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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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R. Yehuda Yidel Hurwitz of Głogów served as rabbi and posek of Maastricht, capital of the province of Limburg in the south of the Netherlands (see: Pinkas HaKehillot, Holland, p. 339). The village farms of Limburg produced kosher cheeses which were marketed throughout Germany and the Netherlands. These kashrut certificates constitute a documentation of this Jewish industry, primarily operated by the Eijsden Jewish community in the province of Limburg, situated near the borders of Belgium and Germany.
Two letters. 18.5 and 19.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. One letter bears a collector’s stamp.
Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yehuda Yidel Hurwitz, posek in Maastricht. Iyar 1807 and Tammuz 1808. Official wax stamp of the rabbi, with the inscription: "Yehuda Yidel son of R. Shaul of Głogów".
Kashrut certificates for Chalav Yisrael cheeses produced under his supervision "through worthy and faithful supervisors, and I myself also went to the pens in Limburg where the cheeses are produced". At the foot of the 1807 certificate, for the cheeses of Avraham of Eijsden, is another letter in Yiddish, a delivery certificate for 415 pieces of cheese, handwritten and signed by Yaakov son of Avraham of Eijsden, written "at the instruction of my father". The 1808 certificate was given for the cheeses of Leiser of Eijsden.
Two letters. 18.5 and 19.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. One letter bears a collector’s stamp.
Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Yehuda Yidel Hurwitz, posek in Maastricht. Iyar 1807 and Tammuz 1808. Official wax stamp of the rabbi, with the inscription: "Yehuda Yidel son of R. Shaul of Głogów".
Kashrut certificates for Chalav Yisrael cheeses produced under his supervision "through worthy and faithful supervisors, and I myself also went to the pens in Limburg where the cheeses are produced". At the foot of the 1807 certificate, for the cheeses of Avraham of Eijsden, is another letter in Yiddish, a delivery certificate for 415 pieces of cheese, handwritten and signed by Yaakov son of Avraham of Eijsden, written "at the instruction of my father". The 1808 certificate was given for the cheeses of Leiser of Eijsden.
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Long letter (3 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Eger, sent to his friend R. Avraham Abele Davidson Rabbi of Biała. [Warsaw], Cheshvan 1824.
Responsum regarding the laws of writing a Torah scroll. Apparently, this is the original letter that was sent. At the top of the leaf is an early inscription (in a different handwriting), which records the copying of the letter into the booklet of responsa of R. Shlomo: "In the copying of responsa, Part I, leaf 3". This letter was printed with changes in the book Responsa Rabbi Shlomo Eger (Jerusalem, 1983, Orach Chaim, Chapter 36).
R. Shlomo Eger (1786-1852), a leading Torah scholar in his times, second son of R. Akiva Eger (and brother-in-law of the Chatam Sofer), was among the most learned and wealthy Warsaw residents. After losing his fortune during the Polish "November Uprising" (supported by R. Shlomo Eger, R. Chaim Davidson and R. Berish Meisels), he was appointed as rabbi of Kalish in 1831. In 1840, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Posen. He edited and published his father’s responsa and novellae, adding a few of his own novellae to these books. He authored Gilyon Maharsha on the Talmud and on the Shulchan Aruch, Responsa Rabbi Shlomo Eger printed by Mossad HaRav Kook (Jerusalem, 1983-1985), and Sefer HaIkarim - explanations of halachic principles (Jerusalem, 1991-1996).
The recipient of the letter is R. Avraham Abele Rabbi of Biała, eldest son of R. Chaim Davidson of Warsaw, a great Torah scholar who served as rabbi of Biała from a young age. He died young, during the lifetime of his father R. Chaim Davidson (see: Bromberg, MiGedolei HaTorah VehaChassidut, XV, p. 126; Mishpachat Davidson, p. 50).
[1] double leaf (3 written pages). 19.5 cm. Thick, greenish paper. Good condition. Stains.
Responsum regarding the laws of writing a Torah scroll. Apparently, this is the original letter that was sent. At the top of the leaf is an early inscription (in a different handwriting), which records the copying of the letter into the booklet of responsa of R. Shlomo: "In the copying of responsa, Part I, leaf 3". This letter was printed with changes in the book Responsa Rabbi Shlomo Eger (Jerusalem, 1983, Orach Chaim, Chapter 36).
R. Shlomo Eger (1786-1852), a leading Torah scholar in his times, second son of R. Akiva Eger (and brother-in-law of the Chatam Sofer), was among the most learned and wealthy Warsaw residents. After losing his fortune during the Polish "November Uprising" (supported by R. Shlomo Eger, R. Chaim Davidson and R. Berish Meisels), he was appointed as rabbi of Kalish in 1831. In 1840, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Posen. He edited and published his father’s responsa and novellae, adding a few of his own novellae to these books. He authored Gilyon Maharsha on the Talmud and on the Shulchan Aruch, Responsa Rabbi Shlomo Eger printed by Mossad HaRav Kook (Jerusalem, 1983-1985), and Sefer HaIkarim - explanations of halachic principles (Jerusalem, 1991-1996).
The recipient of the letter is R. Avraham Abele Rabbi of Biała, eldest son of R. Chaim Davidson of Warsaw, a great Torah scholar who served as rabbi of Biała from a young age. He died young, during the lifetime of his father R. Chaim Davidson (see: Bromberg, MiGedolei HaTorah VehaChassidut, XV, p. 126; Mishpachat Davidson, p. 50).
[1] double leaf (3 written pages). 19.5 cm. Thick, greenish paper. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Letter of halachic queries pertaining to laws of divorce, signed by the Rabbi of the city R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe (disciple of R. Akiva Eger) and the dayanim in his Beit Din: R. "Yisrael Frenkel" and R. "Yehuda Leib son of… [Yoffe?]". Fordon, Cheshvan 1846.
Halachic queries addressed to the Rabbi of Posen (Poznań) R. Shlomo Eger, regarding a divorce which was not delivered in accordance with Halacha, and the ban of Rabbenu Gershom prohibiting polygamy and divorcing a woman against her will. Parts of this question were analyzed at length in his responsa book (Responsa of R. M. Yoffe, Hamburg, 1852, section 4). This letter discloses details of the matter and halachic aspects which are only mentioned briefly and alluded to in the book. In sections 5-10 of the book, more responsa letters regarding this same issue are quoted, including R. Shlomo Eger’s response to this letter.
R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe (1803-1868, Otzar HaRabbanim 14219), was a foremost disciple of R. Akiva Eger and studied in his yeshiva for eight years. Due to his teacher’s great fondness of him, he was dubbed "the Rebbe’s Bachur". After his wedding with the daughter of R. David of Krotoszyn, R. Mordechai Michael studied Torah, adamantly refusing to assume a rabbinic position, until all his possessions were destroyed in the great fire which broke out in Krotoszyn in 1827. He then began serving as Rabbi of nearby Zduny, and later of Schneidemühl (Piła) in the Poznań area. In ca. 1845-1846, he went to serve as Rabbi of Fordon (Bydgoszcz, northern Poland-Prussia), leaving the rabbinate in 1849 in favor of studying Torah in the famous Hamburg Kloiz, where he disseminated Torah for 18 years. He exchanged extensive Halachic correspondence with his teacher R. Akiva Eger and the latter’s son R. Shlomo Eger. See for example, in Teshuvot Chadashot by R. Akiva Eger (Jerusalem 1978, Even HaEzer, section 1) a responsum from R. Akiva Eger to his disciple R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe, where he expresses his amazement at the latter addressing him with additional honorific titles apart from "rabbi". In 1834, he published his first book Beit Menachem (Krotoszyn, 1834). In 1852, he published in Hamburg his second composition named Responsa of R. M. Yoffe, consisting of halachic rulings and correspondence he exchanged with the rabbis of his generation, including his teacher R. Akiva Eger and his son R. Shlomo Eger. He edited Responsa Maharach Or Zarua from an early manuscript, inserting sources and notes (published in Leipzig, 1860), together with his colleague from the Kloiz R. Elyakim Getschlik Schlesinger (the holy R. Getsch). A small number of his novellae were printed in the Shomer Tzion HaNe’eman periodical, published in Altona by the Aruch LaNer. Four of the Aruch LaNer’s responsa to R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe were published in Responsa Binyan Zion in 1860.
[1] double leaf: [3] written pages + [1] page with address and postmarks. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Folding marks. Tears to pp. [3]-[4], loss of text.
Halachic queries addressed to the Rabbi of Posen (Poznań) R. Shlomo Eger, regarding a divorce which was not delivered in accordance with Halacha, and the ban of Rabbenu Gershom prohibiting polygamy and divorcing a woman against her will. Parts of this question were analyzed at length in his responsa book (Responsa of R. M. Yoffe, Hamburg, 1852, section 4). This letter discloses details of the matter and halachic aspects which are only mentioned briefly and alluded to in the book. In sections 5-10 of the book, more responsa letters regarding this same issue are quoted, including R. Shlomo Eger’s response to this letter.
R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe (1803-1868, Otzar HaRabbanim 14219), was a foremost disciple of R. Akiva Eger and studied in his yeshiva for eight years. Due to his teacher’s great fondness of him, he was dubbed "the Rebbe’s Bachur". After his wedding with the daughter of R. David of Krotoszyn, R. Mordechai Michael studied Torah, adamantly refusing to assume a rabbinic position, until all his possessions were destroyed in the great fire which broke out in Krotoszyn in 1827. He then began serving as Rabbi of nearby Zduny, and later of Schneidemühl (Piła) in the Poznań area. In ca. 1845-1846, he went to serve as Rabbi of Fordon (Bydgoszcz, northern Poland-Prussia), leaving the rabbinate in 1849 in favor of studying Torah in the famous Hamburg Kloiz, where he disseminated Torah for 18 years. He exchanged extensive Halachic correspondence with his teacher R. Akiva Eger and the latter’s son R. Shlomo Eger. See for example, in Teshuvot Chadashot by R. Akiva Eger (Jerusalem 1978, Even HaEzer, section 1) a responsum from R. Akiva Eger to his disciple R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe, where he expresses his amazement at the latter addressing him with additional honorific titles apart from "rabbi". In 1834, he published his first book Beit Menachem (Krotoszyn, 1834). In 1852, he published in Hamburg his second composition named Responsa of R. M. Yoffe, consisting of halachic rulings and correspondence he exchanged with the rabbis of his generation, including his teacher R. Akiva Eger and his son R. Shlomo Eger. He edited Responsa Maharach Or Zarua from an early manuscript, inserting sources and notes (published in Leipzig, 1860), together with his colleague from the Kloiz R. Elyakim Getschlik Schlesinger (the holy R. Getsch). A small number of his novellae were printed in the Shomer Tzion HaNe’eman periodical, published in Altona by the Aruch LaNer. Four of the Aruch LaNer’s responsa to R. Mordechai Michael Yoffe were published in Responsa Binyan Zion in 1860.
[1] double leaf: [3] written pages + [1] page with address and postmarks. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and tears. Folding marks. Tears to pp. [3]-[4], loss of text.
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Lengthy letter (2 pages), handwritten and signed by R. Bendit Goitein. Hidjess (Hőgyész, Hungary), Shevat 1828.
Halachic responsum pertaining to laws of Mikvaot (ritual baths), addressed to R. Yehuda Leib. The responsum begins with an analysis of the ell and fingerbreadth measurements, which concern the volume of water required for a Mikveh. He concludes the responsum: "These are the words of his friend, who is prepared to be of assistance to him and to all who seek wisdom, Bendit Goitein, who resides here, Hidjess".
R. Bendit Goitein (1770-1841), renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi of Hidjess and author of Kesef Nivchar, was one of the greatest Hungarian Torah scholars in his generation. Born in Kojetín, Moravia, he was a close disciple of R. Moshe Münz, Rabbi of Alt-Ofen (Óbuda). After his marriage, he lived in Yarmit (Balassagyarmat), and received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi of the town, R. Ze’ev Wolf Boskowitz, author of Seder Mishna. After R. Ze’ev Wolf left the city, R. Meir Eisenstädter (Maharam Ash) succeeded him as rabbi, and R. Bendit was appointed dayan in his Beit Din. In ca. 1799-1800, R. Bendit went to serve as rabbi of Hidjess, a position he held for 45 years, establishing there a prominent yeshiva. His book Kesef Nivchar, published in Prague in 1827, earned him world-renown until this day. The book summarizes various Talmudic topics, bringing together all the sources on the topic, starting from the words of the Talmud and including the teachings of foremost Acharonim. This book became a fundamental and essential work in Hungarian yeshivot in subsequent generations (as the Chatam Sofer foresaw in his approbation to the book: "This book will become a guide for Torah students"). After toiling for some ten years on a revised edition of this work, R. Bendit passed away before he succeeded in publishing it, and the manuscripts of the new edition were lost during WWII. Parts of his writings which were preserved by the family were published in Zichron Avot (Bnei Brak, 1971), including this responsum which was printed (with slight variations) in section 31.
[1] leaf (written on both sides, approx. 42 autograph lines and signature). 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and stains.
Halachic responsum pertaining to laws of Mikvaot (ritual baths), addressed to R. Yehuda Leib. The responsum begins with an analysis of the ell and fingerbreadth measurements, which concern the volume of water required for a Mikveh. He concludes the responsum: "These are the words of his friend, who is prepared to be of assistance to him and to all who seek wisdom, Bendit Goitein, who resides here, Hidjess".
R. Bendit Goitein (1770-1841), renowned Torah scholar, Rabbi of Hidjess and author of Kesef Nivchar, was one of the greatest Hungarian Torah scholars in his generation. Born in Kojetín, Moravia, he was a close disciple of R. Moshe Münz, Rabbi of Alt-Ofen (Óbuda). After his marriage, he lived in Yarmit (Balassagyarmat), and received rabbinic ordination from the Rabbi of the town, R. Ze’ev Wolf Boskowitz, author of Seder Mishna. After R. Ze’ev Wolf left the city, R. Meir Eisenstädter (Maharam Ash) succeeded him as rabbi, and R. Bendit was appointed dayan in his Beit Din. In ca. 1799-1800, R. Bendit went to serve as rabbi of Hidjess, a position he held for 45 years, establishing there a prominent yeshiva. His book Kesef Nivchar, published in Prague in 1827, earned him world-renown until this day. The book summarizes various Talmudic topics, bringing together all the sources on the topic, starting from the words of the Talmud and including the teachings of foremost Acharonim. This book became a fundamental and essential work in Hungarian yeshivot in subsequent generations (as the Chatam Sofer foresaw in his approbation to the book: "This book will become a guide for Torah students"). After toiling for some ten years on a revised edition of this work, R. Bendit passed away before he succeeded in publishing it, and the manuscripts of the new edition were lost during WWII. Parts of his writings which were preserved by the family were published in Zichron Avot (Bnei Brak, 1971), including this responsum which was printed (with slight variations) in section 31.
[1] leaf (written on both sides, approx. 42 autograph lines and signature). 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and stains.
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Large collection of letters by Hungarian rabbis, from the archive of R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess (Hőgyész), grandson and successor of the Kesef Nivchar. [Hungary, 19th century].
• Leaf containing four letters sent to "Our master, teacher and rabbi" R. Tzvi Goitein in 1831, from his disciples: An interesting letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Sonnenfeld; letter of Torah thoughts handwritten and signed by "Yosef Leib son of Moshe"; letter of Torah thoughts handwritten and signed by "Aharon Felzenburg of Nitra"; letter handwritten and signed by R. "Yitzchak Porit".
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Freund-Grieshaber, disciple of the Chatam Sofer. [Gyönk, 1868]. In the letter, he mentions in passing a thought he heard from his teacher the Chatam Sofer, who remarked that pilpul is considered the crown of the Torah. At the end of the letter, he writes in a somewhat enigmatic way, about buying copies of "the renowned book which is a great necessity for upholding Torah observance". He writes that he agreed together with R. Avraham Pollak to purchase ten copies of the book, and is willing to absorb the cost if he does not succeed in selling them. It is unclear which book he is referring to. This letter was published in Zichron Avot, 1971 (section 81), together with a letter which R. Eliyahu Menachem had sent earlier to R. Moshe Freund. That letter also mentions the book only in elusive terms, yet it appears that R. Azriel Hildesheimer, close friend of R. Eliyahu Menachem, was also involved in this matter.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shaul Friedenthal head of the Bonyhád Beit Din, addressed to R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess. At the foot of the letter, a draft of the reply letter appears, handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein. Bonyhád and Hőgyész, Adar I 1867. [In the book Zichron Avot, section 71, is a lengthy correspondence between R. Shaul Friedenthal, other rabbis and R. Eliyahu Menachem, on the topic discussed in these letters. The published letters are dated: Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar I 1867, 2nd Adar I, 14th Adar I and 20th Adar II, however, this letter from R. Friedenthal dated 8th Adar I 1867
was not included).
• Official stationery paper of R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess - four pages of autograph Torah novellae in his handwriting.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Fischer. Siófok, 1875. Including two pages of Torah novellae handwritten by R. Eliyahu Menachem.
R. Tzvi Hirsh Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess (d. 1859), son and successor of R. Bendit Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess, author of Kesef Nivchar (1770-1841) and son-in-law of R. Eliyahu Teller of Komárom. The son and successor of R. Tzvi Hirsh was R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein (1837-1902). Torah novellae of these three generation of rabbis of Hidjess were printed in the book Zichron Avot (Bnei Brak, 1971), but most of these writings were not included in the book.
R. Moshe Freund-Grieshaber (also known as R. Moshe Paks, 1797-1873), leading disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Son of R. Yitzchak Itzek Grieshaber-Freund Rabbi of Paks. After his marriage in 1815 to the daughter of a wealthy man from Gyönk, he settled there, delving in Torah and worship of G-d without needing to serve as rabbi. Several of the Chatam Sofer’s responsa are addressed to him (see: Kinstlicher, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 358-360).
R. Shaul Friedenthal (d. 1883) was the head of the Bonyhád Beit Din, a position he held for 50 years (since 1833). Son of R. Yehuda Leib Lisa Rabbi of Rechnitz, and son-in-law of R. Shmelke Meisels Rabbi of Jelšovce (1781-1855). In 1856, he published Geviat Shmuel - ethical will of his father-in-law R. Shmelke Meisels and eulogies.
R. Yaakov Fischer of Siófok (d. Tevet 1910), son-in-law of R. Yedidya Gotleib-Fischer (1810-1896), disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who served as rabbi of Stuhlweissenburg (Székesfehérvár; see: Kinstlicher, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 157-159).
5 paper items, containing more than 10 letters and various novellae. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
• Leaf containing four letters sent to "Our master, teacher and rabbi" R. Tzvi Goitein in 1831, from his disciples: An interesting letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Sonnenfeld; letter of Torah thoughts handwritten and signed by "Yosef Leib son of Moshe"; letter of Torah thoughts handwritten and signed by "Aharon Felzenburg of Nitra"; letter handwritten and signed by R. "Yitzchak Porit".
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Moshe Freund-Grieshaber, disciple of the Chatam Sofer. [Gyönk, 1868]. In the letter, he mentions in passing a thought he heard from his teacher the Chatam Sofer, who remarked that pilpul is considered the crown of the Torah. At the end of the letter, he writes in a somewhat enigmatic way, about buying copies of "the renowned book which is a great necessity for upholding Torah observance". He writes that he agreed together with R. Avraham Pollak to purchase ten copies of the book, and is willing to absorb the cost if he does not succeed in selling them. It is unclear which book he is referring to. This letter was published in Zichron Avot, 1971 (section 81), together with a letter which R. Eliyahu Menachem had sent earlier to R. Moshe Freund. That letter also mentions the book only in elusive terms, yet it appears that R. Azriel Hildesheimer, close friend of R. Eliyahu Menachem, was also involved in this matter.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shaul Friedenthal head of the Bonyhád Beit Din, addressed to R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess. At the foot of the letter, a draft of the reply letter appears, handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein. Bonyhád and Hőgyész, Adar I 1867. [In the book Zichron Avot, section 71, is a lengthy correspondence between R. Shaul Friedenthal, other rabbis and R. Eliyahu Menachem, on the topic discussed in these letters. The published letters are dated: Erev Rosh Chodesh Adar I 1867, 2nd Adar I, 14th Adar I and 20th Adar II, however, this letter from R. Friedenthal dated 8th Adar I 1867
was not included).
• Official stationery paper of R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess - four pages of autograph Torah novellae in his handwriting.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Yaakov Fischer. Siófok, 1875. Including two pages of Torah novellae handwritten by R. Eliyahu Menachem.
R. Tzvi Hirsh Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess (d. 1859), son and successor of R. Bendit Goitein Rabbi of Hidjess, author of Kesef Nivchar (1770-1841) and son-in-law of R. Eliyahu Teller of Komárom. The son and successor of R. Tzvi Hirsh was R. Eliyahu Menachem Goitein (1837-1902). Torah novellae of these three generation of rabbis of Hidjess were printed in the book Zichron Avot (Bnei Brak, 1971), but most of these writings were not included in the book.
R. Moshe Freund-Grieshaber (also known as R. Moshe Paks, 1797-1873), leading disciple of the Chatam Sofer. Son of R. Yitzchak Itzek Grieshaber-Freund Rabbi of Paks. After his marriage in 1815 to the daughter of a wealthy man from Gyönk, he settled there, delving in Torah and worship of G-d without needing to serve as rabbi. Several of the Chatam Sofer’s responsa are addressed to him (see: Kinstlicher, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 358-360).
R. Shaul Friedenthal (d. 1883) was the head of the Bonyhád Beit Din, a position he held for 50 years (since 1833). Son of R. Yehuda Leib Lisa Rabbi of Rechnitz, and son-in-law of R. Shmelke Meisels Rabbi of Jelšovce (1781-1855). In 1856, he published Geviat Shmuel - ethical will of his father-in-law R. Shmelke Meisels and eulogies.
R. Yaakov Fischer of Siófok (d. Tevet 1910), son-in-law of R. Yedidya Gotleib-Fischer (1810-1896), disciple of the Chatam Sofer, who served as rabbi of Stuhlweissenburg (Székesfehérvár; see: Kinstlicher, HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, pp. 157-159).
5 paper items, containing more than 10 letters and various novellae. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Responsum letter signed by R. Moshe Schick, Rabbi of Chust. 1878.
Responsum on the laws of terefot, written in answer to a query from R. Avraham Zvi Yung from Berettyóújfalu. Written by a scribe and signed by the Maharam Schick: "Moshe Schick of Brezová [pod Bradlom]". The responsum was printed (with slight variations) in the Responsa Maharam Schick (Yoreh Deah, 50). Apparently, this is the original letter and not a leaf out of the responsa booklet from which the book was printed.
R. Moshe Schick - Maharam Schick (1807-1879), was one of the Chatam Sofer’s leading disciples. He was exceptionally gifted, a luminary of his generation, leader of Hungarian Jewry, famous yeshiva dean and forerunner in the struggle against the Reform movement. At the age of 14, he was accepted to the Chatam Sofer’s yeshiva and quickly became one of its top students. He served in the rabbinate of Svätý Jur near Pressburg for many years, after which he officiated as Rabbi of Chust, where he established a large yeshiva and taught many illustrious disciples. He served in Chust until his death. He left behind a rich trove of Torah writings, including Halachic responsa, homilies, and novellae on the Talmud and the 613 commandments.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears. Non-acidic adhesive tape repairs.
Responsum on the laws of terefot, written in answer to a query from R. Avraham Zvi Yung from Berettyóújfalu. Written by a scribe and signed by the Maharam Schick: "Moshe Schick of Brezová [pod Bradlom]". The responsum was printed (with slight variations) in the Responsa Maharam Schick (Yoreh Deah, 50). Apparently, this is the original letter and not a leaf out of the responsa booklet from which the book was printed.
R. Moshe Schick - Maharam Schick (1807-1879), was one of the Chatam Sofer’s leading disciples. He was exceptionally gifted, a luminary of his generation, leader of Hungarian Jewry, famous yeshiva dean and forerunner in the struggle against the Reform movement. At the age of 14, he was accepted to the Chatam Sofer’s yeshiva and quickly became one of its top students. He served in the rabbinate of Svätý Jur near Pressburg for many years, after which he officiated as Rabbi of Chust, where he established a large yeshiva and taught many illustrious disciples. He served in Chust until his death. He left behind a rich trove of Torah writings, including Halachic responsa, homilies, and novellae on the Talmud and the 613 commandments.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears. Non-acidic adhesive tape repairs.
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Handwritten leaf, "Morenu" certificate given to "R. Avraham son of the late… R. Leib, grandson of the renowned R. Avraham", signed by the Prague rabbis: R. Shlomo Yehuda Rappaport, R. Shmuel Freund and R. Efraim Leib Katz Teveles. Prague, Tishrei 1845.
The certificate, issued by the Prague Beit Din, bestows the title "Morenu" on the recipient, stating that he will thereafter be called "Morenu Rav Rabbi Avraham… when called to the holy Torah and every holy matter".
Official emblem at the head of the certificate.
R. Shlomo Yehudah (Solomon Judah) Rappaport (known by his acronym Shir; 1790-1867), a prominent rabbi and scholar who studied Torah and science, son-in-law of the author of Ketzot HaChoshen. Pioneer of the moderate Haskalah movement in Galicia and one of the founders of the Chochmat Yisrael movement. He authored numerous rabbinic biographies and essays in the field of Judaic studies. In his senior years, he served as rabbi of Prague, opposing the reform movement.
R. Shmuel Freund (1795-1860), renowned Torah scholar, head of the Prague Beit Din, author of Ir HaTzedek and more. Opponent of the reform movement in Prague. (See: Ishim BiTeshuvot Chatam Sofer, p. 389).
R. Efraim Leib Katz Teveles was a leading dayan in Prague. Colleague of R. Nachum Trebitsch. Together they edited the book Zera Yaakov by R. Yaakov Ginzburg (dean of the Prague Yeshiva and member of the Beit Din of the Noda BiYehuda).
In his letter to the Aruch LaNer, the Ktav Sofer writes (Igrot Sofrim, Letters of the Ktav Sofer, 5): "…The Prague community is famous and large. The head of the Beit Din is Rappaport, and another two dayanim, pious and great Torah scholars, R. Shmuel Freund and R. Efraim Leib Teveles…".
[1] leaf. 17 cm. Good condition. A few stains. Folding mark.
The certificate, issued by the Prague Beit Din, bestows the title "Morenu" on the recipient, stating that he will thereafter be called "Morenu Rav Rabbi Avraham… when called to the holy Torah and every holy matter".
Official emblem at the head of the certificate.
R. Shlomo Yehudah (Solomon Judah) Rappaport (known by his acronym Shir; 1790-1867), a prominent rabbi and scholar who studied Torah and science, son-in-law of the author of Ketzot HaChoshen. Pioneer of the moderate Haskalah movement in Galicia and one of the founders of the Chochmat Yisrael movement. He authored numerous rabbinic biographies and essays in the field of Judaic studies. In his senior years, he served as rabbi of Prague, opposing the reform movement.
R. Shmuel Freund (1795-1860), renowned Torah scholar, head of the Prague Beit Din, author of Ir HaTzedek and more. Opponent of the reform movement in Prague. (See: Ishim BiTeshuvot Chatam Sofer, p. 389).
R. Efraim Leib Katz Teveles was a leading dayan in Prague. Colleague of R. Nachum Trebitsch. Together they edited the book Zera Yaakov by R. Yaakov Ginzburg (dean of the Prague Yeshiva and member of the Beit Din of the Noda BiYehuda).
In his letter to the Aruch LaNer, the Ktav Sofer writes (Igrot Sofrim, Letters of the Ktav Sofer, 5): "…The Prague community is famous and large. The head of the Beit Din is Rappaport, and another two dayanim, pious and great Torah scholars, R. Shmuel Freund and R. Efraim Leib Teveles…".
[1] leaf. 17 cm. Good condition. A few stains. Folding mark.
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Lengthy letter handwritten and signed by R. Shimon Oish of Prague, addressed to R. Yehuda Katz Teveles. [Prague], Monday, 20th Menachem [Av] 1847.
Lengthy letter (3 large pages) of Torah thoughts. R. Shimon Oish engages in scholarly pilpul on Talmudic topics pertaining to the law of mourning. He mentions "our great rabbi" (possibly in reference to R. Shmuel Landau Rabbi of Prague who had passed away a decade earlier). The letter concludes: "Peace to you and to all yours… as is the wish of the one who respects you for your great stature, who loves you faithfully, your relative Shimon Oish".
R. Shimon Oish (d. 1867), leading Prague Torah scholar in the 19th century. Son-in-law of R. Wolf Hamburg of Fürth. Several of his responsa and novellae are quoted in the books of the Torah scholars of his time. Responsa Shivat Tzion by R. Shmuel Landau brings two responsa addressed to him, and R. Shmuel Landau terms him: "The exceptional rabbi, who is outstanding in Torah" (see Responsa Shivat Tzion, sections 17, 35). A responsa addressed to him is also presented in Responsa of Maharatz Chayes (section 72). His glosses to the book Hora Gaver by R. Betzalel Regensburg, together with the glosses of his father R. Moshe Wolf Oish, were printed in the new edition of the book (Modiin Illit 2003). Other novellae he produced remain in manuscript.
The recipient of the letter, R. Yehuda Katz Teveles, was also a Prague Torah scholar, from the prominent Katz Teveles family of Prague.
[1] double leaf (3 pages). 35.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Folding marks. Tear to lower corner, affecting several words.
Lengthy letter (3 large pages) of Torah thoughts. R. Shimon Oish engages in scholarly pilpul on Talmudic topics pertaining to the law of mourning. He mentions "our great rabbi" (possibly in reference to R. Shmuel Landau Rabbi of Prague who had passed away a decade earlier). The letter concludes: "Peace to you and to all yours… as is the wish of the one who respects you for your great stature, who loves you faithfully, your relative Shimon Oish".
R. Shimon Oish (d. 1867), leading Prague Torah scholar in the 19th century. Son-in-law of R. Wolf Hamburg of Fürth. Several of his responsa and novellae are quoted in the books of the Torah scholars of his time. Responsa Shivat Tzion by R. Shmuel Landau brings two responsa addressed to him, and R. Shmuel Landau terms him: "The exceptional rabbi, who is outstanding in Torah" (see Responsa Shivat Tzion, sections 17, 35). A responsa addressed to him is also presented in Responsa of Maharatz Chayes (section 72). His glosses to the book Hora Gaver by R. Betzalel Regensburg, together with the glosses of his father R. Moshe Wolf Oish, were printed in the new edition of the book (Modiin Illit 2003). Other novellae he produced remain in manuscript.
The recipient of the letter, R. Yehuda Katz Teveles, was also a Prague Torah scholar, from the prominent Katz Teveles family of Prague.
[1] double leaf (3 pages). 35.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Folding marks. Tear to lower corner, affecting several words.
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski). Greiditz, Tevet 1873. Yiddish.
Written on a postcard addressed to R. Refael Eliezer Holzbak. In this letter, R. Guttmacher acknowledges the receipt of donations on behalf of Eretz Israel, expresses his gratitude and extends his blessings (free translation from Yiddish): "I received for the benefit of our rabbis and brethren in the Holy Land… nine thaler, and I hope this great deed will grant you, all those who participated in this donation, a happy life from G-d, together with your families…".
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger, served as rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew) until ca. 1840, thereafter serving as rabbi of Greiditz. His eldest son, R. Tzvi Hirsh, succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen. Famed as a holy kabbalist, in his senior years his name spread throughout the Jewish world as a wonder-worker, with amazing stories circulating of the great miracles and salvations attained through the blessings of "der Greiditzer Tzaddik" (the Tzaddik of Greiditz), "from all countries people came to seek his blessings and prayers, each one according to his needs" (Igrot Sofrim, at the foot of letter 29).
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher was very active on behalf of Eretz Israel Jewry, and founded a yeshiva in Jerusalem named Chevrat Sukkat Shalom and Meor Yaakov. This yeshiva was established in the Shenot Eliyahu Beit Midrash which was located in R. Eliyahu Guttmacher’s courtyard in Jerusalem, purchased by his trustee R. Yaakov Mordechai Hirschensohn. R. Eliyahu financed the yeshiva until his final days. In addition, together with R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, he was a leading member of the Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel society, founded in Frankfurt in 1860. The goal of this society was to increase agricultural Jewish settlement in Eretz Israel, by redeeming the land from non-Jews and settling instead Jewish farmers, who would work it, be sustained by it, and perform mitzvot pertaining to it. These two rabbis propagated this idea extensively in their books, writings, letters and sermons. They prove repeatedly in their books that these activities bring the Redemption closer and awaken Heavenly mercy and salvation.
Postcard. 14X9 cm. Good condition. Stains. Postmarks.
Written on a postcard addressed to R. Refael Eliezer Holzbak. In this letter, R. Guttmacher acknowledges the receipt of donations on behalf of Eretz Israel, expresses his gratitude and extends his blessings (free translation from Yiddish): "I received for the benefit of our rabbis and brethren in the Holy Land… nine thaler, and I hope this great deed will grant you, all those who participated in this donation, a happy life from G-d, together with your families…".
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger, served as rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew) until ca. 1840, thereafter serving as rabbi of Greiditz. His eldest son, R. Tzvi Hirsh, succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen. Famed as a holy kabbalist, in his senior years his name spread throughout the Jewish world as a wonder-worker, with amazing stories circulating of the great miracles and salvations attained through the blessings of "der Greiditzer Tzaddik" (the Tzaddik of Greiditz), "from all countries people came to seek his blessings and prayers, each one according to his needs" (Igrot Sofrim, at the foot of letter 29).
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher was very active on behalf of Eretz Israel Jewry, and founded a yeshiva in Jerusalem named Chevrat Sukkat Shalom and Meor Yaakov. This yeshiva was established in the Shenot Eliyahu Beit Midrash which was located in R. Eliyahu Guttmacher’s courtyard in Jerusalem, purchased by his trustee R. Yaakov Mordechai Hirschensohn. R. Eliyahu financed the yeshiva until his final days. In addition, together with R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, he was a leading member of the Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel society, founded in Frankfurt in 1860. The goal of this society was to increase agricultural Jewish settlement in Eretz Israel, by redeeming the land from non-Jews and settling instead Jewish farmers, who would work it, be sustained by it, and perform mitzvot pertaining to it. These two rabbis propagated this idea extensively in their books, writings, letters and sermons. They prove repeatedly in their books that these activities bring the Redemption closer and awaken Heavenly mercy and salvation.
Postcard. 14X9 cm. Good condition. Stains. Postmarks.
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Short letter (6 lines) handwritten and signed by R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (Grodzisk Wielkopolski). Cheshvan 1872. Yiddish.
A note sent to one of the community heads, informing about the acceptance of "Lehmann" as shochet (ritual slaughterer) for a trial period, to replace R. Zalman Spielbach until he resumes shechita. At the end, R. Eliyahu requests that the note be returned to him. At the foot of the note, two lines handwritten by one of the community leaders, who writes that he is returning the note.
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger, served as rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew) until ca. 1840, thereafter moving to serve in the Greiditz rabbinate. His eldest son, R. Tzvi Hirsh, succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen. Famed as a holy kabbalist, in his senior years his name spread throughout the Jewish world as a wonder-worker, with amazing stories circulating of the great miracles and salvations attained through the blessings of "der Greiditzer Tzaddik" (the Tzaddik of Greiditz), "from all countries people came to seek his blessings and prayers, each one according to his needs" (Igrot Sofrim, at the foot of letter 29).
After his eldest son, R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Pleschen, died in his lifetime childless (in 1871), he published his son’s books Nachalat Zvi and Ken Meforeshet (Lviv, 1873). In the introduction to Ken Meforeshet, R. Eliyahu promises: "If someone seeks deliverance from G-d… he should study a Mishnah with the Rav (Bartenura), Tosafot Yom Tov and my son’s commentary and then stand and pray in any language… detailing his request so he will be answered…".
[1] leaf. 9X12.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and minor tears. Adhesive tape on margin.
A note sent to one of the community heads, informing about the acceptance of "Lehmann" as shochet (ritual slaughterer) for a trial period, to replace R. Zalman Spielbach until he resumes shechita. At the end, R. Eliyahu requests that the note be returned to him. At the foot of the note, two lines handwritten by one of the community leaders, who writes that he is returning the note.
R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz (1796-1875), disciple of R. Akiva Eger, served as rabbi of Pleschen (Pleszew) until ca. 1840, thereafter moving to serve in the Greiditz rabbinate. His eldest son, R. Tzvi Hirsh, succeeded him as rabbi of Pleschen. Famed as a holy kabbalist, in his senior years his name spread throughout the Jewish world as a wonder-worker, with amazing stories circulating of the great miracles and salvations attained through the blessings of "der Greiditzer Tzaddik" (the Tzaddik of Greiditz), "from all countries people came to seek his blessings and prayers, each one according to his needs" (Igrot Sofrim, at the foot of letter 29).
After his eldest son, R. Tzvi Hirsh Rabbi of Pleschen, died in his lifetime childless (in 1871), he published his son’s books Nachalat Zvi and Ken Meforeshet (Lviv, 1873). In the introduction to Ken Meforeshet, R. Eliyahu promises: "If someone seeks deliverance from G-d… he should study a Mishnah with the Rav (Bartenura), Tosafot Yom Tov and my son’s commentary and then stand and pray in any language… detailing his request so he will be answered…".
[1] leaf. 9X12.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and minor tears. Adhesive tape on margin.
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, addressed to his friend R. Eliyahu Guttmacher - "The Tzaddik of Greiditz", regarding the activities of their friend, R. Natan Friedland, on behalf of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel (The Society for the Settlement of Eretz Israel). Torun (Poland), 1870.
R. Tzvi Hirsch writes to his friend R. Eliyahu Guttmacher that their mutual friend, R. Natan Friedland, partner to their cause of settling Eretz Israel, seeks to acquire subscribers to their society (Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel, founded in 1860) and that he is on his way to visit him. R. Tzvi Hirsch also writes that he sent two letters with R. Natan, addressed to the German rabbis R. Ezriel Hildesheimer and R. Bamberger of Würzburg, and proposes that they sign a joint proclamation, at the beginning of R. Natan’s notebook, supporting the cause.
R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer (1795-1875), a prominent Torah scholar, disciple of R. Akiva Eger, of R. Yaakov Rabbi of Lissa, author of Netivot HaMishpat, and of his uncle, R. Yehuda Leib Kalischer, head of the Lissa Beit Din. He served as rabbi of Torun without receiving a salary. Author of Moznayim LaMishpat on Choshen Mishpat (Krotoszyn, 1855), Tzvi LaTzaddik - glosses on the Mishnah and Shulchan Aruch, Even Bochan, Emuna Yeshara and more.
He was one of the first activists and advocates of Jewish settlement in Eretz Israel, writing the books Derishat Tzion (Torun, 1866) and Shelom Yerushalayim (Torun, 1868) on this subject. His book Derishat Tzion was reprinted in several editions after the founding of the Chovevei Zion movement, he is considered the spiritual fathers of Chibat Zion and many streets in Israel are named after him.
He worked hand in hand with R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz, "The Tzaddik of Greiditz", promoting the settlement of Eretz Israel. They exchanged a prolific correspondence and together initiated various activities strengthening the settlement in the Holy Land, including the founding of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel in Frankfurt an der Oder (in 1860). R. Tzvi Kalischer and R. Eliyahu Guttmacher were the heads of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel and together signed its proclamations. One of the main activists promoting the society’s cause was R. Natan Friedland (1808-1883), disciple of R. Yosef Zundel of Salant. R. Natan was active in promoting the settlement of Eretz Israel even before he met R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, believing that the Redemption must happen naturally (following the view of the Vilna Gaon’s disciples). He travelled to many towns and villages, spreading his ideas. During his travels, he met R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, and found in him a friend and partner to his ideas, working with him from then on. R. Natan acted as the envoy of R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer and R. Eliyahu Guttmacher, recruiting supporters to Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel by sending letters to various communities, campaigning and more.
[1] leaf. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and folding marks. Tear to bottom of leaf, affecting several letters and damaging the end of the signature, repaired with tape.
R. Tzvi Hirsch writes to his friend R. Eliyahu Guttmacher that their mutual friend, R. Natan Friedland, partner to their cause of settling Eretz Israel, seeks to acquire subscribers to their society (Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel, founded in 1860) and that he is on his way to visit him. R. Tzvi Hirsch also writes that he sent two letters with R. Natan, addressed to the German rabbis R. Ezriel Hildesheimer and R. Bamberger of Würzburg, and proposes that they sign a joint proclamation, at the beginning of R. Natan’s notebook, supporting the cause.
R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer (1795-1875), a prominent Torah scholar, disciple of R. Akiva Eger, of R. Yaakov Rabbi of Lissa, author of Netivot HaMishpat, and of his uncle, R. Yehuda Leib Kalischer, head of the Lissa Beit Din. He served as rabbi of Torun without receiving a salary. Author of Moznayim LaMishpat on Choshen Mishpat (Krotoszyn, 1855), Tzvi LaTzaddik - glosses on the Mishnah and Shulchan Aruch, Even Bochan, Emuna Yeshara and more.
He was one of the first activists and advocates of Jewish settlement in Eretz Israel, writing the books Derishat Tzion (Torun, 1866) and Shelom Yerushalayim (Torun, 1868) on this subject. His book Derishat Tzion was reprinted in several editions after the founding of the Chovevei Zion movement, he is considered the spiritual fathers of Chibat Zion and many streets in Israel are named after him.
He worked hand in hand with R. Eliyahu Guttmacher Rabbi of Greiditz, "The Tzaddik of Greiditz", promoting the settlement of Eretz Israel. They exchanged a prolific correspondence and together initiated various activities strengthening the settlement in the Holy Land, including the founding of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel in Frankfurt an der Oder (in 1860). R. Tzvi Kalischer and R. Eliyahu Guttmacher were the heads of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel and together signed its proclamations. One of the main activists promoting the society’s cause was R. Natan Friedland (1808-1883), disciple of R. Yosef Zundel of Salant. R. Natan was active in promoting the settlement of Eretz Israel even before he met R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, believing that the Redemption must happen naturally (following the view of the Vilna Gaon’s disciples). He travelled to many towns and villages, spreading his ideas. During his travels, he met R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer, and found in him a friend and partner to his ideas, working with him from then on. R. Natan acted as the envoy of R. Tzvi Hirsch Kalischer and R. Eliyahu Guttmacher, recruiting supporters to Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Israel by sending letters to various communities, campaigning and more.
[1] leaf. Approx. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and folding marks. Tear to bottom of leaf, affecting several letters and damaging the end of the signature, repaired with tape.
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Rosenberg, Rabbi of Unsdorf, to R. Binyamin Rabbi of Liptovský Mikuláš. Unsdorf, [16th Av] 1888.
The letter concerns the arrangement of a divorce at the request of the Rabbi of Liptovský Mikuláš. R. Shmuel writes that the couple missed the scheduled date for the divorce and requests to inform them of his next availability.
Rabbi Shmuel Rosenberg, author of Be’er Shmuel (1842-1919), foremost Hungarian rabbi and yeshiva dean. He was a leading disciple of the Ketav Sofer. From 1873, he served as rabbi of Tshaba (Hejőcsaba), and in 1883, he was appointed rabbi of Unsdorf, where he founded a large yeshiva, of the most prominent in Hungary and the region. He was renowned for his exceptional devotion to his disciples, and indeed, many of them became the leaders of the next generation (R. Shmuel David Ungar Rabbi of Nitra, and others). He was reputed for his remarkable holiness, and rebbes of the Munkacs dynasty acclaimed him often for his Divine Inspiration. Many turned to him in quest of his blessings or prayers for various matters. He would conduct himself like a rebbe in his yeshiva, leading Tish and distributing shirayim. He fought to preserve faithful Jewry, and stood at the helm of Orthodox Jewry in its battles against the leaders of Reform.
Postcard. 8.5X14 cm. Good condition. Stains. Postmarks.
The letter concerns the arrangement of a divorce at the request of the Rabbi of Liptovský Mikuláš. R. Shmuel writes that the couple missed the scheduled date for the divorce and requests to inform them of his next availability.
Rabbi Shmuel Rosenberg, author of Be’er Shmuel (1842-1919), foremost Hungarian rabbi and yeshiva dean. He was a leading disciple of the Ketav Sofer. From 1873, he served as rabbi of Tshaba (Hejőcsaba), and in 1883, he was appointed rabbi of Unsdorf, where he founded a large yeshiva, of the most prominent in Hungary and the region. He was renowned for his exceptional devotion to his disciples, and indeed, many of them became the leaders of the next generation (R. Shmuel David Ungar Rabbi of Nitra, and others). He was reputed for his remarkable holiness, and rebbes of the Munkacs dynasty acclaimed him often for his Divine Inspiration. Many turned to him in quest of his blessings or prayers for various matters. He would conduct himself like a rebbe in his yeshiva, leading Tish and distributing shirayim. He fought to preserve faithful Jewry, and stood at the helm of Orthodox Jewry in its battles against the leaders of Reform.
Postcard. 8.5X14 cm. Good condition. Stains. Postmarks.
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