1. Sefer Amudeiha Shiva. A collection of sermons on Tanach by Rabbi Bezalel, a Maggid in the holy community of Slutsk in Lithuania.
Prague, 1674. Printed by the Sons of Judah B”k. Second edition.
The sefer contains sermons divided into seven “pillars”: Amud Brit Avraham, Amud Pachad Yitzchak, Amud Afar Yaakov, Amud Torah Moshe, Amud Korban Aharon, Amud Migdal David, and Amud Yeriot Shlomo.
Widely circulated in its time, this important work went through several editions. Over the years, many copies were lost, leading to numerous handwritten transcriptions, especially in Eastern countries.
Includes endorsements from leading sages of the era and is frequently cited in the works of Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai ( the Chida).
Antique Signatures: Dov Ber bar Harav Moshe Aharon, who was likely the father of Rabbi Moshe Aharon, the Av Beit Din of Kotno and the teacher of the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk.
Another signature: Yehuda Leib Katz.
Additional Notes: “For the Torah speech of the distinguished groom Mordechai, son-in-law of the nobleman Zalman…”
2. Sefer Tiferet Shmuel. A foundational sefer printed in all editions of the Talmud. Innovations on the Gemara, Mishnah, and Arba Turim, as well as critiques of the Rosh, authored by Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Kaidanover.
First Edition. Frankfurt, 1696.
Contains endorsements from great scholars such as Rabbi Yosef Shmuel of Krakow, Rabbi David Oppenheim, and Rabbi Gabriel of Metz. Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch, the author of Kav HaYashar and the son of the author, also contributed.
3. Sefer Chiddushei Halachot on Tractate Gittin. By the renowned Rabbi Avraham Broda.
First Edition. Wandsbek, 1731.
Extremely rare!
The title page bears the signature of the esteemed Rabbi Chaim, Av Beit Din of the holy communities of Lesla, Mezihod, and Schwerin. He was the son of Rabbi Yoel of Lesla and a student of the renowned Rabbi Akiva Eiger, with whom he corresponded extensively, as evident in Rabbi Akiva Eiger’s responsa and writings.
Initially, Rabbi Chaim served as a Moreh Tzedek in the community of Akzin. Later, he returned to his hometown of Lesla, then was appointed as rabbi of Mezihod, and finally became the Av Beit Din of Schwerin.
Rabbi Avraham Broda was a leading figure in Ashkenazi Jewry and the forebear of Rabbi Akiva Eiger. His teachings were posthumously published by his students.
4. Sefer Chiddushei HaRashbatz. Includes annotations on Tractate Niddah, rulings on Tractate Rosh Hashanah, and commentary on Tractate Kinim by Rabbi Shimon ben Tzemach Duran (Rashbatz).
First Edition. Livorno, 1745.
Signature of Rabbi Zechariah Kalif of Fürth.
Rabbi Zechariah Kalif was a devout, saintly, and mystical scholar, one of the prominent leaders and benefactors of the Fürth community. Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz mentions him in his approbation to the sefer Bechinat Olam (Fürth, 1744):
"During my time in the holy community of Fürth, I stayed in the house of the nobleman and scholar, the distinguished and revered Rabbi Zechariah Kalif, may he be blessed and preserved." Rabbi Kalif is also referenced in Eybeschutz’s work Luchot Edut.
Ownership inscription of the above Rabbi Zechariah Kalif signed by "Lipman Zuntheim, currently studying at the Fürth yeshiva."
Signature Zanuvil Strauss.
5. Sefer Mar’eh Kohen on Tractate Zevachim. By Rabbi Yehuda ben Yaakov Cohen of Lissa, a descendant of the Siftei Kohen (Shach).
Only Edition. Frankfurt, 1776.
6. Sefer Ateret Eliyahu. Commentary on Tractates Zevachim and Menachot by Rabbi Eliyahu Zak Shidlow.
First Edition, Fürth, 1776. With many approbations from leading Ashkenazi rabbis of the time.
On the title page the signature of the pious and righteous Rabbi Akiva Lehren. (1755–1877). Torah and wealth were united at his table. Rabbi Akiva Lehren was a prominent philanthropist and one of the foremost activists for the benefit of the Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisrael and other communal needs of the time.
For a significant period, he led the Pekidim and Amarkalim organization, which carried out vital work raising funds to support the Jewish community in the Holy Land. Rabbi Akiva married the daughter of his uncle, Rabbi Zvi Hirsch, and was a leader of the Amsterdam community. He was also at the forefront of opposition to the reformist movements and strongly resisted any changes to traditional Judaism.
At his funeral, around 5,000 people attended. Besides his wealth and activism, he was a significant Torah scholar. In his eulogy, Rabbi Diner, the rabbi of Amsterdam, said: “He was a sharp and knowledgeable scholar, and Torah was his constant pursuit throughout the day.” Rabbi Akiva was esteemed and praised by the great sages of his generation, including the Malbim, who wrote glowingly about him.
7. Sefer She’eilot U’Tshuvot of the Rama of Pano. Dyhernfurth, 1788.
On the title page: The signature of Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz, Av Beit Din of Lositz. On the flyleaf: An ownership inscription indicating that the sefer belonged to him.
Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz of Kotsk (d. 1917) was the son of Rabbi Bunim Mordechai and a descendant of Rabbi Yehuda Leib Eybeschutz, the brother of the famed Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz, Av Beit Din of the prominent communities of Altona, Hamburg, and Wandsbek, and author of Kreiti uPleiti, Urim VeTumim, and many other works.
Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz of Kotsk devoted his life entirely to Torah study and service of God, dedicating his days and nights to learning and teaching. A sharp and accomplished scholar, he was deeply learned and a teacher to many students. He served as the Av Beit Din of Lositz. His writings, including responsa and novellae, were published under the title Tiferet Yehonatan (Otzar HaRabbanim #7482).
8. Sefer Avkat Rochel. By Rabbi Makhir ben Yitzchak, teacher of Rashi. Lviv, 1792.
9. Sefer Bechinat Olam. By Rabbi Yedaya HaPenini with commentary by Rabbi Moshe Galanti. Vienna, 1804.
10. Sefer HaRashba By Rabbi Shlomo ibn Aderet (Rashba). Prague, 1808.
11. Sefer Ta’alumot Chochma: A commentary on Kohelet by Rabbi Yaakov of Lissa, the renowned author of Chavat Da’at, Netivot HaMishpat, and other significant works.
First Edition: Dyhernfurth, 1819.
12. Sefer Bikurei Yaakov. Commentary on Sukkah and Lulav laws by Rabbi Yaakov Ettlinger ( the Aruch LaNer).
First Edition. Altona, 1836.
13. Tractate Megillat Ta’anit. With commentary and additional notes compiled by Rabbi Yehuda ben Menachem of Krotoscin.
Warsaw, 1839. Second Edition. Printed by David Shklaver.
Overall Good - Great Condition, Complete Copies, Elegant Leather or New bindings with owners name.
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