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![Manuscript booklet, halachic responsum by R. Yaakov Ibn Tzahal. [Jerusalem, early 19th century].
Lengthy responsum on laws](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/284.jpg "Manuscript Booklet – Halachic Responsum Handwritten and Signed by Rabb")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Sold for: $2,250
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Manuscript booklet, halachic responsum by R. Yaakov Ibn Tzahal. [Jerusalem, early 19th century].
Lengthy responsum on laws of inheritance and wills, handwritten by the author (with many deletions and additions). Concludes with his calligraphic signature (leaf trimmed with slight damage to signature).
To the best of our knowledge, this responsum was never published.
List of debts or expenditures on blank leaf at the beginning of the manuscript, including various names.
R. Yaakov ibn Tzahal, leading Jerusalem Torah scholar in the early 19th century. He is mentioned in the works of his contemporaries. Most of his works were never published.
[10] leaves (including 1 blank leaf; 17 written pages). 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Open tears to all leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding.
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Lengthy responsum on laws of inheritance and wills, handwritten by the author (with many deletions and additions). Concludes with his calligraphic signature (leaf trimmed with slight damage to signature).
To the best of our knowledge, this responsum was never published.
List of debts or expenditures on blank leaf at the beginning of the manuscript, including various names.
R. Yaakov ibn Tzahal, leading Jerusalem Torah scholar in the early 19th century. He is mentioned in the works of his contemporaries. Most of his works were never published.
[10] leaves (including 1 blank leaf; 17 written pages). 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Open tears to all leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Manuscript, responsum handwritten and signed by R. Yitzchak Moshe Abulafia, regarding the Damascus rabbinate polemic. [Damascus, ca. 1897].
Handwritten by the author, with deletions and marginal additions.
The present responsum was published by R. Yitzchak Moshe Abulafia in his book Pnei Yitzchak, with all identifying details changed, though it in fact pertains to the controversy which arose in 1897 over his own rabbinic position.
This sharp responsum was composed by R. Yitzchak Abulafia after some Damascus community members attempted to dismiss him from his position, and appoint in his stead R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari (the Saba Kadisha). R. Abulafia rules that bringing a new rabbi is an encroachment on the rabbi's position and is halachically forbidden. R. Abulafia's signature is followed by an addition written after the arrival of the new rabbi. Some time after R. Alfandari settled in Damascus, the rabbis recognized each other's prominence and worked together on the rabbinate.
The present manuscript includes the final 8 leaves of the responsum in R. Abulafia's handwriting, including his signature and the addition, signed again by R. Abulafia. The responsum was published based on the present manuscript.
The deleted lines in the present manuscript were not published.
R. Yitzchak Abulafia (1824-1910), Torah scholar in Eretz Israel and Syria. Dayan and rabbi in Tiberias, and later chief rabbi of Damascus (from 1873), until the community members appointed R. Alfandari in his stead. A prominent halachic authority.
[8] leaves (incomplete). Some leaves bound out of sequence. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves. Minor worming. New binding.
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Handwritten by the author, with deletions and marginal additions.
The present responsum was published by R. Yitzchak Moshe Abulafia in his book Pnei Yitzchak, with all identifying details changed, though it in fact pertains to the controversy which arose in 1897 over his own rabbinic position.
This sharp responsum was composed by R. Yitzchak Abulafia after some Damascus community members attempted to dismiss him from his position, and appoint in his stead R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari (the Saba Kadisha). R. Abulafia rules that bringing a new rabbi is an encroachment on the rabbi's position and is halachically forbidden. R. Abulafia's signature is followed by an addition written after the arrival of the new rabbi. Some time after R. Alfandari settled in Damascus, the rabbis recognized each other's prominence and worked together on the rabbinate.
The present manuscript includes the final 8 leaves of the responsum in R. Abulafia's handwriting, including his signature and the addition, signed again by R. Abulafia. The responsum was published based on the present manuscript.
The deleted lines in the present manuscript were not published.
R. Yitzchak Abulafia (1824-1910), Torah scholar in Eretz Israel and Syria. Dayan and rabbi in Tiberias, and later chief rabbi of Damascus (from 1873), until the community members appointed R. Alfandari in his stead. A prominent halachic authority.
[8] leaves (incomplete). Some leaves bound out of sequence. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears to several leaves. Minor worming. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
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Leaf handwritten by the Saba Kadisha R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari. Unpublished draft responsum, regarding the halachic status of Karaites.
Autograph leaf by R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari, from an unpublished responsum.
This responsum was presumably authored as part of the halachic polemic which erupted after R. Yitzchak Abulafia author of Pnei Yitzchak issued a ruling allowing a Jew to marry a Karaite woman under certain circumstances. R. Aharon Bechor Alhadef, chief rabbi of Tiberias, published his objection to the ruling in his book MiPi Aharon, together with a warning from R. Yaakov Shaul Elyashar and the Jerusalem Beit Din. R. Alhadef also corresponded with R. Alfandari on the topic. R. Alfandari's lengthy responsum on the matter was later published in Gedolei Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1975. Following rabbinic opposition, R. Yitzchak Abulafia retracted his ruling and forbade the marriage as well (see enclosed material).
To the best of our knowledge, the present manuscript by R. Alfandari, on this topic, was never published. It may be an addition to the published responsum, or a section of an additional responsum on the same topic.
R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari (ca. 1813-1930), leading Turkish rabbi. In his youth, he exchanged halachic correspondence with R. Akiva Eger (who passed away in 1837). He served as chief rabbi of Constantinople and Damascus. When he was about 100 years old, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in his final years in Jerusalem, where he passed away close to the age of 120. In his final year, the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs came to Eretz Israel specially to visit him, and they discussed kabbalistic matters together. He authored Responsa of Maharsha, Responsa of the Saba Kadisha, and more.
[1] leaf. Approx. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and tears, slightly affecting text.
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Autograph leaf by R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari, from an unpublished responsum.
This responsum was presumably authored as part of the halachic polemic which erupted after R. Yitzchak Abulafia author of Pnei Yitzchak issued a ruling allowing a Jew to marry a Karaite woman under certain circumstances. R. Aharon Bechor Alhadef, chief rabbi of Tiberias, published his objection to the ruling in his book MiPi Aharon, together with a warning from R. Yaakov Shaul Elyashar and the Jerusalem Beit Din. R. Alhadef also corresponded with R. Alfandari on the topic. R. Alfandari's lengthy responsum on the matter was later published in Gedolei Eretz Israel, Jerusalem 1975. Following rabbinic opposition, R. Yitzchak Abulafia retracted his ruling and forbade the marriage as well (see enclosed material).
To the best of our knowledge, the present manuscript by R. Alfandari, on this topic, was never published. It may be an addition to the published responsum, or a section of an additional responsum on the same topic.
R. Shlomo Eliezer Alfandari (ca. 1813-1930), leading Turkish rabbi. In his youth, he exchanged halachic correspondence with R. Akiva Eger (who passed away in 1837). He served as chief rabbi of Constantinople and Damascus. When he was about 100 years old, he immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in his final years in Jerusalem, where he passed away close to the age of 120. In his final year, the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs came to Eretz Israel specially to visit him, and they discussed kabbalistic matters together. He authored Responsa of Maharsha, Responsa of the Saba Kadisha, and more.
[1] leaf. Approx. 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Wear and tears, slightly affecting text.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $500
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Manuscript, rulings and responsa, piyyutim and sermons, by R. Yaakov Toledano and other Moroccan Torah scholars. [Meknes (Morocco), ca. 1880s-1920s].
Manuscript volume written by several Moroccan Torah scholars. The volume was in the possession of R. Yaakov Toledano, a prominent dayan in Meknes, author of Kehilat Yaakov, and was partially written by him.
The manuscript opens with several leaves of piyyutim composed by R. Yaakov Toledano, presumably in his handwriting (with deletions). These are followed by eulogy homilies and eulogistic poems – this part was presumably written by R. Yosef son of R. Refael David Berdugo, who wrote it for R. Yaakov Toledano. With R. Berdugo's calligraphic signature at the foot of one homily, alongside a calligraphic signature he designed for R. Yaakov Toledano.
The homilies copied in this manuscript were composed by various Maghrebi Torah scholars, including R. Shlomo, R. Avraham and R. Meir Toledano; R. David Hassin; R. Shlomo ibn Amar; R. Yitzchak Malka; R. Daniel Berdugo; R. Shlomo Berdugo; and others.
The manuscript also includes novellae, halachic rulings and halachic responsa, some of which were presumably authored by R. Yaakov Toledano.
Some of the contents of the manuscript was presumably never published. Some of the contents was also copied in other contemporary manuscripts, and may have been published. Most of the piyyutim at the beginning of the manuscript were published by R. Yaakov Toledano's son in a special section in Yismach Yisrael BeOsav, Meknes 1931.
R. Yaakov son of R. Moshe Toledano (1868-1921), a leading Moroccan dayan, member of the "Beit Din of Five". His writings were published in Kehilat Yaakov (Jerusalem 1972).
[266] pages (mostly written; approx. 40 blank pages). 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
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Manuscript volume written by several Moroccan Torah scholars. The volume was in the possession of R. Yaakov Toledano, a prominent dayan in Meknes, author of Kehilat Yaakov, and was partially written by him.
The manuscript opens with several leaves of piyyutim composed by R. Yaakov Toledano, presumably in his handwriting (with deletions). These are followed by eulogy homilies and eulogistic poems – this part was presumably written by R. Yosef son of R. Refael David Berdugo, who wrote it for R. Yaakov Toledano. With R. Berdugo's calligraphic signature at the foot of one homily, alongside a calligraphic signature he designed for R. Yaakov Toledano.
The homilies copied in this manuscript were composed by various Maghrebi Torah scholars, including R. Shlomo, R. Avraham and R. Meir Toledano; R. David Hassin; R. Shlomo ibn Amar; R. Yitzchak Malka; R. Daniel Berdugo; R. Shlomo Berdugo; and others.
The manuscript also includes novellae, halachic rulings and halachic responsa, some of which were presumably authored by R. Yaakov Toledano.
Some of the contents of the manuscript was presumably never published. Some of the contents was also copied in other contemporary manuscripts, and may have been published. Most of the piyyutim at the beginning of the manuscript were published by R. Yaakov Toledano's son in a special section in Yismach Yisrael BeOsav, Meknes 1931.
R. Yaakov son of R. Moshe Toledano (1868-1921), a leading Moroccan dayan, member of the "Beit Din of Five". His writings were published in Kehilat Yaakov (Jerusalem 1972).
[266] pages (mostly written; approx. 40 blank pages). 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears and wear. Open tears to several leaves, affecting text. New binding.
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![Manuscript, diwan – poems and piyyutim for various occasions. [Yemen, 18/19th century?].
Large format (tall and narrow). Ea](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/288.jpg "Manuscript, Diwan – Large Format – Yemen")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Manuscript, diwan – poems and piyyutim for various occasions. [Yemen, 18/19th century?].
Large format (tall and narrow). Early Yemenite script, by various writers. Supralinear vocalization in some places.
Includes over 150 poems and piyyutim, for various occasions. Includes many poems by the prominent Yemenite Torah scholar and poet, R. Shalom Shabazi.
[187] leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Tears and wear, affecting text in a few places. Worming. Several detached leaves. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Large format (tall and narrow). Early Yemenite script, by various writers. Supralinear vocalization in some places.
Includes over 150 poems and piyyutim, for various occasions. Includes many poems by the prominent Yemenite Torah scholar and poet, R. Shalom Shabazi.
[187] leaves. 34 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Tears and wear, affecting text in a few places. Worming. Several detached leaves. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $300
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Manuscript, Rambam's commentary on Mishnayot, Order Nezikin – including: Tractate Avot, with the Shemoneh Perakim preface. Copying of the Rambam's work in the original Judeo-Arabic. [Sanaa, Yemen], 1941.
Neat script, by two writers. The first (and main) part of the manuscript, until the middle of Tractate Avoda Zara, was written by R. Chaim Sha'er; the rest was completed by R. Yosef Korach, as he writes in the colophon on the final page.
The part written by R. Yosef Korach includes ornaments and headings in colored ink.
Including text of the Mishnah in Hebrew. The first writer added marginal glosses, mostly notes regarding textual variations.
Mori Yosef Korach (1913-1961), son and disciple of Mori Shalom Korach (1873-1953, dayan in Sanaa, leading Yemenite rabbi and prolific author). Served as teacher and Torah disseminator in Sanaa, and was one of the community leaders. He immigrated to Eretz Israel ca. 1950.
[221] written leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Original, elegant leather binding, with metal clasps and bosses; worming and minor defects. Leaves of Davar newspaper from 1938 used as pastedowns.
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Neat script, by two writers. The first (and main) part of the manuscript, until the middle of Tractate Avoda Zara, was written by R. Chaim Sha'er; the rest was completed by R. Yosef Korach, as he writes in the colophon on the final page.
The part written by R. Yosef Korach includes ornaments and headings in colored ink.
Including text of the Mishnah in Hebrew. The first writer added marginal glosses, mostly notes regarding textual variations.
Mori Yosef Korach (1913-1961), son and disciple of Mori Shalom Korach (1873-1953, dayan in Sanaa, leading Yemenite rabbi and prolific author). Served as teacher and Torah disseminator in Sanaa, and was one of the community leaders. He immigrated to Eretz Israel ca. 1950.
[221] written leaves. 23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor worming. Original, elegant leather binding, with metal clasps and bosses; worming and minor defects. Leaves of Davar newspaper from 1938 used as pastedowns.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $400
Sold for: $1,250
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Manuscript, Rambam's commentary on Mishnayot, Order Mo'ed. Copying of the Rambam's work in the original Judeo-Arabic. Sanaa [Yemen], 1942.
Neat script, with calligraphic headings. Illustrated title page. Ornaments, headings and last page in colored ink. Several illustrations in colored ink. Several marginal glosses, mostly textual corrections, added by the scribe.
The manuscript was commissioned by R. Chaim Sha'er.
Mori Yosef Korach (1913-1961), son and disciple of Mori Shalom Korach (1873-1953, dayan in Sanaa, leading Yemenite rabbi and prolific author). Served as teacher and Torah disseminator in Sanaa, and was one of the community leaders. He immigrated to Eretz Israel ca. 1950.
[1], 117 written leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Faded ink on several leaves, affecting text. Original, elegant leather binding, with metal clasps and bosses; minor defects.
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Neat script, with calligraphic headings. Illustrated title page. Ornaments, headings and last page in colored ink. Several illustrations in colored ink. Several marginal glosses, mostly textual corrections, added by the scribe.
The manuscript was commissioned by R. Chaim Sha'er.
Mori Yosef Korach (1913-1961), son and disciple of Mori Shalom Korach (1873-1953, dayan in Sanaa, leading Yemenite rabbi and prolific author). Served as teacher and Torah disseminator in Sanaa, and was one of the community leaders. He immigrated to Eretz Israel ca. 1950.
[1], 117 written leaves. 31.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, slightly affecting text. Faded ink on several leaves, affecting text. Original, elegant leather binding, with metal clasps and bosses; minor defects.
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![Manuscript, Noam Elimelech, by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. [Russia-Poland, ca. early 20th century].
Copying in Ashkenazic scr](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale90/291.jpg "Manuscript, Noam Elimelech – With Leaves from a Chabad \"Bichel\"")
Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Manuscript, Noam Elimelech, by R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. [Russia-Poland, ca. early 20th century].
Copying in Ashkenazic script of most of Noam Elimelech on the Book of Bereshit. Three leaves from a Chabad "bichel" bound at the end of the manuscript, with the beginning of the "Hashamayim Kisi" discourse by Rebbe Rashab, delivered on Parashat Vaera 1908.
[43] leaves. Lacking leaves from Parashiot Miketz-Vayigash. Coyping of Parashat Vayechi unfinished. Last leaf of Parashat Vayechi bound out of place. Overall fair-good condition. Several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and wear. Significant stains and open tears to several leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
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Copying in Ashkenazic script of most of Noam Elimelech on the Book of Bereshit. Three leaves from a Chabad "bichel" bound at the end of the manuscript, with the beginning of the "Hashamayim Kisi" discourse by Rebbe Rashab, delivered on Parashat Vaera 1908.
[43] leaves. Lacking leaves from Parashiot Miketz-Vayigash. Coyping of Parashat Vayechi unfinished. Last leaf of Parashat Vayechi bound out of place. Overall fair-good condition. Several leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains, including dark stains. Tears and wear. Significant stains and open tears to several leaves, affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $1,800
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Postcard with letter (2 lines) handwritten and signed by Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira, the Minchat Elazar. [Munkacs (Mukachevo), 1932].
Addressed to the philanthropist R. Eliezer Bollag of Baden. The letter is very concise, written with many acronyms, and signed by the rebbe.
On the verso of the postcard, there is a letter from the rebbe's attendant, R. Chaim Dov Greenfeld, writing on behalf of the rebbe. He informs that the rebbe is praying for the recovery of the person in question, and relays the rebbe's blessings for a complete and speedy recovery.
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Rabbi of Munkacs (1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Author of Minchat Elazar and many other Torah works.
Postcard. 15X10.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Addressed to the philanthropist R. Eliezer Bollag of Baden. The letter is very concise, written with many acronyms, and signed by the rebbe.
On the verso of the postcard, there is a letter from the rebbe's attendant, R. Chaim Dov Greenfeld, writing on behalf of the rebbe. He informs that the rebbe is praying for the recovery of the person in question, and relays the rebbe's blessings for a complete and speedy recovery.
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Rabbi of Munkacs (1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Author of Minchat Elazar and many other Torah works.
Postcard. 15X10.5 cm. Good condition. Stains.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Letter from the committee organizing the wedding of the daughter of the Minchat Elazar of Munkacs. With the addition of two lines handwritten and signed by the rebbe. [Munkacs (Mukachevo), Tevet 1933].
Addressed to the philanthropist R. Eliezer Bollag of Baden. Appeal (in Yiddish) for help in sponsoring the costs of the wedding of the rebbe's only daughter, which would be held in Shevat. With various details about the preparations for the grand wedding. Mimeographed typescript, on the rebbe's official stationery, completed by hand and signed by the members of the committee.
At the foot of the letter, the rebbe added words of blessing in his handwriting, with his signature.
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Rabbi of Munkacs (1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Author of Minchat Elazar and many other Torah works.
His only daughter (born to him in his old age, from his second marriage) married R. Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz (1915-1998), son of Rebbe Nathan David, a scion of the Biala dynasty. The wedding was documented in the press as the largest Jewish wedding of those times.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears to folds. Singeing to corners.
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Addressed to the philanthropist R. Eliezer Bollag of Baden. Appeal (in Yiddish) for help in sponsoring the costs of the wedding of the rebbe's only daughter, which would be held in Shevat. With various details about the preparations for the grand wedding. Mimeographed typescript, on the rebbe's official stationery, completed by hand and signed by the members of the committee.
At the foot of the letter, the rebbe added words of blessing in his handwriting, with his signature.
Rebbe Chaim Elazar Shapira Rabbi of Munkacs (1872-1937) was a leading Torah scholar, halachic authority, rebbe and kabbalist in his generation. Author of Minchat Elazar and many other Torah works.
His only daughter (born to him in his old age, from his second marriage) married R. Baruch Yehoshua Yerachmiel Rabinowitz (1915-1998), son of Rebbe Nathan David, a scion of the Biala dynasty. The wedding was documented in the press as the largest Jewish wedding of those times.
[1] leaf, official stationery. 29.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Wear and tears to folds. Singeing to corners.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
Opening: $600
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Manuscript, Aniyat Amen – eulogy on Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht, by R. Nachum Shemaryahu Shechter Rabbi of Huşi (Romania), [1933].
Neat manuscript (with deletions and emendations) handwritten by the author, presumably in preparation for the publication of the book. This work was published in 1936, in Cluj (Klausenberg) under the title "Sefer Aniyat Amen".
The eulogy was delivered on 21st Av, 30 days after the passing of the rebbe of Shtefanesht on 21st Tammuz. On the same occasion, R. Schechter eulogized Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Ițcani (Bukovina), nephew and presumed successor of R. Avraham Matityahu, who passed away shortly before him.
R. Nachum Shemaryahu Schechter (1886-1967), prominent rabbi of the Ruzhin dynasty. Served as rabbi in Darabani and Huşi, Romania. Immigrated to Jerusalem after the Holocaust, and served as rabbi of Kiryat HaYovel. A prolific author.
He was a close associate of Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht (Ștefănești; 1848-1933), famous tzaddik and wonder-worker, son of Rebbe Nachum of Shtefanesht – son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Rebbe Avraham Matityahu succeeded his father at the age of 21, and under his leadership, Shtefanesht grew to be an important Chassidic center. He served as rebbe for over 60 years. His gravesite in Eretz Israel serves until this day as a pilgrimage destination for prayer and salvation.
[2], 20 pages. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Extensive wear and marginal tears, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Enclosed is a printed edition of the eulogy: Aniyat Amen. Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca): Ipuron, 1936. With a picture of the rebbe of Shtefanesht and an additional printed front cover. New binding.
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Neat manuscript (with deletions and emendations) handwritten by the author, presumably in preparation for the publication of the book. This work was published in 1936, in Cluj (Klausenberg) under the title "Sefer Aniyat Amen".
The eulogy was delivered on 21st Av, 30 days after the passing of the rebbe of Shtefanesht on 21st Tammuz. On the same occasion, R. Schechter eulogized Rebbe Menachem Nachum of Ițcani (Bukovina), nephew and presumed successor of R. Avraham Matityahu, who passed away shortly before him.
R. Nachum Shemaryahu Schechter (1886-1967), prominent rabbi of the Ruzhin dynasty. Served as rabbi in Darabani and Huşi, Romania. Immigrated to Jerusalem after the Holocaust, and served as rabbi of Kiryat HaYovel. A prolific author.
He was a close associate of Rebbe Avraham Matityahu Friedman of Shtefanesht (Ștefănești; 1848-1933), famous tzaddik and wonder-worker, son of Rebbe Nachum of Shtefanesht – son of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Rebbe Avraham Matityahu succeeded his father at the age of 21, and under his leadership, Shtefanesht grew to be an important Chassidic center. He served as rebbe for over 60 years. His gravesite in Eretz Israel serves until this day as a pilgrimage destination for prayer and salvation.
[2], 20 pages. 27 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Extensive wear and marginal tears, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Enclosed is a printed edition of the eulogy: Aniyat Amen. Klausenburg (Cluj-Napoca): Ipuron, 1936. With a picture of the rebbe of Shtefanesht and an additional printed front cover. New binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
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![Letter signed by Rebbe Yisrael Hager of Vizhnitz, the Ahavat Yisrael. [Grosswardein (Oradea)?, Cheshvan] 1926.
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Auction 90 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 14, 2023
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Letter signed by Rebbe Yisrael Hager of Vizhnitz, the Ahavat Yisrael. [Grosswardein (Oradea)?, Cheshvan] 1926.
Written by a scribe, with the rebbe's full signature. Stamp of the rebbe at the top of the leaf. Letter of blessings for salvation, a complete recovery and good tidings. The rebbe also advises to follow the doctors' instructions.
[1] double leaf. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks and minor tear. Inscription in English on verso.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Written by a scribe, with the rebbe's full signature. Stamp of the rebbe at the top of the leaf. Letter of blessings for salvation, a complete recovery and good tidings. The rebbe also advises to follow the doctors' instructions.
[1] double leaf. 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Folding marks and minor tear. Inscription in English on verso.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
Category
Chassidut – Manuscripts and Letters
Catalogue