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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah, homily, in-depth studies, ethics and Chassidut on the Parashiot of the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from foremost and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada, and he was an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility". R. Eliezer died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page and other leaves. Inner margin of title page repaired with paper. Tears and minor damage to several leaves, affecting text. Upper half of final page (with subscribers' names) lacking, replaced in photocopy.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from foremost and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada, and he was an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility". R. Eliezer died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page and other leaves. Inner margin of title page repaired with paper. Tears and minor damage to several leaves, affecting text. Upper half of final page (with subscribers' names) lacking, replaced in photocopy.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Amarot Tehorot on Tehillim, by R. Eliezer ish Horowitz. Warsaw, 1838. The first Chassidic commentary printed on Tehillim.
R. Eliezer ish Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada…". Author of Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah. He died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
Stamps on title page, including one with the wording: "Yerushat Avot" (inheritance).
[2], 67; 59 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Good condition. Some stains. Worming (repaired on title page and second leaf), affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting several page headings and slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 597.
R. Eliezer ish Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada…". Author of Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah. He died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
Stamps on title page, including one with the wording: "Yerushat Avot" (inheritance).
[2], 67; 59 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Good condition. Some stains. Worming (repaired on title page and second leaf), affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting several page headings and slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 597.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic discourses on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov – founder of the Vizhnitz and Kosov Chassidic dynasties. Lviv, [1833]. First edition.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 98), was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna, he began leading his own court.
In the foreword, the author's son-in-law, R. Gershon of Rozdol, writes that much of his father-in-law's teachings are focused on three matters: the holiness of Shabbat, giving charity and Tikkun HaBrit. The book was compiled by R. Menachem Mendel's disciple – R. Chaim Nata of Lantshin, who writes in his preface: "I heard these teachings from him on Friday nights and during the Shabbat morning meal, as well as when he would take leave of his visitors while discussing halacha, and brief thoughts conveyed during Seuda Shelishit… and I elaborated on them in my own words…when I was unsure of the proper intent… I intentionally used language which is open to interpretation, and each reader can use his own judgement…".
[4], 131 leaves. 23 cm. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stains and wear to title page and subsequent leaves. Small, repaired marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Minor mold to some leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Stamps and blurred inscriptions on title page. New binding.
False imprint: Lemberg, 1802. See: Avraham Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 1940, p. 107.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 98), was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna, he began leading his own court.
In the foreword, the author's son-in-law, R. Gershon of Rozdol, writes that much of his father-in-law's teachings are focused on three matters: the holiness of Shabbat, giving charity and Tikkun HaBrit. The book was compiled by R. Menachem Mendel's disciple – R. Chaim Nata of Lantshin, who writes in his preface: "I heard these teachings from him on Friday nights and during the Shabbat morning meal, as well as when he would take leave of his visitors while discussing halacha, and brief thoughts conveyed during Seuda Shelishit… and I elaborated on them in my own words…when I was unsure of the proper intent… I intentionally used language which is open to interpretation, and each reader can use his own judgement…".
[4], 131 leaves. 23 cm. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stains and wear to title page and subsequent leaves. Small, repaired marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Minor mold to some leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Stamps and blurred inscriptions on title page. New binding.
False imprint: Lemberg, 1802. See: Avraham Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 1940, p. 107.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Two Chassidic books from rebbes of the Kosov dynasty, bound together:
• Torat Chaim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (Kosiv). Lviv, 1855. First edition.
The author Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (1795?-1854), prominent and leading rebbe in his times, son of the Ahavat Shalom of Kosov and father of the Tzemach Tzaddik of Vizhnitz. This book Torat Chaim was printed based on a notebook which remained beside his head while he slept. He would awaken several times during his sleep and record in this notebook that which had been revealed to him. The book is entirely based on the writings of the Arizal, although the author modestly attested that he does not engage in Kabbalah (Nezer HaChaim, p. 309).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 616.
Bound before it:
• Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov. Lviv, 1850.
Ahavat Shalom: [2], 82 leaves. Torat Chaim: [1], 5-39; 7 leaves. Without the final two leaves, containing omissions and errata, lacking in most copies. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains and wear. Tears to title page of Ahavat Shalom. Tears to several leaves of Torat Chaim. Large tears to final leaf, affecting text. Old binding.
• Torat Chaim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (Kosiv). Lviv, 1855. First edition.
The author Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (1795?-1854), prominent and leading rebbe in his times, son of the Ahavat Shalom of Kosov and father of the Tzemach Tzaddik of Vizhnitz. This book Torat Chaim was printed based on a notebook which remained beside his head while he slept. He would awaken several times during his sleep and record in this notebook that which had been revealed to him. The book is entirely based on the writings of the Arizal, although the author modestly attested that he does not engage in Kabbalah (Nezer HaChaim, p. 309).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 616.
Bound before it:
• Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov. Lviv, 1850.
Ahavat Shalom: [2], 82 leaves. Torat Chaim: [1], 5-39; 7 leaves. Without the final two leaves, containing omissions and errata, lacking in most copies. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains and wear. Tears to title page of Ahavat Shalom. Tears to several leaves of Torat Chaim. Large tears to final leaf, affecting text. Old binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Avodat Yisrael, homilies on the Torah and on Pirkei Avot, by the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz. Józefów, 1842. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D'Vei Ila'i writes in his approbation: "His words which burn like fire… will excite the heart of the reader like torches…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova said: "All the books of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov are holy, yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Two title pages. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Tears and worming to both title pages, repaired with paper, affecting title page borders and text on verso of second title page. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Does not include leaf [5] with three approbations, which was added to only some copies, because these approbations were brought to the printer only after he had already completed printing the book.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452; Stefansky Classics, no. 389.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D'Vei Ila'i writes in his approbation: "His words which burn like fire… will excite the heart of the reader like torches…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova said: "All the books of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov are holy, yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Two title pages. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Tears and worming to both title pages, repaired with paper, affecting title page borders and text on verso of second title page. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Does not include leaf [5] with three approbations, which was added to only some copies, because these approbations were brought to the printer only after he had already completed printing the book.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452; Stefansky Classics, no. 389.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Yakar MiPaz, selections on the Torah, from the teachings of the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, "omitted from the book Avodat Yisrael". Lemberg (Lviv), 1870. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
Ownership inscription: "Avraham----". Many different ownership stamps.
[20] leaves. Approx. 16.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Tears and minor wear. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 236.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
Ownership inscription: "Avraham----". Many different ownership stamps.
[20] leaves. Approx. 16.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Tears and minor wear. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 236.
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Avodat Yisrael, homilies on the Torah and on Pirkei Avot, by the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz. Zhitomir: the Shapira brothers, R. Chanina Lipa, R. Aryeh Leib and R. Yehoshua Heshel, 1848. Second edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D'Vei Ila'i writes in his approbation: "His words which burn like fire… will excite the heart of the reader like torches…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova said: "All the books of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov are holy, yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
[4], 186 pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. New binding.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D'Vei Ila'i writes in his approbation: "His words which burn like fire… will excite the heart of the reader like torches…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova said: "All the books of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov are holy, yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
[4], 186 pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. New binding.
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Birkat David, Chassidic explanations on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845]. First edition.
The year of printing appears as 5565 (=1805) and 1800, and the name of the printer as Jihdas Rosanis. The name and the two dates (which contradict) are forged. The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher, at the end of the book, where three words are emphasized and have the numerical value of the year 5605 (=1845). This type of forgery was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship prohibitions and the persecution of the Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari counts 16 books forged in this manner; see A. Yaari, The Printing Press of the Rabbanit Yehudit Rosanis in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 107, no. 43).
On the verso of the title page, the verse "Torat Hashem Temima" is printed in large letters, and below is a statement that the approbations were not printed "for the concealed reason". Apparently, the omission of approbations was also part of the effort to hide the printing details for the reasons stated above.
Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 68-72), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. When he was only nine years old, R. Meshulam Igra discussed Torah thoughts with him and declared that this boy will become a phenomenal posek, an example to all the rabbis of his generation. After his marriage, he embraces Chassidism and became close to the most eminent rebbes of his times: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Chaim of Czernowitz and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. At the age of 20, he was appointed rabbi of the city of Yazlovets. Reputedly, R. Meir of Premishlan passed through the city and sensed holiness emanating from the place, which he attributed to the merit of R. Avraham David. In 1814, he was appointed rabbi of Buchach, succeeding his father-in-law and teacher R. Tzvi Hirsh Kara Rabbi of Buchach, author of Neta Shaashuim. He was renowned as an illustrious Torah prodigy and tzaddik. He wrote many books, including: Daat Kedoshim on Yoreh De'ah, Ezer MiKodesh on Even HaEzer, Kesef HaKodashim on Choshen Mishpat, Birkat David on the Torah, etc. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings. His work Eshel Avraham on Orach Chaim was printed in many editions of the Shulchan Aruch and is cited thousands of times in the literature of the poskim (this book is usually called Eshel Avraham Buchach, to differentiate from an earlier work with the same title).
[2], 182 leaves. Approx. 23 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tear to second leaf, close to text, repaired with paper. Tear to leaf 57, with minor loss of text. Inscriptions on back endpaper. Old boards with new leather spine (book was rebound), with damage.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 100.
The year of printing appears as 5565 (=1805) and 1800, and the name of the printer as Jihdas Rosanis. The name and the two dates (which contradict) are forged. The actual year of printing is hinted to in the closing note of the publisher, at the end of the book, where three words are emphasized and have the numerical value of the year 5605 (=1845). This type of forgery was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship prohibitions and the persecution of the Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari counts 16 books forged in this manner; see A. Yaari, The Printing Press of the Rabbanit Yehudit Rosanis in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 107, no. 43).
On the verso of the title page, the verse "Torat Hashem Temima" is printed in large letters, and below is a statement that the approbations were not printed "for the concealed reason". Apparently, the omission of approbations was also part of the effort to hide the printing details for the reasons stated above.
Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 68-72), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. When he was only nine years old, R. Meshulam Igra discussed Torah thoughts with him and declared that this boy will become a phenomenal posek, an example to all the rabbis of his generation. After his marriage, he embraces Chassidism and became close to the most eminent rebbes of his times: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Chaim of Czernowitz and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. At the age of 20, he was appointed rabbi of the city of Yazlovets. Reputedly, R. Meir of Premishlan passed through the city and sensed holiness emanating from the place, which he attributed to the merit of R. Avraham David. In 1814, he was appointed rabbi of Buchach, succeeding his father-in-law and teacher R. Tzvi Hirsh Kara Rabbi of Buchach, author of Neta Shaashuim. He was renowned as an illustrious Torah prodigy and tzaddik. He wrote many books, including: Daat Kedoshim on Yoreh De'ah, Ezer MiKodesh on Even HaEzer, Kesef HaKodashim on Choshen Mishpat, Birkat David on the Torah, etc. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings. His work Eshel Avraham on Orach Chaim was printed in many editions of the Shulchan Aruch and is cited thousands of times in the literature of the poskim (this book is usually called Eshel Avraham Buchach, to differentiate from an earlier work with the same title).
[2], 182 leaves. Approx. 23 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tear to second leaf, close to text, repaired with paper. Tear to leaf 57, with minor loss of text. Inscriptions on back endpaper. Old boards with new leather spine (book was rebound), with damage.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 100.
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Arba'a Harashim, Chassidic homilies [on the four parshiot, Passover Haggadah etc.], by R. Aryeh Leib of Lańcut, with "holy practices" by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk "which he called Tzetel Katan". [Lviv, 1849].
This is the first edition of Tzetel Katan by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk author of Noam Elimelech. Printed at the end: "All this I found in a manuscript". Since then, this work has seen innumerable editions.
"Ma'amar Shabtot Hashem" (Part II) by the Rama of Fano, and "Tefillat HaShav by Rabbeinu Yonah" appear at the beginning of the book.
Owner's signature on title page: "Hirsh Wolf Friedman".
[4], 20 leaves. 19.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Wear and minor marginal tears. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 64.
This is the first edition of Tzetel Katan by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk author of Noam Elimelech. Printed at the end: "All this I found in a manuscript". Since then, this work has seen innumerable editions.
"Ma'amar Shabtot Hashem" (Part II) by the Rama of Fano, and "Tefillat HaShav by Rabbeinu Yonah" appear at the beginning of the book.
Owner's signature on title page: "Hirsh Wolf Friedman".
[4], 20 leaves. 19.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Wear and minor marginal tears. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 64.
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Bat Ayin on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch and Safed. Jerusalem: R. Yisrael Bak, [1847]. First edition.
This book is a classic text of Chassidic thought and has in it the holiness of Eretz Israel. It was written by the disciples of the author, but it was carefully edited by Rebbe Avraham Dov after Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl instructed him to print it. The first edition of the book was printed specifically in Eretz Israel and not in the Diaspora, according to the instructions of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn, as written in the publisher's preface. The Zhitomir edition (1869) contains several additional lines in the author's introduction, where he writes that the holiness of Eretz Israel is included in his book: "I called this book Bat Ayin, since that title has the same numerical value as my name… and because I have included the holiness of the Holy Land in my writings, and the land is referred to as being under the constant scrutiny of G-d's watchful eyes" (ayin in Hebrew).
Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl writes in his approbation to the 1869 edition: "I hereby… bless… anyone who buys this book at full price, with success in all their dealings".
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), was a renowned chassid and disciple of R. Nachum of Chernobyl and his son R. Mordechai as well as of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. He served as rabbi of Ovruch for 40 years, and was known as "the holy rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833 he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and established his Beit Midrash in Safed, where he became the leader of the Chassidic communities. Miraculous stories are told of his deliverance from the tragic earthquake in 1837, which took place during the late afternoon Mincha prayers in the synagogues. The Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue, and he himself lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash while the surrounding congregation held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay [some time later, the Rebbe related that he recognized that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the sides and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that great power had been granted to Satan, and he therefore lay submissively on the ground in fulfillment of the verse "Wait a moment until the fury passes"]. After the earthquake, he restored the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. He died of a plague in Safed in 1841 which ceased after his passing. Many miraculous stories are told of his lofty holiness and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin is considered a classic book of Chassidic thought.
Ownership inscriptions from Safed, of R. Leib Pilpel, son of R. Yaakov Shimshon Pilpel; Inscriptions and early stamps of a Beit Midrash in Safed.
[2], 125, [1] leaves. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Tears and extensive wear, affecting text. Most leaves were professionally restored, with completion of missing text. New leather binding.
A short time after the printing of the first edition in Jerusalem, a second edition was printed in Zhitomir, 1850 (see next item). The Zhitomir printers were evidently unaware of the earlier Jerusalem printing, and the Zhitomir edition was based on a different manuscript, leading to several differences between the two works (see N. Ben-Menachem, Kiryat Sefer, XXXVII, 1962, pp. 401-402; B'Shaarei Sefer, Jerusalem, 1967, pp. 49-53).
S. HaLevi, no. 38; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 103; Stefansky Classics, no. 391.
With a rare leaf at the end - list of subscribers.
This book is a classic text of Chassidic thought and has in it the holiness of Eretz Israel. It was written by the disciples of the author, but it was carefully edited by Rebbe Avraham Dov after Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl instructed him to print it. The first edition of the book was printed specifically in Eretz Israel and not in the Diaspora, according to the instructions of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhyn, as written in the publisher's preface. The Zhitomir edition (1869) contains several additional lines in the author's introduction, where he writes that the holiness of Eretz Israel is included in his book: "I called this book Bat Ayin, since that title has the same numerical value as my name… and because I have included the holiness of the Holy Land in my writings, and the land is referred to as being under the constant scrutiny of G-d's watchful eyes" (ayin in Hebrew).
Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl writes in his approbation to the 1869 edition: "I hereby… bless… anyone who buys this book at full price, with success in all their dealings".
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), was a renowned chassid and disciple of R. Nachum of Chernobyl and his son R. Mordechai as well as of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. He served as rabbi of Ovruch for 40 years, and was known as "the holy rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833 he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and established his Beit Midrash in Safed, where he became the leader of the Chassidic communities. Miraculous stories are told of his deliverance from the tragic earthquake in 1837, which took place during the late afternoon Mincha prayers in the synagogues. The Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue, and he himself lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash while the surrounding congregation held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay [some time later, the Rebbe related that he recognized that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the sides and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that great power had been granted to Satan, and he therefore lay submissively on the ground in fulfillment of the verse "Wait a moment until the fury passes"]. After the earthquake, he restored the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. He died of a plague in Safed in 1841 which ceased after his passing. Many miraculous stories are told of his lofty holiness and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin is considered a classic book of Chassidic thought.
Ownership inscriptions from Safed, of R. Leib Pilpel, son of R. Yaakov Shimshon Pilpel; Inscriptions and early stamps of a Beit Midrash in Safed.
[2], 125, [1] leaves. 21 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains. Tears and extensive wear, affecting text. Most leaves were professionally restored, with completion of missing text. New leather binding.
A short time after the printing of the first edition in Jerusalem, a second edition was printed in Zhitomir, 1850 (see next item). The Zhitomir printers were evidently unaware of the earlier Jerusalem printing, and the Zhitomir edition was based on a different manuscript, leading to several differences between the two works (see N. Ben-Menachem, Kiryat Sefer, XXXVII, 1962, pp. 401-402; B'Shaarei Sefer, Jerusalem, 1967, pp. 49-53).
S. HaLevi, no. 38; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 103; Stefansky Classics, no. 391.
With a rare leaf at the end - list of subscribers.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
Bat Ayin on the Torah, and a section of halachic responsa, by Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch and Safed. Zhitomir: the Shapira brothers, R. Chanina Lipa, R. Aryeh Leib and R. Yehoshua Heshel, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1850.
Second edition, not identical to the first edition. This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, copied from a manuscript written by one of the Rebbe's disciples - Rabbi Yisrael of Fălticeni (see previous item). In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir according to a different manuscript written by R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir, another disciple of the Rabbi of Ovruch. This edition has many additions and variations of content and style in comparison to the Jerusalem edition.
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), was a renowned chassid and disciple of R. Nachum and his son R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He served as rabbi of Ovruch for 40 years, and was known as "the holy rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833 he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and established his Beit Midrash in Safed, where he became the leader of the Chassidic communities. Miraculous stories are told of his deliverance from the tragic earthquake in 1837, which took place during the late afternoon Mincha prayers in the synagogues. The Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue, and he himself lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash while the surrounding congregation held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay [some time later, the Rebbe related that he recognized that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the sides and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that great power had been granted to Satan, and he therefore lay submissively on the ground in fulfillment of the verse "Wait a moment until the fury passes"]. After the earthquake, he restored the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. He died of a plague in Safed in 1841 which ceased after his passing. Many miraculous stories are told of his lofty holiness and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin is considered a classic book of Chassidic thought.
[4], 254 pages. 22.5 cm. Darkened paper. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. New binding.
With the last five leaves containing halachic responsa by the author, missing from other copies of this edition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 104.
Second edition, not identical to the first edition. This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, copied from a manuscript written by one of the Rebbe's disciples - Rabbi Yisrael of Fălticeni (see previous item). In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir according to a different manuscript written by R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir, another disciple of the Rabbi of Ovruch. This edition has many additions and variations of content and style in comparison to the Jerusalem edition.
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), was a renowned chassid and disciple of R. Nachum and his son R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He served as rabbi of Ovruch for 40 years, and was known as "the holy rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833 he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and established his Beit Midrash in Safed, where he became the leader of the Chassidic communities. Miraculous stories are told of his deliverance from the tragic earthquake in 1837, which took place during the late afternoon Mincha prayers in the synagogues. The Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue, and he himself lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash while the surrounding congregation held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay [some time later, the Rebbe related that he recognized that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the sides and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that great power had been granted to Satan, and he therefore lay submissively on the ground in fulfillment of the verse "Wait a moment until the fury passes"]. After the earthquake, he restored the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. He died of a plague in Safed in 1841 which ceased after his passing. Many miraculous stories are told of his lofty holiness and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin is considered a classic book of Chassidic thought.
[4], 254 pages. 22.5 cm. Darkened paper. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming. New binding.
With the last five leaves containing halachic responsa by the author, missing from other copies of this edition.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 104.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $300
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Bat Ayin on the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch and Safed. Zhitomir: R. Avraham Shalom Shadov, 1869.
Third edition, with an approbation by Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl who blesses the publisher and those who purchase the book: "And I bless him and every person that buys this holy book at its full price, that their toil should be well rewarded, and G-d should shine His light upon them that they merit… all types of good", and an approbation by R. Yaakov Yisrael of Cherkasy who blesses those who buy the book: "And the merit of the holy rabbi should stand for them and for their children that they should be successful in all their endeavors in spiritual and material matters, with children, life and plenty".
This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, copied from a manuscript written by one of the Rebbe's disciples – Rabbi Yisrael of Fălticeni. In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir according to a different manuscript written by R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir, another disciple of the Rabbi of Ovruch, with many additions and variations of content and style in comparison to the Jerusalem edition (see previous item). This is the third edition, printed by R. Aryeh Leib, posek in Zhitomir, son of R. Meshulam Zussman, who prepared the copying on which the 1850 Zhitomir edition was based. This edition is based on the 1850 edition, with the addition of the abovementioned introduction and approbations.
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), was a renowned chassid and disciple of R. Nachum and his son R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He served as rabbi of Ovruch for 40 years, and was known as "the holy rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833 he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and established his Beit Midrash in Safed, where he became the leader of the Chassidic communities. Miraculous stories are told of his deliverance from the tragic earthquake in 1837, which took place during the late afternoon Mincha prayers in the synagogues. The Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue, and he himself lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash while the surrounding congregation held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay [some time later, the Rebbe related that he recognized that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the sides and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that great power had been granted to Satan, and he therefore lay submissively on the ground in fulfillment of the verse "Wait a moment until the fury passes"]. After the earthquake, he restored the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. He died of a plague in Safed in 1841 which ceased after his passing. Many miraculous stories are told of his lofty holiness and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin is considered a classic book of Chassidic thought.
[3], 138 leaves. 20.5 cm. Darkened paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Occasional worming. Various stamps. New binding.
Third edition, with an approbation by Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl who blesses the publisher and those who purchase the book: "And I bless him and every person that buys this holy book at its full price, that their toil should be well rewarded, and G-d should shine His light upon them that they merit… all types of good", and an approbation by R. Yaakov Yisrael of Cherkasy who blesses those who buy the book: "And the merit of the holy rabbi should stand for them and for their children that they should be successful in all their endeavors in spiritual and material matters, with children, life and plenty".
This book was first printed in Jerusalem in 1847, copied from a manuscript written by one of the Rebbe's disciples – Rabbi Yisrael of Fălticeni. In 1850, the book was reprinted in Zhitomir according to a different manuscript written by R. Meshulam Zussman of Zhitomir, another disciple of the Rabbi of Ovruch, with many additions and variations of content and style in comparison to the Jerusalem edition (see previous item). This is the third edition, printed by R. Aryeh Leib, posek in Zhitomir, son of R. Meshulam Zussman, who prepared the copying on which the 1850 Zhitomir edition was based. This edition is based on the 1850 edition, with the addition of the abovementioned introduction and approbations.
The author, Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch (1765-1841), was a renowned chassid and disciple of R. Nachum and his son R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He served as rabbi of Ovruch for 40 years, and was known as "the holy rabbi of Ovruch". In 1833 he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and established his Beit Midrash in Safed, where he became the leader of the Chassidic communities. Miraculous stories are told of his deliverance from the tragic earthquake in 1837, which took place during the late afternoon Mincha prayers in the synagogues. The Rebbe warned his Chassidim not to leave the synagogue, and he himself lay on the floor of the Beit Midrash while the surrounding congregation held on to his belt. The entire building collapsed with the exception of the narrow area in which the Rebbe and his followers lay [some time later, the Rebbe related that he recognized that the earthquake was not a natural event since the stones were cast to the sides and did not fall directly to the ground in spite of their weight. He understood that great power had been granted to Satan, and he therefore lay submissively on the ground in fulfillment of the verse "Wait a moment until the fury passes"]. After the earthquake, he restored the Safed community and did not allow his Chassidim to abandon the holy city. He died of a plague in Safed in 1841 which ceased after his passing. Many miraculous stories are told of his lofty holiness and the wonders he performed for the Jewish people. His holy book Bat Ayin is considered a classic book of Chassidic thought.
[3], 138 leaves. 20.5 cm. Darkened paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and dampstains. Occasional worming. Various stamps. New binding.
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