Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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Six items with dedications to the writer, editor and publisher Yehoshua Hana Ravnitzky (1859-1944).
1-3. Three dedications on verso of photographs: by Mordechai Ben-Hillel Hacohen (Odessa, Elul 1895-1896), by Yonah Rosenfeld (1906) and by Mordechai Spector (signature on a photograph).
4-6. Three dedications on paper – by S. Ben-Zion (Simcha Alter Guttman. Glued to verso of a printed portrait of Guttman), by Simcha Asaf and by Emanuel Ben Gurion.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Stains. Creases to the dedications on paper.
1-3. Three dedications on verso of photographs: by Mordechai Ben-Hillel Hacohen (Odessa, Elul 1895-1896), by Yonah Rosenfeld (1906) and by Mordechai Spector (signature on a photograph).
4-6. Three dedications on paper – by S. Ben-Zion (Simcha Alter Guttman. Glued to verso of a printed portrait of Guttman), by Simcha Asaf and by Emanuel Ben Gurion.
Size and condition vary. Good overall condition. Stains. Creases to the dedications on paper.
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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A letter by Mendele Mocher Sforim (Shalom Yaakov Abramowitz), handwritten on an undivided postcard. Addressed to Mordechai Ben-Ami (Chaim Mordechai Rabinowitz) in Geneva. Constantinople, 1905. Hebrew and Russian.
In the letter, Mendele Mocher Sforim writes to his friend Ben-Ami: "Today I came here… and tomorrow G-d willing we will travel to your place of residence via Vienna… Please accept my deep gratitude for your dear letter and your great and true love to me. I read your words in tears" (Hebrew).
Beneath his signature, Mendele Mocher Sforim added a short letter in Russian, to Mrs. Ben-Ami [Mordechai Ben-Ami's wife, Chaya (sister of the physician of the settlements and Zionist activist Hillel Yaffe)].
13X9 cm. Good condition. Minor creases to margins. Postmarks. Two pen inscriptions (late).
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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A handwritten letter by Mendele Mocher Sforim (Sholem Yankev Abramovich) and Mordechai Ben-Ami, written on a postcard with a photograph of the two. Addressed to Elhanan Leib Lewinsky (c/o J.A Gutmann in Jaffa). Geneva, 1907. Hebrew.
A postcard with a photograph of Mendele Mocher Sforim and Mordechai Ben-Ami in Odessa. On its verso is a short letter written by the two to their friend, Elhanan Leib Lewinsky (signed by both):
"Lewinsky, our dear man! / Your wine, Carmel wine, we are, alas, missing this year! / But your friendship is better than wine / and in light of our love / please accept our portraits".
The postcard is stamped with Mordechai Ben-Ami's stamp (with his address in Geneva).
Elhanan Leib Lewinsky (1858-1910) was a writer and publisher, one of the first members of Hovevei Zion in Russia, head of the "Carmel Palestine" branch in Odessa.
9X14 cm. Fair condition. Stains and creases. Small tears. Peeling to paper, in some places with damage to text.
A postcard with a photograph of Mendele Mocher Sforim and Mordechai Ben-Ami in Odessa. On its verso is a short letter written by the two to their friend, Elhanan Leib Lewinsky (signed by both):
"Lewinsky, our dear man! / Your wine, Carmel wine, we are, alas, missing this year! / But your friendship is better than wine / and in light of our love / please accept our portraits".
The postcard is stamped with Mordechai Ben-Ami's stamp (with his address in Geneva).
Elhanan Leib Lewinsky (1858-1910) was a writer and publisher, one of the first members of Hovevei Zion in Russia, head of the "Carmel Palestine" branch in Odessa.
9X14 cm. Fair condition. Stains and creases. Small tears. Peeling to paper, in some places with damage to text.
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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Letter on a postcard, handwritten and signed by David Vogel. Sent to Shimon Pollack in New-York. Vienna, June 9, 1924.
In the letter, Vogel asks his childhood friend whether he succeeded in selling copies of his book ["Lifnei HaSha'ar Ha'Afel" (Before the Dark Gate) which was published in Vienna approx. a year earlier] in the USA. And then describes his poverty and sickness: "This postcard of mine, which I wanted to write to you a long time ago, there was simply no money to buy it… health is failing to its core and my wife is lying in bed, and we are at the end of our rope. We can bear this no longer!" (Hebrew).
The poet and writer David Vogel (1891-1944) lived alternately in Vienna, Paris, Warsaw and elsewhere. In 1919, he married his wife, Ilka, and that year, they were both diagnosed with tuberculosis. In 1929, he visited Palestine, yet did not settle in it and after a year, returned to Europe. During World War II, he lived in occupied France and in February 1944 was transferred to Germany, where he was murdered by the Nazis.
Shimon Pollack was Vogel's childhood friend; eventually he became one of the prominent figures in the field of Jewish education in the USA.
9X14 cm. Good condition. Open tears to corners of postcard.
In the letter, Vogel asks his childhood friend whether he succeeded in selling copies of his book ["Lifnei HaSha'ar Ha'Afel" (Before the Dark Gate) which was published in Vienna approx. a year earlier] in the USA. And then describes his poverty and sickness: "This postcard of mine, which I wanted to write to you a long time ago, there was simply no money to buy it… health is failing to its core and my wife is lying in bed, and we are at the end of our rope. We can bear this no longer!" (Hebrew).
The poet and writer David Vogel (1891-1944) lived alternately in Vienna, Paris, Warsaw and elsewhere. In 1919, he married his wife, Ilka, and that year, they were both diagnosed with tuberculosis. In 1929, he visited Palestine, yet did not settle in it and after a year, returned to Europe. During World War II, he lived in occupied France and in February 1944 was transferred to Germany, where he was murdered by the Nazis.
Shimon Pollack was Vogel's childhood friend; eventually he became one of the prominent figures in the field of Jewish education in the USA.
9X14 cm. Good condition. Open tears to corners of postcard.
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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"Change of Values in the Hebrew University", draft of an article (nine leaves) handwritten by Joseph Klausner. Dated at its end: "Jerusalem-Talpiyot, Sukkot eve 1927" (Hebrew).
Klausner's article, "Change of Values in the Hebrew University", deals with the decision of the Hebrew University board of governors to establish a Faculty of Humanities and integrate into it the Institute of Jewish Studies. In the article, Klausner reviews the historical separation that had been created over the years between Jewish studies and Humanities and writes that "since all the general subjects had to be studied outside the walls of the academies of Israel, these academies became a spiritual ghetto". About the integration of the Institute for Jewish Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, Klausner writes: "For the first time, after thousands of years the barrier between Judaism and humanity is being removed. Judaism has been taken out of its pigeon-hole and has entered into the large world of science, with the same privileges and obligations… No longer is Jewish learning restricted to a spiritual ghetto. Jewish knowledge will be pursued in a real university, not relegated to a separate academy".
The article was published in the weekly "HaOlam" (The World), issue 43, October 26, 1928.
Professor Joseph Klausner (1874-1958) was a historian, professor of literature and intellectual, one of the founders of the Hebrew University and the head of the department of Hebrew literature. He was awarded the Israel Prize in Jewish studies.
9 leaves (written on one side), approx. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases and several small tears.
Enclosed: English translation of the article (three typewritten leaves).
Klausner's article, "Change of Values in the Hebrew University", deals with the decision of the Hebrew University board of governors to establish a Faculty of Humanities and integrate into it the Institute of Jewish Studies. In the article, Klausner reviews the historical separation that had been created over the years between Jewish studies and Humanities and writes that "since all the general subjects had to be studied outside the walls of the academies of Israel, these academies became a spiritual ghetto". About the integration of the Institute for Jewish Studies in the Faculty of Humanities, Klausner writes: "For the first time, after thousands of years the barrier between Judaism and humanity is being removed. Judaism has been taken out of its pigeon-hole and has entered into the large world of science, with the same privileges and obligations… No longer is Jewish learning restricted to a spiritual ghetto. Jewish knowledge will be pursued in a real university, not relegated to a separate academy".
The article was published in the weekly "HaOlam" (The World), issue 43, October 26, 1928.
Professor Joseph Klausner (1874-1958) was a historian, professor of literature and intellectual, one of the founders of the Hebrew University and the head of the department of Hebrew literature. He was awarded the Israel Prize in Jewish studies.
9 leaves (written on one side), approx. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Creases and several small tears.
Enclosed: English translation of the article (three typewritten leaves).
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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A letter handwritten and signed by Henrietta Szold to the American Zionist activist Elisha Friedman; written on the official stationery of RMS Carmania. November 16, 1927. English.
In 1927, Henrietta Szold was elected a member of the Zionist management in Palestine and was the first woman to hold this office. Shortly after she was elected, she found out that the educational system was facing the danger of a severe budget cut and decided to travel to her homeland – the USA – to raise funds. This letter was written on her way back from the trip, before learning about the donors' decision, to one of her friends in the USA – the banker Elisha Friedman, a member of the JOINT organization and The American Economic Committee for Palestine.
Szold writes: "If my efforts to meet the situation in Palestine will be crowned with as great success as yours to give one pleasure and encouragement, my most sanguine hopes will be fulfilled… I can't recall whether I told you that Dr. Berkam is with me in the capacity of my personal advisor on educational problems. The drastic cut of over one hundred thousand dollars in the Education budget has been particularly upsetting to me… we are putting several hours each day on the problem, in the hope that we may be half-way prepared to meet it on the spot".
When Szold arrived in Palestine, she was informed that the donors approved her request.
[1] folded leaf (two written pages), approx. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Horizontal fold line. A few stains.
In 1927, Henrietta Szold was elected a member of the Zionist management in Palestine and was the first woman to hold this office. Shortly after she was elected, she found out that the educational system was facing the danger of a severe budget cut and decided to travel to her homeland – the USA – to raise funds. This letter was written on her way back from the trip, before learning about the donors' decision, to one of her friends in the USA – the banker Elisha Friedman, a member of the JOINT organization and The American Economic Committee for Palestine.
Szold writes: "If my efforts to meet the situation in Palestine will be crowned with as great success as yours to give one pleasure and encouragement, my most sanguine hopes will be fulfilled… I can't recall whether I told you that Dr. Berkam is with me in the capacity of my personal advisor on educational problems. The drastic cut of over one hundred thousand dollars in the Education budget has been particularly upsetting to me… we are putting several hours each day on the problem, in the hope that we may be half-way prepared to meet it on the spot".
When Szold arrived in Palestine, she was informed that the donors approved her request.
[1] folded leaf (two written pages), approx. 17.5 cm. Good condition. Horizontal fold line. A few stains.
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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A typewritten letter, on the official stationery of Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak Hacohen Kook, the Chief Rabbi of Palestine, signed by Rabbi Kook in English. Jerusalem, December 16, 1931. English.
In the letter, which is addressed to the Egyptian consul in Jerusalem, Rabbi Kook asks to enable Rabbi Zvi Rakovsky to visit Egypt: "Whereas Rabbi Isaac Zevi Rakovsky desires to visit Egypt for a few weeks only in connection with some religious requirements, I shall be grateful to you if you will kindly grant the said Rabbi Rakovsky the necessary visa".
[1] leaf, 28.5 cm. Good condition. Fold lines. Creases and small tears to margins.
In the letter, which is addressed to the Egyptian consul in Jerusalem, Rabbi Kook asks to enable Rabbi Zvi Rakovsky to visit Egypt: "Whereas Rabbi Isaac Zevi Rakovsky desires to visit Egypt for a few weeks only in connection with some religious requirements, I shall be grateful to you if you will kindly grant the said Rabbi Rakovsky the necessary visa".
[1] leaf, 28.5 cm. Good condition. Fold lines. Creases and small tears to margins.
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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1. A photograph of David Ben-Gurion walking in Kibbutz Sdeh Boker accompanied by two people. On its verso, a dedication handwritten by Ben-Gurion: "To Ephraim Grundland, Greetings, D. Ben-Gurion, Sdeh Boker, 19.4.68".
14X9 cm. Good condition.
2. "Temporary Certificate", indicating that Ephraim Grundland had enlisted for full service at the central absorbing camp on June 7, 1948.
8X12 cm. Fair condition. Much wear, tears and stains.
Enclosed is a printed note: "Greetings by D. Ben-Gurion".
14X9 cm. Good condition.
2. "Temporary Certificate", indicating that Ephraim Grundland had enlisted for full service at the central absorbing camp on June 7, 1948.
8X12 cm. Fair condition. Much wear, tears and stains.
Enclosed is a printed note: "Greetings by D. Ben-Gurion".
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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Ten items signed by the commander of the Irgun, the sixth Israeli Prime-Minister, chairman of the "Cherut" Movement and the "Likud" party, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Menachem Begin (1913-1992).
1. White Nights, The Story of a Prisoner in Russia (Hebrew), by Menachem Begin. Jerusalem: Karni, 1953. Signed by Begin in Hebrew on the title page.
2. White Nights, The Story of a Prisoner in Russia. London, 1978. Signed by Begin in English on the title page.
3-4. Hamered [The Revolt], Memoirs of the commander of the Irgun in Palestine (Hebrew). Tel-Aviv: Achiasaf, 1978. Two copies, Begin's Hebrew signature appears in both, on the title page.
5. The Revolt. Tel-Aviv-Haifa: Steimatzky, 1977. Signed by Begin in English on the title page.
6. The Jewish State (Hebrew), by Theodor Herzl, with an introduction by Menachem Begin and an epilogue by Aryeh Dulzin. Published by Yedioth Ahronoth, 1978. Signed by Begin and Dulzin in Hebrew on the title page.
7. Menachem Begin, by harry Hurwitz. Johannesburg, 1977. A copy with a dedication by Begin on the leaf following the title page, "With my best wishes for a Happy New Year", 1980, and with the author's dedication (?).
8. A short, typewritten letter, signed by Begin (1987).
9-10. Two printed greeting cards, with Begin's picture and the greeting "Happy Independence Holiday" (Hebrew), signed by Begin, with the dedication "With hearty greetings" (Hebrew).
Size and condition vary. Good to very good overall condition.
1. White Nights, The Story of a Prisoner in Russia (Hebrew), by Menachem Begin. Jerusalem: Karni, 1953. Signed by Begin in Hebrew on the title page.
2. White Nights, The Story of a Prisoner in Russia. London, 1978. Signed by Begin in English on the title page.
3-4. Hamered [The Revolt], Memoirs of the commander of the Irgun in Palestine (Hebrew). Tel-Aviv: Achiasaf, 1978. Two copies, Begin's Hebrew signature appears in both, on the title page.
5. The Revolt. Tel-Aviv-Haifa: Steimatzky, 1977. Signed by Begin in English on the title page.
6. The Jewish State (Hebrew), by Theodor Herzl, with an introduction by Menachem Begin and an epilogue by Aryeh Dulzin. Published by Yedioth Ahronoth, 1978. Signed by Begin and Dulzin in Hebrew on the title page.
7. Menachem Begin, by harry Hurwitz. Johannesburg, 1977. A copy with a dedication by Begin on the leaf following the title page, "With my best wishes for a Happy New Year", 1980, and with the author's dedication (?).
8. A short, typewritten letter, signed by Begin (1987).
9-10. Two printed greeting cards, with Begin's picture and the greeting "Happy Independence Holiday" (Hebrew), signed by Begin, with the dedication "With hearty greetings" (Hebrew).
Size and condition vary. Good to very good overall condition.
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![Hamered [The Revolt], Memoirs of the commander of the Irgun in Palestine, by Menachem Begin. Tel-Aviv: Achiasaf, 1950. Hebrew](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol23-public/195_1.jpg "\"The Revolt\" by Menachem Begin – A Copy Inscribed by Begin – 1950")
![Hamered [The Revolt], Memoirs of the commander of the Irgun in Palestine, by Menachem Begin. Tel-Aviv: Achiasaf, 1950. Hebrew](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol23-public/195_2.jpg "\"The Revolt\" by Menachem Begin – A Copy Inscribed by Begin – 1950")
Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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Hamered [The Revolt], Memoirs of the commander of the Irgun in Palestine, by Menachem Begin. Tel-Aviv: Achiasaf, 1950. Hebrew.
A memoir by Menachem Begin. On the title page is a dedication handwritten by him, to Yosef Israel Danovich: "To Mr. Danovich, who supported the fighters of our nation during the days of might and underground, with gratitude and friendship, M. Begin".
514, [6] pp. + [7] photographic plates, 21 cm. Good overall condition. Browned leaves at the end of the book. stains (mainly on the endpapers and edges of leaves). Some tears (one open tear to one of the endpapers). Several inked stamps and a signature (in pen). Blemishes to binding. Stains, blemishes and tears to dustjacket.
A memoir by Menachem Begin. On the title page is a dedication handwritten by him, to Yosef Israel Danovich: "To Mr. Danovich, who supported the fighters of our nation during the days of might and underground, with gratitude and friendship, M. Begin".
514, [6] pp. + [7] photographic plates, 21 cm. Good overall condition. Browned leaves at the end of the book. stains (mainly on the endpapers and edges of leaves). Some tears (one open tear to one of the endpapers). Several inked stamps and a signature (in pen). Blemishes to binding. Stains, blemishes and tears to dustjacket.
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![Hamered [The Revolt], by Menachem Begin. "Special edition dedicated to the rehabilitation of freedom fighters". Jer](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol23-public/196_1.jpg "\"Hamered\", by Menachem Begin – Special Edition, Signed by Menachem Beg")
![Hamered [The Revolt], by Menachem Begin. "Special edition dedicated to the rehabilitation of freedom fighters". Jer](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Ol23-public/196_2.jpg "\"Hamered\", by Menachem Begin – Special Edition, Signed by Menachem Beg")
Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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Hamered [The Revolt], by Menachem Begin. "Special edition dedicated to the rehabilitation of freedom fighters". Jerusalem: Achiasaf, 1950.
A memoir by Menachem Begin. Special edition. A metal plaque – the emblem of Irgun – is set on the front board. A photocopy of a letter of dedication by Begin from 1950 is attached to the front endpaper.
Signed by Begin on the title page: "With a greeting of victory, M. Begin" (Hebrew).
514, [6] pp. + [7] photographic plates, 21 cm. Good overall condition. Stains (many stains on the photocopy of the letter attached to the front endpaper). Dark leaves at the end of the book. Signature (in pen) on the title page. Minor blemishes to binding.
A memoir by Menachem Begin. Special edition. A metal plaque – the emblem of Irgun – is set on the front board. A photocopy of a letter of dedication by Begin from 1950 is attached to the front endpaper.
Signed by Begin on the title page: "With a greeting of victory, M. Begin" (Hebrew).
514, [6] pp. + [7] photographic plates, 21 cm. Good overall condition. Stains (many stains on the photocopy of the letter attached to the front endpaper). Dark leaves at the end of the book. Signature (in pen) on the title page. Minor blemishes to binding.
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Online Auction 023 Part I + Part II - Jewish and Israeli History and Culture + Judaica
June 9, 2020
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Collection of items signed by the ninth President of the State of Israel and its Prime Minister, Shimon Peres (1923-2016), Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
1-2. Two photographs of Shimon Peres as Prime Minister (slightly different; both issued by the Information Center, photographer: Yaakov Saar), signed by Peres, in Hebrew and English. 24X34 cm.
3. A photograph of Shimon Peres, signed. 10X15 cm.
4. The book From These Men, Seven Founders of the State of Israel, by Peres (New York: Wyndham Books, 1979), with his signature – in Hebrew and English – on the first page.
5. Propaganda publication of "HaMa'arach" party (a printed card designed like an identity card), signed by Peres.
6. A circular issued by the "Alef" Group for the government of "Hama'arach" headed by Shimon Peres, signed by Peres on verso (1981).
Enclosed is an additional letter by Peres, signed with initials.
Size varies. Good overall condition.
1-2. Two photographs of Shimon Peres as Prime Minister (slightly different; both issued by the Information Center, photographer: Yaakov Saar), signed by Peres, in Hebrew and English. 24X34 cm.
3. A photograph of Shimon Peres, signed. 10X15 cm.
4. The book From These Men, Seven Founders of the State of Israel, by Peres (New York: Wyndham Books, 1979), with his signature – in Hebrew and English – on the first page.
5. Propaganda publication of "HaMa'arach" party (a printed card designed like an identity card), signed by Peres.
6. A circular issued by the "Alef" Group for the government of "Hama'arach" headed by Shimon Peres, signed by Peres on verso (1981).
Enclosed is an additional letter by Peres, signed with initials.
Size varies. Good overall condition.
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