Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Machzor for Yom Kippur, as customary in Poland, Mehren, Pihem, Hager. Includes laws and commentaries. Huge elegant edition designated for the Shlicach Tzibur. Vienna, [1811].
Signature of Rabbi “Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef, Hamburg, 17 Elul 1826”. Inscription in handwriting of his son: “In memory of the soul of my brother, community leader, Rabbi Eliezer Tzuriel; I have given this Machzor as a gift to the Beit Midrash of community leader Rabbi Yechiel Wallach, 26 Nisan 1899. Yechiel Michel son of Rabbi Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef Michel”. Stamps of “Beit Midrash of community leader Rabbi Yechiel Wallach” [ancient Kloiz in Altona-Hamburg].
Many glosses in handwriting (Rashi script) of Rabbi Chaim Michel, who apparently served as a Shliach Tzibur. Glosses contain Halachic discussions and customs (with Halachic sources); numerous version corrections. In a few places he copies commentaries and versions from an ancient manuscript of a commentary of the Krovatz [initials] from 1318.
Rabbi Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef Michel (1792-1846, Scholars of Altona Hamberg Wandsbek, p 116-117), exalted Torah scholar and well-known bibliographer, son-in-law of his teacher and rabbi Chief Av Beit Din Rabbi Eliezer Lazi Berlin. Author of the books "Ohr HaChaim" and" Otzrot Chaim". His book treasury contained approximately 6,000 books and 1,300 manuscripts. [His rare book collection was sold to the British Museum Library in London and the manuscript collection was sold to the Oxford Library]. This Machzor is the personal Machzor which remained with his family members and was donated by them to the “Kloiz” library in Hamburg.
[2], 54, 118 leaves. 36.5 cm. Quality paper, good condition. Original damaged leather binding.
Signature of Rabbi “Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef, Hamburg, 17 Elul 1826”. Inscription in handwriting of his son: “In memory of the soul of my brother, community leader, Rabbi Eliezer Tzuriel; I have given this Machzor as a gift to the Beit Midrash of community leader Rabbi Yechiel Wallach, 26 Nisan 1899. Yechiel Michel son of Rabbi Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef Michel”. Stamps of “Beit Midrash of community leader Rabbi Yechiel Wallach” [ancient Kloiz in Altona-Hamburg].
Many glosses in handwriting (Rashi script) of Rabbi Chaim Michel, who apparently served as a Shliach Tzibur. Glosses contain Halachic discussions and customs (with Halachic sources); numerous version corrections. In a few places he copies commentaries and versions from an ancient manuscript of a commentary of the Krovatz [initials] from 1318.
Rabbi Chaim son of Rabbi Yosef Michel (1792-1846, Scholars of Altona Hamberg Wandsbek, p 116-117), exalted Torah scholar and well-known bibliographer, son-in-law of his teacher and rabbi Chief Av Beit Din Rabbi Eliezer Lazi Berlin. Author of the books "Ohr HaChaim" and" Otzrot Chaim". His book treasury contained approximately 6,000 books and 1,300 manuscripts. [His rare book collection was sold to the British Museum Library in London and the manuscript collection was sold to the Oxford Library]. This Machzor is the personal Machzor which remained with his family members and was donated by them to the “Kloiz” library in Hamburg.
[2], 54, 118 leaves. 36.5 cm. Quality paper, good condition. Original damaged leather binding.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sefer HaZohar, with linguistic terminology of the Holy Zohar as mentioned in Shas and Midrashim; includes Mikdash Melech commentary [by Rabbi Shalom Buzaglo]. Livorno. [1851-1852].
Incomplete set, four leather-bound volumes. Contains: Part of Sefer Bereshit, part of Sefer Bamidbar, and complete books of Shmot and Devarim.
Dozens of glosses in Oriental handwriting, containing many Chiddushim and allusions using initials and numerical values. Ancient elegant leather bindings, with gilded ornaments and imprint of name of owners: “Chai Di Eliyahu HaCohen” [possibly referring to Rabbi Eliyahu HaCohen, among rabbis of Djerba and Tripoli, who might be the writer of the glosses – see attached material].
Contains part of Sefer Bereshit: 134-251; 15; 17-18 leaves; entire Sefer Shmot: 279, [1] leaves, excluding leaf 126; part of Sefer Bamidbar: 241-259; 8; 8 leaves; entire Sefer Devarim: [1], 260-299; 17, [6] leaves.
26 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth marks.
Incomplete set, four leather-bound volumes. Contains: Part of Sefer Bereshit, part of Sefer Bamidbar, and complete books of Shmot and Devarim.
Dozens of glosses in Oriental handwriting, containing many Chiddushim and allusions using initials and numerical values. Ancient elegant leather bindings, with gilded ornaments and imprint of name of owners: “Chai Di Eliyahu HaCohen” [possibly referring to Rabbi Eliyahu HaCohen, among rabbis of Djerba and Tripoli, who might be the writer of the glosses – see attached material].
Contains part of Sefer Bereshit: 134-251; 15; 17-18 leaves; entire Sefer Shmot: 279, [1] leaves, excluding leaf 126; part of Sefer Bamidbar: 241-259; 8; 8 leaves; entire Sefer Devarim: [1], 260-299; 17, [6] leaves.
26 cm. Good condition. Stains, moth marks.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Collection of books and sections of books with rabbinical glosses and signatures [from the 18th-20th century], including: Rabbi Moshe Itzik Tachoi (Otzar HaRabbanim 15503), Dayan in Eisenstadt and teacher in Yeshiva of Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer. His responses were published in Chiddushei Rabbi Azriel and in the writings of the Rabbi of Virtzburg; Rabbi Makhlouf Shitrit. Rabbi Baruch Zev Wolf Weinstock, [disciple of the Seer of Lublin, first Hassidic Dayan in Jerusalem, passed away in 1872], and others.
See list in the Hebrew description.
7 items, various sizes and conditions, fair to fair-poor conditions.
See list in the Hebrew description.
7 items, various sizes and conditions, fair to fair-poor conditions.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $313
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* Sefer Ta’alumot Lev, section III, responsa and Chiddushim in Halacha. By Rabbi Eliyahu Chazan. Alexandria, [1903]. Title page contains personal inscription by Rabbi Yitzchak Chai Bukobza [1853-1930, among scholars of North-Africa, author of Lechem LePi HaTaf and more], who received the book from the author. The book contains several glosses in his handwriting [some of which are signed in his well-known signature “Avilechem” [initials]].
* Sefer Bnei Yischak, by Rabbi Yitzchak Akshoti, with Sefer Kol Shachal by Rabbi Shabtai Akshoti. Jerusalem, [1884]. (S. HaLevi 445). Inscription in handwriting of publisher and author – Rabbi Shabtai Akshoti [passed away in 1889, among scholars of Constantinople and Jerusalem], to Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael, and signature of Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael.
* Sefer Samach Libi, homiletics and anecdotes, by Rabbi Shalom Moshe Chai Gagin. Jerusalem, [1884]. (S. HaLevi 472). Oriental inscription “To wholesome scholar Moshe Yedid HaLevi” [partially torn].
Three books. Various sizes and conditions.
* Sefer Bnei Yischak, by Rabbi Yitzchak Akshoti, with Sefer Kol Shachal by Rabbi Shabtai Akshoti. Jerusalem, [1884]. (S. HaLevi 445). Inscription in handwriting of publisher and author – Rabbi Shabtai Akshoti [passed away in 1889, among scholars of Constantinople and Jerusalem], to Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael, and signature of Rabbi Yitzchak Yisrael.
* Sefer Samach Libi, homiletics and anecdotes, by Rabbi Shalom Moshe Chai Gagin. Jerusalem, [1884]. (S. HaLevi 472). Oriental inscription “To wholesome scholar Moshe Yedid HaLevi” [partially torn].
Three books. Various sizes and conditions.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sefer Etz Chaim by Rabbi Chaim Vital, with glosses by Rabbi Shalom Sharabi [Rashash]. Saloniki, [1845].
Title page of book contains self-inscription in handwriting and signature “small and simple Eliyahu Paradis”. Throughout leaves of book Kabbalistic glosses in Oriental handwriting from several writers [some cut off]. It is possible that some of the glosses are by Rabbi Eliyahu Paradis whose signature appears at beginning of book. On margins of several glosses, another writer added: “Rabbi Vidal”, apparently this refers to glosses of Rabbi Vidal Ko’inka, father-in-law of Rabbi Eliyahu Paradis.
Stamps of Rabbi Naftali Hertz HaLevi Av Beit Din of Jaffa and Rabbi Menachem Mendel son of Rabbi Ya’akov Leib Levy of Jerusalem.
The Kabbalist Ga’on Rabbi Vidal Ko’inka (1810-1862, Otzar HaRabbanim 5415) was born in Saloniki and immigrated to Jerusalem and settled there between 1851-1853. Well-known scholar in Jerusalem and proficient in wisdom of Kabbalah, among leaders of "Chesed Kel" Yeshiva.
His son-in-law, Rabbi Eliyahu Paradis (or: Paradish – Pardes; 1834-1874, Otzar HaRabbanim 2191), among scholars of Kabbalah in Jerusalem. Born in Aram Tzova, orphaned during his youth and immigrated to Jerusalem alone. Prominent disciple of Kabbalist Rabbi Vidal Ko’inka whose daughter he married. Was known as a holy and abstinent man, who spread Torah. Passed away at a young age as a result of his abstinence.
[1], 173 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Moth and mildew damage. Some leaves severely stained.
Title page of book contains self-inscription in handwriting and signature “small and simple Eliyahu Paradis”. Throughout leaves of book Kabbalistic glosses in Oriental handwriting from several writers [some cut off]. It is possible that some of the glosses are by Rabbi Eliyahu Paradis whose signature appears at beginning of book. On margins of several glosses, another writer added: “Rabbi Vidal”, apparently this refers to glosses of Rabbi Vidal Ko’inka, father-in-law of Rabbi Eliyahu Paradis.
Stamps of Rabbi Naftali Hertz HaLevi Av Beit Din of Jaffa and Rabbi Menachem Mendel son of Rabbi Ya’akov Leib Levy of Jerusalem.
The Kabbalist Ga’on Rabbi Vidal Ko’inka (1810-1862, Otzar HaRabbanim 5415) was born in Saloniki and immigrated to Jerusalem and settled there between 1851-1853. Well-known scholar in Jerusalem and proficient in wisdom of Kabbalah, among leaders of "Chesed Kel" Yeshiva.
His son-in-law, Rabbi Eliyahu Paradis (or: Paradish – Pardes; 1834-1874, Otzar HaRabbanim 2191), among scholars of Kabbalah in Jerusalem. Born in Aram Tzova, orphaned during his youth and immigrated to Jerusalem alone. Prominent disciple of Kabbalist Rabbi Vidal Ko’inka whose daughter he married. Was known as a holy and abstinent man, who spread Torah. Passed away at a young age as a result of his abstinence.
[1], 173 leaves. 32 cm. Fair condition. Moth and mildew damage. Some leaves severely stained.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $375
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Toldot Adam, biography of the Ga’on Rabbi Zalman of Volozhin [brother of Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin], section I, by Rabbi Yechezkel Feivel of Vilna. Dyhernfurth, [1801]. First edition.
Signature on title page of book: “Zecharia Lifshitz…”. Sheets of book contain dozens of glosses in his handwriting. “Since the righteous Rabbi Zecharia learned all his manners of conduct from the Vilna Ga’on therefore he was meticulous also in this matter…”, “and the Ga’on brought this to my consciousness”, “see commentary of the Ga’on on Seder Pinchas…”. In many comments he mentions the manuscript of the book which was in his possession. [The writer is possibly Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz author of "Tiferet Yisrael" on the Mishnayot]. Additional signature: “Avraham son of Rabbi –“.
[4], 101 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Ink-stamps.
Signature on title page of book: “Zecharia Lifshitz…”. Sheets of book contain dozens of glosses in his handwriting. “Since the righteous Rabbi Zecharia learned all his manners of conduct from the Vilna Ga’on therefore he was meticulous also in this matter…”, “and the Ga’on brought this to my consciousness”, “see commentary of the Ga’on on Seder Pinchas…”. In many comments he mentions the manuscript of the book which was in his possession. [The writer is possibly Rabbi Yisrael Lifshitz author of "Tiferet Yisrael" on the Mishnayot]. Additional signature: “Avraham son of Rabbi –“.
[4], 101 leaves. 18 cm. Good condition. Stains. Ink-stamps.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $750
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1. Sefer Zchor Le’Avraham, second section, Even Ha’ezer and Choshen Mishpat. Rabbi Avraham Alkalai. [Salonika, 1798]. First edition.
Many glosses in Oriental handwriting, some lengthy. Ownership signature: “Ben Zion son of Moshe HaLevi”.
[Missing title page], 264-382 [instead of: 384], [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and some moth holes. Without binding.
2. Sefer Zchor Le’Avraham, second section, Even Ha’ezer and Choshen Mishpat. Salonika, [1798]. Second edition. Title page contains ownership signature in handwriting different from that of the glosses: “Api Zotri” and stamp of Rabbi “Avraham Philosof” [born in 1864, served as Dayan and chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem]. Numerous glosses in Oriental handwriting.
[1], 264-372 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition, few tears and moth damage. Without binding.
Many glosses in Oriental handwriting, some lengthy. Ownership signature: “Ben Zion son of Moshe HaLevi”.
[Missing title page], 264-382 [instead of: 384], [1] leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition, stains, wear and some moth holes. Without binding.
2. Sefer Zchor Le’Avraham, second section, Even Ha’ezer and Choshen Mishpat. Salonika, [1798]. Second edition. Title page contains ownership signature in handwriting different from that of the glosses: “Api Zotri” and stamp of Rabbi “Avraham Philosof” [born in 1864, served as Dayan and chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem]. Numerous glosses in Oriental handwriting.
[1], 264-372 leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition, few tears and moth damage. Without binding.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $450
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Shulchan Aruch Even Ha’ezer, with Be’er HaGolah and Ba’er Heitev. Ostroh, [1806]. Ownership notation upon title page “Belongs to Rabbi Ya’akov Av Beit Din of Medvedovka”. Many erudite glosses in ancient handwriting, apparently of Rabbi Ya’akov Av Beit Din of Medvedovka [Medvedovka – town adjacent to city of Uman in which Rabbi Nachman of Breslov resided between 1790-1799. In Medvedovka Rabbi Nachman began leading his disciples, and many of his pioneer Hassidim resided in this town. The known righteous Rabbi Aryeh Leib (“Saba of Schiphol”) also resided in this small town in his youth, where he first became famous as a miracle worker].
[title page], 3-182 leaves (incomplete copy, originally: [2], 186 leaves). Approx. 21 cm. Bluish paper, fair-poor condition, moth damage, wear and mildew stains. Unbound.
[title page], 3-182 leaves (incomplete copy, originally: [2], 186 leaves). Approx. 21 cm. Bluish paper, fair-poor condition, moth damage, wear and mildew stains. Unbound.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $813
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Sefer Korban Netanel, on the Halachic rulings of the Rosh for Seder Mo’ed and Nashim. By Rabbi Netanel Weil, Karlsruhe, [1755]. First edition. Illustrated and interesting title page.
Erudite glosses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from period of printing [Germany?, 18th century?], containing harsh critique on writings of the author. Erudite and sharp critique, apparently written by a great Torah scholar, a contemporary of the author, who was not apprehensive about sharply disagreeing with him. Ownership notations of the “Ga’on… Rabbi Binyamin” [Bira of Sherveiler?]. Signatures on title page of “Nathan F…” [Nathan Fonfeder?].
[2], 148, [3] leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage. Wear and stains. Cardboard binding with cloth spine.
Erudite glosses in ancient Ashkenazi handwriting from period of printing [Germany?, 18th century?], containing harsh critique on writings of the author. Erudite and sharp critique, apparently written by a great Torah scholar, a contemporary of the author, who was not apprehensive about sharply disagreeing with him. Ownership notations of the “Ga’on… Rabbi Binyamin” [Bira of Sherveiler?]. Signatures on title page of “Nathan F…” [Nathan Fonfeder?].
[2], 148, [3] leaves. 31.5 cm. Fair condition, moth damage. Wear and stains. Cardboard binding with cloth spine.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $525
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Sefer Halachot Ketanot, brief responsa in various matters. Includes “Kontres Gittin”, by Rabbi Ya’akov Chagiz. Printed by his son Rabbi Moshe Chagiz. Venice, [1704]. First edition.
The book contains glosses and additions printed by Rabbi Moshe Chagiz son of the author, and publisher. End of section 1 contains his Halachic responses under the name "Leket HaKemach".
Several glosses in Italian handwriting [by one writer], two of which are signed “Machsi” [initials] – signature of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Soskino, among the scholars of Italy, Dayan in Firenze, Italy; succeeded his father Rabbi Daniel of Tirrenia author of Ikrei HaDat. Closely associated with the Chida [Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai] who cites him in his books with high esteem. (See attached material).
[4], 71, [9] leaves. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth marks and stains. Old binding.
The book contains glosses and additions printed by Rabbi Moshe Chagiz son of the author, and publisher. End of section 1 contains his Halachic responses under the name "Leket HaKemach".
Several glosses in Italian handwriting [by one writer], two of which are signed “Machsi” [initials] – signature of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Soskino, among the scholars of Italy, Dayan in Firenze, Italy; succeeded his father Rabbi Daniel of Tirrenia author of Ikrei HaDat. Closely associated with the Chida [Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai] who cites him in his books with high esteem. (See attached material).
[4], 71, [9] leaves. 26.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Moth marks and stains. Old binding.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Sold for: $313
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Avnei Nezer Responsa, by Rebbe Rabbi Avraham of Sochotshov, Even Ha’ezer section I [Pietrekov- Łódź, 1926]. Bound with Sefer Yeshu’at David [first book of the Ga’on Rabbi Dovid Povarsky], Biłgoraj, 1933.
Handwritten erudite comments, signed “Ya’akov Yehoshua” – The Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Yehoshua Froman (perished in the Holocaust], among the well-known geniuses of Poland [companion and associate of the "Reshit Bikurim" and the Ga’on of Kozieglowy], and among the affluent individuals of Łódź. Descendant of the Rebbe Rabbi Ephraim Fischel of Stryków. Majority of his manuscripts were lost in the Holocaust, however the remainder of his Chiddushim were found and printed in the book "Nachalat Ya’akov Yehoshua" on the Torah (Tel Aviv, 1959), in which many sayings in the name of his teacher and rabbi, the Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Mordechai of Ger, are presented.
6-129 leaves (incomplete copy); [1], 87 leaves. 30.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, some leaves worn (with damage to text) and stained. Glosses slightly cut off. Old binding.
Handwritten erudite comments, signed “Ya’akov Yehoshua” – The Ga’on Rabbi Ya’akov Yehoshua Froman (perished in the Holocaust], among the well-known geniuses of Poland [companion and associate of the "Reshit Bikurim" and the Ga’on of Kozieglowy], and among the affluent individuals of Łódź. Descendant of the Rebbe Rabbi Ephraim Fischel of Stryków. Majority of his manuscripts were lost in the Holocaust, however the remainder of his Chiddushim were found and printed in the book "Nachalat Ya’akov Yehoshua" on the Torah (Tel Aviv, 1959), in which many sayings in the name of his teacher and rabbi, the Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Mordechai of Ger, are presented.
6-129 leaves (incomplete copy); [1], 87 leaves. 30.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, some leaves worn (with damage to text) and stained. Glosses slightly cut off. Old binding.
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Glosses
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Auction 22 - Books, Manuscripts and Rabbinical Letters
May 8, 2012
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Talmud Yerushalmi, Seder Mo'ed Aleph, Tractate Shabbat Eruvim and Pesachim. With new commentaries of the Ridvaz Rabbi of Slotzk. Pietrekov, 1900.
Scholarly long handwritten glosses, attributed to [as apparent from superficial comparison of manuscripts, see attached photograph] the Rebbe of Alexander. Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Danziger-Tyberg (1893-1973, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Volume 2, pages 43-44), author of "Emunat Moshe" and "Chashva L'Tovah" responsa, an outstanding tzaddik. Ascended to Eretz Yisrael in 1934 by the recommendation of his cousin the Rebbe of Alexander, author of "Akedat Yitzchak", who told him that he sees black clouds over the skies of Europe. After all the family of his uncle, the Rebbe, was murdered during the Holocaust, those Chassidim that remained crowned him Rebbe.
[2], 92, 6, 11 leaves; 65 leaves; 71, 3 leaves. 36.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, moth damage. Worn binding.
Scholarly long handwritten glosses, attributed to [as apparent from superficial comparison of manuscripts, see attached photograph] the Rebbe of Alexander. Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Danziger-Tyberg (1893-1973, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Volume 2, pages 43-44), author of "Emunat Moshe" and "Chashva L'Tovah" responsa, an outstanding tzaddik. Ascended to Eretz Yisrael in 1934 by the recommendation of his cousin the Rebbe of Alexander, author of "Akedat Yitzchak", who told him that he sees black clouds over the skies of Europe. After all the family of his uncle, the Rebbe, was murdered during the Holocaust, those Chassidim that remained crowned him Rebbe.
[2], 92, 6, 11 leaves; 65 leaves; 71, 3 leaves. 36.5 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, moth damage. Worn binding.
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Glosses
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