Auction 048 Rebbes of Satmar, Sighet and Bobov - Books, Objects, Letters and Manuscripts, Broadsides and Printed Items
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Tzror HaChaim, novellae on Talmudic topics and halachah, by R. Shmuel Shmelke Klein Rabbi of Khust and Selish (Vynohradiv). Munkacs: Pinchas Bleier, 1876. First edition.
Copy used by the students of the Satmar yeshiva and of other yeshivot in the Maramureș region, with many signatures, stamps and inscriptions on the title page and other leaves, by students attesting to having studied the book in 1923-1925. Inscriptions of R. Amram Grünwald of Ujhel, R. Efraim Fishel Feldman grandson of the Maharam Schick, and others.
Many stamps.
Brief gloss (trimmed) on p. 55.
[11], 2-94, [3] leaves. Approx. 33.5 cm. Good condition. Browning. Stains and wear. Minor marginal tears. Inscriptions. New binding.
Lev Aryeh on Tractate Chullin, by R. Aryeh Leib of Brody Rabbi of Podhajce (1759-1818). Lviv: Chaim Rohatyn, 1898.
Copy of R. Yehuda Grünwald, later owned by his nephew and disciple R. Avraham Chanoch Friedman, rabbi and head of the Orthodox community in Satmar.
Signature of R. Yehuda Grünwald on the title page. Ownership inscriptions attesting that the book belongs to him. Inscription at the foot of leaf [2].
Other stamps, signatures and inscriptions, including stamps of R. Avraham Chanoch Friedman. Stamps and inscriptions of R. Shalom Yosef HaKohen Engelsberg (rabbi of the Hadar Yosef neighborhood in Tel Aviv); and more.
R. Yehuda Grünwald (1848-1920), author of Responsa Zichron Yehuda, a leading rabbi and yeshiva dean in Hungary. An outstanding Torah scholar, disciple of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi of Sobotište, Bonyhád and Satmar. His yeshiva in Satmar numbered hundreds of students, many of whom later served as rabbis and dayanim in Hungary and Romania. Staunch defender of faithful Orthodox Judaism.
R. Avraham Chanoch Friedman (1866-1944; perished in the Holocaust), grandson of the Chatam Sofer and close disciple of R. Yehuda Grünwald; publisher of their writings. Dayan and posek of the Orthodox community in Satmar.
[2], 112 leaves. Lacking two leaves at end (leaves 113-114). Several leaves bound out of sequence (leaves 35, 55, 73, 77, 89, 99). 37 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Creases and wear. Tears, including large open tears to title page and several other leaves, with significant damage to text, repaired with paper and tape. New leather binding.
Three books: two parts of Responsa Zichron Yehuda, by R. Yehuda Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar – two different printings of Part I published in 1923, and Part II printed in 1928. First editions.
Zichron Yehuda, Part I (Orach Chaim). Budapest: Katzburg Brothers, 1923. • First printing, with section 200 containing a responsum opposing joining the Agudath Yisrael (founded at that time). • Second printing, where section 200 (pp. 155-158) was replaced by a responsum on a different topic.
• Zichron Yehuda, Part II (Yoreh De'ah, Even HaEzer, Choshen Mishpat and Mahadura Tinyana of Orach Chaim). Ujhel: Eliezer Deutsch, 1928. First edition.
R. Yehuda Grünwald (1848-1920), author of Responsa Zichron Yehuda, a leading rabbi and yeshiva dean in Hungary. An outstanding Torah scholar, disciple of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi of Sobotište, Bonyhád and Satmar. His yeshiva in Satmar numbered hundreds of students, many of whom later served as rabbis and dayanim in Hungary and Romania. Staunch defender of faithful Orthodox Judaism.
Part I (two copies): [7], 2-168, [6] pages. Part II: [9], 2-232 pages. Pp. 225-232 ("prenumeranten" lists) not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Approx. 31-32 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming, occasionally with slight damage to text; repaired in part with tape. First leaves of one copy of part I in fair condition (with tears, open tears and worming; detached and partially detached leaves). Leaves 149-152 of part II detached and trimmed, with damage to text. Signatures and stamps. New bindings.
Collection of seven books by R. Yehuda Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, author of Zichron Yehuda, or books he brought to print. Satmar and Szinérváralja (Seini), 1908-1938.
The collection includes:
• Tehillim with the Olelot Yehuda commentary. Satmar, 1927.
• Shevet MiYehuda on the Torah portions, Parts I and II. Seini, [1928]. Two parts in two volumes. First edition. On the front endpaper of vol. I, inscription by R. Eliezer Handler, son-in-law of the publisher R. Avraham Chanoch Friedman (nephew and disciple of the author).
• Tzavaat R. Yehuda Grünwald. Seini, 1920. First edition.
• Chasdei Avot, novellae on Pirkei Avot. Seini, 1925. First edition.
• She'erit Yehuda, novellae on the Torah and festivals. Munkacs, [1938]. First edition.
• Shirat Moshe, songs for Shabbat and festivals by the Chatam Sofer, with the testament and customs of the Chatam Sofer. Satmar, 1908. Published by R. Yehuda Grünwald.
• Novellae of the Chatam Sofer on Tractate Ketubot, with hitherto unpublished responsa and section on 14 mitzvot, based on a manuscript of the author received from R. Yehuda Grünwald. Satmar, 1908.
R. Yehuda Grünwald (1848-1920), author of Responsa Zichron Yehuda, a leading rabbi and yeshiva dean in Hungary. An outstanding Torah scholar, disciple of the Ketav Sofer. Served as rabbi of Sobotište, Bonyhád and Satmar. His yeshiva in Satmar numbered hundreds of students, many of whom later served as rabbis and dayanim in Hungary and Romania. Staunch defender of faithful Orthodox Judaism.
8 volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New bindings.
Picture of "R. Eliezer David G.W. Rabbi of Satmar, passed away on Rosh Chodesh Sivan 1928 and buried that day". Satmar, [after 1928].
Printed on a postcard, with the stamp of the studio in Satmar: "Fotograf 'Central' Friedmann – Satu-mare Stefan c. Mare 22".
R. Eliezer David Grünwald (ca. 1866-1928), rabbi of Satmar. Brother of the Arugat HaBosem and his close disciple. Served as rabbi and dayan in many illustrious communities in Hungary and Transylvania, and founded prominent yeshivot. Author of the Keren LeDavid series.
14 cm. Good-fair condition. Creases and wear. Stains on verso.
Leaf (2 pages), novellae on Parashat Acharei Mot, handwritten by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar, author of Keren LeDavid.
Manuscript handwritten by the author. R. Eliezer David's novellae on the books of Bereshit and Shemot were published before the Holocaust. The manuscripts of the other parts were hidden in the ground and thus survived the Holocaust, and were only finally published in 1976. The present leaf may have been amongst the writings which were hidden during the Holocaust.
This manuscript contains the initial text, handwritten by the author; it was published with many variations in the Brooklyn 1976 and Bnei Brak 2008 editions.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar (ca. 1866 – 1928), prominent Torah leader and yeshiva dean in Hungary and Transylvania. Close disciple of his brother R. Moshe Grünwald, the Arugot HaBosem. He served as rabbi in many prominent communities, establishing in each place a large yeshiva where he edified many disciples, including dozens of rabbis and poskim.
[1] leaf. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Marginal stains (traces of glue). Marginal open tears, affecting text. Margins strengthened with sellotape.
Keren LeDavid, responsa and novellae on the Torah and festivals, by R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar. First editions.
The collection includes:
• Keren LeDavid, responsa, Orach Chaim part. Satmar, 1929. Stamps of R. Yisrael Menachem Braun Rabbi of Brezovice author of She'erit Yisrael (1861 – perished in the Holocaust 1944, brother-in-law of the Arugot HaBosem and father-in-law of Rebbe Yaakov Yechezkiyah Grünwald of Pupa, the Vayaged Yaakov).
• Keren LeDavid, Aggadic novellae on the Torah – Part I on Bereshit and Part II on Shemot. Satmar, 1930-1939. Two parts in two volumes. Bound with: Part II of Keren LeDavid on the festivals (Satmar, 1934).
• Keren LeDavid, Aggadic novellae and homilies on the festivals – Part I on Elul and the Tishrei festivals, Part II on the other festivals. Satmar, 1934. Two parts in one volume. On the verso of the title page of part I, stamp of Rebbe Yosef Grünwald of Pupa, dayan and posek in Satmar.
R. Eliezer David Grünwald Rabbi of Satmar (ca. 1866 – 1928), prominent Torah leader and yeshiva dean in Hungary and Transylvania. Close disciple of his brother R. Moshe Grünwald, the Arugot HaBosem. He served as rabbi in many prominent communities, establishing in each place a large yeshiva where he edified many disciples, including dozens of rabbis and poskim.
Four volumes. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New bindings.
Two letters (on two sides of one leaf) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Aharon Roth (R. Aharele), the Shomer Emunim. "Sakmer" (Satmar), Thursday Parashat Vayechi [1930-1931].
The letters were sent to Eretz Israel, to R. Avraham Groman (1901 – ca. 1992) and his brother R. Yitzchak Groman (son-in-law of R. Meir Eichler), who were amongst the first and most prominent followers of Rebbe Aharele in Jerusalem. On one side of the leaf, letter of inspiration for R. Avraham, containing words of faith. The rebbe also instructs him to adopt the dress code of Eretz Israel - long upper coat, white socks, etc. On the verso, letter to R. Yitzchak, with weddings wishes, blessings for success, and regards to his father-in-law R. Meir Eichler and brother-in-law R. Tzvi Eichler.
The letters were printed with omissions in Mevakshei Emunim (Jerusalem, 1996, III, pp. 25-26).
Rebbe Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth – (1894-1947) established groups of men dedicated to the worship of G-d in Budapest and in Satmar, under the name "Yir'ei Hashem". In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem where he founded a similar group of Chassidim. He returned to his followers in Satmar and later Beregsaz, from 1930-1939, while continuing to guide his Chassidim in Eretz Israel through his letters. He eventually immigrated to Jerusalem where he reorganized his holy group, perpetuated until this day through the Chassidic communities of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Emunah and others.
Rebbe Aharele would instruct his disciples to follow the dress code of Jerusalem Jews, even insisting on streimelach from bar mitzvah age, unlike other Chassidic groups.
[1] leaf (2 written pages). 16.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Folding marks and creases. Stains and wear. Small holes to folds.
Collection of notebooks and leaves, with lists of Maamadot donations received by Rebbe Aharon Roth, the Shomer Emunim, from his Chassidim; including two notebooks of kvittelach for the High Holidays. Jerusalem, 1937-1946.
Lists of donors of Maamadot funds and sums donated; with reports of income and expenditures.
Two notebooks of kvittelach for the High Holidays, 1945 and 1946.
The notebooks list the names of the members of the rebbe's group of followers and their families, with special requests for prayer. The names include some of the rebbe's prominent Chassidim, such as: R. Aharon Kohen dean of the Hebron yeshiva, R. Yisrael Yitzchak HaLevi Reisman, R. Dov Sokolovsky, R. Moshe Mordechai Chanun and his father R. Menachem Nachum Yitzchak Eizik Chanun.
Rebbe Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth – (1894-1947) established groups of men dedicated to the worship of G-d in Budapest and in Satmar, under the name Shomeri Emunim. In 1925, he immigrated to Jerusalem where he founded a similar group of Chassidim. He returned to his followers in Satmar and later Beregsaz, from 1930-1939, returning eventually to Jerusalem where he reorganized his holy group, perpetuated until this day through the Chassidic communities of Toldot Aharon, Shomrei Emunim, Toldot Avraham Yitzchak, Mevakshei Emunah and others
The present notebooks serve as an early, authentic documentation of the rebbe's group of Chassidim, which in those days only numbered several dozen members.
7 notebooks + single leaves, altogether over 100 leaves. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition.
The present records were part of the estate of the Maamadot collector, R. Avraham Mordechai Yozevitch of Batei Ungarin, Jerusalem; his stamps appear in some notebooks.
Six books by R. Aharon (R. Aharele) Roth, the Shomer Emunim. Satmar and Jerusalem, 1933-1948. First editions.
1. Shulchan HaTahor. Satmar, [1933]. Handwritten glosses in the margins of some leaves [identified as the handwriting of R. David Sperber of Brașov].
2. Noam HaLevavot. Satmar, [1934].
3. Menachem Tzion. Satmar, [1935].
4. Shomer Emunim, Parts I and II. Jerusalem, [1942].
5. Mevakesh Emunah. Jerusalem, [1943].
6. Uvda D'Aharon. Jerusalem, [1948].
6 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good to fair condition. Signatures and stamps. New bindings.