Rare & unique items, Collections, the Divrei Chaim and his family, Rabbi Akiva Eiger, Chassidut, Slavuta and Zhitomir, glosses of the great sages of the generation, Early Seforim.
Lot #97
Manuscript – Two Pages from Mishneh Torah by Rambam, Circa 13th Century.
Manuscript – Two Pages from Mishneh Torah by Rambam, Circa 13th Century.
A rare and ancient manuscript, consisting of two pages from Mishneh Torah by Rabbi Moses ben Maimon (Rambam), estimated to be from the 13th century.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #98
A unique and singular letter from the renowned Rabbi Shabtai Bass, author of Siftei Chachamim!
A unique and singular letter from the renowned Rabbi Shabtai Bass, author of Siftei Chachamim!
This letter, written by Rabbi Shabtai Shtrom-Bass, is addressed to his mechutan, R. Shimon of the holy community of Halberstadt. Rabbi Shabtai signs as: "Mechutan, Shabtai, called Sheftel, son of the Rav…"
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #99
Large Manuscript of Novellae on Talmudic Topics – Europe, circa 1780 – Unpublished Autograph.
Large Manuscript of Novellae on Talmudic Topics – Europe, circa 1780 – Unpublished Autograph.
A significant and extensive manuscript, an autograph by an unknown Torah scholar, containing novellae on various Talmudic topics.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #101
Responsa from the Gaon Rabbi Michael Bachrach, Av Beis Din of Prague, to the Gaon Rabbi Shmuel Landau of Prague: "B''h, I'm not an unborn child"
Responsa from the Gaon Rabbi Michael Bachrach, Av Beis Din of Prague, to the Gaon Rabbi Shmuel Landau of Prague: "B''h, I'm not an unborn child"
A responsum regarding the case of an agunah, in which both great scholars agree to permit her remarriage but for different halachic reasons, in the classic manner of Torah discourse.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #102
Fabulous Early Letter Entirely in the Holy Handwriting & Signature of the Great Rabbi Akiva Eiger – 1798.
Fabulous Early Letter Entirely in the Holy Handwriting & Signature of the Great Rabbi Akiva Eiger – 1798.
A highly important and early letter, entirely in the handwriting of our master, the Gaon Hageonim Rabbi Akiva Eiger, Av Beit Din of Märkisch-Friedland and Posen. The letter is addressed to the leaders and dignitaries of West Prussia and discusses the course of action concerning the royal decree, together with their brethren, the residents of South Prussia.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #103
Long and wondrous letter of Torah insights from Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Assad Ab''d Szerdahely to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman Ab''d Mako. 1857.
Long and wondrous letter of Torah insights from Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Assad Ab''d Szerdahely to Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman Ab''d Mako. 1857.
A remarkable and lengthy halachic and pilpul letter, spanning three densely packed sides, written by the esteemed Rabbi Aharon Shmuel Assad. The letter is addressed to the renowned Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, author of Yeriot Shlomo. Rabbi Aharon Shmuel begins with a gracious opening, filled with elaborate honorifics, poetic language, and intellectual compliments, acknowledging the effort he takes to respond despite his own pressing commitments.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #104
Letter from the Gaon Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, Av Beit Din of Mako regarding a Shidduch for his son. 1863.
Letter from the Gaon Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, Av Beit Din of Mako regarding a Shidduch for his son. 1863.
A lengthy letter from the renowned gaon, Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Ullman, Av Beit Din of Mako and author of Yeriot Shlomo, regarding a proposed match for his son. Sent to R. Moshe Yosef Friedman, a Sofer in Erlau. The letter also mentions the wealthy philanthropist R' Naftali Schwartz.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #105
A complete composition on the Torah & Sha''s by the esteemed Rabbi Mordechai Ephraim Fishel Sofer AB''D Csúsz and & Rava''d Budapest. The entire work is handwritten by his holy hand and has never been published.
A complete composition on the Torah & Sha''s by the esteemed Rabbi Mordechai Ephraim Fishel Sofer AB''D Csúsz and & Rava''d Budapest. The entire work is handwritten by his holy hand and has never been published.
A volume of discourses and Torah novellae by Rabbi Mordechai Ephraim Fishel Sofer, including what he heard from his teachers, the righteous and scholarly luminaries of his generation.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #106
Treatise by the Gaon Rabbi Yonasan Steif – A Response to the Authorities Regarding Jewish Ritual Slaughter. 1943. Historic!
Treatise by the Gaon Rabbi Yonasan Steif – A Response to the Authorities Regarding Jewish Ritual Slaughter. 1943. Historic!
A lengthy essay, entirely handwritten by the esteemed gaon Rabbi Yonasan Steif, Av Beit Din of Budapest. This was written in response to inquiries from the Hungarian authorities, who had posed various questions to the Jewish community seeking clarifications regarding kosher ritual slaughter (shechitah). Rabbi Jonathan provides detailed answers, citing sources from our tradition for each question, and offers guidance on how to address the authorities.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #107
Very Rare Letter from the Righteous Gaon Rabbi Levi Yitzchak HaLevi Fleischer, Ab''d Pilz, to...
Very Rare Letter from the Righteous Gaon Rabbi Levi Yitzchak HaLevi Fleischer, Ab''d Pilz, to... Very Rare Letter from the Righteous Gaon Rabbi Levi Yitzchak HaLevi Fleischer, Ab''d Pilz, to the Holy Rebbi Alter Meir David Yechiel of Wolbrom – 1874.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #108
Rare Letter from the Holy Brothers, Rebbi Yitzchak David and Rebbi Eliezer Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, to Their Nephew, the Holy Rebbi Alter Meir David Yechiel Rothenberg of Wolbrom.
Rare Letter from the Holy Brothers, Rebbi Yitzchak David and Rebbi Eliezer Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, to Their Nephew, the Holy Rebbi Alter Meir David Yechiel Rothenberg of Wolbrom.
A long and special family letter from the holy brothers, the esteemed Holy Rebbi Yitzchak David Biderman of Lelov and the esteemed Holy Rebbi Eliezer Menachem Mendel Biderman of Lelov, along with the esteemed Gaon Rabbi Binyamin Yehuda Leib Berenstein, to their nephew, the Holy Rebbi Alter Meir David Yechiel Rothenberg of Wolbrom.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #109
Letter of Blessings for a Speedy Recovery – Entirely in the Holy Handwriting of Maran the Divrei Chaim of Sanz ''we eagerly anticipate that you will recover from your illness, be healthy & whole with God’s help, & walk upon the earth for many long days''.
Letter of Blessings for a Speedy Recovery – Entirely in the Holy Handwriting of Maran the Divrei Chaim of Sanz ''we eagerly anticipate that you will recover from your illness, be healthy & whole with God’s help, & walk upon the earth for many long days''. A unique & special letter containing blessings for Refuah Shleima & longevity, addressed to the esteemed Rebbe Yitzchak Menachem Rottenberg of Wolbrom. The letter is entirely in the handwriting of the Maran Rebbi Chaim Halberstam, the Divrei Chaim of Sanz.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #110
An emotional letter from the Holy Rebbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova regarding a married couple.
An emotional letter from the Holy Rebbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova regarding a married couple.
A significant letter from the Holy Tzadik Rebbi Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinov concerning a dispute between a couple and how to resolve matters between them according to the ways of the Torah.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #111
Certification for a Shochet in the Holy Handwriting of Rabbi Aaron Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Biala-Bilitz, 1909. Very Rare!
Certification for a Shochet in the Holy Handwriting of Rabbi Aaron Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Biala-Bilitz, 1909. Very Rare!
A certification for the shochet, R. Nachman Einhorn, entirely handwritten by the Holy Rabbi Aaron Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Biala-Bilitz.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #112
Letter from the Holy Rabbi Aharon Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Bielsko-Biała, & his family. Extremely rare!
Letter from the Holy Rabbi Aharon Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Bielsko-Biała, & his family. Extremely rare!
A long and warm family letter filled with abundant blessings In the Holy handwriting & signature of Rabbi Aharon Halberstam, Av Beit Din of Bielitz-Biala, his wife, Rebbetzin Devorah (daughter of the renowned Rabbi Yehoshua Yitzchak Kliger, Av Beit Din of Greiding), their daughter Rebbetzin Gittel Levertov (wife of Rabbi Yisrael Levertov, a rabbi in Biala-Bielitz), their daughter Rebbetzin Chava Halberstam (1905–1930), and their son Rabbi Meshulam Yissachar Halberstam (who perished in the Holocaust Hy''d).
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #113
Shana Tova Letter from the Holy Rabbi Naftali Zvi Halberstam Ab''d Piekło, & his son, Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam, Ab''d Piekło. Rare!
Shana Tova Letter from the Holy Rabbi Naftali Zvi Halberstam Ab''d Piekło, & his son, Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam, Ab''d Piekło. Rare!
A handwritten Rosh Hashanah letter, bearing the signatures of both father and son—the holy Rabbi Naftali Zvi Halberstam, Av Beis Din of Glusk and Piekło, and his son, Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #114
Shana Tova Letter from the Holy Rabbi Naftali Zvi Halberstam Ab''d Piekło, 1923. Rare!
Shana Tova Letter from the Holy Rabbi Naftali Zvi Halberstam Ab''d Piekło, 1923. Rare!
A handwritten Rosh Hashanah letter, in the holy hand, the signature & stamp of the holy Rabbi Naftali Zvi Halberstam, Av Beis Din of Glusk and Piekło.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #115
Unique letter from the holy Rebbi Pinchas Menachem Yustman, the Siftei Tzadik of Pilz, explaining his refusal to accept the leadership of the Chassidim after the passing of the Sfas Emes.
Unique letter from the holy Rebbi Pinchas Menachem Yustman, the Siftei Tzadik of Pilz, explaining his refusal to accept the leadership of the Chassidim after the passing of the Sfas Emes.
Background of this extraordinary letter: After the passing of the holy Rebbi, the Sfas Emes of Gur, many of the great Chassidim of Gur began to seek guidance and leadership under Rabbi Pinchas Menachem Yustman. However, he distanced himself from them and refused to assume the role of Rebbe. At that time, his relative, the holy Gaon Rabbi Avraham Chaim Reuven Rottenberg of Wodzisław wrote him a letter urging him to accept the leadership and draw the Chassidim close. In response, the holy Rebbi of Pilz wrote the following letter.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #116
Kodesh Hakodoshim! Mazel Tov letter by the Holy Rebbe Ahron Rokeach of Belz. Fully in his Holy handwriting in the lifetime of his Holy father.
Kodesh Hakodoshim! Mazel Tov letter by the Holy Rebbe Ahron Rokeach of Belz. Fully in his Holy handwriting in the lifetime of his Holy father.
A Most Rare and Unknown Letter, Entirely in the Holy Handwriting and Signature of the Rebbe. Mazel Tov and Blessings in the Name of His Holy Father.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #117
Torah Insights in the Handwriting of the Brilliant Gaon of Zolkiew, the Righteous and Holy Rabbi Itzikel Rubin-Glickman, Ab''d Sosnowiec.
Torah Insights in the Handwriting of the Brilliant Gaon of Zolkiew, the Righteous and Holy Rabbi Itzikel Rubin-Glickman, Ab''d Sosnowiec.
Two pages of original Chiddushei Torah on Tractate Kiddushin.
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #118
Letter with Signatures of 11 Leading Rabbis – Including Signature of Rabbi Mordechai Rokeach of Belz, the "Bilgoray Rav" – Jerusalem 1945
Letter with Signatures of 11 Leading Rabbis – Including Signature of Rabbi Mordechai Rokeach of Belz, the "Bilgoray Rav" – Jerusalem 1945
Letter with signatures of prominent Rabbis and Rebbes in Jerusalem – thanking him for his donation to the Tomche Achim mutual aid society, which provided assistance to the ill and lent medical equipment. Jerusalem, [ca. 1945].
Estimated price
1000$
Lot #120
Two letters from the great Gaon Rabbi Shabtai HaKohen Rappaport, Av Beit Din of Włodzisław and Pińczów Hy''d.
Two letters from the great Gaon Rabbi Shabtai HaKohen Rappaport, Av Beit Din of Włodzisław and Pińczów Hy''d.
Letters by him are extremely rare and has only appeared once at a public auction.
Estimated price
1000$
Kabbalah, and exquisite silverware.