26.09.2016 - Auction No. 11

“Regarding the question on the operation, in my opinion, it can be done, because there is not danger in it” with the addition of a blessing from the Admor and his blessed signature. On the other side inscribed in English with the address of the sender, “Pinks, Russia”. The address of the receiver is in New York. With the Admor’s stamp from 1934. The Admor of Karlin, Rabbi Abraham Elimelech Perlov (1890-1942) was the 8th Admor in the dynasty of the Karlin Hassidut, who headed the hassidut from 1921 and was murdered in the Holocaust in 1942. In good condition.

Letter and testimony that “the woman Tema mother of the virgin Zelda” may marry the man under the Chupa. The testimony is signed and stamped by the Rabbi because the woman does not know how to write. 8 x 18cm. In good condition. Rabbi Moshe Shmuel was the son of the sage Rabbi Arieh Leib from Kovna, known as Rabbi Leibl Kovner), Rabbi of Kovna and first Head of it’s Beit Din. His sons were well known rabbis. (Uncle of Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Shapiro Z”L, Head of the Beer Yaacov Yeshiva on his name).

The letter in the blessed handwriting of Rabbi Moshe Yechiel Epstein to the kabbalist sage Rabbi Moshe Yair Weinstock on the subject of printing Rabbi Weinstock’s books. The page is written on both sides, including a second reply from the kabbalist sage Rabbi Moshe Yair Weinstock on a page written on both sides from the 28 of Sivan 5703 – 1942. Interesting content, in which Rabbi Weinstock discusses the distribution of funds to the needy. Signed. Includes envelope. Rabbi Moshe Yechiel Halevy Epstein (1889-1971) was amongst the greatest Admorim in his generation and a member of the Moetzet Gdolei Hatorah. Rabbi Moshe Yair Weinstock (1899-1982) was amongst the greatest kabbalists. He wrote 83 books.

Letter on a postcard to Rabbi Israel Porat on receiving his books. Rabbi Yechiel Yaacov Weinberg was a posek and was head of a Rabbinic Beit Midrash in Berlin. He published the manuscripts that survived the Holocaust as responsa under the name Seridei Eish.

1. Letter with a question regarding an arbitration, with the signatures of the heads of the community. On the reverse over 60 lines in the Rabbi’s blessed handwriting. 2. Page with about 30 lines in the Rabbi’s blessed handwriting. 3. An Halachic question in Yiddish from the community “Kahal Edat Yeshurun Erte, from the Holy Community of Satmer@ with the signatures of the heads of the community 4. A receipt for Rabbi Sperber on the purchase of a Sukka. 5. Letter sent to the Rabbi in 1948. Unidentified signature. 6. A recommendation letter for Rabbi Moshe Green from the Holy Community of Timisoara (Romania), to the Rabbi. Signature of the writer is unidentified. 7. Letter with Torah teachings from Rabbi Naftali Zvi Hacohen Schwartz, probably Beit Naftali to Rabbi David Sperber. 7 letter of assorted sizes and condition. Rabbi David Sperber, know as the sage from Brashov, was one of the greatest rabbis of Galicia and Romania. Born in Zbaltow in Romania in a family of Hassidim from Viznitz. Was a student of Rabbi Meir Arik. Became a Rabbi in 1907 and from 1921 became the Rabbi of Brashov. Wrote “Afarkasta D’Anya”. Became well known for releasing agunot after the Holocaust. In 1948 he immigrated to Israel and was among he heads of the Moetzet Gdolei Hatorah.

1. An original photograph of the Rebbe in his youth, with the photographer’s stamp. 9 x 13cm 2. “Hassidic Articles” booklet by the son of saints the Admor Shlita from Lubavitch in Riga, 1931. It narrates the words said by the Admor HaRayatz after he was released from prison. The Admor moved to Riga. 26 pages, the first page slightly damaged, the last 2, damaged or missing. 3. Proclamation from the Rebbe from 1942 by his appointee the Admor Shalita Shlomo Y. Leib Eliezrav, on the subject of writing a Torah scroll to welcome the Mashiach. Slightly torn. 4. A special envelope produced on the occasion of the 85th birthday of the Rebbe with a stamp relating to the lighting of the Shabbat candles “which the Rebbe was very fond of”. Nissan 5747 – 1987

The bill is laminated and incorporates a picture of the Rebbe and 6 original bags containg 2 10 agorot coins in each and an additional bag wih a 20 Israeli Lira coin “for those who light Shabbat candles”

A $1 bill given by the Rebbe on the 3rd of Kislev 1995. In very good condition.

May this be the year of the Mashiach’s wonders. In the occasion of the great day 11 of Nissan 5755 (1994), illustrated with the Rebbe’s home on 770. Diameter 4cm

1. Letter from Rabbi Meir Ashkenazy, local rabbi of Shenghai at the Far East Yeshiva in Shenghai, dated Sivan 5701 – 1940 to Rabbi Shmuel Aaron Shedratsky. In it he pleads to obtain exit permits from the blood land and ships. On official Yeshiva letterhead paper, in good condition, with filing holes. 2. Letter from Rabbi Pinchas Tordos Althuis, known as Pinye (1858-1963) to Rabbi Shmuel Shadrovitsky from 8 Tishrei 5714 – 1953. Interesting letter stating Chabad’s ideology. Rabbi Pinchas was a Hasid and a prominent member of Chabad in the Holyland, among the founders of Kfar Chabad. In good condition, with filing holes.

A letter for a good year from the Rebbe to the Hidden Righteous Rabbi Yosef Voltoch from Zlotshov Z”L, dated 1952. The Rebbe added in his blessed handwriting “success” and his blessed signature. Rabbi Yosef Voltoch from Zlotshov lived in the Old City of Jerusalem in his youth and everyday would secretly enter the famous Kabbalistic Yeshiva “Beit E-l” and watch the Kabbalists doings. We would sleep little and would prostrate himself at tombs of the righteous throughout Israel and was blessed with the revelation of their souls. In very good condition. There is a small hole at the centre of the letter, which does not affect the text.

year of the 150 anniversary of the passing of the Old Rebbe. The Rebbe added a few words in his blessed handwriting and the phrase “multifarious etc” and his blessed signature. Filing marks, otherwise in very good condition.

The Rebbe added “ with honor and blessings”, 3 lines in his blessed handwriting and his signature. In very good condition.

The Rebbe added in his blessed handwriting “Success” followed by “with honor and appreciation” and the blessing “Gmar Chatima Tova” and the end his blessed signature. The Kabbalist Rabbi David Cohen (1886- 1971)Z”L was a follower of the Hafetz Chaim and one of the leading students of Rabbi Abraham Yitzhak Hacohen Kook Z”L. Was known as the Nazir Rabbi. The letter is torn at the centre, with some damage to the text.

“Witness that the writings will be fulfilled literally, and a tribe from Israel will rise (Melech Hamashiach) and uproot all the sons of Seth and Israel shall triumph”. The Rebbe added a few words in his blessed handwriting and his signature. In good condition, with folding marks and some foxing stains.

A letter on the subject of “and you ate, and you were satisfied” with references to the Zohar and more. At the end four lines in his blessed handwriting “Success” and his signature. With folding marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Typed on paper with the letterhead “Machane Israel”, a thank you letter on the name of the company “Mishnaiot Be’al Pe” for the assistance in organizing the lottery party and blessing him. Concluding with the Rebbe’s customary blessing “Immediate repentance, immediate redemption” and “Machane Israel”. The right side of the letter is missing and there is a minor damage to the text, which was professionally restored.

known as the Frierdiker Rebbe or Rebbe Rayatz (1880-1950), dated 1946, regarding a girl who cannot walk. With folding marks, otherwise in very good condition.

known as the Frierdiker Rebbe or Rebbe Rayatz (1880-1950), dated 1945, a blessing for full recovery. With folding marks, otherwise in very good condition.

Rivka and Eliezer Inscribed with the versicle “Drink, my lord, she said and quickly lowered the jar to her hands and gave him to drink”.

An impressive copy that includes 26 works by the artist. Published during Schatz’s lifetime. The original cover is damaged. The images are printed in different sizes, each one pasted on a separate page, 38 x 28cm, on high quality paper. With an explanation on the work at the back in Hebrew, Yiddish and English. The monograph and the works are kept in the original leather portfolio that is slightly damaged. At the center is an original metal relief of an oriental figure surmounting the embossed title. Boris Schatz (1866-1932), was the founder of the Bezalel Academy and headed it until his death.

The Scribe Wood carving, signed with initials and inscribed Yerushalaim, 27 x 21cm In very good condition.

Bronze sculpture, signed Austin Proo and dated 1968, 40 x 41 x 13 cm. The sculpture depicts a Jewish couple at the “Mitzva Touch” dance, a traditional Hassidic dance by the bride and groom, a moment of spiritual elevation. A Hassid from Poland who came to Eretz Israel on the eve of World War II, and was a prominent member of a Hassidic community in Tel Aviv –Yaffo, told his children on his death bed that he danced twice the “Mitzva Touch” dance in his life with their mother. The first time on their wedding night in Poland and the second time on their first night in Eretz Israel. Why am I telling this before my death? continued the man and immediately answered: because at the first dance there were many observers but on the second one only your mother and myself participated and the Creator of the world saw from above at the joy in Eretz Israel for Heaven’s sake, when nobody is watching. At my last hour, I wanted to share with you this elevating experience. One of his descendants, who was very moved by the story commissioned this sculpture from an artist immediately after the death of the head of the family, to commemorated the special moment. The sculpture was kept in a cupboard and almost nobody saw it, except from some close family members, who knew the secret. This is the reason why the bride is wearing a simple dress and not a bridal one and the groom is wearing a cap and not a spudik as is customary to wear on Shabbat and special occasions. The present lot comes from a private collector who purchased it from the family and heard the story as conveyed. In very good condition.

A fine and colourful Sefirat Haomer board, hand written and painted on wood. Decorated with a jug flanked by leaves, surmounted by the title Sefirat Haomer. Starting with “LeShem Yichud” followed by the Omer blessing in red. At the center is a window to change the number of the days (numbers missing). On either side of the window are “La Menatzeach” and “Ana Bekoach”. At the bottom the prayer that follows the counting of the Omer and the dedication “For the remembrance of the soul of the woman Mrs Feigi, daughter of Rabbi Yaacov Hacohen. Passed away on the 15 of Tamuz 5716 (1955). Signed M. Yizikovich. 79 x 60cm. Psalms Chapter 107 hand written and painted on wood. “go to a city where they could settle” is illustrated by a settlement with a house amid vegetation. “He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness and broke away their chains” is illustrated by a prison. “He sent out his word and healed them” is illustrated by a red star of David and a bed. “For He spoke and stirred up a tempest and lifted high the waves” is illustrated by a ship at sea. At the bottom two menorahs with the dedication “ to the honourable Chaia Sara daughter of Rabbi Yehuda Arieh (Yizikovich) probably the mother of the artist. 52 x 31cm. Rare items in very good condition.

Gouache on parchment, 63 x 45cm England, 20th Century The Ten Commandments as they appear in Parashat Yitro, written in gold ink within blue cartouches, decorated with colourful flower motifs, menorahs and stars of David in gold. In very good condition.