Yismach Moshe on the Torah – Chassidic and kabbalistic homilies on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely). Part III, on Vayikra. Lviv: Franz Galinski, [1851]. First edition.
Handwritten glosses, some with references to Chassidic books (such as Degel Machaneh Efraim). These glosses appear to be handwritten by R. Abish Aryeh Shapiro, Rabbi of Hummené (1790-1872), son and successor of R. Yaakov Shapiro, Rabbi of Hummené (d. 1828), both leading disciples of the Rabbi of Rimanov.

[1], 2-42 leaves. 22.5-23.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Uneven trimming. Handwritten glosses to sides (some slightly trimmed). New binding.

The Yismach Moshe book series was edited and prepared for press by the author's grandson and close disciple Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, Rabbi of Sighet, author of Yitav Lev, and his glosses and additions are printed in several places.

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Yitav Lev, Chassidic, homiletical and ethical discourses on the Five Books of the Torah, by Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, Rabbi of Sighet. Sighet (Sighetu Marmației): Maramaroscher Actien-Buchdruckerei, 1875. First edition.

All five parts in two volumes. Main title page at beginning of the first volume, and five abbreviated divisional title pages for each book of the Torah.
The book was printed anonymously in the author's lifetime. The book title is an acronym alluding to the name of the author – "Yitav" stands for Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum. In his introduction, the author explains why he published his work anonymously. He cites the introduction of the Panim Meirot, who was in doubt "whether it's better for a person not to reveal who the author is, or whether there is an obligation to mention the author…". Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah humbly offers a resolution: "Regarding halachot that pertain to law, it is important to know who the author is and whether he can be relied upon… but regarding aggadah and ethics, what do we need to know the author's name for? The words are proven if they penetrate their listeners' hearts… So I decided it was better to conceal it, since I am ashamed to stand among the ranks of Torah scholars, since my soul knows my little worth…".

Five parts in one volume: [4], 2-141, [2] leaves; [2], 3-91 leaves; [4], 2-55, [2] leaves; [3], 2-80 leaves; [3], 2-52, 55-70 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears and worming to first and last leaves, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Includes all corrigenda leaves for all five parts, bound in various places in this volume.

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Responsa Ktav Sofer, Yoreh Deah, by R. Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, Rabbi and yeshiva dean of Pressburg (son and successor of the Chatam Sofer). Part I. Pressburg: David Levi and Avraham Alkalai, 1879. First edition.
• Bound with: Responsa Ktav Sofer, Yoreh Deah, Part II. Pressburg: David Levi and Avraham Alkalai, 1884. First edition.

Part I belonged to Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum, the Yitav Lev of Sighet – a signature appears on the endpaper (opposite title page): "Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum of Sighet"; apparently this is his handwritten signature. Other signatures and inscriptions by other writers appear on front and back endpapers, attesting that the book belonged to Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah, Rabbi of Sighet, with signatures by "Meir Schwartz" [apparently R. Meir Schwartz, the famous attendant of the Yitav Lev and his son the Kedushat Yom Tov in Sighet].
Other signatures and inscriptions on title page: "Yechiel Schwartz", "I attest, Naftali Teitelbaum" [R. Naftali Teitelbaum, who also signed on the back endpaper as "Naftali Teitelbaum Schwartz of Shinova(?)", was apparently a relative of the Yitav Lev].
Part II of Responsa Ktav Sofer in the present item was owned by R. Yechezkel Shraga Zitron, Rabbi of Encs (1899-1944, perished in the Holocaust), son of R. Ze'ev Wolf Zitron, Rabbi of Hajdúdorog (1857-1927) and grandson of R. Shmuel Frankel of Dorog – his signature on title page: "Yechezkel Shraga Zitron of Hajdúdorog, studied here in Hajdúdorog from Kislev 1920 until Shevat 1924" (on margins of title page is an identical inscription in German). Another inscription by "Yehonatan Binyamin—". Handwritten marginal gloss on one leaf.

Rebbe Yekutiel Yehudah Teitelbaum (1808-1883), the Yitav Lev, son of R. Elazar Nisan Teitelbaum Rabbi of Sighet, and son-in-law of R. Moshe David Ashkenazi – rabbi of Tolcsva who immigrated to Safed. He was a close disciple of his grandfather the Yismach Moshe – Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel, and a disciple of Rebbe Asher Yeshayah of Ropshitz. In 1833 (around the age of 25), he was appointed rabbi of Stropkov, and after the passing of his illustrious grandfather, he was selected to succeed him as Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely). He was then appointed Rabbi of Gorlice, and later of Drohobych. In 1858, he went on to serve as Rabbi of Sighet (Sighetu Marmației), capital of the Maramureș region, and founded a large yeshiva there, which numbered at its zenith two hundred students. In Sighet, he earned worldwide renown, and thousands of Chassidim flocked to seek his counsel, wisdom and blessings.

Two parts in one volume. Part I: [2], 2-75, [1] leaves. Part II: [1], 76-137, [1] leaves. Approx. 36 cm. Dry, brittle paper. Part I in fair condition (last leaves in fair-poor condition); Part II in fair-good condition. Stains, including dark stains. Creases and heavy wear to margins of several leaves. Many tears, including marginal open tears affecting text of some leaves. Many inscriptions on endpapers of Part I. New leather binding.

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Commentary of Abarbanel on Moreh Nevuchim, with comments Moreh LiTzedakah. Two parts. [Prague: Moshe HaLevi Landau, 1831]. First edition from manuscript, published by Moshe Landau (grandson of the Noda BiYehudah and a leading disseminator of the Haskalah), with his comments.

Copy of Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar, with several different ownership stamps of his. On leaf 1 appears a stamp from his youth, from his Sighet period, while other leaves contain his stamps from his tenure as Rabbi of Carei.

Rebbe Yoel Teitelbaum of Satmar (1887-1979), one of the great leaders of his generation, president of the Edah HaCharedit and leader of American Orthodox Jewry, and a pillar of Chassidic Jewry after the Holocaust. He served as Rabbi of Irshava, Carei and Satmar, managing in each of these places a large yeshiva and Chassidic court. He stood at the helm of faithful, uncompromising Orthodox Jewry in the Maramureș region. After escaping the Holocaust he reached the United States, where he reestablished Satmar Chassidut, which is one of the largest and most important Chassidic communities in the world today.

Copy missing title pages of both parts: VI pages, 6, 71 leaves; 58 leaves (originally: [4], VI pages, 6, 71; [2], 58 leaves). 20.5 cm. Varying condition; most leaves in good condition. Stains, including dampstains, wear and tears. Open tears to first two leaves and last two leaves, affecting text and repairs. Stamps. New leather binding.

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Yad Yosef, homilies following the order of the Torah and various occasions, by R. Yosef Tzarfati. Amsterdam: Immanuel son of Yosef Attias, 1700. Second edition. Two title pages, first illustrated with fine engraving.

Distinguished copy of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son R. Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha of Chernobyl. On second title page, ownership inscription "R. Zusha son of the Rabbi" and on margins of first title page is a similar inscription: "R. Zusha". On first title page, signatures and inscriptions: "Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha"; "Meshulam Zusha" and other inscriptions (the signatures do not appear to be in the handwriting of R. Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha, but rather inscriptions handwritten by disciples and relatives).
The inscriptions "R. Zusha son of the Rabbi" or "R. Zusha" are said to attest that this book was inherited from the books of Rebbe Aharon of Chernobyl and his son Rebbe Zusha of Chernobyl; at Rebbe Aharon's passing in 1872 the books were divided between his descendants, and each book was labeled with the name of the recipient.

Rebbe Aharon Twersky of Chernobyl (1787-1872), most senior rebbe of his generation, son of Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl and disciple of his grandfather the Maggid R. Nachum of Chernobyl.

His son, R. Yeshayah Meshulam Zusha Twersky (1814-1881), succeeded his father as Rebbe in Chernobyl (along with his brother R. Baruch Asher). Progenitor of distinguished Chassidic dynasties, including Rebbe Shlomo Bentzion Twersky of Chernobyl and his son-in-law Rebbe Yissachar Dov Rokeach of Belz.
Ownership inscription on second title page (partially deleted), dated 1726.

The author, R. Yosef Tzarfati (d. ca. 1640), served as Rabbi in Adrianople and later immigrated to Jerusalem. This book was heavily quoted in homiletical and Chassidic literature.

[3], 3-288, [12] leaves. 30.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Light wear. Worming, tears and open tears to first title page and a few other places, affecting illustrated title frame. Early stamps. New leather binding.

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