Jerusalem Talmud, Order Nashim, with the Korban HaEda and Sheyarei Korban commentaries, by R. David Fränkel Rabbi of Berlin. Berlin, [1757].
On the front endpaper, signature and ownership inscription handwritten by Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak Landman of Strelisk-Yasi: "Belongs to me… Yaakov Yitzchak Landman… in the capital city of Yasi, son of R. Uri, rabbi of Podul, grandson of the Shelah, the Bach and the Taz… and of the holy Tzaddikim of Lublin, the holy one of Strelisk, the holy one of Zaklokov author of Likutei Maharil on the Torah. Written and signed on Sunday, 12th Tevet 1930".
This book is annotated with 12 glosses handwritten by R. Uri Landman of Strelisk (Novi Strilyshcha), including some lengthy ones. Most of the glosses are signed: "Uri".
In his glosses here, R. Uri refers to the glosses he wrote on the pages of his Shulchan Aruch (Yevamot 15b), and Midrash Rabba (ibid 22a). In one of his glosses to the Sheyarei Korban commentary, he writes: "And in my youth, I had the merit of posing this difficulty on the Lechem Mishneh, and I later found this question in the book Mishneh Lechem on Keritot…" (ibid 20a).
Two glosses on Tractate Nedarim, handwritten by R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv. The first gloss is signed: "Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein" (Nedarim 7a), and the second: "Tz.H. Orenstein".
The glosses of both these prominent figures were presumably never published.
On the front and back endpapers - many inscriptions, signatures and pen trials. The endpaper adjoining the title page bears signatures and ownership inscriptions of R. Yehuda Leib HaLevi Heller Wallerstein Rabbi of Dukla and Yaroslav (Jarosław): "Belongs to me, Yehuda…"; "Yehuda Leib Heller"; "This Yerushalmi
belongs to the outstanding and sharp Torah scholar, R. Yehuda Leib Heller Wallerstein and Margolies, rabbi of Dukla […] here Yaroslav…".
On the back endpaper, many pen trials and inscriptions, featuring the names: "Yaakov son of the great Torah scholar of Lviv"; "The prominent, wealthy R. Tzvi Hirsch"; "The sharp and erudite R. Yehuda Leib", "Naftali Hertz". It must be noted that the Yeshuot Yaakov (grandfather of R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein, whose glosses appear in this volume) would customarily sign his name "Yaakov son of the great Torah scholar of Lviv", and his father-in-law was named R. Tzvi Hirsch. Likewise, the inscription "Naftali Hertz" presumably refers to R. Naftali Hertz Charif Rabbi of Yaroslav, who was the uncle of the Yeshuot Yaakov. The brother-in-law of R. Naftali Hertz was R. Yehuda Leib Heller Wallerstein, who served as rabbi of Dukla and later, of Yaroslav (before R. Naftali Hertz), and he is mentioned in the inscriptions as the owner of this volume of Jerusalem Talmud. Nevertheless, it has not been ascertained whether these are the original signatures of the Yeshuot Yaakov, or whether his signature was copied by another person.
R. Tzvi Hirsch Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv (1816-1888), son of R. Mordechai Ze'ev, and grandson of R. Yaakov Meshulam Orenstein Rabbi of Lviv - the Yeshuot Yaakov. A leading Galician Torah scholar, and one of the foremost rabbis of his generation. In 1863, he edited and reprinted his grandfather's books - Yeshuot Yaakov, with the addition of important notes and responsa of his own. The books were widely distributed, and the additions of the publisher, grandson of the author, earned him the reputation of a brilliant and sharp Torah scholar. He served as rabbi in several prominent cities: Brisk (Brest; 1864-1873), Reisha (Rzeszów; 1873-1875), and finally, succeeded his grandfather as rabbi of his hometown Lviv (1875-1888). "His noble deportment raised the prestige of the rabbinate, and he drew respect and deference with his impressive bearing, majestic attire and refined manners. He would stroll in the street every afternoon, while pondering on difficulties in the Rambam… he passed away… while reciting the morning Keriat Shema in his usual, unhurried manner" (Meir Wunder, Encyclopedia L'Chachmei Galicia, I, p. 77). Following his passing, his book Responsa Birkat Retzeh was published (Lviv, 1889).
Rebbe Uri Landman of Strelisk (1838-1917, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 204-205) was the grandson of the Saraf R. Uri of Strelisk. His wife was a descendant of the Chozeh of Lublin. He frequented the courts of the Sar Shalom of Belz and R. Yitzchak of Neshchiz. He served as rabbi of Vyshnivets (Russia), Lespezi and Podul (Podu Iloaiei, Romania). He was an outstanding Torah scholar, and would frequently record his notes in the margins of his books, including the Jerusalem Talmud. He authored Or Yitzhar, Shelama Rabba and Demaot Shalish - eulogies.
His son Rebbe Yaakov Yitzchak Landman served as rebbe in Saveni, Moldova and later of Yasi (Iași; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 293).
[2], 60, [1], 43, [1], 44, [1], 22, [1], 41, [1], 32, [1], 30 leaves. Divisional title page for each tractate. 35 cm. Overall good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Worming. Large tears to two title pages and first two leaves, affecting text. New, elaborate leather binding.