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Collection of books printed in Sudylkiv during the 1830s, some with handwritten signatures and glosses:
• Amar Neke, supercommentary on Rashi's Torah commentary by R. Ovadiah of Bartenura. Sudylkiv, 1836. Bound with: Likut Shoshanim, Talmudic novellae relating to the Torah portion, by R. Meir of Zhovkva. Vilna and Grodno, 1835.
• Chukei Derech, commentary on Yismach Yisrael by R. Yisrael Shmuel Calahorra, by R. Moshe Yekutiel Kaufman Katz. Sudylkiv, 1834. Three volumes.
• Responsa Masat Binyamin, by R. Binyamin Aharon Slonik. Sudylkiv, [1833]. Signature on endpaper: "Daniel Feinberg" [R. Daniel Feinberg, Rabbi of Vitebsk].
• Responsa Maharam Alashkar. Sudylkiv, 1834. Signature on title page: "Yitzchak Dov Ber Krimsky, Rabbi of here, Uman". His stamp (in Cyrillic) on title page.
• Responsa Divrei Rivot, by R. Yitzchak Adarbi. Sudylkiv, [1833]. Bound with: Meir Einei Chachamim, by R. Meir (Maharam) of Lublin. Sudylkiv, 1834. Several glosses (trimmed) to both books.
• Responsa Knesset Yechezkel, by R. Yechezkel Katzenellenbogen, Rabbi of Ahu (Altona, Hamburg and Wandsbek). Sudylkiv, 1834.
• Mekor Mayim Chaim, Parts I-II, by R. Yaakov Meir Padua. Sudylkiv, 1836. Two parts in one volume. First edition.
9 volumes. Size and condition Varies. Good to fair condition. Stains. Wear. Tears. Worming. Old bindings. The books have not been examined thoroughly, and are being sold as is.
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Collection of books by the Haflaah, R. Pinchas HaLevi Horowitz, Rabbi of Frankfurt am Main (disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch), and his son R. Tzvi Hirsch Horowitz, Rabbi of Frankfurt am Main. First editions, second editions and later editions.
For list of books, see Hebrew description.
8 books in 9 volumes. Size and condition Varies. New bindings. The books have not been examined thoroughly, and are being sold as is.
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![Birkat David, Chassidic commentary on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845]](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale101/99.jpg "Birkat David (Buchach) – Lviv, 1845 – First Edition")
Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Birkat David, Chassidic commentary on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman of Buchach. Lviv, [1845]. First edition.
On the verso of the title page is printed the verse "The Torah of the Lord is perfect" in large letters, below which it is noted that the approbations were not printed "for a secret reason". Apparently, the omission of approbations was part of the obfuscation of printing details, for the same reason that a false printer and date were given on the title page – see below.
Rebbe Avraham David Wahrman, the "Gaon of Buchach" (1770-1840), a leading Torah scholar and Chassidic figure, and prominent posek in his times. After his marriage, he embraced Chassidut and became close to the most eminent rebbes of his times: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Chaim of Czernowitz and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. Around the age of 20, he was appointed rabbi of the city of Yazlovets. In 1814, he was appointed rabbi of Buchach, succeeding his father-in-law and teacher R. Tzvi Hirsh Kara, Rabbi of Buchach and author of Neta Sha'ashuim. He was renowned as an outstanding Torah scholar and tzaddik. His halachic works became classics in halachic rulings and his Eshel Avraham is cited thousands of times in halachic literature.
Handwritten ownership inscription on verso of last page.
[2], 182 leaves. 23 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming in a few places to several leaves. New binding.
False imprint on title page for Jihdas Rosanis, 1800 and 5565. The true date of printing is hinted at the end of the book, where the signature of the publisher contains a chronogram for 1845. This type of falsification was common in Chassidic books printed in Galicia at that time, due to censorship restrictions and the persecution of Chassidim by the Haskalah movement (A. Yaari lists 16 books with similar false imprints; see: A. Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, XVII, 1940, p. 107, No. 43 [Hebrew]).
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Derech Pikudecha, on the 613 Torah commandments, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro, Rabbi of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissachar. Lviv: Franz Galinski, 1851. First edition.
The author,
Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro of Dinov (1783-1841), a prominent Chassidic rebbe and kabbalist, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Israel of Apta and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. From a young age he served as Rabbi of various Galician towns and of Munkacs, but he is best known for officiating as Rabbi in Dinov, where he was appointed rebbe in 1815. He authored dozens of works on halachah, aggadah, Chassidut and kabbalah. His most famous work is his Bnei Yissachar. He was the progenitor of many dynasties of rabbis and rebbes: Dinov, Munkacs, Bukovsk and others.
Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Langsam-Shapiro of Dinov (1783-1841), a prominent Chassidic rebbe and kabbalist, close disciple of R. Mendele of Rimanov and disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Israel of Apta and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. From a young age he served as Rabbi of various Galician towns and of Munkacs, but he is best known for officiating as Rabbi in Dinov, where he was appointed rebbe in 1815. He authored dozens of works on halachah, aggadah, Chassidut and kabbalah. His most famous work is his Bnei Yissachar. He was the progenitor of many dynasties of rabbis and rebbes: Dinov, Munkacs, Bukovsk and others.
In the present work, each of the 613 commandments is explained according to three aspects: action – basics and details of laws; speech – halachic novellae on aspects of the mitzvah; and thought – the deeper reasons for the mitzvah according to rabbinic and kabbalistic teachings.
Derech Pikudecha was enthusiastically received, and is referenced alike by Sephardic sages, leading rabbis of Poland-Lithuania and contemporary poskim. The Imrei Yosef of Spinka said that "his first awakening to service of G-d came to him through study of Derech Pikudecha…" (introduction to Imrei Yosef, IX, 6).
[1], 74, 65-66, 79-91 leaves. Misfoliation. 23 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Light wear. Worming, affecting text (worming in many places on several leaves). Tears and open tears, partially repaired with paper (some over part of the text). Title page detached (title page and several other leaves may have been supplied from other copies). Stamps. Late glosses (in pen), some deleted with ink. New leather binding.
Variant. In the present copy, the "addendum to negative commandment 38 from the commandment not to covet" is printed on the last page (p. 91b), while the continuation of p. 91a is printed on the verso of the title page (in some copies the addendum appears on the verso of the title page and leaf 91 appears in the correct order).
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Two books by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno, author of Heichal HaBerachah, first editions, in one volume:
1. Torat Kohanim, with the Asirit HaEfah commentary. Lviv, 1848. First edition.
2. Tractate Shekalim – Talmud Yerushalmi, with the Pnei Zaken commentary. Lviv, 1851. Only edition.
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin, Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno (1806-1874), leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. His books, in particular the Heichal HaBerachah commentary, are considered classic Chassidic works and were cherished by prominent Chassidic leaders.
Two books in one volume. Torat Kohanim: [2], 107, 109-158 leaves. Misfoliation. Pnei Zaken: 28, [1] leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains, including dampstains (large dampstains and dark stains to some leaves). Light wear. Marginal tears and open tears to title page of Torat Kohanim and several other leaves, affecting text in several places, partially repaired with paper. Two leaves in Torat Kohanim apparently supplied from another copy. Old binding, worn and damaged.
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Zohar Chai, kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary on the Zohar, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin, Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno, author of Heichal HaBerachah. Lviv-Przemyśl: Avraham Nisan Süss and Meshulam Nik, and Chaim Aharon Zupnik and Chaim Knoller, 1875-1881. First edition. Four of five parts, without part III – first part of Book of Shemot (Parashiot Shemot-Mishpatim).
Zohar Chai is an original and profound commentary on the Zohar, based on the teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov.
The author, Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin, Rabbi of Zidichov (Zhydachiv) and Komarno (1806-1874), a leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. His books, in particular the Heichal HaBerachah commentary, are considered classic Chassidic works and were cherished by prominent Chassidic leaders.
On last endpaper of second volume, encouragement and rhymed inspirational poem on repentance, dated 1885.
Stamp on title page of volume IV.
Four volumes. Does not contain first part of Shemot (Shemot-Mishpatim).
Volume I (Bereshit, Part I): [4], 215 leaves. Volume II (Bereshit, Part II): [1], 216-348, 348-456, [1] leaf. Volume III (Shemot, Part II): [2], 284, [3] leaves. Volume IV (Vayikra-Devarim): [2], 228, [5] leaves. Misfoliation of leaves 9-12 and 169-172. 24.5-25 cm. Dry, brittle paper to some leaves (somewhat dark in some places). Overall good-fair condition. Several leaves in fair condition. Stains, on some leaves many stains. Creases. Tears, including open tears, affecting text (many tears to first leaves of third volume). Worming to some volumes. Original fabric bindings with leather spines. Much wear, worming, and much damage to bindings, and many open tears to spines.
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Damesek Eliezer, commentary on the Zohar, Parts I-III, on Bereshit, by Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno. Przemyśl: Zupnik and Knoller, 1902-1908. First edition. First three parts (of seven) in two volumes.
Distinguished copies:
The first volume belonged to the author's son, Rebbe Menachem Manish Safrin of Felsztyn (Skelivka). On front endpaper, ownership inscription: "This book belongs to… R. Menachem Manish Safrin son of the Rabbi of Komarno"; "Belongs to the Tzaddik of Felsztyn…". Another signature of his son-in-law, Rebbe "Elazar Rubin" of Drohobych-Dombrov.
Rebbe Menachem Manish Safrin of Komarno (1854-1913), served as Rebbe in Felsztyn and Dobromyl.
His son-in-law, Rebbe Elazar Rubin of Drohobych (b. 1883, perished in the Holocaust), son of Rebbe Chaim Yechiel of Dombrov (Dąbrowa Tarnowska). One of his sons-in-law was Rebbe Shalom Moskowitz of Shotz-Sassov-Los Angeles.
The second volume belonged to R. Zechariah HaLevi Pollack, Rabbi of Nagyoroszi. At the beginning is an interesting ownership inscription in his handwriting: "I purchased it from my wealth in the honor of my Rock and Creator, for the benefit of the soul of my father and master the Tzaddik, who passed away on 13th Elul, 1940 in Jerusalem. May whatever I study in this holy book be considered for the exaltation of his holy soul. Here is [Nagy]oroszi, Tuesday of Vayera, 1940 – Zechariah HaLevi Pollack son of my father and master Avraham son of David Yehudah".
R. Zechariah HaLevi Pollack, Rabbi of Nagyoroszi (Northern Hungary) was the son-in-law and successor of R. Yitzchak Lorentz, Rabbi of Nagyoroszi. In 1944, he perished in Auschwitz together with his wife and six children. His manuscript of novellae, Zecher Tov, was lost during the Holocaust.
His father was R. Avraham Segal HaLevi Pollack (ca. 1870-1940), son of R. David Yehudah Pollack, studied at the Pressburg and Bonyhád yeshivas under the tutelage of his grandfather R. Yitzchak Zekel (1813-1891) and his uncle R. Moshe Pollack (1845-1889). After his marriage to the daughter of R. Zechariah Miller of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely), he settled and established his Beit Midrash there. In 1935, he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he passed away in 1940.
The author of the book, Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno – author of Ben Beiti (1830-1898), son of Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin of Komarno, author of Heichal HaBerachah. An eminent and holy personage and prominent kabbalist of the Zidichov and Komarno dynasties. He was appointed Rebbe of Komarno in 1874 at his father's behest.
Two volumes. Part I: [1], 126 leaves. Parts II-III: [2], 88; [1], 89 leaves. Lacking leaves 90-91 at end of Part III. Approx. 31-31.5 cm. Dry paper. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains. Marginal tears to several leaves, affecting text of last leaf of second volume. Loose and detached leaves in second volume. Old bindings, worn (volume II lacking spine).
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Tehillim, with Ben Beiti, kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary by Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno. Uzhhorod: Moshe Simchah Gelles, 1926. First edition.
Two title pages. First title page abbreviated, partly printed in red ink.
Fine copy.
At beginning of book, lineage of the family of Komarno rebbes. The book was published by the author's grandchildren.
Segulah book. With approbation of Rebbe Yaakov Moshe Safrin, son of the author, blessing those who purchase the book with the promise: "Whoever has this book with its commentary in his house will certainly be protected from all evil; and moreover, beyond protecting him, he will receive from the bountiful merit of the holy and pure [author] a threefold blessing for good children, life and easy sustenance".
16, 263, [1] pages. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Light stains. Stamp on title page. Old binding.
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Darchei HaEmunah, Chassidic commentaries on the Torah and festivals, by R. Yosef David HaKohen of Iași. Iași: Tzvi Hirsch Goldner, 1857. Only edition.
Segulah book for protection of the home, as attested by R. Yeshayah Schorr of Iași, author of Klil Tiferet, in his approbation.
The author,
R. Yosef David HaKohen (d. 1828), prominent early Chassidic leader. Served as rabbi of Zawałów and later succeeded the Ohev Yisrael as rabbi of Iași, where he set up his Beit Midrash.
R. Yosef David HaKohen (d. 1828), prominent early Chassidic leader. Served as rabbi of Zawałów and later succeeded the Ohev Yisrael as rabbi of Iași, where he set up his Beit Midrash.
[4], 102, 101-102, 105-144, 144-148 leaves. Misfoliation. 24.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and creases. Tears and open tears to several leaves, mainly to first and last leaves (margins of title page reinforced with paper). Worming in many places on first and last leaves, affecting text. Early leather binding, worn, with damage and worming in many places.
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Volume comprising four Chassidic books printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) and Lviv:
1. Or Yisrael, commentary on Tikunei Zohar by R. Yisrael Hopstein, the Maggid of Kozhnitz. Czernowitz, 1862. First edition. Two title pages.
2. Eretz HaChaim, Part I, halachic and aggadic novellae on Tractate Berachot by Rebbe Chaim Tyrer of Czernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro Shel Shabbat. Czernowitz, 1861. First edition. Two title pages.
3. Eretz HaChaim, Part II, selections on Tehillim, Neviim, Ketuvim and Megillot by Rebbe Chaim Tyrer of Czernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro Shel Shabbat. Czernowitz, 1861. First edition. Divisional title page.
4. Likutei Torah, Chassidut and guidance by Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl (variant including approbation of Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura; see: Kedem, Auction 055, Lot 128).
On all books, old stamps of "Gershon Kohen Botchan[?]" and many signatures of R. Chaim Yochanan Lefkowitz of Satmar [for his biography see Ish Chayil, two parts, New York, 2018].
[3], 57 leaves; [2], 79 leaves (leaf 79 bound out of place at beginning of book); [2], 30 leaves; [4], 3-52, 52-63 leaves. 20.5 cm. Condition varies, good-fair to fair. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Worming to Or Yisrael and Likutei Torah, affecting text. Dark stains to first title page of Or Yisrael, with paper repairs to verso and second title page. Many inscriptions and stamps. Old binding, worn, without spine.
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Likutim by R. Hai Gaon, compilation of important works composed by early Spanish kabbalists. [Warsaw: printer not indicated, 1798]. First edition. Approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
The book was printed with the encouragement of R. Yisrael, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, based on manuscripts in his collection.
The book includes the following works: Likutim by R. Hai Gaon – commentary on the 42-letter name; Shaar HaShamayim by R. Yosef Gikatilla; Likutei Shem Tov; Maamar Ploni Almoni on the Ten Sefirot and Holy Names; Prayer of R. Yaakov of Segovia; Sefer HaIyun by R. Chamai Gaon; Secrets by the kabbalist R. Yosef Gikatilla on the Mitzvot and Explanations to the Ramban's Torah secrets, by R. Shem Tov as heard from the Rashba.
The Likutim in this book were not actually composed by R. Hai Gaon. They were composed by R. Moshe of Burgos, a leading Spanish kabbalist in the 12th century, but since he quotes many traditions received from R. Hai Gaon, the work's title names R. Hai Gaon. Other works in this book were likewise erroneously attributed on the title page to other authors.
Folded Ilan Sefirot on leaf 36.
Ownership inscription on the back endpaper.
Handwritten note on pp. 15a and 43a on the provenance of Likutei Shem Tov.
[1], 46 leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears, including open tears to first two leaves (large tear to title page), affecting text and title frame, repaired with tape. Worming, affecting text. Old binding.
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Auction 101 Part 2 Chassidut and Kabbalah | Jerusalem Printings | Letters and Manuscripts | Objects
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Five books of R. Yisrael Hopstein, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, some in first editions:
• Ner Yisrael, commentary on Likutei Rav Hai Gaon. "Vilna" [Lviv?, ca. 1842-1852]. First edition of Ner Yisrael commentary and of kabbalistic principles by the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
Stamps of R. Yaakov Landau, Rabbi of Bnei Brak.
• Or Yisrael, commentary on Tikunei Zohar. Czernowitz, [1862]. First edition. Two title pages. Ownership inscriptions, stamp and signature.
• Nezer Yisrael, commentary on Zohar and Zohar Chadash. Jozefów, 1870.
• She'erit Yisrael, novellae and allusions on the Midrash Rabbah, selections on the Ramban's Torah commentary, on Zohar and on Tehillim. Lublin, 1895-[1896]. First edition. Two title pages. Some of first title page printed in red. Last five leaves lacking, with photocopy replacements.
• Passover Haggadah with Gevurot Yisrael commentary by R. Yisrael Hopstein, and Mateh Moshe commentary by his son and successor R. Moshe Elyakim Brieh of Kozhnitz. Lviv, 1898. Otzar HaHaggadaot 2071.
5 books. Size and condition varies. Good to fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears. Worming. The books have not been thoroughly examined, and are being sold as is.
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