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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Leaf handwritten by the Chatam Sofer – homilies for Shavuot.
Leaf (two written pages – approx. 60 lines) handwritten by R. Moshe Sofer, the Chatam Sofer – passages from his sermon for Shavuot 1802 (published in Derashot Chatam Sofer, II, leaves 288-289).
The heading "With the help of G-d, Shavuot" is inscribed at the top of the pages.
In his homily on the verse of Shir HaShirim "Sustain me with flagons of wine, spread my bed with apples…", the Chatam Sofer discusses the customs of "scattering sweet smelling things on this holiday…", "spreading out grass to step on" and "beautifying the synagogues with greenery". The Chatam Sofer then explains at length the words of the prayer: "May we merit to live, see and inherit good and blessing…".
[1] leaf (2 written pages – approx. 60 autograph lines). Fair condition. Stains, dark dampstain. Open tear to bottom corner, affecting text.
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The Handwriting of the Chatam Sofer – Segulah for Yirat Shamayim
R. Mordechai Benet spoke the famous words that just seeing the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven). R. Yosef Naftali Stern cited the following story in the name of his father-in-law R. Shmuel Alexandri Sofer, who heard it from his father the Ktav Sofer:
As an elderly man, the Maharam Benet dealt with a complex halachic issue concerning an agunah. The members of the Nikolsburg Beit Din wrote a long pamphlet on the matter and sent it to the Chatam Sofer, requesting his opinion. Upon receiving the pamphlet, the Chatam Sofer studied it for a short while and responded that same day. The Nikolsburg Beit Din was amazed at the speed of his response and began to peruse his answer. Maharam Benet took the letter from them, and upon seeing the Chatam Sofer's conclusion permitting the agunah to remarry, immediately instructed the Beit Din to issue the ruling permitting her remarriage, and resumed studying the Chatam Sofer's responsum. The members of the Beit Din thought that R. Benet had lingering doubts about the ruling, however, the Maharam Benet told them to continue with the proceedings to release the agunah and explained that he was looking at the responsum because just seeing the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for Yirat Shamayim.
Rabbi Aharon Kotler, who particularly cherished the teachings of the Chatam Sofer, often repeated this story.
This story is cited with minor variations in the name of the Satmar Rebbe, in Chaim Sheyesh Bahem (Mahadura Kama, Parshat Shemini, pp. 200-201): A Satmar Chassid presented his rebbe with a gift of a handwritten letter by the Chatam Sofer. At first, the Rebbe refused to accept the gift due to its great monetary value. He said that had the Chassid given the Rebbe its worth in money, the Rebbe would never have accepted the gift, and therefore refused the valuable manuscript. However, after the Chassid persisted, the Satmar Rebbe finally agreed to accept the letter. The letter by the Chatam Sofer gave him excessive pleasure and he read it over and over. On that occasion, the Rebbe recounted the story about the Maharam Benet, who while holding a handwritten responsum of the Chatam Sofer stated that although he understood its content immediately upon the first reading, "I read the words repeatedly because reading the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for Yirat Shamayim".
Rav Shach, dean of the Ponovezh Yeshiva, paid a consolation visit to an important rabbi in Bnei Brak who was a descendent of the Chatam Sofer. The rabbi's sons told Rav Shach that they possess an autograph leaf of the Chatam Sofer and he asked to see it, requesting that it be removed from its protective cover since actually touching the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer leads to fear of Heaven.
The holiness of the manuscripts of the Chatam Sofer are also regarded as a segulah for protection and for deliverance from various difficulties. Upon traveling, R. Shimon Sofer, Rabbi of Krakow, would take manuscripts written by his father, the Chatam Sofer, as a segulah for protection. Many Holocaust survivors attribute the miracle of their survival to the holy writings of the Chatam Sofer which they carried with them. R. Yitzchak Zilberstein of Bnei Brak often mentions in his sermons that possessing writings of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for healing and deliverance.
Leaf (two written pages – approx. 60 lines) handwritten by R. Moshe Sofer, the Chatam Sofer – passages from his sermon for Shavuot 1802 (published in Derashot Chatam Sofer, II, leaves 288-289).
The heading "With the help of G-d, Shavuot" is inscribed at the top of the pages.
In his homily on the verse of Shir HaShirim "Sustain me with flagons of wine, spread my bed with apples…", the Chatam Sofer discusses the customs of "scattering sweet smelling things on this holiday…", "spreading out grass to step on" and "beautifying the synagogues with greenery". The Chatam Sofer then explains at length the words of the prayer: "May we merit to live, see and inherit good and blessing…".
[1] leaf (2 written pages – approx. 60 autograph lines). Fair condition. Stains, dark dampstain. Open tear to bottom corner, affecting text.
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The Handwriting of the Chatam Sofer – Segulah for Yirat Shamayim
R. Mordechai Benet spoke the famous words that just seeing the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for Yirat Shamayim (fear of Heaven). R. Yosef Naftali Stern cited the following story in the name of his father-in-law R. Shmuel Alexandri Sofer, who heard it from his father the Ktav Sofer:
As an elderly man, the Maharam Benet dealt with a complex halachic issue concerning an agunah. The members of the Nikolsburg Beit Din wrote a long pamphlet on the matter and sent it to the Chatam Sofer, requesting his opinion. Upon receiving the pamphlet, the Chatam Sofer studied it for a short while and responded that same day. The Nikolsburg Beit Din was amazed at the speed of his response and began to peruse his answer. Maharam Benet took the letter from them, and upon seeing the Chatam Sofer's conclusion permitting the agunah to remarry, immediately instructed the Beit Din to issue the ruling permitting her remarriage, and resumed studying the Chatam Sofer's responsum. The members of the Beit Din thought that R. Benet had lingering doubts about the ruling, however, the Maharam Benet told them to continue with the proceedings to release the agunah and explained that he was looking at the responsum because just seeing the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for Yirat Shamayim.
Rabbi Aharon Kotler, who particularly cherished the teachings of the Chatam Sofer, often repeated this story.
This story is cited with minor variations in the name of the Satmar Rebbe, in Chaim Sheyesh Bahem (Mahadura Kama, Parshat Shemini, pp. 200-201): A Satmar Chassid presented his rebbe with a gift of a handwritten letter by the Chatam Sofer. At first, the Rebbe refused to accept the gift due to its great monetary value. He said that had the Chassid given the Rebbe its worth in money, the Rebbe would never have accepted the gift, and therefore refused the valuable manuscript. However, after the Chassid persisted, the Satmar Rebbe finally agreed to accept the letter. The letter by the Chatam Sofer gave him excessive pleasure and he read it over and over. On that occasion, the Rebbe recounted the story about the Maharam Benet, who while holding a handwritten responsum of the Chatam Sofer stated that although he understood its content immediately upon the first reading, "I read the words repeatedly because reading the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for Yirat Shamayim".
Rav Shach, dean of the Ponovezh Yeshiva, paid a consolation visit to an important rabbi in Bnei Brak who was a descendent of the Chatam Sofer. The rabbi's sons told Rav Shach that they possess an autograph leaf of the Chatam Sofer and he asked to see it, requesting that it be removed from its protective cover since actually touching the handwriting of the Chatam Sofer leads to fear of Heaven.
The holiness of the manuscripts of the Chatam Sofer are also regarded as a segulah for protection and for deliverance from various difficulties. Upon traveling, R. Shimon Sofer, Rabbi of Krakow, would take manuscripts written by his father, the Chatam Sofer, as a segulah for protection. Many Holocaust survivors attribute the miracle of their survival to the holy writings of the Chatam Sofer which they carried with them. R. Yitzchak Zilberstein of Bnei Brak often mentions in his sermons that possessing writings of the Chatam Sofer is a segulah for healing and deliverance.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $30,000
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Leaf (two written pages, two columns per page – approx. 150 lines) handwritten by R. Moshe Sofer, author of Chatam Sofer – novellae on Megillat Ruth and Parashat Nasso. [Mattersdorf (Mattersburg), 1800].
A handwritten leaf out of the notebook of Aggadic novellae written by the Chatam Sofer in Mattersdorf in 1799-1802.
As far as is known, the notebook written in Mattersdorf was the first notebook dedicated by the Chatam Sofer to the recording of his Aggadic novellae. Unlike most of his manuscripts, the novellae in that notebook (and in the present leaf) were written in two columns, presumably owing to the Chatam Sofer's wish to present his novellae in an elegant, neat fashion.
Amongst the manuscripts of the Chatam Sofer in possession of his son, the Michtav Sofer, that notebook was ascribed particular significance, and it would accompany him on all his travels, as a segulah for success (reputedly, he would travel often to Vienna to lobby on behalf of his Jewish brethren at the Austrian parliament). See enclosed expert report.
This leaf contains seven passages relating to Megillat Ruth, followed by a passage on Parashat Nasso. The passages on Megillat Ruth were published in Derashot Chatam Sofer, II, pp. 297-303, and are dated there 1800. The passage on Parashat Nasso was published in Chatam Sofer al HaTorah, and is also dated there 1800.
In one of the passages on Megillat Ruth, the Chatam Sofer discusses the topic of Mashiach, concluding: "On the night of 17th Tammuz, the standard of David began to flourish, since G-d heals before He hits, likewise, Mashiach was born on Tisha B'Av, as is well-known".
[1] leaf (two written pages; two columns per page - approx. 150 autograph lines). 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal wear.
Expert report enclosed.
A handwritten leaf out of the notebook of Aggadic novellae written by the Chatam Sofer in Mattersdorf in 1799-1802.
As far as is known, the notebook written in Mattersdorf was the first notebook dedicated by the Chatam Sofer to the recording of his Aggadic novellae. Unlike most of his manuscripts, the novellae in that notebook (and in the present leaf) were written in two columns, presumably owing to the Chatam Sofer's wish to present his novellae in an elegant, neat fashion.
Amongst the manuscripts of the Chatam Sofer in possession of his son, the Michtav Sofer, that notebook was ascribed particular significance, and it would accompany him on all his travels, as a segulah for success (reputedly, he would travel often to Vienna to lobby on behalf of his Jewish brethren at the Austrian parliament). See enclosed expert report.
This leaf contains seven passages relating to Megillat Ruth, followed by a passage on Parashat Nasso. The passages on Megillat Ruth were published in Derashot Chatam Sofer, II, pp. 297-303, and are dated there 1800. The passage on Parashat Nasso was published in Chatam Sofer al HaTorah, and is also dated there 1800.
In one of the passages on Megillat Ruth, the Chatam Sofer discusses the topic of Mashiach, concluding: "On the night of 17th Tammuz, the standard of David began to flourish, since G-d heals before He hits, likewise, Mashiach was born on Tisha B'Av, as is well-known".
[1] leaf (two written pages; two columns per page - approx. 150 autograph lines). 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal wear.
Expert report enclosed.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $1,500
Sold for: $6,875
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Leaf (two pages) handwritten by Kabbalist Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin, Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno, from his commentaries Maaseh Oreg and Pnei Zaken on the Mishnayot, Tractate Maaser Sheni. [Komárno, 1847/1860].
Two pages handwritten by the author, the Rebbe of Komarno, with corrections and deletions within the text. The pages contain the Maaseh Oreg and Pnei Zaken commentaries to the end of Chapter 4 and the beginning of Chapter 5 of Tractate Maaser Sheni, written in parallel columns. The columns are titled "M. Oreg" (Maaseh Oreg), and "P.Z." (Pnei Zaken).
The Rebbe of Komarno composed three commentaries on the Mishnayot: Atzei Eden covers nearly the entire Mishnah (ending in the middle of Ohalot) and comprises a short summary of the commentaries on the Mishnah (divided into two parts: Etz HaChaim and the Kabbalistic Etz HaDaat); two other commentaries on Order Zera'im and Order Taharot – Maaseh Oreg on the Talmud Yerushalmi and the Tosefta pertaining to the Mishnah, and Pnei Zaken which contains the halachic conclusions of the Rambam. The commentaries were first printed in Lemberg in 1861-1862 (see Kedem Auction 72, item 13).
In this leaf, after the author explains at length the words of the Talmud Yerushalmi, he sharply criticizes "the commentator" (presumably referring to the Pnei Moshe commentary on the Yerushalmi).
Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, a nephew and close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. He was cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin (who served as his matchmaker), the Rebbe of Apta, R. Moshe Tzvi of Savran, his uncle R. Moshe of Sambor, R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, and others. He authored many books on Chassidut and Kabbalah, including the Heichal HaBerachah commentary to the Five Books of the Torah, based on the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. The Heichal HaBerachah Chumashim are considered classic books in Chassidic thought and Kabbalah. They were cherished by rebbes of various dynasties (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others), who extolled the exceptional holiness of the kabbalistic teachings contained in his commentaries.
[1] leaf (two written pages). 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears, not affecting text.
Two pages handwritten by the author, the Rebbe of Komarno, with corrections and deletions within the text. The pages contain the Maaseh Oreg and Pnei Zaken commentaries to the end of Chapter 4 and the beginning of Chapter 5 of Tractate Maaser Sheni, written in parallel columns. The columns are titled "M. Oreg" (Maaseh Oreg), and "P.Z." (Pnei Zaken).
The Rebbe of Komarno composed three commentaries on the Mishnayot: Atzei Eden covers nearly the entire Mishnah (ending in the middle of Ohalot) and comprises a short summary of the commentaries on the Mishnah (divided into two parts: Etz HaChaim and the Kabbalistic Etz HaDaat); two other commentaries on Order Zera'im and Order Taharot – Maaseh Oreg on the Talmud Yerushalmi and the Tosefta pertaining to the Mishnah, and Pnei Zaken which contains the halachic conclusions of the Rambam. The commentaries were first printed in Lemberg in 1861-1862 (see Kedem Auction 72, item 13).
In this leaf, after the author explains at length the words of the Talmud Yerushalmi, he sharply criticizes "the commentator" (presumably referring to the Pnei Moshe commentary on the Yerushalmi).
Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), a G-dly kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, a nephew and close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. He was cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin (who served as his matchmaker), the Rebbe of Apta, R. Moshe Tzvi of Savran, his uncle R. Moshe of Sambor, R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, and others. He authored many books on Chassidut and Kabbalah, including the Heichal HaBerachah commentary to the Five Books of the Torah, based on the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. The Heichal HaBerachah Chumashim are considered classic books in Chassidic thought and Kabbalah. They were cherished by rebbes of various dynasties (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, and others), who extolled the exceptional holiness of the kabbalistic teachings contained in his commentaries.
[1] leaf (two written pages). 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears, not affecting text.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, Talmudic novellae and homily, by an unidentified writer. [Europe, ca. early 19th century].
The writer mentions the books of the Acharonim: Shaagat Aryeh (first printed in 1755, Chavat Daat (first printed in 1799) and Mekor Chaim (first printed in 1807). A halachic discourse for Shabbat Teshuva is recorded on leaves 16-19 (the writer presumably served as rabbi).
30, [17] leaves (including 84 written pages). 19.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Overall good condition. Ink stains on final page. Leaves trimmed, affecting text at edge of some leaves. New binding. Tear to spine.
The writer mentions the books of the Acharonim: Shaagat Aryeh (first printed in 1755, Chavat Daat (first printed in 1799) and Mekor Chaim (first printed in 1807). A halachic discourse for Shabbat Teshuva is recorded on leaves 16-19 (the writer presumably served as rabbi).
30, [17] leaves (including 84 written pages). 19.5 cm. Thick, high-quality paper. Overall good condition. Ink stains on final page. Leaves trimmed, affecting text at edge of some leaves. New binding. Tear to spine.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, Minchat Yehuda, novellae on Tractates Pesachim and Bava Metzia, and on Shulchan Aruch, by R. Yehuda son of R. Yitzchak Katz of Slonim. [Lithuania], 1819.
Many inscriptions, some mentioning the name of the author and other names: "I authored this [---], Yehuda son of R. Yitzchak Katz of Slonim, now living in Molchad", "…R. Aharon Zelig HaKohen of Slonim", and more.
The year 1819 is mentioned several times.
No information about the writer could be found. It seems that the manuscript was never printed.
[42] leaves (written on both sides). 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Large open tears to all leaves, affecting text. Unbound leaves (placed in a ring binder).
Many inscriptions, some mentioning the name of the author and other names: "I authored this [---], Yehuda son of R. Yitzchak Katz of Slonim, now living in Molchad", "…R. Aharon Zelig HaKohen of Slonim", and more.
The year 1819 is mentioned several times.
No information about the writer could be found. It seems that the manuscript was never printed.
[42] leaves (written on both sides). 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Large open tears to all leaves, affecting text. Unbound leaves (placed in a ring binder).
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $1,000
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Manuscript, Torah novellae on various tractates, including many novellae from Polish rebbes and rabbis. Zduńska Wola, Poland, [1892].
This manuscript was authored by R. Asher Tuch, who signed his name in many places in the manuscript. His stamp appears inside the front cover, together with inscriptions featuring the name of his town: Zduńska Wola. R. Asher studied in the yeshiva of R. Avraham Yitzchak HaLevi Rabbi of Zagórów (d. 1910), and mentions him repeatedly in the manuscript under the title: "HaRav" (the rabbi). Likewise, thoughts are quoted in the name of his teacher's father, R. Shlomo HaLevi Poisner (d. 1890).
This manuscript includes two novellae from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Morgenstern – the "Saraf" of Kotsk, which are not known from any other source. On leaf [37], the writer offers a solution to the difficulty raised by the Tosafot on Tractate Pesachim (regarding the chametz of a non-Jew): "I remember that I heard from our master and teacher, rabbi of Kotsk, on the difficulty raised by the Tosafot… and he answered…". The second novellae is on the topic of an ox which must be stoned: "The rabbi [=R. Avraham Yitzchak HaLevi] repeated to me a question in the name of the holy one of Kotsk…" [p. 42a]. Neither of these novellae are recorded in compilations of the teachings of the "Saraf" of Kotsk, and they are disclosed here for the first time.
This manuscript likewise contains unknown novellae from Rebbe Avraham Bornsztain Rabbi of Sochatchov, the Avnei Nezer, son-in-law of the "Saraf" of Kotsk. See Hebrew description for details.
There are also some novellae from Rebbe Avraham Landau Rabbi of Tshechnov [p. 41b] and from R. Yisrael Yehoshua Rabbi of Kutno, author of Yeshuot Malko [pp. 51b, 61a].
Inscriptions and personal notes (in Yiddish) on several leaves.
The "Saraf" of Kotsk was renowned for his sharpness, profundity and innovation in Torah study, and as the teacher of outstanding Torah scholars such as his son-in-law the Avnei Nezer, and the Chiddushei HaRim. Nonetheless, not many of his novellae on Talmudic topics remain, and his legacy mostly consists of his sharp and exacting sayings on worship of G-d. The dozens of gems and concise insights which survived of his novellae in Halacha and Aggada, where compiled in the book Emet MiKotsk Titzmach (Tel Aviv 1961), but the book does not include novellae on the topics mentioned above. Likewise, most of the novellae of the Avnei Nezer quoted in this manuscript are not included in Responsa Avnei Nezer.
This manuscript constitutes a significant discovery for seekers of the teachings of the "Saraf" of Kotsk and his distinguished son-in-law – the Avnei Nezer.
The words of the Avnei Nezer in his famous preface to his book Eglei Tal are well-known: "I entered the inner sanctum of the home of my father-in-law, the rebbe of Kotsk, source of wisdom and understanding, from whom I absorbed methods of in-depth study, and from whom I became cognizant of what is considered true Torah novellae, since not all pilpulim can be termed novellae. And he kept an incredibly watchful eye over me, even in my study program and novellae". The Avnei Nezer once attested regarding his method of Torah study, that just like the soul of the Arizal was sent down to this world to reveal a new method in Kabbalah, so he was sent down "to discover a new path in revealed parts of the Torah" (Siach Sarfei Kodesh, V, p. 95).
[80] leaves (160 written pages). 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears in several places. Binding damaged. Front board detached. Lacking spine.
This manuscript was authored by R. Asher Tuch, who signed his name in many places in the manuscript. His stamp appears inside the front cover, together with inscriptions featuring the name of his town: Zduńska Wola. R. Asher studied in the yeshiva of R. Avraham Yitzchak HaLevi Rabbi of Zagórów (d. 1910), and mentions him repeatedly in the manuscript under the title: "HaRav" (the rabbi). Likewise, thoughts are quoted in the name of his teacher's father, R. Shlomo HaLevi Poisner (d. 1890).
This manuscript includes two novellae from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Morgenstern – the "Saraf" of Kotsk, which are not known from any other source. On leaf [37], the writer offers a solution to the difficulty raised by the Tosafot on Tractate Pesachim (regarding the chametz of a non-Jew): "I remember that I heard from our master and teacher, rabbi of Kotsk, on the difficulty raised by the Tosafot… and he answered…". The second novellae is on the topic of an ox which must be stoned: "The rabbi [=R. Avraham Yitzchak HaLevi] repeated to me a question in the name of the holy one of Kotsk…" [p. 42a]. Neither of these novellae are recorded in compilations of the teachings of the "Saraf" of Kotsk, and they are disclosed here for the first time.
This manuscript likewise contains unknown novellae from Rebbe Avraham Bornsztain Rabbi of Sochatchov, the Avnei Nezer, son-in-law of the "Saraf" of Kotsk. See Hebrew description for details.
There are also some novellae from Rebbe Avraham Landau Rabbi of Tshechnov [p. 41b] and from R. Yisrael Yehoshua Rabbi of Kutno, author of Yeshuot Malko [pp. 51b, 61a].
Inscriptions and personal notes (in Yiddish) on several leaves.
The "Saraf" of Kotsk was renowned for his sharpness, profundity and innovation in Torah study, and as the teacher of outstanding Torah scholars such as his son-in-law the Avnei Nezer, and the Chiddushei HaRim. Nonetheless, not many of his novellae on Talmudic topics remain, and his legacy mostly consists of his sharp and exacting sayings on worship of G-d. The dozens of gems and concise insights which survived of his novellae in Halacha and Aggada, where compiled in the book Emet MiKotsk Titzmach (Tel Aviv 1961), but the book does not include novellae on the topics mentioned above. Likewise, most of the novellae of the Avnei Nezer quoted in this manuscript are not included in Responsa Avnei Nezer.
This manuscript constitutes a significant discovery for seekers of the teachings of the "Saraf" of Kotsk and his distinguished son-in-law – the Avnei Nezer.
The words of the Avnei Nezer in his famous preface to his book Eglei Tal are well-known: "I entered the inner sanctum of the home of my father-in-law, the rebbe of Kotsk, source of wisdom and understanding, from whom I absorbed methods of in-depth study, and from whom I became cognizant of what is considered true Torah novellae, since not all pilpulim can be termed novellae. And he kept an incredibly watchful eye over me, even in my study program and novellae". The Avnei Nezer once attested regarding his method of Torah study, that just like the soul of the Arizal was sent down to this world to reveal a new method in Kabbalah, so he was sent down "to discover a new path in revealed parts of the Torah" (Siach Sarfei Kodesh, V, p. 95).
[80] leaves (160 written pages). 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears in several places. Binding damaged. Front board detached. Lacking spine.
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![Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with Be'er Hetev. [An Amsterdam edition, 18th century].?Incomplete copy. The book contains do](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/223.jpg "Shulchan Aruch with Be'er Hetev – Many Glosses in Sephardic Script, by")
Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat, with Be'er Hetev. [An Amsterdam edition, 18th century].?Incomplete copy. The book contains dozens of glosses in Sephardic script, from an unidentified Torah scholar.
232-240, 242-264, 290-299, 302-311, 313-348, 350-359, 361-383, 386-394 leaves (lacking: title page, leaves at the beginning, middle and end of book). 15 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Dampstains, ink faded. Worming, affecting text in some leaves. Tears affecting text to several leaves. Stitched close to text. Old binding, damaged.
232-240, 242-264, 290-299, 302-311, 313-348, 350-359, 361-383, 386-394 leaves (lacking: title page, leaves at the beginning, middle and end of book). 15 cm. Fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Dampstains, ink faded. Worming, affecting text in some leaves. Tears affecting text to several leaves. Stitched close to text. Old binding, damaged.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
Opening: $500
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Manuscript, novellae on R. Eliyahu Mizrachi's supercommentary to Rashi's commentary on the Torah, by an unidentified author. [North Africa, 18th/19th century].
Western script. Handwritten by the author, with deletions and additions. This work covers all five Chumashim (ending after Parashat Re'eh). We were not able to identify the author; to the best of our knowledge, this work has not been published.
The manuscript features four illustrations: an illustration of the Showbread Table on p. [20b] (damaged), an illustration of the Menorah on p. [21a], an illustration of a Tabernacle plank with its sockets on p. [21b], and on p. [35a], an illustration of the Levites' open spaces around the cities, according to Rashi and according to the Ramban.
A note on the last page, in a different hand, signed: "The young Moshe…" (signature partially erased).
[36] leaves (72 written pages). Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text. Large open tears to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Western script. Handwritten by the author, with deletions and additions. This work covers all five Chumashim (ending after Parashat Re'eh). We were not able to identify the author; to the best of our knowledge, this work has not been published.
The manuscript features four illustrations: an illustration of the Showbread Table on p. [20b] (damaged), an illustration of the Menorah on p. [21a], an illustration of a Tabernacle plank with its sockets on p. [21b], and on p. [35a], an illustration of the Levites' open spaces around the cities, according to Rashi and according to the Ramban.
A note on the last page, in a different hand, signed: "The young Moshe…" (signature partially erased).
[36] leaves (72 written pages). Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Significant worming, affecting text. Large open tears to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
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![Manuscript, "Reasons for laws of shechita and terefot, and the customs of Marrakesh" with "The Book of Goralot [lots] by Rabb](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale74-public/225_1.jpg "Manuscript, Reasons for Laws of Shechita and Goralot – Marrakesh, 1844")
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Manuscript, "Reasons for laws of shechita and terefot, and the customs of Marrakesh" with "The Book of Goralot [lots] by Rabbenu Saadia Gaon". [Marrakesh], 1844.
Decorated title page on the first leaf, with the scribe's signature (partially deleted): "by the smallest of the group… [Machlouf son of Moshe], known as [Shabbat] and it was completed… on Thursday, 1st Kislev 1844".
At the end of the reasons for the laws of shechita (p. 46b), scribe's colophon with his calligraphic signature: "The reasons were completed by me, youngest of the young… on Sunday, 5th Av… 1844…".
From leaf 54 until the end of the manuscript, transcript of the Book of Goralot. On p. 53b, a decorated title page, with the name of the owner in the center: "Baruch son of Eliyahu Ohayon", and the scribe's colophon: "by the smallest of the group… Machlouf son of Shabbat, and the book was completed on 22nd Kislev 1844…".
An additional colophon on the final leaf of the manuscript, with the scribe's calligraphic signature: "Completed… by the youngest of the group… Machlouf son of Moshe known as Shabbat".
15, 18-46, 48-49, 51-54, [9] leaves (lacking several leaves in middle). 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Tears to some leaves, affecting text. Worming. Significant worming to a few leaves, affecting text, with loss. New binding, slipcased.
Decorated title page on the first leaf, with the scribe's signature (partially deleted): "by the smallest of the group… [Machlouf son of Moshe], known as [Shabbat] and it was completed… on Thursday, 1st Kislev 1844".
At the end of the reasons for the laws of shechita (p. 46b), scribe's colophon with his calligraphic signature: "The reasons were completed by me, youngest of the young… on Sunday, 5th Av… 1844…".
From leaf 54 until the end of the manuscript, transcript of the Book of Goralot. On p. 53b, a decorated title page, with the name of the owner in the center: "Baruch son of Eliyahu Ohayon", and the scribe's colophon: "by the smallest of the group… Machlouf son of Shabbat, and the book was completed on 22nd Kislev 1844…".
An additional colophon on the final leaf of the manuscript, with the scribe's calligraphic signature: "Completed… by the youngest of the group… Machlouf son of Moshe known as Shabbat".
15, 18-46, 48-49, 51-54, [9] leaves (lacking several leaves in middle). 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Tears to some leaves, affecting text. Worming. Significant worming to a few leaves, affecting text, with loss. New binding, slipcased.
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North African Jewry (Morroco, Libya and Tunis) –
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Sheet of paper, comprising the sales documents of parts of the synagogue in Fez, signed by the Torah scholars of Fez (Morocco), Cheshvan 1860 and Sivan 1876.
On one side of the leaf is a document dated 1860, signed by R. Shlomo Eliyahu ibn Tzur (with two of his signatures) and R. Mordechai Benshimol.
On the verso of the leaf are three documents from 1876. Two are signed by R. Chaim David HaKohen son of Aharon Alkaletz and R. Yaakov Khalfon, and the third is signed by R. Yosef HaLevi Abenyuli and R. Refael Yaakov ibn Attar.
Double leaf, [2] written pages. 35 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Wear and tears to margins and folding marks.
On one side of the leaf is a document dated 1860, signed by R. Shlomo Eliyahu ibn Tzur (with two of his signatures) and R. Mordechai Benshimol.
On the verso of the leaf are three documents from 1876. Two are signed by R. Chaim David HaKohen son of Aharon Alkaletz and R. Yaakov Khalfon, and the third is signed by R. Yosef HaLevi Abenyuli and R. Refael Yaakov ibn Attar.
Double leaf, [2] written pages. 35 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Wear and tears to margins and folding marks.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Handwritten document concerning inheritance, signed by R. Shlomo ibn Chaim, head of the Marrakesh Beit Din, and by other rabbis. Marrakesh (Morocco), Adar II [1913].
Long document, written on both sides of one leaf (signed on verso). Signed by R. Shlomo ibn Chaim, R. Avraham Asimna[?] and R. Yosef Azuelos (a dayan in Marrakesh).
An addition to the document, following these signatures, is signed by R. Chaviv Asulin and R. Avraham son of Aharon Wizeman.
[1] double leaf (two written pages). 36 cm. Stains. Wear. Folding marks. Tears to folding marks.
Long document, written on both sides of one leaf (signed on verso). Signed by R. Shlomo ibn Chaim, R. Avraham Asimna[?] and R. Yosef Azuelos (a dayan in Marrakesh).
An addition to the document, following these signatures, is signed by R. Chaviv Asulin and R. Avraham son of Aharon Wizeman.
[1] double leaf (two written pages). 36 cm. Stains. Wear. Folding marks. Tears to folding marks.
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Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 15, 2020
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Sold for: $375
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Document appointing a messenger to deliver a get (divorce document), signed by R. Moshe Zrihen, head of the Marrakesh Beit Din, and by the dayanim of his Beit Din. Marrakesh (Morocco), Av 1934.
At the foot of the document, signature and stamp of R. Moshe Zrihen, "head of the Beit Din of Marrakesh", alongside signatures of two dayanim in his Beit Din: R. Mordechai Corcos and R. Shaul ibn Danan.
[1] double leaf. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Marginal tears.
At the foot of the document, signature and stamp of R. Moshe Zrihen, "head of the Beit Din of Marrakesh", alongside signatures of two dayanim in his Beit Din: R. Mordechai Corcos and R. Shaul ibn Danan.
[1] double leaf. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Marginal tears.
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