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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Avodat Avodah – teachings on the Torah, by Rebbe Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh-Canada. Two parts: Part I on Bereshit and Shemot – Kiryat Tosh Canada, 2007, new edition; Part II on Vayikra, Bamidbar and Devarim – Kiryat Tosh Canada, 2004 [first edition].
Signature of the author, Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal, on the endpaper of vol. II. Printed dedication to a supporter of the Tosh institutions pasted on the endpaper of vol. I.
Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy of Tosh (1922-2015), son of R. Mordechai Demecser, grandson of R. Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh (the first). He founded the Beit HaLevi enclave of Tosh Chassidim in Montreal, Canada. He was renowned for his lengthy prayers and his exceptional passion in his worship of G-d.
Two volumes: [7], 6-388, [1] pages; [4], 5-415, [17] pages. 23.5-24 cm. Good condition. Original bindings.
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Signature of the author, Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal, on the endpaper of vol. II. Printed dedication to a supporter of the Tosh institutions pasted on the endpaper of vol. I.
Rebbe Meshulam Feish Segal Lőwy of Tosh (1922-2015), son of R. Mordechai Demecser, grandson of R. Meshulam Feish Lőwy of Tosh (the first). He founded the Beit HaLevi enclave of Tosh Chassidim in Montreal, Canada. He was renowned for his lengthy prayers and his exceptional passion in his worship of G-d.
Two volumes: [7], 6-388, [1] pages; [4], 5-415, [17] pages. 23.5-24 cm. Good condition. Original bindings.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Kad HaKemach, ethics and practices in alphabetical order, with Shulchan shel Arba, table and eating practices, by Rabbenu Bachye disciple of the Rashba (author of the Rabbenu Bachye commentary on the Torah). Jerusalem: Israel Export Offset Priniting, 1961.
Dedication for a Bar Mitzvah on the front endpaper (from ca. 1968) handwritten and signed by the Gerrer Rebbe: "For the Bar Mitzvah boy Chaim Yaakov. Upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah, wishing much success, Yaakov Aryeh Alter".
[2], 98 leaves; [1], 100-110 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Original binding, with minor defects.
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Dedication for a Bar Mitzvah on the front endpaper (from ca. 1968) handwritten and signed by the Gerrer Rebbe: "For the Bar Mitzvah boy Chaim Yaakov. Upon his becoming Bar Mitzvah, wishing much success, Yaakov Aryeh Alter".
[2], 98 leaves; [1], 100-110 leaves. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Stamps. Original binding, with minor defects.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Mishnayot, Orders Kodashim and Taharot, with the commentary of R. Ovadia of Bartenura, and with Tosafot Yom Tov. Kraków: Menachem Nachum Meisels, 1644-1645. Mahadura Batra of the Tosafot Yom Tov commentary, published in the author's lifetime. Rare edition, published shortly before the Chmielnicki massacres.
Two parts (Kodashim and Taharot) in one volume. Divisional title pages. The volume contains many dozens of lengthy glosses in Italian script by an unidentified writer. In some glosses he quotes his teacher the Rabach – R. Binyamin HaKohen Vitali, rabbi of Reggio.
Most of the glosses quoting the Rabach were published (with slight textual variations) in the Beit Aharon VeYisrael anthologies, based on a similar copy of Mishnayot (from the same edition) containing glosses handwritten by the Rabach and by one of his disciples. Not all the glosses in the present book appear there, and some remain unpublished.
Signature on the title page, deleted with ink.
R. Binyamin HaKohen Vitali – the Rabach (1651-1727), close disciple of R. Moshe Zacuto (the Remez). He served as rabbi and yeshiva dean in Reggio, and was a leading kabbalist and halachic authority in Italy in his times. His son-in-law and disciple, R. Yeshayahu Bassan, was the prominent teacher of the Ramchal.
Kodashim: 213 leaves. Taharot: [1], 3-292 leaves. Final leaf of Taharot lacking, replaced in neat Italian handwriting. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear to some leaves. Marginal open tears to title page and first leaves of Kodashim, not affecting text. Tears to several leaves, including minor open tears, slightly affecting text. First gathering loose. Minor worming. Early leather binding, damaged, with worming and open tears.
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Two parts (Kodashim and Taharot) in one volume. Divisional title pages. The volume contains many dozens of lengthy glosses in Italian script by an unidentified writer. In some glosses he quotes his teacher the Rabach – R. Binyamin HaKohen Vitali, rabbi of Reggio.
Most of the glosses quoting the Rabach were published (with slight textual variations) in the Beit Aharon VeYisrael anthologies, based on a similar copy of Mishnayot (from the same edition) containing glosses handwritten by the Rabach and by one of his disciples. Not all the glosses in the present book appear there, and some remain unpublished.
Signature on the title page, deleted with ink.
R. Binyamin HaKohen Vitali – the Rabach (1651-1727), close disciple of R. Moshe Zacuto (the Remez). He served as rabbi and yeshiva dean in Reggio, and was a leading kabbalist and halachic authority in Italy in his times. His son-in-law and disciple, R. Yeshayahu Bassan, was the prominent teacher of the Ramchal.
Kodashim: 213 leaves. Taharot: [1], 3-292 leaves. Final leaf of Taharot lacking, replaced in neat Italian handwriting. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear to some leaves. Marginal open tears to title page and first leaves of Kodashim, not affecting text. Tears to several leaves, including minor open tears, slightly affecting text. First gathering loose. Minor worming. Early leather binding, damaged, with worming and open tears.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Kuntres R. Chaim Yonah, novellae on the Talmudic topic of Garmei, with a sample of Seder Mishneh on the Rambam, laws of testimony and Sanhedrin, by R. Chaim Yonah Teomim Rabbi of Breslau. [Jeßnitz: Yisrael son of Avraham, 1723 – first edition printed in the author's lifetime, as an addendum to the book Yam shel Shlomo].
Copy of R. Wolf Boskowitz, with his signature and stamps on the title page. Brief glosses, presumably in his handwriting. Lengthy German inscriptions on the front endpaper. Other inscriptions and stamps.
R. Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf HaLevi Boskowitz (1740-1818), prominent Hungarian rabbi, son of the Machatzit HaShekel. He was held in high esteem by the leading Torah scholars of his time, including the Noda BiYehuda, the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger.
The present work, later printed independently under the title Kuntres R. Chaim Yonah, was composed by R. Chaim Yonah Teomim (ca. 1690-1695 – 1728). The book was received by the leading halachic authorities as a classic work on laws of Nezikin. R. Chaim Yonah was the son and successor of R. Feivel Teomim Rabbi of Breslau. His work Seder Mishneh on Rambam laws of Sanhedrin and testimony was only published from a manuscript in 1981.
Interestingly, R. Wolf Boskowitz, owner of this volume, also authored a book on the Rambam titled Seder Mishneh.
[16] leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. Stamps. New binding.
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Copy of R. Wolf Boskowitz, with his signature and stamps on the title page. Brief glosses, presumably in his handwriting. Lengthy German inscriptions on the front endpaper. Other inscriptions and stamps.
R. Binyamin Ze'ev Wolf HaLevi Boskowitz (1740-1818), prominent Hungarian rabbi, son of the Machatzit HaShekel. He was held in high esteem by the leading Torah scholars of his time, including the Noda BiYehuda, the Chatam Sofer and R. Akiva Eger.
The present work, later printed independently under the title Kuntres R. Chaim Yonah, was composed by R. Chaim Yonah Teomim (ca. 1690-1695 – 1728). The book was received by the leading halachic authorities as a classic work on laws of Nezikin. R. Chaim Yonah was the son and successor of R. Feivel Teomim Rabbi of Breslau. His work Seder Mishneh on Rambam laws of Sanhedrin and testimony was only published from a manuscript in 1981.
Interestingly, R. Wolf Boskowitz, owner of this volume, also authored a book on the Rambam titled Seder Mishneh.
[16] leaves. 29 cm. Good condition. Stains. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Kreiti UPleiti, on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh De'ah (sections 1-110), by R. Yehonatan Eybeschutz. Altona: printer not indicated, [1763]. First edition. Only book of the author published in his lifetime.
Ownership inscriptions on the title page (partially deleted). Inscription on leaf 9 (of first sequence): "Tiktin".
Dozens of glosses and emendations, including over ten scholarly glosses by two different writers. The second writer objects in several places to the first writer's comments.
[2], 3-34, [1]; [4], 5-165 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves at beginning: [1], 1-2. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tear to center of leaf 5 of second sequence (due to singeing), affecting text. New binding.
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Ownership inscriptions on the title page (partially deleted). Inscription on leaf 9 (of first sequence): "Tiktin".
Dozens of glosses and emendations, including over ten scholarly glosses by two different writers. The second writer objects in several places to the first writer's comments.
[2], 3-34, [1]; [4], 5-165 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves at beginning: [1], 1-2. 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Open tear to center of leaf 5 of second sequence (due to singeing), affecting text. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Ohel David, Talmudic novellae on various tractates (Yevamot, Bava Kama, Shabbat, Eruvin and Ketubot), by R. David Deutsch Rabbi of Ir Chadash (Nowe Miasto). Vienna: Anton Strauss, 1822. First edition, published in the author's lifetime.
Dozens of handwritten glosses containing additions and emendations, copied by a scribe from the author's glosses.
R. David Deutsch would constantly review his published writings, adding his handwritten glosses in the margins. There are dozens of copies of his books with his glosses, or with scribal copyings of his glosses. The contents of the glosses vary between copies.
R. David Deutsch Rabbi of Nowe Miasto (1757-1831), a prominent Torah scholar in his times. Disciple of the Noda BiYehuda and Maharam Barby. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Torah leaders of his times, such as the Noda BiYehuda, the Chatam Sofer and the Yismach Moshe.
[4], 2-25 leaves. Approx. 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear (primarily to title page margins). Minute worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Dozens of handwritten glosses containing additions and emendations, copied by a scribe from the author's glosses.
R. David Deutsch would constantly review his published writings, adding his handwritten glosses in the margins. There are dozens of copies of his books with his glosses, or with scribal copyings of his glosses. The contents of the glosses vary between copies.
R. David Deutsch Rabbi of Nowe Miasto (1757-1831), a prominent Torah scholar in his times. Disciple of the Noda BiYehuda and Maharam Barby. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Torah leaders of his times, such as the Noda BiYehuda, the Chatam Sofer and the Yismach Moshe.
[4], 2-25 leaves. Approx. 23 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear (primarily to title page margins). Minute worming. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Shaagat Aryeh, by R. Aryeh Leib Ginsburg. Brno: Joseph Rossmann, [1797].
Copy of R. Avraham Shaag-Zwebner, Rabbi of Kobersdorf, with his signatures and glosses. Signature of R. Meir Tosk, who gave this book as gift to R. Avraham Shaag.
Lengthy, scholarly glosses, handwritten by R. Avraham Shaag.
R. Avraham Shaag-Zwebner (1801-1976), prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer and Torah leader in his times. Rabbi of Schottelsdorf and Kobersdorf. In 1873, he immigrated to Eretz Israel together with his prominent disciple R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld.
[1], 78 [i.e. 79]; 10 leaves; 7 leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Worming. Closed and open tears, affecting glosses in several places. New binding.
Bound at end of book: [10] leaves with Kuntres Acharon (presumably from the Józefów 1855 edition); 7 leaves of additions to Shaagat Aryeh (presumably printed in Königsberg).
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Copy of R. Avraham Shaag-Zwebner, Rabbi of Kobersdorf, with his signatures and glosses. Signature of R. Meir Tosk, who gave this book as gift to R. Avraham Shaag.
Lengthy, scholarly glosses, handwritten by R. Avraham Shaag.
R. Avraham Shaag-Zwebner (1801-1976), prominent disciple of the Chatam Sofer and Torah leader in his times. Rabbi of Schottelsdorf and Kobersdorf. In 1873, he immigrated to Eretz Israel together with his prominent disciple R. Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld.
[1], 78 [i.e. 79]; 10 leaves; 7 leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Wear. Worming. Closed and open tears, affecting glosses in several places. New binding.
Bound at end of book: [10] leaves with Kuntres Acharon (presumably from the Józefów 1855 edition); 7 leaves of additions to Shaagat Aryeh (presumably printed in Königsberg).
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, Or Yakar commentary on Zohar Eichah, by R. Moshe Cordovero. Early Ashkenazic script. [Ca. 1640s-1660s].
Varies slightly from printed version.
Inscription in a different hand on the final page.
Or Yakar is a very comprehensive commentary on the Zohar, which R. Moshe Cordovero composed over many years. The work remained in manuscript form for many generations, and was only recently published.
[15] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Closed tears and minor open tears to margins, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New leather binding.
This manuscript was once part of MS London Beth Din 119 (pp. 167a-181b), an anthology of kabbalistic works from the teachings of the Arizal, sold at Christie's, New York, June 1999.
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Varies slightly from printed version.
Inscription in a different hand on the final page.
Or Yakar is a very comprehensive commentary on the Zohar, which R. Moshe Cordovero composed over many years. The work remained in manuscript form for many generations, and was only recently published.
[15] leaves. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Closed tears and minor open tears to margins, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. New leather binding.
This manuscript was once part of MS London Beth Din 119 (pp. 167a-181b), an anthology of kabbalistic works from the teachings of the Arizal, sold at Christie's, New York, June 1999.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, copy of a responsum letter from R. Moshe Sofer Rabbi of Pressburg – the Chatam Sofer, to R. David Deutsch Rabbi of Ir-Chadash (Nowe Miasto), written in Tevet 1831.
Marked "copy" at the top of the leaf. The Chatam Sofer responds to a question which R. David Deutsch wrote to him in the name of R. Zalman Emmerich, on a contradiction between topics in tractates Shevuot and Menachot. The responsum was published in Responsa Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim section 174, yet with the omission of 3 lines from the text of the question, which were included in the present copy.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Deutsch (1757-1831), author of Ohel David and rabbi of Nowe Miasto. A prominent Torah scholar in his times. Disciple of the Noda BiYehuda. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, with whom he entertained close ties.
[1] double leaf (3 written pages). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases.
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Marked "copy" at the top of the leaf. The Chatam Sofer responds to a question which R. David Deutsch wrote to him in the name of R. Zalman Emmerich, on a contradiction between topics in tractates Shevuot and Menachot. The responsum was published in Responsa Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim section 174, yet with the omission of 3 lines from the text of the question, which were included in the present copy.
The recipient of the letter, R. David Deutsch (1757-1831), author of Ohel David and rabbi of Nowe Miasto. A prominent Torah scholar in his times. Disciple of the Noda BiYehuda. He exchanged halachic correspondence with the Chatam Sofer, with whom he entertained close ties.
[1] double leaf (3 written pages). 23 cm. Good condition. Stains and creases.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yehuda Segal, including novellae from his teacher the Chatam Sofer. [Pressburg and Ir Chadash (Neustadt, Nové Mesto), 1839-1843].
Novellae on Talmudic topics in tractates Beitzah, Ketubot, Yevamot, Chullin and more, written during the author's years of study in his hometown Ir Chadash, and later in Pressburg, during the final years of the Chatam Sofer's lifetime, and at the beginning of the Ktav Sofer's tenure.
The volume comprises two parts in different handwriting, both by the same writer (a table of contents for both parts appears at the beginning of the volume, with consecutive foliation throughout). The part bound second was written earlier, with an inscription on its first page (p. 65a): "This is my notebook, Yehuda Segal…". The author was presumably R. Yehuda Segal (d. 1876) of Ir Chadash (Nové Mesto), disciple of the Chatam Sofer and of the Ktav Sofer. He later served as dayan in his hometown.
Most of the novellae are the writer's original thoughts, from his time in the Pressburg yeshiva and from earlier periods, though he occasionally quotes teachings from his teachers, including novellae from the Chatam Sofer. These novellae were printed with textual variations in the books of the Chatam Sofer.
The second part was composed in his youth, in Ir Chadash, while the first part was written later, when he was studying in Pressburg. The novellae are dated 1839-1843, most date after the passing of the Chatam Sofer. One later addition dated 1874.
He also quotes novellae from other Torah scholars such as R. Elazar Strasser Rabbi of Ir Chadash (1790?-1849), disciple of the Shemen Roke'ach; R. Meir Sobotischt (d. 1838), a Torah scholar in Ir Chadash and later rabbi of Schächtitz; and R. Shlomo Zalman Bonyhad (d. 1858), disciple of the Maharam Ash Rabbi of Ungvar.
[116] leaves (misfoliation). 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor tears and wear. Several detached leaves. Old binding, damaged and partially detached.
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Novellae on Talmudic topics in tractates Beitzah, Ketubot, Yevamot, Chullin and more, written during the author's years of study in his hometown Ir Chadash, and later in Pressburg, during the final years of the Chatam Sofer's lifetime, and at the beginning of the Ktav Sofer's tenure.
The volume comprises two parts in different handwriting, both by the same writer (a table of contents for both parts appears at the beginning of the volume, with consecutive foliation throughout). The part bound second was written earlier, with an inscription on its first page (p. 65a): "This is my notebook, Yehuda Segal…". The author was presumably R. Yehuda Segal (d. 1876) of Ir Chadash (Nové Mesto), disciple of the Chatam Sofer and of the Ktav Sofer. He later served as dayan in his hometown.
Most of the novellae are the writer's original thoughts, from his time in the Pressburg yeshiva and from earlier periods, though he occasionally quotes teachings from his teachers, including novellae from the Chatam Sofer. These novellae were printed with textual variations in the books of the Chatam Sofer.
The second part was composed in his youth, in Ir Chadash, while the first part was written later, when he was studying in Pressburg. The novellae are dated 1839-1843, most date after the passing of the Chatam Sofer. One later addition dated 1874.
He also quotes novellae from other Torah scholars such as R. Elazar Strasser Rabbi of Ir Chadash (1790?-1849), disciple of the Shemen Roke'ach; R. Meir Sobotischt (d. 1838), a Torah scholar in Ir Chadash and later rabbi of Schächtitz; and R. Shlomo Zalman Bonyhad (d. 1858), disciple of the Maharam Ash Rabbi of Ungvar.
[116] leaves (misfoliation). 21 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor tears and wear. Several detached leaves. Old binding, damaged and partially detached.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, eulogy for R. Yisrael Deutsch Rabbi of Beuthen, by his brother R. David Deutsch Rabbi of Sorau. Gleiwitz (Gliwice, Silesia, Poland), 1853.
Eulogy for R. Yisrael Deutsch (1800-1853), Rabbi of Beuthen (Bytom, Poland), son of R. Mordechai Deutsch Rabbi of Zülz. He was staunch opponent of the Reform movement. Exchanged correspondence with the Ktav Sofer.
The present eulogy was composed (and presumably handwritten) by his brother R. David Deutsch (1810-1873), disciple of the Maharam Banet and the Chatam Sofer, rabbi of Myslowitz and Sorau (Żary, Poland), and a fierce opponent of the Reform movement.
After the passing of R. Yisrael Deutsch, his brother R. David published his writings in the book Zera Yisrael (Gleiwitz 1855). The book includes a eulogy for R. Yisrael in German, differing in contents from the present eulogy.
[4] leaves (approx. 6 written pages). 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Marginal tears, slightly affecting text.
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Eulogy for R. Yisrael Deutsch (1800-1853), Rabbi of Beuthen (Bytom, Poland), son of R. Mordechai Deutsch Rabbi of Zülz. He was staunch opponent of the Reform movement. Exchanged correspondence with the Ktav Sofer.
The present eulogy was composed (and presumably handwritten) by his brother R. David Deutsch (1810-1873), disciple of the Maharam Banet and the Chatam Sofer, rabbi of Myslowitz and Sorau (Żary, Poland), and a fierce opponent of the Reform movement.
After the passing of R. Yisrael Deutsch, his brother R. David published his writings in the book Zera Yisrael (Gleiwitz 1855). The book includes a eulogy for R. Yisrael in German, differing in contents from the present eulogy.
[4] leaves (approx. 6 written pages). 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Marginal tears, slightly affecting text.
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Manuscript, Torah novellae on Tractate Betzah and more, by R. Menachem Tzvi Basch Rabbi of Apostag and his disciples. [Hungary], 1883-1884.
Several booklets, by several writers, bound together. The first leaf, which is dated 13th Adar 1883, is signed by one of the students of R. Menachem Tzvi Basch, who writes that the booklet contains Torah novellae heard from his teacher. The other writers were presumably also disciples of R. Menachem Tzvi Basch, who recorded his teachings or copied his writings. Some of the novellae may have been written by the teacher himself.
Signatures of several disciples in various places in the booklets, dated 1883-1884.
R. Menachem Tzvi Basch, a Hungarian rabbi in the late 19th / early 20th century. Served as rabbi of Apostag (a small village in the Budapest area). Responsa of R. Azriel Hildesheimer and Chiddushei R. Azriel contain several questions sent to R. Azriel by R. Menachem Tzvi, signing as his disciple.
[1; 20; 32; 20; 34; 19] leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Closed and open tears, affecting text. Second gathering, and one leaf from first gathering, are detached. Without binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Several booklets, by several writers, bound together. The first leaf, which is dated 13th Adar 1883, is signed by one of the students of R. Menachem Tzvi Basch, who writes that the booklet contains Torah novellae heard from his teacher. The other writers were presumably also disciples of R. Menachem Tzvi Basch, who recorded his teachings or copied his writings. Some of the novellae may have been written by the teacher himself.
Signatures of several disciples in various places in the booklets, dated 1883-1884.
R. Menachem Tzvi Basch, a Hungarian rabbi in the late 19th / early 20th century. Served as rabbi of Apostag (a small village in the Budapest area). Responsa of R. Azriel Hildesheimer and Chiddushei R. Azriel contain several questions sent to R. Azriel by R. Menachem Tzvi, signing as his disciple.
[1; 20; 32; 20; 34; 19] leaves. Approx. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Closed and open tears, affecting text. Second gathering, and one leaf from first gathering, are detached. Without binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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