1. Responsa of the Rashbash, one of the important legal texts. Questions and responses by Rabbi Shlomo ben Shimon Duran, the son of the Rashbatz.
First Edition. Livorno, 1742.
The manuscript was in the possession of Rabbi Malachi HaKohen, author of Yad Malachi, who gave permission for it to be published. The wealthy Abraham Meldola brought the work to print. Includes approbations from Yad Malachi, Mishnat Chassidim, and others.
In section 195, there is a responsum on the topic of escaping a plague. The author was asked about the reasoning behind fleeing a city during a plague when it has already been decreed on Rosh Hashanah whether a person will live or die. This is an important and interesting answer from the author. In sections 89-90, there are responses concerning Anusim (forced converts) and their return to Judaism, which are foundational responsa on these laws.
Signature: Rabbi Shlomo Mozari.
Stamp: Chaim Tzvi Friedman, Shochet uBodek , Ada.
2. Another copy of the above sefer.
3. Sefer Lechem Yehuda, a work on Yad HaChazaka of the Rambam by the great Rabbi Yehuda Ayash, one of the prominent rabbis of Algeria.
First Edition. Livorno, 1745.
On the last page is an old Mohel Book recording circumcisions from 1771–1790. In ancient Ashkenazi script, it records 50 circumcised children; this seems to be of significant historical value.
4. Sefer Siach Yitzchak, similar to a Shita Mekubetzet, on Tractate Yoma, compiled and edited from manuscripts by Rabbi Yitzchak Nunes Weiss.
First Edition. Livorno, 1766.
Stefansky Sifrei Yesod, 89.
5. Sefer Machaneh Reuven, novellae on the Talmud, with clarifications according to the Rambam and other halakhic authorities, by Rabbi Reuven Zelig ben Yisrael Eliezer.
First Edition. Livorno, 1777.
6-8. Sefer Mateh Yehuda on the Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, volumes 1-2. Volume 1 was printed with the text of the Shulchan Aruch, authored by Rabbi Yehuda Ayash.
The title page of Volume 1 bears the signatures of Rabbi Shlomo Yaakov Sattihon and Rabbi Yaakov Abadi, [prominent scholar of Aleppo].
Printed along with his Sefer Shevet Yehuda on Shulchan Aruch Yoreh Deah, part 2 [sections 150, 334-403, including collections and responsa].
Rare First Edition. Livorno, 1783. Printed by Avraham Yitzchak Castilho and Eliezer Saadon.
9. Sefer Mizbach Kapara with Reno LeYaakov, novellae by early authorities on the Order of Kodashim. Includes novellae and discourses by Rabbi Yaakov Piattusi.
First Edition. Livorno, 1810.
Dedication to Midrash Shemaiah Angel.
10. Sefer Be’er Moshe, a commentary on Tractate Nazir by Rabbi Moshe Kreif.
Only Edition. Livorno, 1852.
Inscribed on the title page by Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Bitito, who received the sefer from Rabbi Moshe Shaltiel.
Rabbi Raphael Yitzchak Bitito was among the prominent rabbis and public figures of the Moroccan Jewish community in Jerusalem. He was part of the "Seven Lights" council chosen to serve as supervisors and treasurers for all communal matters of the Moroccan Jews in the holy city, with authority to enact decrees, impose fines, and administer punishments as they saw fit. It appears he was either the father or brother of Rabbi Nachman Bitito, who later served as chief rabbi in Jerusalem.
11. Keruv Memushach, Torah novellae exploring Talmudic seas and Yad HaChazaka of the Rambam, as well as principles of the Talmud. Novel insights from Rabbi Shlomo Alfasi II and Rabbi Chaim Alfasi, sons of Rabbi Masoud Alfasi.
First Edition. Livorno, 1859.
Overall Great Condition, Complete copies
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