Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript of novellae on treatises and halachic sermon for Shabbat Teshuva. Ashkenasi manuscript in author's autographic writing, [after 1800].
The writer discusses at length the Sha'agat Aryeh responsa. In one siman, he extensively debates thoughts written in the book Chavot Da'at [printed first in Lemberg in 1799]. According to the content, the author was apparently an outstanding Torah scholar and a deep thinker.
42 leaves, approximately 84 written pages. Approximately 20 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, cutoff leaf margins with lacking text [most lacks can be deciphered]. New binding.
The writer discusses at length the Sha'agat Aryeh responsa. In one siman, he extensively debates thoughts written in the book Chavot Da'at [printed first in Lemberg in 1799]. According to the content, the author was apparently an outstanding Torah scholar and a deep thinker.
42 leaves, approximately 84 written pages. Approximately 20 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, cutoff leaf margins with lacking text [most lacks can be deciphered]. New binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, homiletics of Rabbi Baruch Menachem Auerbach, 115 homiletics in German-Yiddish in Hebrew letters. [End of 19th century]. At the end of Homiletic 115 (page 479), author's stamp: "Baruch Menachem ben Maharshal Auerbach, Wronki".
Rabbi Baruch Menachem Auerbach, born in c. 1840, of the Auerbach family who served in the Kalush rabbinate. Was orphaned when yet a child and raised in the home of the influential Moshe Vassertzug in Polatsk. Published the manuscript of the Ritva's novellae on Tractate Pesachim together with his father-in-law Rabbi Eliyahu Cohen Shapira (Warsaw 1864). Served in the rabbinate of the Posnań region (Poland, near Germany) as rabbi in Wronki and as Rabbi of Gollancz. Died at 44, and in 1911, his son-in-law Elyakim ben Yehuda of the Aryeh family (Prof. Heinrich Lowey, 1869-1951) printed the memoirs of Moshe Vassertzug from a manuscript found in the estate of his late father-in-law.
479 pp. written in especially handsome writing. 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Attractive binding with German inscription from 1917. Good condition, in matching cardboard box, worn.
Rabbi Baruch Menachem Auerbach, born in c. 1840, of the Auerbach family who served in the Kalush rabbinate. Was orphaned when yet a child and raised in the home of the influential Moshe Vassertzug in Polatsk. Published the manuscript of the Ritva's novellae on Tractate Pesachim together with his father-in-law Rabbi Eliyahu Cohen Shapira (Warsaw 1864). Served in the rabbinate of the Posnań region (Poland, near Germany) as rabbi in Wronki and as Rabbi of Gollancz. Died at 44, and in 1911, his son-in-law Elyakim ben Yehuda of the Aryeh family (Prof. Heinrich Lowey, 1869-1951) printed the memoirs of Moshe Vassertzug from a manuscript found in the estate of his late father-in-law.
479 pp. written in especially handsome writing. 20.5 cm. Very good condition. Attractive binding with German inscription from 1917. Good condition, in matching cardboard box, worn.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, Korot Arazim, on grammar and vowels, commentary on the books of Rabbi Zalman Hena Tzohar HaTeivah (Berlin, 1733) and Kurei Akavish – Korot Arazim (Fürth, 1744). With the addition of novellae on the Torah and medical and kabalistic topics, according to the ta'amim and vowels. [Babruysk, 1740-s]. Illustration on title page and illustration of a wheel of a riddle-poem. Various ownership inscriptions [from the cities Babruysk, Pogost-Zagorodskiy and the region], some very blurred.
Approximately 30 written pages. 17-17.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, detached leaves, torn binding.
Approximately 30 written pages. 17-17.5 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains, detached leaves, torn binding.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Halachic response pertaining to blessing of new month, handwritten and signed by the Ga’on Rabbi Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop. Name of recipient does not appear on letter. At the conclusion of the letter Rabbi Shkop writes: “Since this matter is new to me, I did not reach a conclusive opinion, and I do not have the time to closely examine the matter properly, and if my esteemed friend will find that I have mistaken, he should please not hesitate to inform me. Your friend, Shimon Yehuda HaKohen”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop (1860-1940, Otzar HaRabbanim 19962), among the leading Rashei Yeshivot of Lithuania. Disciple of Volozhin Yeshiva, where he became closely associated with Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveichik who guided him through the methods of in-depth study. At the age of 24 he was Rosh Mativta in the Telshe Yeshiva [founded by his uncle, the Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Gordon], where he bestowed his in-depth method of study, which captivated the Torah world until today, to the students. Among his well-known disciples during that period: Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman. Afterwards he served in the rabbinate of Reinsk and Maltsch. In 1921 was appointed Rosh Yeshiva of Sha’ar HaTorah Yeshiva in Grodna. Composed: Sha’arei Yosher, Ma’arechet HaKinyanim and Chidushei Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaKohen.
2 pages, 20 cm. Approx. 40 lines in his handwriting. Good condition, several creases and tears.
To the best of our knowledge this response is unknown and was not printed.
The Ga’on Rabbi Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop (1860-1940, Otzar HaRabbanim 19962), among the leading Rashei Yeshivot of Lithuania. Disciple of Volozhin Yeshiva, where he became closely associated with Rabbi Chaim HaLevi Soloveichik who guided him through the methods of in-depth study. At the age of 24 he was Rosh Mativta in the Telshe Yeshiva [founded by his uncle, the Ga’on Rabbi Eliezer Gordon], where he bestowed his in-depth method of study, which captivated the Torah world until today, to the students. Among his well-known disciples during that period: Rabbi Elchanan Wasserman. Afterwards he served in the rabbinate of Reinsk and Maltsch. In 1921 was appointed Rosh Yeshiva of Sha’ar HaTorah Yeshiva in Grodna. Composed: Sha’arei Yosher, Ma’arechet HaKinyanim and Chidushei Rabbi Shimon Yehudah HaKohen.
2 pages, 20 cm. Approx. 40 lines in his handwriting. Good condition, several creases and tears.
To the best of our knowledge this response is unknown and was not printed.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Three handwritten notebooks; Chidushim on tractate Bava Metzia and concerning a mission, of Ga’on Rabbi Shimon Yehuda HaKohen Shkop, c. 1900’s.
Early copy, in the handwriting of his son Rabbi Eliezer Zalman Shkop, of manuscripts of his father. Stamps in Cyrillic letters of “Eliezer Zalman Shkop”. Notebooks written in various handwritings; possibly copied by several copyists. Several pages somewhat resemble handwriting of Rabbi Shimon Shkop himself. In comments, son writes in several places: “This word is unclear in writings of my father”.
Most of these Chidushim were printed in the book ‘Chidushei Rabbi Shimon Yehuda HaKohen’ on tractate Bava Metzia, printed in U.S.A. in 1947, by Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Shkop, son of author, and in his introduction he states that majority of these Chidushim were written between 1894-1905.
Rabbi Eliezer Zalman Shkop (born in 1886 or 1889; passed away in 1976), second son of Rabbi Shimon Shkop, immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1932 and resided in Tel Aviv. These notebooks were apparently written in his youth, between approximately 1900-1910 and contain certain variations from the printed form.
Approx. 70 written pages. 22 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, wear and tear, detached leaves.
Early copy, in the handwriting of his son Rabbi Eliezer Zalman Shkop, of manuscripts of his father. Stamps in Cyrillic letters of “Eliezer Zalman Shkop”. Notebooks written in various handwritings; possibly copied by several copyists. Several pages somewhat resemble handwriting of Rabbi Shimon Shkop himself. In comments, son writes in several places: “This word is unclear in writings of my father”.
Most of these Chidushim were printed in the book ‘Chidushei Rabbi Shimon Yehuda HaKohen’ on tractate Bava Metzia, printed in U.S.A. in 1947, by Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Shkop, son of author, and in his introduction he states that majority of these Chidushim were written between 1894-1905.
Rabbi Eliezer Zalman Shkop (born in 1886 or 1889; passed away in 1976), second son of Rabbi Shimon Shkop, immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1932 and resided in Tel Aviv. These notebooks were apparently written in his youth, between approximately 1900-1910 and contain certain variations from the printed form.
Approx. 70 written pages. 22 cm. Dry paper, good-fair condition, wear and tear, detached leaves.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Handwritten leaves in the handwriting of Ga’on of Kozieglow, Rabbi Aryeh Tzvi Frumer. Sermon for Simchat Torah (1926), and more.
Rabbi Aryeh Tzvi Frumer – “The Kozieglover” (1884-1943), among well-known Torah giants of Poland. Grandson of Rebbe Rabbi Dovrish of Oświęcim and prominent disciple of author of Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov. Torah giant in revealed and esoteric realms, Rosh Yeshiva and rabbinical ruler of generation. Av Beit Din of Zavritza and Kozieglow. Headed Sochatchov Yeshiva and Chochmei Lublin Yeshiva. Authored Eretz Tzvi responsa and Si’ach HaSadeh. Perished in Holocaust.
3 pages, various sizes and conditions. Fair condition, tears and restorations. Partially written in pencil.
Rabbi Aryeh Tzvi Frumer – “The Kozieglover” (1884-1943), among well-known Torah giants of Poland. Grandson of Rebbe Rabbi Dovrish of Oświęcim and prominent disciple of author of Avnei Nezer of Sochatchov. Torah giant in revealed and esoteric realms, Rosh Yeshiva and rabbinical ruler of generation. Av Beit Din of Zavritza and Kozieglow. Headed Sochatchov Yeshiva and Chochmei Lublin Yeshiva. Authored Eretz Tzvi responsa and Si’ach HaSadeh. Perished in Holocaust.
3 pages, various sizes and conditions. Fair condition, tears and restorations. Partially written in pencil.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Halachic response letter handwritten and signed by the Ga’on Rabbi Mordechai Fried, Av Beit Din of Martinsburg. 1912.
Lengthy letter containing critique and comments on Sefer Nir LeDavid by Rabbi David Neiman, chief Av Beit Din of Pressburg, printed in Jerusalem in 1911.
The Ga’on Rabbi Mordechai Fried (c. 1840 – 1913) Av Beit Din of Asanfa and Martinsburg, author of Sefer Baruch Mordechai on tractate Berachot. Born in Serdahel to his father Rabbi Meir Fried, Av Beit Din of Yaleh-Bageda. Studied by the Ktav Sofer and by Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet Av Beit Din of Nitra. Served in the rabbinate of Asanfa and later on was also appointed as Av Beit Din of Telika besides serving in the rabbinate of Martinsburg. Corresponded with leading Torah giants of Hungary. (For additional information related to him see: Shem HaGedolim Me’Eretz Hagar, clause 40, 98; Moriah, Sivan 1983, pp. 85-88; HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, p. 518).
Official stationery, 2 written pages. Approx. 28 cm. Fair condition, tears and creases on margins and folds.
Attached: 4 pages, approx. 21 cm. in different handwriting containing “comments and explanation on Sefer Nir LeDavid”.
Lengthy letter containing critique and comments on Sefer Nir LeDavid by Rabbi David Neiman, chief Av Beit Din of Pressburg, printed in Jerusalem in 1911.
The Ga’on Rabbi Mordechai Fried (c. 1840 – 1913) Av Beit Din of Asanfa and Martinsburg, author of Sefer Baruch Mordechai on tractate Berachot. Born in Serdahel to his father Rabbi Meir Fried, Av Beit Din of Yaleh-Bageda. Studied by the Ktav Sofer and by Rabbi Yechezkel Bennet Av Beit Din of Nitra. Served in the rabbinate of Asanfa and later on was also appointed as Av Beit Din of Telika besides serving in the rabbinate of Martinsburg. Corresponded with leading Torah giants of Hungary. (For additional information related to him see: Shem HaGedolim Me’Eretz Hagar, clause 40, 98; Moriah, Sivan 1983, pp. 85-88; HaChatam Sofer VeTalmidav, p. 518).
Official stationery, 2 written pages. Approx. 28 cm. Fair condition, tears and creases on margins and folds.
Attached: 4 pages, approx. 21 cm. in different handwriting containing “comments and explanation on Sefer Nir LeDavid”.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Halachic response pertaining to ordinance of Agunot for wife of missing soldier during World War I (Hungary, c. 1936).
According to quotation in response to his book Takanat Agunot and citations from that book, it is apparent that the response was written by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Klein, Av Beit Din of Szilágycseh.
Born in 1862 in town of Selish where he served in the rabbinate of his grandfather the holy Ga’on Rabbi Shmelke author of Tzror HaChaim. Studied in the Yeshiva of his uncle, Rabbi Pinchas Chaim Klein, in Selish. In 1880, upon the death of his father, rabbi of Szilágycseh, the community decided that his 18 year old son would succeed him after his marriage. Occupied rabbinical position for over sixty years until his demise in Cheshvan 1941. Was extensively involved with rulings regarding World War I Agunot and after the Holocaust his son printed the Ateret Shlomo pamphlet – rulings for Agunot on these matters, in Budapest.
4 pages, 34 cm. Good-fair condition, tears and wear on leaf margins.
According to quotation in response to his book Takanat Agunot and citations from that book, it is apparent that the response was written by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Klein, Av Beit Din of Szilágycseh.
Born in 1862 in town of Selish where he served in the rabbinate of his grandfather the holy Ga’on Rabbi Shmelke author of Tzror HaChaim. Studied in the Yeshiva of his uncle, Rabbi Pinchas Chaim Klein, in Selish. In 1880, upon the death of his father, rabbi of Szilágycseh, the community decided that his 18 year old son would succeed him after his marriage. Occupied rabbinical position for over sixty years until his demise in Cheshvan 1941. Was extensively involved with rulings regarding World War I Agunot and after the Holocaust his son printed the Ateret Shlomo pamphlet – rulings for Agunot on these matters, in Budapest.
4 pages, 34 cm. Good-fair condition, tears and wear on leaf margins.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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* Handwritten notebook, commentary on the Torah, Bereshit-Toldot, by Ga’on Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Ferber of London. This manuscript was printed in his famous book Kerem HaTzvi printed in Vienna in 1920. This original manuscript in the handwriting of the author contains slight variations from the printed version.
* Handwritten leaves from his book Tzahalat HaTzvi written c. 1947. (Partially printed in Sefer HaMo’adim, London 1950). On reverse side of leaves, handwritten drafts and sections of letters sent to Rabbi Ferber.
* Two interesting letters by Rabbi Ferber between 1951-1952, in his handwriting and signature.
The Famous Ga’on Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Ferber (1879-1966, Otzar HaRabbanim, 17400), born in Slabodka, studied by the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan, by Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer and by Rabbi Naftali Amsterdam, disciples of Rabbi Israel of Salant. In 1910 arrived in England and was a prominent pillar of the London Orthodox Jewry. Established the “Committee of Orthodox Rabbis” in London. Well-known for his proficiency in the Talmud and Halachic adjudicative literature and was an exceptional speaker. Composed: Kerem HaTzvi, Chikrei Halachot, Si’ach Tzvi and more.
Notebook of approx. 122 written pages. Approx. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage and detached leaves. Includes dozens of leaves in various sizes and conditions from his composition Tzahalat Tzvi as well as 2 letters and an additional leaf in his handwriting.
* Handwritten leaves from his book Tzahalat HaTzvi written c. 1947. (Partially printed in Sefer HaMo’adim, London 1950). On reverse side of leaves, handwritten drafts and sections of letters sent to Rabbi Ferber.
* Two interesting letters by Rabbi Ferber between 1951-1952, in his handwriting and signature.
The Famous Ga’on Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Ferber (1879-1966, Otzar HaRabbanim, 17400), born in Slabodka, studied by the Ga’on Rabbi Yitzchak Elchanan, by Rabbi Yitzchak Blazer and by Rabbi Naftali Amsterdam, disciples of Rabbi Israel of Salant. In 1910 arrived in England and was a prominent pillar of the London Orthodox Jewry. Established the “Committee of Orthodox Rabbis” in London. Well-known for his proficiency in the Talmud and Halachic adjudicative literature and was an exceptional speaker. Composed: Kerem HaTzvi, Chikrei Halachot, Si’ach Tzvi and more.
Notebook of approx. 122 written pages. Approx. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition, moth damage and detached leaves. Includes dozens of leaves in various sizes and conditions from his composition Tzahalat Tzvi as well as 2 letters and an additional leaf in his handwriting.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript of Chidushim and in-depth study; majority of manuscript is an erudite Bar Mitzvah sermon, which was written in several editions (apparently by two authors). [Russia-Poland?, 19th-20th century].
Approx. 15 leaves, approx. 21 cm. Fair condition.
Approx. 15 leaves, approx. 21 cm. Fair condition.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Manuscript, philosophical and ethical notions from letters and writings of Rabbi Yisrael Salant, in handwriting of Ga’on Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna, Rosh Yeshiva of "Knesset Israel – Chevron". Jerusalem. Autographic writing, with various additions.
Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna (1889-1969), among leading giants of Torah and ethics. Closely associated disciple of the “Alter of Slabodka” Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein Rosh Yeshiva of Knesset Israel in Slabodka. Rabbi Yechezkel was among the founders of branch of the Yeshiva in city of Hebron in 1924-1925, and after the demise of his father-in-law in 1934 headed the Yeshiva which moved to Jerusalem. Among leaders of Council of Torah Sages whose opinions were considered definitive in all relevant public matters. His Torah was printed in books: Dlayot Yechezkel, Beit Yechezkel and more.
Approx. 24 pages, 35-36 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage on leaf margins.
Rabbi Yechezkel Sarna (1889-1969), among leading giants of Torah and ethics. Closely associated disciple of the “Alter of Slabodka” Rabbi Natan Tzvi Finkel, and son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein Rosh Yeshiva of Knesset Israel in Slabodka. Rabbi Yechezkel was among the founders of branch of the Yeshiva in city of Hebron in 1924-1925, and after the demise of his father-in-law in 1934 headed the Yeshiva which moved to Jerusalem. Among leaders of Council of Torah Sages whose opinions were considered definitive in all relevant public matters. His Torah was printed in books: Dlayot Yechezkel, Beit Yechezkel and more.
Approx. 24 pages, 35-36 cm. Good-fair condition, wear damage on leaf margins.
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Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
August 28, 2013
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Avi Ezri novellae on the Rambam Hilchot Edut, in the handwriting of the author, Rabbi Elazar Menachem Mann Shach.
At the top of each page is the title Hilchot Edut. Contains a full discussion on the topic of Hilchot Edut of the Rambam's Mishne Torah Chapter 2, Halacha 2. The novellae were printed in his book Avi Ezri, first edition (Bnei Brak, 1956. In the new edition Part 4 pp. 316-319).
Rabbi Elazar Menachem-Mann Shach (1898-2002), was born in Lithuania and studied in his youth in Ponovitch, Slobodka and Slutzk yeshivas. Taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Poland and was head of the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. During the Holocaust years, he ascended to Eretz Israel and taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Rehovot. Later, was appointed teacher and head of Ponovitch Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Member and head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, Rabbi Shach led the Torah world for decades.
[3] leaves, written on one side, approximately 36 lines on each page.
33 cm. Few stains and wear.
At the top of each page is the title Hilchot Edut. Contains a full discussion on the topic of Hilchot Edut of the Rambam's Mishne Torah Chapter 2, Halacha 2. The novellae were printed in his book Avi Ezri, first edition (Bnei Brak, 1956. In the new edition Part 4 pp. 316-319).
Rabbi Elazar Menachem-Mann Shach (1898-2002), was born in Lithuania and studied in his youth in Ponovitch, Slobodka and Slutzk yeshivas. Taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Poland and was head of the Karlin Yeshiva in Luninyets. During the Holocaust years, he ascended to Eretz Israel and taught in the Klezk Yeshiva in Rehovot. Later, was appointed teacher and head of Ponovitch Yeshiva in Bnei Brak. Member and head of Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, Rabbi Shach led the Torah world for decades.
[3] leaves, written on one side, approximately 36 lines on each page.
33 cm. Few stains and wear.
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