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![Segulot and cures for a time of epidemic – handwritten by the author, R. Chaim Vital. [Turn of the 17th century]. Leaf writte](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/272_1.jpg "Leaf Handwritten by Rabbi Chaim Vital – Segulot and Cures for Epidemic")
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Segulot and cures for a time of epidemic – handwritten by the author, R. Chaim Vital. [Turn of the 17th century].
Leaf written on both sides, two columns per page. Over 160 lines handwritten by R. Chaim Vital. Fragment of a composition on segulot and cures authored by R. Chaim Vital, part III, sections 70-78.
On the second page, there is a long section, covering over half the page, entitled: "Times of Epidemic". This section contains many recommendations and segulot to be saved from an epidemic, including prayers, Holy Names, Kabbalistic Kavanot, as well as practical recommendations. One of the kabbalistic segulot quoted in the name of the Arizal is to recite the verse "VaAni Ashir Uzecha…" three times, back and forth.
Some of the practical recommendations he brings are to remain confined indoors, to maintain distance from other people, and to make every effort to keep in good spirits, while avoiding worry and despondency.
The first page contains segulot and cures for various illnesses and problems.
R. Chaim Vital (1542-1620), holy kabbalist, foremost disciple and transmitter of the teachings of the holy Arizal. The writings of R. Chaim Vital are the fundaments of the Arizal's teachings which were disseminated in later generations. Although the Arizal authorized only R. Chaim Vital to write and explain his teachings, compositions written by his other disciples exist as well. The leading kabbalists of subsequent generations constantly stressed that R. Chaim Vital is the supreme authority for explaining the Ari's teachings and warned not to rely on the writings of any other disciple. R. Chaim Vital himself writes in the preface to his book Etz Chaim: "Know that from the day my teacher began to reveal this wisdom, I did not leave him even for a moment. And any writings you may find in his name, which differ from that which I have written in this book, is a definite error since they did not comprehend his words…". R. Chaim Vital attempted to limit spreading the Arizal's teachings and instructed to bury many of his writings on the Arizal's teachings. His writings were published only after his passing, in various forms and redactions. The books he wrote of the Arizal's teachings include: Etz Chaim, Shemona She'arim, Otzrot Chaim, Adam Yashar, Derech Etz Chaim, Pri Etz Chaim, Shaarei Kedusha, and more.
The book of cures by R. Chaim Vital is known by several titles: Sefer HaPe'ulot, Taalumot Chochma, Sefer Kabbalah Maasit, Sefer HaRefuot, Refuot U'Segulot. It was not printed together with the rest of his writings. Over the years, only a few sections were printed in books of segulot and cures. Recently, it has been printed in full (Sefer HaPe'ulot, Modiin Illit, 2010).
[1] leaf (2 written pages, over 160 autograph lines). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear.
Leaf written on both sides, two columns per page. Over 160 lines handwritten by R. Chaim Vital. Fragment of a composition on segulot and cures authored by R. Chaim Vital, part III, sections 70-78.
On the second page, there is a long section, covering over half the page, entitled: "Times of Epidemic". This section contains many recommendations and segulot to be saved from an epidemic, including prayers, Holy Names, Kabbalistic Kavanot, as well as practical recommendations. One of the kabbalistic segulot quoted in the name of the Arizal is to recite the verse "VaAni Ashir Uzecha…" three times, back and forth.
Some of the practical recommendations he brings are to remain confined indoors, to maintain distance from other people, and to make every effort to keep in good spirits, while avoiding worry and despondency.
The first page contains segulot and cures for various illnesses and problems.
R. Chaim Vital (1542-1620), holy kabbalist, foremost disciple and transmitter of the teachings of the holy Arizal. The writings of R. Chaim Vital are the fundaments of the Arizal's teachings which were disseminated in later generations. Although the Arizal authorized only R. Chaim Vital to write and explain his teachings, compositions written by his other disciples exist as well. The leading kabbalists of subsequent generations constantly stressed that R. Chaim Vital is the supreme authority for explaining the Ari's teachings and warned not to rely on the writings of any other disciple. R. Chaim Vital himself writes in the preface to his book Etz Chaim: "Know that from the day my teacher began to reveal this wisdom, I did not leave him even for a moment. And any writings you may find in his name, which differ from that which I have written in this book, is a definite error since they did not comprehend his words…". R. Chaim Vital attempted to limit spreading the Arizal's teachings and instructed to bury many of his writings on the Arizal's teachings. His writings were published only after his passing, in various forms and redactions. The books he wrote of the Arizal's teachings include: Etz Chaim, Shemona She'arim, Otzrot Chaim, Adam Yashar, Derech Etz Chaim, Pri Etz Chaim, Shaarei Kedusha, and more.
The book of cures by R. Chaim Vital is known by several titles: Sefer HaPe'ulot, Taalumot Chochma, Sefer Kabbalah Maasit, Sefer HaRefuot, Refuot U'Segulot. It was not printed together with the rest of his writings. Over the years, only a few sections were printed in books of segulot and cures. Recently, it has been printed in full (Sefer HaPe'ulot, Modiin Illit, 2010).
[1] leaf (2 written pages, over 160 autograph lines). 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski). Sivan 1869.
Addressed to his friend R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer rabbi of Thorn (Torun). Written in response to a letter in which R. Tzvi Hirsch consulted with R. Guttmacher on his prospective immigration to Eretz Israel. R. Guttmacher expresses his reservations about the move: "…what will he do there? Who will provide for him?". The rest of the letter discusses the activities of the Yishuv Eretz Israel society, which had been founded at their initiative.
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Renowned as a wonder-worker. Was very active in promoting and strengthening the settlement of Eretz Israel.
The recipient, R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer (1795-1875), a Torah leader of his generation, disciple of R. Akiva Eger and the Netivot HaMishpat. One of the first to promote and support the settlement of Eretz Israel.
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Significant marginal wear and tears. Small open tear affecting center of text.
The letter was published in Sinai, V, Sivan 1939.
Addressed to his friend R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer rabbi of Thorn (Torun). Written in response to a letter in which R. Tzvi Hirsch consulted with R. Guttmacher on his prospective immigration to Eretz Israel. R. Guttmacher expresses his reservations about the move: "…what will he do there? Who will provide for him?". The rest of the letter discusses the activities of the Yishuv Eretz Israel society, which had been founded at their initiative.
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Renowned as a wonder-worker. Was very active in promoting and strengthening the settlement of Eretz Israel.
The recipient, R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer (1795-1875), a Torah leader of his generation, disciple of R. Akiva Eger and the Netivot HaMishpat. One of the first to promote and support the settlement of Eretz Israel.
[1] leaf. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Significant marginal wear and tears. Small open tear affecting center of text.
The letter was published in Sinai, V, Sivan 1939.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,200
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski). Iyar 1870. Yiddish and some Hebrew.
The letter, which discusses bringing a book to print (presumably his son's book), is addressed to his son R. Tzvi Hirsh Guttmacher Rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew). The letter begins with blessings: "An abundance of blessing and success for my son R. Tzvi", and concludes with blessings and his full signature: "Your father who longs that this be a time of mercy to fulfill our wishes – G-d's salvation is like the blink of an eye – Eli. son of R. Sh., rabbi of Greiditz".
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Rabbi of Pleschen and Greiditz. Renowned in his later years as a wonder-worker.
His son R. Tzvi Hirsh Guttmacher, who succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen, passed away childless in his lifetime. His father published his books Nachalat Tzvi and Ken Meforeshet.
[1] leaf. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases. Open tear to upper corner, not affecting text.
The letter, which discusses bringing a book to print (presumably his son's book), is addressed to his son R. Tzvi Hirsh Guttmacher Rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew). The letter begins with blessings: "An abundance of blessing and success for my son R. Tzvi", and concludes with blessings and his full signature: "Your father who longs that this be a time of mercy to fulfill our wishes – G-d's salvation is like the blink of an eye – Eli. son of R. Sh., rabbi of Greiditz".
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger. Rabbi of Pleschen and Greiditz. Renowned in his later years as a wonder-worker.
His son R. Tzvi Hirsh Guttmacher, who succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen, passed away childless in his lifetime. His father published his books Nachalat Tzvi and Ken Meforeshet.
[1] leaf. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases. Open tear to upper corner, not affecting text.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Letter with a halachic question addressed to R. Aryeh Leibush Bolichover Rabbi of Zaslav (Izyaslav), with a response (21 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Aryeh Leibush. [Zaslav, 1873].
Double leaf containing three pages of a question, with the halachic responsum of R. Aryeh Leibush Bolichover, leading posek of his times, in his small, close handwriting on the second half of the third page, with his signature. The responsum discusses the reliability of a butcher who sold meat which the rabbi ruled as terefah. To the best of our knowledge, this responsum by R. Aryeh Leibush has never been published.
[1] double leaf ([3] pages of question and answer). 21.5 cm. Fair good condition. Stains and tears. Folding marks and repairs.
Double leaf containing three pages of a question, with the halachic responsum of R. Aryeh Leibush Bolichover, leading posek of his times, in his small, close handwriting on the second half of the third page, with his signature. The responsum discusses the reliability of a butcher who sold meat which the rabbi ruled as terefah. To the best of our knowledge, this responsum by R. Aryeh Leibush has never been published.
[1] double leaf ([3] pages of question and answer). 21.5 cm. Fair good condition. Stains and tears. Folding marks and repairs.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
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Some 20 long letters of Torah thoughts, from the archive of R. Chaim Berlin, sent from rabbis and Torah scholars in Russia, Lithuania and Poland. Ca. 1900-1906.
Among the writers: his nephew R. Elazar Sheinfeld; R. Baruch Essman of Kiev (author of Chad VeChalak, who writes blessings for the New Year and Torah teachings that he said at the time his daughter gave birth); R. Matityahu Bornstein posek in Zolotonosha; R. Zvi Yehuda Mamluk (author of Abir HaRo’im); R. Michael Margolin; R. Shemayahu Rabbi of Bershad; R. Chanoch Yehuda of Białystok; R. Yitzchak son of R. Shraga posek in Tula; R. Meir Levine of Svislach; R. Avraham Matityahu Chalfan, R. Yisrael Bunim Zeidintzig of Siedlce; and others.
The recipient of the letters: R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation, was an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem.
Approx. 20 letters (some 36 leaves and postcards). Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
Among the writers: his nephew R. Elazar Sheinfeld; R. Baruch Essman of Kiev (author of Chad VeChalak, who writes blessings for the New Year and Torah teachings that he said at the time his daughter gave birth); R. Matityahu Bornstein posek in Zolotonosha; R. Zvi Yehuda Mamluk (author of Abir HaRo’im); R. Michael Margolin; R. Shemayahu Rabbi of Bershad; R. Chanoch Yehuda of Białystok; R. Yitzchak son of R. Shraga posek in Tula; R. Meir Levine of Svislach; R. Avraham Matityahu Chalfan, R. Yisrael Bunim Zeidintzig of Siedlce; and others.
The recipient of the letters: R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation, was an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem.
Approx. 20 letters (some 36 leaves and postcards). Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
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Large collection of letters (26 letters) by rabbis from Poland and from Eastern-Europe. Letters regarding divorce documents (gittin) and halachic issues, letters of recommendation, letters related to rescue issues and private letters. 1920s-1930s.
Including letters by: • R. Leibush Rosenberg, Chairman of Va'ad HaRabbanim in the city of Lodz. • R. Simcha Gelernter Rabbi of Klimontów and his son R. Shimshon Gelernter Rabbi in Klimontów. • R. Reuven HaLevi Epstein, Rabbi of Ożarów. • R. Binyamin Mendelson, Rabbi of Kfar Ata. • Letters by Rabbis of Bodzanowie, Tarnopol, Plotsk, Warsaw, Koden, Skierniewice, Dobrzyń, Solec, Belz-Bessarabia, and more.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
26 letters. Some written on official stationery or bearing official stamps. Size and condition vary.
Including letters by: • R. Leibush Rosenberg, Chairman of Va'ad HaRabbanim in the city of Lodz. • R. Simcha Gelernter Rabbi of Klimontów and his son R. Shimshon Gelernter Rabbi in Klimontów. • R. Reuven HaLevi Epstein, Rabbi of Ożarów. • R. Binyamin Mendelson, Rabbi of Kfar Ata. • Letters by Rabbis of Bodzanowie, Tarnopol, Plotsk, Warsaw, Koden, Skierniewice, Dobrzyń, Solec, Belz-Bessarabia, and more.
For further details, see Hebrew description.
26 letters. Some written on official stationery or bearing official stamps. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,188
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Large collection of handwritten leaves and booklets, from the archive of R. David Sperber, rabbi of Braşov, author of Afarkasta D'Anya. [Romania, ca. 1910s-1940s].
The leaves include Torah novellae and halachic responsa, homiletics and Chassidic teachings, legal documents and rulings issued by the Beit Din of R. Sperber. Most leaves were handwritten by R. David Sperber. Several draft letters, three of them signed by R. Sperber (signatures from various periods).
Approx. 32 paper items (including approx. 60 written pages). Size and condition vary.
The leaves include Torah novellae and halachic responsa, homiletics and Chassidic teachings, legal documents and rulings issued by the Beit Din of R. Sperber. Most leaves were handwritten by R. David Sperber. Several draft letters, three of them signed by R. Sperber (signatures from various periods).
Approx. 32 paper items (including approx. 60 written pages). Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Collection of handwritten leaves, letters and Torah novellae from various writers – from the archive of R. David Sperber, author of Afarkasta D'Anya. [Hungary and Romania (Transylvania), ca. 1910s-1930s].
The items include:
• Draft of a halachic responsum, signed "Shlomo Leib" (possibly a transcript of a responsum by R. Shlomo Leib Tabak, dayan and posek in Sighet, author of Erech Shai).
• Halachic responsum (3 pages) on laws of Shechitah.
• Letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten and signed by R. Ezra Leib Farkash. Satmar, 1924.
• The final part (4 pages) of a multipage responsum, signed by R. Yoel Katz Rabbi of Ardud, regarding Jewish soldiers who are compelled to lay Tefillin and recite the morning prayers while it is still night.
• Printed leaf with letters by R. Yaakov Koppel Reich Rabbi of Budapest and R. Yeshaya Silberstein Rabbi of Weitzen, with a form to be filled out by soldiers going to the warfront (WWI), to prevent their wives from being left as agunot. Weitzen, [1915].
• Other handwritten leaves.
9 paper items (approx. 20 written pages). Size and condition vary.
The items include:
• Draft of a halachic responsum, signed "Shlomo Leib" (possibly a transcript of a responsum by R. Shlomo Leib Tabak, dayan and posek in Sighet, author of Erech Shai).
• Halachic responsum (3 pages) on laws of Shechitah.
• Letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten and signed by R. Ezra Leib Farkash. Satmar, 1924.
• The final part (4 pages) of a multipage responsum, signed by R. Yoel Katz Rabbi of Ardud, regarding Jewish soldiers who are compelled to lay Tefillin and recite the morning prayers while it is still night.
• Printed leaf with letters by R. Yaakov Koppel Reich Rabbi of Budapest and R. Yeshaya Silberstein Rabbi of Weitzen, with a form to be filled out by soldiers going to the warfront (WWI), to prevent their wives from being left as agunot. Weitzen, [1915].
• Other handwritten leaves.
9 paper items (approx. 20 written pages). Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Leaf (2 pages), novellae on Parashat Balak, handwritten by R. Eliezer David Grünwald author of Keren LeDavid.
Manuscript handwritten by the author. R. Eliezer David's novellae on the Torah were published after his passing – Keren LeDavid on Bereshit (Satmar, 1930) and Shemot (Satmar, 1939). The rest of his writings, which were not published before WWII, were buried in the ground for preservation. They were only published much later in the United States in 1976, and again in Bnei Brak (2008). The present leaf is very damaged, and was likely to have been buried during the Holocaust.
The novellae in this manuscript were printed (with variations and additions) in the Brooklyn and Bnei Brak editions. This is presumably a preliminary version by the author.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
[1] leaf. 30.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains and open tears, with significant damage to text. Extensive wear and tape repairs (with dark stains).
Manuscript handwritten by the author. R. Eliezer David's novellae on the Torah were published after his passing – Keren LeDavid on Bereshit (Satmar, 1930) and Shemot (Satmar, 1939). The rest of his writings, which were not published before WWII, were buried in the ground for preservation. They were only published much later in the United States in 1976, and again in Bnei Brak (2008). The present leaf is very damaged, and was likely to have been buried during the Holocaust.
The novellae in this manuscript were printed (with variations and additions) in the Brooklyn and Bnei Brak editions. This is presumably a preliminary version by the author.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
[1] leaf. 30.5 cm. Poor condition. Stains and open tears, with significant damage to text. Extensive wear and tape repairs (with dark stains).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,500
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Lengthy letter (4 pages), handwritten and signed by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, author of Keren LeDavid. Satmar, 12th Nissan 1921.
Addressed to R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer, then rabbi of Homorúd. Halachic responsum discussing the concern of chametz in the wells in his village (since they were used by non-Jews as well during Passover), and regarding the text of the Maaravit piyyutim for Passover night.
The first part of the letter was published in Responsa Keren LeDavid (Satmar, 1929). In the printed version, three words were added. The rest of the letter, discussing the piyyutim recited on Passover night and the conclusion with Passover wishes, were not printed.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
The recipient of the letter, R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer (1882-1959), dayan in Shamloy and later rabbi in various towns in Moldova and Bukovina. Settled in Safed after the Holocaust. Author of Tal Orot on the laws of Shabbat.
Double leaf, official stationery. [4] written pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.
Addressed to R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer, then rabbi of Homorúd. Halachic responsum discussing the concern of chametz in the wells in his village (since they were used by non-Jews as well during Passover), and regarding the text of the Maaravit piyyutim for Passover night.
The first part of the letter was published in Responsa Keren LeDavid (Satmar, 1929). In the printed version, three words were added. The rest of the letter, discussing the piyyutim recited on Passover night and the conclusion with Passover wishes, were not printed.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot.
The recipient of the letter, R. Ze'ev Wolf Tirnauer (1882-1959), dayan in Shamloy and later rabbi in various towns in Moldova and Bukovina. Settled in Safed after the Holocaust. Author of Tal Orot on the laws of Shabbat.
Double leaf, official stationery. [4] written pages. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Minor tears. Folding marks.
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![Letter handwritten and signed by R. Tzvi Hirsh [Meisels]. Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), [ca. 1940s]. Addressed to R. Moshe Sofer, d](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/282_1.jpg "Letter from R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Waitzen – Matchmaking Propo")
![Letter handwritten and signed by R. Tzvi Hirsh [Meisels]. Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), [ca. 1940s]. Addressed to R. Moshe Sofer, d](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/282_2.jpg "Letter from R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels Rabbi of Waitzen – Matchmaking Propo")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Tzvi Hirsh [Meisels]. Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), [ca. 1940s].
Addressed to R. Moshe Sofer, dayan and posek in Erlau, regarding a matchmaking proposal for his son [presumably his eldest son, Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, who passed away single after the Holocaust]. R. Tzvi praises the girl in question, and discusses the question of a match in which the prospective bride and mother-in-law share the same first name.
R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels (1904-1970), rabbi of Waitzen and after the Holocaust, of the Bergen Belsen DP camp and the British occupation zone in Germany. Leading American rabbi.
The recipient of the letter, R. Moshe Sofer, author of Yad Sofer (1888-1944), grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Perished in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf, written on both sides (signature and conclusion on verso). Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry paper. Creases. Marginal tears (margins cut unevenly).
Addressed to R. Moshe Sofer, dayan and posek in Erlau, regarding a matchmaking proposal for his son [presumably his eldest son, Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, who passed away single after the Holocaust]. R. Tzvi praises the girl in question, and discusses the question of a match in which the prospective bride and mother-in-law share the same first name.
R. Tzvi Hirsh Meisels (1904-1970), rabbi of Waitzen and after the Holocaust, of the Bergen Belsen DP camp and the British occupation zone in Germany. Leading American rabbi.
The recipient of the letter, R. Moshe Sofer, author of Yad Sofer (1888-1944), grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Perished in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf, written on both sides (signature and conclusion on verso). Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Dry paper. Creases. Marginal tears (margins cut unevenly).
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![Letter handwritten and signed by R. "Yeshaya Silberstein, rabbi of Waitzen". [Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), 1925]. The letter is wr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/283.jpg "Letter from R. Yeshaya Silberstein, Rabbi of Waitzen – Renewal of Mach")
![Letter handwritten and signed by R. "Yeshaya Silberstein, rabbi of Waitzen". [Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), 1925]. The letter is wr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/283_2.jpg "Letter from R. Yeshaya Silberstein, Rabbi of Waitzen – Renewal of Mach")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. "Yeshaya Silberstein, rabbi of Waitzen". [Waitzen (Vác, Hungary), 1925].
The letter is written at the foot of a lithographed appeal, asking rabbis to sign a declaration in favor of renewing the activities of the Machzikei HaDat society, which had been interrupted by WWI. In his letter – six lines in his handwriting and with his signature – R. Yeshaya Silberstein agrees to join the society and support its activities.
Machzikei HaDat societies were founded in 1909-1911 for the purpose of strengthening Torah observance in Hungary. In 1925, R. Efraim Fishel Sussman-Sofer, who wished to reinstate the societies whose activities were interrupted by WWI, wrote this appeal seeking rabbinic support for a conference in Budapest in December 1925 in favor of the Machzikei HaDat societies.
R. Yeshaya Silberstein (1857-1930), rabbi of Waitzen, author of Maasai LeMelech and foremost Hungarian rabbi.
[1] leaf. 31 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Wear and folding marks.
The letter is written at the foot of a lithographed appeal, asking rabbis to sign a declaration in favor of renewing the activities of the Machzikei HaDat society, which had been interrupted by WWI. In his letter – six lines in his handwriting and with his signature – R. Yeshaya Silberstein agrees to join the society and support its activities.
Machzikei HaDat societies were founded in 1909-1911 for the purpose of strengthening Torah observance in Hungary. In 1925, R. Efraim Fishel Sussman-Sofer, who wished to reinstate the societies whose activities were interrupted by WWI, wrote this appeal seeking rabbinic support for a conference in Budapest in December 1925 in favor of the Machzikei HaDat societies.
R. Yeshaya Silberstein (1857-1930), rabbi of Waitzen, author of Maasai LeMelech and foremost Hungarian rabbi.
[1] leaf. 31 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Wear and folding marks.
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