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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $2,250
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Two mimeographed typewritten leaves – letter issued by the Central Bureau of the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Communities, cautioning that small, invalid forged mezuzot are being sold. [Budapest, 28th Tevet 1940].
Each of the printed leaves contain a reply handwritten and signed by an elder Hungarian rabbi – R. Moshe Vorhand Rabbi of Makova (Makó), and R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser Rabbi of Debrecen, addressed to R. Fishel Sussman Sofer, Orthodox rabbi of Budapest.
In the letter, the Orthodox Bureau explains that small mezuzot, which up until now had been supplied from Poland, were still being sold even though war was raging there. Since the soferim in Hungary are not capable of producing such small mezuzot, they are likely forged.
R. Moshe Vorhand (1862-1944, perished in the Holocaust), served as dayan and yeshiva dean in Nitra, and later as rabbi of Makova (Maków Mazowiecki). Was renowned for his exceptionally heartfelt prayers.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ketav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[2] leaves. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
Each of the printed leaves contain a reply handwritten and signed by an elder Hungarian rabbi – R. Moshe Vorhand Rabbi of Makova (Makó), and R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser Rabbi of Debrecen, addressed to R. Fishel Sussman Sofer, Orthodox rabbi of Budapest.
In the letter, the Orthodox Bureau explains that small mezuzot, which up until now had been supplied from Poland, were still being sold even though war was raging there. Since the soferim in Hungary are not capable of producing such small mezuzot, they are likely forged.
R. Moshe Vorhand (1862-1944, perished in the Holocaust), served as dayan and yeshiva dean in Nitra, and later as rabbi of Makova (Maków Mazowiecki). Was renowned for his exceptionally heartfelt prayers.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ketav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[2] leaves. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $4,250
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Lengthy letter handwritten, signed and stamped by R. Shabtai Sheftel Weiss, rabbi of Shimoni (Nagysimonyi, Hungary). Shushan Purim 1943.
Addressed to R. Abba HaKohen Hartstein, with Purim wishes and Torah thoughts. R. Sheftel begins the letter with blessings that G-d should cause deliverance and redemption to sprout. R. Sheftel then relates to the Mishloach Manot he received, mentioning the custom of not thanking for Mishloach Manot, and discusses at length the sources for the Jewish custom of eating veal at the Purim meal.
R. Shabtai Sheftel Weiss (1866-1944, perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar and wonder-worker. Leading Hungarian rabbi, disciple of the Shevet Sofer. Most his writings were lost in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 33.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Folding marks. Sellotape stains in center of leaf.
Addressed to R. Abba HaKohen Hartstein, with Purim wishes and Torah thoughts. R. Sheftel begins the letter with blessings that G-d should cause deliverance and redemption to sprout. R. Sheftel then relates to the Mishloach Manot he received, mentioning the custom of not thanking for Mishloach Manot, and discusses at length the sources for the Jewish custom of eating veal at the Purim meal.
R. Shabtai Sheftel Weiss (1866-1944, perished in the Holocaust), outstanding Torah scholar and wonder-worker. Leading Hungarian rabbi, disciple of the Shevet Sofer. Most his writings were lost in the Holocaust.
[1] leaf. 33.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Folding marks. Sellotape stains in center of leaf.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
Including buyer's premium
Letter handwritten, signed and stamped by R. Akiva Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, author of Daat Sofer Jerusalem, Tevet 1953.
Recommendation to provide financial assistance for a Jew of distinguished lineage who fell ill, with blessings. Signed: "Akiva son of R. S.B. S.".
R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi and dean of Pressburg for 33 years.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, small marginal open tears.
Recommendation to provide financial assistance for a Jew of distinguished lineage who fell ill, with blessings. Signed: "Akiva son of R. S.B. S.".
R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, grandson of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi and dean of Pressburg for 33 years.
[1] leaf, official stationery. Approx. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear, small marginal open tears.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
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Two letters from R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld, the Tchebiner Rav. Jerusalem, Nissan 1953 – Cheshvan 1955.
Both letters, which are addressed to R. Meshullam Roth Rabbi of Czernowitz, were written by a scribe with the addition of two lines handwritten and signed by R. Dov Berish. In the first letter, the Tchebiner Rav added a lengthy comment of Torah thoughts on the laws of converts and idol worship (this letter was published).
R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as the Tchebiner Rav, leading Torah scholar and halachic authority in his times in Galicia, and later in Jerusalem, where he founded the Kochav MiYaakov – Tchebin yeshiva.
[2] leaves, official stationery. Size and condition vary, overall good to good-fair condition.
Both letters, which are addressed to R. Meshullam Roth Rabbi of Czernowitz, were written by a scribe with the addition of two lines handwritten and signed by R. Dov Berish. In the first letter, the Tchebiner Rav added a lengthy comment of Torah thoughts on the laws of converts and idol worship (this letter was published).
R. Dov Berish Weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as the Tchebiner Rav, leading Torah scholar and halachic authority in his times in Galicia, and later in Jerusalem, where he founded the Kochav MiYaakov – Tchebin yeshiva.
[2] leaves, official stationery. Size and condition vary, overall good to good-fair condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Collection of letters and documents from Bulgaria, 1880s-1910s.
• Handwritten certificate of ordination for a shochet. Sofia, 1885. • Dowry list. [Bulgaria], 1896. • 2 documents appointing messengers to perform a wedding on behalf of the groom, Kyustendil (Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria), 1899 and 1910. • Leaf fragments (from a "bindings genizah") with many lists of names, accounts and donations. [Bulgaria, ca. 19th century]. • Three postcards. Rustchuk (Ruse, Bulgaria), 1915. • Handwritten leaf (with printed border), poem of appreciation. Sofia, 1918.
12 paper items. Size and condition vary.
• Handwritten certificate of ordination for a shochet. Sofia, 1885. • Dowry list. [Bulgaria], 1896. • 2 documents appointing messengers to perform a wedding on behalf of the groom, Kyustendil (Sapareva Banya, Bulgaria), 1899 and 1910. • Leaf fragments (from a "bindings genizah") with many lists of names, accounts and donations. [Bulgaria, ca. 19th century]. • Three postcards. Rustchuk (Ruse, Bulgaria), 1915. • Handwritten leaf (with printed border), poem of appreciation. Sofia, 1918.
12 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $5,000
Sold for: $6,875
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Letter signed by R. "Yisrael Meir HaKohen", the Chafetz Chaim. Radin (Radun), Elul 1926.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature and stamp of the Chafetz Chaim. Addressed to one of the yeshiva donors in the United States. The Chafetz Chaim thanks him for his support of the Radin yeshiva, and concludes with blessings for a good year: "…May G-d grant him a new year of goodness and blessing, and may we merit to see the redemption of the Jewish people and the raising of the prestige of the Torah... Yisrael Meir HaKohen".
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear and minor tears. Folding marks.
Written by a scribe, with the handwritten signature and stamp of the Chafetz Chaim. Addressed to one of the yeshiva donors in the United States. The Chafetz Chaim thanks him for his support of the Radin yeshiva, and concludes with blessings for a good year: "…May G-d grant him a new year of goodness and blessing, and may we merit to see the redemption of the Jewish people and the raising of the prestige of the Torah... Yisrael Meir HaKohen".
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear and minor tears. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $6,000
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Typewritten letter, stamped and signed by R. "Yisrael Meir HaKohen", the Chafetz Chaim. Radin (Radun), Tammuz 1932.
In this letter addressed to R. Merzbach in Darmstadt (Germany), the Chafetz Chaim appeals for financial assistance on behalf of the yeshiva in Radin, describing the dire financial straits of the yeshiva. The Chafetz Chaim concludes the letter with blessings "May the merit of this great deed… stand for him, and may he be blessed with life, peace and all goodness, may his eyes view the speedy salvation of Israel and raising of the prestige of the Torah… Yisrael Meir HaKohen".
The recipient of the letter, R. Yonah Merzbach (1900-1980), rabbi of Darmstadt and later dean of the Kol Torah yeshiva and compiler of the Talmudic Encyclopedia.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears, repaired. Folding marks.
In this letter addressed to R. Merzbach in Darmstadt (Germany), the Chafetz Chaim appeals for financial assistance on behalf of the yeshiva in Radin, describing the dire financial straits of the yeshiva. The Chafetz Chaim concludes the letter with blessings "May the merit of this great deed… stand for him, and may he be blessed with life, peace and all goodness, may his eyes view the speedy salvation of Israel and raising of the prestige of the Torah… Yisrael Meir HaKohen".
The recipient of the letter, R. Yonah Merzbach (1900-1980), rabbi of Darmstadt and later dean of the Kol Torah yeshiva and compiler of the Talmudic Encyclopedia.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Tears, repaired. Folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Unsold
Lengthy letter handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Rosenstein, renowned mashgiach of the Lomzha yeshiva in Poland. Lomzha (Łomża), 1935.
Addressed to R. Moshe Aryeh Ozer, a dean of the Petach Tikvah branch of the Lomzha yeshiva. The letter discusses immigration permits for students wishing to immigrate to Eretz Israel. The mashgiach, who was known for his great sensitivity to others, describes the disappointment of the other students who did not receive a permit, and praises the students for their intellectual capacities, diligence and positive character traits.
[1] leaf (approx. 28 autograph lines). 28.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Torn filing holes.
Addressed to R. Moshe Aryeh Ozer, a dean of the Petach Tikvah branch of the Lomzha yeshiva. The letter discusses immigration permits for students wishing to immigrate to Eretz Israel. The mashgiach, who was known for his great sensitivity to others, describes the disappointment of the other students who did not receive a permit, and praises the students for their intellectual capacities, diligence and positive character traits.
[1] leaf (approx. 28 autograph lines). 28.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks. Torn filing holes.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
Lengthy letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Yechezkel Berstein, dean of the Or Yisrael yeshiva in Slabodka-Kovno. Slabodka, 23rd Adar 1925.
Interesting letter on the history of the Or Yisrael intermediate yeshiva for young students in Slabodka. Addressed to his colleague, R. Moshe Finkel (son of the Alter of Slabodka), his predecessor as dean of the yeshiva, who had just immigrated to Eretz Yisrael, and served as dean of the Slabodka yeshiva in Hebron founded that year.
R. Yechezkel Berstein, who was a lecturer in the yeshiva at that time, reports to R. Moshe in this letter on the state of the yeshiva, the level of various students, their preparations for the upcoming examinations and various other matters relating to the running of the yeshiva (including the appointment of R. Yosef Farber as yeshiva dean).
The letter was written on the official stationery of R. Moshe Finkel, recipient of the letter.
R. Yechezkel Berstein (1889-1941, perished in the Holocaust), prominent student of the Knesset Yisrael yeshiva in Slabodka, and later lecturer and dean of the Or Yisrael intermediate yeshiva. Author of Divrei Yechezkel, a classic work used for profound yeshiva Torah study.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 28.5 cm. Good condition. Dark dampstains. Wear and folding marks.
Interesting letter on the history of the Or Yisrael intermediate yeshiva for young students in Slabodka. Addressed to his colleague, R. Moshe Finkel (son of the Alter of Slabodka), his predecessor as dean of the yeshiva, who had just immigrated to Eretz Yisrael, and served as dean of the Slabodka yeshiva in Hebron founded that year.
R. Yechezkel Berstein, who was a lecturer in the yeshiva at that time, reports to R. Moshe in this letter on the state of the yeshiva, the level of various students, their preparations for the upcoming examinations and various other matters relating to the running of the yeshiva (including the appointment of R. Yosef Farber as yeshiva dean).
The letter was written on the official stationery of R. Moshe Finkel, recipient of the letter.
R. Yechezkel Berstein (1889-1941, perished in the Holocaust), prominent student of the Knesset Yisrael yeshiva in Slabodka, and later lecturer and dean of the Or Yisrael intermediate yeshiva. Author of Divrei Yechezkel, a classic work used for profound yeshiva Torah study.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 28.5 cm. Good condition. Dark dampstains. Wear and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Tzvi Hirsh Kamai Rabbi of Mir. Mir, 11th Tishrei 1932.
Addressed to the Chorev educational organization, regarding bureaucratic matters pertaining to the boys' school in Mir. With blessings for Sukkot.
R. Avraham Tzvi Hirsh Kamai (1860-1941), tremendous Torah scholar and last rabbi of Mir. He perished in the Holocaust together with 2300 members of his community.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Lower margins cut.
Addressed to the Chorev educational organization, regarding bureaucratic matters pertaining to the boys' school in Mir. With blessings for Sukkot.
R. Avraham Tzvi Hirsh Kamai (1860-1941), tremendous Torah scholar and last rabbi of Mir. He perished in the Holocaust together with 2300 members of his community.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Lower margins cut.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $300
Sold for: $400
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Lengthy letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. "Yosef Aryeh Nenedik". Kobryn, Elul 1932.
This particularly interesting letter is addressed to his colleague R. Yitzchak Turetz in Kamenitz and opens with blessings for a good year.
R. Turetz, who was serving at the time as lecturer in the Kamenitz yeshiva (under his father-in-law R. Baruch Ber Leibowitz), was considering leaving Kamenitz to establish his own yeshiva, and had consulted with R. Nenedik regarding the advisability of this move. In this letter, R. Nenedik analyses the various aspects of the question with great insight and wisdom, offering him advice and encouragement.
R. Yosef Aryeh Leib Nenedik (ca. 1875-1943, murdered in the Kovno ghetto), a prominent Lithuanian mussar leader. Served as mashgiach in the yeshiva of the Chafetz Chaim in Radin, and founded the Grodno and later the Ponovezh yeshivot together with R. Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, slightly affecting text.
This particularly interesting letter is addressed to his colleague R. Yitzchak Turetz in Kamenitz and opens with blessings for a good year.
R. Turetz, who was serving at the time as lecturer in the Kamenitz yeshiva (under his father-in-law R. Baruch Ber Leibowitz), was considering leaving Kamenitz to establish his own yeshiva, and had consulted with R. Nenedik regarding the advisability of this move. In this letter, R. Nenedik analyses the various aspects of the question with great insight and wisdom, offering him advice and encouragement.
R. Yosef Aryeh Leib Nenedik (ca. 1875-1943, murdered in the Kovno ghetto), a prominent Lithuanian mussar leader. Served as mashgiach in the yeshiva of the Chafetz Chaim in Radin, and founded the Grodno and later the Ponovezh yeshivot together with R. Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear, slightly affecting text.
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![Interesting letter handwritten and signed by R. Aharon Kotler. Kletsk, [1930s]. Addressed to R. Aharon Berek, an associate of](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/295.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Aharon Kotler – Kletsk, 1930s")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,625
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Interesting letter handwritten and signed by R. Aharon Kotler. Kletsk, [1930s].
Addressed to R. Aharon Berek, an associate of R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski and an official of the Vaad HaYeshivot in Vilna. The letter discusses various communal matters, and mentions vaguely a matter in the care of R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski and R. Yechezkel Abramsky.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tear. Filing holes and folding marks.
Addressed to R. Aharon Berek, an associate of R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski and an official of the Vaad HaYeshivot in Vilna. The letter discusses various communal matters, and mentions vaguely a matter in the care of R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski and R. Yechezkel Abramsky.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tear. Filing holes and folding marks.
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