Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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The author, R. Elazar Rokeach, a holy Torah scholar and Kabbalist, served as Rabbi of Brody and Amsterdam. He published his book Maaseh Rokeach in 1740, on his way to Eretz Israel, a short while before his passing. The book presents lofty Kabbalistic allusions and secrets relating to the number of chapters comprising the Six Orders of Mishnah, the number of chapters in each order, and the number of chapters in each tractate. As the author writes in his preface: "For not by coincidence nor happenstance was it so, rather all was written with Heavenly-guided understanding, and arranged deliberately for allegoric and esoteric allusions". The author also writes that "the first and last letters of the chapters were purposefully selected for their numeric values, following allegoric and esoteric allusions". The book was published in several editions, with enthusiastic approbations by leading Torah scholars, acclaiming the holiness of the book and its author. R. Moshe Berin Blum Rabbi of Vyshnivets writes in his approbation (to the second edition, printed in Mohyliv-Podilskyi, 1817): "…He was endowed with Heavenly inspiration, as is universally acknowledged that this Torah scholar availed himself of Divine Inspiration akin to the early Sages…". The current Rebbe of Belz wrote in his approbation to the 1993 edition: "It is well known that this holy book was particularly cherished by our holy rabbis [Rebbes of the Belz dynasty, descendants of the author], and in 1955, my uncle the Rebbe [Rebbe Aharon Rokeach] gave his blessings for publishing this book, quoting his father the Maharid, who asserted that studying this holy book is a segulah for happiness".
On the title page: Signature of R. "Mordechai Friedman of Mezeritch", signature of R. "David Yudel Kaufman" and stamps. Copyings on the last page, handwritten by R. David Yudel Kaufman, regarding the medal issued in Amsterdam in 1735 depicting the author R. Elazar Rokeach.
[2], 2-121; 6 leaves. 23.5 cm. Especially wide margins. Good condition. Dampstains. Dark stains and a wormhole to title page. New fabric binding.
Pri Etz Chaim was first published in Korets in 1782, yet this edition, printed in 1785, is based on an independently edited manuscripts, and is in effect a different version, with textual variations compared to the 1782 edition.
This edition was edited by the kabbalist R. Meir Poppers, whilst in the 1782 edition, the first half was edited by the kabbalist R. Natan Shapira, and only the second half by R. Meir Poppers. Likewise, this edition contains over one hundred notes and additions which were not included in the 1782 edition, some opening with the word "Tzemach" (the glosses of the kabbalist R. Yaakov Tzemach), and others with the word "MehaChaverim" (= from the friends - novellae originating from other disciples of the Arizal, not from R. Chaim Vital).
[One of the famous additions which first appeared in this edition is the establishment of Lag BaOmer as the date of the passing of R. Shimon bar Yochai (p. 108a). This passage was included in all further editions, until this day].
On verso of the title page, the printers state that this edition is based on "a very accurate Pri Etz Chaim book, copied from the manuscript of the late, pious kabbalist R. Shabtai Rashkover (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), whose writings are all reputed to be perfect".
Signatures: "Elimelech Perlman" (R. Elimelech Perlman, one of the leaders of the Jerusalem Chassidic community and its institutions. He immigrated to Jerusalem after 1850 and founded many neighborhoods in the city, the most famous being the Batei Perlman neighborhood. He was the son of R. Yisrael Isser Perlman Rabbi of Rozwadow and son-in-law of R. Baruch Binyamin Ze'ev Weinstock). Stamps: "Natan Yehuda Leib Minzberg in Jerusalem".
[1], 132 leaves. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Tears to title page, affecting border and text on verso, repaired with paper. Marginal paper repairs to first leaves. Old binding, with damage.
Owner's signature at the top of the title page: "So says Shaul son of R. Noach Papierna" (the wealthy R. Shaul Papierna of Paritch). Another ownership inscription forming the acronym: "Shimon Papierna".
150, [1] leaves (misfoliation). Bluish paper. 33.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Worming to several leaves. Dark stains to final leaf and in several other places. Inscriptions, censorship inscriptions. Old binding.
The books of R. Yaakov Koppel of Mezeritch - Shaar Gan Eden and the Kol Yaakov siddur, are adapted and edited compilations of the writings of the Remak, R. Chaim Vital and R. Yisrael Sarug, with the addition of his own novellae.
The Mezeritch Torah scholars write in their approbation of the veneration the Baal Shem Tov displayed for the writings of R. Yaakov Koppel (while they were still in manuscript, prior to printing). This testimony is repeated in further detail on the title page, which describes how when this book was brought before the Baal Shem Tov, together with Siddur Kol Yaakov, he read a few sections from them, hugged and kissed them, and expressed great reverence for them. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev praises the author in his approbation: "He was a reliable kabbalist, who's words all emanate from Divine Inspiration".
Many of the leading Chassidic masters quote the book Shaar Gan Eden in their writings, and base their teachings on its principles.
[2], 84 leaves. 33.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Wear, damage and worming to several leaves. Large marginal tears to final leaves, repaired with clear plastic. Old binding, with damage.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 588.
Three books bound together, ethics and kabbalah books printed in Zhovkva and Lviv, ca. 1780-1820:
1. Shaarei HaKedusha, guidance in attaining Divine Inspiration, by R. Chaim Vital, with selections by R. Shimshon of Ostropoli (Ostropol). Zhovkva, 1780. First edition of these selections by R. Shimshon of Ostropoli.
2. Likutei Yosef, abridgement of R. Elazar Azkari's Sefer Charedim, by R. Yosef of Zborov. [Lviv, ca. 1790-1820?]. Only edition, published after the passing of the author "the outstanding rabbi, the G-d fearing and pious R. Yosef" - as the publisher states on the title page.
The famous letter from the kabbalist R. Shimshon of Ostropoli is printed at the end of the book. The letter explains the kabbalistic topics of Redemption and the Ten Plagues. The letter is printed under the following heading: "This letter was found in the booklet of the G-dly kabbalist R. Shimshon of Ostropoli". The letter contains a commentary to an impenetrable essay by the Arizal discussing the names of the angels assigned to smite the Egyptians during the Ten Plagues, and who are responsible for the Future Redemption of the Jewish people.
The colophon at the end of the letter states: "And he also informed me of this secret, that whoever studies this wonderful and awesome topic properly, even once a year, especially on Erev Pesach, is guaranteed that entire year to be spared from any obstacle, unusual death or constraint, and his enemies will not dominate him, and all his opponents will fall before him, and he will succeed in all his endeavors".
3. Avkat Rochel, on reward, retribution and the World to Come, by Rabbenu Machir (a teacher of Rashi). Lviv, [after 1792].
Shaarei HaKedusha: 42 leaves. Likutei Yosef: [16] leaves. Avkat Rochel: [29] leaves. Lacking final leaf of Avkat Rochel. 14 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to several leaves. Without binding.
The year of printing of Likutei Yosef is uncertain. In Beit Eked Sefarim (vol. II, p. 512, Lamed, no. 594), Friedberg writes that it was printed in 1790, while R. M. Wunder in Encyclopedia LeChachmei Galicia (III, p. 235) maintains that it was printed ca. 1820.
The letter of R. Shimshon of Ostropoli was transmitted for many years through manuscript copyings, and only in the second half of the 18th century, it appeared in print in various books. From then on, it has been printed in many editions of Passover Haggadot and machzorim for Pesach. This is one of the early editions of the letter.
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Reading this holy letter on Erev Pesach is reputed as an exceptional segulah for protection, as stated explicitly at the end of the letter. Chassidim and pious men customarily recite this letter on Erev Pesach. It is recorded in the customs of the Beit El yeshiva for kabbalists, printed at the beginning of the book Divrei Shalom (Jerusalem, 1883, section 50), that "on Erev Pesach, each person arranges the Seder plate in his home before Mincha, and then comes to the synagogue where everyone individually studies the letter of R. Shimshon of Ostropoli". The following is related about R. Chaim Palachi: "On Erev Pesach, he would call his grandsons to read with them the letter of R. Shimshon of Ostropoli" (Tzavaa MeChaim, II, section 28). Rebbe Yochanan Sofer of Erloi would describe the special powers of this letter, attributing his miraculous survival of the Holocaust to its recital. The following wondrous account is quoted in his name in a footnote to the Chatam Sofer Haggadah (Jerusalem, 1992, p. 25): His grandfather, R. Shimon Sofer - author of Hitorerut Teshuva, was particular to recite this letter every Erev Pesach after noon. On Erev Pesach 1944, however, he was so preoccupied due to the German invasion of Hungary, that he forgot to read the letter. That year, R. Shimon Sofer was murdered on 21st Sivan 1944. R. Yochanan relates that he himself also forgot to read the letter on Erev Pesach that year, yet remembered on Rosh Hashanah 1944 and read the letter then. In that merit, he was saved from the Nazis and was granted longevity.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov and Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see established signatures of R. Tzvi Hirsh for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzaddik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Stamps. Old binding, detached.
Enclosed: expert's report authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
See: Stefansky Classics, no. 45.
Ownership inscription at top of title page in early Ashkenazic script: "Rabbi Zusia B'Harav". Reputedly, this inscription attests that this book belonged to Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son Rebbe Zusha of Chernobyl (upon Rebbe Aharon's death in 1871 the books were distributed amongst his descendants and the name of the future heir was written on each book: "Zusia B'Harav", "Menachem Nachum B'Harav", etc...).
Another signature on title page: "Yechiel Michel son of Maha[ril]".
Rebbe Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1871), eldest rebbe of his generation, son of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and disciple of his grandfather R. Nachum of Chernobyl. After his death, he was succeeded by his son R. Yeshaya Meshulam Zusha (Zusia) Twersky (died 1881), maternal grandfather of Rebbe Aharon Rokeach of Belz (1880-1957).
108, [2] leaves. 22.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains. Worming to title page and to other leaves. Small paper repairs to verso of title page. Large tears to last two leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Significant dampness damage, with mold, to last leaves. Stamps. New leather binding.
The title page bears the stamp of R. "Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman" (with the lion emblem in the center - the royal stamp of the rebbes of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty in those years).
R. Yisrael Shalom Yosef Friedman (1855-1923), second rebbe of Bohush (Buhuși, Romania), was among the greatest Romanian rebbes. Son and successor of the first rebbe of Bohush, R. Yitzchak, son of R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura. He was named after his great-grandfather R. Yisrael of Ruzhin (d. 1850) and after R. Yisrael's son R. Shalom Yosef of Sadigura (d. 1851). After his father's death in 1896, he became rebbe in Buhuși and many Chassidim flocked to his court to receive his blessings, wise counsel and guidance, especially in medical matters. He established the Beit Yisrael Yeshiva in Buhuși, assisted by his sons-in-law, R. Menachem Mendel Friedman and R. Yitzchak Twersky. His Torah teachings were only recently published under the title Pe'er Yisrael (Jerusalem, 1979-2009).
[4], 186 leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming (primarily to title page). Tears to title page, repaired with paper on verso. Many handwritten inscriptions and marks. Stamps. New leather binding.
Copy of Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman of Sadigura (Sadhora). The title page bears two of his stamps: one with his name, "Nachum Dovber Friedman", and a lion emblem in its center, and another - "My acquisition". He bequeathed the book to his son Rebbe Shalom Yosef Friedman of Melnitsa (Melnytsya-Podilska), whose stamp appears at the bottom of the title page: "Shalom Yosef son of R. Nachum Dov Friedman - Melnitsa, Galicia".
Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman of Sadigura (d. 1883) was the grandson of R. Yisrael of Ruzhin, son of R. Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of R. Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dovber possessed a large library and used four different stamps for his books. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance); those he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition) and those received as gifts were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift). His library also included a small collection of books which his father-in-law received from converts who requested a tikkun for their souls. These are stamped "Minchat Ger" (gift from a convert).
Rebbe Shalom Yosef Friedman of Melnitsa (1871-1927, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 690), son of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadigura. Served as rebbe in Melnitsa and later relocated to Lviv. Famed for his knowledge of medical matters. He was succeeded by his son, R. Moshe Aharon of Melnitsa.
[36] leaves. 19 cm. Darkened paper. Good condition. Few stains. Stamps. New leather binding with minor damage.
• Tzeda LaDerech, by R. Menachem ben Zerach. Lemberg (Lviv), 1859. Besides the stamp of the rebbe of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, the title page bears an early stamp with an eagle emblem in the center: "Shlomo Friedman - S. Friedman". Apparently, it is the stamp of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 713), son of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov (the first) of Sadigura. He was the grandfather of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov-Tel Aviv, who was named after him. (This stamp is characteristic of the Sadigura-Ruzhin dynasty, and is similar to the stamps of his brothers, Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura and Rebbe Yitzchak Friedman of Boyan, to the stamps of their brother-in-law Rebbe Nachum Dovber Friedman and to the stamps of their cousin Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht). Several handwritten glosses.
• Aryeh D'Vei Ilai, on five tractates, by R. Aryeh Leibush Lifshitz Rabbi of Vishnitsa and Shinova (Sieniawa). Przemyśl, 1880. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 67.
• Terumat HaDeshen, by R. Yisrael Isserlen, Parts I-II. Warsaw, 1882. Title page for each part. A kvittel is inscribed at the top of each title page (the writer's name with the name of his mother; apparently, the writer presented the book to the rebbe, inscribing his name so that the rebbe will pray for him).
• Eretz Chemda, by the Malbim. Warsaw, 1881-1893. Five parts in one volume.
• Talmud Yerushalmi, Tractate Yevamot, with the Cheshek Shlomo commentary, by Shlomo Yehuda son of Maharam the Sephardi, called Friedlander, known for forging the Yerushalmi on Kodshim. Szinervaraljá (Seini), 1905.
Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (Chortkiv; 1894-1959), son of Rebbe Nachum Mordechai Friedman of Chortkov and son-in-law of his uncle R. Yisrael of Sadigura. His paternal grandfather was Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov, and his maternal grandfather was Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Sadigura. His father, Rebbe Nachum Mordechai, fled with his family from Vienna close to the Holocaust, immigrating to Eretz Israel and establishing his court in Tel Aviv. His son, Rebbe Shlomo, succeeded him as rebbe after his death, becoming the fourth and last Chortkov Rebbe. Author of Divrei Shlomo.
5 books. Size and condition vary.
Copy of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn. His stamp appears on the title page: "Library of Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn" (the name of the rebbe was deleted in blue ink, yet it is still legible).
Signature on the title page: "Yaakov Yehuda Leib Menkish". The book contains several handwritten corrections.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn, elder rebbe of the Ruzhin dynasty, was the last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Born in 1858 to Rebbe Mordechai Feivish of Husiatyn, he succeeded his father in 1894 in Husiatyn, and from 1914, in Vienna. In 1937, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Tel Aviv. It is well known that during the Holocaust, when there was concern that the Nazi army, under the command of Rommel, would reach Eretz Israel and annihilate its inhabitants, R. Yisrael prayed at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim in presence of leading kabbalists, and then said that the enemy would not rule over Eretz Israel. He passed away in Tel Aviv on Chanukah 1948 and was buried in Tiberias.
32 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Stamps. New binding.
Signatures of "Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk" at the top of the title page (one signature is very blurred from ink smudging). Stamps and signatures of his brother R. "Yehoshua Nachum Rabinowitz".
R. Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz (1841-1902), son of the Tiferet Shlomo Rebbe of Radomsk (Radomsko). A Tzaddik and kabbalist, he succeeded his father as rabbi of Radomsk (his younger brother R. Avraham Yissachar succeeded his father as rebbe).
Signatures of R. Chaim Yosef Jacobowitz and stamps of his father R. Yitzchak Meir of Omstov.
Several glosses from various writers.
[1], 3-162 [i.e. 122]; 14; [1], 3-88, [2] leaves. 36.5 cm. Condition varies. First and final leaves in fair condition, with worming, damage and numerous tears (particularly to title page) affecting text, repaired with paper. Many leaves in good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Old binding, with damage and worming.