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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Manuscript, comprising homilies and eulogies, halachic and Talmudic novellae and pilpul, and more. Malch (Malecz, Lithuania), [ca. 1908].
Includes an essay relating to the Jewish movements and organizations of the times (including the Zionist movement). The writer is not identified, but appears to be a prominent student of the Malch yeshiva (during the times of R. David Tevele Dainovski), who composed this notebook of sermons and eulogies in preparation for assuming a rabbinic position.
[24] written leaves. 21 cm. Dry, brittle page. Fair condition. Dark dampstains. Extensive wear and tears, affecting text. New binding.
Includes an essay relating to the Jewish movements and organizations of the times (including the Zionist movement). The writer is not identified, but appears to be a prominent student of the Malch yeshiva (during the times of R. David Tevele Dainovski), who composed this notebook of sermons and eulogies in preparation for assuming a rabbinic position.
[24] written leaves. 21 cm. Dry, brittle page. Fair condition. Dark dampstains. Extensive wear and tears, affecting text. New binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,200
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Manuscript, kabbalistic prayers recited before Shofar blowing, by the kabbalist R. Shimshon Bachi (the first), with the Arizal's customs and kavanot for shofar blowing, handwritten by R. Yehoshua Segre Rabbi of Scandiano, Italy, with his additions and glosses. [Italy, 18th century].
Neat Italian semi-cursive and square scripts, decorated in several places by R. Yehoshua Segre with floral vignettes.
This manuscript contains an order of kabbalistic prayers and kavanot for Shofar blowing, compiled by R. Yehoshua Segre. Four of the prayers were composed by R. Shimshon Bachi. Brief kabbalistic kavanot for Shofar blowing follow the prayers.
R. Yehoshua Segre incorporated his own kabbalistic glosses in "windows" in two of the prayers. He also introduces the manuscript with several kabbalistic practices for the Shofar blower, including a special segulah for success in blowing the Shofar, which is not known from any other source.
R. Yehoshua Segre (1709-1797), Italian Torah scholar, kabbalist and extremely prolific author. Served as dayan and rabbi in Scandiano and other cities. He was a talented scribe, and produced some beautiful manuscripts, including the present one. Most of his compositions were never published.
R. Shimshon Bachi (1640?-1691), rabbi of Casale Monferrato, leading Italian Tzaddik and kabbalist. Teacher of the renowned kabbalist R. Binyamin Kohen – the Rabach, and close friend of R. Moshe Zacuto – the Remez.
[15] leaves (28 written pages). 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tear to first leaf, repaired with tape. Old card binding, damaged.
Expert's report enclosed.
Neat Italian semi-cursive and square scripts, decorated in several places by R. Yehoshua Segre with floral vignettes.
This manuscript contains an order of kabbalistic prayers and kavanot for Shofar blowing, compiled by R. Yehoshua Segre. Four of the prayers were composed by R. Shimshon Bachi. Brief kabbalistic kavanot for Shofar blowing follow the prayers.
R. Yehoshua Segre incorporated his own kabbalistic glosses in "windows" in two of the prayers. He also introduces the manuscript with several kabbalistic practices for the Shofar blower, including a special segulah for success in blowing the Shofar, which is not known from any other source.
R. Yehoshua Segre (1709-1797), Italian Torah scholar, kabbalist and extremely prolific author. Served as dayan and rabbi in Scandiano and other cities. He was a talented scribe, and produced some beautiful manuscripts, including the present one. Most of his compositions were never published.
R. Shimshon Bachi (1640?-1691), rabbi of Casale Monferrato, leading Italian Tzaddik and kabbalist. Teacher of the renowned kabbalist R. Binyamin Kohen – the Rabach, and close friend of R. Moshe Zacuto – the Remez.
[15] leaves (28 written pages). 19 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tear to first leaf, repaired with tape. Old card binding, damaged.
Expert's report enclosed.
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![Manuscript, transcripts from several kabbalistic works translated to French. [France? Ca. 1930s-1940s]. French and some Hebre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/269_1.jpg "French Manuscript – Transcripts from Kabbalistic Works – Sefer Yetzira")
![Manuscript, transcripts from several kabbalistic works translated to French. [France? Ca. 1930s-1940s]. French and some Hebre](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/269_2.jpg "French Manuscript – Transcripts from Kabbalistic Works – Sefer Yetzira")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,188
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Manuscript, transcripts from several kabbalistic works translated to French. [France? Ca. 1930s-1940s]. French and some Hebrew.
Various kabbalistic compositions, neatly handwritten and accompanied with several tables, illustrations and diagrams, including Ilan Sefirot. Some of the headings and diagrams in red ink.
Transcript of the translations of Sefer Yetzirah (by Sylv Karppe), Sifra DeTzniuta and Shir HaShirim (last two by Paul Vulliaud).
The manuscript opens with a long preface, titled "Qu'est ce que la Kabbale?" [What is Kabbalah?].
[119] leaves, 35 cm + two notebook leaves (diagram and table), 22 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. New, half-leather binding.
Various kabbalistic compositions, neatly handwritten and accompanied with several tables, illustrations and diagrams, including Ilan Sefirot. Some of the headings and diagrams in red ink.
Transcript of the translations of Sefer Yetzirah (by Sylv Karppe), Sifra DeTzniuta and Shir HaShirim (last two by Paul Vulliaud).
The manuscript opens with a long preface, titled "Qu'est ce que la Kabbale?" [What is Kabbalah?].
[119] leaves, 35 cm + two notebook leaves (diagram and table), 22 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. New, half-leather binding.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,063
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Thick manuscript volume, responsa by R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein Rabbi of Helmetz (Kráľovský Chlmec). Ca. 1910s-1920s.
Manuscript handwritten by the author, with emendations and additions. The author's full signature appears at the end of many responsa. Most of this composition was published in Nachalat Yoel Ze'ev, two parts (Brooklyn, 1988-1990).
A kvittel written in Helmetz was found between the leaves of the manuscript.
R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein (ca. 1872 – Sivan 1944), rabbi of Helmetz and the surrounding villages. A leading Torah scholar of the generation, to whom many contemporary rabbis addressed their halachic queries.
[6], 407 leaves (approx. 800 written pages; several blank leaves). 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Loose leaves and gatherings. Some tears (repaired with tape). Original binding, damaged, without spine.
Manuscript handwritten by the author, with emendations and additions. The author's full signature appears at the end of many responsa. Most of this composition was published in Nachalat Yoel Ze'ev, two parts (Brooklyn, 1988-1990).
A kvittel written in Helmetz was found between the leaves of the manuscript.
R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein (ca. 1872 – Sivan 1944), rabbi of Helmetz and the surrounding villages. A leading Torah scholar of the generation, to whom many contemporary rabbis addressed their halachic queries.
[6], 407 leaves (approx. 800 written pages; several blank leaves). 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Loose leaves and gatherings. Some tears (repaired with tape). Original binding, damaged, without spine.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Sod Hashem – with Sharbit HaZahav, circumcision service with laws and commentaries, by R. David Lida. Vienna, 1896. Originally bound with many blank leaves, to be used by the mohel to record circumcisions. These leaves contain a Pinkas Mohel (register of circumcisions) from Helmetz (Kráľovský Chlmec), handwritten and signed by R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein.
This Pinkas Mohel documents some 300 circumcisions performed by R. Glatstein in Helmetz and the surroundings over the course of forty years, between 1st Kislev 1902 and 20th Menachem Av 1943 (during WWII).
R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein (ca. 1872- Sivan 1944), rabbi of Helmetz and the surrounding villages. A leading Torah scholar of his generation; many contemporary rabbis addressed their halachic queries to him.
[2], 3-39, [1] leaves; over [30] handwritten leaves + many blank leaves. 16 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Tears (including open tears) and wear to printed book. Handwritten leaves in good condition. Original binding, damaged.
This Pinkas Mohel documents some 300 circumcisions performed by R. Glatstein in Helmetz and the surroundings over the course of forty years, between 1st Kislev 1902 and 20th Menachem Av 1943 (during WWII).
R. Yoel Ze'ev Wolf Glatstein (ca. 1872- Sivan 1944), rabbi of Helmetz and the surrounding villages. A leading Torah scholar of his generation; many contemporary rabbis addressed their halachic queries to him.
[2], 3-39, [1] leaves; over [30] handwritten leaves + many blank leaves. 16 cm. Condition varies. Stains. Tears (including open tears) and wear to printed book. Handwritten leaves in good condition. Original binding, damaged.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $32,500
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Seven leaves (fourteen pages), homilies for Shavuot, Purim, Rosh Hashana, Shabbat HaGadol and Parashat HaChodesh, handwritten by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Friedman Rabbi of Liska (Olaszliszka). [Liska], 1863-1867.
Seven leaves handwritten by the author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh, with his emendations and deletions in the body of the text. Most of these homilies were published after the passing of the author in his book HaYashar VehaTov (Munkacs, 1880), after being edited. These are the original homilies, as they were recorded by the author, with textual variations compared to the printed version (see foreword to Ach Pri Tevuah, by the publisher R. Ze'ev Wolf, grandson of the author, who explains how he edited and corrected the original text, with the consent of his grandfather). Several passages in this manuscript were presumably never published.
[7] leaves (fourteen written pages). 25 cm. Good condition. Stains.
Seven leaves handwritten by the author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh, with his emendations and deletions in the body of the text. Most of these homilies were published after the passing of the author in his book HaYashar VehaTov (Munkacs, 1880), after being edited. These are the original homilies, as they were recorded by the author, with textual variations compared to the printed version (see foreword to Ach Pri Tevuah, by the publisher R. Ze'ev Wolf, grandson of the author, who explains how he edited and corrected the original text, with the consent of his grandfather). Several passages in this manuscript were presumably never published.
[7] leaves (fourteen written pages). 25 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Letter from R. Mordechai Shapiro of Zhelechov (Żelechów), descendant of the rebbes of Neshchiz, Ustila and Koidanov. [ca. 1860s].
In the letter, addressed to his relative R. Yaakov, R. Mordechai inquires about the wellbeing of a relative - most probably his great-great-uncle Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (d. 1868). R. Mordechai also asks R. Yaakov to assist his relative R. Yitzchak Wohl, who is in great debt.
Most of the letter is written by a scribe, with the addition of three lines at the end handwritten and signed by R. Mordechai.
Rebbe Mordechai Shapiro of Zalchov (d. Chanukah 1896 or 1897), brother of R. Yaakov Perlow, first Novominsker Rebbe. He was a close follower of Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tear to center of leaf, slightly affecting text. Folding marks.
In the letter, addressed to his relative R. Yaakov, R. Mordechai inquires about the wellbeing of a relative - most probably his great-great-uncle Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz (d. 1868). R. Mordechai also asks R. Yaakov to assist his relative R. Yitzchak Wohl, who is in great debt.
Most of the letter is written by a scribe, with the addition of three lines at the end handwritten and signed by R. Mordechai.
Rebbe Mordechai Shapiro of Zalchov (d. Chanukah 1896 or 1897), brother of R. Yaakov Perlow, first Novominsker Rebbe. He was a close follower of Rebbe Yitzchak of Neshchiz.
[1] leaf. 21.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tear to center of leaf, slightly affecting text. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,750
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Letter from Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov. Vienna, Iyar 1924.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Yisrael son of R. David Moshe".
In this letter, addressed to one of his Chassidim in the United States, the rebbe thanks for the money he sent as wedding gift for his granddaughter, and blesses him with an abundance of life, good health, blessing, success and plentiful livelihood, with fulfillment of all his wishes.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and prominent leader of Orthodox Jewry in the generation preceding the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 23 cm. Very good condition. Minor stains and folding mark.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Yisrael son of R. David Moshe".
In this letter, addressed to one of his Chassidim in the United States, the rebbe thanks for the money he sent as wedding gift for his granddaughter, and blesses him with an abundance of life, good health, blessing, success and plentiful livelihood, with fulfillment of all his wishes.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov (1854-1933), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin and prominent leader of Orthodox Jewry in the generation preceding the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 23 cm. Very good condition. Minor stains and folding mark.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $600
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Letter (approximately 12 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Moshe of Stolin. "7th day of Aseret Yemei Teshuvah" [year not indicated].
The letter, which was sent during the Ten Days of Repentance, begins with wishes for a good year of blessing, success and redemption. The letter continues to discuss the transfer of funds, and contains an appeal for financial support for the yeshivah.
[1] leaf. 20 cm. Good condition. Small marginal tear (slightly affecting one letter of signature) Minor damage to top (where a few words were erased). Filing holes.
The letter, which was sent during the Ten Days of Repentance, begins with wishes for a good year of blessing, success and redemption. The letter continues to discuss the transfer of funds, and contains an appeal for financial support for the yeshivah.
[1] leaf. 20 cm. Good condition. Small marginal tear (slightly affecting one letter of signature) Minor damage to top (where a few words were erased). Filing holes.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $2,000
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Letter from Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, author of Minchat Elazar, with one line in his handwriting and with his signature. Munkacs (Mukachevo), Elul 1936.
Written in the name of the rebbe on his official postcard, to one of his Chassidim living in Batei Munkacs in Jerusalem. Confirmation of receipt of Pidyon Nefesh money, with many blessings for the new year.
With additional blessings handwritten and signed by the rebbe: "…blessing you with a good inscription and sealing for longevity… a year of Redemption and imminent salvation… Chaim Elazar Shapiro".
Postcard. 15X10 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Folding marks, creases and wear. Postage stamps removed.
Written in the name of the rebbe on his official postcard, to one of his Chassidim living in Batei Munkacs in Jerusalem. Confirmation of receipt of Pidyon Nefesh money, with many blessings for the new year.
With additional blessings handwritten and signed by the rebbe: "…blessing you with a good inscription and sealing for longevity… a year of Redemption and imminent salvation… Chaim Elazar Shapiro".
Postcard. 15X10 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains. Folding marks, creases and wear. Postage stamps removed.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Five printed wedding invitations from the courts of Podolian rebbes. Ca. 1890s-1910s.
• Invitation from Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son R. Aryeh Leib to the daughter of R. Michel of Korets. [Cheshvan 1889].
• Invitation signed by Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov. [Elul 1894].
• Invitation from Rebbe Yechiel Michel HaLevi of Korets, descendant of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of R. Pinchas of Korets. 18th Elul.
• Invitation from Rebbe Shlomo Gutterman of Chechelnyk, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of R. Moshe Nachman, maggid of Lechovitz.
• Invitation from Rebbe Moshe Dan Twersky of Skver, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Kruti.
5 invitations. 20-22 cm. Condition varies, good-fair to poor. Some with open tears and dark stains.
• Invitation from Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son R. Aryeh Leib to the daughter of R. Michel of Korets. [Cheshvan 1889].
• Invitation signed by Rebbe David Braverman of Kruti, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of the Baal Shem Tov. [Elul 1894].
• Invitation from Rebbe Yechiel Michel HaLevi of Korets, descendant of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl, for the wedding of his son to a descendant of R. Pinchas of Korets. 18th Elul.
• Invitation from Rebbe Shlomo Gutterman of Chechelnyk, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of R. Moshe Nachman, maggid of Lechovitz.
• Invitation from Rebbe Moshe Dan Twersky of Skver, for the wedding of his son to the daughter of Rebbe Aryeh Leib of Kruti.
5 invitations. 20-22 cm. Condition varies, good-fair to poor. Some with open tears and dark stains.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Two polemic proclamations – Orthodox communities in Hungary. 1930s.
1. Printed proclamation, particularly sharp and vicious attack on Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, rabbi of Munkacs (the Minchat Elazar), by the disciples of R. Shaul Brach Rabbi of Kashoi (Košice), a leading Hungarian rabbi. Kashoi, [Shevat] 1933.
The proclamation is directed against the Munkacs Beit Din and its head Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, who had publicly opposed the Kashoi kashrut system which was under R. Shaul Brach's supervision, and had disqualified a marriage where the latter had officiated. At the end, the writers mention the Zionist son-in-law of the Minchat Elazar, questioning his suitability as the rebbe's successor.
[2] leaves (4 printed pages). 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to margins and to folds, affecting text. Old sellotape repairs.
2. Printed broadside, transcripts of letters opposing the appointment of R. Avraham Abish Horowitz as rabbi of Karoly (Carei), written by several rabbis and leaders of Orthodox communities in Hungary. Karoly, 1935. Intended for posting in synagogues.
The broadside was folded and mailed. Address, postage stamp and postmark on verso, with the stamp of the Karoly community (another stamp of the community on recto).
Large sheet (printed on one side): 63X43 cm, folded. Fair-poor condition. Tears to margins and to folds, affecting text. Old sellotape repairs.
1. Printed proclamation, particularly sharp and vicious attack on Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, rabbi of Munkacs (the Minchat Elazar), by the disciples of R. Shaul Brach Rabbi of Kashoi (Košice), a leading Hungarian rabbi. Kashoi, [Shevat] 1933.
The proclamation is directed against the Munkacs Beit Din and its head Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapiro, who had publicly opposed the Kashoi kashrut system which was under R. Shaul Brach's supervision, and had disqualified a marriage where the latter had officiated. At the end, the writers mention the Zionist son-in-law of the Minchat Elazar, questioning his suitability as the rebbe's successor.
[2] leaves (4 printed pages). 32 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks. Tears to margins and to folds, affecting text. Old sellotape repairs.
2. Printed broadside, transcripts of letters opposing the appointment of R. Avraham Abish Horowitz as rabbi of Karoly (Carei), written by several rabbis and leaders of Orthodox communities in Hungary. Karoly, 1935. Intended for posting in synagogues.
The broadside was folded and mailed. Address, postage stamp and postmark on verso, with the stamp of the Karoly community (another stamp of the community on recto).
Large sheet (printed on one side): 63X43 cm, folded. Fair-poor condition. Tears to margins and to folds, affecting text. Old sellotape repairs.
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