Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Published based on the original manuscript of the Gaon of Vilna. A commentary by the editor R. Shmuel, rabbi of Luknik (Luokė), was printed alongside the work of the Gaon of Vilna.
Foreword by R. Yaakov Moshe of Slonim, descendant of the Gaon of Vilna, relating to the correct way of viewing secular sciences.
Lengthy handwritten glosses (mostly trimmed), with calculations related to the topic of the book.
[7], 31 leaves. 21.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor open tears to final leaves, affecting text. Minor worming, affecting text. New binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 862.
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Approbation by the Gaon of Vilna on the verso of the title page. This is one of the only two approbations ever given by the Gaon of Vilna.
In his approbation, the Gaon of Vilna blesses the author: "May he succeed in publishing it, with G-d's will, to revive many people and grant them the merit of seeing the pleasantness of G-d…".
[2], 117 leaves. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears, including large open tears to title page and other leaves, with damage to title page border and significant damage to text, mostly repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Minor worming. New leather binding.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 990.
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Six (consecutive) autograph leaves by the author, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow from his work on Mishnat Chassidim by R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, on the principles of Kabbalah. This work was published in the book Kitvei R. Menachem Mendel, Jerusalem 2001, Vol. I, based on the manuscript of which these leaves are a part (the contents of these leaves can be found on pp. 189-204).
R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem.
[6] leaves (12 autograph pages). Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains. Ink faded in several places. Marginal tears and wear.
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An appeal letter given to the emissary R. Tzvi Hirsh son of R. Yehuda, with a blank space for the emissary to fill in the name of the donor.
Signed by R. Chaim Kohen (previously rabbi in Pinsk, served as rabbi in Safed until his passing in 1831); R. Yisrael of Shklow (disciple of the Gaon of Vilna); R. Natan Neta son of R. Mendel (leader of the first group of disciples of the Gaon of Vilna who immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1809; d. 1846); R. Natan Neta son of R. Saadia (attendant of the Gaon of Vilna; d. 1849); R. Aryeh Leib son of R. Yosef Leon (head of the Ashkenazi Yishuv in Safed); R. Aryeh son of R. Yerachmiel Markus of Keidan (trustee of Kollel Perushim in Jerusalem and founder of the Hurva synagogue); R. Shlomo Zalman son of R. Ze'ev Wolf HaKohen (emissary for Eretz Israel; d. 1847 in Calcutta).
[1] leaf. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal worming, not affecting text.
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At the foot of the letter, on the left, signature in Arabic (presumably written by the scribe) "Avraham Dov – representative of Russian subjects in Safed" (translated from Arabic), together with his stamp (in Hebrew): "Avraham Dov of Zhitomir". On the right, signature in Arabic (presumably written by the scribe): "Gershon – representative of German subjects" (translated from Arabic), with his stamp (in Hebrew – difficult to decipher).
The letter describes the difficult state of Safed Jewry in the wake of the earthquake, which claimed the lives of some two thousand Jewish residents. This calamity closely followed the pogroms and widespread looting which local Arab mobs perpetrated on the Jews of the city, during the course of the Peasants' Revolt. The letter describes the horrors Safed Jewry endured during the pogroms and depicts how these troubles were compounded by the earthquake which destroyed their homes and their few remaining possessions, killed thousands, and left countless of wounded without food nor a roof over their heads. The writers ask the consuls of the various countries to intercede on their behalf and obtain support and assistance for them.
Large leaf, 68 cm. Thick paper. Good condition. Stains. Folding marks. Several tears to folds.
Provenance: Collection of Jean-Jacques-Pierre Desmaisons (1807-1873), Russian Orientalist and diplomat, professor of Oriental languages.
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Addressed to the communities of the Outer Maghreb (Tunisia, Libya and Algeria), asking them to establish permanent funds for the Torah and charity institutions of Tiberias.
Neat scribal Sephardic script; emphasized words in square script. Calligraphic signatures of Sephardic rabbis of Tiberias: R. Refael Avraham Khalfon, R. Shimon Abadi, R. Yitzchak Abulafia, R. Eliyahu[?] Benaim, R. Avraham HaKohen Douek, R. Moshe Bahloul, R. Yitzchak Avraham Bakiria, R. Yosef Malka and R. Refael Maman. Heading the list of signees is the stamp of the Chacham Bashi – R. Chaim Shmuel HaKohen. Additional stamps.
[1] leaf. 39.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Minor stains. Wear and folding marks. Minor tears to margins and folds.
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Recommendation for a Safed resident of distinguished lineage (descendant of R. Aharon HaGadol of Karlin and of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi), travelling to health spas in Europe and in need of financial assistance.
Signed by R. Refael Silberman Rabbi of Safed, Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Rabin (descendant of R. Naftali of Ropshitz, rabbi of the Austrian community in Safed), R. Baruch David Kahana author of Birkat HaAretz, and others (see Hebrew description for full list of signatories).
Additional recommendation at the foot of the leaf, handwritten and signed by R. Shlomo Yosef Yehuda Hakim, on behalf the rabbis of the Sephardic communities.
[1] parchment leaf. Approx. 47 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark sellotape stains. Folding marks. Tears and wear. Several open tears, affecting text.
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The rebbes of Vizhnitz, beginning from the first rebbe, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager the Tzemach Tzadik, were active as "Nasi of the Holy Land" in raising funds for the poor of Safed and Tiberias and distributing Eretz Israel funds. In time, Kollel Vizhnitz was founded, and later became the main Kollel for immigrants from Bukovina and eastern Galicia. After the passing of the Ahavat Yisrael, his eldest son Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Visheve succeeded him as "Nasi of the Holy Land".
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Visheve (1885-1941), son of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Served as rabbi of Vizhnitz, and later of Visheve, where he founded the Beit Yisrael yeshiva. A leader of Agudath Yisrael and member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah.
The present certificate, presumably made by the artist R. Yosef Zvi Geiger of Safed, was not completed, and is unsigned.
[1] large leaf. 62 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Stains from purple ink spilled on leaf (possibly due to that, the certificate was not completed nor signed).
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• Shanah Tovah letter with illustrations of holy sites printed in gold, filled in by hand and signed by R. Aryeh Leib Rashkes (1838-1914), prominent Torah scholar, rabbi of Vilna and Jerusalem. Double leaf; additional letter in his handwriting and with his signature on the second leaf. Jerusalem, Elul 1899.
• Shanah Tovah letter with illustrations of the holy sites, filled in by hand and signed by R. Netanel Chaim Pappe. Additional lengthy letter in his handwriting and with his signature on verso. Jerusalem [ca. 1890s-1900s].
• Shanah Tovah letter, filled in by hand and signed by R. Mordechai Berkowitz son of R. Avraham Dov Ber Rabbi of Łachwa; addressed to R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld. [Safed?, ca. 1910s-1920s].
• Shanah Tovah letter, filled in by hand and signed by R. Yerachmiel Margolies, disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Jerusalem, [1900s].
• Jerusalem calendar for the year 5666 (1905-1906), with Shanah Tovah letter printed on verso, filled in by hand and signed by R. Yeshaya Fiber. Jerusalem, [1905].
• Jerusalem calendar for the year 5670 (1909-1910), with Shanah Tovah letter printed on verso, filled in by hand and signed by R. Berel Fiber. Jerusalem, [1909].
6 items. Size and condition vary.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Haim Grossman.
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• Letter to philanthropists, fundraising appeal for Vaad HaKlali – Knesset Yisrael, signed by the rabbis and trustees of Safed. [Safed, ca. 1920s]. See Hebrew description for list of signatories.
• Letter from Kollel Bukovina in Safed, to the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. Signed by the residents of Mishmar HaYarden. Mishmar HaYarden, Tevet 1933.
• Letter (2 pages) handwritten and signed by R. Avraham Chaim Naeh, appeal for assistance in sponsoring the printing costs of his books Ketzot HaShulchan. Jerusalem, 1940.
• Letter signed by R. Benzion Yadler, maggid in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, 1961.
• Letter handwritten and signed by R. Amram Blau. Jerusalem, Tevet 1971.
5 letters. Size and condition vary.
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Letter (4 pages; unsigned) handwritten by the Aderet – R. Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim, head of the Jerusalem Beit Din. Jerusalem, Adar II 1902.
Halachic responsum pertaining to a vineyard Kilayim concern – lupine being planted between the rows of the vineyard to serve as compost. This question was discussed extensively by the Torah scholars of Eretz Israel at that time.
Without the name of the recipient [apparently, this is a draft of a letter sent to R. Yoel Moshe Salomon].
R. Eliyahu David Rabinowitz Teomim – the Aderet (1845-1905), was the rabbi of Ponevezh, Mir and Jerusalem. He was renowned from his childhood for his love of Torah and diligent Torah study, for his righteousness and refined character traits. A brilliant Torah scholar, he left behind more than 100 manuscript works, most of which were never printed. His son-in-law was R. Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook, chief rabbi of Eretz Israel.
Double leaf (4 written pages), official stationery. 22.5 cm. Good condition.
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This book was published in honor of the construction of the Shaarei Chesed neighborhood that year. The final leaf contains a printed membership certificate, completed by hand, for the member R. Yissachar Berish Korenblat, with 13 signatures – rabbis of Jerusalem, gabba'im and directors of the society, including: R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld, R. Aryeh Leib Dayan, R. Yoel Moshe Solomon, R. Yechiel Michel Tucazinsky, R. Eliyahu Romm, and others. See Hebrew description for full list of signatories.
[3], 4-12, [1] printed pages + empty leaves. 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and dampstains. New binding.
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