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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Document recording a Beit Din act regarding the collection of ketubah dues, signed by prominent rabbis of Jerusalem, who served one after the other as Rishon LeTzion: R. Shlomo Moshe Suzin, R. Yonah Moshe Navon and R. Avraham Chaim Gagin - HaRav Agan. Jerusalem, Cheshvan 1835.
R. Shlomo Moshe Suzin, the first signatory on this document, was the chief rabbi of Jerusalem - the Rishon LeTzion (since 1824). He was one of the scholars of the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists, and travelled several times as an emissary to North Africa. He headed the Bnei Moshe yeshiva he founded in Jerusalem. He entertained close ties with R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, and with the latter's colleagues, founders of the Ashkenazi settlement in Jerusalem. Many responsa he authored appear in the books of contemporary Torah scholars, and many more remain in manuscript. He affixed his signature to the present document merely a month before his passing, 28th Kislev 1835.
R. Suzin was succeeded by R. Yonah Moshe Navon, second signatory on this document (on the left) and dayan in R. Suzin's Beit Din. He also travelled as emissary on behalf the Jerusalem community, following Napoleon's attack on Eretz Israel which caused much sufferings to the Jews of the city. His novellae were published in his grandfather's book, Nechpah BaKesef. He was of great assistance in establishing the Ashkenazi community in the city, and redeeming the Churvah courtyard. He passed away in Tevet 1841.
R. Avraham Chaim Gagin - HaRav Agan, whose signature appears here as third dayan in the Beit Din, was the son-in-law in his second marriage of the kabbalist R. Refael Avraham Shalom Mizrachi, grandson of the Rashash. He headed the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists. He authored many works, including Minchah Tehorah on tractate Menachot, his responsa book Chukei Chaim, and his homilies Chaim MiYerushalayim. He succeeded R. Yonah Moshe Navon as Rishon LeTzion (after R. Yehuda Refael Navon, who resigned after several months). HaRav Agan was the first whose appointment as chief rabbi of Jerusalem was recognized by the Turkish authorities, and as such served as the first Chacham Bashi of Jerusalem (this title accorded him greater authority). He passed away at the young age of 33, in 1848.
[1] double leaf. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears. Folding marks.
R. Shlomo Moshe Suzin, the first signatory on this document, was the chief rabbi of Jerusalem - the Rishon LeTzion (since 1824). He was one of the scholars of the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists, and travelled several times as an emissary to North Africa. He headed the Bnei Moshe yeshiva he founded in Jerusalem. He entertained close ties with R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow disciple of the Gaon of Vilna, and with the latter's colleagues, founders of the Ashkenazi settlement in Jerusalem. Many responsa he authored appear in the books of contemporary Torah scholars, and many more remain in manuscript. He affixed his signature to the present document merely a month before his passing, 28th Kislev 1835.
R. Suzin was succeeded by R. Yonah Moshe Navon, second signatory on this document (on the left) and dayan in R. Suzin's Beit Din. He also travelled as emissary on behalf the Jerusalem community, following Napoleon's attack on Eretz Israel which caused much sufferings to the Jews of the city. His novellae were published in his grandfather's book, Nechpah BaKesef. He was of great assistance in establishing the Ashkenazi community in the city, and redeeming the Churvah courtyard. He passed away in Tevet 1841.
R. Avraham Chaim Gagin - HaRav Agan, whose signature appears here as third dayan in the Beit Din, was the son-in-law in his second marriage of the kabbalist R. Refael Avraham Shalom Mizrachi, grandson of the Rashash. He headed the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists. He authored many works, including Minchah Tehorah on tractate Menachot, his responsa book Chukei Chaim, and his homilies Chaim MiYerushalayim. He succeeded R. Yonah Moshe Navon as Rishon LeTzion (after R. Yehuda Refael Navon, who resigned after several months). HaRav Agan was the first whose appointment as chief rabbi of Jerusalem was recognized by the Turkish authorities, and as such served as the first Chacham Bashi of Jerusalem (this title accorded him greater authority). He passed away at the young age of 33, in 1848.
[1] double leaf. 33 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears. Folding marks.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Avodat HaKodesh, laws, practices, segulot and Tikkunim, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1841.
Avodat Kodesh is a general name for the seven books of the Chida included in this volume.
The first Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem. The book begins with a foreword by the printer (leaves [2b]-[4]). This foreword is a renowned and notable source documenting the history of Eretz Israel, of the Galilee and of Damascene Jewry. The famous printer R. Yisrael Bak (1797-1874) was a disciple of leaders of the Chassidic movement, Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin. He operated a printing press in Berditchev, and later in Safed. After the earthquake of 1837, he established a printing press in Jerusalem - the first printing press in Jerusalem to print Hebrew books and the only press in the city until the 1860s.
A few handwritten glosses.
[3], 111 leaves. Lacking first (engraved) title page. 15.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. Marginal open tears to several leaves, affecting text on leaves 27-29. Old binding, damaged.
Avodat Kodesh is a general name for the seven books of the Chida included in this volume.
The first Hebrew book printed in Jerusalem. The book begins with a foreword by the printer (leaves [2b]-[4]). This foreword is a renowned and notable source documenting the history of Eretz Israel, of the Galilee and of Damascene Jewry. The famous printer R. Yisrael Bak (1797-1874) was a disciple of leaders of the Chassidic movement, Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin. He operated a printing press in Berditchev, and later in Safed. After the earthquake of 1837, he established a printing press in Jerusalem - the first printing press in Jerusalem to print Hebrew books and the only press in the city until the 1860s.
A few handwritten glosses.
[3], 111 leaves. Lacking first (engraved) title page. 15.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Extensive worming, affecting text. Marginal open tears to several leaves, affecting text on leaves 27-29. Old binding, damaged.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Siddur Tefillat Yisrael, Sephardi-rite, with laws, piyyutim and supplications. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, 1842. The first siddur to be printed in Jerusalem.
The title page lauds the superiority and sanctity of the book, which was printed in Jerusalem in absolute holiness.
Many approbations from Sephardi Torah scholars of Jerusalem, Safed, Tiberias and Hebron, and from Ashkenazi Torah scholars of Jerusalem. The "approbation" by the Jerusalemite rabbis printed on the verso of the title page is an authorization from the end of 1840 granting R. Yisrael Bak the exclusive rights to print books in Jerusalem. Additional approbation from the rabbis of Jerusalem (dated Iyar 1842) on leaf 3.
In his introduction, the printer describes the ordeals he underwent in Safed, culminating with the great earthquake which compelled him to relocate to Jerusalem.
The famous printer R. Yisrael Bak (1797-1874) was a disciple of leaders of the Chassidic movement, Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin. He operated a printing press in Berditchev, and later in Safed. After the earthquake of 1837, he established a printing press in Jerusalem - the first printing press in Jerusalem to print Hebrew books and the only press in the city until the 1860s.
Signature on title page: "Yaakov de Pinto".
152 leaves. Approx. 15 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Many stains, large stains and wear to some leaves. Several tears. Several leaves with many creases (one leaf partially detached). Old binding, with damaged leather spine.
The title page lauds the superiority and sanctity of the book, which was printed in Jerusalem in absolute holiness.
Many approbations from Sephardi Torah scholars of Jerusalem, Safed, Tiberias and Hebron, and from Ashkenazi Torah scholars of Jerusalem. The "approbation" by the Jerusalemite rabbis printed on the verso of the title page is an authorization from the end of 1840 granting R. Yisrael Bak the exclusive rights to print books in Jerusalem. Additional approbation from the rabbis of Jerusalem (dated Iyar 1842) on leaf 3.
In his introduction, the printer describes the ordeals he underwent in Safed, culminating with the great earthquake which compelled him to relocate to Jerusalem.
The famous printer R. Yisrael Bak (1797-1874) was a disciple of leaders of the Chassidic movement, Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin. He operated a printing press in Berditchev, and later in Safed. After the earthquake of 1837, he established a printing press in Jerusalem - the first printing press in Jerusalem to print Hebrew books and the only press in the city until the 1860s.
Signature on title page: "Yaakov de Pinto".
152 leaves. Approx. 15 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Many stains, large stains and wear to some leaves. Several tears. Several leaves with many creases (one leaf partially detached). Old binding, with damaged leather spine.
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![Order of Azharot by R. Yitzchak son of Reuven [Albargeloni], Maghrebian rite. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael son of R. Avraham [Bak],](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale81a-public/208.jpg "Order of Azharot for Shavuot, Maghrebian Rite - Jerusalem, 1842 - Earl")
Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Order of Azharot by R. Yitzchak son of Reuven [Albargeloni], Maghrebian rite. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael son of R. Avraham [Bak], 1842.
Published by R. Moshe Edrehi, who included an interesting foreword with his biography and the account of the tribulations he endured while immigrating to Jerusalem. With his signature at the foot of the title page. Other signatures in Sephardic script on the title page.
[24] leaves. 14 cm. Good condition. Stains (including several dark stains). Minor worming to inner margins. Old binding with leather spine.
Published by R. Moshe Edrehi, who included an interesting foreword with his biography and the account of the tribulations he endured while immigrating to Jerusalem. With his signature at the foot of the title page. Other signatures in Sephardic script on the title page.
[24] leaves. 14 cm. Good condition. Stains (including several dark stains). Minor worming to inner margins. Old binding with leather spine.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Two books by R. Yitzchak Farhi bound together, amongst the first Hebrew books printed in Jerusalem:
• Matok MiDevash, ethics, by R. Yitzchak Farhi. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1842]. First edition (this book was later reprinted in many editions).
• Tuv Yerushalayim, on the virtue of the Holy Land and the administration of its inhabitants. By R. Yitzchak Farhi. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1842]. First edition.
Regulations and approbations (in Ladino) which were omitted from Sefer HaTakanot VeHaskamot printed in that time in Jerusalem were included in the final leaves.
Dedication by the author to the wealthy R. Akiva Lehren of Amsterdam on the front endpaper.
The author, the kabbalist R. Yitzchak Farhi (1782-1853), known as the Maggid HaYerushalmi, leading Torah scholar of Jerusalem in his times. He also served as emissary, and published his many works during his travels.
[1], 2-46 leaves; [2], 16, [4], 17-20, [2] leaves. Each of final two leaves comprised of two leaves pasted together (original, perhaps to hide a printing error). 14.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Open tear in corner of one leaf of Tuv Yerushalayim, slightly affecting text. Original binding, worn, covered with marbled paper, with leather spine.
• Matok MiDevash, ethics, by R. Yitzchak Farhi. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1842]. First edition (this book was later reprinted in many editions).
• Tuv Yerushalayim, on the virtue of the Holy Land and the administration of its inhabitants. By R. Yitzchak Farhi. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1842]. First edition.
Regulations and approbations (in Ladino) which were omitted from Sefer HaTakanot VeHaskamot printed in that time in Jerusalem were included in the final leaves.
Dedication by the author to the wealthy R. Akiva Lehren of Amsterdam on the front endpaper.
The author, the kabbalist R. Yitzchak Farhi (1782-1853), known as the Maggid HaYerushalmi, leading Torah scholar of Jerusalem in his times. He also served as emissary, and published his many works during his travels.
[1], 2-46 leaves; [2], 16, [4], 17-20, [2] leaves. Each of final two leaves comprised of two leaves pasted together (original, perhaps to hide a printing error). 14.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Open tear in corner of one leaf of Tuv Yerushalayim, slightly affecting text. Original binding, worn, covered with marbled paper, with leather spine.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Beit Yosef Chadash, Torah novellae on halachah and aggada, ethics and public matters, by R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger, author of Lev HaIvri. Jerusalem, [1875-1881].
A leather label is affixed inside the binding (apparently, a piece from an earlier binding), embossed with the author’s dedication to Baron Shimon Wolf (Wilhelm Carl) von Rothschild: "Gift in honor of the great Jewish notable, Rabbi Shimon Wolf, Baron von Rothschild - from the author of Lev HaIvri".
The book was printed between 1875 and 1881 in two printing houses. The printing began in the printing house of R. Yoel Moshe Solomon, who refused to continue printing it once he realized the polemic content of the book. The printing was resumed in the HaIvri printing house (owned by R. Yitzchak Goscinny). Parts of the book were distributed before the printing was finished, which resulted in many variations between the few surviving copies of the book. This copy of Beit Yosef Chadash contains the index leaves and the introductions that do not appear in most copies.
The author, R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger (1835-1922), author of Lev HaIvri, disciple of leading Hungarian rabbis. He was one of the most prominent zealots who fought the Reform and Haskalah movements, and continued this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of the Jewish settlements throughout Eretz Israel, and came into conflict with leaders of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chaluka (distribution of funds), and over other affairs. His opposition is voiced in the present book, which aroused a fierce dispute, with polemic booklets being published on both sides.
[15], 2-124 leaves. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Some dry paper. Stains, tears and wear. Marginal damage to leaves [2-3] of Maftechot HaBayit, with loss of text (repaired with paper). New leather binding.
A leather label is affixed inside the binding (apparently, a piece from an earlier binding), embossed with the author’s dedication to Baron Shimon Wolf (Wilhelm Carl) von Rothschild: "Gift in honor of the great Jewish notable, Rabbi Shimon Wolf, Baron von Rothschild - from the author of Lev HaIvri".
The book was printed between 1875 and 1881 in two printing houses. The printing began in the printing house of R. Yoel Moshe Solomon, who refused to continue printing it once he realized the polemic content of the book. The printing was resumed in the HaIvri printing house (owned by R. Yitzchak Goscinny). Parts of the book were distributed before the printing was finished, which resulted in many variations between the few surviving copies of the book. This copy of Beit Yosef Chadash contains the index leaves and the introductions that do not appear in most copies.
The author, R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger (1835-1922), author of Lev HaIvri, disciple of leading Hungarian rabbis. He was one of the most prominent zealots who fought the Reform and Haskalah movements, and continued this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of the Jewish settlements throughout Eretz Israel, and came into conflict with leaders of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chaluka (distribution of funds), and over other affairs. His opposition is voiced in the present book, which aroused a fierce dispute, with polemic booklets being published on both sides.
[15], 2-124 leaves. Approx. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Some dry paper. Stains, tears and wear. Marginal damage to leaves [2-3] of Maftechot HaBayit, with loss of text (repaired with paper). New leather binding.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Letter from Moses Montefiore, addressed to R. Shlomo Meyuchas of Jerusalem, who was staying in Gibraltar. London, 1874.
Written by a secretary on official stationery ("Holy Land"), signed by Montefiore in Hebrew, in square script.
[1] leaf. 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases.
Written by a secretary on official stationery ("Holy Land"), signed by Montefiore in Hebrew, in square script.
[1] leaf. 20 cm. Good condition. Folding marks and creases.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Handwritten leaf, responsum on the topic of heter meah rabbanim (consent of one hundred rabbis) permitting the marriage of a man whose first wife became mentally ill, signed by six dayanim of the Jerusalem Ashkenazi Batei Din, with another 30 signatures of rabbis and leading Torah scholars in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Sivan 1912.
Signatures of the heads of the Perushim and Chassidic batei din: R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, R. Lipman David (Shuvaks), R. Aryeh Leib son of R. E.D. (R. Leib Dayan, Hershler), R. Tzvi Pesach Frank and R. Betzalel Yeshaya Bernstein. Signatures of the rabbis: R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, R. Eliyahu Pinchas HaKohen Mareina, R. Yosef Shimshelevitz, R. Yosef Gershon Hurwitz, R. Mendel Naeh, R. Zerach Reuven Braverman, R. Baruch Shlomo Rabinowitz, R. Yisrael Ze’ev Mintzberg, and many other signatures.
[1] leaf (written on both sides), official stationery. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear to folds.
Signatures of the heads of the Perushim and Chassidic batei din: R. Moshe Nachum Wallenstein, R. Lipman David (Shuvaks), R. Aryeh Leib son of R. E.D. (R. Leib Dayan, Hershler), R. Tzvi Pesach Frank and R. Betzalel Yeshaya Bernstein. Signatures of the rabbis: R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, R. Eliyahu Pinchas HaKohen Mareina, R. Yosef Shimshelevitz, R. Yosef Gershon Hurwitz, R. Mendel Naeh, R. Zerach Reuven Braverman, R. Baruch Shlomo Rabinowitz, R. Yisrael Ze’ev Mintzberg, and many other signatures.
[1] leaf (written on both sides), official stationery. 28 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear to folds.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Large handwritten recommendation, issued by the rabbis of Marrakesh and with their signatures, given to the emissaries R. Eliyahu Illouz and his son R. Yosef Chaim Illouz, who were on a mission in Morocco. Marrakesh, [1900].
Large certificate, in neat scribal script. Signed by the Torah scholars and rabbis of Marrakesh: the head of the Beit Din R. Yaakov Benchaim; and the dayanim R. Avraham Benmoha, R. Yemin Kohen and R. Avraham Zrihen.
Additional authorization signed by R. Shlomo Assabag, also a dayan and rabbi in Marrakesh.
R. Eliyahu Illouz (1860-1929), rabbi of Tiberias, travelled on behalf of the Tiberias community to Morocco in the 1890s, and again in 1899 together with his son, R. Yosef Chaim Illouz (1880-1961), also a leading Torah scholar in Tiberias.
46X37 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Folding marks. Tears to folds and margins, affecting text.
Large certificate, in neat scribal script. Signed by the Torah scholars and rabbis of Marrakesh: the head of the Beit Din R. Yaakov Benchaim; and the dayanim R. Avraham Benmoha, R. Yemin Kohen and R. Avraham Zrihen.
Additional authorization signed by R. Shlomo Assabag, also a dayan and rabbi in Marrakesh.
R. Eliyahu Illouz (1860-1929), rabbi of Tiberias, travelled on behalf of the Tiberias community to Morocco in the 1890s, and again in 1899 together with his son, R. Yosef Chaim Illouz (1880-1961), also a leading Torah scholar in Tiberias.
46X37 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Folding marks. Tears to folds and margins, affecting text.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Large manuscript certificate on parchment, emissary letter for R. Eliyahu Adahan, who was sent by Kollelot Rabbi Meir Baal HaNess to the Maghreb (Morocco and Algeria): Fez, Sefrou, Meknes, Debdou, Rabat, Salé and other cities. With the signatures of many Tiberias rabbis. Tiberias, [1907].
Large parchment sheet with a rounded top. Square and semi-cursive (Rashi) script. Decorated with verses at the top. Some letters are enlarged for emphasis and ornamentation.
The emissary letter describes the financial difficulties of the yeshiva, as well as the salvations and miracles experienced by those who donate in the name of R. Meir Baal HaNess.
At the foot of the certificate there are dozens of calligraphic signatures of rabbis of Tiberias. The signatories include: R. Eliyahu Illouz, R. Elazar Bahloul, R. Eliyahu Benkiki, R. Betzalel Chai Assabag, R. David Reina, R. Chaim HaLevi Bensoussan, R. Yehuda Toledano, R. Yosef Chaim Illouz, R. Yaakov Bukai, R. Yaakov Vaknin, R. Yaakov Chai Zrihen, R. Yaakov Moshe Toledano, R. Yaakov Tzuri, R. Yitzchak Meir HaLevi Bensoussan, R. Machlouf Shetrit, R. Moshe Avraham Hamaoui, R. Moshe Meir Chai Elyakim, R. Nissim Eliyahu Maman, R. Azariah Chaim HaLevi, R. Akiva Chiya Bahloul, R. Shalom Arouah, R. Shlomo Bensamon, R. Shimon Vaknin, and others. Heading the list of signatories is a calligraphic signature-stamp of the rabbi of the city, R. Aharon Alhadef.
The emissary, R. Eliyahu Adahan (1852-1925) was a rabbi in Tiberias. He served for a while as shochet and bodek in Shechem. He travelled as emissary on behalf of the Sephardi Kollelot to Bukhara, Morocco and Algeria.
Large parchment sheet. 69 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and creases. Some signatures faded.
Large parchment sheet with a rounded top. Square and semi-cursive (Rashi) script. Decorated with verses at the top. Some letters are enlarged for emphasis and ornamentation.
The emissary letter describes the financial difficulties of the yeshiva, as well as the salvations and miracles experienced by those who donate in the name of R. Meir Baal HaNess.
At the foot of the certificate there are dozens of calligraphic signatures of rabbis of Tiberias. The signatories include: R. Eliyahu Illouz, R. Elazar Bahloul, R. Eliyahu Benkiki, R. Betzalel Chai Assabag, R. David Reina, R. Chaim HaLevi Bensoussan, R. Yehuda Toledano, R. Yosef Chaim Illouz, R. Yaakov Bukai, R. Yaakov Vaknin, R. Yaakov Chai Zrihen, R. Yaakov Moshe Toledano, R. Yaakov Tzuri, R. Yitzchak Meir HaLevi Bensoussan, R. Machlouf Shetrit, R. Moshe Avraham Hamaoui, R. Moshe Meir Chai Elyakim, R. Nissim Eliyahu Maman, R. Azariah Chaim HaLevi, R. Akiva Chiya Bahloul, R. Shalom Arouah, R. Shlomo Bensamon, R. Shimon Vaknin, and others. Heading the list of signatories is a calligraphic signature-stamp of the rabbi of the city, R. Aharon Alhadef.
The emissary, R. Eliyahu Adahan (1852-1925) was a rabbi in Tiberias. He served for a while as shochet and bodek in Shechem. He travelled as emissary on behalf of the Sephardi Kollelot to Bukhara, Morocco and Algeria.
Large parchment sheet. 69 cm. Good condition. Stains, folding marks and creases. Some signatures faded.
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
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Large collection of letters, documents and printed leaves. Jerusalem and other places, ca. 1910s-1930s.
Most of the letters are from the archive of R. Yosef Deutsch of Jerusalem, who travelled to the United States as emissary of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot in the 1920s. A small part are from the archive of Kollel Vilna in Jerusalem.
The collection includes: certificates (in English) signed by the rabbis of Jerusalem, 1918; agreement between R. Yosef Deutsch and the administration of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot, 1923; protocol signed by the heads of the Kollel, 1922; and various letters, contracts and documents.
55 items, including 50 signed letters. Size and condition vary.
Most of the letters are from the archive of R. Yosef Deutsch of Jerusalem, who travelled to the United States as emissary of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot in the 1920s. A small part are from the archive of Kollel Vilna in Jerusalem.
The collection includes: certificates (in English) signed by the rabbis of Jerusalem, 1918; agreement between R. Yosef Deutsch and the administration of Kollel Shomrei HaChomot, 1923; protocol signed by the heads of the Kollel, 1922; and various letters, contracts and documents.
55 items, including 50 signed letters. Size and condition vary.
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Jerusalem and Eretz Israel – Letters, Documents and Books
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Auction 82 - Part I - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
August 24, 2021
Opening: $300
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Certificate of distinction awarded to a student, signed by the deans of the Shomrei HaChomot boys' school in Jerusalem, with two lines handwritten and signed by R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinsky "chief rabbi of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel". Jerusalem, [Cheshvan 1934].
Certificate in calligraphic and cursive script (in color), awarded to the student Mordechai Eichler, who successfully passed the test on tractate Bava Metzia with commentaries, signed by R. Amram Yosef Wallenstein and R. Lipa Zalman Weber.
At the foot of the leaf, two lines handwritten, signed and stamped by the Maharitz Dushinsky, with blessings that he should preserve and increase his Torah knowledge.
R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinky - the Maharitz Dushinsky (1868-1949), leading Hungarian Torah scholar and yeshiva dean, and later chief rabbi of the Edah HaCharedit and leader of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel.
[1] double leaf. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears and wear. Folding marks.
Certificate in calligraphic and cursive script (in color), awarded to the student Mordechai Eichler, who successfully passed the test on tractate Bava Metzia with commentaries, signed by R. Amram Yosef Wallenstein and R. Lipa Zalman Weber.
At the foot of the leaf, two lines handwritten, signed and stamped by the Maharitz Dushinsky, with blessings that he should preserve and increase his Torah knowledge.
R. Yosef Tzvi Dushinky - the Maharitz Dushinsky (1868-1949), leading Hungarian Torah scholar and yeshiva dean, and later chief rabbi of the Edah HaCharedit and leader of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel.
[1] double leaf. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Tears and wear. Folding marks.
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Jerusalem and Eretz Israel – Letters, Documents and Books
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