Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $400
Sold for: $500
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Thank you letter and a Shanah Tovah greeting from the management of the Diskin orphanage. Jerusalem, Elul 1928.
The letter was sent to the "Agudath Israel Orphan Foundation" in Zurich. Signed by the manager of the orphanage. On the borders, a letter from Jerusalem Rabbis, presidents of the orphanage: "we join in wishing you a happy new year'' signed by Rabbi Eliyahu Klatckin of Lublin, with a stamp of his signature and stamp. Also signed by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonenfeld.
31 cm. Quality paper. Good-fair condition, filing holes, creases and slight tears to upper margins.
The letter was sent to the "Agudath Israel Orphan Foundation" in Zurich. Signed by the manager of the orphanage. On the borders, a letter from Jerusalem Rabbis, presidents of the orphanage: "we join in wishing you a happy new year'' signed by Rabbi Eliyahu Klatckin of Lublin, with a stamp of his signature and stamp. Also signed by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonenfeld.
31 cm. Quality paper. Good-fair condition, filing holes, creases and slight tears to upper margins.
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![Letter from the Rabbi Yechezkel Lewenstein, to Rabbi Eliezer [Ben Zion] Bruck, Rosh Yeshivat Novardok in Jerusalem.
In the le](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale8-public/530.jpg "Letter from Rabbi Yeckezkel Lewenstein")
Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Letter from the Rabbi Yechezkel Lewenstein, to Rabbi Eliezer [Ben Zion] Bruck, Rosh Yeshivat Novardok in Jerusalem.
In the letter Rabbi Yeckezkel writes: "I received his very sublime book…his words are very precious, based on the fundamentals of Torah and mussar. I don't believe I myself would be capable of writing a mussar book of this caliber…"
Rabbit Yeckezkel Lowenstein (1884-1973) holy and righteous person, one of the leaders of the mussar movement. Student at Yeshival Kelm, spiritual leader of Yeshivat Mir in Poland, Shanghai and Jerusalem and spiritual leader of Yeshivat Ponevezh.
19.5 cm. Good condition, some tape on margins.
In the letter Rabbi Yeckezkel writes: "I received his very sublime book…his words are very precious, based on the fundamentals of Torah and mussar. I don't believe I myself would be capable of writing a mussar book of this caliber…"
Rabbit Yeckezkel Lowenstein (1884-1973) holy and righteous person, one of the leaders of the mussar movement. Student at Yeshival Kelm, spiritual leader of Yeshivat Mir in Poland, Shanghai and Jerusalem and spiritual leader of Yeshivat Ponevezh.
19.5 cm. Good condition, some tape on margins.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $800
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Letter from Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevich, Rosh Yeshivat Mir. Jerusalem, Tevet 1971. In this letter Rabbi Chaim announces the engagement of his son Rabbi Avraham to the daughter of Rabbi Y.L. Nekritz. The engagement took place in the United States and the wedding in Jerusalem. In this letter which was sent to his friend Rabbi D.S. in the United States, he writes: "It is difficult for me not to take part in the celebration but I am glad that my friend will take part in our happy event".
The Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevich (1902-1979), grandson of the "Grandfather" of Novardok and son-in-law of Rabbi Finkel, served for many years as head of the Mir Yeshivah in Jerusalem. One of the leading rabbis well known for his diligence and his brilliant discourses that encompassed many Talmudic topics. Amongst his books: Sichot Mussar, Sha'arei Chaim. The book "Sefer Ha-Zikaron for Rabbi Shmuelevich" was written in his memory.
Aerogramme 18X28 cm. Very good condition.
The Ga'on Rabbi Chaim Shmuelevich (1902-1979), grandson of the "Grandfather" of Novardok and son-in-law of Rabbi Finkel, served for many years as head of the Mir Yeshivah in Jerusalem. One of the leading rabbis well known for his diligence and his brilliant discourses that encompassed many Talmudic topics. Amongst his books: Sichot Mussar, Sha'arei Chaim. The book "Sefer Ha-Zikaron for Rabbi Shmuelevich" was written in his memory.
Aerogramme 18X28 cm. Very good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $350
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Letter from Rabbi Akiva Sofer Shreiber, Rabbi of Pressburg. Jerusalem, 1944.
Letter with request for certificate to enter Eretz Yisrael, to his student Rabbi David Gross Av-Beit-Din Tebb (Hungary).After surviving the holocaust, Rabbi David Gross served as Dayan in Pressburg, as Rabbi in Tel Aviv and in Brooklyn, and as dean of Neitra Yeshiva. He wrote "Zahav Sheva" (Part I, Tel Aviv, 1956; Part II, New York, 1986).
Rabbi Akiva Sofer (1877-1960) author of "Da'at Sofer", son of Rabbi Simcha Bonem - author of "Shevet Sofer", served as rabbi and as Rosh Yeshivat Pressburg, since the death of his father in 1906. After the holocaust, he reestablished the Yeshiva and the congregation in Jerusalem. One of the leaders of Mo'etzet Gedolei Ha-Torah.
Official stationary. 17X15 cm. Good to Fair condition, filing holes.
Letter with request for certificate to enter Eretz Yisrael, to his student Rabbi David Gross Av-Beit-Din Tebb (Hungary).After surviving the holocaust, Rabbi David Gross served as Dayan in Pressburg, as Rabbi in Tel Aviv and in Brooklyn, and as dean of Neitra Yeshiva. He wrote "Zahav Sheva" (Part I, Tel Aviv, 1956; Part II, New York, 1986).
Rabbi Akiva Sofer (1877-1960) author of "Da'at Sofer", son of Rabbi Simcha Bonem - author of "Shevet Sofer", served as rabbi and as Rosh Yeshivat Pressburg, since the death of his father in 1906. After the holocaust, he reestablished the Yeshiva and the congregation in Jerusalem. One of the leaders of Mo'etzet Gedolei Ha-Torah.
Official stationary. 17X15 cm. Good to Fair condition, filing holes.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $100
Sold for: $125
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Letter with Divrei Torah, concerning the issue of "Ee Avid Lo Mahani", from Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan, 12 Elul [no year], Jaffa.
The letter was sent to author's son, family and students.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan Levy (1834-1909, Otzar Harabbanim 18767), was a great rabbi and leading activist in Jerusalem. A modest and holy Gaon, served as Rosh Yeshivah in "Yeshivat Haran" that he founded in memory of his father, Rabbi Nachum of Shadik.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman used to go to Jaffa in the last days of summer, where he would oversee the picking of Eterogim and their purchase from the orchard owners. During that season he had more time to study, and most of his novellae are from those days. (See enclosed material).
4 pages, 14.5 cm. Densely written. Good condition.
The letter was sent to author's son, family and students.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Baharan Levy (1834-1909, Otzar Harabbanim 18767), was a great rabbi and leading activist in Jerusalem. A modest and holy Gaon, served as Rosh Yeshivah in "Yeshivat Haran" that he founded in memory of his father, Rabbi Nachum of Shadik.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman used to go to Jaffa in the last days of summer, where he would oversee the picking of Eterogim and their purchase from the orchard owners. During that season he had more time to study, and most of his novellae are from those days. (See enclosed material).
4 pages, 14.5 cm. Densely written. Good condition.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $250
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Two letters by the Ga'on Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky while he served as Av-Beit-Din of London. (1946-1949).
One letter was sent to Beit Din in Haifa about registering a divorce and the second letter was sent to Rabbi Hillel Medalie concerning peace between a couple that had been divorced in a civil court.
The Ga'on Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky (1886-1976),Rabbi of London, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Among the leading rabbis of his time, in Russia, Britain and Jerusalem. He wrote the twenty five volumes of Chazon Yechezkel on Tosefta, and more. Several books and memoirs have been written about him.
Various sizes and conditions.
One letter was sent to Beit Din in Haifa about registering a divorce and the second letter was sent to Rabbi Hillel Medalie concerning peace between a couple that had been divorced in a civil court.
The Ga'on Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky (1886-1976),Rabbi of London, disciple of Rabbi Chaim of Brisk. Among the leading rabbis of his time, in Russia, Britain and Jerusalem. He wrote the twenty five volumes of Chazon Yechezkel on Tosefta, and more. Several books and memoirs have been written about him.
Various sizes and conditions.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $500
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Letter handwritten and signed by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, 1958.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1910-1994) was among the world's leading halachic authorities in our generation. Rosh Yeshivah of Kol Torah Yeshivah and author of "Ma'adanei Eretz, Minchat Shlomo, Me'orei Or and more.
Official stationary, 21 cm. Fair condition
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach (1910-1994) was among the world's leading halachic authorities in our generation. Rosh Yeshivah of Kol Torah Yeshivah and author of "Ma'adanei Eretz, Minchat Shlomo, Me'orei Or and more.
Official stationary, 21 cm. Fair condition
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
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Two letters in his handwriting with his signature, and a document signed by him:
1. Letter to Rav Moshe Ostrowsky of the Rabbinical Ministry", 1943. Regarding delay in paying the salary of Rabbi David Raful who works in the Beit Din:"… It is not polite to treat him that way, as he is a scholar and his leadership is needed of value".
2. Letter regarding financial matters, 1960: "the matters concern both parties, it is not possible to answer one party only. Both parties will therefore present their petitions before a Kosher Beit Din".
3. Signed Marriage Certificate.
Various sizes and conditions, good conditions.
See about the Ga'on Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank, Rabbi of Jerusalem, in item 358
1. Letter to Rav Moshe Ostrowsky of the Rabbinical Ministry", 1943. Regarding delay in paying the salary of Rabbi David Raful who works in the Beit Din:"… It is not polite to treat him that way, as he is a scholar and his leadership is needed of value".
2. Letter regarding financial matters, 1960: "the matters concern both parties, it is not possible to answer one party only. Both parties will therefore present their petitions before a Kosher Beit Din".
3. Signed Marriage Certificate.
Various sizes and conditions, good conditions.
See about the Ga'on Rabbi Zvi Pesach Frank, Rabbi of Jerusalem, in item 358
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $225
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Copying of letters by disciples in the Kollel Chibat Yeushalayim, concerning the elections for management of the Kollel and copying of Rabbis letters in this matter, certified and signed by Rabbi Chaim Naeh author of "Ketzot Ha-Shulchan" and the Sheurim books, Jerusalem, 1929.
Copying of the Beit Din's letter, and copying of the letters by the rabbis Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin and Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonenfeld. On bottom, handwriting and signature of the famous Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Chaim Na'eh. "All the above is a true copy of the letter signed by …Avraham Chaim Na'eh".
Leaf 46 cm. Fair condition. Tears to folds and slight damage to text.
Copying of the Beit Din's letter, and copying of the letters by the rabbis Rabbi Mordechai Leib Rubin and Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonenfeld. On bottom, handwriting and signature of the famous Ga'on Rabbi Avraham Chaim Na'eh. "All the above is a true copy of the letter signed by …Avraham Chaim Na'eh".
Leaf 46 cm. Fair condition. Tears to folds and slight damage to text.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Hechsher Certificate for a poultry shop in Neve Bezalel neighborhood from "Va'ad Harabbanim of Agudat Yisrael of Jerusalem". Signed by Beit Din Zedek members: Rabbi Gershon Lapidot (Rabbi of Beit Yisrael); Rabbi Avraham Chaim Na'eh (author of the "Sheurim", Rabbi of the Bucharim neighborhood, and secretary in Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonenfeld's Beit Din); and Rabbi Yisrael Yitzchak Zilberman (author of "Keren Yishai", a leading rabbi in Jerusalem, expert in Shchita).
23 cm. Very good condition. Filing holes.
23 cm. Very good condition. Filing holes.
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Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $120
Sold for: $150
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Handwritten letters of response from Rabbi Meshulam Rotte (Roth), author of the Kol Mevaser Responsum. Bnei Brak, 1957.
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![Letter from Harav Avraham Yitzchak Ha-Cohen Kook, Jerusalem, [1934].
The letter deals with the "sending of telegrams reg](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale8-public/540.jpg "Letter from Harav Kook")
Auction 8 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
February 2, 2010
Opening: $180
Sold for: $250
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Letter from Harav Avraham Yitzchak Ha-Cohen Kook, Jerusalem, [1934].
The letter deals with the "sending of telegrams regarding the removal of the provocative libel against the pious Rappaport of Minsk, made by the Bulsheviks".
Rabbi Ya'akov Tuvia Rappaport, the chief Shochet in Minsk, of the Slonimer Chasidim. In the end, the authorities staged a "Public Trial" against him, following which Rabbi Ya'akov Tuvia was exiled to Siberia, where his traces were lost.
See enclosed material from letters of Rabbi Chaim Ozer to Rabbi Kook, in 1934, in which he writes of his activities on behalf of saving Rabbi Rappaport. (Kobetz Igrot Achiezer, letter 124, page 204; letter 305, page 457).
21x13 cm. Half is on official stationery. Good condition, filing holes and slight foxing.
The letter deals with the "sending of telegrams regarding the removal of the provocative libel against the pious Rappaport of Minsk, made by the Bulsheviks".
Rabbi Ya'akov Tuvia Rappaport, the chief Shochet in Minsk, of the Slonimer Chasidim. In the end, the authorities staged a "Public Trial" against him, following which Rabbi Ya'akov Tuvia was exiled to Siberia, where his traces were lost.
See enclosed material from letters of Rabbi Chaim Ozer to Rabbi Kook, in 1934, in which he writes of his activities on behalf of saving Rabbi Rappaport. (Kobetz Igrot Achiezer, letter 124, page 204; letter 305, page 457).
21x13 cm. Half is on official stationery. Good condition, filing holes and slight foxing.
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