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Shaar Naftali, prayers and confessions, inspirational poems and ethics, piyyutim and Shabbat songs, by R. Naftali Katz author of Semichat Chachamim. Brno, [1757]. Only edition.
Many ownership stamps of Rebbe Elazar Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (Oświęcim). Ownership inscription on the flyleaf: "This book belongs to the holy Tzaddik… of holy lineage, R. Elazar". An undeciphered signature on the title page: "Uri… (?)".
Rebbe Elazar HaLevi Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (1861-1943) was the youngest son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and son of Rebbe Yehoshua of Kaminka (who was a son of R. Shalom of Kaminka). In 1885, he was appointed rabbi of Bochnia, succeeding his father as rebbe of Kaminka in 1897. In 1900, he went to serve as rabbi and rebbe in Oshpitzin. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1936, establishing his Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (the Oshpitzin Beit Midrash exists until this day on Chesed LeAvraham St., near Me'a Sh'earim), yet returned to Poland just before the outbreak of WWII, and perished in the Sosnowiec ghetto.
This book was published by the close disciple of R. Naftali Katz - the kabbalist R. Shlomo Rechnitz son of R. Yehuda Leib Mochiach. In his youth, he copied piyyutim and prayers composed by his teacher, and would recite them every night at midnight, with great fervor. In his foreword to this book, R. Shlomo Rechnitz relates a wondrous story of the encounter of his teacher the author with the Angel of Death, and how he overpowered it by donating four coins to charity. R. Shlomo further quotes testimonies from letters received from the Istanbul community, which describe the wondrous passing of R. Naftali Katz in 1718, on his way to Eretz Israel. On this occasion, his wondrous abilities and exceptional holiness were disclosed to one and all. The letters relate how he shouted at the Angel of Death and expelled him from his room in great wrath, closing the door and exclaiming: "Get out of here! Let me fall in the hands of G-d, only in His hands will I entrust my spirit and soul…".
[2], 37, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming affecting text. Library copy. Non-original cloth binding.
Many ownership stamps of Rebbe Elazar Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (Oświęcim). Ownership inscription on the flyleaf: "This book belongs to the holy Tzaddik… of holy lineage, R. Elazar". An undeciphered signature on the title page: "Uri… (?)".
Rebbe Elazar HaLevi Rosenfeld of Oshpitzin (1861-1943) was the youngest son-in-law of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and son of Rebbe Yehoshua of Kaminka (who was a son of R. Shalom of Kaminka). In 1885, he was appointed rabbi of Bochnia, succeeding his father as rebbe of Kaminka in 1897. In 1900, he went to serve as rabbi and rebbe in Oshpitzin. He immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1936, establishing his Beit Midrash in Jerusalem (the Oshpitzin Beit Midrash exists until this day on Chesed LeAvraham St., near Me'a Sh'earim), yet returned to Poland just before the outbreak of WWII, and perished in the Sosnowiec ghetto.
This book was published by the close disciple of R. Naftali Katz - the kabbalist R. Shlomo Rechnitz son of R. Yehuda Leib Mochiach. In his youth, he copied piyyutim and prayers composed by his teacher, and would recite them every night at midnight, with great fervor. In his foreword to this book, R. Shlomo Rechnitz relates a wondrous story of the encounter of his teacher the author with the Angel of Death, and how he overpowered it by donating four coins to charity. R. Shlomo further quotes testimonies from letters received from the Istanbul community, which describe the wondrous passing of R. Naftali Katz in 1718, on his way to Eretz Israel. On this occasion, his wondrous abilities and exceptional holiness were disclosed to one and all. The letters relate how he shouted at the Angel of Death and expelled him from his room in great wrath, closing the door and exclaiming: "Get out of here! Let me fall in the hands of G-d, only in His hands will I entrust my spirit and soul…".
[2], 37, [1] leaves. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming affecting text. Library copy. Non-original cloth binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Chelkat Binyamin, Passover Haggadah with the kavanot of the Arizal, and the Chelkat Binyamin commentary by Rebbe Binyamin, maggid of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi) and Zalishchik (Zalishchyky). Munkacs (Mukachevo), 1930.
The Haggadah of Rebbe Shalom Halberstam of Stropkov. His handwritten inscription and signature appear on the title page: "Shalom Halberstam, Košice (Kashoy)". His stamps appear on the front endpaper, title page and subsequent leaf: "Shalom Halberstam son of the rabbi and tzaddik of Shinova".
Rebbe (Avraham) Shalom Halberstam (1855-1940), the Divrei Shalom, cherished son of Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova-Sanz, the Divrei Yechezkel (eldest son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz), who would acclaim him for "his very holy and supremely lofty soul". He served as rabbi and rebbe of Stropkov, and was the first rebbe of the Stropkov Chassidic dynasty. His court was always teeming with Chassidim and thousands came to seek his blessings. He was reputed for his wonderworks.
16, 9-56, [1] leaves. Leaves 9-16 appear twice. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Food and wine stains to some leaves. Small marginal tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
Yaari 2150; Otzar HaHaggadot 3296.
[1] leaf at the end of the book, with additional names of subscribers, not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
The Haggadah of Rebbe Shalom Halberstam of Stropkov. His handwritten inscription and signature appear on the title page: "Shalom Halberstam, Košice (Kashoy)". His stamps appear on the front endpaper, title page and subsequent leaf: "Shalom Halberstam son of the rabbi and tzaddik of Shinova".
Rebbe (Avraham) Shalom Halberstam (1855-1940), the Divrei Shalom, cherished son of Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova-Sanz, the Divrei Yechezkel (eldest son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz), who would acclaim him for "his very holy and supremely lofty soul". He served as rabbi and rebbe of Stropkov, and was the first rebbe of the Stropkov Chassidic dynasty. His court was always teeming with Chassidim and thousands came to seek his blessings. He was reputed for his wonderworks.
16, 9-56, [1] leaves. Leaves 9-16 appear twice. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Food and wine stains to some leaves. Small marginal tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
Yaari 2150; Otzar HaHaggadot 3296.
[1] leaf at the end of the book, with additional names of subscribers, not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Shenei Luchot HaBrit, Part I, by R. Yeshaya HaLevi Horowitz. Warsaw, [1863].
Many ownership inscriptions and stamps of Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov (Bardejov); signatures of his son Rebbe "Yechiel Natan Halberstam"; other signatures.
Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov-Bartfeld (1850-1903), son of Rebbe Baruch Halberstam of Gorlice and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Aharon Halberstam Rabbi of Sanz. Educated in the home of his grandfather Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, who entrusted him with editing his responsa Divrei Chaim, together with his cousin Rebbe Shlomo of Bobov (the first). Rebbe Moshe was appointed rabbi and rebbe of Bardiov (Bartfeld, Hungary) in his father's lifetime and had many followers. Among his sons and sons-in-law are many rabbis and rebbes, including his renowned son-in-law Rebbe Chone Halberstam of Kołaczyce and his son Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam of Bardiov (1865-1933), who succeeded him as rabbi and rebbe in Bardiov.
[2], 2-79; 88, [1] leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
Many ownership inscriptions and stamps of Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov (Bardejov); signatures of his son Rebbe "Yechiel Natan Halberstam"; other signatures.
Rebbe Moshe Halberstam Rabbi of Bardiov-Bartfeld (1850-1903), son of Rebbe Baruch Halberstam of Gorlice and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Aharon Halberstam Rabbi of Sanz. Educated in the home of his grandfather Rebbe Chaim of Sanz, who entrusted him with editing his responsa Divrei Chaim, together with his cousin Rebbe Shlomo of Bobov (the first). Rebbe Moshe was appointed rabbi and rebbe of Bardiov (Bartfeld, Hungary) in his father's lifetime and had many followers. Among his sons and sons-in-law are many rabbis and rebbes, including his renowned son-in-law Rebbe Chone Halberstam of Kołaczyce and his son Rebbe Yechiel Natan Halberstam of Bardiov (1865-1933), who succeeded him as rabbi and rebbe in Bardiov.
[2], 2-79; 88, [1] leaves. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tears to several leaves. New leather binding.
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Responsa Divrei Chaim, Parts I and II, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Bardiov (Bardejov), 1901. Second edition.
Copy belonging to the author's disciple - R. Avraham Abish Reinhold. The title page bears stamps with his name, and stamps with his title: "Yeshiva dean of the Etz Chaim society, here in Tarnów". The book contains several glosses (apparently handwritten by R. Avraham Abish). A handwritten leaf is enclosed, presumably also in his handwriting, containing references to all parts of the Talmud.
R. Avraham Abish Reinhold (1853-1935) was born in Tarnów, Galicia, and later served there as yeshiva dean. An outstanding Torah scholar and kabbalist. He was a disciple of R. Pinchas of Dembitz and Briegel (a disciple of R. Naftali of Ropshitz) and of R. Ze'ev Dov Schenckel of Tarnów (disciple of the Chatam Sofer). He later frequented the court of the Divrei Chaim, absorbing from him the methods of studying Kabbalah and Chassidism, as he writes in the title pages of his books Arba Kenafayim UFetach HaGan and Shaar Petach HaGan: "I began with studying the books Sur Mera, Zera Kodesh and Avodat Yisrael, and based on their teachings I studied the writings of the Arizal, and in my youth I studied under the holy Divrei Chaim, and from his approach in the worship of G-d and pleasant ways, I understood a little on how to study holy writings with absolute self-nullification, and to partake from the tree of life, a taste of the World to Come". He relocated to Antwerp in Summer 1911. During WWI, he fled to Holland (see below), returning to Antwerp after the war. He authored many works: Chiddushei Avrach (Kraków 1921-1924), Rashei Besamim (Kraków 1921), Arba Kenafayim UFetach HaGan (Poland, 1925), Otiyot Machkimot (Biłgoraj, 1926?), Mikra'ei Kodesh (Biłgoraj, 1926?), Shaar Petach HaGan (Antwerp, 1926), Zichron Mashiach (Biłgoraj, 1927).
[2], 138, [1]; [2], 130 leaves. 38 cm. + [1] handwritten leaf. 27.5 cm. Fair condition. Leaves of book dry and brittle. Stains. Dark marginal dampstain. Open tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to title page and several subsequent leaves. Tears to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Binding worn and damaged.
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Joint Completion of the Talmud by WWI Refugees in Holland
During WWI, R. Avraham Abish Reinhold escaped Antwerp to Holland. He reached the village of Scheveningen (presently a district of The Hague), where dozens of Jewish refugees gathered, primarily young boys escaping conscription to various European armies. The refugees, who wished to take advantage of their free time for Torah study, decided to initiate a remarkable project. Headed by R. Avraham Abish, one of the leaders of the group, they undertook to jointly study and complete the entire Shas. They divided the tractates between themselves, and on Rosh Chodesh Elul 1917, celebrated the completion of the Shas. On this occasion, they all undertook to once again complete the Shas by Rosh Chodesh Tammuz of the coming year. (The 100th anniversary of this event was marked by a moving initiative arranged by descendants of these refugees, who once again divided between themselves the Talmudic tractates and completed the Shas. The completion was celebrated in Lakewood, and broadcasted throughout the world; see enclosed material). A memorial plaque from this event in Scheveningen, recorded on the day of the first siyum, lists the names of the men and the tractates they each undertook to study once again (R. Avraham Abish is listed as having taken on the tractates: Eduyot, Horayot, Temurah, Me'ilah and Tammid).
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Tur Orach Chaim, Part III. Warsaw, 1882.
Stamps of the Akedat Yitzchak, Rebbe of Alexander, on the title page and subsequent leaf: "Yitzchak Menachem son of the Rebbe of Alexander". Several inscriptions on the title page, some attesting that the book belongs to the rebbe of Alexander.
Rebbe Yitzchak Menachem Danziger of Alexander (1880-1942), a leading rebbe of his times. He received his education from his grandfather, Rebbe Yechiel, founder of the Alexander dynasty, his father Rebbe Shmuel Tzvi of Alexander, author of Tiferet Shmuel, and his uncle R. Yerachmiel Yisrael Yitzchak author of Yismach Yisrael.
He was appointed rebbe in 1924, after seventy of the most prominent rabbis of Poland who were his father's Chassidim asked him to head the dynasty. The Alexander court expanded greatly under his leadership, until it comprised tens of thousands of Chassidim. He founded the large Beit Yisrael network of yeshivot together with his brother R. Avraham Chaim Danziger, in the memory of his uncle the Yismach Yisrael. He was murdered in the Holocaust together with all his children and grandchildren, leaving behind no survivors to perpetuate this illustrious family. After the Holocaust, the remaining Alexander Chassidim gathered together and appointed his cousin R. Yehuda Moshe Thieberg as their rebbe. The remnants of his teachings were compiled by his Chassidim after the Holocaust, and published in the book Akedat Yitzchak.
[2], 63-377 leaves. Volume begins with leaf 63 (section 308), preceded by the title page and foreword leaf. Lacking first 1-62 leaves. 37.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several detached leaves. Original leather binding, with damage, torn spine.
Stamps of the Akedat Yitzchak, Rebbe of Alexander, on the title page and subsequent leaf: "Yitzchak Menachem son of the Rebbe of Alexander". Several inscriptions on the title page, some attesting that the book belongs to the rebbe of Alexander.
Rebbe Yitzchak Menachem Danziger of Alexander (1880-1942), a leading rebbe of his times. He received his education from his grandfather, Rebbe Yechiel, founder of the Alexander dynasty, his father Rebbe Shmuel Tzvi of Alexander, author of Tiferet Shmuel, and his uncle R. Yerachmiel Yisrael Yitzchak author of Yismach Yisrael.
He was appointed rebbe in 1924, after seventy of the most prominent rabbis of Poland who were his father's Chassidim asked him to head the dynasty. The Alexander court expanded greatly under his leadership, until it comprised tens of thousands of Chassidim. He founded the large Beit Yisrael network of yeshivot together with his brother R. Avraham Chaim Danziger, in the memory of his uncle the Yismach Yisrael. He was murdered in the Holocaust together with all his children and grandchildren, leaving behind no survivors to perpetuate this illustrious family. After the Holocaust, the remaining Alexander Chassidim gathered together and appointed his cousin R. Yehuda Moshe Thieberg as their rebbe. The remnants of his teachings were compiled by his Chassidim after the Holocaust, and published in the book Akedat Yitzchak.
[2], 63-377 leaves. Volume begins with leaf 63 (section 308), preceded by the title page and foreword leaf. Lacking first 1-62 leaves. 37.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Several detached leaves. Original leather binding, with damage, torn spine.
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Chizkuni on the Torah. [Vilna, ca. 1875-1885 - lacking title page].
Copy belonging to Rebbe Chanoch Henich of Sassov. His signature appears in Parashat Yitro (p. [79]): "Chanoch Henich of Sassov", with a scholarly gloss (3 lines) in his handwriting on the previous page (p. 78). On p. 122, another gloss in his handwriting.
Rebbe Chanoch Henich Dov Meier-Teitelbaum (1884-1942), Rabbi of Sassov (Sasiv) and Keretsky, one of the greatest rebbes and tzaddikim of his generation, son-in-law of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet and brother-in-law of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Son of R. Yosef David of Sassov, descendant of Rebbe Chanoch of Alesk - the Lev Same'ach, and a descendant of R. Shalom of Belz. An exceptional, holy and pure Torah scholar, he was renowned for his fervent prayers and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. In his will, he commanded that his epitaph should contain no attribute apart from the inscription: "Who performed salvations for the Jewish people".
His son, Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Királyháza (Korolevo) and later, the United States, published two volumes of his Torah novellae titled Ir Chanoch (Jerusalem, 1978). Several years later, the books Responsa Yad Chanoch and Mefaneach Ne'elamim (Brooklyn, 2000) were also published. In 1957, a Midrash Rabba with his notes entitled Ein Chanoch, was published in the United States by his son Rebbe Yoel.
2-96 leaves. Lacking title page. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Last leaf detached and slightly damaged. Without binding.
Copy belonging to Rebbe Chanoch Henich of Sassov. His signature appears in Parashat Yitro (p. [79]): "Chanoch Henich of Sassov", with a scholarly gloss (3 lines) in his handwriting on the previous page (p. 78). On p. 122, another gloss in his handwriting.
Rebbe Chanoch Henich Dov Meier-Teitelbaum (1884-1942), Rabbi of Sassov (Sasiv) and Keretsky, one of the greatest rebbes and tzaddikim of his generation, son-in-law of the Kedushat Yom Tov of Sighet and brother-in-law of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar. Son of R. Yosef David of Sassov, descendant of Rebbe Chanoch of Alesk - the Lev Same'ach, and a descendant of R. Shalom of Belz. An exceptional, holy and pure Torah scholar, he was renowned for his fervent prayers and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. In his will, he commanded that his epitaph should contain no attribute apart from the inscription: "Who performed salvations for the Jewish people".
His son, Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Királyháza (Korolevo) and later, the United States, published two volumes of his Torah novellae titled Ir Chanoch (Jerusalem, 1978). Several years later, the books Responsa Yad Chanoch and Mefaneach Ne'elamim (Brooklyn, 2000) were also published. In 1957, a Midrash Rabba with his notes entitled Ein Chanoch, was published in the United States by his son Rebbe Yoel.
2-96 leaves. Lacking title page. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains. Last leaf detached and slightly damaged. Without binding.
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Library of Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka-Zidichov, comprising approximately 260 books.
Most books contain signatures or inscriptions in his handwriting, attesting to the purchase or receipt of the book, and several books even include his handwritten glosses. Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions of previous owners in several books, as well as authors' dedications. Most books are from the second half of the 20th century, apart from the volumes of a Vilna Talmud (printed by Widow and Brothers Romm).
Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka-Zidichov (1937-2009), a wide-ranging and eminent Torah scholar, renowned for his exceptional prayers and holy practices, for his worship of G-d and love of his fellow. A halachic authority and holy kabbalist, he wrote and edited halachic and Chassidic books, as well as books on other topics. He compiled and arranged material on numerous topics in the framework of Otzar HaPoskim, and exchanged halachic correspondence with many rabbis. He presided over several Kollelim and managed the charity funds of Shomrei HaChomot. An ideologist associating with the Neturei-Karta sect and Satmar Chassidism, he also acknowledged other views in Orthodox circles. He donated a lot of charity to individuals and public institutions from all factions, and dispensed interest-free loans to the needy.
His father was Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem (1909-1978), son of R. Tzvi Hirsh Kahana Rabbi of Spinka and son-in-law of Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov. He served as rebbe in Ungvar (Uzhhorod), and in 1936, was appointed rabbi and yeshiva dean in Seredna (Serednie). He immigrated to Eretz Israel with his family in 1941, where he founded the Imrei Yosef yeshiva and established his court.
Approx. 260 books. Size and condition vary.
Most books contain signatures or inscriptions in his handwriting, attesting to the purchase or receipt of the book, and several books even include his handwritten glosses. Signatures, stamps and ownership inscriptions of previous owners in several books, as well as authors' dedications. Most books are from the second half of the 20th century, apart from the volumes of a Vilna Talmud (printed by Widow and Brothers Romm).
Rebbe Alter Eliezer Kahana of Spinka-Zidichov (1937-2009), a wide-ranging and eminent Torah scholar, renowned for his exceptional prayers and holy practices, for his worship of G-d and love of his fellow. A halachic authority and holy kabbalist, he wrote and edited halachic and Chassidic books, as well as books on other topics. He compiled and arranged material on numerous topics in the framework of Otzar HaPoskim, and exchanged halachic correspondence with many rabbis. He presided over several Kollelim and managed the charity funds of Shomrei HaChomot. An ideologist associating with the Neturei-Karta sect and Satmar Chassidism, he also acknowledged other views in Orthodox circles. He donated a lot of charity to individuals and public institutions from all factions, and dispensed interest-free loans to the needy.
His father was Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem (1909-1978), son of R. Tzvi Hirsh Kahana Rabbi of Spinka and son-in-law of Rebbe Yitzchak Teitelbaum of Husakov. He served as rebbe in Ungvar (Uzhhorod), and in 1936, was appointed rabbi and yeshiva dean in Seredna (Serednie). He immigrated to Eretz Israel with his family in 1941, where he founded the Imrei Yosef yeshiva and established his court.
Approx. 260 books. Size and condition vary.
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Pnei Rabba, index of verses in Midrash Rabba (Part I - Torah, Part II - Five Megillot), with a concise index of topics discussed in Midrash Rabba on the Five Megillot. [Amsterdam]: Menasseh ben Israel, [1628].
This is one of the first books printed by Menasseh ben Israel in Amsterdam.
Two parts in one volume. The title page of part II was bound at the beginning of the book (title page of part I lacking).
Signatures in early Ashkenazic script on p. 37a: "Yoel Heilperin". Additional signature on leaf [1] of the foreword, following the title page (this may be R. Yoel son of R. Uri Heilperin of Zamość, known as "R. Yoel Baal Shem", whose segulot and teachings are quoted in books of practical Kabbalah such as Toldot Adam and Mif'alot Elokim; or his grandson R. Yoel Baal Shem the second, also a wonder-worker well versed in practical Kabbalah - see item 361). Several handwritten emendations and inscriptions.
[1], 53; 25 leaves. Lacking title page of part I. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, damage and minor tears in a few places. Dampstains to several leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Several handwritten inscriptions. Original parchment binding, with minor damage.
This is one of the first books printed by Menasseh ben Israel in Amsterdam.
Two parts in one volume. The title page of part II was bound at the beginning of the book (title page of part I lacking).
Signatures in early Ashkenazic script on p. 37a: "Yoel Heilperin". Additional signature on leaf [1] of the foreword, following the title page (this may be R. Yoel son of R. Uri Heilperin of Zamość, known as "R. Yoel Baal Shem", whose segulot and teachings are quoted in books of practical Kabbalah such as Toldot Adam and Mif'alot Elokim; or his grandson R. Yoel Baal Shem the second, also a wonder-worker well versed in practical Kabbalah - see item 361). Several handwritten emendations and inscriptions.
[1], 53; 25 leaves. Lacking title page of part I. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, damage and minor tears in a few places. Dampstains to several leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Several handwritten inscriptions. Original parchment binding, with minor damage.
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Divrei Shlomo, homily, Part I, by R. Shlomo HaLevi. Venice: Matteo Zanetti and Comino Presegno, [1596]. Only edition.
R. Shlomo HaLevi (1532-1600), disciple of Mahari Ben Lev, served as rabbi in Salonika. This book is a compilation of the sermons he delivered for various occasions in his community. As the author explains in his preface, he published the homily to Vayikra first, since the sages state that one beginning to study Torah should start with the Book of Vayikra. The second part was never printed.
The copy of R. Yedidia Tia Weil. His signature appears at the top of the title page: "Tia Weil".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. His only work printed in his lifetime was his commentary to the Passover Haggadah - Marbeh LeSaper, which was published anonymously, yet he left behind dozens of manuscript compositions, which have been increasingly published in recent years.
217, 214-314; 14 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear to title page and several other leaves. Dark dampstains to some leaves, mostly towards end of book. Verso of title page and several other leaves reinforced with strips of paper. Library stamps. Old binding, with damage.
R. Shlomo HaLevi (1532-1600), disciple of Mahari Ben Lev, served as rabbi in Salonika. This book is a compilation of the sermons he delivered for various occasions in his community. As the author explains in his preface, he published the homily to Vayikra first, since the sages state that one beginning to study Torah should start with the Book of Vayikra. The second part was never printed.
The copy of R. Yedidia Tia Weil. His signature appears at the top of the title page: "Tia Weil".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. His only work printed in his lifetime was his commentary to the Passover Haggadah - Marbeh LeSaper, which was published anonymously, yet he left behind dozens of manuscript compositions, which have been increasingly published in recent years.
217, 214-314; 14 leaves. 28.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear to title page and several other leaves. Dark dampstains to some leaves, mostly towards end of book. Verso of title page and several other leaves reinforced with strips of paper. Library stamps. Old binding, with damage.
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Four books with the signatures and ownership inscriptions of rabbis from the Weil family - R. Yedidia Tia Weil and R. Yaakov Weil of Karlsruhe:
• Siftei Kohen, commentary to the Torah, by R. Mordechai HaKohen of Safed. [Hamburg, 1690]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil". Inscription on final leaf: "Shimon son of R. Asher Anshel".
• Aleh DeYonah, novellae to tractates of Order Nezikin, by R. Yonah son of R. Moshe Binyamin Ze'ev Rabbi of Tarłów. Fürth, [1693]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil".
• Sefer HaIttur, monetary laws, divorce and marriage contracts, by Yitzchak ben Abba Mari. Warsaw, 1801. Ownership inscription on title page: "belongs to… R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe; and stamps.
• Sefer HaYashar, Talmudic novellae and glosses, halachic rulings and responsa, by Rabbenu Tam. Vienna, [1811]. First edition. Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to... R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. See previous item.
R. Yaakov Weil, whose signatures appears in these books, was possibly the grandson of R. Yedidia Tia Weil - R. Yaakov (Yukev) Weil (d. 1851), an outstanding Torah scholar in Karlsruhe, author of Torat Shabbat and other works. However, it may have also been a different member of the family of the Korban Netanel.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Stains, wear and tears to title pages and other leaves.
• Siftei Kohen, commentary to the Torah, by R. Mordechai HaKohen of Safed. [Hamburg, 1690]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil". Inscription on final leaf: "Shimon son of R. Asher Anshel".
• Aleh DeYonah, novellae to tractates of Order Nezikin, by R. Yonah son of R. Moshe Binyamin Ze'ev Rabbi of Tarłów. Fürth, [1693]. Signature on title page: "Tia Weil".
• Sefer HaIttur, monetary laws, divorce and marriage contracts, by Yitzchak ben Abba Mari. Warsaw, 1801. Ownership inscription on title page: "belongs to… R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe; and stamps.
• Sefer HaYashar, Talmudic novellae and glosses, halachic rulings and responsa, by Rabbenu Tam. Vienna, [1811]. First edition. Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to... R. Yukev Weil of Karlsruhe".
R. Yedidia Tia Weil (1722-1806), leading Torah scholar of his times, son of R. Netanel Weil author of Korban Netanel, and close disciple of R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Noda BiYehuda and the Haflaa. He succeeded his father in 1770 as rabbi of Karlsruhe and of the State of Baden. See previous item.
R. Yaakov Weil, whose signatures appears in these books, was possibly the grandson of R. Yedidia Tia Weil - R. Yaakov (Yukev) Weil (d. 1851), an outstanding Torah scholar in Karlsruhe, author of Torat Shabbat and other works. However, it may have also been a different member of the family of the Korban Netanel.
4 books. Size and condition vary. Stains, wear and tears to title pages and other leaves.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Commentaries and novellae (Sefer HaMenucha, on the Rambam) by Rabbenu Manoach. Constantinople, 1718.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Early ownership inscriptions on the title page, including: "…to the rabbi and dean of this city, Boskowitz, R. Natan Adler"; "Belongs to R. Natan Adler Katz [several deleted words], Boskowitz".
Additional inscription: "Received as a gift from R. Asher Ashkenazi, dayan in Jerusalem. Fegersheim, Sunday 16th Shevat 1851, Alexander" (R. Alexander Aron, rabbi of Fegersheim).
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800) was born in Frankfurt am Main to R. Yaakov Shimon Adler. He was an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer - the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halacha and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. In 1782, R. Natan Adler left Frankfurt and settled in Boskowitz (Boskovice), Moravia. His disciple R. Moshe Sofer (the Chatam Sofer) remained with him, accompanying him to Boskowitz where he continued studying under him. R. Natan Adler served for only two years in Boskowitz, and this was the only time he held a rabbinic position. In ca. 1785, he returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
56 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Large tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. New binding.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 51.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Early ownership inscriptions on the title page, including: "…to the rabbi and dean of this city, Boskowitz, R. Natan Adler"; "Belongs to R. Natan Adler Katz [several deleted words], Boskowitz".
Additional inscription: "Received as a gift from R. Asher Ashkenazi, dayan in Jerusalem. Fegersheim, Sunday 16th Shevat 1851, Alexander" (R. Alexander Aron, rabbi of Fegersheim).
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800) was born in Frankfurt am Main to R. Yaakov Shimon Adler. He was an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer - the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halacha and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. In 1782, R. Natan Adler left Frankfurt and settled in Boskowitz (Boskovice), Moravia. His disciple R. Moshe Sofer (the Chatam Sofer) remained with him, accompanying him to Boskowitz where he continued studying under him. R. Natan Adler served for only two years in Boskowitz, and this was the only time he held a rabbinic position. In ca. 1785, he returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
56 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Large tears to title page and several other leaves, affecting text. New binding.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 51.
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Responsa Heshiv R. Eliezer VeSiach HaSadeh - Part I; with Part II - Damesek Eliezer, by R. Eliezer son of R. Shlomo Zalman Lifshitz. Neuwied (Germany), [1748-1749]. Only edition. Woodcut title page.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Ownership inscription (in his handwriting?) at the top of the title page: "Belongs to the rabbinical Torah scholar R. [deleted word] Natan son of the late Shimon Adler Katz".
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800) was born in Frankfurt am Main to R. Yaakov Shimon Adler. He was an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer - the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halacha and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. He served for a while as rabbi of Boskowitz (Boskovice), yet later returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
[3], 32; [1], 30 leaves. 30 cm. Stains, tears and wear. Worming. Binding detached and damaged.
Copy of R. Natan Adler. Ownership inscription (in his handwriting?) at the top of the title page: "Belongs to the rabbinical Torah scholar R. [deleted word] Natan son of the late Shimon Adler Katz".
R. Natan HaKohen Adler (1742-1800) was born in Frankfurt am Main to R. Yaakov Shimon Adler. He was an outstanding Torah scholar and eminent kabbalist. He headed the yeshiva he established in his home in Frankfurt, and was the prime teacher of R. Moshe Sofer - the Chatam Sofer, who mentions him extensively in his books in matters of Halacha and Kabbalah, referring to him as "my prime teacher, the renowned and pious Torah scholar, the great eagle" (alluding to the name Adler, German for eagle), and other similar titles. He suffered much persecution from the residents of his city, who even forbade him from holding prayers services in his Beit Midrash conforming with his singular kabbalistic customs. He served for a while as rabbi of Boskowitz (Boskovice), yet later returned to his home and Beit Midrash in Frankfurt.
[3], 32; [1], 30 leaves. 30 cm. Stains, tears and wear. Worming. Binding detached and damaged.
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