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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Azriel Hildesheimer. [Berlin, Nisan 1888].
Addressed to R. Binyamin Posen of Amsterdam. R. Azriel Hildesheimer writes to him: "…so I received… the precious gift he kindly sent to me, and that is the second and third supplement to the book Or Zarua on Nezikin, please accept my thanks… for honoring me with this beautiful gift. And my prayer is that G-d strengthen and fortify him, his dear brother and all his associates, to raise and increase the prestige of Torah and fear of G-d… His friend, who honors and esteems him… Azriel Hildesheimer".
The books Or Zarua by R. Yitzchak of Vienna were first published based on manuscripts between 1862 and 1890, in four parts. Part III and IV on Order Nezikin were printed in Jerusalem in 1887-1890 by R. Binyamin Posen of Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam. At the beginning of Part III (on Tractates Bava Kama, Bava Metzia and Bava Batra, printed in 1887-1888), he printed the approbation of R. Azriel, and at the beginning of Part IV (on tractates Sanhedrin and Avoda Zara), printed in 1890, he included a magnificent dedication to R. Azriel on the occasion of his seventieth birthday that year (this dedication was included in some copies only, on the page following the title page).
R. Azriel Hildesheimer (1820-1899), rabbi, posek and leader. A foremost rabbi in his times, he stood at the helm of Orthodox Jewry in Germany. He was a close disciple of R. Yaakov Ettlinger - the Aruch LaNer in Altona (who refers to him in Responsa Binyan Tzion as "my son"), and studied under Chacham Bernays (R. Yitzchak Bernays) of Hamburg. In 1848, he founded a yeshiva in Halberstadt, and in 1851, he was appointed rabbi of Eisenstadt, where he also served as yeshiva dean and established a unique educational system. In 1869, he began serving as rabbi of the Adath Israel Orthodox community in Berlin, where he founded a yeshiva. In 1874, he opened the Rabbinical seminary, which edified generations of rabbis, educators and community leaders. Just like his teacher the Aruch LaNer, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He was renowned for his wide-ranging efforts on behalf of German Jewry, and for his extensive activities on behalf of Russian Jewry. He authored many novellae and halachic responsa, which were published in the books Responsa of R. Azriel (2 volumes), Chiddushei R. Azriel - on the Talmud (3 volumes) and others.
Postcard. 14X9 cm. Good condition. Stains. Postmark from Berlin.
Addressed to R. Binyamin Posen of Amsterdam. R. Azriel Hildesheimer writes to him: "…so I received… the precious gift he kindly sent to me, and that is the second and third supplement to the book Or Zarua on Nezikin, please accept my thanks… for honoring me with this beautiful gift. And my prayer is that G-d strengthen and fortify him, his dear brother and all his associates, to raise and increase the prestige of Torah and fear of G-d… His friend, who honors and esteems him… Azriel Hildesheimer".
The books Or Zarua by R. Yitzchak of Vienna were first published based on manuscripts between 1862 and 1890, in four parts. Part III and IV on Order Nezikin were printed in Jerusalem in 1887-1890 by R. Binyamin Posen of Frankfurt am Main and Amsterdam. At the beginning of Part III (on Tractates Bava Kama, Bava Metzia and Bava Batra, printed in 1887-1888), he printed the approbation of R. Azriel, and at the beginning of Part IV (on tractates Sanhedrin and Avoda Zara), printed in 1890, he included a magnificent dedication to R. Azriel on the occasion of his seventieth birthday that year (this dedication was included in some copies only, on the page following the title page).
R. Azriel Hildesheimer (1820-1899), rabbi, posek and leader. A foremost rabbi in his times, he stood at the helm of Orthodox Jewry in Germany. He was a close disciple of R. Yaakov Ettlinger - the Aruch LaNer in Altona (who refers to him in Responsa Binyan Tzion as "my son"), and studied under Chacham Bernays (R. Yitzchak Bernays) of Hamburg. In 1848, he founded a yeshiva in Halberstadt, and in 1851, he was appointed rabbi of Eisenstadt, where he also served as yeshiva dean and established a unique educational system. In 1869, he began serving as rabbi of the Adath Israel Orthodox community in Berlin, where he founded a yeshiva. In 1874, he opened the Rabbinical seminary, which edified generations of rabbis, educators and community leaders. Just like his teacher the Aruch LaNer, he was titled "Nesi Eretz Israel". He was renowned for his wide-ranging efforts on behalf of German Jewry, and for his extensive activities on behalf of Russian Jewry. He authored many novellae and halachic responsa, which were published in the books Responsa of R. Azriel (2 volumes), Chiddushei R. Azriel - on the Talmud (3 volumes) and others.
Postcard. 14X9 cm. Good condition. Stains. Postmark from Berlin.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Three letters:
• Letter sent "by instruction of the leaders and administrators of the Etz Chaim Beit Midrash of the Ashkenazim" in Amsterdam, handwritten and signed by R. "Moshe Shmuel Hilsum" (=Hilsheim), beadle of the community. Addressed to a Jew named R. Leib, regarding the passing of his father-in-law, a member of the above community. Amsterdam, 1839. Yiddish.
• Letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten by R. Yisrael Meir Freimann, son-in-law of the Aruch LaNer, rabbi of Filehne and Ostrowo, publisher of the book VeHizhir. Ostrowa (Ostrów Wielkopolski), 1878.
• Appeal (unsigned), requesting financial assistance for the publication of the book Nivat Nachum by R. Menachem Nachum of Plotzk and Friedeburg; presumably handwritten by his grandson R. Yisrael Yosef Price, who published the book in London, 1886.
3 letters. Size varies, overall good-fair condition.
• Letter sent "by instruction of the leaders and administrators of the Etz Chaim Beit Midrash of the Ashkenazim" in Amsterdam, handwritten and signed by R. "Moshe Shmuel Hilsum" (=Hilsheim), beadle of the community. Addressed to a Jew named R. Leib, regarding the passing of his father-in-law, a member of the above community. Amsterdam, 1839. Yiddish.
• Letter of Torah thoughts, handwritten by R. Yisrael Meir Freimann, son-in-law of the Aruch LaNer, rabbi of Filehne and Ostrowo, publisher of the book VeHizhir. Ostrowa (Ostrów Wielkopolski), 1878.
• Appeal (unsigned), requesting financial assistance for the publication of the book Nivat Nachum by R. Menachem Nachum of Plotzk and Friedeburg; presumably handwritten by his grandson R. Yisrael Yosef Price, who published the book in London, 1886.
3 letters. Size varies, overall good-fair condition.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Letter handwritten, stamped and signed by R. Mordechai Amram Hirsch. Hamburg, Adar 1890.
Rabbinic ordination for R. Shlomo Fischer of Eisenstadt, a Torah scholar of the renowned Hamburg Kloiz. R. Mordechai Amram writes that since his arrival in Hamburg in the summer, he has made acquaintance with R. Shlomo and discussed much Torah and Halacha with him. He praises him profusely, stating that great people like him, who are perfect in their attributes and character traits, are few and far between. He writes further: "…eminent rabbi... is worthy to be a rabbi and posek in a large and celebrated community…".
R. Mordechai Amram Hirsch (1833-1909, Otzar HaRabbanim 14232), a leading rabbi of his times, amongst the most prominent leaders of Hungarian, Moravian and German Jewry. Born in Tiszabő, Hungary, he began serving as rabbi in various cities in Hungary: Karcag, Tiszabő and Budapest, at the young age of 23. He was one of the leading Orthodox rabbis to support the Status Quo communities. In 1880, he was appointed rabbi of Prague, and in 1889, he went to serve as rabbi of Hamburg, a position he held for twenty years. He was the teacher and father-in-law of R. Chanoch HaKohen Ehrentreu Rabbi of Munich (1854-1927, Otzar HaRabbanim 6626).
The recipient of the ordination, R. Shlomo Fischer Rabbi of Karlsburg (Alba Iulia; 1852-1932, Otzar HaRabbanim 18576), author of Korbani Lachmi, was a prominent and leading rabbi of his times. He was the son of R. Aharon Fischer of Eisenstadt (1825-1889), disciple of the Chatam Sofer. In his youth, he studied under the Ketav Sofer, R. Azriel Hildesheimer and R. Yitzchak Dov Bamberger - the Wurzburger Rav. In 1892, he was appointed rabbi of Karlsburg and the surroundings. His son R. Aharon Fischer immigrated to Jerusalem and was one of the founders of the Eida HaCharedit community in Jerusalem, father of R. Yisrael Yaakov Fischer and R. Shlomo Fischer in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf. Approx. 34 cm. Fair condition. Tears to folds (repaired), and marginal tears.
Rabbinic ordination for R. Shlomo Fischer of Eisenstadt, a Torah scholar of the renowned Hamburg Kloiz. R. Mordechai Amram writes that since his arrival in Hamburg in the summer, he has made acquaintance with R. Shlomo and discussed much Torah and Halacha with him. He praises him profusely, stating that great people like him, who are perfect in their attributes and character traits, are few and far between. He writes further: "…eminent rabbi... is worthy to be a rabbi and posek in a large and celebrated community…".
R. Mordechai Amram Hirsch (1833-1909, Otzar HaRabbanim 14232), a leading rabbi of his times, amongst the most prominent leaders of Hungarian, Moravian and German Jewry. Born in Tiszabő, Hungary, he began serving as rabbi in various cities in Hungary: Karcag, Tiszabő and Budapest, at the young age of 23. He was one of the leading Orthodox rabbis to support the Status Quo communities. In 1880, he was appointed rabbi of Prague, and in 1889, he went to serve as rabbi of Hamburg, a position he held for twenty years. He was the teacher and father-in-law of R. Chanoch HaKohen Ehrentreu Rabbi of Munich (1854-1927, Otzar HaRabbanim 6626).
The recipient of the ordination, R. Shlomo Fischer Rabbi of Karlsburg (Alba Iulia; 1852-1932, Otzar HaRabbanim 18576), author of Korbani Lachmi, was a prominent and leading rabbi of his times. He was the son of R. Aharon Fischer of Eisenstadt (1825-1889), disciple of the Chatam Sofer. In his youth, he studied under the Ketav Sofer, R. Azriel Hildesheimer and R. Yitzchak Dov Bamberger - the Wurzburger Rav. In 1892, he was appointed rabbi of Karlsburg and the surroundings. His son R. Aharon Fischer immigrated to Jerusalem and was one of the founders of the Eida HaCharedit community in Jerusalem, father of R. Yisrael Yaakov Fischer and R. Shlomo Fischer in Jerusalem.
[1] leaf. Approx. 34 cm. Fair condition. Tears to folds (repaired), and marginal tears.
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Two large leaves handwritten and signed by R. Shmuel Engel. Radomyshl, [Av / Chanukah 1901].
Double leaf from R. Shmuel Engel’s responsa notebook. The first leaf contains the first two pages of a responsum regarding the erasing of a Holy name (lacking end of responsum). The second leaf features the conclusion of a responsum regarding agunot, with his signature: "I hereby affix my signature, Monday, 4th day of Chanukah 1901, Radomyshl, Shmuel Engel, rabbi of this community". The first responsum was addressed to R. Elisha Brander dayan and posek of Beitsch, and was printed in Responsa of R. Shmuel Engel, part I, section 89 (dated Av 1901). At the top of this manuscript, the following inscription: "I will copy here what I responded to the sharp and erudite rabbi… R. Elisha, posek of…".
The renowned R. Shmuel Engel, rabbi of Radomyshl (1853-1935), a leading Galician Torah scholar and foremost halachic authority of his generation. A close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and of his son R. Yechezkel Halberstam of Shinova. At the young age of 18, he was appointed rabbi of Biłgoraj (Poland). In 1879, he was compelled to leave Poland, and resided for a couple of years in Rudnik (Galicia) at the home of his friend R. Baruch Halberstam of Gorlitz and together they studied Torah, Halacha and Kabbalah. In 1881, he was appointed Rabbi of Dukla (Galicia) and in ca. 1887, of Radomyshl (Galicia). During WWI, he exiled to Waitzen (Vác, Hungary) and in 1918, he wandered further and settled in Kashoi (Košice), were he was appointed head of the Beit Din, remaining there until his passing. His son R. Chaim Engel succeeded him in the Radomyshl rabbinate. R Shmuel Engel authored the eight-book Responsa Maharash series, Chiddushei Maharash on the Talmud, Siftei Maharash on the Torah and more. His biography is printed in the book Shem MiShmuel (Munkacs, 1940).
[2] joined leaves (two and a half pages of closely written script). 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor wear and tears. Stains.
Double leaf from R. Shmuel Engel’s responsa notebook. The first leaf contains the first two pages of a responsum regarding the erasing of a Holy name (lacking end of responsum). The second leaf features the conclusion of a responsum regarding agunot, with his signature: "I hereby affix my signature, Monday, 4th day of Chanukah 1901, Radomyshl, Shmuel Engel, rabbi of this community". The first responsum was addressed to R. Elisha Brander dayan and posek of Beitsch, and was printed in Responsa of R. Shmuel Engel, part I, section 89 (dated Av 1901). At the top of this manuscript, the following inscription: "I will copy here what I responded to the sharp and erudite rabbi… R. Elisha, posek of…".
The renowned R. Shmuel Engel, rabbi of Radomyshl (1853-1935), a leading Galician Torah scholar and foremost halachic authority of his generation. A close disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz and of his son R. Yechezkel Halberstam of Shinova. At the young age of 18, he was appointed rabbi of Biłgoraj (Poland). In 1879, he was compelled to leave Poland, and resided for a couple of years in Rudnik (Galicia) at the home of his friend R. Baruch Halberstam of Gorlitz and together they studied Torah, Halacha and Kabbalah. In 1881, he was appointed Rabbi of Dukla (Galicia) and in ca. 1887, of Radomyshl (Galicia). During WWI, he exiled to Waitzen (Vác, Hungary) and in 1918, he wandered further and settled in Kashoi (Košice), were he was appointed head of the Beit Din, remaining there until his passing. His son R. Chaim Engel succeeded him in the Radomyshl rabbinate. R Shmuel Engel authored the eight-book Responsa Maharash series, Chiddushei Maharash on the Talmud, Siftei Maharash on the Torah and more. His biography is printed in the book Shem MiShmuel (Munkacs, 1940).
[2] joined leaves (two and a half pages of closely written script). 33 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor wear and tears. Stains.
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Letter handwritten and signed by R. Akiva Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg, author of Daat Sofer. Pressburg, [1912].
Sent to Jerusalem to his friend R. Mordechai Friedman, with good wishes upon the engagement of his son with the daughter of R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld. His signature appears at the end of the letter: "Akiva son of R. S.B.S.". At the foot of the letter, following his signature, he sends regards to Rav Sonnenfeld.
The Gaon of Pressburg - R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, son of R. Simcha Bunim author of Shevet Sofer, who was the son of the Ketav Sofer. He served as rabbi and yeshiva dean in Pressburg since the passing of his father in 1907. Following the Holocaust, he reestablished his yeshiva and community in Jerusalem. He was one of the heads of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
The recipient of the letter, R. Mordechai Friedman (d. Elul 1944), immigrated to Eretz Israel from Hungary in 1908 and was one of the prominent members of the Hungarian Kollel in Jerusalem. His son, R. Menachem Mendel (1896-1958) was a leading disciple of the author of Maasai LaMelech in the Waitzen Yeshiva. In 1912, he became engaged to Rachel Breindel, daughter of R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, and together they raised a distinguished family in Jerusalem.
Postcard. 9X14 cm. Good condition. Postage stamp and postmarks.
Sent to Jerusalem to his friend R. Mordechai Friedman, with good wishes upon the engagement of his son with the daughter of R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld. His signature appears at the end of the letter: "Akiva son of R. S.B.S.". At the foot of the letter, following his signature, he sends regards to Rav Sonnenfeld.
The Gaon of Pressburg - R. Akiva Sofer (1878-1960), author of Daat Sofer, son of R. Simcha Bunim author of Shevet Sofer, who was the son of the Ketav Sofer. He served as rabbi and yeshiva dean in Pressburg since the passing of his father in 1907. Following the Holocaust, he reestablished his yeshiva and community in Jerusalem. He was one of the heads of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
The recipient of the letter, R. Mordechai Friedman (d. Elul 1944), immigrated to Eretz Israel from Hungary in 1908 and was one of the prominent members of the Hungarian Kollel in Jerusalem. His son, R. Menachem Mendel (1896-1958) was a leading disciple of the author of Maasai LaMelech in the Waitzen Yeshiva. In 1912, he became engaged to Rachel Breindel, daughter of R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, and together they raised a distinguished family in Jerusalem.
Postcard. 9X14 cm. Good condition. Postage stamp and postmarks.
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Two letters handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Sofer, son of R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of Kraków, author of Michtav Sofer. Sereth, Adar-Sivan 1914.
Addressed to the historian R. Dr. Yehuda Leib (Louis) Lewin Rabbi of Kempen (Kępno), the letters contain various inquiries about the biography of his grandfather the Chatam Sofer, and his great-grandfather R. Akiva Eger, as well as questions regarding the family’s genealogy.
R. Shlomo Alexandri Sofer (Tishrei 1856-Nissan 1924), son of R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of Kraków, and grandson of the Chatam Sofer. Son-in-law of the philanthropist R. Moshe Wachs from Sereth (Bukovina; father-in-law of the Harei Besamim and of R. Shlomo Ladier son of the Torat Chessed). An outstanding Torah scholar, he devoted his entire life to Torah study and worship of G-d, without acquiring an official position, thanks to his father-in-law’s wealth. He served as Rabbi of Sereth for short periods of time, only as an interim rabbi. A respected figure, he was amongst the prominent Jewish leaders in his country, entertaining friendly ties with members of the royal court, who held him in high esteem. Even more so was he esteemed by all ranks of Jewish society, be it rabbis and activists, maskilim or the masses. He possessed many manuscripts of his father, the Michtav Sofer, and of his grandfather the Chatam Sofer, and published them together with his son-in-law R. Yosef Naftali Stern, who toiled devotedly throughout his life to arrange and publish the writings of the Chatam Sofer and the Michtav Sofer. R. Shlomo Alexandri was also a veritable trove of numerous teachings heard from the Chatam Sofer and leading scholars of his generation (there is a well-known tradition recounting the reaction of the Chatam Sofer to the words of the Yismach Moshe, who explained the difference between the root of his soul and that of the Chatam Sofer - see Otzrot HaSofer, issue 18, p. 181).
2 postcards. 14 cm. Closely written. Good condition. Stains to one postcard.
One of these letters was printed in the book Meoran shel Yisrael - Biography of R. Akiva Eger (Brooklyn, 2011, p. 443). Several other letters from R. Shlomo Alexandri, sent to R. Dr. Yehuda Leib Lewin at that time, are printed in Meoran shel Yisrael (pp. 442-448) and in the Otzrot HaSofer anthology (issue 14, p. 37). They contain further information on the subject of these two letters.
Addressed to the historian R. Dr. Yehuda Leib (Louis) Lewin Rabbi of Kempen (Kępno), the letters contain various inquiries about the biography of his grandfather the Chatam Sofer, and his great-grandfather R. Akiva Eger, as well as questions regarding the family’s genealogy.
R. Shlomo Alexandri Sofer (Tishrei 1856-Nissan 1924), son of R. Shimon Sofer Rabbi of Kraków, and grandson of the Chatam Sofer. Son-in-law of the philanthropist R. Moshe Wachs from Sereth (Bukovina; father-in-law of the Harei Besamim and of R. Shlomo Ladier son of the Torat Chessed). An outstanding Torah scholar, he devoted his entire life to Torah study and worship of G-d, without acquiring an official position, thanks to his father-in-law’s wealth. He served as Rabbi of Sereth for short periods of time, only as an interim rabbi. A respected figure, he was amongst the prominent Jewish leaders in his country, entertaining friendly ties with members of the royal court, who held him in high esteem. Even more so was he esteemed by all ranks of Jewish society, be it rabbis and activists, maskilim or the masses. He possessed many manuscripts of his father, the Michtav Sofer, and of his grandfather the Chatam Sofer, and published them together with his son-in-law R. Yosef Naftali Stern, who toiled devotedly throughout his life to arrange and publish the writings of the Chatam Sofer and the Michtav Sofer. R. Shlomo Alexandri was also a veritable trove of numerous teachings heard from the Chatam Sofer and leading scholars of his generation (there is a well-known tradition recounting the reaction of the Chatam Sofer to the words of the Yismach Moshe, who explained the difference between the root of his soul and that of the Chatam Sofer - see Otzrot HaSofer, issue 18, p. 181).
2 postcards. 14 cm. Closely written. Good condition. Stains to one postcard.
One of these letters was printed in the book Meoran shel Yisrael - Biography of R. Akiva Eger (Brooklyn, 2011, p. 443). Several other letters from R. Shlomo Alexandri, sent to R. Dr. Yehuda Leib Lewin at that time, are printed in Meoran shel Yisrael (pp. 442-448) and in the Otzrot HaSofer anthology (issue 14, p. 37). They contain further information on the subject of these two letters.
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Manuscript - title page and two other leaves from the ledger of the Shaar HaTorah Ashkenaz society. Satmar (Satu Mare), 1923. Yiddish, with some Hebrew.
The present item comprises a colorful illustrated title page, with two subsequent leaves delineating the society’s regulations. The regulations are signed by the society’s leading members, headed by the rabbi of Satmar - R. Eliezer David Grünwald, author of Keren LeDavid.
The title page depicts a gateway with a curtain covering the entrance, surmounted by a dome bearing the Tablets of the Law and topped with a Star of David finial. Signature at the foot of the illustration: "Produced by Yitzchak Yonatan Singer of Satmar, 1923".
The second leaf opens with the heading (in Yiddish): "Regulations of the Shaar HaTorah Ashkenaz society, Satmar". The heading is followed by the various clauses of the regulations, in Yiddish. The objective of the society is also defined: to maintain Orthodox boys’ schools, which would teach Hebrew, Chumash with the Rashi commentary, the Bible and Talmud with the Tosafot commentary. It states that the society aspires to provide the children of destitute families with free education. The regulations emphasize repeatedly that the society would be run according to the Ashkenazic way, and commits to employ specifically Ashkenazi teachers rather than Sefardi ones - members of the Chassidic community.
The regulations also specify that the society would operate under the direct supervision of the Orthodox chief rabbi of Satmar, and would be subordinate to the Orthodox community in the city.
On the final page, signatures of ten leading members of the society, and of the rabbi of Satmar - R. Eliezer David Grünwald.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), foremost Torah scholar and yeshiva dean in Hungary and Transylvania in the pre-war years. He was the brother of R. Moshe Grünwald, the Arugat HaBosem, and his close disciple. He studied for a short time under R. Shmuel Ehrenfeld, the Chatan Sofer. He served as rabbi and dayan of prominent communities, including Bardiov (Bardejov), Dunaszerdahely (Dunajská Streda), Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz) and Oyber-Visheve (Vișeu de Sus). In each of these cities, he established and headed a large yeshiva, edifying countless disciples, including dozens who later served as rabbis and poskim. His yeshiva in Oyber-Visheve numbered hundreds of students. He was ultimately appointed rabbi of Satmar, where he headed the largest yeshiva in Transylvania, and one of the most prominent in Hungary. Following his passing, his disciples began publishing his novellae in the books: Responsa Keren LeDavid on Orach Chaim (Satmar, 1929; other parts of his responsa were lost during the Holocaust), Keren LeDavid on the Torah (Satmar, 1930-1939), Keren LeDavid - homily (Satmar, 1934), and others.
[3] leaves. Approx. 40 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Title page damaged and rubbed. Detached leaves.
The present item comprises a colorful illustrated title page, with two subsequent leaves delineating the society’s regulations. The regulations are signed by the society’s leading members, headed by the rabbi of Satmar - R. Eliezer David Grünwald, author of Keren LeDavid.
The title page depicts a gateway with a curtain covering the entrance, surmounted by a dome bearing the Tablets of the Law and topped with a Star of David finial. Signature at the foot of the illustration: "Produced by Yitzchak Yonatan Singer of Satmar, 1923".
The second leaf opens with the heading (in Yiddish): "Regulations of the Shaar HaTorah Ashkenaz society, Satmar". The heading is followed by the various clauses of the regulations, in Yiddish. The objective of the society is also defined: to maintain Orthodox boys’ schools, which would teach Hebrew, Chumash with the Rashi commentary, the Bible and Talmud with the Tosafot commentary. It states that the society aspires to provide the children of destitute families with free education. The regulations emphasize repeatedly that the society would be run according to the Ashkenazic way, and commits to employ specifically Ashkenazi teachers rather than Sefardi ones - members of the Chassidic community.
The regulations also specify that the society would operate under the direct supervision of the Orthodox chief rabbi of Satmar, and would be subordinate to the Orthodox community in the city.
On the final page, signatures of ten leading members of the society, and of the rabbi of Satmar - R. Eliezer David Grünwald.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), foremost Torah scholar and yeshiva dean in Hungary and Transylvania in the pre-war years. He was the brother of R. Moshe Grünwald, the Arugat HaBosem, and his close disciple. He studied for a short time under R. Shmuel Ehrenfeld, the Chatan Sofer. He served as rabbi and dayan of prominent communities, including Bardiov (Bardejov), Dunaszerdahely (Dunajská Streda), Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz) and Oyber-Visheve (Vișeu de Sus). In each of these cities, he established and headed a large yeshiva, edifying countless disciples, including dozens who later served as rabbis and poskim. His yeshiva in Oyber-Visheve numbered hundreds of students. He was ultimately appointed rabbi of Satmar, where he headed the largest yeshiva in Transylvania, and one of the most prominent in Hungary. Following his passing, his disciples began publishing his novellae in the books: Responsa Keren LeDavid on Orach Chaim (Satmar, 1929; other parts of his responsa were lost during the Holocaust), Keren LeDavid on the Torah (Satmar, 1930-1939), Keren LeDavid - homily (Satmar, 1934), and others.
[3] leaves. Approx. 40 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Title page damaged and rubbed. Detached leaves.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Four letters from members of the Teitelbaum family, who served as rabbis of various cities in the Czechoslovakia-Poland region, and all perished in the Holocaust.
• Lengthy letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Chaim Teitelbaum, on official stationery. Krenitz (Krynica-Zdrój), Tammuz 1936. R. Avraham Chaim Teitelbaum Rabbi of Krenitz, son of R. Moshe David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Lăpuş. In this letter, he signs: "Avraham Chaim, grandson of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz".
• Official postcard, with a letter of good year wishes, handwritten and signed by R. Meir Teitelbaum. Český Těšín. Tishrei 1936. R. Meir Teitelbaum Rabbi of Český Těšín (a town on the Polish-Czech border, which in the interwar period was split into two towns, on each side of the Olza river). Torah novellae in his name are quoted in the writings of R. Yissachar Shlomo Teichtal.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Rabin Rabbi of Baligród, and signed by R. Meshulam Teitelbaum Rabbi of Baligród. Baligród, Iyar 1935.
• Letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Teitelbaum Rabbi of Zakliczyn (near Tarnów). Iyar 1930.
4 letters. Size and condition vary.
All the rabbis whose signatures appear on these letters, perished in the Holocaust (see enclosed material).
• Lengthy letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Chaim Teitelbaum, on official stationery. Krenitz (Krynica-Zdrój), Tammuz 1936. R. Avraham Chaim Teitelbaum Rabbi of Krenitz, son of R. Moshe David Teitelbaum Rabbi of Lăpuş. In this letter, he signs: "Avraham Chaim, grandson of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz".
• Official postcard, with a letter of good year wishes, handwritten and signed by R. Meir Teitelbaum. Český Těšín. Tishrei 1936. R. Meir Teitelbaum Rabbi of Český Těšín (a town on the Polish-Czech border, which in the interwar period was split into two towns, on each side of the Olza river). Torah novellae in his name are quoted in the writings of R. Yissachar Shlomo Teichtal.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Rabin Rabbi of Baligród, and signed by R. Meshulam Teitelbaum Rabbi of Baligród. Baligród, Iyar 1935.
• Letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Chaim Teitelbaum Rabbi of Zakliczyn (near Tarnów). Iyar 1930.
4 letters. Size and condition vary.
All the rabbis whose signatures appear on these letters, perished in the Holocaust (see enclosed material).
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Some 20 long letters of Torah thoughts, from the archive of R. Chaim Berlin, sent from rabbis and Torah scholars in Russia, Lithuania and Poland. Ca. 1900-1906.
Among the writers: his nephew R. Elazar Sheinfeld; R. Baruch Essman of Kiev (author of Chad VeChalak, who writes blessings for the New Year and Torah teachings that he said at the time his daughter gave birth); R. Matityahu Bornstein posek in Zolotonosha; R. Zvi Yehuda Mamluk (author of Abir HaRo’im); R. Michael Margolin; R. Shemayahu Rabbi of Bershad; R. Chanoch Yehuda of Białystok; R. Yitzchak son of R. Shraga posek in Tula; R. Meir Levine of Svislach; R. Avraham Matityahu Chalfan, R. Yisrael Bunim Zeidintzig of Siedlce; and others.
The recipient of the letters: R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation, was an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin. He served as chief rabbi of Moscow, and for a while as yeshiva dean and rabbi in Volozhin, Kobryn and Yelisavetgrad (Kropyvnytskyi). His Torah influence spread throughout Russia and the entire world (the four-part Responsa Nishmat Chaim, published in Jerusalem in 2008, contains his correspondence with rabbis and Torah scholars throughout the world, including Russia, Galicia, Hungary, Germany, Holland, Iraq and Eretz Israel. Most of the rabbis who wrote the letters in this collection are not listed in the index of R. Chaim Berlin’s correspondants, which appears at the end of Nishmat Chaim on Yoreh Deah). He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1906 and soon became one of the leading rabbinic authorities in the city.
Approx. 20 letters (some 36 leaves and postcards). Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
Among the writers: his nephew R. Elazar Sheinfeld; R. Baruch Essman of Kiev (author of Chad VeChalak, who writes blessings for the New Year and Torah teachings that he said at the time his daughter gave birth); R. Matityahu Bornstein posek in Zolotonosha; R. Zvi Yehuda Mamluk (author of Abir HaRo’im); R. Michael Margolin; R. Shemayahu Rabbi of Bershad; R. Chanoch Yehuda of Białystok; R. Yitzchak son of R. Shraga posek in Tula; R. Meir Levine of Svislach; R. Avraham Matityahu Chalfan, R. Yisrael Bunim Zeidintzig of Siedlce; and others.
The recipient of the letters: R. Chaim Berlin (1832-1912), foremost Torah scholar in his generation, was an illustrious Torah figure of Lithuania and Jerusalem. Eldest son of the Netziv of Volozhin. He served as chief rabbi of Moscow, and for a while as yeshiva dean and rabbi in Volozhin, Kobryn and Yelisavetgrad (Kropyvnytskyi). His Torah influence spread throughout Russia and the entire world (the four-part Responsa Nishmat Chaim, published in Jerusalem in 2008, contains his correspondence with rabbis and Torah scholars throughout the world, including Russia, Galicia, Hungary, Germany, Holland, Iraq and Eretz Israel. Most of the rabbis who wrote the letters in this collection are not listed in the index of R. Chaim Berlin’s correspondants, which appears at the end of Nishmat Chaim on Yoreh Deah). He immigrated to Jerusalem in 1906 and soon became one of the leading rabbinic authorities in the city.
Approx. 20 letters (some 36 leaves and postcards). Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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Five documents relating to marriage and divorce:
• Handwritten Tena’im, for the betrothal of the groom Yisrael son of R. Chaim, to the bride Esther Raizel daughter of R. Aharon. Karelitz (Karelichy), Shevat 1883.
• Printed ketubah. [Vilna, ca. 1874]. Completed by hand for the marriage of "R. Yisrael son of R. Chaim" to the bride Esther Raizel. Karelitz (Karelichy), Sivan 1883.
• Two legal documents - appointment of a messenger to deliver a get (divorce document). Warsaw, 15th Tevet 1907. Signed by R. Yisrael Yitzchak HaLevi - rabbi and posek in Warsaw, and two other rabbis.
• Legal document issued by the Beit Din of the Ashkenazi community of Jerusalem, appointing a messenger to deliver a get. Jerusalem, Cheshvan 1913. Signed by the dayanim of the Beit Din: R. Lipman David Shuvaks, R. Meir Israel and R. Betzalel Yeshaya Bernstein.
5 documents. Size and condition vary.
• Handwritten Tena’im, for the betrothal of the groom Yisrael son of R. Chaim, to the bride Esther Raizel daughter of R. Aharon. Karelitz (Karelichy), Shevat 1883.
• Printed ketubah. [Vilna, ca. 1874]. Completed by hand for the marriage of "R. Yisrael son of R. Chaim" to the bride Esther Raizel. Karelitz (Karelichy), Sivan 1883.
• Two legal documents - appointment of a messenger to deliver a get (divorce document). Warsaw, 15th Tevet 1907. Signed by R. Yisrael Yitzchak HaLevi - rabbi and posek in Warsaw, and two other rabbis.
• Legal document issued by the Beit Din of the Ashkenazi community of Jerusalem, appointing a messenger to deliver a get. Jerusalem, Cheshvan 1913. Signed by the dayanim of the Beit Din: R. Lipman David Shuvaks, R. Meir Israel and R. Betzalel Yeshaya Bernstein.
5 documents. Size and condition vary.
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Collection of certificates of appreciation and letters of good wishes and farewell from various institutions and figures of the Kiev community, accorded to the president of the community, R. Yisrael Meisel, on the occasion of his immigration to Eretz Israel. Kiev, 1925.
Includes: • Letter of good wishes on a large leaf, presented by the Chevra Kaddisha in Kiev, signed by the heads of the society. • Two letters of good wishes and farewell on the official stationery of the "Religious Community in Kiev", each containing different text. One of the letters is signed by several dozen community members. The second letter is signed by both the secretary of the community and the "director of affairs and bookkeeper". • Farewell letter from the "Religious community, Kiev-Podol", signed by the members of the directorate and board. • "Remembrance of love" - letter of good wishes and farewell, signed by some 15 "members of the administration". * Letter of good wishes and farewell "in the name of Machzikei Torah". • Letter - poem in honor of the departure of "the president of the religious community in Kiev, R. Yisrael Meisel", from the "Representative of the synagogues in Shulyavka, Yisrael Aharon son of R. Shimon Luke[rman?]". • Certificate in Russian dated 1924, on the official stationery of the Kiev community, attesting that R. Yisrael Meisel had been serving as rabbi of Kiev since 1901.
8 paper items. Size varies. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear.
Includes: • Letter of good wishes on a large leaf, presented by the Chevra Kaddisha in Kiev, signed by the heads of the society. • Two letters of good wishes and farewell on the official stationery of the "Religious Community in Kiev", each containing different text. One of the letters is signed by several dozen community members. The second letter is signed by both the secretary of the community and the "director of affairs and bookkeeper". • Farewell letter from the "Religious community, Kiev-Podol", signed by the members of the directorate and board. • "Remembrance of love" - letter of good wishes and farewell, signed by some 15 "members of the administration". * Letter of good wishes and farewell "in the name of Machzikei Torah". • Letter - poem in honor of the departure of "the president of the religious community in Kiev, R. Yisrael Meisel", from the "Representative of the synagogues in Shulyavka, Yisrael Aharon son of R. Shimon Luke[rman?]". • Certificate in Russian dated 1924, on the official stationery of the Kiev community, attesting that R. Yisrael Meisel had been serving as rabbi of Kiev since 1901.
8 paper items. Size varies. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear.
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Collection of letters from rabbis and yeshiva deans. Lithuania and European countries:
• Lengthy letter signed by R. Yechiel Mordechai Gordon "dean of the Lomzha yeshiva". Łomża, Nisan 1918. Historical contents describing the state of the Lomzha yeshiva, in the aftermath of WWI.
• Postcard with a letter handwritten and signed by R. Shimon Sofer. Trnava.
• Lengthy letter from R. Shmuel Glick Rabbi of Ujlak, addressed to R. Ben Tzion Chai Uziel. Bodzásújlak (Novosad), [1939].
• Letter signed by R. Avraham Tzvi Grodzinski, director of the Ramailes yeshiva (eldest brother of R. Chaim Ozer). Vilna, 1934. Yiddish.
• Two letters from R. Isser Yehuda Unterman Rabbi of Liverpool. 1938-1939.
• Letter from R. Shlomo Bamberger, addressed to R. Meir Lerner, chief rabbi of Altona. Hanau, 1905. German.
• Lengthy letter from R. Moshe Schwab (mashgiach of the Gateshead yeshiva), addressed to his brother R. Yitzchak Schwab in Bnei Brak. Gateshead (England), Tishrei 1946. German. At the foot of the letter, several lines in English from his wife, Rebbetzin Rachel Schwab. Aerogram, approx. 3 written pages.
8 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
• Lengthy letter signed by R. Yechiel Mordechai Gordon "dean of the Lomzha yeshiva". Łomża, Nisan 1918. Historical contents describing the state of the Lomzha yeshiva, in the aftermath of WWI.
• Postcard with a letter handwritten and signed by R. Shimon Sofer. Trnava.
• Lengthy letter from R. Shmuel Glick Rabbi of Ujlak, addressed to R. Ben Tzion Chai Uziel. Bodzásújlak (Novosad), [1939].
• Letter signed by R. Avraham Tzvi Grodzinski, director of the Ramailes yeshiva (eldest brother of R. Chaim Ozer). Vilna, 1934. Yiddish.
• Two letters from R. Isser Yehuda Unterman Rabbi of Liverpool. 1938-1939.
• Letter from R. Shlomo Bamberger, addressed to R. Meir Lerner, chief rabbi of Altona. Hanau, 1905. German.
• Lengthy letter from R. Moshe Schwab (mashgiach of the Gateshead yeshiva), addressed to his brother R. Yitzchak Schwab in Bnei Brak. Gateshead (England), Tishrei 1946. German. At the foot of the letter, several lines in English from his wife, Rebbetzin Rachel Schwab. Aerogram, approx. 3 written pages.
8 letters. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
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