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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Three Chassidic books printed in Livorno in 1804-1821, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych and Safed.
• Pekudat HaMelech, two parts, on the Rambam, on the Torah and various selections, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych. Livorno, 1804. First edition.
• Kohelet with the Chemdat Yisrael commentary, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych. Livorno, [1820]. First edition. The author includes things he heard on his travels in various countries. He cites teachings he heard from R. Simcha Rabbi of Brisk and from a teacher of young children in Egypt, and describes his visits to the Haleb communities in Aleppo, Izmir and Salonika. This book was printed upon his arrival in Livorno to collect funds, and he requests that the donors grant him a permanent "Maamad" (status), to enable him to study Torah in Safed without further wanderings.
• Eshed HaNechalim, novellae on the teachings of the Magen Avraham and the Taz (Turei Zahav) on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, and samples of responsa from the book Ne'ot Deshe, by the author of Arvei Nachal, Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, Rabbi of Soroca and one of the leading Torah scholars of Safed. Livorno, [1821]. The book was published anonymously. In the foreword of the publisher, R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, author of Chemdat Yisrael, he writes that he knows the author from their youth in Poland and that after their immigration to Safed they studied together. He writes further that he feels obligated to praise the author and recount his greatness, but the author does not allow him to mention his name in his compositions.
R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, son of R. Yosef of Drohobych (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), was a rabbi in Galicia, Poland and Hungary. He wandered extensively, arriving in Safed. On his way to Eretz Israel in 1804, he stayed in Livorno and became friendly with the Chida. R. Yisrael Nachman told him about the Baal Shem Tov and the Chassidic movement, as related to him by his father R. Yosef who was a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. The Chida later cited these accounts in his books. In 1820, R. Yisrael Nachman printed the book Chemdat Yisrael in Livorno, and in 1821, he printed the book Eshed HaNechalim, also in Livorno. Whilst in Italy, R. Yisrael Nachman made a great impression, and R. Mordechai Shmuel Ghirondi attests that R. Yisrael Nachman answered all questions posed to him in both the revealed and hidden realms of Torah, showing great proficiency in all areas of the Talmud and poskim. Before his death, R. Yisrael Nachman returned to Safed, where he passed away after 1821 (see: Yeshurun, I, pp. 493-501; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 601-602).
3 books. Size and condition vary. New bindings.
The book Pekudat HaMelech contains three title pages, including the rare first title page which does not appear in most copies [handwritten inscription by bibliographer Dr. Israel Mehlman: "The first title page is unknown to bibliographers (apparently replaced)"]. The book Chemdat Yisrael contains the four rare leaves (59-62), which were added after printing to only some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 476; no. 225; no. 70.
Of the few Chassidic books printed in Livorno (very few Chassidic books were printed in the Orient and Balkans, Greece and Livorno; only four Chassidic books were printed in Livorno, all by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, and three of them compose this lot).
• Pekudat HaMelech, two parts, on the Rambam, on the Torah and various selections, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych. Livorno, 1804. First edition.
• Kohelet with the Chemdat Yisrael commentary, by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych. Livorno, [1820]. First edition. The author includes things he heard on his travels in various countries. He cites teachings he heard from R. Simcha Rabbi of Brisk and from a teacher of young children in Egypt, and describes his visits to the Haleb communities in Aleppo, Izmir and Salonika. This book was printed upon his arrival in Livorno to collect funds, and he requests that the donors grant him a permanent "Maamad" (status), to enable him to study Torah in Safed without further wanderings.
• Eshed HaNechalim, novellae on the teachings of the Magen Avraham and the Taz (Turei Zahav) on Shulchan Aruch Orach Chaim, and samples of responsa from the book Ne'ot Deshe, by the author of Arvei Nachal, Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, Rabbi of Soroca and one of the leading Torah scholars of Safed. Livorno, [1821]. The book was published anonymously. In the foreword of the publisher, R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, author of Chemdat Yisrael, he writes that he knows the author from their youth in Poland and that after their immigration to Safed they studied together. He writes further that he feels obligated to praise the author and recount his greatness, but the author does not allow him to mention his name in his compositions.
R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, son of R. Yosef of Drohobych (disciple of the Baal Shem Tov), was a rabbi in Galicia, Poland and Hungary. He wandered extensively, arriving in Safed. On his way to Eretz Israel in 1804, he stayed in Livorno and became friendly with the Chida. R. Yisrael Nachman told him about the Baal Shem Tov and the Chassidic movement, as related to him by his father R. Yosef who was a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. The Chida later cited these accounts in his books. In 1820, R. Yisrael Nachman printed the book Chemdat Yisrael in Livorno, and in 1821, he printed the book Eshed HaNechalim, also in Livorno. Whilst in Italy, R. Yisrael Nachman made a great impression, and R. Mordechai Shmuel Ghirondi attests that R. Yisrael Nachman answered all questions posed to him in both the revealed and hidden realms of Torah, showing great proficiency in all areas of the Talmud and poskim. Before his death, R. Yisrael Nachman returned to Safed, where he passed away after 1821 (see: Yeshurun, I, pp. 493-501; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 601-602).
3 books. Size and condition vary. New bindings.
The book Pekudat HaMelech contains three title pages, including the rare first title page which does not appear in most copies [handwritten inscription by bibliographer Dr. Israel Mehlman: "The first title page is unknown to bibliographers (apparently replaced)"]. The book Chemdat Yisrael contains the four rare leaves (59-62), which were added after printing to only some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 476; no. 225; no. 70.
Of the few Chassidic books printed in Livorno (very few Chassidic books were printed in the Orient and Balkans, Greece and Livorno; only four Chassidic books were printed in Livorno, all by R. Yisrael Nachman of Drohobych, and three of them compose this lot).
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
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Tziluta D'Avraham, called Chiddushei Maharma, novellae on the Talmud, by R. Moshe Avraham Abush. [Sudylkiv, 1811, recte 1821]. Only edition.
The author, R. Moshe Avraham Abush Margolies (1720-1800), brother of R. Meir Margolies, author of Meir Netivim (a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov). an outstanding Torah scholar who served as rabbi of Horodenka and Żabno, People of his generation said in his praise that his perspicacity and erudition were comparable to that of the Shach, and about this book they said that it is "deep like the Maharam Schiff" (see the approbation of R. Moshe HaLevi Horowitz). Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal and Levushei Serad, who married the author's granddaughter, copied and edited the book from the autograph manuscript, adding many novellae and explanations of his own.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, founder of Daf HaYomi and dean of the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. His stamps from the time he was rabbi of Galina (Gliniany), and a stamp from when he was rabbi of Piotrków, appear on the front endpaper, title page and subsequent leaf. Stamps of the library of the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. Two handwritten glosses.
[1], 99 leaves. 31 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Worming to first and last leaves, and to several other leaves, affecting text. Marginal tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Repaired tear to second leaf, affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
The chronogram for the year 1811 is erroneous, since the approbations are from 1820 and 1821. In bibliographic listings, the place of printing is recorded as Ostroh, but R. Chaim Lieberman has proved that the book was printed in Sudylkiv (see Ohel Rachel, vol. 1, p. 459).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 499.
The author, R. Moshe Avraham Abush Margolies (1720-1800), brother of R. Meir Margolies, author of Meir Netivim (a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov). an outstanding Torah scholar who served as rabbi of Horodenka and Żabno, People of his generation said in his praise that his perspicacity and erudition were comparable to that of the Shach, and about this book they said that it is "deep like the Maharam Schiff" (see the approbation of R. Moshe HaLevi Horowitz). Rebbe David Shlomo Eybeschutz, author of Arvei Nachal and Levushei Serad, who married the author's granddaughter, copied and edited the book from the autograph manuscript, adding many novellae and explanations of his own.
Copy of R. Meir Shapiro of Lublin, founder of Daf HaYomi and dean of the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. His stamps from the time he was rabbi of Galina (Gliniany), and a stamp from when he was rabbi of Piotrków, appear on the front endpaper, title page and subsequent leaf. Stamps of the library of the Chachmei Lublin Yeshiva. Two handwritten glosses.
[1], 99 leaves. 31 cm. Bluish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Worming to first and last leaves, and to several other leaves, affecting text. Marginal tears to title page and other leaves, repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Repaired tear to second leaf, affecting text. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
The chronogram for the year 1811 is erroneous, since the approbations are from 1820 and 1821. In bibliographic listings, the place of printing is recorded as Ostroh, but R. Chaim Lieberman has proved that the book was printed in Sudylkiv (see Ohel Rachel, vol. 1, p. 459).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 499.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $500
Sold for: $813
Including buyer's premium
Galya Raza, Kabbalistic matters by an anonymous author - R. Avraham, disciple of the Arizal. Mohyliv-Podilskyi, 1812. Foreword and lengthy approbation by Rebbe Chaim of Czernowitz, author of Be'er Mayim Chaim and Sidduro shel Shabbat.
Ownership inscriptions on title page and final page.
Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings. Stamps of R. "Avraham Moshe Babad" - R. Avraham Moshe Babad (1900-1980), an eminent Torah scholar, both in the revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. Successor of his father, R. Menachem Mendel Babad, as rabbi of Gura Humorului. After the Holocaust, he served as rabbi in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Son-in-law of R. Eliezer Nissan Horowitz of Safed (Dzhikev). Related to the Vizhnitz dynasty. Brother-in-law of the Mekor Baruch of Seret-Vizhnitz, and dean of the Yachel Yisrael yeshiva in Haifa.
[2], 7, 2, 9-44, 47-48 leaves. Leaves 15-16 appear twice. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. Repaired marginal tear to final leaf. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 111.
There are various opinions concerning who authored the book. Some say it was R. Avraham Beruchim and some say it was R. Avraham son of R. Eliezer HaLevi. See G. Scholem, Kiryat Sefer, II, 1925-1926, pp. 119-124, who rejects both opinions.
Ownership inscriptions on title page and final page.
Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings. Stamps of R. "Avraham Moshe Babad" - R. Avraham Moshe Babad (1900-1980), an eminent Torah scholar, both in the revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. Successor of his father, R. Menachem Mendel Babad, as rabbi of Gura Humorului. After the Holocaust, he served as rabbi in Tel Aviv-Yafo. Son-in-law of R. Eliezer Nissan Horowitz of Safed (Dzhikev). Related to the Vizhnitz dynasty. Brother-in-law of the Mekor Baruch of Seret-Vizhnitz, and dean of the Yachel Yisrael yeshiva in Haifa.
[2], 7, 2, 9-44, 47-48 leaves. Leaves 15-16 appear twice. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. Repaired marginal tear to final leaf. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 111.
There are various opinions concerning who authored the book. Some say it was R. Avraham Beruchim and some say it was R. Avraham son of R. Eliezer HaLevi. See G. Scholem, Kiryat Sefer, II, 1925-1926, pp. 119-124, who rejects both opinions.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Sidduro shel Shabbat, Parts I & II, kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding the holiness of Shabbat, and Halachic responsa, by Rebbe Chaim of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mohyliv-Podilskyi, [1813]. First edition. Part II with separate title page.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is the first published work of the Be'er Mayim Chaim and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, regular lectures are delivered based on it. Chassidim of all times had set classes on it in preparation for Shabbat, as the author writes in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremenets (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefillah: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbeinu entice every single Jew to serve G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh.Ch. Porush, II, 175).
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves, repaired with paper. In Part II, worming to bottom of leaves, affecting text, repaired. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is the first published work of the Be'er Mayim Chaim and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, regular lectures are delivered based on it. Chassidim of all times had set classes on it in preparation for Shabbat, as the author writes in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremenets (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefillah: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbeinu entice every single Jew to serve G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh.Ch. Porush, II, 175).
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves, repaired with paper. In Part II, worming to bottom of leaves, affecting text, repaired. Stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Chumash VaYikra, with Targum Onkelos, Rashi and Baal HaTurim commentaries, and with the Be'er Mayim Chaim commentary, by R. Chaim Thirer Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Sudylkiv, [1820]. First edition.
Printed on the title page in large red type: "In Mohilev". The true place of printing appears above, printed in small black type: "Printed in Sudylkiv". This edition also contains the commentary on the Masorah, Minchat Kalil, by R. Or Shraga Feivush Rabbi of Dubrowna, son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna (copied from the chumash Aderet Eliyahu – Dubrowna, 1804).
Be'er Mayim Chaim is one of the most prominent classic books of Chassidic thought. The Rebbe of Belz the Sar Shalom said that the first book of ethics he studied was Be'er Mayim Chaim. The Ohev Israel of Apta wrote in his approbation (printed in the Bereshit volume): "We are well aware of the desire and wish of that Tzaddik, who yearned his entire life to benefit the public with his holy teachings… and he brought many to repentance… and may we benefit from the merit of the author…". R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation (printed in the Bereshit volume) of the extraordinary love his father felt towards the author.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
Signatures on title page: "Dov son of R. Yosef Zeev Shapira of Mohyliv-Podilskyi"; censor's signature and stamp.
120; 8; 10 leaves. 22 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text (professionally restored with paper). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 216; Stefansky Classics, no. 388.
Printed on the title page in large red type: "In Mohilev". The true place of printing appears above, printed in small black type: "Printed in Sudylkiv". This edition also contains the commentary on the Masorah, Minchat Kalil, by R. Or Shraga Feivush Rabbi of Dubrowna, son-in-law of the Gaon of Vilna (copied from the chumash Aderet Eliyahu – Dubrowna, 1804).
Be'er Mayim Chaim is one of the most prominent classic books of Chassidic thought. The Rebbe of Belz the Sar Shalom said that the first book of ethics he studied was Be'er Mayim Chaim. The Ohev Israel of Apta wrote in his approbation (printed in the Bereshit volume): "We are well aware of the desire and wish of that Tzaddik, who yearned his entire life to benefit the public with his holy teachings… and he brought many to repentance… and may we benefit from the merit of the author…". R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation (printed in the Bereshit volume) of the extraordinary love his father felt towards the author.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
Signatures on title page: "Dov son of R. Yosef Zeev Shapira of Mohyliv-Podilskyi"; censor's signature and stamp.
120; 8; 10 leaves. 22 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text (professionally restored with paper). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 216; Stefansky Classics, no. 388.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Shaar HaTefillah, regarding prayer, by Rebbe Chaim of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), author of Be'er Mayim Chayim and Sidduro shel Shabbat. [Sudylkiv]: Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein, [1825]. First edition.
In the foreword, the publisher states that this book was written in Eretz Israel, to where the author immigrated, after the printing of his first books Sidduro shel Shabbat and Be'er Mayim Chaim and their popularity in most towns and countries. He testifies to the words of the holy author, who stated that Shaar HaTefillah has the power to hasten the redemption: "The author himself… praised his work in these words: I am certain that when this book is publicized in the world it will hasten the redemption…".
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital. (According to the listing in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, this responsum was printed at the beginning of the book. In this copy, however, it is at the end of the volume).
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound.
According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
[2], 102, 113-115; 3-10 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming and small tears primarily to first and last leaves, repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Tear to leaf 52, with loss of text. Ownership inscription and stamps. Labels on title page. New leather binding.
The book was printed in Sudylkiv. The title page contains the word "Mohyliv" in large letters, but this is an intentional deception, for the preceding smaller print states that the book was printed in Sudylkiv in the printing press of Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein, "formerly printer in Mohyliv" (see: A. Yaari, The Hebrew Printing in Mohyliv-on-the-Dniester, Kiryat Sefer, 23, p. 312).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
In the foreword, the publisher states that this book was written in Eretz Israel, to where the author immigrated, after the printing of his first books Sidduro shel Shabbat and Be'er Mayim Chaim and their popularity in most towns and countries. He testifies to the words of the holy author, who stated that Shaar HaTefillah has the power to hasten the redemption: "The author himself… praised his work in these words: I am certain that when this book is publicized in the world it will hasten the redemption…".
Printed here for the first time is the author's well known responsum regarding the recitation of "Leshem Yichud", in which he rebuts the opinion of the Noda BiYehuda, who criticized its recital. (According to the listing in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, this responsum was printed at the beginning of the book. In this copy, however, it is at the end of the volume).
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740 – Kislev 1814), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov, and served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz. He had the reputation of a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound.
According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would allegedly change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. Near the end of his life, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed in 1813, where he composed Shaar HaTefillah and was later buried. His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Shaar HaTefillah and Be'er Mayim Chaim are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were distributed and published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings.
[2], 102, 113-115; 3-10 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Worming and small tears primarily to first and last leaves, repaired with paper, slightly affecting text. Tear to leaf 52, with loss of text. Ownership inscription and stamps. Labels on title page. New leather binding.
The book was printed in Sudylkiv. The title page contains the word "Mohyliv" in large letters, but this is an intentional deception, for the preceding smaller print states that the book was printed in Sudylkiv in the printing press of Tzvi Ze'ev Rabinstein, "formerly printer in Mohyliv" (see: A. Yaari, The Hebrew Printing in Mohyliv-on-the-Dniester, Kiryat Sefer, 23, p. 312).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 538.
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Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah, homily, in-depth studies, ethics and Chassidut on the Parashiot of the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from foremost and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada, and he was an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility". R. Eliezer died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page and other leaves. Inner margin of title page repaired with paper. Tears and minor damage to several leaves, affecting text. Upper half of final page (with subscribers' names) lacking, replaced in photocopy.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. In this book, he quotes numerous Torah thoughts from foremost and early Chassidic masters. The book bears 11 approbations by leaders of that generation, highlighting the holiness and asceticism of the author. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him in his approbation: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada, and he was an exceptional orator…". The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation: "and all the teachings in this book were established to instruct on the way of acquiring holiness and true humility". R. Eliezer died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
[4], 102; 76, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page and other leaves. Inner margin of title page repaired with paper. Tears and minor damage to several leaves, affecting text. Upper half of final page (with subscribers' names) lacking, replaced in photocopy.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
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Amarot Tehorot on Tehillim, by R. Eliezer ish Horowitz. Warsaw, 1838. The first Chassidic commentary printed on Tehillim.
R. Eliezer ish Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada…". Author of Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah. He died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
Stamps on title page, including one with the wording: "Yerushat Avot" (inheritance).
[2], 67; 59 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Good condition. Some stains. Worming (repaired on title page and second leaf), affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting several page headings and slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 597.
R. Eliezer ish Horowitz Rabbi of Tarnogród (d. 1806, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 257-259), a holy and eminent Torah scholar. Descendant of the Shelah, disciple of R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, and disciple-companion of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. The Chozeh of Lublin acclaims him: "…all his ways were for the sake of Heaven and to generate pleasure to G-d, and he was outstanding without equal, whether in Halacha or Aggada…". Author of Noam Megadim UChevod HaTorah. He died and was buried in Kozhnitz (Kozienice), after visiting the city and saying: "This is a proper city for burial".
Stamps on title page, including one with the wording: "Yerushat Avot" (inheritance).
[2], 67; 59 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Good condition. Some stains. Worming (repaired on title page and second leaf), affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting several page headings and slightly affecting text. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 597.
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Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic discourses on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov – founder of the Vizhnitz and Kosov Chassidic dynasties. Lviv, [1833]. First edition.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 98), was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna, he began leading his own court.
In the foreword, the author's son-in-law, R. Gershon of Rozdol, writes that much of his father-in-law's teachings are focused on three matters: the holiness of Shabbat, giving charity and Tikkun HaBrit. The book was compiled by R. Menachem Mendel's disciple – R. Chaim Nata of Lantshin, who writes in his preface: "I heard these teachings from him on Friday nights and during the Shabbat morning meal, as well as when he would take leave of his visitors while discussing halacha, and brief thoughts conveyed during Seuda Shelishit… and I elaborated on them in my own words…when I was unsure of the proper intent… I intentionally used language which is open to interpretation, and each reader can use his own judgement…".
[4], 131 leaves. 23 cm. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stains and wear to title page and subsequent leaves. Small, repaired marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Minor mold to some leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Stamps and blurred inscriptions on title page. New binding.
False imprint: Lemberg, 1802. See: Avraham Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 1940, p. 107.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18.
Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager (1768-1826, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, p. 98), was the son of R. Yaakov Koppel Chassid, cantor in the Beit Midrash of the Baal Shem Tov and member of his inner circle of disciples. He was the disciple of the early Chassidic masters R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna. In 1802, after the passing of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvorna, he began leading his own court.
In the foreword, the author's son-in-law, R. Gershon of Rozdol, writes that much of his father-in-law's teachings are focused on three matters: the holiness of Shabbat, giving charity and Tikkun HaBrit. The book was compiled by R. Menachem Mendel's disciple – R. Chaim Nata of Lantshin, who writes in his preface: "I heard these teachings from him on Friday nights and during the Shabbat morning meal, as well as when he would take leave of his visitors while discussing halacha, and brief thoughts conveyed during Seuda Shelishit… and I elaborated on them in my own words…when I was unsure of the proper intent… I intentionally used language which is open to interpretation, and each reader can use his own judgement…".
[4], 131 leaves. 23 cm. Uneven edges. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Many stains and wear to title page and subsequent leaves. Small, repaired marginal tears to title page and other leaves. Minor mold to some leaves. Minor worming to several leaves. Stamps and blurred inscriptions on title page. New binding.
False imprint: Lemberg, 1802. See: Avraham Yaari, The Printing Press of Rebbetzin Yehudit Rosanes in Lviv, Kiryat Sefer, 17, 1940, p. 107.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 18.
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Two Chassidic books from rebbes of the Kosov dynasty, bound together:
• Torat Chaim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (Kosiv). Lviv, 1855. First edition.
The author Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (1795?-1854), prominent and leading rebbe in his times, son of the Ahavat Shalom of Kosov and father of the Tzemach Tzaddik of Vizhnitz. This book Torat Chaim was printed based on a notebook which remained beside his head while he slept. He would awaken several times during his sleep and record in this notebook that which had been revealed to him. The book is entirely based on the writings of the Arizal, although the author modestly attested that he does not engage in Kabbalah (Nezer HaChaim, p. 309).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 616.
Bound before it:
• Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov. Lviv, 1850.
Ahavat Shalom: [2], 82 leaves. Torat Chaim: [1], 5-39; 7 leaves. Without the final two leaves, containing omissions and errata, lacking in most copies. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains and wear. Tears to title page of Ahavat Shalom. Tears to several leaves of Torat Chaim. Large tears to final leaf, affecting text. Old binding.
• Torat Chaim, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (Kosiv). Lviv, 1855. First edition.
The author Rebbe Chaim Hager of Kosov (1795?-1854), prominent and leading rebbe in his times, son of the Ahavat Shalom of Kosov and father of the Tzemach Tzaddik of Vizhnitz. This book Torat Chaim was printed based on a notebook which remained beside his head while he slept. He would awaken several times during his sleep and record in this notebook that which had been revealed to him. The book is entirely based on the writings of the Arizal, although the author modestly attested that he does not engage in Kabbalah (Nezer HaChaim, p. 309).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 616.
Bound before it:
• Ahavat Shalom, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Hager of Kosov. Lviv, 1850.
Ahavat Shalom: [2], 82 leaves. Torat Chaim: [1], 5-39; 7 leaves. Without the final two leaves, containing omissions and errata, lacking in most copies. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains and wear. Tears to title page of Ahavat Shalom. Tears to several leaves of Torat Chaim. Large tears to final leaf, affecting text. Old binding.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Avodat Yisrael, homilies on the Torah and on Pirkei Avot, by the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz. Józefów, 1842. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D'Vei Ila'i writes in his approbation: "His words which burn like fire… will excite the heart of the reader like torches…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova said: "All the books of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov are holy, yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Two title pages. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Tears and worming to both title pages, repaired with paper, affecting title page borders and text on verso of second title page. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Does not include leaf [5] with three approbations, which was added to only some copies, because these approbations were brought to the printer only after he had already completed printing the book.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452; Stefansky Classics, no. 389.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
His famous book Avodat Yisrael was not printed in his lifetime, however it is known to be his primary work and a foremost Chassidic book, printed in many editions. Chassidic leaders praised the holiness of the book and its author. For example, the author of Aryeh D'Vei Ila'i writes in his approbation: "His words which burn like fire… will excite the heart of the reader like torches…". The author of Divrei Yechezkel of Shinova said: "All the books of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov are holy, yet the holy book Avodat Yisrael is Holy of Holies".
[4], 90; 32 leaves. Two title pages. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Many stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Tears and worming to both title pages, repaired with paper, affecting title page borders and text on verso of second title page. Inscriptions and stamps. New leather binding.
Does not include leaf [5] with three approbations, which was added to only some copies, because these approbations were brought to the printer only after he had already completed printing the book.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 452; Stefansky Classics, no. 389.
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Yakar MiPaz, selections on the Torah, from the teachings of the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, "omitted from the book Avodat Yisrael". Lemberg (Lviv), 1870. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
Ownership inscription: "Avraham----". Many different ownership stamps.
[20] leaves. Approx. 16.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Tears and minor wear. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 236.
The author, R. Yisrael Hopstein, known as the Maggid of Kozhnitz (Kozienice; 1737-1815, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 542-548), was a leading rebbe who disseminated Chassidism throughout Poland.
Ownership inscription: "Avraham----". Many different ownership stamps.
[20] leaves. Approx. 16.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good-fair condition. Tears and minor wear. Without binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 236.
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