1. Sefer Halachot Ketanot, Leket HaKemach – First and second part of responsa and inquiries by Rabbi Yaakov Chagiz. Published by his son, Rabbi Moshe Chagiz, who added his own responsa under the title Leket HaKemach.
Venice, 1704, printed by Alvise Bragadin.
Antique signature:
"This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord" (apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Meir Yehuda Osterreicher, Dayan in Alt-Ofen).
"This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord" (apparently in the handwriting of Rabbi Meir Yehuda Osterreicher, Dayan in Alt-Ofen).
Signature:
Yeshaya Schwartz.
Yeshaya Schwartz.
2. Sefer Korban Chagigah, discourses on halacha and aggadah by Rabbi Moshe Galanti, published by his grandson Rabbi Moshe Chagiz.
Venice, 1704, printed by Alvise Bragadin.
Signatures of Rabbi Shaul Adadi, with other antique Sephardic inscriptions and signatures.
3. Sefer Berachat Tov, discourses on the Torah and collections, by Rabbi Moshe Katz Narol, Av Beit Din in Metz. Published by his son Rabbi Tuvia HaKohen, author of Ma’aseh Tuvia, with additional notes and references under the title Keter Shem Tov.
Venice, 1711, printed by Bragadin. First edition. Endorsements by Rabbi David Oppenheim, Av Beit Din of Prague, and the rabbis of Constantinople.
The author’s name is indicated at the beginning of paragraphs in the introduction by his son: "I am Tuvia, the son of Rabbi Moshe Yirmiyah HaKohen, of blessed memory."
Marginal annotations and markings in the text denote the source of innovations: "Keter Torah" – the author’s insights; "Keter Kehunah" – writings by the author, his son-in-law, and son on behalf of their Kohen relatives; "Keter Malchut" – insights written by the author on behalf of his teachers and colleagues.
Self dedication from 1827, marking that the sefer was received as a wedding gift from Rabbi Chaim Deutschmann, Av Beit Din of Trebic and Kolin.
On the first page is the signature of Rabbi Binyamin Wolf Leib Fixel, Dayan in Neuměst (Nové Město), student of the Chatam Sofer and Rabbi Baruch Frenkel the Ta’am of Leipnik. He was born in Miava, served as a judge in Neuměst during the time of Rabbi David Deutsch, author of Ohel David. In 1833, he was appointed Rabbi of Obányi, but due to opposition from reformists, he had to leave his position and later became Rabbi of Mezátúr. He returned to Neuměst as a teacher and preacher for over thirty years until his passing on 17th Sivan 1868. A responsum addressed to him appears in Shu"t Chatam Sofer, Orach Chaim 105. His gravestone reads: "The renowned scholar, sharp and proficient, righteous and upright, our teacher Wolf Leib Fixel."
4. Sefer Shu"t Dvar Shmuel, by Rabbi Shmuel Abohab, one of the scholars of Venice, also known for his opposition to Sabbateanism. At the end is a treatise against the false messiah Shabbetai Tzvi and Nathan of Gaza.
Venice, 1720 – first edition.
Antique annotations in Sephardic script.
5. Sefer Todah Shleimim, by the Kabbalist Rabbi Yeshaya Bassan, a collection of teachings from earlier and later scholars.
Venice, 1741 – Only edition. Printed by the physician Yitzchak Foa.
6. Sefer Shemesh Tzedakah, Parts One and Two – responsa by Rabbi Shimshon Morpurgo, Av Beit Din and Rosh Yeshiva in Ancona.
Venice, 1743, printed by Vendramin. Only edition.
Two parts in one volume. Separate title pages for each part. The title pages are illustrated with depictions of Moses and Aaron, and a scene of the youth David defeating Goliath.
The author, the renowned Rabbi Shimshon Morpurgo (1681-1740), was one of the greatest rabbis of Italy and Rabbi of Ancona. In addition to his role as rabbi, decisor, and head of the yeshiva in Ancona, he also served as a community leader and provided assistance to all who sought help. When a plague broke out in Italy in 1730, Rabbi Morpurgo dedicated himself to saving lives and volunteered as a doctor. He left behind many writings, including responsa, sermons, and letters to contemporary rabbis. *Shemesh Tzedakah* was brought to print by his son, Rabbi Chaim Shabtai Morpurgo, and holds an important place in halachic literature.
7. Sefer Shu"t HaRadba, by Rabbi David ben Zimra. Printed by Meir Da Zara.
Venice, 1749. First edition.
Endorsements by the rabbis of Jerusalem, Livorno, and the general yeshiva in Venice.
Ancient Sephardic signatures and inscriptions:
"Avraham son of Moshe, the Lord preserve him, " "HaRav Avraham Mishlam, " "The deeds of the fathers are inherited by the children, the young and small Aharon son of Rabbi David, may the Lord preserve him." This book was left as an inheritance to his sons Aharon and Shmuel by our teacher of blessed memory.
"Avraham son of Moshe, the Lord preserve him, " "HaRav Avraham Mishlam, " "The deeds of the fathers are inherited by the children, the young and small Aharon son of Rabbi David, may the Lord preserve him." This book was left as an inheritance to his sons Aharon and Shmuel by our teacher of blessed memory.
Stamp of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Halevi Wolman.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Halevi Wolman: He was the son of Rabbi Yisrael Yaakov Halevi (Segal), Av Beit Din of Pinsk, who was the son-in-law of the renowned Rabbi of Kotsk, author of Zayit Raanan. He emigrated from Weryszów to Jerusalem.
8. Sefer Shitah Mekubetzet, Asifat Zekenim – novellae on tractate Bava Kama, by Rabbi Bezalel Ashkenazi.
Venice, 1762, printed by Bragadin.
First edition of one of the fundamental Seforim, collecting the principal teachings of the early sages on the tractate’s passages. It was composed and edited by Rabbi Bezalel Ashkenazi in his yeshiva in Egypt and Jerusalem, with the help of his students (including his disciple, the holy Arizal – see the journal *Yeshurun*, vol. 4, p. 934, and note 65 there).
Overall Very Good condition, Complete copies.
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