1. Sefer Divrei Yosef, a collection of sixty-eight halachic responsa by the esteemed Kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Irgas, author of Shomer Emunim, whose Torah wisdom illuminated Livorno, Italy.
Only Edition. Livorno, 1742, printed by Avraham Meldola.
Contains an extensive introduction by Rabbi Malachi HaKohen, the author’s student and author of Yad Malachi, and an introduction by the author’s son, Rabbi Avraham Irgas.
Self Dedication on the title page by Rabbi Yitzchak Berjilon, who received the sefer from his friend the Rambez, Gibraltar, 1870.
Rabbi Yitzchak Berjilon was the son of Rabbi Shmuel Berjilon, one of the Torah scholars of Tetouan. Later, he became the head of the Or Torah Yeshiva in Gibraltar.
2. Sefer Hilchot Yom Tov (Maharit Algazi).
First edition. Livorno, 1794.
Comprehensive commentary with profound analysis by Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi. The sefer explores Ramban’s rulings on Bechorot and Challah, printed here for the first time from a manuscript discovered by Maharit Algazi.
With significant Sephardic signatures and annotations. One interestingly quoting the Gaon Rabbi Avraham Bing.
interestingly quoting the Gaon Rabbi Avraham Bing.
3. Another copy of the above sefer.
4. Sefer Chidushei HaMeiri on Tractate Shabbat.
First edition. Livorno, 1794.
Published at the request of leading rabbis from Jerusalem, including an endorsement page by Rabbi Yom Tov Algazi, Rabbi Raphael Yosef Bar Rabi, Rabbi Yitzchak Kobo, Rabbi Yehuda Burla, Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Yosef Muyahas, Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Suranaga, Rabbi Avigdor Azriel, and Rabbi Israel Yaakov Burla. The manuscript was brought to Livorno by Rabbi Shmuel Sanguineti after various travels.
Additional endorsements from Rabbi Chaim Modai and Rabbi Yitzchak Maiyo of Izmir.
5. Sefer Mizbach Kapara with Rino LeYaakov, insights by early sages on the Order of Kodashim, including teachings and sermons by Rabbi Yaakov Fitoussi.
First edition. Livorno, 1810.
Rabbi Yaakov bar Avraham Fitoussi was a prominent rabbi in Tunis, a student of Rabbi Yosef Zarqa. He later moved to Jerusalem and served as an emissary to North Africa, where he passed away. Rabbi Fitoussi authored numerous works, some published during his life and others posthumously.
6. Sefer Sadeh Yitzchak on the Talmud, by the sage and philanthropist Rabbi Yitzchak Gueta from Tripoli.
First edition. Livorno, 1846–1847, printed by Eliezer Menachem Ottolenghi.
Inscription on the title page:
“Purchased by Mordechai Yisrael.”
“Purchased by Mordechai Yisrael.”
7. Sefer Bnei Simichi, commentary on various Tractates by Rabbis Yehuda HaKohen Yitzhaki and Rabbi Yaakov Artabi, along with insights on Tractate Shabbat by Rabbi Yehuda’s father, Rabbi Yitzchak Chai HaKohen.
Only Edition. Livorno, 1852.
8. Sefer Brit Avot, sermons on the Torah and holidays, commentary on the Haggadah, collected works on Shulchan Aruch and the Talmud, and responsa, by Rabbi Avraham Coriat
Only Edition. Livorno, 1862.
Signature of
“Hatzair Shimon Avikatzitz, 1912.”
“Hatzair Shimon Avikatzitz, 1912.”
Rabbi Shimon Avikatzitz (1879–1959) was the head of the Keter Torah Yeshiva in Casablanca, a dayan, and a prominent figure at the Etz Chaim Yeshiva in Mogador. He authored Sas Anochi, Palgei Mayim, Ach Tov L’Yisrael, and Rach V’Tov.
Overall Great Condition, Complete copies
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