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Lot 248 Collection of Letters - From the Archives of the Chief Rabbis Rabbi Uziel and Rabbi Unterman
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $938
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of letters (more than 90 letters), from the archives of the Chief Rabbis, Rabbi Ben Zion Chai Uziel and Rabbi Isser Yehuda Unterman.
Letters to Rabbi Uziel by various rabbis and persons - c. 1940s-1950s:
· Three letters by Rabbi Tuvia Yehuda Temyomi Av Beit Din of Sochocin, Poland and from Tel Aviv rabbis. · Responsum by Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Herzog. · Interesting letter by Rabbi Ya'akov Neiman, Head of the Or Yisrael Yeshiva in Petach Tikva, Tevet 1947. · Letter by Rabbi Matityahu Ze'ev Shteigel, Head of the Beit Yosef Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. · Letter by Rabbi Yosef Zvi HaLevi, Av Beit Din of Jaffa. · More letters by various rabbis and other people, and letters by Rabbi Uziel.
Letters to Rabbi Unterman and from him - England and Eretz Israel, c. 1920s-1960s:
· Letters in Hebrew and in English, from Rabbis from Eretz Israel, England and Europe, Knesset Members, public figures and judges, English communities and Jewish organizations. [Some letters are about Jewish refugees from Austria and Germany in the 1940s]. · Many letters in Hebrew and in English, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Unterman. · Torah novelae and drafts of letters handwritten by Rabbi Unterman.
More than 90 items, size and condition vary. Most in good condition.
Letters to Rabbi Uziel by various rabbis and persons - c. 1940s-1950s:
· Three letters by Rabbi Tuvia Yehuda Temyomi Av Beit Din of Sochocin, Poland and from Tel Aviv rabbis. · Responsum by Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Herzog. · Interesting letter by Rabbi Ya'akov Neiman, Head of the Or Yisrael Yeshiva in Petach Tikva, Tevet 1947. · Letter by Rabbi Matityahu Ze'ev Shteigel, Head of the Beit Yosef Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. · Letter by Rabbi Yosef Zvi HaLevi, Av Beit Din of Jaffa. · More letters by various rabbis and other people, and letters by Rabbi Uziel.
Letters to Rabbi Unterman and from him - England and Eretz Israel, c. 1920s-1960s:
· Letters in Hebrew and in English, from Rabbis from Eretz Israel, England and Europe, Knesset Members, public figures and judges, English communities and Jewish organizations. [Some letters are about Jewish refugees from Austria and Germany in the 1940s]. · Many letters in Hebrew and in English, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Unterman. · Torah novelae and drafts of letters handwritten by Rabbi Unterman.
More than 90 items, size and condition vary. Most in good condition.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
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· Collection of letters and several leaves by Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov - "the Holy Shoemaker" of Tel Aviv, and his family. Most of the [Yiddish] letters were sent to his daughter Ruchama, between the years 1940-1945. Several leaves have Yiddish poems.
More than 50 leaves. Varied size, good condition. Folding marks, stains and wear.
· Likutei Moshe Ya'akov - Limited stencil edition of the Shoemaker's novellae on the Torah, published by his son. Tel Aviv, 1969. "Published in 100 copies...all rights reserved to Yosef Ravikov". A photograph of the Shoemaker appears on the introduction leaf. The printed edition of this book was first published in 2004.
[2], 460 pages, 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Several detached leaves.
Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov (1873-1967) - the "Holy Shoemaker" from Shabazi Street in Tel Aviv-Jaffa was a hidden tsaddik, kabbalist and wonder-worker. Born in Lithuania, a disciple of Rabbi Shlomo Elyashiv author of Leshem Shvo V'Achlama [the Leshem]. After his Aliya to Eretz Israel, he moved to Jaffa and opened a shoemaking workshop. Although he hid himself and his powers, the generation's leaders and kabbalists recognized his amazing righteousness, cleaved to him and became his disciples. Rabbi Kook's comment to Rabbi Aryeh Levine that the "shoemaker" is one of the 36 hidden tsaddikim of the generation became public. The Chazon Ish encouraged him to reveal himself and shower blessings on the Jewish people. Many stories of wonders and revelations are recounted about the "holy shoemaker" and he was known to merit the revelation of Eliyahu [this was published in the newspapers of that time]. Many flocked to his home every day to receive his blessings and they saw deliverance from their troubles.
More than 50 leaves. Varied size, good condition. Folding marks, stains and wear.
· Likutei Moshe Ya'akov - Limited stencil edition of the Shoemaker's novellae on the Torah, published by his son. Tel Aviv, 1969. "Published in 100 copies...all rights reserved to Yosef Ravikov". A photograph of the Shoemaker appears on the introduction leaf. The printed edition of this book was first published in 2004.
[2], 460 pages, 32.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Several detached leaves.
Rabbi Moshe Ya'akov Ravikov (1873-1967) - the "Holy Shoemaker" from Shabazi Street in Tel Aviv-Jaffa was a hidden tsaddik, kabbalist and wonder-worker. Born in Lithuania, a disciple of Rabbi Shlomo Elyashiv author of Leshem Shvo V'Achlama [the Leshem]. After his Aliya to Eretz Israel, he moved to Jaffa and opened a shoemaking workshop. Although he hid himself and his powers, the generation's leaders and kabbalists recognized his amazing righteousness, cleaved to him and became his disciples. Rabbi Kook's comment to Rabbi Aryeh Levine that the "shoemaker" is one of the 36 hidden tsaddikim of the generation became public. The Chazon Ish encouraged him to reveal himself and shower blessings on the Jewish people. Many stories of wonders and revelations are recounted about the "holy shoemaker" and he was known to merit the revelation of Eliyahu [this was published in the newspapers of that time]. Many flocked to his home every day to receive his blessings and they saw deliverance from their troubles.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Letters, a picture and a handwritten notebooks of the laws of Shabbat and homilies, in the handwriting of Rabbi Zalman Natan HaCohen Kiselgof, a rabbi in Moscow. Ca. 1960-1970.
Sent to his friend Rabbi Elchanan Sorotzkin, and printed in the book BeMetzar - Birkat HaZan, published by Mossad HaRav Kook, Jerusalem, 1971.
Rabbi Zalman Natan Kiselgof was one of the last rabbis in Russia during the trying period of the Communist rule. He was born to a Chassidic family in Novo-Vitebsk, in the Kherson region. He dedicated his entire life to the study of Torah and served as Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue in Moscow. These writings were smuggled in several stages from Russia to Israel and printed in Jerusalem, with approbations and introductions by Rabbi Unterman, Rabbi Abramsky and Rabbi Zevin, who stand in awe of the author's solitary diligence in Torah study, alone and secluded, yet he wrote novellae and homiletics on the level of the greatest Torah scholars of his times.
Dozens of leaves, dry paper. Size and condition vary.
Sent to his friend Rabbi Elchanan Sorotzkin, and printed in the book BeMetzar - Birkat HaZan, published by Mossad HaRav Kook, Jerusalem, 1971.
Rabbi Zalman Natan Kiselgof was one of the last rabbis in Russia during the trying period of the Communist rule. He was born to a Chassidic family in Novo-Vitebsk, in the Kherson region. He dedicated his entire life to the study of Torah and served as Chief Rabbi of the Great Synagogue in Moscow. These writings were smuggled in several stages from Russia to Israel and printed in Jerusalem, with approbations and introductions by Rabbi Unterman, Rabbi Abramsky and Rabbi Zevin, who stand in awe of the author's solitary diligence in Torah study, alone and secluded, yet he wrote novellae and homiletics on the level of the greatest Torah scholars of his times.
Dozens of leaves, dry paper. Size and condition vary.
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Archives and Ledgers of Communities and Institutions
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,500
Including buyer's premium
An extensive and interesting archive of thousands of items: haundreds of letters, drafts and copies of letters, notes of introspection and original prayers, drafts of compositions and ephemera - archive of the tsaddik Rabbi Shmuel Huminer [the Chafetz Chaim of Jerusalem]. Jerusalem, [c. 1930-1977].
· Hundreds of letters sent to Rabbi Shmuel Huminer from Israel and from abroad: from rabbis, musar figures, Torah students from throughout Israel; family members and various people.
· Dozens of letters and correspondence with his close disciple Rabbi Mordechai Rabinowitz of Bnei Brak: correspondence regarding books they printed together and several letters regarding the well-known polemic about the Steipler's letters in Kuntress Igrot Kodesh.
· Hundreds of letters, drafts and copies of letters written by Rabbi Shmuel Huminer to family and friends, to disciples and to various people who sent him questions from all over the world. The letters contain matters related to halacha, musar, faith, meticulous adherence to mitzvot, holiness and conduct of a Jewish home, printing books, etc. Dozens of these letters carry Rabbi Huminer's own signature: "Shmuel Huminer".
· Hundreds of various leaves handwritten by Rabbi Huminer: sections of journals and notes of introspection. Various prayers which he composed for serving G-d and for inspiration for Torah study and for fulfilling mitzvoth, drafts of compositions and various ephemera.
· Printed ephemera: a receipt book and stamp of Va'ad Shemirat HaLashon; forms and paperwork of the "Committee for Religious Observance in the Holy Land"; notices of the death of Rabbi Shmuel Huminer; various proclamations and receipts.
Rabbi Shmuel Huminer (1913-1977) - a holy man, Torah scholar and Kabbalist, served G-d and pursued mitzvoth, prolific author and activist, dubbed the Chafetz Chaim of Jerusalem. He wrote several works on Shemirat HaLashon (guarding the tongue). He also studied the Bible and wrote compositions on the Bible and its correct method of study [this archive contains amazing articles and letters on this topic]. In his lifetime, he authored and printed more than 10 compositions which became rudimentary books of Halacha and of G-d's service and mitzvah observance. He also provided guidance for conducting a holy Jewish home and printed several books on this topic: Sefer Kedusha, Kavanot Nifla'ot and the Igrot Kodesh pamphlet [which stirred a fierce polemic. This archive contains interesting letters and writings on this topic]. He also wrote Olat HaTamid on kavanot and explanation of the prayers and his book Mitzvat HaBitachon was printed in many editions, in tens of thousands of copies and until this day, it is given by tsaddikim as a segulah.
For further details about the contents of the archive, see Hebrew description.
Thousands of leaves, size and condition vary.
Many items in this archive have been printed in the book "M'Pinkaso shel Eved HaMelech (Jerusalem, 2013).
· Hundreds of letters sent to Rabbi Shmuel Huminer from Israel and from abroad: from rabbis, musar figures, Torah students from throughout Israel; family members and various people.
· Dozens of letters and correspondence with his close disciple Rabbi Mordechai Rabinowitz of Bnei Brak: correspondence regarding books they printed together and several letters regarding the well-known polemic about the Steipler's letters in Kuntress Igrot Kodesh.
· Hundreds of letters, drafts and copies of letters written by Rabbi Shmuel Huminer to family and friends, to disciples and to various people who sent him questions from all over the world. The letters contain matters related to halacha, musar, faith, meticulous adherence to mitzvot, holiness and conduct of a Jewish home, printing books, etc. Dozens of these letters carry Rabbi Huminer's own signature: "Shmuel Huminer".
· Hundreds of various leaves handwritten by Rabbi Huminer: sections of journals and notes of introspection. Various prayers which he composed for serving G-d and for inspiration for Torah study and for fulfilling mitzvoth, drafts of compositions and various ephemera.
· Printed ephemera: a receipt book and stamp of Va'ad Shemirat HaLashon; forms and paperwork of the "Committee for Religious Observance in the Holy Land"; notices of the death of Rabbi Shmuel Huminer; various proclamations and receipts.
Rabbi Shmuel Huminer (1913-1977) - a holy man, Torah scholar and Kabbalist, served G-d and pursued mitzvoth, prolific author and activist, dubbed the Chafetz Chaim of Jerusalem. He wrote several works on Shemirat HaLashon (guarding the tongue). He also studied the Bible and wrote compositions on the Bible and its correct method of study [this archive contains amazing articles and letters on this topic]. In his lifetime, he authored and printed more than 10 compositions which became rudimentary books of Halacha and of G-d's service and mitzvah observance. He also provided guidance for conducting a holy Jewish home and printed several books on this topic: Sefer Kedusha, Kavanot Nifla'ot and the Igrot Kodesh pamphlet [which stirred a fierce polemic. This archive contains interesting letters and writings on this topic]. He also wrote Olat HaTamid on kavanot and explanation of the prayers and his book Mitzvat HaBitachon was printed in many editions, in tens of thousands of copies and until this day, it is given by tsaddikim as a segulah.
For further details about the contents of the archive, see Hebrew description.
Thousands of leaves, size and condition vary.
Many items in this archive have been printed in the book "M'Pinkaso shel Eved HaMelech (Jerusalem, 2013).
Category
Archives and Ledgers of Communities and Institutions
Catalogue
Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $400
Sold for: $813
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Archive of Hebrew and English documents, of Eliyahu Eliezer Skolsky of London. Letters, lists and drafts of letters, dedications and songs, including many letters from rabbis, family members and friends from England and throughout the world. Ca. 1920-1960.
Eliyahu Eliezer Skolsky, one of the heads of the Adat Yisrael community of London was born in Vilna. He was a descendent of Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Grodnensky, a rabbi in Lithuania (son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, and father-in-law of Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinsky and Rabbi Reuven Dov Dessler). He dealt extensively in the research of Hebrew books and was in close contact with rabbis and learned scholars in England and throughout the world. A close friend of his famous cousin Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler, author of Michtav M'Eliyahu, he assisted him in reaching London and in attaining a position in the Dalston rabbinate.
Approximately 130 paper items. Size and condition vary.
Eliyahu Eliezer Skolsky, one of the heads of the Adat Yisrael community of London was born in Vilna. He was a descendent of Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Grodnensky, a rabbi in Lithuania (son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, and father-in-law of Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinsky and Rabbi Reuven Dov Dessler). He dealt extensively in the research of Hebrew books and was in close contact with rabbis and learned scholars in England and throughout the world. A close friend of his famous cousin Rabbi Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler, author of Michtav M'Eliyahu, he assisted him in reaching London and in attaining a position in the Dalston rabbinate.
Approximately 130 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $2,750
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A letter in Italian and Hebrew by Rabbi Refael Yeshaya Azulai Av Beit Din of Ancona, written to his community at the time he was away in Livorno. Livorno, March 1810.
Long letter in Italian concerning matters of the Ancona and of the Livorno communities [apparently: scribal handwriting]. At the end of the second page are three Hebrew lines in Rabbi Rafael Yeshaya's handwriting and with his signature: "I, who am speaking with great love…soon I will merit returning to my place and my home and I will be happy to see your countenances and find all happy and joyous--- --- and much success ---Refael Yeshaya Azulai".
Rabbi Refael Yeshaya Azulai (1740-1823) was born in Jerusalem, the eldest son of his illustrious father Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. A great Torah scholar in his own right, he wrote halachic responsa. Some of his responsa written in his book Imrei No'am were printed in the book Zichron Moshe and some were printed in his father's books, who honored and esteemed him and always mentioned him with epithets of love ("my dear son", "my firstborn son, the perfect great chacham", "the light of my eyes", "friend of my soul", etc.). After the death of Rabbi Avraham Yisrael Rabbi of Ancona in 1785, the community leaders applied to the Chida and he hinted that his son Rabbi Refael Yeshaya is suitable for this position. He served as Rabbi of Ancona until his death on the 9th of Shevat 1823 (he lived 83 years like his father). He was greatly honored at his death and was mourned by his congregation for a long time after his death [for further information see the book by M. Benayahu on the Chida, pp. 476-487].
Double leaf, 24.5 cm. [2] pages of a letter and a page with the address, postal stamp of Livorno and red wax seal. Thin greenish stationery. Good condition. Folding marks.
Long letter in Italian concerning matters of the Ancona and of the Livorno communities [apparently: scribal handwriting]. At the end of the second page are three Hebrew lines in Rabbi Rafael Yeshaya's handwriting and with his signature: "I, who am speaking with great love…soon I will merit returning to my place and my home and I will be happy to see your countenances and find all happy and joyous--- --- and much success ---Refael Yeshaya Azulai".
Rabbi Refael Yeshaya Azulai (1740-1823) was born in Jerusalem, the eldest son of his illustrious father Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai - the Chida. A great Torah scholar in his own right, he wrote halachic responsa. Some of his responsa written in his book Imrei No'am were printed in the book Zichron Moshe and some were printed in his father's books, who honored and esteemed him and always mentioned him with epithets of love ("my dear son", "my firstborn son, the perfect great chacham", "the light of my eyes", "friend of my soul", etc.). After the death of Rabbi Avraham Yisrael Rabbi of Ancona in 1785, the community leaders applied to the Chida and he hinted that his son Rabbi Refael Yeshaya is suitable for this position. He served as Rabbi of Ancona until his death on the 9th of Shevat 1823 (he lived 83 years like his father). He was greatly honored at his death and was mourned by his congregation for a long time after his death [for further information see the book by M. Benayahu on the Chida, pp. 476-487].
Double leaf, 24.5 cm. [2] pages of a letter and a page with the address, postal stamp of Livorno and red wax seal. Thin greenish stationery. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
Opening: $2,000
Sold for: $3,250
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Autograph letter signed by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Karo. Nachod (Bohemia), [ca. 1780].
Letter of recommendation for Hachnasat Kalla, "for the important great man… R' Aryeh Leib son-in-law of the deceased R' Moshe Shapira". At the end of the letter he signs: "…Aryeh Leib Karo Av Beit Din of Krotoszyn, here at the Nachod community and its region".
The renowned Rabbi Aryeh Leib Karo (died 1797), Av Beit Din of Krotoszyn, Nachod and Leslau (today Włocławek, Poland), son of Rabbi Chaim Karo Av Beit Din of Łęczyca, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Karo Av Beit Din of Hanover and its region. The family decended from the Karo family of Prague and Spain [Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Aruch descended from this illustrious family]. Rabbi Aryeh Leib was one of the most famous Torah scholars of his times. He served as Av Beit Din of the city of Krotoszyn, from which he fled with his family to Nachod, Bohemia, following a blood libel which spread on Erev Pesach. After a short term in the Nachod rabbinate [he would still sign "Av Beit Din of the Krotoszyn community" - as apparent in this letter], he was accepted to the Leslau rabbinate, a position he held until his death. Maharal Tzinz mentions in his book Mayanei HaChochma of his meeting with "the late great Rabbi Aryeh Leib Karo" in the city of Leslau. He left behind a number of halachic and aggadic works and only 50 years after his death, some of his teachings were printed in the book Eil Milu'im (Krotoszyn 1845), which he himself described in his testament as "wonder of wonders of the truth of Torah".
19X27 cm. 9 long handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Wear and tears to folds and margins.
Letter of recommendation for Hachnasat Kalla, "for the important great man… R' Aryeh Leib son-in-law of the deceased R' Moshe Shapira". At the end of the letter he signs: "…Aryeh Leib Karo Av Beit Din of Krotoszyn, here at the Nachod community and its region".
The renowned Rabbi Aryeh Leib Karo (died 1797), Av Beit Din of Krotoszyn, Nachod and Leslau (today Włocławek, Poland), son of Rabbi Chaim Karo Av Beit Din of Łęczyca, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Zelig Karo Av Beit Din of Hanover and its region. The family decended from the Karo family of Prague and Spain [Rabbi Yosef Karo, author of the Shulchan Aruch descended from this illustrious family]. Rabbi Aryeh Leib was one of the most famous Torah scholars of his times. He served as Av Beit Din of the city of Krotoszyn, from which he fled with his family to Nachod, Bohemia, following a blood libel which spread on Erev Pesach. After a short term in the Nachod rabbinate [he would still sign "Av Beit Din of the Krotoszyn community" - as apparent in this letter], he was accepted to the Leslau rabbinate, a position he held until his death. Maharal Tzinz mentions in his book Mayanei HaChochma of his meeting with "the late great Rabbi Aryeh Leib Karo" in the city of Leslau. He left behind a number of halachic and aggadic works and only 50 years after his death, some of his teachings were printed in the book Eil Milu'im (Krotoszyn 1845), which he himself described in his testament as "wonder of wonders of the truth of Torah".
19X27 cm. 9 long handwritten lines. Good-fair condition. Wear and tears to folds and margins.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Autograph letter signed by Rabbi "Yoel Zvi Roth, Chust". Chust, Elul, 1884.
Letter of recommendation for charity for a needy person, with good wishes for the New Year for those who contribute.
The famous Rabbi Yoel Zvi Roth, author of Beit HaYotzer, a leading Hungarian Chassidic rabbi, disciple of the Maharam Ash and Chassid of the Rebbe, author of Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Gotleib Av Beit Din of Chust disciple of the Chatam Sofer. After the death of the Maharam Schick in 1884, Rabbi Yoel Zvi succeeded him in the Chust rabbinate and headed the yeshiva. Many of his disciples became great Torah scholars. He died in Kislev 1891 and his writings were printed by his grandson Rabbi Yitzchak Frankel in the Beit HaYotzer book of responsa and homilies.
Leaf, 11.5 cm. 6 handwritten lines. Brittle paper. Fair condition, wear and tears.
Letter of recommendation for charity for a needy person, with good wishes for the New Year for those who contribute.
The famous Rabbi Yoel Zvi Roth, author of Beit HaYotzer, a leading Hungarian Chassidic rabbi, disciple of the Maharam Ash and Chassid of the Rebbe, author of Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Son-in-law of Rabbi Ya'akov Gotleib Av Beit Din of Chust disciple of the Chatam Sofer. After the death of the Maharam Schick in 1884, Rabbi Yoel Zvi succeeded him in the Chust rabbinate and headed the yeshiva. Many of his disciples became great Torah scholars. He died in Kislev 1891 and his writings were printed by his grandson Rabbi Yitzchak Frankel in the Beit HaYotzer book of responsa and homilies.
Leaf, 11.5 cm. 6 handwritten lines. Brittle paper. Fair condition, wear and tears.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Two letters sent from the Crimean Peninsula, to Rabbi Yitzchak son of the Bahritz. Av Beit Din of Boston - An interesting letter from his brother regarding his visit to Karasubazar (Bilohirsk) to the author of the Sdei Chemed, and a letter from the author of the Sdei Chemed himself:
· Letter with two signatures of Rabbi Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini author of Sdei Chemed. Scribal writing, full signature in the middle of the letter: "Chaim Chizkiya'u Medini". Following the signature, he continues the letter and writes about the brother of the recipient of the letter and praises his "Torah and piety - he is truly a very dear person, G-d fearing…". At the end is another signature in his handwriting. [Karasubazar, Crimean Peninsula], 1894.
· Long letter from the recipient's brother, Rabbi Zalman son of Rabbi Yosef, about his visit to the author of the Sdei Chemed at Karasubazar, with an interesting detailed description of his personality and of his conduct: "I have spoken to him in Hebrew because he does not understand even one word of Yiddish. With his congregation of Crimeans he speaks Tatar, which I understand just like he understands Yiddish. He was born in Jerusalem and descends from those who were expelled from Spain and speaks Spanish well. He has restricted himself to not give semicha for the past few years, but I have found favor in his eyes and he has made an exception in my case and given me semicha in Rashi script because he does not know Meshita script [cursive round Ashkenazic script]. He has signed his name in Franken script [Sephardic script, semi-cursive semi-square], which is not very different from our writing and he stamped it with his large stamp. However, he requested that I do not publicize it, due to those who approach him requesting (semicha), so they will not ask him what is the difference…". Simferopol (the Crimean Peninsula), 1894.
Rabbi Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, author of the Sdei Chemed (1835-1905, Otzar HaRabbanim 6323), served in the rabbinates of Constantinople, Karasubazar and the Old City of Hebron. He was renowned for his diligence and his proficiency in revealed and hidden Torah knowledge. He corresponded with Torah leaders all over the world. He himself published the 18 volumes of his huge encyclopedic composition Sdei Chemed, and many other books.
2 postcards, 14 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damages to the corner of the letter of the Sde Chemed.
· Letter with two signatures of Rabbi Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini author of Sdei Chemed. Scribal writing, full signature in the middle of the letter: "Chaim Chizkiya'u Medini". Following the signature, he continues the letter and writes about the brother of the recipient of the letter and praises his "Torah and piety - he is truly a very dear person, G-d fearing…". At the end is another signature in his handwriting. [Karasubazar, Crimean Peninsula], 1894.
· Long letter from the recipient's brother, Rabbi Zalman son of Rabbi Yosef, about his visit to the author of the Sdei Chemed at Karasubazar, with an interesting detailed description of his personality and of his conduct: "I have spoken to him in Hebrew because he does not understand even one word of Yiddish. With his congregation of Crimeans he speaks Tatar, which I understand just like he understands Yiddish. He was born in Jerusalem and descends from those who were expelled from Spain and speaks Spanish well. He has restricted himself to not give semicha for the past few years, but I have found favor in his eyes and he has made an exception in my case and given me semicha in Rashi script because he does not know Meshita script [cursive round Ashkenazic script]. He has signed his name in Franken script [Sephardic script, semi-cursive semi-square], which is not very different from our writing and he stamped it with his large stamp. However, he requested that I do not publicize it, due to those who approach him requesting (semicha), so they will not ask him what is the difference…". Simferopol (the Crimean Peninsula), 1894.
Rabbi Chaim Chizkiyahu Medini, author of the Sdei Chemed (1835-1905, Otzar HaRabbanim 6323), served in the rabbinates of Constantinople, Karasubazar and the Old City of Hebron. He was renowned for his diligence and his proficiency in revealed and hidden Torah knowledge. He corresponded with Torah leaders all over the world. He himself published the 18 volumes of his huge encyclopedic composition Sdei Chemed, and many other books.
2 postcards, 14 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damages to the corner of the letter of the Sde Chemed.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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A leaf with letters of subscribers to the book Imrei Tzedek by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Av Beit Din of Lomnice. Handwritten and signed by three rabbis - Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Av Beit Din of Kovno (5 lines in his handwriting, signed), Kovno, Shevat 1884; Rabbi "Ya'akov son of R' G. R. A. from the city of Pasvalys" (3 lines in his handwriting, signed), and Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Av Beit Din of Sokółka (4 lines in his handwriting, signed). Sokółka, Tamuz, 1884.
The book Imrei Tzedek by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Av Beit Din of Lomnice is an unknown work and has not yet been printed.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), a prominent Torah leader of his times was renowned for his Torah genius, diligence and piety. He was considered the supreme Torah authority of his generation and led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and tranquility. He served in the rabbinate from the age of 20. In 1864, he was appointed Rabbi of Kovno (Kaunas) and his name spread throughout the world as a leading Torah authority. His responsa and novellae were printed in his books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Av Beit Din of Sokółka, author of Binyan Shalom (died 1911), was one of the rabbis who supported the Chovevei Zion movement, served in the Ostrołęka and Mstsislaw rabbinates.
Leaf, 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears to folds.
The book Imrei Tzedek by Rabbi Yosef Zvi Av Beit Din of Lomnice is an unknown work and has not yet been printed.
Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan Spektor (1817-1896), a prominent Torah leader of his times was renowned for his Torah genius, diligence and piety. He was considered the supreme Torah authority of his generation and led Lithuanian and Russian Jewry for many years with wisdom and tranquility. He served in the rabbinate from the age of 20. In 1864, he was appointed Rabbi of Kovno (Kaunas) and his name spread throughout the world as a leading Torah authority. His responsa and novellae were printed in his books: Be'er Yitzchak, Nachal Yitzchak and Ein Yitzchak.
Rabbi Zvi Hirsh Av Beit Din of Sokółka, author of Binyan Shalom (died 1911), was one of the rabbis who supported the Chovevei Zion movement, served in the Ostrołęka and Mstsislaw rabbinates.
Leaf, 31 cm. Good-fair condition. Tears to folds.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Two handwritten deeds of arbitration, regarding real-estate disputes. Signed by the parties. Telz (Lithuania), 1878 and 1898. The second deed is in the handwriting of the rabbi of the city, Rabbi Eliezer Gordon.
Rabbi Eliezer Gordon (1841-1910), founder and head of the Telz Yeshiva. Av Beit Din of Slabodka, Kelm and Telz. A close disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, he served in his yeshiva in Kovno for a while. Afterward, he was appointed Rabbi of Slobodka. From 1874, he served as Av Beit Din of Kelm and established the Kelm yeshiva. In 1884, he relocated to serve in the Telz rabbinate and stood at the helm of the Telz Yeshiva which eventually grew to become one of the largest yeshivas in the world, while the city of Telz became the most prominent Torah center in Lithuania for more than 50 years.
Rabbi Eliezer who was an exceptional Torah prodigy and a deep scholar left his stamp on the yeshiva and instituted the logical method of study. He appointed Rabbi Shimon Shkop and later Rabbi Chaim Rabinowitz as lecturers in the yeshiva. Among his renowned disciples are Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman and Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, the Ponovezh Rav. Rabbi Eliezer was also a leader of worldwide Charedi Jews in his days. He headed various rabbinical conventions and was a one of the main initiators of the public organization for founding the Agudat Yisrael movement. In 1910, the Telz Yeshiva had a severe financial setback and Rabbi Eliezer was forced to travel to England to collect funds. On this visit, he suddenly died in Adar 1910 and was buried in a London cemetery.
His son-in-law Rabbi Yosef Leib Bloch, author of Shi'urei Da'at and lecturer in the yeshiva during the time of Rabbi Shimon Shkop, succeeded him. He held both positions as head of the Telz Yeshiva and rabbi of the city for twenty years.
2 leaves. Size varies. Good to fair condition.
Rabbi Eliezer Gordon (1841-1910), founder and head of the Telz Yeshiva. Av Beit Din of Slabodka, Kelm and Telz. A close disciple of Rabbi Yisrael of Salant, he served in his yeshiva in Kovno for a while. Afterward, he was appointed Rabbi of Slobodka. From 1874, he served as Av Beit Din of Kelm and established the Kelm yeshiva. In 1884, he relocated to serve in the Telz rabbinate and stood at the helm of the Telz Yeshiva which eventually grew to become one of the largest yeshivas in the world, while the city of Telz became the most prominent Torah center in Lithuania for more than 50 years.
Rabbi Eliezer who was an exceptional Torah prodigy and a deep scholar left his stamp on the yeshiva and instituted the logical method of study. He appointed Rabbi Shimon Shkop and later Rabbi Chaim Rabinowitz as lecturers in the yeshiva. Among his renowned disciples are Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman and Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman, the Ponovezh Rav. Rabbi Eliezer was also a leader of worldwide Charedi Jews in his days. He headed various rabbinical conventions and was a one of the main initiators of the public organization for founding the Agudat Yisrael movement. In 1910, the Telz Yeshiva had a severe financial setback and Rabbi Eliezer was forced to travel to England to collect funds. On this visit, he suddenly died in Adar 1910 and was buried in a London cemetery.
His son-in-law Rabbi Yosef Leib Bloch, author of Shi'urei Da'at and lecturer in the yeshiva during the time of Rabbi Shimon Shkop, succeeded him. He held both positions as head of the Telz Yeshiva and rabbi of the city for twenty years.
2 leaves. Size varies. Good to fair condition.
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Auction 51 Part I - Books Chassidism Manuscripts Rabbinical Letters
July 11, 2016
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Collection of letters sent to Rabbi Eliezer Gordon Av Beit Din and head of the Telz Yeshiva and to members of his family. Ca. 1909-1910.
Some of the letters are from rabbis and Torah scholars discussing various halachic treatises. An interesting letter contains allusions to certain issues in response to questions regarding a convention of rabbis in Vilna signed by Rabbi "Ya'akov Cohen". Letters of condolence to his family, upon Rabbi Gordon's sudden death in England in Adar 1910.
Among the writers: Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Feinzilber Av Beit Din of Viekšniai; Rabbi Chaim Meir Gittleson of Slutzk; Rabbi David Shlomo Freidman Av Beit Din of Tichnitz - in the Rogachev region; Rabbi Nachum Rabin of Novoalexandrovsk. On the same leaf is another letter by Rabbi Avraham Aharon Burstein Av Beit Din of Tauragė; Rabbi Zerach Zelvin, Harford, Connecticut; Rabbi Ya'akov Ze'ev Fish, Chicago, Illinois; copy of a letter concerning shidduchim, by Rabbi Shmuel Alexandri Sofer Av Beit Din of Seret, from a letter sent to Rabbi Ya'akov Lifshitz of Kovno; handwritten leaf of Torah novella; various letters in Russian, and more.
16 items. Size and condition vary.
Some of the letters are from rabbis and Torah scholars discussing various halachic treatises. An interesting letter contains allusions to certain issues in response to questions regarding a convention of rabbis in Vilna signed by Rabbi "Ya'akov Cohen". Letters of condolence to his family, upon Rabbi Gordon's sudden death in England in Adar 1910.
Among the writers: Rabbi Shlomo HaLevi Feinzilber Av Beit Din of Viekšniai; Rabbi Chaim Meir Gittleson of Slutzk; Rabbi David Shlomo Freidman Av Beit Din of Tichnitz - in the Rogachev region; Rabbi Nachum Rabin of Novoalexandrovsk. On the same leaf is another letter by Rabbi Avraham Aharon Burstein Av Beit Din of Tauragė; Rabbi Zerach Zelvin, Harford, Connecticut; Rabbi Ya'akov Ze'ev Fish, Chicago, Illinois; copy of a letter concerning shidduchim, by Rabbi Shmuel Alexandri Sofer Av Beit Din of Seret, from a letter sent to Rabbi Ya'akov Lifshitz of Kovno; handwritten leaf of Torah novella; various letters in Russian, and more.
16 items. Size and condition vary.
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