Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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The letter is from Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak Dan Landau. Szgiresh, about 1930.
The letter is addressed to R' Noach [of Jerusalem?] and deals with aliya permits.
Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak Dan Landau (1882-1944, Encyclopedia of Chasidut B, pages 307-308), was a leading Rabbi and Rebbe in Poland. Son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Setrikov. Rabbi in Kinivand Dean of Beit Aharon Yeshiva in Zegirsh. After the passing of his father in 1936, he was appointed Rabbi of Setrikov, and generated a large Chasidic community. Killed in Treblinka. He was a good fried of Rabbi Y.Z. of Brisk, who was close to Rabbi Avraham Landa, the Rebbe of Setrikov in Bnei Brak.
This letter was written before 1936, as he mentions his father as still alive.
2 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. The entire letter in his handwriting and with his signature.
It is rare to find letters from him.
The letter is addressed to R' Noach [of Jerusalem?] and deals with aliya permits.
Rabbi Ya'akov Yitzchak Dan Landau (1882-1944, Encyclopedia of Chasidut B, pages 307-308), was a leading Rabbi and Rebbe in Poland. Son of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Setrikov. Rabbi in Kinivand Dean of Beit Aharon Yeshiva in Zegirsh. After the passing of his father in 1936, he was appointed Rabbi of Setrikov, and generated a large Chasidic community. Killed in Treblinka. He was a good fried of Rabbi Y.Z. of Brisk, who was close to Rabbi Avraham Landa, the Rebbe of Setrikov in Bnei Brak.
This letter was written before 1936, as he mentions his father as still alive.
2 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. The entire letter in his handwriting and with his signature.
It is rare to find letters from him.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $625
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Letter from Ga'on Rabbi Chanoch Zvi Ha-Cohen Levin Of Bedzin, 1933.
Rabbi Chanoch Zvi Ha-Cohen Levin (1875-1935, Otzar Harabbanim 17516), author of "Yecahen Pe'er". Son-in-law of the Rebbe of Gur author of "Sfat Emet" and grandson of Rebbe Chanoch of Alexander and Rabbi Hirsh of Tomashov. A Ga'on and Chasid and known for good deeds. His father in law the "Sfat Emet" said about him that he is "a complete person". One of the leading rabbis in Poland, one of the heads of "Moetzet Gedolei Ha-Torah" and a follower of his brother in law the Rebbe author of "Imrei Emet". His famous son is the leader of "Agudat Yisrael" Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Ha-Cohen Levin. (See enclosed material).
Postcard, approx.14X11 cm. Very good condition.
Rabbi Chanoch Zvi Ha-Cohen Levin (1875-1935, Otzar Harabbanim 17516), author of "Yecahen Pe'er". Son-in-law of the Rebbe of Gur author of "Sfat Emet" and grandson of Rebbe Chanoch of Alexander and Rabbi Hirsh of Tomashov. A Ga'on and Chasid and known for good deeds. His father in law the "Sfat Emet" said about him that he is "a complete person". One of the leading rabbis in Poland, one of the heads of "Moetzet Gedolei Ha-Torah" and a follower of his brother in law the Rebbe author of "Imrei Emet". His famous son is the leader of "Agudat Yisrael" Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Ha-Cohen Levin. (See enclosed material).
Postcard, approx.14X11 cm. Very good condition.
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![Rabbinical ppointment from the city of Zaslow to Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel]. More than one hundred and twenty [!] signatures](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale8-public/495.jpg "Rabbinical Appointment from the City of Zaslow to the Son-in-law of Re")
Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $313
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Rabbinical ppointment from the city of Zaslow to Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel]. More than one hundred and twenty [!] signatures of rabbis, gaba'im and members of the community. Tevet 1823.
Imporatant to history of chasidut and the Jewish community.
Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel] Shapira, rabbi of Zaslow (Vohlin region) for about forty years. Son-in-law of the Tzadik Rabbi Mordechai of Neshchitz [first Rebbe of Neshchitz and one of the founders of this Chasidut], husband of his only daughter Zartel. His father Rabbi Ya'akov Av-Beit-Din Neshchitz was the cousin of Rabbi Mordechai, and after the death of Rabbi Ya'akov in ca.1788 Rabbi Mordechai was accepted as Rabbi of Neshchitz, according to the will of Rabbi Leibush Shapira (grandson of the "Megaleh Amukot") who ordered the people of the city not to appoint a Rabbi to replace him but from his flesh and blood. (See enclosed material). The son of Rabbi Meir Shraga is the Ga'on Rabbi Baruch Shmuel Av-Beit-Din Karnitza (Otzar Harabbanim 4240).
2 and a half pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, some signatures are faded, some slight tears to folds of paper.
Imporatant to history of chasidut and the Jewish community.
Rabbi Meir Shraga [Feivel] Shapira, rabbi of Zaslow (Vohlin region) for about forty years. Son-in-law of the Tzadik Rabbi Mordechai of Neshchitz [first Rebbe of Neshchitz and one of the founders of this Chasidut], husband of his only daughter Zartel. His father Rabbi Ya'akov Av-Beit-Din Neshchitz was the cousin of Rabbi Mordechai, and after the death of Rabbi Ya'akov in ca.1788 Rabbi Mordechai was accepted as Rabbi of Neshchitz, according to the will of Rabbi Leibush Shapira (grandson of the "Megaleh Amukot") who ordered the people of the city not to appoint a Rabbi to replace him but from his flesh and blood. (See enclosed material). The son of Rabbi Meir Shraga is the Ga'on Rabbi Baruch Shmuel Av-Beit-Din Karnitza (Otzar Harabbanim 4240).
2 and a half pages, 35 cm. Fair condition, some signatures are faded, some slight tears to folds of paper.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
Sold for: $5,000
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Medical prescription, by the Rebbe Yitzchak Zelig Morgenshtern Rabbi of Sokolov. 1925.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1865-1940, Encyclopedia of Chasidut, II, pages 132-134), one of the leading Rebbes of Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Mendele of Kotzk and son of the Rebbe of Pulav. Rabbi of Sokolov since 1899. One of the founders of the Rabbinic Association of Poland and its vice president. Among founders of "Agudat Yisrael" and among Gerrer Rebbe's representatives in "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah". Amongst his descendants were dynasties of Rebbes (Novominsk and others). Remains of his novellae were printed in the book "She'erit Yitzchak" (1988).
From the year 1904 served as Rebbe in Sokolov and Otwock. Established a Yeshivah and headed it. Thousands of Chasidim flocked to his court for guidance and strengthening, advice and assistance. He used to give talismans and medical prescriptions, due to his extensive medical knowledge. [The receivers of prescriptions used to keep the prescriptions as a talisman].
Here is a medical prespcription that he handed, on the enclosed envelope has an inscription by the recipient, "medicine given to me by the Rebbe of Sokolov, abroad".
Note 17.5 X 5.5 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, slightly worn folds and borders.
Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Morgenstern (1865-1940, Encyclopedia of Chasidut, II, pages 132-134), one of the leading Rebbes of Poland. Grandson of Rabbi Mendele of Kotzk and son of the Rebbe of Pulav. Rabbi of Sokolov since 1899. One of the founders of the Rabbinic Association of Poland and its vice president. Among founders of "Agudat Yisrael" and among Gerrer Rebbe's representatives in "Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah". Amongst his descendants were dynasties of Rebbes (Novominsk and others). Remains of his novellae were printed in the book "She'erit Yitzchak" (1988).
From the year 1904 served as Rebbe in Sokolov and Otwock. Established a Yeshivah and headed it. Thousands of Chasidim flocked to his court for guidance and strengthening, advice and assistance. He used to give talismans and medical prescriptions, due to his extensive medical knowledge. [The receivers of prescriptions used to keep the prescriptions as a talisman].
Here is a medical prespcription that he handed, on the enclosed envelope has an inscription by the recipient, "medicine given to me by the Rebbe of Sokolov, abroad".
Note 17.5 X 5.5 cm. Written on both sides. Good-fair condition, slightly worn folds and borders.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $400
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Letter from the Ga'on Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kupershtuch. Przyzucha, 1900.
A long letter regarding the appointment of shochet, rabbinic matters.
Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kupershtuch, one of the leading Rabbis in Poland, brother-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel first Rebbe of Alexander. Served as Rebbe for more than forty years in Przyzucha and Mako. He moved to Jerusalem in 1924, where he published his book of responsum "Ani Ben Fachma" (Jerusalem 1928), in which appears correspondence with leading rabbis of Poland, the Avnei Nezer, the Torat Chessed and others.
3 pages, 18 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, slight damages to folds of paper with no missing text.
A long letter regarding the appointment of shochet, rabbinic matters.
Rabbi Yisrael Nissan Kupershtuch, one of the leading Rabbis in Poland, brother-in-law of Rabbi Yechiel first Rebbe of Alexander. Served as Rebbe for more than forty years in Przyzucha and Mako. He moved to Jerusalem in 1924, where he published his book of responsum "Ani Ben Fachma" (Jerusalem 1928), in which appears correspondence with leading rabbis of Poland, the Avnei Nezer, the Torat Chessed and others.
3 pages, 18 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, slight damages to folds of paper with no missing text.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Approbation for a book, handwritten on a small note, by Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Biderman, the Lelover Rebbe.
Approabation for second edition of Rabbi Noah Gad Weintraub's commentary on the five Megiloth (chasidic). "I ask my friends and acquaintances to accept his books in a friendly manner and pay full price. Your friend who blesses you, Moshe Mordechai Biderman".
The holy Rebbe of Lelov, rabbi Moshe Mordechai Biderman (1904-1987) was among the leading Chasidic rebbes in the last generations. He served Hashem with great devotion. His simplicity and modesty are reflected in this approabtion.
20x5.5 cm. Good condition.
Approabation for second edition of Rabbi Noah Gad Weintraub's commentary on the five Megiloth (chasidic). "I ask my friends and acquaintances to accept his books in a friendly manner and pay full price. Your friend who blesses you, Moshe Mordechai Biderman".
The holy Rebbe of Lelov, rabbi Moshe Mordechai Biderman (1904-1987) was among the leading Chasidic rebbes in the last generations. He served Hashem with great devotion. His simplicity and modesty are reflected in this approabtion.
20x5.5 cm. Good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $400
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Letters and interesting documents, from the Horowitz Family of Des, from the people of the Admo"r Rabbi Yeckezkel Panet (Author of "Knesset Yeckezkel"(1869-1929). Some letters concern a young man of the family who went astray and left for Berlin.
1. Copy of moving letter, written by Rabbi Yeckezkel Panet, to Menahem Zion in Berlin. A long attempt to convince the young man to reconsider his behaviour (1926). Copied by the father (Rabbi Moshe Horowitz of Desh).
2. Letter from a family member (Moshe Horowitz?) from Marosh-Oyvar, sent to Rabbi Moshe Horowitz of Desh about the Yeshiva (of the brother-in-law of the Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Moshe Meislish - Av-Beit-Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Oyvar, next to of Desh), he describes the advantages of the Rosh Yeshiva and recommends to send the young man to study there. 1923.
3. Letter (from Moshe Horowitz?) to Mendele, in which he describes the death of his father. 1936.
4. Bill of Mechirat Hametz, printed in Des. The bill was written in 1929 by Rabbi Moshe Horowitz in Des.
5. Letter with Shana Tova Greeting, from Rabbi Nisan Ze'ev Ha-Cohen Adler (from Harmanstadt). Sibiu. To Rabbi Menahem Mendel Horowitz. Eve of Rosh Hashana 1947.
1. Copy of moving letter, written by Rabbi Yeckezkel Panet, to Menahem Zion in Berlin. A long attempt to convince the young man to reconsider his behaviour (1926). Copied by the father (Rabbi Moshe Horowitz of Desh).
2. Letter from a family member (Moshe Horowitz?) from Marosh-Oyvar, sent to Rabbi Moshe Horowitz of Desh about the Yeshiva (of the brother-in-law of the Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Moshe Meislish - Av-Beit-Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Oyvar, next to of Desh), he describes the advantages of the Rosh Yeshiva and recommends to send the young man to study there. 1923.
3. Letter (from Moshe Horowitz?) to Mendele, in which he describes the death of his father. 1936.
4. Bill of Mechirat Hametz, printed in Des. The bill was written in 1929 by Rabbi Moshe Horowitz in Des.
5. Letter with Shana Tova Greeting, from Rabbi Nisan Ze'ev Ha-Cohen Adler (from Harmanstadt). Sibiu. To Rabbi Menahem Mendel Horowitz. Eve of Rosh Hashana 1947.
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![Invitation to the wedding of Yitzchak son of Rabbi Chaim Shapira, to Rivka, daughter of Rabbi Yosef Pantzer. Vienna, [1918?].](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale8-public/500.jpg "Wedding Invitation – Signature of Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapira – V")
Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Sold for: $288
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Invitation to the wedding of Yitzchak son of Rabbi Chaim Shapira, to Rivka, daughter of Rabbi Yosef Pantzer. Vienna, [1918?].
On the upper part of the invitation a stamp of the rabbi and on the bottom a hand signature, Rabbi "Chaim Meir Yechiel son of R' Aviezri---Shapira", Rabbi in Drohovitz and Vienna.
Rabbi Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapira, born in 1863 in Sadigora and was named after his ancestor the holy Gaon from Mogelnitza, descendant of the Maggid from Koznitz and Rabbi Elimelech from Lizensk. His mother is daughter of Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov from Sadigora. Rebbe in Drohovitz, after First World War. He moved to Vienna where he established the association "Yeshuv Eretz Yisrael" and immigrated with his family to Eretz Yisrael in 1921, died in 1923. (Encyclopedia of Chasidut A, page 137-140).
21 cm. Good condition. Stains, creaces. Uneven cutting.
On the upper part of the invitation a stamp of the rabbi and on the bottom a hand signature, Rabbi "Chaim Meir Yechiel son of R' Aviezri---Shapira", Rabbi in Drohovitz and Vienna.
Rabbi Chaim Meir Yechiel Shapira, born in 1863 in Sadigora and was named after his ancestor the holy Gaon from Mogelnitza, descendant of the Maggid from Koznitz and Rabbi Elimelech from Lizensk. His mother is daughter of Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov from Sadigora. Rebbe in Drohovitz, after First World War. He moved to Vienna where he established the association "Yeshuv Eretz Yisrael" and immigrated with his family to Eretz Yisrael in 1921, died in 1923. (Encyclopedia of Chasidut A, page 137-140).
21 cm. Good condition. Stains, creaces. Uneven cutting.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Letter from Rabbi Aharon Marcus author of the book "Ha-Chasidut". Padgorza, 1890.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Two bank cheques by "Barclais Bank". Tel Aviv, 1946.
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman – Rebbe of Hosiatin signed one cheque, Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Friedman – Rebbe of Sadigura, signed the other cheque.
Rebbe Israel of Hosiatin, eldest of the Rebbes of Ruzhin, was the last grandson of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. He was born in 1858 to his father Rabbi Mordekhai Feivish of Hosiatin, and he served in the latter’s place
from the year 1894. He arrived in Vienna in 1914. In 1937 he came to live in Tel Aviv.There is a well-known story regarding his prayer on grave of the Holy Or Ha-Hayim during the Second World War, after which he clearly foresaw that there would be no Nazi rule in Eretz Israel. He died in Tel Aviv in 1948, and was buried in Tiberias.
Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov Friedman, Rebbe of Sadigura – Vienna – Tel Aviv, was great grandson of Rabbi Isreal of Ruzhin. Born in 1884 to his father Rabbi Israel, son of Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov, of Sadigura, son of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. Son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzhak Meir of Kopitshnitz. In 1907 he became Rebbe of Hasidic court as well as a founder of Agudat Israel, and active member of the Va’ad Ha-Po’el and Mo’etzet Gedolei Ha-Torah. Before the Holocaust he came to Tel Aviv, where he established his court, which he led until his death in 1961.
8 X 19.5 cm. Good condition, time-stains and a tear.
Rabbi Yisrael Friedman – Rebbe of Hosiatin signed one cheque, Rabbi Avraham Ya'akov Friedman – Rebbe of Sadigura, signed the other cheque.
Rebbe Israel of Hosiatin, eldest of the Rebbes of Ruzhin, was the last grandson of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. He was born in 1858 to his father Rabbi Mordekhai Feivish of Hosiatin, and he served in the latter’s place
from the year 1894. He arrived in Vienna in 1914. In 1937 he came to live in Tel Aviv.There is a well-known story regarding his prayer on grave of the Holy Or Ha-Hayim during the Second World War, after which he clearly foresaw that there would be no Nazi rule in Eretz Israel. He died in Tel Aviv in 1948, and was buried in Tiberias.
Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov Friedman, Rebbe of Sadigura – Vienna – Tel Aviv, was great grandson of Rabbi Isreal of Ruzhin. Born in 1884 to his father Rabbi Israel, son of Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov, of Sadigura, son of Rabbi Israel of Ruzhin. Son-in-law of Rabbi Yitzhak Meir of Kopitshnitz. In 1907 he became Rebbe of Hasidic court as well as a founder of Agudat Israel, and active member of the Va’ad Ha-Po’el and Mo’etzet Gedolei Ha-Torah. Before the Holocaust he came to Tel Aviv, where he established his court, which he led until his death in 1961.
8 X 19.5 cm. Good condition, time-stains and a tear.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Three letters on stationery of the Munkaczer Rebbe, Rabbi Baruch Rabinowitz, 1978-1984.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $250
Sold for: $425
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Letter from Rabbi Yosef Meir Cahana of Spinka, Jerusalem, 1963.
The letter is addressed to Rabbi "Avraham Abba Ben Mirel Leah", thanking him for the book "Shulchan Ha-Tahor" from the Ga'on of Komrna. He blesses him with "much success and pleasure…and a Kosher and happy holiday". Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahana (1909-1977, Encyclopedia of the Chasidut, B, page 162), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch of Spinka, son of the daughter of the Imrei Yosef of Spinka. Served as Rebbe and Rosh Yeshivah abroad, arrived in Jerusalem in 1940 and established his Beit Midrash and the Imrei Yosef Yeshiva.
22 cm. Official stationery, very good condition.
The letter is addressed to Rabbi "Avraham Abba Ben Mirel Leah", thanking him for the book "Shulchan Ha-Tahor" from the Ga'on of Komrna. He blesses him with "much success and pleasure…and a Kosher and happy holiday". Rabbi Yosef Meir Kahana (1909-1977, Encyclopedia of the Chasidut, B, page 162), son of Rabbi Zvi Hirsch of Spinka, son of the daughter of the Imrei Yosef of Spinka. Served as Rebbe and Rosh Yeshivah abroad, arrived in Jerusalem in 1940 and established his Beit Midrash and the Imrei Yosef Yeshiva.
22 cm. Official stationery, very good condition.
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