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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,063
Including buyer's premium
Printed invitation to the wedding of the groom R. Dov Schwartzman, with the bride Sara Pesha, R. Aharon Kotler’s only daughter. [New York, Kislev 1946].
Two letters were written on the back of the invitation, one handwritten and signed by R. Aharon Kotler, and the second handwritten and signed by his wife, Rebbetzin Chana Perel Kotler. The envelope, addressed to R. Shabtai Yagel and his family in Ramat Gan, is enclosed.
R. Aharon Kotler writes: "…please accept our great appreciation for your faithful blessings, which emanate from the depth of your pure heart, and whoever blesses shall be blessed by G-d with all good forever, may you reap much satisfaction from all your sons… may you merit to disseminate Torah in prosperity… One who loves him eternally, Aharon Kotler". Rebbetzin Chana Perel writes: "Please accept my thanks as well… may we merit to inform and be informed of only good news, and may you be blessed with all goodness and much satisfaction from your dear sons... One who esteems and honors you for your great stature, Chana Perel Kotler".
[1] double leaf. 15 cm. Heavy stock paper. Good condition. Minor stains. Marginal filing holes.
Envelope enclosed. The stamps were removed.
Two letters were written on the back of the invitation, one handwritten and signed by R. Aharon Kotler, and the second handwritten and signed by his wife, Rebbetzin Chana Perel Kotler. The envelope, addressed to R. Shabtai Yagel and his family in Ramat Gan, is enclosed.
R. Aharon Kotler writes: "…please accept our great appreciation for your faithful blessings, which emanate from the depth of your pure heart, and whoever blesses shall be blessed by G-d with all good forever, may you reap much satisfaction from all your sons… may you merit to disseminate Torah in prosperity… One who loves him eternally, Aharon Kotler". Rebbetzin Chana Perel writes: "Please accept my thanks as well… may we merit to inform and be informed of only good news, and may you be blessed with all goodness and much satisfaction from your dear sons... One who esteems and honors you for your great stature, Chana Perel Kotler".
[1] double leaf. 15 cm. Heavy stock paper. Good condition. Minor stains. Marginal filing holes.
Envelope enclosed. The stamps were removed.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Seven letters signed by R. Eliezer Yehuda Finkel, dean of the Mir yeshiva. Mir (Poland, present day: Belarus), 1922-1936. Six letters in Hebrew and one in English.
The letters were typewritten or written by a scribe, and signed by the yeshiva dean. One letter bears his full signature: "E--- son of R. N.Tz. Finkel".
The letters are addressed to R. Yisrael Yaakov Yaffe, a rabbi in Manchester, and to the philanthropist R. Shlomo Steinberg. Letters of acknowledgement for donations and for the fundraising they arranged on behalf of the Mir yeshiva. The letters include many blessings, wishes for a good year and for the various festivals. R. Eliezer Yehuda describes in his letters the difficult financial straits of the yeshiva, and the hundreds of prominent Torah scholars studying there.
7 letters, on official stationery. Size and condition vary. Marginal open tears to some letters, with tape repairs.
The letters were typewritten or written by a scribe, and signed by the yeshiva dean. One letter bears his full signature: "E--- son of R. N.Tz. Finkel".
The letters are addressed to R. Yisrael Yaakov Yaffe, a rabbi in Manchester, and to the philanthropist R. Shlomo Steinberg. Letters of acknowledgement for donations and for the fundraising they arranged on behalf of the Mir yeshiva. The letters include many blessings, wishes for a good year and for the various festivals. R. Eliezer Yehuda describes in his letters the difficult financial straits of the yeshiva, and the hundreds of prominent Torah scholars studying there.
7 letters, on official stationery. Size and condition vary. Marginal open tears to some letters, with tape repairs.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $3,000
Sold for: $3,750
Including buyer's premium
Letter signed by R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik Rabbi of Brisk. Otwosk (Otwock), Iyar 1938.
Written by a scribe, with the full signature of R. "Yitzchak Ze'ev son of R. Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik".
In the letter, addressed to R. Moshe Avigdor Amiel, chief rabbi of Tel Aviv, the Brisker Rav asks that the estate of a Jew from Brisk who passed away in Tel Aviv be sent to his young orphan heirs who remained in Brisk.
R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik, the Brisker Rav (1887-1960), son of R. Chaim of Brisk and grandson of the Beit HaLevi. Prominent Torah leader in his generation, rabbi of Brisk and later leader of Torah Jewry in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Wear, creases and tears. Filing holes, stamp and various inscriptions.
Written by a scribe, with the full signature of R. "Yitzchak Ze'ev son of R. Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik".
In the letter, addressed to R. Moshe Avigdor Amiel, chief rabbi of Tel Aviv, the Brisker Rav asks that the estate of a Jew from Brisk who passed away in Tel Aviv be sent to his young orphan heirs who remained in Brisk.
R. Yitzchak Ze'ev Soloveitchik, the Brisker Rav (1887-1960), son of R. Chaim of Brisk and grandson of the Beit HaLevi. Prominent Torah leader in his generation, rabbi of Brisk and later leader of Torah Jewry in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Wear, creases and tears. Filing holes, stamp and various inscriptions.
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![Lengthy letter (2 pages, approx. 36 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, the Chazon Ish. [Vilna],](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/299.jpg "Letter of Torah Thoughts from the Chazon Ish to His Brother – Vilna, 1")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $10,000
Including buyer's premium
Lengthy letter (2 pages, approx. 36 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, the Chazon Ish. [Vilna], 21st Adar 1922.
Letter of Torah thoughts regarding the laws of Kilayim applying to the planting of vegetables. Addressed to the brother of the Chazon Ish (his eldest brother, R. Meir Karelitz, a rabbi of Vilna, or his younger brother R. Moshe Karelitz, editor of the Knesset Yisrael monthly published in Vilna). In the letter, he continues a halachic discussion he held with his brother the day before.
[1] double leaf (2 written pages). 11.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and minor tears.
Letter of Torah thoughts regarding the laws of Kilayim applying to the planting of vegetables. Addressed to the brother of the Chazon Ish (his eldest brother, R. Meir Karelitz, a rabbi of Vilna, or his younger brother R. Moshe Karelitz, editor of the Knesset Yisrael monthly published in Vilna). In the letter, he continues a halachic discussion he held with his brother the day before.
[1] double leaf (2 written pages). 11.5 cm. Good condition. Wear and minor tears.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Letter (unsigned) handwritten by R. Avraham Yeshayahu Karelitz, author of Chazon Ish, regarding the use of electric milking machines on Shabbat. [Bnei Brak, ca. 1940s].
The letter (partially damaged) discusses the permissible way of using automatic milking machines on Shabbat. The Chazon Ish rules that the machine can only be used with the milk going to waste, and rejects a different solution which was suggested. Further in the letter, he proposes a way of building the machines which would solve the halachic prohibitions involved.
[1] leaf. 5 autograph lines. Approx. 20X6 cm. Fair condition. Stains, traces of dampness. Open tear to center of text, with loss of text. Mounted on paper for preservation.
The letter (partially damaged) discusses the permissible way of using automatic milking machines on Shabbat. The Chazon Ish rules that the machine can only be used with the milk going to waste, and rejects a different solution which was suggested. Further in the letter, he proposes a way of building the machines which would solve the halachic prohibitions involved.
[1] leaf. 5 autograph lines. Approx. 20X6 cm. Fair condition. Stains, traces of dampness. Open tear to center of text, with loss of text. Mounted on paper for preservation.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler. Bnei Brak, 1979-1980.
The first letter is a recommendation to philanthropists to transfer charity money to the charity fund of R. David Elbaum (he mentions a letter from R. Shach testifying to the trustworthiness of those managing the fund). The second letter is a letter acknowledging the receipt of funds from the Israel Relief Fund, via R. Ze'ev Shapira.
In both letters, the Steipler wishes the patrons of Torah much success and blessing.
[2] leaves. 19.5-29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and folding marks.
The first letter is a recommendation to philanthropists to transfer charity money to the charity fund of R. David Elbaum (he mentions a letter from R. Shach testifying to the trustworthiness of those managing the fund). The second letter is a letter acknowledging the receipt of funds from the Israel Relief Fund, via R. Ze'ev Shapira.
In both letters, the Steipler wishes the patrons of Torah much success and blessing.
[2] leaves. 19.5-29.5 cm. Good condition. Minor tears and folding marks.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $1,000
Unsold
Familial letter handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky, the Steipler.
The letter deals with various family matters, mentioning that "our mother has probably already written in detail". He writes: "Regarding Chaim, in my lowly opinion, when he studies practical aspects of halachah he will be fitting to became a rabbi, and I have not heard about his state of health…".
It seems that the letter is addressed to one of his family members, possibly to his brother-in-law, his wife's brother, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (it is unclear who is the Chaim he is referring to).
[1] leaf. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. Minor marginal tears.
The letter deals with various family matters, mentioning that "our mother has probably already written in detail". He writes: "Regarding Chaim, in my lowly opinion, when he studies practical aspects of halachah he will be fitting to became a rabbi, and I have not heard about his state of health…".
It seems that the letter is addressed to one of his family members, possibly to his brother-in-law, his wife's brother, Rabbi Avraham Yeshaya Karelitz, author of the Chazon Ish (it is unclear who is the Chaim he is referring to).
[1] leaf. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. Minor marginal tears.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $500
Unsold
Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman:
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman, addressed to R. Moshe Porush (of the Central Agudath Israel in Jerusalem). New York, 1934.
R. Moshe Porush was working at that time on arranging immigration permits for the Chazon Ish and his family. R. Greineman writes that he heard from the Chazon Ish that his (R. Shmuel's) permit had been arranged and was being sent to him. R. Shmuel mentions his mission in the United States, and signs with yearning to celebrate the coming Passover in the Holy Land.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman. Jerusalem, 1933.
In this letter, R. Shmuel certifies that R. Feivel Eidelman (his brother-in-law) is rabbinically ordained by leading Polish rabbis, and serves as rabbi in Otwosk (presumably written for the purpose of obtaining an immigration permit).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Minor tears and wear.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman, addressed to R. Moshe Porush (of the Central Agudath Israel in Jerusalem). New York, 1934.
R. Moshe Porush was working at that time on arranging immigration permits for the Chazon Ish and his family. R. Greineman writes that he heard from the Chazon Ish that his (R. Shmuel's) permit had been arranged and was being sent to him. R. Shmuel mentions his mission in the United States, and signs with yearning to celebrate the coming Passover in the Holy Land.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Greineman. Jerusalem, 1933.
In this letter, R. Shmuel certifies that R. Feivel Eidelman (his brother-in-law) is rabbinically ordained by leading Polish rabbis, and serves as rabbi in Otwosk (presumably written for the purpose of obtaining an immigration permit).
[2] leaves. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Minor tears and wear.
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![Letter handwritten and signed by R. Elazar Menachem Man Shach. [Bnei Brak], Elul 1981. In response to the letter of a young s](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/304.jpg "Interesting Letter from Rabbi Shach – Halachic Responsum and Good Year")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Letter handwritten and signed by R. Elazar Menachem Man Shach. [Bnei Brak], Elul 1981.
In response to the letter of a young student, who asked whether he should change his prayer rite to the one followed in the yeshiva; R. Shach objects to making changes in one's custom, and writes that although when leading the prayers one must follow the prayer rite of the congregation, in one's personal prayers, the family custom must be maintained.
R. Shach concludes with blessings for the new year.
[1] leaf. 14.5X8.5 cm. Approx. 8 autograph lines. Good condition. Minor stains and folding marks.
The letter was published in Michtavim UMaamarim HaChadash.
In response to the letter of a young student, who asked whether he should change his prayer rite to the one followed in the yeshiva; R. Shach objects to making changes in one's custom, and writes that although when leading the prayers one must follow the prayer rite of the congregation, in one's personal prayers, the family custom must be maintained.
R. Shach concludes with blessings for the new year.
[1] leaf. 14.5X8.5 cm. Approx. 8 autograph lines. Good condition. Minor stains and folding marks.
The letter was published in Michtavim UMaamarim HaChadash.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
Including buyer's premium
Letter (14 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Kamenetsky. Monsey (United States), Cheshvan 1978.
Recommendation for the emissary of the Mercaz LeChinuch Torani in Zichron Yaakov, with blessings for the donors. Signed: "Yaakov Kamenetsky".
R. Yaakov Kamenetsky (1891-1986), a head of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah in the United States and builder of the Torah world in his generation. Author of Emet LeYaakov.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 26.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.
Recommendation for the emissary of the Mercaz LeChinuch Torani in Zichron Yaakov, with blessings for the donors. Signed: "Yaakov Kamenetsky".
R. Yaakov Kamenetsky (1891-1986), a head of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah in the United States and builder of the Torah world in his generation. Author of Emet LeYaakov.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 26.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $600
Unsold
Assorted collection of letters and documents with rabbinic signatures. Lithuania and Eretz Israel, ca. 1910s-1960s.
The collection includes: • Handwritten recommendation signed by R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein and R. Tzvi Pesach Frank. Jerusalem, [ca. 1910s]. • Marriage certificate signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. Jerusalem, Adar 1920. • Letter from the deans of the Etz Chaim yeshiva, signed by R. Melzer, R. Tukazinsky and R. Zalaznik. Jerusalem, Tevet 1945. • Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak. • Letter from the Vaad HaYeshivot, signed by R. Yechezkel Abramsky. Adar 1969. • and more.
17 paper items, including 16 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
The collection includes: • Handwritten recommendation signed by R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein and R. Tzvi Pesach Frank. Jerusalem, [ca. 1910s]. • Marriage certificate signed by R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook. Jerusalem, Adar 1920. • Letter from the deans of the Etz Chaim yeshiva, signed by R. Melzer, R. Tukazinsky and R. Zalaznik. Jerusalem, Tevet 1945. • Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Landau Rabbi of Bnei Brak. • Letter from the Vaad HaYeshivot, signed by R. Yechezkel Abramsky. Adar 1969. • and more.
17 paper items, including 16 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
Opening: $10,000
Sold for: $32,500
Including buyer's premium
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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