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• Malachei Kodesh. Jerusalem, [1862]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 66.
• Menorat Zahav, by R. Yisrael Ankaoua. Jerusalem, [1864]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 99.
• Tzavaah Yekarah – will of R. Alexander Ziskind of Horodna, the Yesod VeShoresh HaAvodah. Jerusalem, [after 1863]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 100.
• Toldot Yaakov by R. Yaakov Castro. Jerusalem, 1865. Sh. HaLevi, no. 118.
• Shaar HaMitzvot, by R. Chaim Vital. Jerusalem, [1872-1873]. Many glosses and additions in Oriental script. Sh. HaLevi, no. 199.
• Moadei Hashem and Keriei Mo'ed Machzor, Part I. Jerusalem, [1844]. Two title pages. Gatherings bound out of sequence, and lacking several leaves. Sh. HaLevi, no. 20.
• Toldot Adam, by R. Moshe David Ashkenazi Rabbi of Tolcsva and Safed. [Jerusalem, 1845 – copy lacking [2] leaves, title page and foreword]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 33. Stamps of the Beit Midrash of R. Michael Cypres HaKohen (a famous Beit Midrash in Kraków).
• Likutei Moharan Tinyana, by R. Nachman of Breslov. Jerusalem, [1874]. Somewhat damaged copy. Sh. HaLevi, no. 213. Without [3] leaves at end, with errata and additional tale (these leaves were presumably added after the printing, and appear in some copies only). Stamps and signatures.
8 books. Size and condition vary. Overall good condition. New bindings.
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The book was printed between 1875 and 1881 in two printing houses. The printing began in the printing house of R. Yoel Moshe Solomon, who refused to continue printing the book once he became aware of its polemic content. The printing was resumed in the HaIvri printing house (owned by R. Yitzchak Gościnny). Parts of the book were distributed before the printing was finished, which resulted in many variations between the copies of the book.
There are two known title pages (one with full text and one abridged), not appearing in all copies. The present copy contains the abridged title page. This copy also includes many leaves not found in most copies, see Hebrew description for details.
The author, R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger (1835-1922), author of Lev HaIvri, disciple of leading Hungarian rabbis. He was one of the most prominent zealots who fought the Reform and Haskalah movements, and continued this struggle after immigrating to Jerusalem in 1870. He was active in support of the Jewish settlements throughout Eretz Israel, and came into conflict with leaders of the Old Yishuv over his opposition to the methods of the Chalukah (distribution of funds), and over other matters. His opposition is voiced in the present book, which aroused a fierce dispute, with polemic booklets being published on both sides.
[1], 2-124, [17] leaves. Without one of the title pages, which was not included in all copies (see above). 27.5 cm. Printed in part on dry paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Minor tears, including minor open tears, slightly affecting text in a few places. Leaves trimmed close to text in several places. Stamps. New leather binding.
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Seven books and publications published by R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber of Ada: Talmudic novellae, aggadic novellae, and polemic booklets. Jerusalem, 1882-1891:
• Milchemet Chovah, polemic against R. Shlomo Ganzfried. Jerusalem: [Israel Frumkin], [1882]. First edition. Sh. HaLevi, no. 403.
• Milchemet Chovah, polemic against R. Shlomo Ganzfried. Expanded edition, Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny, [1885]. Lacking final two leaves. Sh. HaLevi, no. 508.
• Ofel UBochen, response to the Michseh LaOhel booklet by R. Shlomo Ganzfried. [Jerusalem: Shmuel Zuckermann, 1889]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 637.
• Erech Dal, on Tractate Arachin. Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny, [1885]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 522.
• Etz Avot, Part I, Aggadic novellae on Tractate Arachin and Pirkei Avot (chapters I-III). Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny, [1885]. Sh. HaLevi, no. 523.
• Temurat Todah, on Tractate Temurah. Jerusalem: Elchanan Tenenbaum, 1887. Sh. HaLevi, no. 607.
• Proclamation concerning the Corfu etrogim polemic. Jerusalem, 1891.
7 items, size and condition vary. New bindings.
R. Mordechai Eliezer Weber of Ada (1822-1892), disciple of the Divrei Chaim of Sanz. Served as rabbi in various Hungarian communities, later immigrating to Jerusalem where he published several works, including polemic writings against those at variance with the rulings of his teacher the Divrei Chaim. The main polemic he was involved in was against R. Shlomo Ganzfried, who disagreed with teachings of the Divrei Chaim in his book Oholei Shem. Several polemic works were published on both sides during the course of this controversy.
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• Chosen Yeshuot, kabbalistic commentary on Tractate Bava Kama. [Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny, 1879-1889]. The printing of the book was never completed, and it ends in the middle of a sentence (the book was published in installments between 1879 and 1889). Sh. HaLevy, no. 320.
• Or LaYesharim – Or Zarua LaTzadik, commentary on a passage of Tractate Yoma, based on the Zohar. Jerusalem: Isaac Hirshensohn, [1889]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 639.
• Or LaYesharim, novellae on Tractate Pesachim and other Talmudic topics, with Petil Techelet, against R. Gershon Chanoch Leiner of Radzhin's identification of Techelet. Jerusalem: Y.D. Frumkin, [ca. 1882-1890]. Sh. HaLevy, no. 690.
• Siddur with Kavanot of the Arizal, with the Tefillah LeMoshe commentary. [Jerusalem: Yisrael David Frumkin and others], 1898. The book was printed in installments in various Jerusalem printing presses. The printing presumably began in 1879, and ended in 1902.
• Mishkenot LaAvir Yaakov, Part I. Jerusalem: Isaac Gościnny and partners, [1881-1888].
• Mishkenot LaAvir Yaakov, Part II, with novellae on Tractate Berachot. Jerusalem, 1894.
• Mishkenot LaAvir Yaakov, Part II, with laws of mikvaot and techelet. Jerusalem: printer not indicated, [after 1900].
7 volumes. Size and condition vary. New bindings.
R. Hillel Moshe Meshel Gelbstein (1832-1908), disciple of the Seraf of Kotsk and the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch. In 1868, he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he concentrated on the study of topics related to the Temple, using his books to strengthen the fulfillment of the commandment of guarding the holy site.
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Se'u Minchah, Sephardi rite siddur for weekday and Shabbat evening prayers, with Tikkun Shabbat. Jerusalem: Shmuel HaLevi Zuckermann and partners, 1885.
224 leaves. 7 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains, including marginal dark stains to many leaves. Final leaf detached. Handwritten inscriptions and stamp. Original binding, partially detached, with defects.
Not listed by Sh. HaLevy.
Leaf 224 at end of siddur, with incantation against the evil eye, is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the NLI catalog.
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Pamphlet outlining the regulations of the Jewish ghetto of Cento, near Ferrara (Emilia Romagna region, northern Italy), including regulations pertaining to the physical structure of the ghetto, regulations applying to various aspects of life in the ghetto, as well as the opening and closing times of the ghetto during the various seasons, and regulations pertaining to the rights of the Jews to operate stores outside the ghetto.
The author, Stefano Durazzo (1594-1667), was a Catholic cardinal. In 1634, he was appointed papal legate in Ferrara, and in practice acted as ruler of the city. In October 1637, he relocated to Genoa, where he was appointed archbishop.
[2] leaves (3 printed pages). 27.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor creases. Minor marginal tears. Ink marking on first page. Paper wrappers, with some stains.
See: Cultura Ebraica in Emilia-Romagna, 1987, p. 509, 9.2:8.
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Report on the financial state of the Jewish community living in the Jewish ghetto of Rome, composed by an anonymous, non-Jewish Roman well-versed in the financial matters of the Jewish community. With a concise account of the community's income and expenditure.
See: Attilio Milano, The Ghetto of Rome, 1992, p. 96.
44 pages. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dampstains. Minor creases. Card cover (old).
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1. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei [edict for the Jews]. Manuscript booklet, which served to print the edict against the Jews of Reggio Emilia and all Jews living in the Duchy of Modena and Reggio, under the rule of the House of Este. The edict informs of the establishment of the ghetto in Reggio Emilia, and defines rules of conduct the Jews must abide by during Catholic holidays, and rules pertaining to commerce, teaching in the Jewish school, and the relations of the Jews with Christian citizens. The decree also revoked previous rights enjoyed by the Jews living in the duchy.
At the foot of the final page, inscription pertaining to the printing, including the name Gatti (Bartolomeo Gatti, compiler of the manuscript), dated 9th June 1670.
The edict was first printed in 1670 in Modena, by the printer Viviano Soliani.
[12] leaves (bound with string; without wrappers). 31 cm. Good condition. Stains. Marginal tears. Open tears from ink erosion, affecting text.
2. Two authorizations for the printing of the Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei edict, issued by the Modena authorities. Dated 10th and 11th June, 1670. Latin.
[1] double leaf (one written page). 30.5 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Minor marginal tears and open tears, two of them repaired with paper. Traces of glue. Inscription (contemporary) on one of the blank pages.
3. Grida Sopra Gli Ebrei, by Bartolomeo Gatti. "Reprinted in Modena" (Italian): Viviano Soliani, 1681.
The text in this booklet is identical to that of the manuscript (with the addition of marginal comments); this is the second printing of the edict, from 1681. The text is signed in print by jurist Bartolomeo Gatti.
16 pages. 21 cm. Good condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears, affecting text – professionally restored with paper. Leaves trimmed close to text, affecting marginal notes on p. 3. New binding.
Reference: Cultura ebraica in Emilia-Romagna by Simonetta M. Bondoni and Giulio Busi. Rimini, Luise, 1987. Pp. 500 and 506.
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Large format machzor, presumably for use by a chazan.
Vocalized, square script. Instructions in non-vocalized, square and semi-cursive script. Commentaries and additions in semi-cursive Italian script. Fine, decorated initial words and ornaments. Handwritten emendations and glosses throughout the machzor. Text corrected in several places with strips of paper containing amended text.
Comprises the prayers for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, with the text and piyyutim unique to the Apam rite – the rite of the three communities Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo, founded by French exiles who settled in the Piedmont region of Italy, following the French expulsion in the 14th century. While most exiles undertook the rite of the place they settled in, the members of these three communities maintained their original rite, thus preserving the early French prayer rite. This rite was never printed, and is extant only in early manuscripts.
[116] leaves. Approx. 38 cm. Good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Original leather binding, damaged.
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Neat Italian script, partially vocalized (semi-cursive and square script).
The manuscript opens with a title page stating: "Avraham Shimshon Artom son of the late R. Yonah Menachem. Here in Asti, 17th Elul 1791".
The manuscript opens with a prayer for livelihood, to be recited on the nights of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This is followed by other prayers. Additional prayer for livelihood on the final leaf.
The writer was presumably an ancestor of the Italian Artom family, renowned for preserving the Apam rite (rite of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo), which originates from the French rite, mostly lost after the French expulsion, yet preserved for several hundred years in the communities of Asti, Fossano and Moncalvo. The present manuscript does not however contain any of the unique Apam rite.
[26] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears, including open tears, not affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Card cover.
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Neat, vocalized square script, on thick, high-quality paper.
The manuscript opens with a prayer for livelihood recited on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur nights, including Psalm 24, followed by two kabbalistic prayer to be recited after the Psalm. Most printed books only include one of the two prayers.
The manuscript also includes a lengthy prayer to be saved from Satan's attempts to cause a person to deny his faith at his death; Hatarat Klalot and Hatarat Nedarim.
Colophon on final leaf.
[16] leaves. 22 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains and dark stains. Worming, wear and tears. Final leaf detached. Paper wrappers, worn and damaged.
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Manuscript handwritten by the author, in cursive Italian script. Each page is divided into two columns. The inner columns comprise the body of the work, while the outer columns contain additions, comments or corrected passages.
The author quotes extensively from works on kabbalah and ethics such as the Zohar, Reshit Chochmah, the Arizal, the Remez, and others, with the addition of many of his own novellae, as well as kavanot, numerical values, acronyms and kabbalistic allusions which he innovated.
The work opens with a brief rhyming preface, containing no biographic information on the author.
The work ends in the middle of a section, and was never completed.
54 written pages (and many blank pages; pages numbered 1-154). 20 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Closed and open tears, not affecting text. Original card cover, damaged.
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