Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $2,000
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Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor. Kovno (Kaunas), Shevat-Adar 1892.
The first letter, dated 23rd Shevat, is addressed to the heads of the community of Dogalishok (Naujasis Daugėliškis, Lithuania). R. Yitzchak Elchanan expresses his pleasure and extends his blessings upon hearing the news that R. Eliyahu Gordon had been appointed rabbi of their town.
In his second letter, dated 5th Adar 1892, R. Yitzchak Elchanan congratulates the new rabbi and his community and blesses them: "…may G-d shower on him and his community a great abundance of goodness and blessing…".
R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), prominent rabbi of his generation, supreme halachic authority of his times and leader of Lithuanian and Russian Jewry.
The subject of these letters, R. Eliyahu Gordon (1865-1932), served as rabbi for over forty years in various places in Lithuania and later in the United States.
Two letters. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks. Tears to folds, slightly affecting text. Mounted on paper.
The first letter, dated 23rd Shevat, is addressed to the heads of the community of Dogalishok (Naujasis Daugėliškis, Lithuania). R. Yitzchak Elchanan expresses his pleasure and extends his blessings upon hearing the news that R. Eliyahu Gordon had been appointed rabbi of their town.
In his second letter, dated 5th Adar 1892, R. Yitzchak Elchanan congratulates the new rabbi and his community and blesses them: "…may G-d shower on him and his community a great abundance of goodness and blessing…".
R. Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), prominent rabbi of his generation, supreme halachic authority of his times and leader of Lithuanian and Russian Jewry.
The subject of these letters, R. Eliyahu Gordon (1865-1932), served as rabbi for over forty years in various places in Lithuania and later in the United States.
Two letters. Size varies. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks. Tears to folds, slightly affecting text. Mounted on paper.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,200
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Letter handwritten, signed and stamped by R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin, dean of the Volozhin yeshiva. Adar 1890.
Rabbinic ordination for the student of the Volozhin yeshiva - "R. Eliyahu son of R. David Ze'ev of Podbrodz". Signed: "Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin".
R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin - the Netziv of Volozhin (1817-1893), leading Torah scholar of his generation and dean of the Volozhin yeshiva.
The recipient of the ordination - R. Eliyahu Gordon (1865-1932), served as rabbi for over forty years in various places in Lithuania, and later in the United States.
[1] leaf. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks. Tear to fold, slightly affecting text. Mounted on paper.
Rabbinic ordination for the student of the Volozhin yeshiva - "R. Eliyahu son of R. David Ze'ev of Podbrodz". Signed: "Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin".
R. Naftali Tzvi Yehuda Berlin - the Netziv of Volozhin (1817-1893), leading Torah scholar of his generation and dean of the Volozhin yeshiva.
The recipient of the ordination - R. Eliyahu Gordon (1865-1932), served as rabbi for over forty years in various places in Lithuania, and later in the United States.
[1] leaf. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Folding marks. Tear to fold, slightly affecting text. Mounted on paper.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $700
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Letter (approx. 8 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilna, 14th Sivan 1923.
Recommendation for R. Eliyahu Gordon, "a rabbi of Vilna" - he served as rabbi in Shnipishok (Šnipiškės), a small suburb of Vilna; who was travelling to the United States. R. Chaim Ozer praises R. Eliyahu as an excellent preacher, apart from being an experienced Torah scholar and posek, and asks his acquaintance in the United States to help him find a rabbinic position.
R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), rabbi of Vilna and leader of the entire European Jewry.
R. Eliyahu Gordon (1865-1932), served as rabbi for over forty years in various places in Lithuania and the United States.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21X13 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and folding marks. Minor marginal tears.
Recommendation for R. Eliyahu Gordon, "a rabbi of Vilna" - he served as rabbi in Shnipishok (Šnipiškės), a small suburb of Vilna; who was travelling to the United States. R. Chaim Ozer praises R. Eliyahu as an excellent preacher, apart from being an experienced Torah scholar and posek, and asks his acquaintance in the United States to help him find a rabbinic position.
R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski (1863-1940), rabbi of Vilna and leader of the entire European Jewry.
R. Eliyahu Gordon (1865-1932), served as rabbi for over forty years in various places in Lithuania and the United States.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 21X13 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and folding marks. Minor marginal tears.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $300
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Ozer Grodzinski. Vilna, Sivan 1911.
The letter (note) is addressed to the rabbis in charge of a certain public fund, with a request to transfer money deposited in the fund to the person it was intended for.
The letter was crossed out with two lines, presumably after the money was passed on.
[1] leaf. 14X11 cm. Good condition. Creases and folding marks. Leaf trimmed unevenly (by hand).
The letter (note) is addressed to the rabbis in charge of a certain public fund, with a request to transfer money deposited in the fund to the person it was intended for.
The letter was crossed out with two lines, presumably after the money was passed on.
[1] leaf. 14X11 cm. Good condition. Creases and folding marks. Leaf trimmed unevenly (by hand).
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $3,000
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Interesting letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik, with the "Stamp of the Beit Din… Brisk D'Lita". Brisk (Brest), Tevet 1895.
Sent to a R. Avraham David (who presumably served as rabbi or posek). In his letter, R. Chaim expresses his surprise as to why the inquiring rabbi, who obviously possesses straight reasoning and does not rule unless he has full clarity, is later second-guessing himself and his ability to rule. At the end of the letter, R. Chaim adds: "His honor should not bear grudge against me for not expanding on Halachic topics, since the time does not allow me to".
This letter, written in the early days of R. Chaim's tenure as rabbi of Brisk, was written entirely in his own handwriting, unlike letters from later periods, which were written on his behalf by his attendants and household members.
R. Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik (1853-1918), Rabbi of Brisk, a foremost Torah scholar in Lithuania and one of the leaders of his generation.
[1] leaf. Approx. 13X22 cm. Fair condition. Severe wear, slightly affecting text, professionally repaired.
On verso - novellae on the laws of Terefot (presumably written by R. Avraham David, recipient of this letter).
Sent to a R. Avraham David (who presumably served as rabbi or posek). In his letter, R. Chaim expresses his surprise as to why the inquiring rabbi, who obviously possesses straight reasoning and does not rule unless he has full clarity, is later second-guessing himself and his ability to rule. At the end of the letter, R. Chaim adds: "His honor should not bear grudge against me for not expanding on Halachic topics, since the time does not allow me to".
This letter, written in the early days of R. Chaim's tenure as rabbi of Brisk, was written entirely in his own handwriting, unlike letters from later periods, which were written on his behalf by his attendants and household members.
R. Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik (1853-1918), Rabbi of Brisk, a foremost Torah scholar in Lithuania and one of the leaders of his generation.
[1] leaf. Approx. 13X22 cm. Fair condition. Severe wear, slightly affecting text, professionally repaired.
On verso - novellae on the laws of Terefot (presumably written by R. Avraham David, recipient of this letter).
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,200
Unsold
Letter (12 lines) handwritten, signed and stamped by the Rogatchover, R. Yosef Rosen Rabbi of Dvinsk. Dvinsk (Daugavpils), Cheshvan 1904.
Responsum regarding a divorce document, with a halachic study of the case when one letter is deleted after the authentication of the Beit Din.
R. Yosef Rosen - the Rogatchover (1858-1936), rabbi of the Chassidic community in Dvinsk for forty years, alongside the Or Same'ach. Renowned for his outstanding brilliance, erudition and sharpness.
[1] leaf. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Tear across letter, affecting text. Mounted on paper.
Responsum regarding a divorce document, with a halachic study of the case when one letter is deleted after the authentication of the Beit Din.
R. Yosef Rosen - the Rogatchover (1858-1936), rabbi of the Chassidic community in Dvinsk for forty years, alongside the Or Same'ach. Renowned for his outstanding brilliance, erudition and sharpness.
[1] leaf. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, creases and folding marks. Tear across letter, affecting text. Mounted on paper.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $750
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Letter signed by R. "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop", dean of the Grodno yeshiva. Hrodna (Grodno), Elul 1938.
Addressed to R. Yisrael Zinober in England. Typewritten, with the handwritten signature "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop". The letter contains an appeal on behalf of the yeshiva, which was in dire financial straits. R. Shimon asks him to arrange a special fundraising campaign on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and concludes with blessings for a good year and the threefold Priestly blessing.
R. Shimon Yehuda Shkop (1860-1939), a disciple of R. Chaim Soloveitchik in the Volozhin yeshiva. He served as dean of the Telz yeshiva and later the Shaar HaTorah yeshiva in Grodno, where he transmitted to his many students his innovative method of logical study - approach adopted by the entire Torah world until this day.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, with light wear and minor tears.
Addressed to R. Yisrael Zinober in England. Typewritten, with the handwritten signature "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop". The letter contains an appeal on behalf of the yeshiva, which was in dire financial straits. R. Shimon asks him to arrange a special fundraising campaign on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and concludes with blessings for a good year and the threefold Priestly blessing.
R. Shimon Yehuda Shkop (1860-1939), a disciple of R. Chaim Soloveitchik in the Volozhin yeshiva. He served as dean of the Telz yeshiva and later the Shaar HaTorah yeshiva in Grodno, where he transmitted to his many students his innovative method of logical study - approach adopted by the entire Torah world until this day.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks, with light wear and minor tears.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,500
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Three letters signed by R. Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop, dean of the Grodno yeshiva. Hrodna (Grodno), 1932-1933.
Letters in Hebrew and Yiddish, addressed to yeshiva donors. Two of the letters are typewritten and hand signed: "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop". The third letter was written by a scribe, and hand signed: "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop". Two letters are addressed to R. Nissan HaLevi, a descendant of "the outstanding Torah scholar, R. Akiva Eger".
R. Shimon Yehuda Shkop (1860-1939), a disciple of R. Chaim Soloveitchik in the Volozhin yeshiva. He served as dean of the Telz yeshiva and later the Shaar HaTorah yeshiva in Grodno, where he transmitted to his many students his innovative method of logical study - approach adopted by the entire Torah world until this day.
3 letters, official stationery. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and stains. Tears and repairs.
Letters in Hebrew and Yiddish, addressed to yeshiva donors. Two of the letters are typewritten and hand signed: "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop". The third letter was written by a scribe, and hand signed: "Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop". Two letters are addressed to R. Nissan HaLevi, a descendant of "the outstanding Torah scholar, R. Akiva Eger".
R. Shimon Yehuda Shkop (1860-1939), a disciple of R. Chaim Soloveitchik in the Volozhin yeshiva. He served as dean of the Telz yeshiva and later the Shaar HaTorah yeshiva in Grodno, where he transmitted to his many students his innovative method of logical study - approach adopted by the entire Torah world until this day.
3 letters, official stationery. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and stains. Tears and repairs.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $400
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Letter handwritten and signed by the famous Torah scholar R. Meir Dan Plotzky, author of Kli Chemda. London, [25th Nissan 1921].
Sent to R. Tzvi Hirsch Ferber, rabbi in London, requesting an urgent meeting with him the next day. Signed: "Your faithful friend, Meir Dan Refael son of R. C.Y. [R. Chaim Yitzchak]".
The renowned R. Meir Dan Plotzky (1866-1928), a prominent Polish rabbi in the early 20th century. One of the founders of Agudath Yisrael in Poland and member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He was one of the most brilliant Torah scholars in Poland, and his book Kli Chemda on the Torah was highly cherished by leading Polish Torah scholars.
Small postcard. 9X11.5 cm. Good condition.
Postmarks dated May 3, 1921. It is known that in the spring of 1921, R. Plotzky visited England and Belgium.
Sent to R. Tzvi Hirsch Ferber, rabbi in London, requesting an urgent meeting with him the next day. Signed: "Your faithful friend, Meir Dan Refael son of R. C.Y. [R. Chaim Yitzchak]".
The renowned R. Meir Dan Plotzky (1866-1928), a prominent Polish rabbi in the early 20th century. One of the founders of Agudath Yisrael in Poland and member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. He was one of the most brilliant Torah scholars in Poland, and his book Kli Chemda on the Torah was highly cherished by leading Polish Torah scholars.
Small postcard. 9X11.5 cm. Good condition.
Postmarks dated May 3, 1921. It is known that in the spring of 1921, R. Plotzky visited England and Belgium.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $400
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Letter (approx. 8 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser Rabbi of Debrecen, addressed to R. Fishel Sussman Sofer, Orthodox rabbi of Budapest. [Debrecen, 1940].
Written at the foot of a (printed) letter from the Central Bureau of the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Communities, cautioning 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. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser added in his handwriting that he agrees to the publicizing of his signature on these cautions.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ktav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[1] leaf. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
Written at the foot of a (printed) letter from the Central Bureau of the Autonomous Orthodox Jewish Communities, cautioning 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. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser added in his handwriting that he agrees to the publicizing of his signature on these cautions.
R. Shlomo Tzvi HaKohen Strasser (1863-1953), grandson of the Ktav Sofer, rabbi in several Hungarian cities, including Debrecen.
[1] leaf. Approx. 25.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and folding marks.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $300
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Letter signed by R. Aharon Kotler. Kletsk, Av 1928.
Appeal to the community of Helsingfors (Helsinki, capital of Finland) for assistance in financing a building for the yeshiva.
Official stationery of the yeshiva, written by a scribe and signed by the dean - R. Aharon Kotler (with stamps of the yeshiva).
[1] leaf. Official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Archive stamp. Filing holes, slightly affecting text.
Appeal to the community of Helsingfors (Helsinki, capital of Finland) for assistance in financing a building for the yeshiva.
Official stationery of the yeshiva, written by a scribe and signed by the dean - R. Aharon Kotler (with stamps of the yeshiva).
[1] leaf. Official stationery. 28 cm. Good condition. Archive stamp. Filing holes, slightly affecting text.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $1,000
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Three letters signed by R. Aharon Kotler - approbations for the publishing of books of the Rishonim based on manuscripts. United States, Cheshvan 1955, Elul 1960 and Tevet 1961.
The recipients of the recommendations are R. Moshe Yehuda HaKohen Blau and R. Tzvi HaKohen Zarkowski, who worked on publishing books of the Rishonim on the Talmud, based on manuscripts. The letters are written by a scribe on the official stationery of the Lakewood yeshiva, hand-signed by R. Aharon Kotler.
3 letters, official stationery. Size varies. Good condition. Stains.
The recipients of the recommendations are R. Moshe Yehuda HaKohen Blau and R. Tzvi HaKohen Zarkowski, who worked on publishing books of the Rishonim on the Talmud, based on manuscripts. The letters are written by a scribe on the official stationery of the Lakewood yeshiva, hand-signed by R. Aharon Kotler.
3 letters, official stationery. Size varies. Good condition. Stains.
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