Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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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
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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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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $4,500
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Manuscript (Chabad "bichel"), written by a scribe, transcript of the discourses of Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn – the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. [Discourses delivered in 1837-1865].
Some of the discourse are dated.
[1], 335, [20] leaves. Most leaves written on both sides. Altogether approx. 640 written pages. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, minor worming. Original binding, worn, torn and damaged (front board detached).
Some of the discourse are dated.
[1], 335, [20] leaves. Most leaves written on both sides. Altogether approx. 640 written pages. 22 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, minor worming. Original binding, worn, torn and damaged (front board detached).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,000
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A lengthy polemic letter (7 pages), containing sharp criticism of Agudath Israel in Poland, its leaders – the rebbes of Ger and Radzin, and its activists, by Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Addressed to Rabbi Dr. Pinchas Kohn, Rabbi of Ansbach and executive director of World Agudath Israel. [Rostov], 1923.
Seven leaves, typewritten on one side, lacking ending. In this rare letter, Rebbe Rayatz alleges that the Imrei Emet of Ger and the Tiferet Yosef of Radzin had turned liberal after WWI, introducing secular studies in the boys' schools and yeshivot, and supporting Zionism. He accuses the Agudath Israel activists in Germany of influencing the rebbes to change their approach in their leadership of Orthodox Jewry. The letter includes a review of German Jewish history, beginning with the times of Moses Mendelssohn, describing the destruction wrought by Mendelssohn and his followers, and the work of R. Shimshon Refael Hirsch in rescuing Orthodox Jewry.
To the best of our knowledge, this letter was never published.
[7] leaves. 29 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. Rust stains from paper clips. Ink faded on some leaves. Folding marks.
Seven leaves, typewritten on one side, lacking ending. In this rare letter, Rebbe Rayatz alleges that the Imrei Emet of Ger and the Tiferet Yosef of Radzin had turned liberal after WWI, introducing secular studies in the boys' schools and yeshivot, and supporting Zionism. He accuses the Agudath Israel activists in Germany of influencing the rebbes to change their approach in their leadership of Orthodox Jewry. The letter includes a review of German Jewish history, beginning with the times of Moses Mendelssohn, describing the destruction wrought by Mendelssohn and his followers, and the work of R. Shimshon Refael Hirsch in rescuing Orthodox Jewry.
To the best of our knowledge, this letter was never published.
[7] leaves. 29 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Stains and wear. Rust stains from paper clips. Ink faded on some leaves. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $11,000
Sold for: $22,500
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Collection of letters from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – the Rayatz of Lubavitch, with his handwritten signature. Brooklyn NY, 1943-1948. Most letters in Yiddish (2 in Hebrew and 1 in English).
Typewritten on the official stationery of Rebbe Rayatz, with his signature "Yosef Yitzchak".
1-18. Eighteen letters addressed to the philanthropist Elchanan Glazer. 1943-1947.
Many blessings for good health and longevity, success in business and abundant livelihood, good year and Passover wishes, and other blessings.
Many of the letters discuss communal matters. In one letter (Tishrei 1945), the rebbe requests Mr. Glazer's assistance in bringing over Tomchei Temimim students in Shanghai to the United States. In other letters, the rebbe acknowledges his donations to Chabad institutions, and his sponsoring the printing of the Tzemach Tzedek series of books.
19. Letter of good year wishes addressed to R. Yitzchak (presumably Yitzchak Glazer, father of Elchanan Glazer). 27th Elul 1945.
20. Invitation to a conference regarding Holocaust refugees in Europe. 13th Cheshvan 1948. English. With the rebbe's full signature: "Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn". The word "Bivracha" (with blessings) was handwritten by the rebbe. Addressed to Mr. Benjamin Glazer, presumably a relative of Elchanan Glazer.
[20] leaves, official stationery. Size and condition vary.
Typewritten on the official stationery of Rebbe Rayatz, with his signature "Yosef Yitzchak".
1-18. Eighteen letters addressed to the philanthropist Elchanan Glazer. 1943-1947.
Many blessings for good health and longevity, success in business and abundant livelihood, good year and Passover wishes, and other blessings.
Many of the letters discuss communal matters. In one letter (Tishrei 1945), the rebbe requests Mr. Glazer's assistance in bringing over Tomchei Temimim students in Shanghai to the United States. In other letters, the rebbe acknowledges his donations to Chabad institutions, and his sponsoring the printing of the Tzemach Tzedek series of books.
19. Letter of good year wishes addressed to R. Yitzchak (presumably Yitzchak Glazer, father of Elchanan Glazer). 27th Elul 1945.
20. Invitation to a conference regarding Holocaust refugees in Europe. 13th Cheshvan 1948. English. With the rebbe's full signature: "Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn". The word "Bivracha" (with blessings) was handwritten by the rebbe. Addressed to Mr. Benjamin Glazer, presumably a relative of Elchanan Glazer.
[20] leaves, official stationery. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Shana Tova telegram from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – the Rayatz of Lubavitch. 1940s (ca. 1940-1947).
Typewritten on a Western Union telegram form.
The telegram begins with a list of dozens of rebbes, rabbis and public figures in the United States. The telegram may have been sent by the rebbe to one of his secretaries while he was away from home, in order that they prepare copies of Shana Tova letters to those listed in the Telegram.
Enclosed: telegram printed on a Western Union telegram form, sent from Tel Aviv to Rebbe Rayatz at Eastern Parkway, 770, Brooklyn NY – correction of an error in an earlier telegram to the Rebbe (inscription in the margin, presumably handwritten by the secretary R. Nissan Mindel).
Approx. 21X15.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Brittle paper. Creases and folding marks. Marginal closed and open tears. Minor stains.
Typewritten on a Western Union telegram form.
The telegram begins with a list of dozens of rebbes, rabbis and public figures in the United States. The telegram may have been sent by the rebbe to one of his secretaries while he was away from home, in order that they prepare copies of Shana Tova letters to those listed in the Telegram.
Enclosed: telegram printed on a Western Union telegram form, sent from Tel Aviv to Rebbe Rayatz at Eastern Parkway, 770, Brooklyn NY – correction of an error in an earlier telegram to the Rebbe (inscription in the margin, presumably handwritten by the secretary R. Nissan Mindel).
Approx. 21X15.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Brittle paper. Creases and folding marks. Marginal closed and open tears. Minor stains.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Letter from Rebbe Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn – the Rayatz of Lubavitch. Brooklyn NY, 1st day of Rosh Chodesh Marcheshvan 1942.
Typewritten on the official stationery of Rebbe Rayatz, and signed by his secretary R. Chaim Lieberman "in the name of the rebbe".
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Creases and folding marks.
Typewritten on the official stationery of Rebbe Rayatz, and signed by his secretary R. Chaim Lieberman "in the name of the rebbe".
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Creases and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $5,250
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Galley proofs of the booklet Reshimot al Megillat Eichah – addendum, by the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, with notations and corrections handwritten by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn – the Lubavitcher Rebbe. [Brooklyn], 1952.
Printer's sheet, cut into eight long, narrow strips of paper. Each leaf contains penciled additions, corrections and markings, handwritten by the rebbe, which were incorporated in the final edition of the booklet, published in 1952.
The notes of the Tzemach Tzedek on Megillat Eichah were first published in 1951. The rebbe subsequently obtained a bichel with unpublished teachings on Megillat Eichah, and he printed them in the booklet Reshimot al Megillat Eichah – addendum.
[8] leaves. 24X63 cm (apart from one leaf sized 24X33 cm). Overall good condition. Folding marks.
Printer's sheet, cut into eight long, narrow strips of paper. Each leaf contains penciled additions, corrections and markings, handwritten by the rebbe, which were incorporated in the final edition of the booklet, published in 1952.
The notes of the Tzemach Tzedek on Megillat Eichah were first published in 1951. The rebbe subsequently obtained a bichel with unpublished teachings on Megillat Eichah, and he printed them in the booklet Reshimot al Megillat Eichah – addendum.
[8] leaves. 24X63 cm (apart from one leaf sized 24X33 cm). Overall good condition. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,125
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Letter from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn – the Lubavitcher Rebbe, addressed to R. Menachem Porush of Jerusalem. Brooklyn, NY, Sivan 1961.
Typewritten on the rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and corrections.
In his letter to R. Menachem Porush, Knesset member for Agudath Israel, the rebbe expresses his surprise at R. Porush for thinking that Chabad Chassidut would change its time-honored principle of having no political affiliation.
Addition of one letter and some punctuation in the rebbe's handwriting.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe's approach to the Agudath Israel movement was centered around the Lubavitch tenet of apoliticism, and refraining from associating with anything politically affiliated. This letter was written following a request that the rebbe officially intervene on behalf of Agudath Israel.
This letter was published in part in Yamim Tovim im HaRebbi. It was presumably never published in full.
[1] leaf. 28 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Stains. Filing holes. Folding marks.
Typewritten on the rebbe's official stationery, with his handwritten signature and corrections.
In his letter to R. Menachem Porush, Knesset member for Agudath Israel, the rebbe expresses his surprise at R. Porush for thinking that Chabad Chassidut would change its time-honored principle of having no political affiliation.
Addition of one letter and some punctuation in the rebbe's handwriting.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe's approach to the Agudath Israel movement was centered around the Lubavitch tenet of apoliticism, and refraining from associating with anything politically affiliated. This letter was written following a request that the rebbe officially intervene on behalf of Agudath Israel.
This letter was published in part in Yamim Tovim im HaRebbi. It was presumably never published in full.
[1] leaf. 28 cm. Thin paper. Good condition. Stains. Filing holes. Folding marks.
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