayers with superhuman exertion. Stories are told of remarkable wonders he performed, through his blessings and counsel pronounced with Divine Inspiration. His son the Mahari of Spinka attests that "his blessings worked many great deliverances and that many barren women bore children through his prayers, and his prayers cured the ill… I can almost say that every word emitted from his holy mouth was answered…" (foreword to his book Imrei Yosef, named Asara Maamarot). Even after his death, his grave was renowned as a site for prayer and salvation. In 1972, his remains were brought to Eretz Israel and he was buried in the special burial plot of Spinka Chassidim in the Segulah cemetery in Petach Tikva.
The heading of leaf 8 bears another early signature: "Chaim ---".
50 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and worming. New leather binding.
A signed ownership inscription on title page: "…Yosef Meir son of R. Shmuel Tzvi" - signature of the first Spinka rebbe, R. Yosef Meir Weiss, author of Imrei Yosef (1838-1909), predecessor of the Spinka dynasty. Son of R. Shmuel Tzvi Weiss, head of the Munkacs Beit Din. Prominent Torah scholar and Chassid, disciple of the Maharam Ash, R. Meir Eisenstädter, Rabbi of Ungvar (Uzhhorod), and of his son R. Menachem Eisenstädter Rabbi of Ungvar. He was also a disciple of Rebbe Shmuel Shmelke of Selish (Vynohradiv), author of Tzeror HaChaim, and of his uncle the kabbalist R. Yitzchak Eizik Weiss of Svalyeve (Svalyava).
An ardent Chassid from his youth, in his early years he travelled to Rebbe Sar Shalom of Belz, who said of him that he has a "good head". He was also accustomed to travelling to Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz and to Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, author of Divrei Chaim. However, his primary teacher was his relative, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) - the Mahari, who considered him his most illustrious disciple and "would summon him daily and for hours speak with him thoughts of wisdom and fear of Heaven, and at times he studied with him the holy books Likutei Torah V'Shas".
In 1870, his teacher, the Mahari of Zidichov, appointed him rebbe, but he refused to receive Chassidim during his teacher's lifetime. Only in 1876, he conceded and heeded his teacher Rebbe Chaim of Sanz who ordained him rebbe, and from that time on, he began receiving Chassidim in Spinka in the Maramureş region, where he lived. His name quickly spread throughout Hungary and Galicia and thousands of Chassidim became his disciples, among them many prominent Torah scholars such as R. Shalom Mordechai Schwadron, the Maharsham of Berezhany. He also had close ties with tzaddikim of his times, Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Siget, author of Yitav Lev, Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga of Shinova, author of Divrei Yechezkel, and others.
He was reputed for his amazing erudition in both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. When he traveled to R. Chaim of Sanz, the rebbe "welcomed him heartily and he loved R. Yosef Meir dearly, discussing with him Kabbalistic pilpul at length, although he was not accustomed to discussing these matters with anyone else" (A. Suraski, Shoshelet Spinka, p. 97). The Spinka prayer rite and conduct followed those of Zidichov. R. Yosef Meir's fervent prayers inspired the Chassidic multitudes, and are described as prayers with superhuman exertion. Stories are told of remarkable wonders he performed, through his blessings and counsel pronounced with Divine Inspiration. His son the Mahari of Spinka attests that "his blessings worked many great deliverances and that many barren women bore children through his prayers, and his prayers cured the ill… I can almost say that every word emitted from his holy mouth was answered…" (foreword to his book Imrei Yosef, named Asara Maamarot). Even after his death, his grave was renowned as a site for prayer and salvation. In 1972, his remains were brought to Eretz Israel and he was buried in the special burial plot of Spinka Chassidim in the Segulah cemetery in Petach Tikva.
The heading of leaf 8 bears another early signature: "Chaim ---".
50 leaves. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and worming. New leather binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Tikunei HaZohar. Dubno, [1805].
Copy of R. Meshulam Zusha Weissblum of Nadvorna. His signature stamp appears on the title page and several other leaves: "Meshulam Zusia of Nadvorna, son of R. Naftali of Lizhensk".
R. Meshulam Zusha Weissblum of Nadvorna (Nadvirna; d. 1890, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 380), great-grandson of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. He was one of the prominent disciples of the Torat Chaim, Rebbe of Kosov. He immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed, in fulfillment of his dream in which his teacher commanded him to do so.
Lengthy ownership inscription on back endpaper (presumably from a descendant of R. Avraham David of Buchach).
5, 7-132, 10 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
Copy of R. Meshulam Zusha Weissblum of Nadvorna. His signature stamp appears on the title page and several other leaves: "Meshulam Zusia of Nadvorna, son of R. Naftali of Lizhensk".
R. Meshulam Zusha Weissblum of Nadvorna (Nadvirna; d. 1890, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 380), great-grandson of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. He was one of the prominent disciples of the Torat Chaim, Rebbe of Kosov. He immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed, in fulfillment of his dream in which his teacher commanded him to do so.
Lengthy ownership inscription on back endpaper (presumably from a descendant of R. Avraham David of Buchach).
5, 7-132, 10 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-poor condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. New binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,800
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Netzach Yisrael, commentary and novellae on tractates of the Babylonian and Yerushalmi Talmuds, by R. Yisrael son of Moshe HaLevi of Zamosc. Frankfurt an der Oder, [1741]. Only edition.
Copy of the Munkacs Rebbes - R. Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro, author of Darchei Teshuva, and his son R. Chaim Elazar Shapiro, author of Minchat Elazar. Title page and other leaves bear their stamps: "Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro" and "Chaim Elazar Shapiro, Rabbi of Munkacs" (some of the stamps are trimmed).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro, author of Darchei Teshuva (1845-1914, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 618-620), was the son of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs, author of Shem Shlomo, who was the son of R. Elazar of Lantzut (Łańcut), son of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. A leading Torah scholar and rebbe of his generation, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Munkacs. He established the Munkacs Chassidic dynasty, which numbered thousands of Chassidim. Founder of Kollel Munkacs, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He authored: Darchei Teshuva, Be'er LaChai Ro'i, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
His son, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, author of Minchat Elazar (1872-1937), was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Succeeding his father as rabbi of Munkacs, he battled to preserve the sanctity of the Jewish people, and his teachings in Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated throughout the Jewish world. His books include Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah - 9 parts, and more. (See: Darkei Chaim VeShalom).
Signatures on title page: " Gottlieb Kahan[a] Sapir", "…Shalom son of R. M.(?) HaKohen of ---(?)".
[1], 58, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Darkened paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Worming to several leaves. Repaired tear to upper margin of title page. Repaired tear to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed affecting some of the headings. Stamps on title page and in other places. New leather binding.
Copy of the Munkacs Rebbes - R. Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro, author of Darchei Teshuva, and his son R. Chaim Elazar Shapiro, author of Minchat Elazar. Title page and other leaves bear their stamps: "Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro" and "Chaim Elazar Shapiro, Rabbi of Munkacs" (some of the stamps are trimmed).
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro, author of Darchei Teshuva (1845-1914, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 618-620), was the son of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs, author of Shem Shlomo, who was the son of R. Elazar of Lantzut (Łańcut), son of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. A leading Torah scholar and rebbe of his generation, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Munkacs. He established the Munkacs Chassidic dynasty, which numbered thousands of Chassidim. Founder of Kollel Munkacs, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He authored: Darchei Teshuva, Be'er LaChai Ro'i, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
His son, Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, author of Minchat Elazar (1872-1937), was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Succeeding his father as rabbi of Munkacs, he battled to preserve the sanctity of the Jewish people, and his teachings in Halacha and Kabbalah were disseminated throughout the Jewish world. His books include Responsa Minchat Elazar, Shaar Yissachar, Nimukei Orach Chaim, Divrei Torah - 9 parts, and more. (See: Darkei Chaim VeShalom).
Signatures on title page: " Gottlieb Kahan[a] Sapir", "…Shalom son of R. M.(?) HaKohen of ---(?)".
[1], 58, [1] leaves. 31.5 cm. Darkened paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Worming to several leaves. Repaired tear to upper margin of title page. Repaired tear to last leaf, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed affecting some of the headings. Stamps on title page and in other places. New leather binding.
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Tikkunei Zohar, with the Be'er LaChai Ro'i commentary, Part I, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs. Munkacs (Mukachevo), 1903. First edition.
Copy of R. Mordechai (Maharam) Brisk. His stamp appears on the title page: "Mordechai Brisk, dayan of Margareten", together with an inscription in his handwriting and with his signature, attesting that he received this book from the author: "A gift… to me… from the rebbe, the author. Mordechai [son of R. Yehoshua…]".
R. Mordechai Brisk - Maharam Brisk (1886-1944) was a leading Torah scholar and a prominent Torah disseminator in Hungary. He was the son-in-law of R. Shmuel Zalman Weinberger, rabbi of Margareten (Marghita), son of the Mahariatz. He served as a dayan and posek in Margareten, and in 1918 was appointed rabbi of Tăşnad. He established there his famous yeshiva where he taught thousands of disciples. His works include: Responsa Maharam Brisk (4 parts), Derashot Maharam Brisk, and others.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro author of Darchei Teshuva (1845-1914, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut III, 618-620). Son of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs author of Shem Shlomo, who was the son of R. Elazar of Lantzut (Łańcut), son of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov author of Bnei Yissaschar. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, halachic authority and kabbalist. A leading Torah scholar and rebbe of his generation, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Munkacs. He established the Munkacs Chassidic dynasty, which numbered thousands of Chassidim. A founder of Kollel Munkacs, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He authored: Darchei Teshuva, Be'er LaChai Ro'i, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
[3], 259 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Ink stains to p. 244b, affecting text. Original binding, with damage.
Copy of R. Mordechai (Maharam) Brisk. His stamp appears on the title page: "Mordechai Brisk, dayan of Margareten", together with an inscription in his handwriting and with his signature, attesting that he received this book from the author: "A gift… to me… from the rebbe, the author. Mordechai [son of R. Yehoshua…]".
R. Mordechai Brisk - Maharam Brisk (1886-1944) was a leading Torah scholar and a prominent Torah disseminator in Hungary. He was the son-in-law of R. Shmuel Zalman Weinberger, rabbi of Margareten (Marghita), son of the Mahariatz. He served as a dayan and posek in Margareten, and in 1918 was appointed rabbi of Tăşnad. He established there his famous yeshiva where he taught thousands of disciples. His works include: Responsa Maharam Brisk (4 parts), Derashot Maharam Brisk, and others.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Shapiro author of Darchei Teshuva (1845-1914, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut III, 618-620). Son of R. Shlomo Shapiro Rabbi of Munkacs author of Shem Shlomo, who was the son of R. Elazar of Lantzut (Łańcut), son of R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov author of Bnei Yissaschar. He was an outstanding Torah scholar, halachic authority and kabbalist. A leading Torah scholar and rebbe of his generation, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Munkacs. He established the Munkacs Chassidic dynasty, which numbered thousands of Chassidim. A founder of Kollel Munkacs, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He authored: Darchei Teshuva, Be'er LaChai Ro'i, Tzvi Tiferet and more.
[3], 259 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Ink stains to p. 244b, affecting text. Original binding, with damage.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $3,000
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Kitzur Shenei Luchot HaBrit with Mahadura Batra. Polonne, [1816?].
Copy of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert (Újfehértó). Ownership inscriptions, stamps and signatures of the rebbe on the endpapers, title page and final leaf: "Shalom Eliezer", "Shalom Eliezer Halberstam", "Shalom Eliezer Halberstam, residing in Tarnów", "This book belongs to R. Shalom Eliezer Halberstam".
Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam (1862-1944) was one of the younger sons of the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz, a leading righteous man and wonder-worker in the pre-Holocaust generation. Already as a youngster, prominent rebbes spoke of his holiness and lofty soul. For instance, during his stay in Sanz, the Tiferet Shlomo Rebbe of Radomsk reputedly pointed at R. Shalom Eliezer and said that at the coming of the Messiah he will be among the Jewish leaders. At the time of his father's death, he was only 14 years old, and was raised by his elder brother, the rebbe of Shinova. He married his niece, daughter of his sister and brother-in-law Rebbe Mordechai Dov Twersky, rabbi of Hornostaipil. In 1886, R. Shalom Eliezer settled in the city of Tarnów (Galicia), and cloistered himself in the kloiz of the Sanz Chassidim, studying Torah day and night. In 1899, he established his court in Ratzfert (Újfehértó, Hungary), remaining there for over 40 years. His reputation as a wonder-worker drew Jews from all over Hungary to his court in Ratzfert, and they experienced salvations through his blessings (see Rabbenu HaKadosh MiRatzfert, Bnei Brak 2007, for numerous testimonies and accounts of miracles and salvations he effected). During the Holocaust he refused to abandon his community, and perished with them in Auschwitz in Sivan 1944.
On the endpaper facing the title page - signature of R. Efraim Fishel Hershkowitz (1922-2017), rabbi of Hallein and leading posek in the United States. He served as head of the Sanz-Klausenberg Beit Din in the U.S.
96 leaves (final leaf misfoliated 98). 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampness damage and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tear from printing process to leaf 20, affecting text. Leaves 79-80 printed over four leaves, with only one printed side, verso remaining blank (no lacking text). Binding damaged.
Copy of Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert (Újfehértó). Ownership inscriptions, stamps and signatures of the rebbe on the endpapers, title page and final leaf: "Shalom Eliezer", "Shalom Eliezer Halberstam", "Shalom Eliezer Halberstam, residing in Tarnów", "This book belongs to R. Shalom Eliezer Halberstam".
Rebbe Shalom Eliezer Halberstam (1862-1944) was one of the younger sons of the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz, a leading righteous man and wonder-worker in the pre-Holocaust generation. Already as a youngster, prominent rebbes spoke of his holiness and lofty soul. For instance, during his stay in Sanz, the Tiferet Shlomo Rebbe of Radomsk reputedly pointed at R. Shalom Eliezer and said that at the coming of the Messiah he will be among the Jewish leaders. At the time of his father's death, he was only 14 years old, and was raised by his elder brother, the rebbe of Shinova. He married his niece, daughter of his sister and brother-in-law Rebbe Mordechai Dov Twersky, rabbi of Hornostaipil. In 1886, R. Shalom Eliezer settled in the city of Tarnów (Galicia), and cloistered himself in the kloiz of the Sanz Chassidim, studying Torah day and night. In 1899, he established his court in Ratzfert (Újfehértó, Hungary), remaining there for over 40 years. His reputation as a wonder-worker drew Jews from all over Hungary to his court in Ratzfert, and they experienced salvations through his blessings (see Rabbenu HaKadosh MiRatzfert, Bnei Brak 2007, for numerous testimonies and accounts of miracles and salvations he effected). During the Holocaust he refused to abandon his community, and perished with them in Auschwitz in Sivan 1944.
On the endpaper facing the title page - signature of R. Efraim Fishel Hershkowitz (1922-2017), rabbi of Hallein and leading posek in the United States. He served as head of the Sanz-Klausenberg Beit Din in the U.S.
96 leaves (final leaf misfoliated 98). 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampness damage and wear. Tears to several leaves. Tear from printing process to leaf 20, affecting text. Leaves 79-80 printed over four leaves, with only one printed side, verso remaining blank (no lacking text). Binding damaged.
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