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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,700
Sold for: $2,125
Including buyer's premium
Kvittel handwritten by Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, with the names of his six children and two grandchildren. Presented to his father Rebbe Chaim Meir of Vizhnitz. Purim [Adar 1961-1962?].
In this Kvittel, the Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz wrote his name and that of his mother to be mentioned in prayer and for blessing: "Moshe Yehoshua son of Margalit"; his wife's name: "My wife Leah Esther daughter of Sashi"; the names of his children: "Yisrael (current rebbe of Vizhnitz), "Sarah" (current rebbetzin of Belz), "Sashi" (current rebbetzin of Satmar), "Hinda" (Rebbetzin Ernster), "Menachem Mendel" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz). Under their names, the Rebbe requests to pray for his children "they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
At the end of the page, an inscription handwritten by his mother Rebbetzin Margalit, wife of the Imrei Chaim: "Purim" (presumably that is when her son wrote the Kvittel to his father).
On the verso, the Rebbe wrote the name of his son-in-law and daughter, the rebbe of Skver and his wife, and their two sons: "David son of Trani, his wife Chaya Chana daughter of Leah Esther… Aharon Menachem Mendel… Yitzchak, they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, author of Yeshuot Moshe (1916-2012), son of Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz, the Imrei Chaim. Already as a young student he served as rabbi in Vilchovitz. In 1944, he escaped the Nazi inferno and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Upon his arrival, he was appointed dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva, and assisted his father in establishing and expanding the Vizhnitz Chassidism. Following his father's passing in 1972, he succeeded him and led the large court of Vizhnitz Chassidim for forty years. He was renowned for his exceptional diligence, as a holy man and an outstanding servant of G-d. Multitudes flocked to his Tishim, to be inspired by his fiery passion and typical Vizhnitz "sweetness", which enraptured and aroused the crowd. From 1989, he served as president of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of Agudath Israel. His discourses and letters were published in the Yeshuot Moshe series, nine volumes, including a collection of his lectures on Tractate Pesachim. His sons are Rebbe Yisrael and Rebbe Menachem Mendel. His sons-in-law are the Rebbe of Skver, the Rebbe of Belz, Rebbe Aharon of Satmar and R. Menachem Ernster dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding mark.
In this Kvittel, the Yeshuot Moshe of Vizhnitz wrote his name and that of his mother to be mentioned in prayer and for blessing: "Moshe Yehoshua son of Margalit"; his wife's name: "My wife Leah Esther daughter of Sashi"; the names of his children: "Yisrael (current rebbe of Vizhnitz), "Sarah" (current rebbetzin of Belz), "Sashi" (current rebbetzin of Satmar), "Hinda" (Rebbetzin Ernster), "Menachem Mendel" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vizhnitz). Under their names, the Rebbe requests to pray for his children "they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
At the end of the page, an inscription handwritten by his mother Rebbetzin Margalit, wife of the Imrei Chaim: "Purim" (presumably that is when her son wrote the Kvittel to his father).
On the verso, the Rebbe wrote the name of his son-in-law and daughter, the rebbe of Skver and his wife, and their two sons: "David son of Trani, his wife Chaya Chana daughter of Leah Esther… Aharon Menachem Mendel… Yitzchak, they should be raised easily, with satisfaction and only goodness…".
Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager of Vizhnitz, author of Yeshuot Moshe (1916-2012), son of Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz, the Imrei Chaim. Already as a young student he served as rabbi in Vilchovitz. In 1944, he escaped the Nazi inferno and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Upon his arrival, he was appointed dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva, and assisted his father in establishing and expanding the Vizhnitz Chassidism. Following his father's passing in 1972, he succeeded him and led the large court of Vizhnitz Chassidim for forty years. He was renowned for his exceptional diligence, as a holy man and an outstanding servant of G-d. Multitudes flocked to his Tishim, to be inspired by his fiery passion and typical Vizhnitz "sweetness", which enraptured and aroused the crowd. From 1989, he served as president of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah of Agudath Israel. His discourses and letters were published in the Yeshuot Moshe series, nine volumes, including a collection of his lectures on Tractate Pesachim. His sons are Rebbe Yisrael and Rebbe Menachem Mendel. His sons-in-law are the Rebbe of Skver, the Rebbe of Belz, Rebbe Aharon of Satmar and R. Menachem Ernster dean of the Vizhnitz yeshiva.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 17 cm. Good condition. Stains. Folding mark.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Three letters signed by Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz. Bnei Brak and Tel Aviv, 1948-1954.
• Letter of wedding congratulations, addressed to R. Yosef Adler Rabbi of Turda. Bnei Brak, Tammuz 1953.
• Letter to the Knesset member, R. Zalman Yankelevich (Ben-Yaakov), requesting he interced before the American consul, on behalf of Mrs. "Chawa Kozicki", the Rebbe's niece. Bnei Brak, Kislev 1954.
• Printed invitation, to the wedding of the Rebbe's daughter, Rebbetzin Sheva Bracha Ernster. On the verso, a typewritten letter, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Chaim Meir son of R. Y.". [Tel Aviv, Adar II 1948].
Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, author of Imrei Chaim (1888-1972), son and successor of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. In 1944, he escaped the Holocaust and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Following the Holocaust, he returned to Grosswardein (Oradea), moving in 1947 to Antwerp and then Tel Aviv. He established the Kiryat Vizhnitz neighborhood in Bnei Brak, rebuilt the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty, and set up its institutions. He was one of the leaders of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel, and a member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. His teachings were published in the Imrei Chaim series.
3 letters, two of them on official stationery, and the third on the verso of a printed wedding invitation. Size and condition vary. Dampstains. Wear and tears.
• Letter of wedding congratulations, addressed to R. Yosef Adler Rabbi of Turda. Bnei Brak, Tammuz 1953.
• Letter to the Knesset member, R. Zalman Yankelevich (Ben-Yaakov), requesting he interced before the American consul, on behalf of Mrs. "Chawa Kozicki", the Rebbe's niece. Bnei Brak, Kislev 1954.
• Printed invitation, to the wedding of the Rebbe's daughter, Rebbetzin Sheva Bracha Ernster. On the verso, a typewritten letter, with the handwritten signature of the Rebbe: "Chaim Meir son of R. Y.". [Tel Aviv, Adar II 1948].
Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager, author of Imrei Chaim (1888-1972), son and successor of the Ahavat Yisrael of Vizhnitz. In 1944, he escaped the Holocaust and immigrated to Eretz Israel. Following the Holocaust, he returned to Grosswardein (Oradea), moving in 1947 to Antwerp and then Tel Aviv. He established the Kiryat Vizhnitz neighborhood in Bnei Brak, rebuilt the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty, and set up its institutions. He was one of the leaders of Orthodox Jewry in Eretz Israel, and a member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah. His teachings were published in the Imrei Chaim series.
3 letters, two of them on official stationery, and the third on the verso of a printed wedding invitation. Size and condition vary. Dampstains. Wear and tears.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Printed wedding invitation, containing letters with the handwritten signatures of Rebbe Chaim Meir Hager - the Imrei Chaim of Vizhnitz, and his son R. Moshe Yehoshua Hager - the Yeshuot Moshe. Bnei Brak, 1966.
Printed invitation to the wedding of Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Sighet-Satmar, with the daughter of Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager, on 21st Sivan 1966, containing a letter written by a scribe, with the signature of the grandfather of the bride, Rebbe "Chaim Meir"; and a letter handwritten and signed by the father of the bride "Moshe Yehoshua son of the pious rabbi". On the verso, letter in Yiddish handwritten and signed by the grandmother of the bride, Rebbetzin "Margalit" Hager, royal mother of the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty.
The invitation is addressed to R. Michael Chalutz (Hager), nephew of Imrei Chaim grandfather of the bride (R. Michael Chalutz of Ramat Gan was the eldest son of Rebbe Baruch of Seret-Vizhnitz - from his first marriage to the daughter of Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz)
[1] double leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Printed invitation to the wedding of Rebbe Aharon Teitelbaum of Sighet-Satmar, with the daughter of Rebbe Moshe Yehoshua Hager, on 21st Sivan 1966, containing a letter written by a scribe, with the signature of the grandfather of the bride, Rebbe "Chaim Meir"; and a letter handwritten and signed by the father of the bride "Moshe Yehoshua son of the pious rabbi". On the verso, letter in Yiddish handwritten and signed by the grandmother of the bride, Rebbetzin "Margalit" Hager, royal mother of the Vizhnitz Chassidic dynasty.
The invitation is addressed to R. Michael Chalutz (Hager), nephew of Imrei Chaim grandfather of the bride (R. Michael Chalutz of Ramat Gan was the eldest son of Rebbe Baruch of Seret-Vizhnitz - from his first marriage to the daughter of Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz)
[1] double leaf. 22 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $600
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Lengthy letter (2 pages, 28 lines), handwritten and signed by Rebbe Eliezer Zusia Portugal of Skulen. [Place and date not indicated].
Halachic query pertaining to the laws of salting, addressed to a rabbi - "Our teacher, the great Torah scholar, the rabbi" (the recipient of the letter was not identified). The rebbe discusses halachic topics pertaining to a question which arose in his home while salting poultry. He concludes the letter: "…therefore our rabbi should teach us the Halacha applicable in this case. With the blessings of the eternal Torah and for the salvation of the Jewish people. His close friend, E. Zusia son of R. Y.A. Portugal".
R. Eliezer Zusia Portugal - Rebbe of Skulen (1897-1982), son and successor of R. Yisrael Avraham Rabbi of Skulen (Sculeni). During WWII, he worked tirelessly to rescue Polish refugees. Following the Holocaust, he settled in Bucharest, and fought staunchly on behalf of Romanian Jewry under the Communist rule. Dozens of orphans, whom he rescued from the heretical education provided by the government, where raised in his home like his own children, and he later smuggled them to other countries. When he himself was compelled to escape, he settled in the United States where he earned the renown of a leading Rebbe. He established the Chessed L'Avraham - Skulen network of orphanages and educational institutes. He engaged extensively in charity and acts of kindness, and expended great effort in saving Jewish lives.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 18.5X21 cm. Good condition. Marginal wear and minor tears.
Halachic query pertaining to the laws of salting, addressed to a rabbi - "Our teacher, the great Torah scholar, the rabbi" (the recipient of the letter was not identified). The rebbe discusses halachic topics pertaining to a question which arose in his home while salting poultry. He concludes the letter: "…therefore our rabbi should teach us the Halacha applicable in this case. With the blessings of the eternal Torah and for the salvation of the Jewish people. His close friend, E. Zusia son of R. Y.A. Portugal".
R. Eliezer Zusia Portugal - Rebbe of Skulen (1897-1982), son and successor of R. Yisrael Avraham Rabbi of Skulen (Sculeni). During WWII, he worked tirelessly to rescue Polish refugees. Following the Holocaust, he settled in Bucharest, and fought staunchly on behalf of Romanian Jewry under the Communist rule. Dozens of orphans, whom he rescued from the heretical education provided by the government, where raised in his home like his own children, and he later smuggled them to other countries. When he himself was compelled to escape, he settled in the United States where he earned the renown of a leading Rebbe. He established the Chessed L'Avraham - Skulen network of orphanages and educational institutes. He engaged extensively in charity and acts of kindness, and expended great effort in saving Jewish lives.
[1] leaf (written on both sides). 18.5X21 cm. Good condition. Marginal wear and minor tears.
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![Letter handwritten, stamped and signed by R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish of Amshinov. [Jerusalem?, Tishrei] 1958. Brief let](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/298.jpg "Letter of Good Year Wishes - From Rebbe Meir'l of Amshinov")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Letter handwritten, stamped and signed by R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish of Amshinov. [Jerusalem?, Tishrei] 1958.
Brief letter sent to the administration of the Kollel Polin-Warsaw, together with donations. The rebbe concludes his letter: "With blessings for a good final sealing, for a year of good life and general salvation. YR.Y. Meir".
Rebbe Meir'l of Amshinov - R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish (1901-1976), son of R. Shimon Shalom Kalish of Amshinov. He survived the Holocaust miraculously, with the family of his father, by escaping with a wave of refugees to Kobe, Japan and Shanghai. Following WWII, he reached the United States. After his father's passing in 1954, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he established his Beit Midrash and the Amshinov yeshiva in Jerusalem. He loved his fellow Jew and was very humble, worshipping G-d with exceptional devotion. His grandson is the current Rebbe of Amshinov, R. Yaakov Milikowsky.
[1] double leaf. 12.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes.
Brief letter sent to the administration of the Kollel Polin-Warsaw, together with donations. The rebbe concludes his letter: "With blessings for a good final sealing, for a year of good life and general salvation. YR.Y. Meir".
Rebbe Meir'l of Amshinov - R. Yerachmiel Yehuda Meir Kalish (1901-1976), son of R. Shimon Shalom Kalish of Amshinov. He survived the Holocaust miraculously, with the family of his father, by escaping with a wave of refugees to Kobe, Japan and Shanghai. Following WWII, he reached the United States. After his father's passing in 1954, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, where he established his Beit Midrash and the Amshinov yeshiva in Jerusalem. He loved his fellow Jew and was very humble, worshipping G-d with exceptional devotion. His grandson is the current Rebbe of Amshinov, R. Yaakov Milikowsky.
[1] double leaf. 12.5 cm. Good condition. Filing holes.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $625
Including buyer's premium
Two letters from Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl:
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Jerusalem, Sivan 1955.
The Rebbe begins by reporting: "I received his precious letter with congratulations for the bar mitzva of my son" (his son, the current Rebbe of Chernobyl), and further blesses: "May G-d help that you merit to celebrate the joyous occasions of your sons… to raise them to Torah, wedding and good deeds, and much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks and creases.
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Bnei Brak, Iyar 1960.
In his letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May you be blessed, together with your entire household, with good health and an abundance of blessing and success, and may you merit to reap much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe reports to his relative of sensitive internal affairs taking place in the Belz court in those day, including: "Regarding the Belz Torah thoughts which were published, some Chassidim are raising their objection to this, since they have never before been published, and the Rebbe (presumably referring to Rebbe Aharon, who passed away in 1957) was particular in this regard".
Aerogram. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks.
Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl (1910-1988), a scion of an illustrious lineage of prominent Tzaddikim: on his father's side, he descended from the Chernobyl dynasty, and from his mother's side, of the Sanz and Belz dynasties. His mother was the daughter of Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam of Chechiav - son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, and great-granddaughter of Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and studied for two years in Jerusalem, in the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva. In 1936, he travelled to Poland to spend the next three years with his grandfather R. Yeshaya of Chechiav. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem, and married the daughter of the Rebbe of Stretin. Following the Holocaust, he was appointed Rebbe of Chernobyl. He combined in his leadership the style and conduct of Sanz which he absorbed from his illustrious grandfather, and many Sanz-Chechiav Chassidim accepted his authority. In 1959, he moved to Bnei Brak, where he opened the Sanz Beit Midrash. Following the arrival of the Shefa Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg to Eretz Israel, R. Meshulam Zusia humbly handed over to his leadership the Beit Midrash which he had established. His sons are the current rebbes of Chernobyl, and his prominent son-in-law is R. Yisrael Hager, current Rebbe of Vizhnitz.
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Jerusalem, Sivan 1955.
The Rebbe begins by reporting: "I received his precious letter with congratulations for the bar mitzva of my son" (his son, the current Rebbe of Chernobyl), and further blesses: "May G-d help that you merit to celebrate the joyous occasions of your sons… to raise them to Torah, wedding and good deeds, and much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
[1] leaf. 20.5 cm. Good condition. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks and creases.
• Letter of gratitude for financial support, handwritten and signed by Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl, addressed to his relative Rebbe Shalom Yechezkel Shraga Rubin-Halberstam of Tzieshinov-Brooklyn. Bnei Brak, Iyar 1960.
In his letter, the Rebbe blesses: "May you be blessed, together with your entire household, with good health and an abundance of blessing and success, and may you merit to reap much satisfaction and fullness of joys".
Further in the letter, the Rebbe reports to his relative of sensitive internal affairs taking place in the Belz court in those day, including: "Regarding the Belz Torah thoughts which were published, some Chassidim are raising their objection to this, since they have never before been published, and the Rebbe (presumably referring to Rebbe Aharon, who passed away in 1957) was particular in this regard".
Aerogram. 28 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor marginal tears (not affecting text). Folding marks.
Rebbe Meshulam Zusia Twersky of Loiev-Chernobyl (1910-1988), a scion of an illustrious lineage of prominent Tzaddikim: on his father's side, he descended from the Chernobyl dynasty, and from his mother's side, of the Sanz and Belz dynasties. His mother was the daughter of Rebbe Yitzchak Yeshaya Halberstam of Chechiav - son of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz, and great-granddaughter of Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz. In 1934, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, and studied for two years in Jerusalem, in the Merkaz HaRav yeshiva. In 1936, he travelled to Poland to spend the next three years with his grandfather R. Yeshaya of Chechiav. In 1939, he returned to Jerusalem, and married the daughter of the Rebbe of Stretin. Following the Holocaust, he was appointed Rebbe of Chernobyl. He combined in his leadership the style and conduct of Sanz which he absorbed from his illustrious grandfather, and many Sanz-Chechiav Chassidim accepted his authority. In 1959, he moved to Bnei Brak, where he opened the Sanz Beit Midrash. Following the arrival of the Shefa Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz-Klausenburg to Eretz Israel, R. Meshulam Zusia humbly handed over to his leadership the Beit Midrash which he had established. His sons are the current rebbes of Chernobyl, and his prominent son-in-law is R. Yisrael Hager, current Rebbe of Vizhnitz.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $400
Sold for: $525
Including buyer's premium
Letter handwritten and signed by R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald Rabbi of Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz). Brooklyn NY, 1967.
Letter of recommendation and appeal to assist a Jerusalem Torah scholar with the expenses of his children's weddings - "To support him and draw him close kindly… and the merit of this mitzva will protect all those who participate in it… Levi Yitzchak Grünwald".
R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald (1893-1980) was an outstanding Torah scholar and a holy man. Youngest son and close disciple of his father, R. Moshe Grünwald Rabbi of Khust, author of Arugat HaBosem. He was the son-in-law of his eldest brother, R. Avraham Yosef Grünwald Rabbi of Ungvar. In 1918-1933, he served as rabbi of several Hungarian communities. In 1933, he was appointed rabbi of Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz, Austria - one of the Siebengemeinden in Burgenland), and he thereafter became known as the rabbi of Tzeilem. Following Nazi conquest of Austria in 1938, he immigrated to the United States with the blessing of Rebbe Aharon of Belz, and settled in Brooklyn, where he founded and headed the Arugat HaBosem community. He campaigned for true Torah observance in the United States, especially on matters of kashrut and purity. He was at the forefront of the establishment of the world of Torah and Chassidism in the United States, together with his nephew the Vayechi Yosef Rebbe of Pupa, whom he was closely attached to. At his funeral, the Vayechi Yosef parted from him with uncontrollable weeping.
Following his passing, Migdelot Merkachim was published - his series of responsa, novellae and homily on the Torah and Festivals.
[1] leaf, official stationery, approx. 14 autograph lines in red ink. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears, not affecting text. Folding marks.
Letter of recommendation and appeal to assist a Jerusalem Torah scholar with the expenses of his children's weddings - "To support him and draw him close kindly… and the merit of this mitzva will protect all those who participate in it… Levi Yitzchak Grünwald".
R. Levi Yitzchak Grünwald (1893-1980) was an outstanding Torah scholar and a holy man. Youngest son and close disciple of his father, R. Moshe Grünwald Rabbi of Khust, author of Arugat HaBosem. He was the son-in-law of his eldest brother, R. Avraham Yosef Grünwald Rabbi of Ungvar. In 1918-1933, he served as rabbi of several Hungarian communities. In 1933, he was appointed rabbi of Tzeilem (Deutschkreutz, Austria - one of the Siebengemeinden in Burgenland), and he thereafter became known as the rabbi of Tzeilem. Following Nazi conquest of Austria in 1938, he immigrated to the United States with the blessing of Rebbe Aharon of Belz, and settled in Brooklyn, where he founded and headed the Arugat HaBosem community. He campaigned for true Torah observance in the United States, especially on matters of kashrut and purity. He was at the forefront of the establishment of the world of Torah and Chassidism in the United States, together with his nephew the Vayechi Yosef Rebbe of Pupa, whom he was closely attached to. At his funeral, the Vayechi Yosef parted from him with uncontrollable weeping.
Following his passing, Migdelot Merkachim was published - his series of responsa, novellae and homily on the Torah and Festivals.
[1] leaf, official stationery, approx. 14 autograph lines in red ink. 24.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears, not affecting text. Folding marks.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Printed membership form of the "Agudath Yisrael Union in Eretz Israel". Details handwritten and signed by Rebbe Pinchas Menachem Alter Rebbe of Ger, who was one of the leaders of Agudath Yisrael at that time, and dean of the Sfat Emet yeshiva. Kislev 1972.
In his personal details, the Rebbe wrote that he was born in 1926 to Rebbe "R. Avraham Mordechai", his children study in the "Ger boys' school and yeshivot", he is subscribed to the Hamodia newspaper, and he belongs to the Jerusalem branch of Agudath Yisrael. At the end of the form, comments and signatures of the members of the "Acceptance committee", who note that the rabbi is a "Member of the (limited) National Center", pays membership fees and receives the Kol Yisrael newspaper.
The Pnei Menachem - R. Pinchas Menachem Alter Rebbe of Ger (1926-1996), youngest son of the Imrei Emet of Ger. A holy and outstanding Torah scholar, he served as dean of the Sfat Emet yeshiva in Jerualem. A member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, he was very active in communal matters, and served on the board of directors of Agudath Yisrael institutions. Following the passing of his brothers, the Beit Yisrael and Lev Simcha of Ger, he was appointed Rebbe and assumed the mantle of leadership, until his sudden passing on Motzaei Purim 1996.
[1] leaf. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition.
In his personal details, the Rebbe wrote that he was born in 1926 to Rebbe "R. Avraham Mordechai", his children study in the "Ger boys' school and yeshivot", he is subscribed to the Hamodia newspaper, and he belongs to the Jerusalem branch of Agudath Yisrael. At the end of the form, comments and signatures of the members of the "Acceptance committee", who note that the rabbi is a "Member of the (limited) National Center", pays membership fees and receives the Kol Yisrael newspaper.
The Pnei Menachem - R. Pinchas Menachem Alter Rebbe of Ger (1926-1996), youngest son of the Imrei Emet of Ger. A holy and outstanding Torah scholar, he served as dean of the Sfat Emet yeshiva in Jerualem. A member of the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah, he was very active in communal matters, and served on the board of directors of Agudath Yisrael institutions. Following the passing of his brothers, the Beit Yisrael and Lev Simcha of Ger, he was appointed Rebbe and assumed the mantle of leadership, until his sudden passing on Motzaei Purim 1996.
[1] leaf. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $1,063
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Letter signed by nine leaders and elders of the Breslov Chassidism. Jerusalem, Elul 1987.
Letter written on the stationery of the "Beit Midrash of the Breslov Chassidim" in Me'ah She'arim (known today as the "Shul"). Addressed to R. Menachem Porush, with a request for assistance in establishing a Beit Midrash for Breslov Chassidim in the distant neighborhood of Ramot [during 1982-1987, the new parts of the Ramot neighborhood (Ramot Polon and Ramot Bet) were settled by Orthodox Jews].
The letter is signed by: R. Levi Yitzchak Bender, R. Shmuel Shapiro, R. Yaakov Meir Schechter, R. Yitzchak Gelbach, R. Nachman Burstein, R. Shmuel Chechik, R. Binyamin Ze'ev Cheshin, R. Moshe Reuven Bienenstock and R. Shlomo Zalman son of R. B.Z. Cheshin.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
Letter written on the stationery of the "Beit Midrash of the Breslov Chassidim" in Me'ah She'arim (known today as the "Shul"). Addressed to R. Menachem Porush, with a request for assistance in establishing a Beit Midrash for Breslov Chassidim in the distant neighborhood of Ramot [during 1982-1987, the new parts of the Ramot neighborhood (Ramot Polon and Ramot Bet) were settled by Orthodox Jews].
The letter is signed by: R. Levi Yitzchak Bender, R. Shmuel Shapiro, R. Yaakov Meir Schechter, R. Yitzchak Gelbach, R. Nachman Burstein, R. Shmuel Chechik, R. Binyamin Ze'ev Cheshin, R. Moshe Reuven Bienenstock and R. Shlomo Zalman son of R. B.Z. Cheshin.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 32.5 cm. Good condition. Folding marks.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Lot 303 Leaves of Prayers and Calculations of Numerical Value - Handwritten by Rabbi Eliezer Berland
![Nine leaves handwritten by R. Eliezer Berland, leader of the Breslov Shuvu Banim community. [Jerusalem]. The prayer leaves al](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/303.jpg "Leaves of Prayers and Calculations of Numerical Value - Handwritten by")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Nine leaves handwritten by R. Eliezer Berland, leader of the Breslov Shuvu Banim community. [Jerusalem].
The prayer leaves all begin with the words: "Omnipotent Master of the Universe…" and contain special prayers composed by R. Berland, with requests for various matters. The prayers include various calculations of numerical values related to the request. Most leaves were presumably written for people who turned to him in quest of advice and blessing, and some are (presumably) personal requests which the rabbi wrote for himself.
• "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of reaching the level of Moshe Rabbenu…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of knowing the entire Talmud, Rambam, Tur, Shulchan Aruch… back to front, word for word, and all the books of our holy teacher… and may I merit 363 oceans of tears before You…". • "Master of the Universe… and may I never see any female stranger anymore…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the most righteous wife in the world, and may I conduct myself with her in holiness and purity… and may I merit owning an apartment in Jerusalem without any debts…".
R. Eliezer Berland (b. 1938), a foremost leader of Breslov Chassidism in our times. He founded the Shuvu Banim yeshiva for Baalei Teshuva in Bnei Brak, later transferring it to the Old City of Jerusalem. The Shuvu Banim community led by R. Berland numbers today thousands of Chassidim and hundreds of families, mostly residing in the Musrara neighborhood (HaChoma HaShlishit St.) in Jerusalem, and is one of the most prominent Breslov communities in this generation.
9 leaves. Approx. 27 cm. Yellow, ruled paper. Condition varies, good to fair. Some leaves with folding marks and creases. Stains and wear.
The prayer leaves all begin with the words: "Omnipotent Master of the Universe…" and contain special prayers composed by R. Berland, with requests for various matters. The prayers include various calculations of numerical values related to the request. Most leaves were presumably written for people who turned to him in quest of advice and blessing, and some are (presumably) personal requests which the rabbi wrote for himself.
• "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of reaching the level of Moshe Rabbenu…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of knowing the entire Talmud, Rambam, Tur, Shulchan Aruch… back to front, word for word, and all the books of our holy teacher… and may I merit 363 oceans of tears before You…". • "Master of the Universe… and may I never see any female stranger anymore…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the most righteous wife in the world, and may I conduct myself with her in holiness and purity… and may I merit owning an apartment in Jerusalem without any debts…".
R. Eliezer Berland (b. 1938), a foremost leader of Breslov Chassidism in our times. He founded the Shuvu Banim yeshiva for Baalei Teshuva in Bnei Brak, later transferring it to the Old City of Jerusalem. The Shuvu Banim community led by R. Berland numbers today thousands of Chassidim and hundreds of families, mostly residing in the Musrara neighborhood (HaChoma HaShlishit St.) in Jerusalem, and is one of the most prominent Breslov communities in this generation.
9 leaves. Approx. 27 cm. Yellow, ruled paper. Condition varies, good to fair. Some leaves with folding marks and creases. Stains and wear.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
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Large collection of paper clippings and single leaves with signatures and autographic inscriptions. The collection was built by a devoted collector, who diligently amassed signatures and dedications, some of which he cut from various paper items: leaves from old books, title pages and endpapers, letters and various documents.
The collection contains over one hundred signatures of prominent rabbis and rebbes, scholars, pious and illustrious men - from various countries and eras.
See Hebrew description for the names of some of the signatories.
Approx. 185 paper items. Size and condition vary.
The collection contains over one hundred signatures of prominent rabbis and rebbes, scholars, pious and illustrious men - from various countries and eras.
See Hebrew description for the names of some of the signatories.
Approx. 185 paper items. Size and condition vary.
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Chassidism - Letters and Manuscripts
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![Tractate Avot DeRabbi Natan, with the Binyan Yehoshua commentary, by R. Yehoshua Falk of Lissa. Dyhernfurth, [1788]. Only edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/317.jpg "Avot DeRabbi Natan - Dyhernfurth, 1788 - Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKo")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Tractate Avot DeRabbi Natan, with the Binyan Yehoshua commentary, by R. Yehoshua Falk of Lissa. Dyhernfurth, [1788]. Only edition.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see his established signatures for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzadik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent Tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Old binding, detached.
Expert report enclosed, authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Copy of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov. In the margin of the title page, inscription attesting that "This Binyan Yehoshua belongs to the renowned rabbi and Chassid, R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov". Close to the printer's device, a handwritten signature: "Tzvi Hirsh", which was identified with certainty as the signature of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see enclosed expert's report, and see his established signatures for comparison).
At the top and bottom of the title page, signatures: "Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker", faithful attendant of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh HaKohen "Mesharet" of Rimanov (1778-1846), a leading Chassidic Tzadik, holy man and wonder worker, close disciple and successor of Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov. R. Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of the generation", and R. Yisrael of Ruzhin attested that whoever saw him "knew that he had seen the Divine Presence".
R. Tzvi Hirsh was orphaned in his childhood, and after working for several years as an apprentice to a tailor, he met R. Avraham Moshe of Pshevorsk, became attached to him, and abandoned all worldly matters, to engage himself completely in Torah study and worship of G-d. He later travelled to Fristik, to the study hall of R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, one of the most prominent Chassidic leaders. There, he cleaved to his teacher passionately, and never left him. Reputedly, when R. Tzvi Hirsh first came to study under R. Menachem Mendel, he once made his bed for him. The next morning, when R. Menachem Mendel rose, he asked who had made his bed, and declared: "Whoever made my bed last night should continue doing so in the future". Since that day, R. Tzvi Hirsh became the personal attendant of R. Menachem Mendel in all matters, earning him the appellation of "Mesharet" (=servant). The Divrei Shmuel Rebbe of Slonim stated: "From attending to the Tzaddik, he elevated himself to the level of Heavenly angels" (Beit Deli, 2009 edition, p. 10). Prior to his passing, R. Menachem Mendel instructed his disciples to follow R. Tzvi Hirsh after his demise, rather than his son R. Natan Leib (who was also a prominent Tzaddik). After his teacher's passing in 1815, R. Tzvi Hirsh frequented the court of Rebbe Naftali of Ropshitz, and only after the latter's passing in 1827, did he begin leading his own court.
R. Tzvi Hirsh is renowned as an exceptionally devoted worshipper of G-d, for the sublime levels he reached, the Divine Inspiration he benefitted from and the wonders he performed. He was primarily famous for his passionate prayers, which were completely divested of physicality, with a powerful, mighty voice which resounded to a distance. Many stories are retold of his exceptional concentration while praying, to the extent of losing all physical sensations, feeling neither heat nor cold, not knowing what he was doing and where he was. He was also renowned for his charitability, sometimes to the point of incurring debts for charity purposes. Likewise, he was reputed for the power of his blessings, with which he brought about salvations. R. Tzvi Hirsh was a Kohen, and he believed in the power of his blessings, as he once attested in tears: "I am occupied all day with blessing the Jewish people with love" (Mevaser Tov, Kamelhar).
Many great Chassidic leaders would frequent his court, to observe his worship of G-d, hear his Torah teachings, and cleave to him ardently. These include the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and his son Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova, Rebbe Eliezer of Dzikov, R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz and the "Saraf" Rebbe Chaim Meir Yechiel of Mogelnitza. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who was the mechutan of R. Tzvi Hirsh, once told the "Saraf" of Mogelnitza that he should "travel to him, to gaze intently at his countenance, and know that he has seen the Divine Presence" (Be'erot HaMayim). The sons of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin described him as a "Tzaddik, foundation of the world". Rebbe Meir of Premishlan dubbed him "the Avraham Avinu of our generation". His disciple Rebbe Yechezkel of Shinova attested that R. Tzvi Hirsh once declared "that he only says Torah that is placed in his mouth from Heaven". Reputedly, at the time of his passing, a pillar of fire rose over his home, and lit up all the neighboring villages, to the point that it appeared to the locals that Rimanov was going up in flames. This pillar of fire remained until after his burial (close to the gravesite of his teacher R. Menachem Mendel).
R. Tzvi Hirsh Dubetzker was the faithful attendant of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov, and very attached to him. He was also close to Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who mentions him in a letter he wrote after the passing of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov (see Ner Yisrael, IV, pp. 105-106).
This book later became part of the library of Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, and his stamps appear on the title page: "Nachum Dov Ber Friedman" -"Minchat Shai". The front endpaper bears a bookplate of the "Library of R. Nachum Dov Friedman of Sadagura". Rebbe Nachum Dov Ber Friedman of Sadigura, (1843/1844-1883), grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. He was the son of Rebbe Shalom Yosef and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. R. Nachum Dov Ber was known as a prominent collector of manuscripts and valuable books (see: Dovid Asaf, Derech HaMalchut, p. 454, note 34). R. Yehuda Leibush Landau Rabbi of Sadigura, describes him and his notable library in his preface to his book Yad Yehuda on Yoreh De'ah: "And when I came to Sadagura, I found what I love in the home of my relative, of distinguished lineage, R. Nachum Dov, who owns a collection of valuable books from early authors, which is unrivaled in glory and splendor". R. Nachum Dov used several types of stamps in his library. Books inherited from his father were stamped "Nachalat Avotai" (family inheritance), books he purchased were stamped "Kinyan Kaspi" (my acquisition), while books he received as a gift were stamped "Minchat Shai" (gift - as this book).
[2], 24, 24-29; 9; 9 leaves. 31.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Minor tears to margins of title page and several other leaves, not affecting text. Marginal inscriptions in ink to several leaves. Old binding, detached.
Expert report enclosed, authenticating the signature as that of Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Rimanov.
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Chassidism - Important Ownership, Signatures and Dedications
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