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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,200
Sold for: $1,875
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Letter signed by Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn. Tel Aviv, 1941.
Written by a scribe and signed by rebbe "Yisrael son of R. Mordechai Feivish".
In his letter addressed to his Chassidim in Chicago, the rebbe extends many warm blessings for children, life and abundant sustenance, good health and success in all areas. The rebbe mentions his prayers for them and for the entire Jewish people for redemption (in time of war).
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1948), elder rebbe of the Ruzhin dynasty, last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He succeeded his father Rebbe Mordechai Feivish as rebbe of Husiatyn in 1894. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937 and settled in Tel Aviv. He is famous for his prayer at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim during WWII, where he declared that the Nazis will not succeed in conquering Eretz Israel.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 20 cm. Good condition. Wear and minor tears.
Written by a scribe and signed by rebbe "Yisrael son of R. Mordechai Feivish".
In his letter addressed to his Chassidim in Chicago, the rebbe extends many warm blessings for children, life and abundant sustenance, good health and success in all areas. The rebbe mentions his prayers for them and for the entire Jewish people for redemption (in time of war).
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1948), elder rebbe of the Ruzhin dynasty, last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He succeeded his father Rebbe Mordechai Feivish as rebbe of Husiatyn in 1894. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937 and settled in Tel Aviv. He is famous for his prayer at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim during WWII, where he declared that the Nazis will not succeed in conquering Eretz Israel.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 20 cm. Good condition. Wear and minor tears.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $4,000
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Fundraising letter on behalf of the Beit Yisrael boys' school, signed and stamped by Rebbe Shlomo Goldman of Zhvil and R. Shimshon Aharon Polonsky – the Tepliker Rav. Beit Yisrael neighborhood, Jerusalem [1940-1945].
Typewritten on the official stationery of R. Shimshon Aharon Polonsky. Appeal addressed to the residents of the Beit Yisrael neighborhood, for support for the local boys' school, where some two hundred boys study.
The letter is signed and stamped by the Tepliker Rav, and includes a letter of recommendation (several lines, presumably penciled by a scribe), with blessings "may the merit of the good deed protect all those who have a part in it, to be saved from all harm", signed and stamped by R. Shlomo Goldman of Zvhil (1869-1945; renowned as a wonder-worker whose blessings and prayers never went unanswered).
[1] leaf. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases and folding marks. Minor tears to margins and folds.
Typewritten on the official stationery of R. Shimshon Aharon Polonsky. Appeal addressed to the residents of the Beit Yisrael neighborhood, for support for the local boys' school, where some two hundred boys study.
The letter is signed and stamped by the Tepliker Rav, and includes a letter of recommendation (several lines, presumably penciled by a scribe), with blessings "may the merit of the good deed protect all those who have a part in it, to be saved from all harm", signed and stamped by R. Shlomo Goldman of Zvhil (1869-1945; renowned as a wonder-worker whose blessings and prayers never went unanswered).
[1] leaf. 30.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases and folding marks. Minor tears to margins and folds.
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![Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz. [London, Elul 1952]. Enclosed: letter handwritten and sign](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/320.jpg "Letter of Good Year Wishes from Rebbe Shalom of Shotz – London, Elul 1")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz. [London, Elul 1952].
Enclosed: letter handwritten and signed by his son Rebbe Yisrael Yaakov Moskovitch. [London, 1950].
Both letters are addressed to R. Zalman Eilbaum in Safed. Rebbe Shalom of Shotz writes: "I received your letter, yet there is not much to do, since every person thinks he is an only child, but there are many many only children…". The Rebbe concludes his letter with blessings for a good year with salvations in all areas.
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz (1877-1958). Rabbi of Shotz and teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, founder of the Daf HaYomi. Rebbe in London from 1927. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study.
His son, R. Yisrael Yaakov Moskovitch, writer of the second letter, passed away in his father's lifetime in Tevet 1953.
Two aerograms. Approx. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear.
Enclosed: letter handwritten and signed by his son Rebbe Yisrael Yaakov Moskovitch. [London, 1950].
Both letters are addressed to R. Zalman Eilbaum in Safed. Rebbe Shalom of Shotz writes: "I received your letter, yet there is not much to do, since every person thinks he is an only child, but there are many many only children…". The Rebbe concludes his letter with blessings for a good year with salvations in all areas.
Rebbe Shalom Moskovitch of Shotz (1877-1958). Rabbi of Shotz and teacher of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, founder of the Daf HaYomi. Rebbe in London from 1927. In his will, he pledged to arouse Heavenly mercy on whoever would visit his gravesite, light two candles in memory of his soul, and undertake to strengthen himself in a mitzva or in Torah study.
His son, R. Yisrael Yaakov Moskovitch, writer of the second letter, passed away in his father's lifetime in Tevet 1953.
Two aerograms. Approx. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains and minor wear.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
Two lengthy responsum letters, from Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg. United States, 1981-1982.
The letters were typewritten, with the addition of several lines at the end of each letter handwritten by the rebbe and his signature (these are photocopies of the letters; only the final page of each letter with the handwriting and signatures of the rebbe are original).
The letters were sent to his disciple R. Yisrael Aryeh Zalmanovitz, from Camp She'erit Hapletah in Woodbourne, N.Y. and from his home in Union City. Both letters discuss the custom of covering the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah before the Shofar blowing.
5 leaves; 2 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition.
The letters were typewritten, with the addition of several lines at the end of each letter handwritten by the rebbe and his signature (these are photocopies of the letters; only the final page of each letter with the handwriting and signatures of the rebbe are original).
The letters were sent to his disciple R. Yisrael Aryeh Zalmanovitz, from Camp She'erit Hapletah in Woodbourne, N.Y. and from his home in Union City. Both letters discuss the custom of covering the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah before the Shofar blowing.
5 leaves; 2 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Letter of guidance regarding the Agudath Israel educational institutions in Eretz Israel, by R. Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg, addressed to R. Menachem Porush in Jerusalem. [Williamsburg], Elul 1952.
Typewritten, with the rebbe's handwritten signature.
In his letter, the rebbe supports the decision to found Yiddish-speaking institutions, and objects to the trend of Ashkenazic children using the Sephardic pronunciation. He encourages R. Porush to obtain independent funding for the institutions in Eretz Israel.
The letter was printed in Likutei Shefa Chaim, with the omission of the name of the recipient and several other words.
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg (1904-1994), author of Shefa Chaim, was one the leading post-Holocaust builders of Orthodox Jewry. He founded the Sanz communities and institutions in the United States, Jerusalem and Netanya, including the Laniado hospital.
[1] leaf. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Inscriptions. Filing holes (with damage to one character).
Typewritten, with the rebbe's handwritten signature.
In his letter, the rebbe supports the decision to found Yiddish-speaking institutions, and objects to the trend of Ashkenazic children using the Sephardic pronunciation. He encourages R. Porush to obtain independent funding for the institutions in Eretz Israel.
The letter was printed in Likutei Shefa Chaim, with the omission of the name of the recipient and several other words.
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg (1904-1994), author of Shefa Chaim, was one the leading post-Holocaust builders of Orthodox Jewry. He founded the Sanz communities and institutions in the United States, Jerusalem and Netanya, including the Laniado hospital.
[1] leaf. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Inscriptions. Filing holes (with damage to one character).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $5,000
Including buyer's premium
Lengthy Torah letter (four pages), regarding the building of synagogues and Batei Midrash, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg. Netanya, Iyar 1960.
Addressed to the Sanz rabbis and Chassidim in Jerusalem. The letter discusses the halachic question of whether it is preferable that everyone pray in one synagogue, or that several locations for prayer and study be established. In his letter, the rebbe clarifies the position of his ancestor, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz on this matter, and concludes with words of encouragement and inspiration.
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg (1904-1994), author of Shefa Chaim, was one the leading post-Holocaust builders of Orthodox Jewry. He founded the Sanz communities and institutions in the United States, Jerusalem and Netanya, including the Laniado hospital.
[2] leaves (four written pages), official stationery of the rebbe. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Creases. Folding marks.
Addressed to the Sanz rabbis and Chassidim in Jerusalem. The letter discusses the halachic question of whether it is preferable that everyone pray in one synagogue, or that several locations for prayer and study be established. In his letter, the rebbe clarifies the position of his ancestor, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz on this matter, and concludes with words of encouragement and inspiration.
Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg (1904-1994), author of Shefa Chaim, was one the leading post-Holocaust builders of Orthodox Jewry. He founded the Sanz communities and institutions in the United States, Jerusalem and Netanya, including the Laniado hospital.
[2] leaves (four written pages), official stationery of the rebbe. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Creases. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $750
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Large collection of letters and receipts for donations, from rabbis, rebbes and chassidim, addressed to Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg. Eretz Israel, ca. 1950s.
The writers of the letters include: R. Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, son-in-law of the Baal HaSulam and rebbe of Stretin; R. Berish Salz, rabbi in Safed; R. Yechiel Labin of Zidichov and Makova, father-in-law of Rebbe Aharon Rokeach of Belz; and others.
The receipts are signed by: Rebbe Mordechai Goldman of Zhvil; Rebbetzin Rechel Twersky, granddaughter of the Divrei Chaim; Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Lipschitz Halberstam of Stropkov; Rebbe Aharon Aryeh Leifer of Tomashov; and others.
7 lengthy letters, and 16 receipts. Size and condition vary.
The writers of the letters include: R. Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein, son-in-law of the Baal HaSulam and rebbe of Stretin; R. Berish Salz, rabbi in Safed; R. Yechiel Labin of Zidichov and Makova, father-in-law of Rebbe Aharon Rokeach of Belz; and others.
The receipts are signed by: Rebbe Mordechai Goldman of Zhvil; Rebbetzin Rechel Twersky, granddaughter of the Divrei Chaim; Rebbe Yechezkel Shraga Lipschitz Halberstam of Stropkov; Rebbe Aharon Aryeh Leifer of Tomashov; and others.
7 lengthy letters, and 16 receipts. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
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Six letters from rabbis and rebbes, addressed to Rebbe Yekutiel Yehuda Halberstam of Sanz-Klausenburg. Eretz Israel, ca. 1950s.
• Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Moshe Yechiel HaLevi Epstein of Ozharov. Tel Aviv. • Letter of recommendation signed by R. Yonah Yitzchak Lefkowitz, dean of the Chatam Sofer yeshivot. With five lines handwritten and signed by R. Akiva Sofer, head of the Pressburg Beit Din. • Two letters from Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem. • Two letters from Rebbe Nachman Kahana of Spinka – Bnei Brak.
6 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Open tear to middle of one letter from Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem.
• Letter handwritten and signed by Rebbe Moshe Yechiel HaLevi Epstein of Ozharov. Tel Aviv. • Letter of recommendation signed by R. Yonah Yitzchak Lefkowitz, dean of the Chatam Sofer yeshivot. With five lines handwritten and signed by R. Akiva Sofer, head of the Pressburg Beit Din. • Two letters from Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem. • Two letters from Rebbe Nachman Kahana of Spinka – Bnei Brak.
6 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. Open tear to middle of one letter from Rebbe Yosef Meir Kahana of Spinka-Jerusalem.
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![Letter (13 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz. [Kiryat Vizhnitz, Bnei Brak, 8th Elul 1956].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/326.jpg "Interesting Letter from Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz – To His Br")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $3,250
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Letter (13 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz. [Kiryat Vizhnitz, Bnei Brak, 8th Elul 1956]. Yiddish.
A warm letter, addressed to his brother Rebbe Baruch Hager of Seret-Vizhnitz, in Haifa. The letter discusses the preparations for the upcoming wedding of R. Baruch's only daughter. R. Chaim Meir reminisces about weddings their family had celebrated in Grosswardein (Oradea), and suggests that just like then, march music should be played at the upcoming wedding.
Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz (1888-1972), second son and successor of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Rebuilt the Vizhnitz Chassidut in Eretz Israel after the Holocaust.
His younger brother, recipient of the letter, Rebbe Baruch Hager of Seret-Vizhnitz (1895-1964), rebbe in Seret. Established Ramat Vizhnitz in Haifa, where he led his court.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 19X13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and folding marks.
Original envelope enclosed, slightly torn, without postage stamps.
A warm letter, addressed to his brother Rebbe Baruch Hager of Seret-Vizhnitz, in Haifa. The letter discusses the preparations for the upcoming wedding of R. Baruch's only daughter. R. Chaim Meir reminisces about weddings their family had celebrated in Grosswardein (Oradea), and suggests that just like then, march music should be played at the upcoming wedding.
Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz (1888-1972), second son and successor of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Rebuilt the Vizhnitz Chassidut in Eretz Israel after the Holocaust.
His younger brother, recipient of the letter, Rebbe Baruch Hager of Seret-Vizhnitz (1895-1964), rebbe in Seret. Established Ramat Vizhnitz in Haifa, where he led his court.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 19X13.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, creases and folding marks.
Original envelope enclosed, slightly torn, without postage stamps.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,000
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Letter signed by Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz. St. Moritz (resort town in Switzerland), Av 1984.
Addressed to the Vaad Kehillat Vizhnitz in Bnei Brak. The leaf begins with a letter from the rebbe's attendant, R. Tzvi Feivish Miller, in the name of the rebbe, and continues with a letter (5 lines) from the rebbe, in which he blesses them with much success in their activities on behalf of the community and Torah study.
Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager, the Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz (1916-2012), son and successor of R. Chaim Meir Hager, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz
[1] leaf, official stationery. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Minor tear to fold (repaired with tape).
Addressed to the Vaad Kehillat Vizhnitz in Bnei Brak. The leaf begins with a letter from the rebbe's attendant, R. Tzvi Feivish Miller, in the name of the rebbe, and continues with a letter (5 lines) from the rebbe, in which he blesses them with much success in their activities on behalf of the community and Torah study.
Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager, the Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz (1916-2012), son and successor of R. Chaim Meir Hager, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz
[1] leaf, official stationery. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Minor tear to fold (repaired with tape).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $813
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Three leaves – wedding invitations – current Belzer rebbe:
• Invitation issued by the Vaad Chassidei Belz for the wedding of R. Yissachar Dov Rokeach, current Belzer rebbe. Adar I 1965.
• Mimeographed leaf enclosed with invitation – wedding program.
• Invitation from Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz for the wedding of his only son, R. Aharon Mordechai. Jerusalem, Av 1993.
3 leaves. Size varies. Overall good condition.
• Invitation issued by the Vaad Chassidei Belz for the wedding of R. Yissachar Dov Rokeach, current Belzer rebbe. Adar I 1965.
• Mimeographed leaf enclosed with invitation – wedding program.
• Invitation from Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz for the wedding of his only son, R. Aharon Mordechai. Jerusalem, Av 1993.
3 leaves. Size varies. Overall good condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
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Lengthy responsum letter on the laws of Tefillin, by R. Moshe Natan Nota Lemberger, rabbi of Makova-Kiryat Ata, addressed to Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky of Machnovka-Bnei Brak. Kiryat Ata, Elul 1970.
Three leaves (typewritten on one side). The letter concludes with the signature and several words handwritten by R. Moshe Natan Nota Lemberger, containing a request that the rebbe of Machnovka pray for him and his family for a good year.
The responsum discusses a concern about the validity of one letter in the head-tefillin written by R. Tzvi Hirsh Sofer, scribe of the Baal Shem Tov, which were in the possession of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky of Machnovka. R. Lemberger offers various reasons to render the tefillin valid, and concludes his responsum with blessings for the new year.
R. Moshe Natan Nota Lemberger, Rabbi of Makova-Kiryat Ata (1909-1983), author of Ateret Moshe. Rabbi of Makova (Makó, Hungary) from 1936, he rebuilt the community there after the Holocaust, eventually immigrating to Eretz Israel where he settled in Kiryat Ata and established a yeshiva there.
This responsum was published in his Responsum Ateret Moshe, with the omission of the handwritten words added at the end of the letter.
[3] leaves (typewritten on one side). 32.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and significant wear. Tears to margins and to some folds, affecting text.
Three leaves (typewritten on one side). The letter concludes with the signature and several words handwritten by R. Moshe Natan Nota Lemberger, containing a request that the rebbe of Machnovka pray for him and his family for a good year.
The responsum discusses a concern about the validity of one letter in the head-tefillin written by R. Tzvi Hirsh Sofer, scribe of the Baal Shem Tov, which were in the possession of Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Twersky of Machnovka. R. Lemberger offers various reasons to render the tefillin valid, and concludes his responsum with blessings for the new year.
R. Moshe Natan Nota Lemberger, Rabbi of Makova-Kiryat Ata (1909-1983), author of Ateret Moshe. Rabbi of Makova (Makó, Hungary) from 1936, he rebuilt the community there after the Holocaust, eventually immigrating to Eretz Israel where he settled in Kiryat Ata and established a yeshiva there.
This responsum was published in his Responsum Ateret Moshe, with the omission of the handwritten words added at the end of the letter.
[3] leaves (typewritten on one side). 32.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and significant wear. Tears to margins and to some folds, affecting text.
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