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This significant Hebrew literary work combines traditional Jewish and secular Italian literature, featuring poetry and prose on diverse subjects including satires, laments, and religious poems. Notably, it contains the first printed version of \"Yigdal\" and includes the first illustrations of the zodiac printed in a Hebrew book. The text is in Hebrew, measuring 20 cm, with a modern elegant leather binding. Though missing initial and final pages, these are supplied in high-quality facsimile, with the remaining 141 of 160 pages in good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.844Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$7,000 - $9,000","currency":"USD","id":18106,"category":{"en":"Incunabula","he":"אינקונבולה"},"estimateMin":7000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17967/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17967/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17967/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17967/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17967/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"rosh amana , principles of faith, by \n r' yitzchak abarbanel . venice: marco antonio giustiniani, [1545]. second edition. \n \n the first edition was printed forty years earlier in constantinople (in the book nachalat avot). on the verso of the title page: \"poems composed by r. yehuda abarbanel, son of the illustrious author\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 34. \n \n \n size : 20.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition, stains, modern half leather binding.","he":"ספר \n ראש אמנה , בו שרשי וראשי האמונות, \" \n חברו שר וגדול בישראל אדון יצחק אברבנאל\" . ונציה, [ש\"ה 1545]. דפוס מארקו אנטוניו יושטיניאן. מהדורה שניה. \n \n \n המהדורה הראשונה נדפסה בקושטא ארבעים שנים קודם לכן (בספר \"נחלת אבות\"). מעבר לשער \"שירים שעשה החכם ה\"ר יהודה אברבנאל בן השר המחבר\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n ל\"ד דף \n \n \n 20.5 ס\"מ \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים, כריכה מחצית עור מודרנית."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"2","title":{"en":"rosh amana, by r. yitzchak abarbanel, venice 1545.","he":"ספר ראש אמנה - ונציה, ש\"ה - \"חברו שר וגדול בישראל אדון יצחק אברבנאל\""},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17967/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":750,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a second edition of \"Sefer Rosh Amanah\" by Isaac Abravanel, printed in Venice in 1545 by Marco Antonio Giustiniani. The book, focusing on the principles of faith, is a significant work of Hebrew theology. It includes additional poems by Judah Abravanel, Isaac's son, featured after the title page. The volume measures 20.5 cm, comprises 34 leaves, and is bound in a modern half-leather cover. Despite some stains, it remains in very good condition.","soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.845Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":17967,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17936/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17936/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17936/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17936/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17936/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17936/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"kinas sofrim,  work on the sefer hamitzvot l\u2019harambam, by rabbi chananya kazis. leghorn [1740]. only edition.  \n printed with: chok l\u2019yisrael . comments on the pri chadash by rabbi chananya kazis. leghorn [1740]. first edition. \n  \n pages : 4, 39, 1, 23. \n size : 21 cm. \n condition : fine condition, some stains, vellum binding.","he":"קנאת סופרים / חק לישראל ליוורנו ת\"ק. \n \n 1. ספר \n קנאת סופרים , תשובות להשגות על ספר המצוות להרמב\"ם. מאת הגאון רבי חנניה קזיס. ליוורנו ת\"ק. מהדורה ראשונה. [4] לט [1] דף. \n \n \n \n \n 2. נדפס במקור עם קונטריס \n חק לישראל ליוורנו ת\"ק, מהדורה יחידה. \n \n \n על ספר פרי חדש, מאת הגאון רבי חנניה קזיס, \n \n \n כג דף. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, כתמי רטיבות."},"lotNumber":"3","title":{"en":"kinas sofrim - chok liyisroel, leghorn 1740, first edition.","he":"קנאת סופרים - חק לישראל ליוורנו ת\"ק. מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17936/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot includes two first edition Hebrew texts printed in Livorno in 1740 (ת\"ק). The first is \"Kinat Sofrim,\" written by Rabbi Hanania Kazis, offering responses to objections against Maimonides' Sefer Hamitzvot, comprising 39 leaves. The second is the \"Chok L'Israel\" pamphlet, also by Rabbi Hanania Kazis, discussing the book \"Pri Chadash,\" consisting of 23 leaves. Both texts are bound together and exhibit signs of dampstains but are generally in good condition. The items are important examples of 18th-century Jewish scholarly work printed in Livorno.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.847Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":17936,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"}},{"startPrice":180,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17938/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17938/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17938/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17938/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17938/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17938/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"masas binyamin . metz 1776. \n \n halachic responsa authored by r. binyamin aaron solnick. \n \n \n r' binyamin aaron solnick (died 1620) was a disciple of the re\u2019mah and the ma\u2019harshal. he was one of the greatest poskim of his era and corresponded extensively with the other great rabbinical leaders of his period including the se\u2019mah, levush and ma\u2019haram lublin. \n \n \n with approbation of r. aryeh leib of metz (shaagas aryeh). \n \n \n printed on the title page \u201cby the grace of our beloved king louis xvi of france\u201d. this is crossed out, presumably in the spirit of the french revolution. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  library stamps of r' shmuel yitzchak hillman while he was still in barzin.  \n \n \n r' shmuel yitzchok hillman (1868-1953), was born in kovno, lithuania and received semicha from the aderes, r. refoel shapiro, r. meir simcha, and the ridvaz. in 1897, he was appointed rov of barzin. in 1908, he was appointed as rov in glasgow scotland, where he founded a beis din. in 1914, he was appointed as a dayan in the london beis din. in 1934, he settled in yerusholayim where he co-founded yeshivas ohel torah together with his son-in-law r. yitzchok eisek halevy herzog, where many outstanding talmidei chachomim studied. he authored the ohr hayoshor series on shas and other topics. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 1, 91, the last 2 pages (the chidushei dinim) are bound after the haskamos. \n \n \n size : 20 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition, original binding.","he":"משאת בנימין . מיץ תקל\u201dו 1776 \n \n שו\u201dת מאת ר\u2019 בנימין אהרן סולניק \n \n \n ר\u2019 בנימין אהרן סולניק (נפטר בשנת ש\u201dפ-1620) היה תלמיד של הרמ\u201dא והמהרש\u201dל. הוא היה אחד מגדולי הפוסקים בדורו וערך תכתובת נרחבת עם רבנים גדולים נוספים בדורו כולל הסמ\u201dא, הלבוש והמהר\u201dם לובלין \n \n \n עם הסכמה מר\u2019 אריה לייב ממיץ שאגת אריה \n \n \n בעמוד השער מודפסות המילים \u201cבחסד אדונינו המלך האדיר לואי ששר עשר מלך צרפת יר\u201dה\u201d. מילים אלו מחוקות, ככל הנראה ברוח המהפכה הצרפתית. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  חותמות של הגאון ר' שמואל יצחק היללמאן, בזמן שהוא עדיין היה רב בברעזין.  \n \n \n ר\u2019 שמואל יצחק הילמ ן (תרכ\u201dח- תשי\u201dג 1868-1953), נולד בקובנא, ליטא, וקיבל סמיכה מהאדרת, ר\u2019 רפאל שפירא, ר\u2019 מאיר שמחה, והרידב\u201dז. בשנת תרנ\u201dז (1897), מונה לרב בברזין. בתרס\u201dח (1908), נתמנה לרב בגלאזגו, שם הקים בית דין. בתרע\u201dד (1914), מונה לדיין בבית הדין של לונדון. בשנת תרצ\u201dד (1934), התיישב בירושלים וייסד בה יחד עם חתנו ר\u2019 יצחק אייזיק הלוי הרצוג את ישיבת אוהל תורה. בישיבתו למדו תלמידי חכמים מופלגים. חיבר ספר אור הישר על הש\u201dס. \n \n \n  \n \n \n 1, 91 דפים, שני דפים האחרונים (החידושי דינים) כרוכים לאחר ההסכמות. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב מציון, כריכה מקורית."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"4","title":{"en":"magnificent copy! masas binyamin. metz 1776, copy of r' shmuel yitzchak hillman.","he":"עותק מפואר! משאת בנימין. מיץ תקל\u201dו, העותק של הגאון ר' שמואל יצחק היללמאן, בזמן שהוא עדיין היה רב בברעזין."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17938/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a luxurious copy of \"Mas'at Binyamin\" (שו\u201dת משאת בנימין), a collection of responsa by Rabbi Benjamin Aaron Solnik, printed in Metz in 1776. The book bears the stamps of Rabbi Shmuel Yitzchak Hillman, who was a rabbi in Berezin at the time. It includes an approbation from Rabbi Aryeh Leib of Metz, known as Shaagat Aryeh. A notable visual feature is the effacement of the phrase \"בחסד אדונינו המלך האדיר לואי ששר עשר מלך צרפת יר\"ה\" (By the grace of our majestic King Louis XV of France), likely due to the French Revolution. The book is in excellent condition with its original binding, comprising 91 leaves.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.848Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17938,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17939/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"yad haktana , lemberg 1800, first edition, composition on the 613 mitzvahs by rabbi dov berish gottlieb. \n rare approbation by the yismach moshe while he was still the rav in shineva.  \n  \n pages : 2, 140, 133-363. \n size : 21 cm. \n condition : over all in very good condition, last page has small damage, the heading of some pages are cut, first few pages has a stain, front cover is loose.","he":"ספר יד הקטנה על תרי\"ג מצות נדיר תק\"ס עם הסכמת הישמח משה זצ\"ל בעת מגורו בשינאווא. \n  \n  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, לדף האחרון נזק קטן, הכותרת של חלק מהדפים נחתכים, בדפים הראשונים יש כתם, הכריכה הקדמית רופפת."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"5","title":{"en":"yad haktana, lemberg 1800, first edition, approbation by the yismach moshe while he was still in shineva.","he":"יד הקטנה, למברג תק\"ס, דפוס ראשון, הסכמת הישמח משה זצ\"ל בעת מגורו בשינאווא."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17939/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare first edition of \"Yad HaKetana,\" a Hebrew book on the 613 commandments, printed in Lemberg in 1800 (תק\"ס). The volume includes an approbation from the \"Yismach Moshe\" (Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum) from his time residing in Shinova. Although generally in very good condition, there is minor damage to the last page, some cropping of page titles, and stains on the initial pages. The front cover is loose, and the book's title page features decorative flourishes.","soldPrice":340,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.849Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17939,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":120,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17944/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"mateh efraim - elef lamateh , the laws and customs of elul and the high holidays, the classic authoritative work on this subject, widely studied throughout the jewish world. zalkova 1834, by r' efraim zalman margolius. first edition. \n stefansky, sifrei yesod 206. \n  \n rabbi efrayim zalman margulies (1761-1828), son of rabbi menachem munish and disciple of his uncle rabbi alexander sender of satanow. rabbi of uhnow, but later retired from the rabbinate, being of independent means. a scholar of the famous brody klaus and leading halachic authority. author of numerous famous works, including be is efrayim, mateh efrayim and shaarei efrayim.  \n  \n  \n on the title page of the book and at its end a signature and inscriptions by rabbi moshe reichman (1810-1872). immigrated to the land of israel in 1865 and settled in safed and served as rosh av beit din of tiberius. author of 'eretz chemda' (printed in 1861). a hassid of the rebbe author of the 'divrei chaim' of sanz.  \n signatures and stamps of his son rabbi baruch reichman, dayan in safed (died in 2014).  \n ancient, erased signature: \"yehoshua heschil\u2026\" \n  \n pages : 10, 46, 33. \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : over all good condition, a few pages have worming, 2 (29-30) pages in the middle are from another copy and those 2 pages have heavy worming.","he":"ספר \"מטה אפרים\" ו\"אלף למטה\", הלכות ומנהגי חודש אלול והימים הנוראים. ספר שנתקבל כלימוד חוק ולא יעבור בכל תפוצות ישראל ברחבי תבל, בימי הרחמים והסליחות. חובר ע\"י הגה\"ק ר' אפרים זלמן מרגליות מחכמי הקלויז בבראדי. \n \n זאלקווא, תקצ\"ה, מהדורה ראשונה. \n \n \n סטפנסקי ספרי יסוד 206. \n \n \n   \n \n \n הגה\"ק ר' אפרים זלמן מרגליות נולד ביום י\"ט כסלו תקכ\"א לאביו רבי מנחם מאניש מרגליות. היה תלמיד דודו הגה\"ק ר' אלכסנדר סנדר מרגליות אב\"ד סטאנוב. בצעירותו כיהן כרב בעיר היבנוב. אך לאחר שהתעשר ממסחר היהלומים שלו, סירב לכהן ברבנות. והיהמחכמי הקלויז בבראדי. חיבר עמה חיבורים מפורסמים: שו\"ת \"בית אפרים\", \"מטה אפרים\", \"שערי אפרים\", ועוד. נפטר ביום כ\"ד אב תקפ\"ח. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  בשער הספר ובסופו חתימה ורישומים בכתב ידו של הגאון \n  רבי משה רייכמא ן (תק\"ע-תרל\"ב) אב\"ד נאוויטאניץ. עלה לארץ בשנת תרכ\"ה והתיישב בצפת, כיהן כראב\"ד טבריה. מחבר הספר ארץ חמדה (נדפס בשנת תרכ\"א). שבגליציה. מחסידיו של האדמו\"ר בעל ה'דברי חיים' מצאנז. \n  \n \n  לאורך הספר חתימות וחותמות של בנו הגאון רבי ברוך רייכמאן זצ\"ל, דיין בצפת (נפטר בשנת תרע\"ד). \n  \n \n  חתימה עתיקה מחוקה: \"הק' יהושע העשיל...\". \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  [10], מו, לג דף \n  \n \n  מצב כללי טוב. סימני עש בדפים ספורים. בשני דפים באמצע שהושלמו מעותק אחר יש סימני עש בולטים. כריכה חדשה."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"6","title":{"en":"classic mateh efraim, zolkiew 1834, first edition, important signatures.","he":"ספר \"מטה אפרים\" הספר הנלמד בחודש אלול בכל תפוצות ישראל, מהדורה ראשונה. חתימות חשיבות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17944/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"Mateh Ephraim\" and \"Elef LaMateh,\" a significant Hebrew legal work by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot, printed in Zolkiew in 1835 (תקצ\"ה). The book outlines the laws and customs for the month of Elul and the High Holy Days, which became a universally adopted text among Jewish communities. This copy contains important handwritten signatures and annotations by Rabbi Moshe Reichman, Av Beit Din of Navitanycz and later Ra'avad of Tiberias, and his son Rabbi Baruch Reichman, a Dayan in Safed. The book comprises [10], 46, 33 pages, and is in generally good condition, with some moth damage and a new binding.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.850Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17944,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17947/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17947/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17947/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17947/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17947/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"sha'arei efraim. laws related to reading the torah by rabbi efraim zalman margoliot. on the title page: dubno 1820 \u2013 though in reality it was published in russia poland, c. 1825. \n \n the second edition of this noted work regarding the laws of reading the torah authored by a prominent halachic authority. regarding this edition, refer to: lieberman, ohel rochel 2, p. 525. \n \n \n  \n \n \n stamps of the kloiz in vilednik. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 2, 44. \n \n \n size : 21 cm. \n \n \n condition : very good condition","he":"ספר שערי אפרים תק\"פ - עם השער המזוייף. \n \n שערי אפרים. הלכות קריאת התורה מאת רבי אפרים זלמן מרגליות. בשער כתוב- דובנא תק\"פ, ובאמת- רוסיה פולין, תקפ\"ה 1825 בערך, המדפיסים זייפו את שנת ומקום הדפוס ראה - אהל רחל ליברמן, חלק ב', עמ' 525. \n \n \n  \n \n \n חותמות של הקלויז הווילעדניק. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"7","title":{"en":"sha'arei efraim, russia poland 1825, false title page.","he":"ספר שערי אפרים תקפ\"ה - עם השער המזוייף, מאת רבי אפרים זלמן מרגליות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17947/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a copy of \"Sha'arei Ephraim,\" a Hebrew work on the laws of Torah reading by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot, approximately printed in Poland/Russia around 1825 (תקפ\"ה). A notable feature of this particular edition is its falsified title page, which states 'Dubno תק\"פ' (1820), a known alteration by the printers to obscure the actual printing date and location. The book bears the stamps of the Viledenik Kloiz. The volume is in very good condition and provides a significant example of 19th-century Hebrew legal literature with a unique printing history.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.852Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $180","currency":"USD","id":17947,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17957/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17957/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17957/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17957/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17957/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17957/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"chamisha chumshei torah . basle, [1945-1950] \n \n chamisha chumshei torah with targum onkelos, rashi, rashbam, ba\u2019al haturim, sifדei chachamim, and the minyan taryag mitzvot l\u2019rambam. basle, published by bym\u201ds goldschmidt. \n \n \n with the five megilloד at the conclusion. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 15 x 19 cm - the width is larger than length. \n \n \n pages : 823. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition, tape on 2 pages, split on spine.","he":"חמשה חומשי תורה עם תרגום אונקלוס, פי' רש\"י, פי' רשב\"ם בעל הטורים ושפתי חכמים השלם ומנין תרי\"ג מצות להרמב\"ם. באזעל, בהוצאת בימ\"ס גולדשמיט. [תש\"ה - 1945].  \n 823 עמ \n רחבו גדול מארכו, 14.5*18 ס\"מ. עם חמש מגילות בסוף הספר. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, דבק בשני הדפים."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"8","title":{"en":"chamisha chumshei torah. basle 1945.","he":"חמשה חומשי תורה. באזעל, תש\"ה - 1945."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17957/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Chumash (Pentateuch) printed in Basel in 1945 (תש\"ה) by Goldschmidt Publishers. It includes Onkelos' Aramaic translation, Rashi's commentary, Rashbam's commentary, Ba'al HaTurim, the complete Siftei Chachamim, and Maimonides' enumeration of the 613 commandments. The book, measuring 14.5 x 18 cm, is unusually wide for its length and also contains the Five Megillot at the end. It is in very good condition, with adhesive residue on two pages.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.853Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17957,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17960/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17960/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17960/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17960/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17960/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"all 3 sections of the original first edition halachos gedolos with comments and introduction by r' ezriel hildeseimer. \n very rare! \n  \n pages : 1, 188, 1, 189-380, 3, 381-652. \n size : 26 cm. \n condition : fine condition, many pages are uncut, some damage to the wraps.","he":"ספר הלכות גדולות עם הערות ומבוא מאת הרב עזריאל הילדעסהיימער שלושה כרכים, ברלין תרמ\"ח-תר\"ן.  \n נדיר מאוד. \n  \n מצב טוב, עמודים רבים אינם חתוכים, חלקם נזקים בעטיפות."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"9","title":{"en":"3 volume set halachos gedolos - r' ezriel hildesheimer, berlin 1888-1890, rare.","he":"ספר הלכות גדולות עם הערות ומבוא מאת הרב עזריאל הילדעסהיימר שלושה כרכים, ברלין תרמ\"ח-תר\"ן."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17960/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare three-volume set of \"Sefer Halachot Gedolot\" with annotations and an introduction by Rabbi Azriel Hildesheimer, printed in Berlin between 1888 and 1890 (תרמ\"ח-תר\"ן). The set, written in Hebrew, is a significant work in Jewish law. The volumes are in good condition, though many pages remain uncut, and some covers show damage, indicating their age and originality.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.854Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17960,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17962/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17962/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17962/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 24 cm \n condition : very good condition.","he":"זה ספר \n עם נקודות הכסף : ירושלם תר\"ץ. יכלכל בתוכו תשובות כהלכה שאסור לשלוח שליח לחלוץ בין על ידי שליח דידיה ... / ... מאתי ... שמואל אביגדור בהר\"ר אבא אברהמזאן ... ירושלם : דפוס ח' צוקרמן ת'ע'ל' ק'ץ' תר\"ץ \n \n הערות \n \n \n יצא עמו ספרו: נעשה לך, עם שער מיוחד. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"10","title":{"en":"am nekudos hakesef, jerusalem 1930.","he":"עם נקודות הכסף : יכלכל בתוכו תשובות כהלכה שאסור לשליח לחלוץ בין על ידי שליח דידיה, מאתי ... שמואל ..."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17962/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"Im Nekudot HaKessef,\" published in Jerusalem in 1930 (תר\"ץ) by H. Zuckerman. Authored by Shmuel Avigdor ben Rabbi Abba Abramson, the book contains halakhic responsa, specifically addressing the prohibition for an agent to perform halitza (a levirate ceremony) through a sub-agent. The volume also includes the author's other work, \"Na'aseh Lakh,\" with a separate title page. It features decorative floral borders on its title page. The book is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.855Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":17962,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17963/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17963/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"kuntress totzaos chaim by rabbi menachem ziemba of prague, novellae and comments regarding the prohibition of \"hotza'a\". warsaw, 1921. first edition. \n  \n pages : 1, 51. \n size : 30 cm. \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"קונטרס תוצאות חיים מאת רבי מנחם זמבא [זעמבע] מפראג, חדושים והערות בעניני מלאכת הוצאה.. וארשא תרפ\"א 1921, מהדורה ראשונה. \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"11","title":{"en":"\"kuntress totzoas chaim\". warsaw, 1921. first edition","he":"קונטרס תוצאות חיים מאת רבי מנחם זמבא, וארשא תרפ\"א 1921. מהדורה ראשונה"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17963/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition pamphlet titled \"Kuntres Totzaot Chaim\" by Rabbi Menachem Ziemba, published in Warsaw in 1921. The religious text contains novellae and comments on the laws of 'melakhat hotza'ah' (carrying on Shabbat). Written in Hebrew, the pamphlet features a decorative printed border around the title page. The paper appears to be in good condition with minor signs of age.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.686Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":17963,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17970/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17970/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17970/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17970/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17970/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17970/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"very rare booklet. \n printed rabbinical names signed at the end, rabbi simcha bunim sofer, rabbi elazar low. \n  \n size : 22.5 cm. \n pages : 11 \n condition : fine condition, folding marks, damage to wrap.","he":"חוברת מודפסת נדירה, \"תקנות כולל אונגארן בעה\"ק ירושלים תובב\"א\". נדפס בפרשבורג. [1903]. חתומים בדפוס: רבי שמה בונם סופר אב\"ד פרשבורג ורבי אלעזר לעוו זצ\"ל אב\"ד אונגוואר.  \n 11 עמ'. \n מצב טוב, המעטפה פגום."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"12","title":{"en":"very rare booklet takanos kollel ungarin, pressburg 1903.","he":"חוברת מודפסת נדירה, \"תקנות כולל אונגארן בעה\"ק ירושלים תובב\"א\". פרשבורג תרס\"ג [1903]."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17970/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare printed pamphlet titled \"Takkanot Kolel Ungarn be'Ir HaKodesh Yerushalayim T.V.B.A.\", published in Pressburg in 1903. The religious text contains the regulations of the Hungarian Kolel in Jerusalem, signed by Rabbi Shema Bonim Sofer and Rabbi Elazar Loew. Written in Hebrew, the pamphlet features a decorative border around the title page. The item is in good condition, though its original envelope is damaged.","soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.687Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":17970,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17972/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17972/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17972/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17972/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"tosfos rabbi peretz on baba kama, first edition. \n leghorn 1819. \n  \n stamp of rabbi chaim rosenberg, rav in ancona.  \n  \n pages : 3, 58. \n size : 30 cm. \n condition : over all very fine condition, some worming - mainly small holes.","he":"תוספות רבינו פרץ על מסכת בבא קמא \"מהדורה ראשונה\". ליוורנו תקע\"ט 1819. \n \n ספר תוספות הרב רבי פרץ על מסכת בבא קמא מרבינו פרץ מבעלי התוספות. \n \n \n ליוורנו תקע\"ט 1819. \"מהדורה ראשונה\". \n \n \n 3, נ\"ח דף; \n \n \n הסכמות רבני ליוורנו, תוניס ורבני עדת הפורטוגזים בתוניס. \n \n \n  \n \n \n חותמת רבי \"חיים... רוזנברג רב ומו\"ץ בעי\"ת אנקונא\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, נקבי עש - כמעט רק קטנים."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"13","title":{"en":"tosfos rabbi peretz, livarno 1819, first edition.","he":"תוספות רבינו פרץ על מסכת בבא קמא \"מהדורה ראשונה\". ליוורנו תקע\"ט 1819."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17972/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition book titled \"Tosafot Rabbeinu Peretz al Masechet Bava Kamma\" by Rabbeinu Peretz, printed in Livorno in 1819. The religious text features novellae on the Talmudic tractate Bava Kamma, including approbations from rabbis of Livorno and Tunis. Written in Hebrew, the book contains a stamp from Rabbi Chaim Rosenberg and is generally in very good condition, with mostly small wormholes visible. The title page has a decorative printed border.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.688Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":17972,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17974/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17974/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17974/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17974/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17974/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"beautiful set mishnayot with half leather binding. \n \n part was printed in berlin, leipzig and weisbaden. \n \n \n \n \n very good condition.","he":"נדפס בברלין ובלייפציג \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"14","title":{"en":"set mishnayos mishna, hebrew german, berlin leipzig wiesbaden, 1923-1933.","he":"סט משניות עם גרמנית, ברלין לייפציג תרפ\"ג-תרצ\"ג"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17974/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a six-volume set of Mishnayot, printed in Berlin and Leipzig between 1923 and 1933. The religious texts are presented with a German translation, indicated by \"Mischnajot\" on the spines. The books are bound in a uniform deep reddish-brown material, likely leather or a similar material, with horizontal banding and decorative elements in gold on the spines. The set appears to be in very good condition, showing some wear consistent with age, but with intact bindings.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.689Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","internalCatalogNumber":"179","currency":"USD","id":17974,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17976/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17976/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17976/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17976/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17976/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"seams to be printed in the 1840's or earlier. \n  \n sefer chassidim authored by rabbi yehuda hachassid, leader of the chassidic community of ashkenaz, and rabbi of the baal harokach.  \n  \n sefer chassidim made a lasting impression on jews worldwide, affecting the day to day lives of jews everywhere to this very day.  \n  \n the sefer is replete with halachic rulings, practices, customs, tikunei teshuva and chassidus. \n  \n size : 20 cm. \n pages : 1, 4, 3-145. \n condition : very good condition, newer binding.","he":"ספר חסידים מרבי יהודה החסיד. רוסיה \u2013 פולין (ת\"ר-תר\"י). \n בשער לא מופיע מקום דפוס ולא שנה ולא מדפיס. \n  \n הנהגות טובות ומוסר השכל ליראי השם מאת רבינו יהודה החסיד.  \n \n \n \n ספר חסידים שחובר בידי רבי יהודה החסיד ראש חסידי אשכנז, ורבו של בעל הרוקח, הוא אחד הספרים שהטביעו את חותמם, והשפיעו השפעה מכרעת על הליכות ואורח חיי בני ישראל בהלכה, בהנהגה, במוסר ובחסידות. הספר מלא וגדוש בדינים, הנהגות ומנהגים, תיקוני תשובה, ומילי דחסידותא, שהתפשטו לאורך הדורות בכל תפוצות ישראל. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"15","title":{"en":"sefer ha'chassidim, russia - poland.","he":"ספר חסידים מרבי יהודה החסיד. רוסיה \u2013 פולין."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17976/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare undated copy of \"Sefer Chasidim\" by Rabbi Yehuda HaChasid, printed in Russia-Poland between 1840 and 1850. The religious and ethical text offers good conduct and moral lessons for the God-fearing, influencing Jewish law, conduct, ethics, and Hasidism. Written in Hebrew, the book's title page features a decorative border, and a circular stamp for 'NEW-REPUBLIC COLL' is visible. The book is in very good condition, with signs of aging on the paper.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.691Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17976,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17977/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17977/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17977/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17977/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17977/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"pages : 2, 35. \n size : 23 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"16","title":{"en":"toldos adam by the ramban, russia - poland.","he":"תולדות אדם על מסכת יבמות, רוסיא - פולין."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17977/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, undated, and unlocated print of \"Toladot Adam al Masechet Yevamot\" by Rabbi Menachem ben Nachman, published in Russia-Poland. The religious text provides insights on the Talmudic tractate Yevamot. Written in Hebrew, the title page features a decorative printed border. The book is in very good condition with signs of age and handwritten notes at the top of the page.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.692Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":17977,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":1200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17978/013/013.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"beautiful set pnei yehoshua. 3 of them are first editions. extremely rare to find such a set!  \n  \n novaelle on the talmud by rabbi yaakov yehoshua falk author of the \"pnei yehoshua\". \n  \n *[part one] on tractates brachot, shabbat, pesachim, beitza, rosh hashana, succah, megillah and a few novaelle on tractate yomah. frankfurt am main, 1752. [2], 52; 66; 50; 37[should be:36]; 29; 26; 31 [should be:12] pages. with the first partial title page. first edition.  \n with various inscriptions stating that this sefer belongs to r' shimon babad rav of tarnapol. \n  r' shimon babad (1839-1909) was a son of r. yosef babad (minchas chinuch). known as an outstanding talmid chochom he succeeded his father as rav of taranpol. he was involved in the publication of the minchas chinuch and wrote the introduction as well as numerous glosses which were printed alongside the sefer. \n  \n *[part two] on tractates ketubot, gittin, kidushin. amsterdam 1739. 4; 115; 106; 81; 20 pages. first edition.  \n  \n *part three on tractates baba kama, baba metzia. furth, 1779. [2], 153 pages.  \n  \n *part four, on tractates chulin, sevuos and more, furth 1780, first edition . \n  \n rabbi yaakov yehoshua falk ( yehoshua falk ( 1681-1756), disciple of the chacham tzvi. rabbi of lvov, berlin, metz and frankfurt. \n first edition of the famous novaelle of one of the greatest commentators on the talmud, rashi and tosefot. chiddushei pnei yehoshua have subsequently been printed in many editions, and they are learnt in study houses throughout the jewish diaspora, from then until the present day. the author published his novaelle in his lifetime, first part two, amsterdam 1739, later part one, amsterdam 1852, and part three frankfurt am main, 1756. the author began the publishing until he died and his son continued, as is printed on the title page.  \n  \n in part one is the famous partial title page, in which is written the author's desire to immigrate to israel.  \n   \n size : 32 cm (with cover). \n condition : very good condition, stains.","he":"סט מפואר פני יהושע ד' חלקים, שלשה מהן הם מהדורה ראשונה. נדיר מאוד.  \n \n חידושים על התלמוד מאת רבי יעקב יהושע פאלק בעל ה'פני יהושע. חתימות בעלים. \n \n \n  \n \n \n * [חלק ראשון] על מסכתות ברכות, שבת, פסחים, ביצה ראש השנה, סוכה, מגילה וקצת חידושים ממסכת יומא. פרנקפורט דמיין, תקי\"ב [1752]. [2], נב; סו; נ; לז [צ\"ל: לו]; כט; כו; לא [צ\"ל: יב] דף. עם השער החלקי הראשון. \n מהדורה ראשונה. \n \n \n עם הקדשות שונות המציינות שספר זה שייך לר\u2019 שמעון באב\u201dד, רבה של טארנופול\u200e. \n \n \n ר\u2019 שמעון באב\u201dד (תקצ\u201dט-תרס\u201dט 1839-1909) היה בנו של ר\u2019 יוסף באב\u201dד (מנחת חינוך). נודע כתלמיד חכם בעל שיעור קומה וירש את מקום אביו כרב העיר טארנופול. הוא היה מעורב בהדפסת ה\u201dמנחת חינוך\u201d וכתב את ההקדמה וכן הערות רבות שהודפסו לצד הספר. \n \n \n  \n \n \n * [חלק שני]: על מסכתות כתובות, גיטין, קידושין אמשטרדם, תצ\"ט [1739]. ד; קטו; קו; פא; כ דף.* חלק ג: על מסכתות בבא קמא, בבא מציעא. פרנקפורט דמיין, תקט\"ז [1756]. [2], פד; ע דף. \n מהדורה ראשונה. \n \n \n \n \n * וחלק שלישי, פיורדא, תקל\"ט [1779]. על מסכתות בבא קמא ובבא מציעא. \n \n \n  \n \n \n * וחלק רביעי,  פיורדא, תק\"מ - מהדורה ראשונה. על מסכתות חולין, שבועות, מהדורה בתרא על מסכת ברכות. ב', פ\"א דף. \n מהדורה ראשונה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n בחלק הראשון נמצא השער החלקי המפורסם, בו נכתב על בקשת המחבר להעלות לארץ ישראל. \n \n \n   \n \n \n מהדורה ראשונה של החידושים המפורסמים של אחד מגדולי מפרשי התלמוד רש\"י ותוספות. חידושי הפני יהושע נדפסו מאז בהרבה מהדורות, והם נלמדים בבתי המדרש בכל תפוצות ישראל, מאז ועד היום. המחבר הדפיס את החידושים בחייו, תחילה חלק ב, אמשטרדם תצ\"ט, אחר כך חלק א , אמשטרדם תרי\"ב. \n \n \n  \n \n \n הגה\"ק ר' יעקב יהושע פאלק נולד בשנת תמ\"א בקראקא. הוסמך להוראה ע\"י ה\"חכם צבי\". שימש ברבנות בערים לבוב, ברלין, מיץ, ובסוף ימיו בפרנקפורט דמיין. שם נפטר בי\"ד שבט תקט\"ז, ומנו\"כ שם. \n \n \n  \n \n \n סט מפואר, מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים."},"estimateMax":2200,"lotNumber":"17","title":{"en":"classic: set pnei yehoshua, 3 first editions, 1739 - 1780.","he":"ספרי יסוד: סט מפואר פני יהושע. אמשטרדם - פפד\"מ, תצ\"ט-תק\"מ."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17978/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":1200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a luxurious four-part set of \"Pnei Yehoshua\" by Rabbi Yaakov Yehoshua Falk, with three parts being first editions, published between 1739 and 1780. The set comprises novellae on the Talmudic tractates of Berachot, Shabbat, Ketubot, Gittin, Kiddushin, Bava Kamma, Bava Metzia, Chullin, and Shevuot. Written in Hebrew, the books feature elegant brown leather bindings with gold lettering and decorative embossed patterns, indicating a prestigious edition. The set, including signatures of previous owners, is in very good condition despite some stains, reflecting its historical significance and rarity.","soldPrice":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.693Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,800 - $2,200","currency":"USD","id":17978,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":1800},{"startPrice":1200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17979/011/011.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"six books (five volumes), first editions of sefer tzela\"ch [tziyun lenefesh chaya], commentary on the talmud, by r' yechezkel landau, rabbi of prague, author of the \"noda b'yehuda\".  \n \n * tzela\"ch on tractate pesachim. prague, 1784. first edition, first volume. published during the lifetime of the author. \n \n \n [2], 123, [1] leaves. excellent condition. new binding. \n \n \n * tzela\"ch on tractate berachot. prague, 1791. first edition, second volume. printed during the lifetime of the author. \n \n \n [3], 82 leaves. excellent condition. new binding. \n \n \n * tzela\"ch on tractate beitza. prague, 1799. first edition, third volume. printed after the author's death. excellent condition. \n \n \n [2] 65 leaves. new binding. \n \n \n * tzela\"ch on tractates shabbos and eiruvin, warsaw 1879, first edition. \n \n \n bound together with tzela\"ch on tractates, rosh hashana, yuma, sukka, ta'anis, chagiga, megila. very good condition. new binding. \n \n \n tzela\"ch on seder kadashim, warsaw 1897, good condition, old binding. second edition. \n \n \n  \n \n \n very rare to find such a set!","he":"ששה ספרים, (חמשה חלקים) מהדורות ראשונות של ספר צל\"ח [ציון לנפש חיה] על מסכתות הש\"ס, חיבורו הנודע של רבינו יחזקאל הלוי לנדא בעל ה\"נודע ביהודה\", רבה של פראג.  \n \n * צל\"ח - ספר ציון לנפש חיה, על מסכת פסחים. פראג, [תקמ\"ד] 1784. מהדורה ראשונה, הספר הראשון בסדרת ספרי הצל\"ח. נדפס בחיי המחבר. \n \n \n [2], קכג, [1] דף. . מצב מציון. \n \n \n * צל\"ח - ספר ציון לנפש חיה, על מסכת ברכות. פראג, [תקנ\"א] 1791. מהדורה ראשונה, הספר השני בסדרת ספרי הצל\"ח. נדפס בחיי המחבר. \n \n \n [3], פב דף. ס\"מ מצב מציון. כריכה מקורית בלויה. חתימת בעלים בשער. \n \n \n * צל\"ח - ספר ציון לנפש חיה, על מסכת ביצה. פראג, [תקנ\"ט] 1799. מהדורה ראשונה, הספר השלישי בסדרת ספרי הצל\"ח. נדפס לאחר פטירת המחבר. \n \n \n [2] ס\"ה. מצב מציון. \n \n \n * צל\"ח - ספר ציון לנפש חיה, ווארשה תרל\"ט, על מסכת שבת ועירובין. [3], נ\"ג. \n \n \n כרוך עם צל\"ח - ספר ציון לנפש חיה, ווארשה תרל\"ט, מהדורה ראשונה, על מסכת ראש השנה, יומה, סוכה, תענית, חגיגה, מגילה. [1] 39. מצב טוב מאוד. \n \n \n * צל\"ח - ספר ציון לנפש חיה, ווארשה תרנ\"ז, על סדר קדשים. [1] 98. מצב טוב. מהדורה שניה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  נדיר מאוד למצוא סט כזה!"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"18","title":{"en":"classic! five sections of sefer tzela\"ch, first editions!","he":"ספרי יסוד: חמשה חלקים של ספרי צל\"ח מהדורות ראשונות!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17979/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":1200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare set of six volumes (five parts) of \"Tzelach\" (Tziyon LeNefesh Chaya) on the tractates of the Shas, primarily first editions, authored by Rabbi Yechezkel Halevi Landau. The set includes volumes on Pesachim (Prague, 1784), Brachot (Prague, 1791), Beitzah (Prague, 1799), Shabbat and Eruvin (Warsaw, 1879), Rosh Hashanah, Yoma, Sukka, Taanit, Chagiga, Megillah (Warsaw, 1879), and Seder Kodshim (Warsaw, 1897). Written in Hebrew, these religious texts are significant for their rarity and content. Some volumes show original worn bindings and owner signatures, while others are in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.694Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,700 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":17979,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":1700},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17980/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"darkei no'am responsa, rabbi mordechai halevi av beit din in egypt. with a pamphlet written by his son rabbi avraham halevi. venice, 1697. first edition. bragadin printing. \n \n on behind of title page is an illustration of tzurat habayit. \n \n \n \n \n includes owners and signature of r' shaul moshe zilberman of vershiov. \n \n \n r' shaul moshe zilberman of vershiov (1852- 1939) was one of the most renowned scholars in poland prior to the holocaust as well as a prominent gerrer chasid. towards the end of his life he emigrated to eretz yisrael and settling in tel aviv. r. pinchos menachem alter of ger (pnei menachem) was married to his granddaughter. \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n  size : 29 cm. \n \n \n pages : 282, 41. \n \n \n condition: very fine condition, stains.","he":"דרכי נעם . שאלות ותשובות מאת רבי מרדכי הלוי רבה של מצרים. עם קונטרס מלחמת מצוה מבן המחבר רבי אברהם הלוי אודות פולמוס בחשבון ימי המילה. ונציה, תנ\"ז [1697]. מהדורה יחידה. \n  \n חתימת הגאון ר' שאול משה זילברמן הרב מוויערושוב. (תר\"י - תרצ\"ט) רב בפולין כיהן ברבנות במספר ערים, ונודע על שם רבנות בוויירושוב, בסוף ימיו היה רבם של חסידי גור בארץ ישראל. \n  \n רבי מרדכי הלוי (1600-1684) היה רבה של מצרים, בנו רבי אברהם (1650-1704) היה רב שם אחריו וחיבר את הספר גינת ורדים.  \n  \n מאחורי השער נדפס שרטוט גדול של צורת בית המקדש. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים, כריכה חדשה. \n  \n רפ\"ב, מ\"א דף"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"19","title":{"he":"דרכי נעם. ונציה. תנ\"ז [1697]. צורת בית המקדש. פולמוס."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17980/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a single-edition book titled \"Darkei Noam\", published in Venice in 1697, containing responsa by Rabbi Mordechai HaLevi, Rabbi of Egypt. The religious text also includes the \"Kuntres Milchemet Mitzvah\" by his son, Rabbi Avraham HaLevi, addressing a polemic on the calculation of circumcision days. Written in Hebrew, a notable feature is a large drawing of the structure of the Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) printed behind the title page. The book, bearing the signature of Rabbi Shaul Moshe Zilberman, is in very good condition with some stains and a new binding.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.695Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17980,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17982/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17982/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17982/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17982/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17982/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2021-01-17","available":false,"description":{"en":"hagaos r' akiva eiger on shulchan aruch choshen mishpat and even ha'ezer, tohran 1869. \n  \n size : 23 cm \n pages : 4, 108, 1. \n condition : very good condition, no cover.","he":"ספר הגהות רבינו עקיבא איגר תרכ\"ט , טהארן \n \n ספר הגהות רבינו עקיבא איגר על חושן משפט ואבן העזר מאת רבינו מו\"ה עקיבא איגר אבד\"ק פאזען. הובא לדפוס ע\"י נחום שטרייזאנד. תרכ\"ט , טהארן : צ. דאמבראווסקי \n \n \n \n \n דף פג-קח כוללים: ליקוטים נפלאים : ליקוטים מחדושי המחבר. \n \n \n \n \n [4], קח, [1] ד' , 23 ס\"מ. מצב טוב מאוד, בלא כסוי."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"20","title":{"en":"classic: hagaos r' akiva eiger on shulchan aruch, tohran 1869.","he":"ספר יסוד: הגהות רבינו עקיבא איגר על חו\"מ ואהע\"ז, טהארן תרכ\"ט."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17982/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a book of \"Hagahot Rabbeinu Akiva Eiger al Choshen Mishpat v'Even HaEzer\", published in Thorn in 1869. The religious text contains glosses by Rabbi Akiva Eiger on the sections of Choshen Mishpat and Even HaEzer from the Shulchan Aruch. Compiled and brought to print by Nachum Streizand, the book also includes wonderful collected insights from the author. Written in Hebrew, the title page features a decorative printed border. The item is in very good condition, though it lacks a cover.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.696Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17982,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17983/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-11-15","available":false,"description":{"en":"divrei david. responsa and piskei dinim by rabbi david meldola. amsterdam, [1753]. first edition. \n part of the sefer discusses the polemic relating to the torah reading on the shabbat of a wedding according to the sephardic custom. the debate was stirred by an incident in the pisa community in 1736, and caused a stormy halachic polemic that spread to a number of countries. with a lengthy dedication in portuguese, with all the leaves of approbations and many poems. \n  \n pages : 3, 2-24, 240. lacking pages 174-175. \n size : 18 cm. \n condition : very fine condition, few very small damages effecting a few letters, lacking 2 pages in the middle.","he":"דברי דוד . שאלות ותשובות ופסקי דינים, מאת רבי דוד מילדולה. אמשטרדם, תקי\"ג [1753]. מהדורה ראשונה. נדיר. \n  \n  \n חלק ניכר מהספר עוסק בפולמוס בעניין הקריאה בשבת חתונה כמנהג הספרדים. הויכוח התעורר בעקבות מעשה שאירע בקהילת פיסא, בשנת תצ\"ו, וגרם לפולמוס הלכתי סוער שהתפשט לכמה ארצות. בתחילתו הקדשה ארוכה בפורטוגזית, עם כל דפי ההסכמות, ושירים רבים. \n 18 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב מאוד, מעט נזקים קטנים מאוד הנוגעים למספר אותיות, חסרים 2 דפים באמצע (קע\"ה - קע\"ו)."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"21","title":{"en":"divrei dovid, amsterdam 1753, first edition, rare.","he":"דברי דוד. שאלות ותשובות ופסקי דינים, מאת רבי דוד מילדולה. אמשטרדם, תקי\"ג [1753]. מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17983/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew book titled \"דברי דוד\" (Divrei David) by Rabbi David Mildola, printed in Amsterdam in 1753. The book contains responsa (questions and answers) and halachic rulings, with a significant portion addressing the controversy surrounding reading on a wedding Sabbath according to Sephardic custom. It features a lengthy Portuguese dedication, pages of approbations, and many poems at the beginning. The text is in Hebrew, though the dedication is in Portuguese, and it measures 18 cm. The condition is good, with some minor damage to a few letters and two missing pages in the middle.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.084Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":17983,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":80,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17984/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17984/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17984/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17984/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17984/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17984/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"kasos lamaor on tractate rosh hashan, yuma and more. \n  \n stamped by rabbi shimon neufeld. \n rabbi shimshon (shimon) neufeld (1881-1944, otzar 19894) was a disciple of the neta sorek and of the shevet sofer, and son-in-law of rabbi menachem mendel tannenbaum, rabbi of tarnow. he served in the rabbinate and taught in the tarnow yeshiva. after 1907, he became rabbi of diosgyor, next to mishkoltz. from 1925 he served as rabbi of mishklotz. he was killed in the holocaust, 1944. \n  \n pages : 69, 1. \n size : 19 cm. \n condition : fine condition, 1 page in middle is detached.","he":"ספר כתית למאור - עם חתימות ורישומים. \n \n ספר כתית למאור שחיבר הרב \"יוחנן שפיץ\" זצ\"ל רבה של \"גליל בארניע\". \n \n \n \n \n הספר כתית למאור נדפס בוינה בשנת תקנ\"ב. והוא חידושים על מסכת ראש השנה ועוד מסכתות. ספר נדיר. מלא ברישומי בעלות ובהקדשות בשער. \n \n \n  \n \n \n חותם של הגאון רבי שמעון נייפעלד זצ\"ל. \n \n \n הגאון רבי שמשון (שמעון) נייפעלד (תרמ\"א-תש\"ד, אוצר הרבנים 19894), תלמיד ה\"נטע שורק\" וה\"שבט סופר\", חתן רבי מנחם מנדל טננבום אב\"ד טארנא. כיהן ברבנות והעמיד תלמידים בישיבת טארנא. אחרי שנת תרס\"ז אב\"ד דיאש-דיאר הסמוכה למישקולץ . משנת תרפ\"ה ראב\"ד מישקולץ. נהרג בשואה שנת תש\"ד, הי\"ד \n \n \n  \n \n \n 19 ס\"מ \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"22","title":{"en":"kasis lamaor, vienna 1792, only edition, stamped by rabbi shimon neufeld.","he":"ספר כתית למאור, ווינה תקנ\"ב - עם חתימות ורישומים."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17984/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare Hebrew book titled \"כתית למאור\" (Katit LaMaor), authored by Rabbi Yohanan Spitz, Rabbi of Barany. It was printed in Vienna in 1792. The book contains novellae on Tractate Rosh Hashanah and other tractates. Notable features include numerous ownership inscriptions, dedications on the title page, and the stamp of Rabbi Shimon Neufeld, a prominent Rabbi who served in Tarnow, Diósvasárhely, and Miskolc before being killed in the Holocaust in 1944. The book measures 19 cm and is in good condition, showing signs of historical use and provenance.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.093Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":17984,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":10,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17989/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17989/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17989/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17989/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"pages : 2, 144. \n size : 24 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"ספר ''שביבי א''ש' לראב''ד ירושלים הגאון רבי אברהם צבי שור. תרצ\"ה \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":30,"lotNumber":"23","title":{"en":"sefer shevivei eish, rabbi avraham tzvi shur, jerusalem 1935.","he":"ספר ''שביבי א''ש' לראב''ד ירושלים הגאון רבי אברהם צבי שור, תרצ\"ה"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17989/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"שביבי א''ש\" (Shvivi Esh) by Rabbi Avraham Tzvi Shor, the Av Beit Din of Jerusalem, published in 1935. The book, whose title translates to 'Sparks of Fire', features a decorative title page framed by two ornate columns with floral and architectural motifs. The text is printed in Hebrew, and the book is described as being in very good condition, indicating its well-preserved state. The visual presentation of the title page suggests a dignified and traditional rabbinic work.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.100Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$20 - $30","currency":"USD","id":17989,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":20},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17998/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17998/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17998/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"one of the only few hebrew seforim which were printed in montevideo.  \n   \n rabbi aharon milevsky (1904-1986), the rabbi of alytus, lithuania. during the holocaust he raised large sums of money and transferred then to the students of the mir yeshiva who were then staying in shanghai as well as to students of other yeshivas in various places.  \n \n within this framework he corresponded with the most prominent contemporary rabbis, among them rabbi chaim ozer grodzinski, rabbi aharon kotler and rabbi chaim shmuelowitz as well as the heads of \"va'ad ha'hatzala\" of the union of orthodox rabbis of the usa. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 18.5 cm. \n \n \n pages : 3, 53, 1. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"אחד מהספרים היחידים שנדפסו במאנטעווידעא.  \n רבי אהרן מילבסקי (תרס\"ד-תשמ\"ו), רבה של אליטא שבליטא, פעל רבות בתקופת השואה לגיוס והעברת סכומי כסף גדולים לבני ישיבת מיר ששהו בשנחאי, וכן לתלמידי ישיבות במקומות נוספים. במסגרת זו הוא ניהל חליפת מכתבים ומברקים מוצפנים עם גדולי הרבנים שפעלו באותה תקופה, ביניהם רבי חיים עוזר גרודזינסקי, רבי אהרן קוטלר ורבי חיים שמואלביץ, וכן עם ראשי \"ועד ההצלה\" של אגודת הרבנים בארצות הברית. \n  \n מצב מציון."},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"24","title":{"en":"minchas aharon, montevideo 1941. by rabbi aharon milevsky.","he":"מנחת אהרן, מאנטעווידעא תש\"א, מהרב אהרן מילבסקי."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17998/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare Hebrew book titled \"מנחת אהרן\" (Minchat Aharon) by Rabbi Aharon Milavsky, published in Montevideo in 1941. It is one of the few books printed in Montevideo, making it a significant piece. The book is bound with a distinctive dark blue cover featuring an embossed alligator or crocodile skin pattern, with the title embossed in gold Hebrew lettering on the front. Rabbi Milavsky (1904-1986) was the Rabbi of Alytus, Lithuania, and was instrumental during the Holocaust in raising and transferring large sums of money to Mir Yeshiva students in Shanghai and other yeshivas. The book is in excellent condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.101Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17998,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17999/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"vilnius , a poem by zalman shneur, with illustrations by hermann struck. decorations by s. rubin. berlin: hasefer, 1923. \n \n the poem is printed in red and black ink. titles of chapters are h decorated. accompanied by ten illustrations by hermann struck. copy no. 51 out of a fine edition published in 1700 copies, bound in a binding embossed with gold and silver. signed on the colophon by shneur. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 33 pages. \n \n \n size : 25.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition, stains, damaged spine.","he":"וילנה , פואימה מאת זלמן שניאור, עם איורים מאת הרמן שטרוק. הקישוטים מאת ש. רובין. הוצאת \"הספר\" (hasefer), ברלין, 1923. \n \n הפואמה מודפסת בדיו אדומה ושחורה ולה כותרות פרקים מעוטרות, ומלווה בעשרה איורים מאת הרמן שטרוק. עותק מס' 51 מתוך מהדורה נאה שיצאה בכ-1700 עותקים, כרוכה בכריכה מוטבעת בזהב ובכסף. הספר חתום בעמוד הקולופון בידי שניאור. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, השדרה פגום."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"25","title":{"en":"\"vilna\" - illustrated poem by zalman shneur and hermann struck - limited, numbered edition - berlin, 1923","he":"\"וילנה\" - פואמה מצוירת מאת זלמן שניאור והרמן שטרוק - מהדורה מוגבלת וממוספרת - ברלין, 1923"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17999/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a limited and numbered edition of \"וילנה\" (Vilna), a pictorial poem by Zalman Shneur with illustrations by Hermann Struck, published by \"Hasefer\" in Berlin in 1923. The poem is printed in red and black ink, featuring decorated chapter headings and ten illustrations by Hermann Struck. The ornamental elements are designed by S. Rubin. This specific copy is number 51 out of approximately 1700, bound in a cover embossed with gold and silver, and signed by Shneur on the colophon page. The book is in good condition, though the spine is damaged, and shows a stylized urban landscape illustration.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.103Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":17999,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18001/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18001/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18001/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18001/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18001/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"eitz chaim, 3 sections in 1 volume, the third section is the nahar shalom by ra\"shash. \n  \n pages : 5, 112, 119, 56.  \n size : 33 cm.  \n condition : very fine condition, some tears to title page, no cover.","he":"עץ חיים , קבלה, ירושלים תרע\"ב, עם הרבה הגהות קבליות. \n \n ספר עץ חיים לרבי חיים וויטאל דפוס לעווי ירושלים תר\"ע שלשה חלקים בכרך אחד [3] שערים. החלק השלישי הוא ספר נהר שלום לרש\"ש. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, קצת קרעים, לא כרוך."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"26","title":{"en":"eitz chaim, kabbalah, jerusalem 1912, with the nahar shalom by ra\"shash.","he":"עץ חיים, קבלה, ירושלים תרע\"ב, עם החלק השלישי הוא ספר נהר שלום לרש\"ש."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18001/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew Kabbalistic book titled \"עץ חיים\" (Etz Chaim) by Rabbi Chaim Vital, printed in Jerusalem in 1912 by Levy Press. The volume comprises three parts bound together, including \"ספר נהר שלום\" (Sefer Nahar Shalom) by the Rashash (Rabbi Shalom Sharabi) as its third part. The book contains numerous Kabbalistic glosses and features three title pages. The primary language is Hebrew. The book is in very good condition, though it has some tears and is currently unbound, indicating it may be awaiting rebinding or preserved in its original unstitched state.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.105Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18001,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18002/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18002/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18002/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18002/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"by rabbi binyamin rabinowitz, father of the aderes. \n  \n pages : 3, 52, 12. \n size : 28 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"ספר משנת ר' בנימין , לר' בנימין רבינוביץ-תאומים אבי האד\"רת, ירושלים, לתרץ קושיות הגר\"ע אייגר על המשנה סדר זרעים. עם קונטרס אחרון 'ירושת משנה' עם חד\"ת מיוצאי חלציו. ירושלים, תרס\"ה(1905).  \n הגאון רבי בנימין רבינוביץ . (תקע\"ד \u2013 תר\"ל). היה אב\"ד בזאמוט ובווילקאמיר, ושם מנוחתו כבוד.  \n  \n [3], נב; יב דף. \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"27","title":{"en":"mishnas r' binyamin, yerushalayim 1905, seder zeraim.","he":"ספר משנת ר' בנימין, לר' בנימין רבינוביץ-תאומים אבי האד\"רת, ירושלים, תרס\"ה (1905)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18002/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"משנת ר' בנימין\" (Mishnat R' Binyamin) by Rabbi Binyamin Rabinovich-Teomim, father of the Aderet, published in Jerusalem in 1905. The book aims to resolve difficulties raised by Rabbi Akiva Eiger on the Mishnaic Order of Zera'im. It includes an appendix, \"ירושת משנה\" (Yerushot Mishna), containing new insights from his descendants. The title page is ornately designed with classical columns, a decorative arch, and a crown motif, framing the Hebrew text. The book is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.108Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18002,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18004/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"haskama by rabbi yeksuel yehuda teitelbaum - the yetev lev and more. \n  \n pages : 2, 94. \n size : 20 cm \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"הסכמה מבעל ייטב לב ועוד \n  \n \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"28","title":{"en":"girsa d'yankusa, sziget 1900, only edition, rabbi naftali tzi stern.","he":"גרסא דינקתא, סיגעט תר\"ס, ר' נפתלי צבי שטערן."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18004/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"גרסא דינקתא\" (Gersa d'Yankuta) by Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Stern, published in Sighet in 1900. The book includes an approbation from the Baal \"Yitav Lev\" and other notable figures. It features a distinctive binding: a grey cloth spine combined with marbled paper boards in vibrant red, grey, and black patterns. The book is described as being in excellent condition, highlighting its well-preserved state and appealing aesthetic.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.109Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18004,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":10,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18011/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18011/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18011/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18011/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"approbation by rabbi meir shapiro and more. \n \n  \n \n \n size : 23 cm. \n \n \n pages : 4, 4-39. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"הסכמת הגאון רבי מאיר שפירא ועוד. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":40,"lotNumber":"29","title":{"en":"mekor chaim, bilgurei 1932 only edition.","he":"מקור חיים, בילגוריי תרצ\"ב, דפוס יחידי."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18011/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"מקור חיים\" (Mekor Chaim), published in Bilgoraj in 1932, and is noted as a unique edition. The book contains an approbation from Rabbi Meir Shapiro and others. The title page is framed by a decorative border of intertwined lines and floral motifs, and includes a secondary title \"SEFER MEKOR CHAIM Komentarz na Pismo Swięte\" in Latin script, indicating a commentary on the Holy Scriptures. It also identifies the 'Library of The Hebrew Teachers College Boston, Mass.' as a previous owner. The book is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.110Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$30 - $40","currency":"USD","id":18011,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":30},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18012/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18012/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18012/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18012/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18012/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"reishis lemudim, krakau 1821, rabbi baruch lindau. \n science natural. \n  \n size : 20 cm \n condition : very good condition, front cover is detached.","he":"ראשית למודים, קראקא תקפ\"א, מאת ר' ברוך לינדא. \n כולל עשרה שערים בחכמות למודיות וטבעיות. \n  \n מצב טוב, הכיסוי הקדמי מנותק."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"30","title":{"en":"reishis lemudim, krakau 1821, rabbi baruch lindau.","he":"ראשית למודים, קראקא תקפ\"א, מאת ר' ברוך לינדא."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18012/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"ראשית למודים\" (Reshit Limudim) by Rabbi Baruch Lindau, published in Krakow in 1821. The book comprises ten chapters covering academic and natural sciences, written in Hebrew. The title page shows handwritten inscriptions in Latin script, including a name 'Josef Stern' and a date '1871', indicating past ownership. The book is in good condition, although the front cover is detached, suggesting it may require repair or rebinding to secure its pages.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.112Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18012,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":70},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18013/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18013/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18013/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18013/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18013/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"pages : 30, 2. \n size: 20 cm. \n condition : fine condition, some stains.","he":"סדר בקשות - תפילות ובקשות לימי הסליחות והתשובה. \n  \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"31","title":{"en":"seder bakashos, metz 1821, rare.","he":"סדר בקשות, מיץ תקפ\"א, נדיר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18013/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare Hebrew prayer book titled \"סדר בקשות\" (Seder Bakashot), dating to 1821 (תקפ\"א) and printed in Metz by E. Hadamard. The book contains prayers and supplications for the days of Selichot and Repentance, a significant liturgical genre. Its notable visual features include handwritten notations and some staining on the title page, which is framed by a simple border. The book is in good condition despite the noted stains.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.326Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18013,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18014/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18014/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18014/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18014/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer tiv gitin and sefer yad ephraim , on sidrei gitin by the \"beit shmuel\", with glosses and commentary of shulchan aruch even ha-ezer and choshen mishpat, by rabbi ephraim zalman margaliot of brod. [zholkva], 1822. \n first complete edition. \n  \n pages : 1, 43, 43, 10, 2, 1. \n size : 36 cm. \n condition : very good condition, last page trimmed on top, new binding.","he":"טיב גיטין \u2013 מהדורה ראשונה  \n \n חידושי דינים וביאורים על כתיבת שמות אנשים ונשים בגיטין . מאת רבי אפרים זלמן מרגליות . by: rabbi efrayim zalman margulies. בשנת תקע\"ט נדפסו רק שמות אנשים בספר פני משה \n כאן מהדורה הראשונה של הספר בשלמות .  \n \n \n  מחשובי הספרים ואולי הספר היסודי על כתיבת שמות גיטין  \n \n \n זולקווא . תקפ\"ג , ( 1823 ) . דפוס מאיר זאב מאירהאפער . מהדורה ראשונה . \n \n \n [ 1 ] , 43, 43 , 10 : 2 , [ 1 ] דף . 36 ס\"מ . שלושת הדפים האחרונים הכוללים לוח טעויות , השמטות והגהות לחו\"מ נדירים מאוד . 10 דף בסוף : \"יד אפרים\" הגהות וביאורים על שו\"ע אבן העזר. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד - דף האחרון חתוך קצת מלמעלה - כריכה חדשה."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"32","title":{"en":"classic: tiv gitin and yad efraim, zolkiew 1822.","he":"ספר יסוד: ספר טיב גיטין, וספר יד אפרים, על סדרי גיטין מה\"בית שמואל\", זולקווא . תקפ\"ג."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18014/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"ספר טיב גיטין\" (Sefer Tuv Gittin) and \"ספר יד אפרים\" (Sefer Yad Ephraim), printed in Zolkva in 1823 (תקפ\"ג) by Meir Ze'ev Mayerhofer. Authored by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot, \"Tuv Gittin\" offers halachic novellae and explanations regarding the writing of names in divorce documents (Gittin). The book includes a rare appendix of ten leaves titled \"Yad Ephraim,\" comprising glosses and explanations on Shulchan Aruch Even Ha'ezer. It features handwritten annotations and some staining on the title page, with the last page slightly trimmed at the top and housed in a new binding.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18014,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18015/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18015/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18015/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18015/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sha'arei zevach on shechita and tereifus, jerusalem 1913. only edition. \n approbation by rav kook and many more. \n  \n pages : 6, 244. \n size : 32.5 cm. \n condition : moderate condition, binding and a few pages are detached.","he":"שערי זבח - על הלכות שחיטה וטריפות, ירושלים תרע\"ג, ר' מנחם הכהן ריזיקאוו. \n דפוס יחידי. \n הסכמת הרב קוק זצ\"ל ועוד הרבה הסכמות. \n  \n מצב בינוני-טוב, הכריכה ומספר דפים מנותקים."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"33","title":{"en":"sha'arei zevach on shechita, jerusalem 1913. only edition.","he":"שערי זבח - הלכות שחיטה, ירושלים תרע\"ג, ר' מנחם הכהן ריזיקאוו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18015/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a single-edition Hebrew book titled \"שערי זבח\" (Sha'arei Zevach) by Rabbi Menachem Hacohen Rizikov, printed in Jerusalem in 1913 (תרע\"ג). The text focuses on the laws of ritual slaughter (shechita) and terefot (defective animals), a core subject in Jewish law. Notable features include approbations from prominent rabbis, including Rabbi Kook. The book's condition is fair to good, with the binding and several pages detached, indicating its age and usage.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18015,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18024/009/009.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"simlah chadasha - mateh asher by rabbi asher grennwald, on shechita and tereifos, ungvar 1927. \n  \n pages : 2, 188. \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"ספר ' שמלה חדשה' על שחיטה וטריפות לרבי אלכסנדער סענדער שור, עם פי' ' מטה אשר ' לרבי אשר גרינוואלד. וקונטרס ' אמרי בינה ', ע\"מ חולין מהגאונים רבי מאיר ורבי מנחם א\"ש זצ\"ל. אונגוואר, תרפ\"ז (1927). \n  \n מצב טוב."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"34","title":{"en":"simlah chadasha - mateh asher, on shechita and tereifos, ungvar 1927.","he":"ספר 'שמלה חדשה' על שחיטה וטריפות לרבי אלכסנדער סענדער שור, עם פי' 'מטה אשר' לרבי אשר גרינוואלד. וקונטרס 'אמרי בינה', ע\"מ חולין מהגאונים רבי מאיר ורבי מנחם א\"ש זצ\"ל. אונגוואר, תרפ\"ז."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18024/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This Hebrew religious text, titled \"שמלה חדשה\" (Simla Chadasha) with commentary \"מטה אשר\" (Mateh Asher) and supplement \"אמרי בינה\" (Imrei Bina), addresses the laws of ritual slaughter (shechita) and terefot. It was authored by Rabbi Alexander Sender Shor, with commentary by Rabbi Asher Grünwald, and includes novellae by Rabbis Meir and Menachem Ash. Printed in Ungvár in 1927 (תרפ\"ז), this book is a significant halachic work. The title page is adorned with decorative borders and text in a mix of typefaces, presenting a clean and well-preserved appearance.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18024,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18111/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18111/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18111/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18111/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"\"slaughter of animals in many and different manners, interpreted according to the art of surgery by dr. yitzchak demba\". vilnius: widow and brothers romm printing press, 1893. \n \n a book detailing different methods of slaughter, the advantages of halachic slaughter in comparison to the method of russian slaughterers. two illustrations. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 66. \n \n \n size : 19.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"טביחת הבהמה באופנים רבים ושונים, מבוארה ומפורשה על פי יסודי חכמת הנתוח ותורת החיים, על ידי הדוקטור מעדיצין יצחק דעמבא. דפוס האלמנה והאחים ראם. וילנה, תרנ\"ג (1893). \n \n חיבור הדן באופני השחיטה השונים, וביתרונות השחיטה ההלכתית על-פני השחיטה המקובלת אצל השוחטים הרוסים. מלווה שני איורים: \"מקום פגימת חוט השדרה ע\"י הדקירה בערף הבהמה לפי \"האופן הרוסי\" ו\"פלח גלגלת השור שנהרג על ידי הדקירה\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"35","title":{"en":"tvichas habeheima - on shechita, vilnius, 1893.","he":"טביחת הבהמה באופנים רבים ושונים - שחיטה, וילנה, תרנ\"ג (1893)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18111/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This unique Hebrew work, \"טביחת הבהמה באופנים רבים ושונים\" (Tvichat Hab'hemah Be'ofanim Rabim Veshonim), discusses various methods of animal slaughter, comparing ritual slaughter with conventional Russian methods. Authored by Dr. Yitzchak Dembo, it was printed in Vilna in 1893 (תרנ\"ג) by the Widow and Brothers Romm press. The book is notable for its scientific approach, integrating anatomical and physiological principles. It includes two detailed anatomical illustrations: one depicting a spinal cord injury from the \"Russian method\" and another showing a cross-section of a bull's skull after a fatal stab. The overall condition is very good.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.332Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18111,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":70},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18016/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18016/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18016/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18016/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18016/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18016/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition, printed by rabbi yehosha falk. \n  \n pages : 4, 61, 1. \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"ספר חתם סופר על התורה נעתק מכתב ידו על ידי יושע פלק שנת תרצ\"ט 1939 נדפס במיכאלאווצע. \n  \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"36","title":{"en":"chasam sofer on the torah, michalovce 1939, first edition.","he":"חתם סופר על התורה דפו\"ר מכתב ידו על ידי יושע פלק, מיכאלאווצע תרצ\"ט 1939."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18016/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled \"חתם סופר על התורה\" (Chatam Sofer Al Hatorah), a commentary on the Torah. It was transcribed from the author's manuscript by Yehoshua Falk and printed in Michalovce in 1939 (תרצ\"ט). The title page features a decorative border with an emblem at the top, enclosing the Hebrew text which details the work and its origins. The book is in good condition, presenting a traditional appearance for a religious text of its period.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.333Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18016,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":70,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18066/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18066/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18066/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18066/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of the classic derashos chasam sofer.  \n stamps of r' moshe rosenfeld of bonyahd. \n stamp of r' yosef ashkenazi of satmar. \n  \n size : 30 cm. \n condition : over all very fine condition, one page is torn effecting a few words, spines are damaged.","he":"ספר \" \n חתם סופר \" דרשות מרבינו משה סופר זצוק\"ל. החבור זה בשני כרכים כולל כ-200 דרשות ואוצר אמרות טהורות. למועדים ויתר השנה מכ\"י המחבר. שהיו תחת ידי נכד המחבר רבי שלמה אלכסנדרי סופר, וכן נאספו פה, דרשות ומאמרים שנדפסו כבר, בתקונים הרבה, יו\"ל ע\"י רבי יוסף נפתלי שטרן חתן רבי שלמה אלכסנדרי סופר. ב\"כ. \n \n \n \n קלוזש-קלויזנבורג תרפ\"ט(1929)בדפוס ש\"ש פרידמן ומ\"ח ויינשטיין, \"מהדורה ראשונה\". שער צבעוני. \n \n \n \n \n כרך א' \u2013 20, רי\"ד ד'; כרך ב' \u2013 2, רט\"ו \u2013 תכ\"ו ד'; 30 ס\"מ. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, דף אחד קרוע שפוגם מעט בטקס, הכריכה פגום על השדרות."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"37","title":{"en":"set derashos chasam sofer, klausenberg 1929, first edition.","he":"סט \"דרשות חתם סופר\" מרבינו משה סופר זצוק\"ל. \"מהדורה ראשונה\", קלוזש-קלויזנבורג תרפ\"ט (1929)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18066/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition set of \"דרשות חתם סופר\" (Drashot Chatam Sofer) by Rabbi Moshe Sofer, published in two volumes in Cluj-Clujenburg in 1929 (תרפ\"ט). This collection contains approximately 200 sermons and insights for holidays and the entire year, compiled from the author's manuscripts and previously printed, corrected material. The set features decorative, light-green title pages with ornate borders, indicating a formal and respected publication. Overall condition is very good, though one page has a minor tear affecting the text, and the spine binding shows some damage.","soldPrice":70,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $120","currency":"USD","id":18066,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18017/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18017/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18017/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18017/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18017/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18017/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"haskama by r' shimon sofer, r' yechezkel shraga tumim-frnkel, r' dovid halberstam, r' shlome halberstam. \n  \n pages : 2, 61, 1. \n size : 24 cm. \n condition : fine condition, 2 pages are trimmed on side effecting a bit of the text.","he":"עץ אבות , קראקא תרמ''ג, מסכת אבות עם פירוש היעב''ץ והגר''א \n \n ספר עץ אבות עם פרושים מיוחדים מגאוני עולם, קראקא תרמ''ג. מצב טוב, כריכה שחוקה בחלקה. על הספר 2 הסכמות חשובות: ר' שמעון סופר בן ר' משה סופר אב''ד קראקא, הסכמת ר' יחזקאל שרגא פיוויל פרענקיל תאומים אב''ד קלאסני, ר' דוד האלבערשטאם אבד\"ק קרשאנוב, ר' שלמה האלבערשטאם אבד\"ק ווישניצא. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, 2 דפים חתוכים קצת על הטקס."},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"38","title":{"en":"eitz avos, krakau 1883, w/ yeivetz and gr\"a.","he":"עץ אבות, קראקא תרמ''ג, מסכת אבות עם פירוש היעב''ץ והגר''א, הסכמות חשובות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18017/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is the Hebrew ethical treatise \"עץ אבות\" (Etz Avot) on Pirkei Avot, featuring commentaries by the Yaavetz and the Vilna Gaon, printed in Krakow in 1883 (תרמ\"ג). The book contains special interpretations from renowned scholars and includes significant approbations from notable rabbis of the time, such as Rabbi Shimon Sofer of Krakow. The title page is framed by an ornate border with text in varying fonts, presenting a classic religious book aesthetic. The book is in good condition, though the binding is partially worn, and two pages are slightly trimmed affecting some text.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.336Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $50","currency":"USD","id":18017,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":70,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18018/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18018/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18018/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18018/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18018/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sha'ar yosef only edition. johannesburg 1852. \n \n rare work of homilies on the siddur, yomim tovim and more, by r' yosef chaver, son of the famed \n r' yitzchok isaac chaver (1789-1852), who was closely associated with the gaon and r. menachem mendel of shklov. \n r' yosef served as rav in kinishin and was one of the most distinguished rabbonim in lithuania famous as both a talmid chochom and a maggid. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 66 \n \n \n size : 21.5 cm \n \n \n condition : very good condition.","he":"שער יוסף . מהדורה יחידה. יוהנסבורג תרי\u201dב.  \n חיבור נדיר של דרושים על הסידור, ימים טובים, ועוד, מאת ר\u2019 יוסף חבר, בנו של הרב הנודע ר\u2019 יצחק אייזיק חבר (תקמ\u201dט- תרי\u201dב, 1789-1852), אשר היה מקורב בקשר הדוק להגאון ולר\u2019 מנחם מנדל משקלוב. ר\u2019 יוסף כיהן כרב בקינישין והיה מגדולי הרבנים בליטא. נודע כתלמיד חכם עצום ומגיד מפורסם. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"39","title":{"en":"sha'ar yosef, johannesburg 1852, only edition.","he":"שער יוסף. מהדורה יחידה. יוהנסבורג תרי\u201dב (1852)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18018/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, single-edition Hebrew book titled \"שער יוסף\" (Sha'ar Yosef), containing sermons on the Siddur, High Holy Days, and other topics. Authored by Rabbi Yosef Chaver, son of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik Chaver, it was printed in Johannesburg in 1852 (תרי\"ב). Rabbi Yosef Chaver was a prominent Lithuanian rabbi and preacher. The title page features an elaborate decorative border, common for important religious texts of the period, framing the Hebrew title and publication details. The book is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.337Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $120","currency":"USD","id":18018,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18021/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"raziel hamalach \u2013 first edition \u2013 amsterdam, 1701 \u2013 segula book.  \n \n \"this is the book of adam harishon given to him by raziel hamalach\". kabbalah and segulot. amsterdam: moses mendes coitinho, [1701]. first edition. many kabbalistic illustrations. \n \n \n this is the first edition, edited and printed from manuscripts. this book is the source of many renowned segulot, for remembering torah study, a protective amulet for a woman giving birth, etc. just having this book in the house is a reputed segula for protection from harm and fire as stated in the title page: \n \"an excellent segula to bear wise and sage sons, for success, blessing and to extinguish fire, so that it shouldn't affect his home, and no evil being should reside in his home, since the holy, awesome book is concealed with his money in his treasury and in times of trouble it will afford him speedy salvation. and this, any learned person will attest\".  \n \n \n some say that it is a segula for the childless and women experiencing difficult labor. \n \n \n   \n \n \n pages: 45 \n \n \n size: 23 cm \n \n \n condition: over all very fine condition with wide margins, some repairs not effecting text, last 3 pages have damage effecting some words.","he":"רזיאל המלאך - דפוס ראשון - אמשטרדם, תס\"א - ספר סגולה \n \n \"זה ספרא דאדם קדמאה שנתן לו רזיאל המלאך\". קבלה וסגולות. אמשטרדם, [תס\"א 1701]. דפוס משה מינדיס קויטיניו. מהדורה ראשונה. איורים קבליים רבים. \n \n \n לפנינו המהדורה הראשונה שנערכה ונדפסה מתוך כתבי-יד. ספר זה הוא המקור להרבה סגולות ידועות, לזכרון הלימוד, קמיע שמירה ליולדת, ועוד. עצם החזקת ספר זה בבית היא סגולה בדוקה להצלה מפגעים ומשריפות כפי שנכתב בשער הספר שלפנינו: \n \"סגולה מעולה לראות בנים חכמים ונבונים ולהצלחה ולברכה ולכבות אש המערכה שלא ישלוט בביתו וכל שד ופגע רע לא יגור במגורתו למי שהספר הקדוש הנכבד והנורא אתו גנוז וטמון אצל כספו וזהבו באוצרתו ובחילתו ובעת צרתו יהיה לו תשועת מהרה. וזה יעידון ויגידון כל בני תורה\". \n \n \n  יש אומרים שהוא סגולה לחשוכי בנים ולמקשה לילד. \n \n \n   \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד עם שלים רחבים, יש תיקונים שלא פוגעים בטקסט, בשלושה דפים האחרונים יש פגם לכמה מילים."},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"40","title":{"en":"raziel hamalach \u2013 first edition \u2013 amsterdam, 1701 \u2013 segula.","he":"רזיאל המלאך - דפוס ראשון - אמשטרדם, תס\"א - ספר סגולה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18021/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":5000,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare first edition of \"רזיאל המלאך\" (Raziel HaMalach), a seminal Hebrew work on Kabbalah and mystical virtues, printed in Amsterdam in 1701 (תס\"א) by Moshe Mindis Koutinho. Known as a 'ספר סגולה' (book of virtues), it is revered for its many kabbalistic illustrations and is believed to bring blessings, wisdom, and protection against harm and fire. The ornate title page features an architectural motif with angels and a cartouche, typical of 18th-century European printing. The book is in very good overall condition, with wide margins, some non-text-affecting repairs, and minor damage to the last three pages affecting a few words.","soldPrice":7500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:28.338Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $12,000","currency":"USD","id":18021,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":70,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18022/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18022/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18022/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18022/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18022/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ohr einayim 1806, about the geulah and meshiach. \n  \n pages : 9, 29. \n size : 20.5 cm. \n condition : very fine condition, some stains.","he":"בענין גאולה, משיח, אחרית הימים. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"41","title":{"en":"rare: ohr einayim, bresslau 1806.","he":"נדיר: אור עינים ברעסלוי תקס\"ו 1806"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18022/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":70,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare Hebrew book titled \"Ohr Einayim\" (Light of the Eyes) printed in Breslau in 1806. The textual work discusses themes of redemption, the Messiah, and the End of Days. The book is in very good condition, with some stains present. It features a simple title page with Hebrew script and some handwritten numerical annotations on the left margin.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18022,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18023/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18023/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18023/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18023/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"3 seforim bound together all printed all zhitomir 1870-1971. \n seder hayom, zhitomir 1870. \n kad hakemach, zhitomir 1870. \n kitzur shnei luchos habris, zhitomir 1871. \n  \n size : 21 cm. \n condition : fine condition, few small damages, rubbed binding.","he":"שלשה ספרים כרוכים ביחד. \n סדר היום, זיטאמיר תר\"ל \n כד הקמח, זיטאמיר תרל\"א. \n קיצור שני לוחות הברית, זיטאמיר תרל\"ב. \n  \n מצב טוב, בהשער של קיצור שני לוחות הברית יש נקב."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"42","title":{"en":"3 seforim printed in zhitomir, 1870-1871.","he":"שלשה ספרי דפוס זיטאמיר, תרל\"א-תרל\"ב."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18023/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item consists of three Hebrew books bound together, printed in Zhitomir between 1870-1872. The volumes include \"Seder HaYom\" (1870), \"Kad HaKemach\" (1871), and \"Kitzur Shnei Luchot HaBrit\" (1872). The books are in good condition, though the title page of \"Kitzur Shnei Luchot HaBrit\" has a hole. The first visible title page, likely for \"Seder HaYom,\" features an ornate decorative border framing the text.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18023,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":80,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18026/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18026/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18026/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18026/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18026/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer zikaron rabbeinu shmuel salant . yiddish and english. many rare photographs. new york 1920. rare! \n \n rare biography of r. shmuel salant in yiddish and in english, authored by his grandson r. nosson nota salant of new york. \n \n \n r' shmuel salant (1816-1909), learned in the great yeshiva of volozhin. after marrying the eldest daughter of r. yosef zundel salant, he adopted his father-in law\u2019s family name. in 1840, he settled in yerusholayim which at the time had a very small community of ashkenazic jews. from 1848 to 1851, he served as a shadar (fund-raiser), visiting the principal cities of lithuania and poland to raise money for the impoverished jews of the old yishuv. he was known as a great talmid chochom and was beloved by the masses. he succeeded r. meir auerbach as chief rabbi of the ashkenazic jerusalem community in 1871. under his guidance, the community expanded steadily growing from 5,000 to 30,000 jews, whom he led until the advanced age of 93. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages: 3, 141, 8, 6. \n \n \n size : 23 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition. original binding (detached).","he":"ספר זכרון רבנו שמואל סלנט . יידיש ואנגלית. תמונות נדירות רבות. ניו יורק תר\u201dפ ספר זכרון רבנו שמואל סלנט. יידיש ואנגלית. תמונות נדירות רבות. ניו יורק תר\u201dפ  1920. נדיר!  \n \n ביוגרפיה נדירה על הרב שמואל סלנט ביידיש מהולה באנגלית, אשר כתב נכדו הרב נתן נטע סלנט מניו יורק. \n \n \n הרב שמואל סלנט (תקע\u201dו -תרס\u201dט, 1816-1909), למד בישיבת וולוז\u2019ין המעטירה. עם נישואיו לבת הרב יוסף זונדל מסלנט, אימץ את שם משפחתו של חמיו לשמו. בשנת ת\u201dר (1840) השתקע בירושלים, שמנתה באותם ימים קהילה אשכנזית קטנה מאוד. בין השנים תר\u201dח לתרי\u201dא (1848-1851), שימש כשד\u201dר, ונסע לערים הגדולות בליטא ובפולין כדי לגייס כסף עבור יהודי \u201cהיישוב הישן\u201d העניים. הוא היה ידוע כתלמיד חכם גדול ונערץ על המון העם. בשנת תרל\u201dא (1871) ירש את מקום הרב מאיר אוירבך כרב הראשי של הקהילה האשכנזית בירושלים. בשנות הנהגתו התרחבה הקהילה בהתמדה מ-5,000 עד 30,000 יהודים, אותם הנהיג עד לפטירתו בשיבה טובה בגיל 93. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב. כריכה מקורית (מנותקת)."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"43","title":{"en":"sefer zikaron rabbeinu shmuel salant. yiddish and english. many rare photographs. new york 1920. rare!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18026/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare memorial book, \"Sefer Zikaron Rabbeinu Shmuel Salant,\" published in New York in 1920. The biography of Rabbi Shmuel Salant is presented in both Yiddish and English, and the volume contains many rare photographs. The book is in good condition, though the original binding is detached. The title page includes an illustrated portrait of Rabbi Salant and ornate textual borders.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.330Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18026,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18028/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18028/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18028/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"siddur ravid hazahav . london, 1929. \n \n prayer book with the ravid hazahav by r' yosef shapoṭshniḳ. london, 1929. \n \n \n prayer book arranged and with commentary of r' yosef shapotshnik of london. he authored many works, though a number of rabbis opposed his technique. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 21 cm. \n \n \n \n \n pages : 112 \n \n \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"סידור עם רביד הזהב מאת ר' יוסף שאפאטשניק. לונדון, תרפ\"ט 1929. סידור שסידר ופירש ר' יוסף שאפאטשניק מלונדון, שכתב הרבה חיבורים, וכמה רבנים חלקו על דרכו.  \n  \n 112 עמ' \n מצב טוב מאד."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"44","title":{"en":"siddur ravid hazahav. london, 1929"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18028/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a \"Siddur Ravid HaZahav,\" a prayer book compiled and explained by Rabbi Yosef Shapotshnik, published in London in 1929. The book contains 112 pages and is in very good condition. The title page is adorned with decorative elements and features Hebrew script, with some English printing information at the bottom.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.331Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18028,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18030/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"toras habayis haaroch larashb\"a . prague, 1735 \n \n toras habayis haaroch \"for the halachahs of niddah ... composed by our primary rabbi rabbi shlomo aderet ... and rabbeinu aharon halevi, z\"l, who shows how to put one's house in order ... and his companion came [the rashb\"a] ... and stood to guard the house.\" prague 1735. \n \n \n illustrated woodcut title page. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 31 \n \n \n size : 31 cm \n \n \n condition : very fine condition, first and last page have a repair not effecting text, new binding.","he":"תורת הבית הארוך לרשב\"א. פראג, [תצ\"ה 1735] \n \n תורת הבית הארוך \"להלכות נדה... חברו מרנא ורבנא המובהק רבי שלמה אדרת... ורבינו אהרן הלוי ז\"ל מראה את בדק הבית... ובא רעהו [הרשב\"א]... נצב על משמרת הבית\", פראג תצ\"ה [1735] \n \n \n שער מאויר בתחריט עץ. \n \n \n לא דף. \n \n \n 31 ס\"מ. \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"45","title":{"en":"toras habayis haaroch larashb\"a, prague, 1735.","he":"תורת הבית הארוך לרשב\"א. פראג, [תצ\"ה 1735]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18030/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is \"Torat HaBayit HaAroch\" by Rashba (Rabbi Shlomo ben Aderet), printed in Prague in 1735. The text focuses on the laws of Niddah and includes commentary from Rabbi Aharon HaLevi. The book is in very good condition and features an illustrated title page with an elaborate woodcut architectural engraving. The page is framed by ornate columns and an arch, typical of 18th-century European printing.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.332Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18030,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18031/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18031/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18031/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18031/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18031/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18031/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"according to vinograd this kabbalistic sefer was printed without a title page and the author is unknown! \n extremally rare and never seen in auctions! \n  \n pages : 10 \n size : 19.5 cm. \n condition : excellent condition, some stains.","he":"על פי וינוגרד, ספר קבלי זה הודפס ללא שער, והמחבר אינו ידוע! \n נדיר ואינו מצוי כלל! \n  \n 10 דפים \n מצב מציון, קצת כתמים."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"46","title":{"en":"extremely rare! sod hashem, koritz 1784, kabbalah, only edition. was printed without a title page!","he":"נדיר מאוד: ספר קבלה סוד ה', קוריץ תקמ\"ד, נדפס בלי שער."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18031/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a very rare Kabbalistic book titled \"Sod HaShem\" (Secret of God), printed in Koretz in 1784 without a title page, and the author is unknown. The book consists of 10 pages and is in excellent condition, with only minor stains. The content is entirely in Hebrew script, presented in a clear, early print style.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":18031,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18035/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18035/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18035/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18035/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18035/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"toras harama , lemberg 1846, first edition, by rabbi meir halevi abulefiya. \n  \n size : 19 cm. \n pages : 32 pages. \n condition : over all very fine condition, small piece torn from title page not effecting text.","he":"תורת הרמה , למברג תר\"ו, ר' מאיר הלוי אבולעפיה, מהדורה ראשונה. \n  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, דף השער קצת פגום שאינו פוגע בטקס."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"47","title":{"en":"rare: toras harama, lemberg 1846, first edition.","he":"נדיר: תורת הרמה, למברג תר\"ו, ר' מאיר הלוי אבולעפיה, מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18035/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare first edition of \"Torat HaRamah\" by Rabbi Meir HaLevi Abulafia, published in Lemberg in 1846. The book is in very good overall condition, though the title page has some minor damage that does not affect the text. The image provided shows the book's binding, which is a reddish-brown spine with decorative gold stars, and marbled light brown covers.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.335Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18035,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18036/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18036/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18036/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18036/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"vikuach al ahava , by r' don isaac abarbanel, lyck 1871, first edition. \n  \n pages : 15, 96. \n size : 21 cm \n condition : fine condition, the first title page is detached.","he":"ספר ויכוח על האהבה מאת דון יצחק אברבנאל. ליק, 1871. \n הוצא לאור בפעם ראשונה מתוך כתב יד על ידי חברת מקיצי נרדמים.  \n  \n  \n \n מצב טוב, דף השער הראשון מנותק."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"48","title":{"en":"vikuach al ahava, r' don isaac abarbanel, lyck 1871, first edition.","he":"ויכוח על האהבה מאת דון יצחק אברבנאל. ליק, 1871, מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18036/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"Vikuach Al HaAhava\" (Discourse on Love) by Don Isaac Abravanel, published in Lyck in 1871. The text was printed for the first time from a manuscript by the Mekitzei Nirdamim society. The book is in good condition, although the first title page is detached. The title page features Hebrew text with some German printing information at the bottom, and a simple, elegant layout.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.336Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18036,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18040/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18040/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18040/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"chemdas shlomo responsa by rabbi shlomo zalman lifshitz \u2013 warsaw 1836. first edition. \n  \n pages : 4, 2-97, 117. \n size : 31 cm. \n condition : over all in very fine condition, about 10-15 pages have a few worm holes.","he":"שאלות ותשובות חמדת שלמה ומשא ומתן עם גדולי הדור, מאת רבי שלמה זלמן ליפשיץ, אב\"ד ווארשא. \n רבי שלמה זלמן ליפשיץ בעל \"חמדת שלמה\", רבה הראשון של וורשא (תקכ\"ה-תקצ\"ט, אוצר הרבנים 18771) \n  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, בערך 10-15 דפים מעט עם נקבי עש."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"49","title":{"en":"classic: chemdas shlomo by rabbi shlomo zalman lifshitz \u2013 warsaw 1836, first edition.","he":"ספר יסוד: שו\"ת חמדת שלמה, מאת רבי שלמה זלמן ליפשיץ, מהדורה ראשונה, ווארשא, תקצ\"ו"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18040/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"She'elot u'Teshuvot Chemdat Shlomo\" (Responsa Chemdat Shlomo) by Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Lipschutz, published in Warsaw in 1836. The book contains questions and answers on Jewish law and discussions with contemporary scholars. Overall, the book is in very good condition, with about 10-15 pages exhibiting minor wormholes. The title page is in Hebrew, with a decorative border and a publisher's stamp, indicating its origin in Warsaw.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.338Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18040,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18061/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18061/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18061/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18061/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18061/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"by: rabbi chayim son of r. simcha cohen rappaport, head of levov rabbinical court. \n  \n size : 37 cm. \n pages : 2, 112. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"שו\"ת רבינו חיים כהן, מהרב חיים כהן רפאפורט, לעמברג תרכ\"א 1861. \n \n הוא מוה' חיים כהן רפאפורט האבדק\"ק לבוב והגליל, בן מוה' שמחה כהן רפאפורט, האבד\"ק לובלין וק' הוראדנא והגלילות ונתקבל לאבד\"ק לבוב בן מוה' נחמן כהן רפאפורט, האבד\"ק דובנא רבתי, הנודע בשם ר' נחמן ליפשיס \n \n \n על סדר ד' חלקי הש\"ע ע\"י נכד המחבר מוה' ראובן כהן רפאפורט מק\"ק טרנאפאל, בתוספות הגהות והערות \n \n \n נעתק מתוך כתבי יד המחבר הנמצאים ת\"י נכדו .מוה' יעקב נפתלי הירץ בערנשטיין מפה\"ק לבוב \n \n \n הביא לבית הדפוס אברהם יצחק בן מוה' חיים טעבל מענקיש בן בתו של מוה' נחמן הכהן רפאפורט האבדק\"ק גלינא בן המחבר. \n \n \n לעמברג :דפוס ישכר בק - מענקיש druck des s. back & a. j. menkes, שנה מ'נ'ח'ת' כ'ה'ן' ה'ג'ד'ו'ל' תרכ\"א 1861 \n \n \n  \n \n \n דפים קח-קיב כוללים: \" \n קונטרס שאלת חכם : כולל איזה תשובות גאוני בתראי אשר נמצאו בין כתבי מז\"ה \": ר' ישכר דוב ב\"ר יעקב יושע פאלק, ר' שלמה יצחק היילפרין, ר' מאיר מרגליות, ר' יצחק בהגאון מהר\"ם ר' מאיר אייזנשטאט, ר' ארי' ליב ב\"ר בנימין וואלף ממריאמפאליא, ר' יעקב ב\"ר אלכסנדר זיסקינד מבוטשאטש ור' יחיאל מיכל ב\"ר פתחי' מיאברוב. \n \n \n \n \n בגוף הספר מפוזרות תשובות מרבנים אחרים:  \n \n \n ר' מאיר ב\"ר העניך (או\"ח סי' כ) \n \n \n ר' אריה ליב רפאפורט, בן המחבר (סי' כג) \n \n \n ר' יצחק יהושע העשיל ב\"ר שאול (יו\"ד סי' כב) \n \n \n ר' יואל [ב\"ר דוד] מבית קצנאל בוגין, חתן המחבר (סי' כג-כד) \n \n \n ר' אהרן ב\"ר [חיים] יהודה ליב אייטינגא, חתן המחבר (סי' מ) \n \n \n ר' יחיאל מיכל ב\"ר שמואל מפרעמשלא, גיסו של המחבר (אה\"ע סי' נו) \n \n \n ר' שלמה [ב\"ר משה מחלמא], מחותנו של המחבר (סי' עא) \n \n \n ר' חיים יהודה לייב הלוי [הנ\"ל], מחותנו של המחבר (חו\"מ סי' ו). \n \n \n \n \n בעותק שלפנינו הוחלפה הסכמת ר' יוסף שאול נאטינזאהן בהסכמת גיסו ר' מרדכי זאב סג\"ל איטנגא, [לבוב], כ' למספר בני ישראל [ה אייר תרכ\"א]. בטופס זה נשמטה התוספת להקדמת ר' ראובן רפאפורט, בה הוא מודה לרי\"ש נאטנזאהן על הערותיו. \n \n \n  \n \n \n [2] קי\"ב דפים \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"50","title":{"en":"rabbeinu chaim cohen - raparport, lemberg 1861, first edition.","he":"שו\"ת רבינו חיים כהן, מהרב חיים כהן רפאפורט, לעמברג תרכ\"א 1861, מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18061/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is the first edition of \"She'elot u'Teshuvot Rabbeinu Chaim Cohen,\" a responsa by Rabbi Chaim Cohen Rapaport, published in Lemberg in 1861. The work covers the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, compiled by the author's grandson, Rabbi Reuven Cohen Rapaport, with additional notes. It includes responsa from other prominent rabbis. The book, consisting of 112 pages, is in very good condition, and its title page features an ornate decorative border around the Hebrew text.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:29.339Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":18061,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18062/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18062/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18062/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18062/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18062/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"luchos ha'edus - nachlas avos - lemberg 1864 (on title page says 1846). \n on hilchos eidus, by rabbi ozer tzamir. \n at the end of the sefer, there is nachalas avos from his grandfather, the author of shar mishpat. \n  \n size : 36 cm \n pages : 3, 45, 23. \n condition : very good condition, wide margins.","he":"לוחות העדות \u2013 נחלת אבות  \n \n חידושים על הלכות עדות . מאת רבי עוזר צאזמיר בן רבי אברהם בן הגאון בעל שער המשפט . \n \n \n למברג . תרכ\"ד , (1864) - (על השער 1846), יצא לאור ע\"י מיכאל לוי פרומקין . מהדורה ראשונה . עם הסכמות השואל ומשיב ורבי שלמה קלוגר . \n \n \n ספירת דפים שניה שו\"ת \"נחלת אבות\" מזקנו בעל שער המשפט. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  לא מצוי כלל \n \n \n  \n \n \n  [ 3 ] , 45 : 23 דף . 36 ס\"מ . \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד עם שוליים רחבים."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"51","title":{"en":"luchos ha'edus - nachlas avos, first edition, lemerg 1864, rare.","he":"לוחות העדות \u2013 נחלת אבות, למברג . תרכ\"ד, לא מצוי כלל."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18062/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew religious text titled \"לוחות העדות \u2013 נחלת אבות\" (Tablets of Testimony \u2013 Ancestral Heritage) by Rabbi Ozer Tzamir ben Rabbi Avraham, published in Lemberg in 1864 (with 1846 on the title page). The book contains novellae on the laws of testimony and a second pagination of responsa titled \"נחלת אבות\" from the author's grandfather, the Baal Sha'ar HaMishpat. It features approbation from \"HaSha'al u'Meshiv\" and Rabbi Shlomo Kluger. Measuring 36 cm, the book is described as being in very good condition with wide margins and is considered rare.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.010Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18062,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18063/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi yaakov tannenbaum (1832 - 1897) was the son of rabbi zev wolfe, av beis din of verpelet and author of rechovos hanahar among others. rabbi yaakov served as av beis din first of tallya, mesocsat, and eventually of putnok, where he remained until his death. he authored responsa nihari afarsemon and shemen afarsemon on torah. \n  \n size : 31 cm \n pages : 3, 90. \n condition : fine condition, brown paper.","he":"עם חותם המו\"ל נכד המחבר הגאון טננבוים - פוטנאק  \n   \n הגאון הצדיק רבי יעקב טננבוים אב\"ד פוטנאק והגליל בעל שו\"ת נהרי אפרסמון וספר שמן אפרסמון על התורה (תקצ\"ב-תרנ\"ז) בן הגאון בעל רחובות הנהר. היה מגדולי המשיבים בדורו, נודע גם כצדיק ועניו שתפילותיו עושים פירות. הגאון רבי נפתלי הכהן שווארץ אב\"ד מאד בעל 'בית נפתלי' מבקש ממנו באחד ממכתביו אליו 'ונא יעלה זכרונינו לפניו בימים הנוראים'.  \n עמד בקשרי הלכה עם כל גדולי דורו ואף עם צדיקי החסידות כמ הרה\"ק רבי חיים מצאנז ודודו הגה\"ק רבי שמואל פרנקל מדאראג. כשנשאל פעם מהר\"א מבעלזא על ידי אחד מנכדי הגאון מפוטנאק אם לקרוא לבנו כשם זקנו, ענה: לא קוראים שם אחרי מלאך!!!  \n שימש כאב\"ד טאליא, מעזא-טשאטה ומשנת תרל\"ג אב\"ד פוטנאק במשך 23 שנים עד פטירתו בשנת תרנ\"ז. בפוטנאק החזיק ישיבה גדולה ממנו יצאו תלמידים מופלגים ומורי הוראה. \n  \n מצב טוב, נייר חום."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"52","title":{"en":"nahari afartimon tinyana, by rabbi yaakov tannenbaum, munkatch 1911, first edition. stamp of r' moshe tenenbaum.","he":"נהרי אפרסמון מהדורא תנינא, רבי יעקב טננבוים אב\"ד פוטנאק, דפוס ראשון, מונקאטש תרע\"ט, עם חותם נכד המחבר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18063/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew religious book titled \"נהרי אפרסמון מהדורא תנינא\" (Rivers of Persimmon, Second Edition) by Rabbi Yaakov Tanenbaum, Av Beit Din of Putnok. Printed in Munkács in 1919 (תרע\"ט), it is notable for bearing the stamp of the author's grandson and publisher. The book contains responsa and is a significant work by a leading rabbinic figure of his generation, recognized for his scholarship and piety. The physical condition is good, with some browning of the paper, reflecting its age.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.012Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18063,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18067/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18067/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18067/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18067/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18067/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18067/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"etz shasul , sefer ha'ikarim by rabbi yosef albo, with commentary by rabbi gedalya lifshitz. frankfurt an der oder, [1788]. \n  \n size : 36.5 cm. \n pages : 7, 3-97. \n condition : over all very fine condition, stains, wide margins.","he":"ספר עץ שתול , ספר העיקרים לרבינו יוסף אלבו, עם ביאור רבי גדליה ליפשיץ. פרנקפורט דאודר, [תקמ\"ח 1788]. \n  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, כתמים, שוליים רחבים."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"53","title":{"en":"etz shasul, frankfurt an der oder, 1788","he":"עץ שתול, פרנקפורט דאודר, תקמ\"ח"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18067/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew philosophical and religious book titled \"עץ שתול\" (Planted Tree), which contains the core principles of Rabbi Yosef Albo, along with a commentary by Rabbi Gedaliah Lipschutz. Published in Frankfurt an der Oder in 1788 (תקמ\"ח), this volume is an important work in Jewish thought. The book is in generally good condition, though it exhibits some stains, and features wide margins. The title page is adorned with decorative borders and typography typical of 18th-century Hebrew printing.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.014Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18067,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18069/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18069/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18069/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18069/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"a polemic regarding the antiquity of the zohar, by r. yehuda aryeh modena, with appendices. jerusalem, darom press. 1929.  \n   \n nechemiah shmuel libowitz was born in 1862 in the lomza region where he received his torah education. in 1881 he emigrated to the united states where he dealt in the diamond trade, dividing his time between business and writing. libowitz was a bibliographer and a prolific writer, who wrote dozens of works. he also owned a huge judaica library. many of his works were printed in very limited editions. in 1927, he immigrated to eretz israel, but immediately returned to the u.s. where he passed away in 1939 in new york.  \n \n \n \n with a foreword and annotations by the writer and bibliographer nechemia samuel libowitz, who authored a special works about r. yehuda aryeh modena. all his books were printed in limited numbers, and are therefore quite rare. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 24 cm. \n \n \n pages : xxi, 167 [1] \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"ספר ארי נוהם לרבי יהודה אריה ממודינא עם טענות ומענות המקובלים ותשובות גאונים מתנגדים, עם מבוא והערות מאת הסופר והחוקר נחמיה שמואל ליבוביץ. \n  \n  נחמיה שמואל ליבאוויטש נולד בשנת 1862 במחוז לומזה, שם למד מקצועות התורה. בשנת 1881 הוא היגר לארצות הברית, שם עסק בהצלחה בסחר ביהלומים, תוך כדי חלוקת זמנו בין עסקים לספרות. ליבאוויטש היה ביבליוגרף וסופר פורה ושנון, שחיבר עשרות חיבורים, והיתה לו גם ספריה יהודית ענקית. חלק מחיבוריו נדפסו במספר עותקים מצוצמם ביותר. בשנת 1927 הוא עלה לארץ ישראל אך שב מיד לארה\"ב, שם נפטר בניו יורק בשנת 1939.  \n  \n ויכוח נגד קדמות ספר הזהר, מאת ר' יהודה אריה מודינה, עם הוספות. ירושלים, בהוצאת \"דרום\". תרפ\"ט (1929). \n  \n עם מבוא והערות מאת הביבליוגרף והסופר נחמיה שמואל ליבאויטש, שאף כתב ספר מיוחד אודות ר' יהודה אריה מודינא, . כל ספרי נחמיה שמואל ליבאויטש נדפסו במהדורות מצומצמות, והם נדירים ביותר. \n  \n xxi, קסז, [1] עמ' \n 24 ס\"מ. \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"54","title":{"en":"polemic: ari noham, nechemiah shmuel libowitzm jerusalem 1929.","he":"ספר ארי נוהם לרבי יהודה אריה ממודינא, עם מבוא והערות מאת הסופר והחוקר נחמיה שמואל ליבוביץ. 1929."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18069/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew religious and polemical work titled \"ספר ארי נוהם\" (Roaring Lion) by Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh of Modena, with an introduction and annotations by the author and researcher Nehemia Shmuel Leibowitz. Published in Jerusalem in 1929 (תרפ\"ט) by \"Darom\" publishing house, the book presents arguments against the antiquity of the Zohar, along with responses from Kabbalists and opposing Gaonim. Leibowitz's contributions, including a special book about Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Modena, make this edition particularly notable and rare due to his limited print runs. 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Published in Galanta in 1949 (תש\"ט), the book contains rabbinic questions and answers. It includes a letter from the author, adding to its significance. The book is presented in excellent condition, reflecting its relatively recent publication date.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.016Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$30 - $50","currency":"USD","id":18070,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":30},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18071/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18071/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18071/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 17 cm \n pages : 1, 44-75. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"ספר כתאב אתמאר אלאפעאל . מעשים וניסים. ערבית-יהודית באותיות עבריות. ג'רבה, תרע\"ג [1913]. \n קיצור ראשית חכמה בערבית \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"56","title":{"en":"printed in djerba 1913.","he":"ספר כתאב אתמאר אלאפעאל. מעשים וניסים. ערבית-יהודית באותיות עבריות. ג'רבה, תרע\"ג [1913]."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18071/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew-Arabic religious text titled \"ספר כתאב אתמאר אלאפעאל\" (Book of the Fruits of Deeds), containing stories of deeds and miracles, published in Djerba in 1913 (תרע\"ג). The book is written in Judeo-Arabic using Hebrew characters, and includes an abridged version of \"Reshit Chochma\" (The Beginning of Wisdom) in Arabic. This unique linguistic and textual combination makes it a significant item for the study of Jewish-Arabic literature. The book is described as being in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.017Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18071,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18073/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18073/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18073/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18073/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18073/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"haggadah shem pesach with simchas haregel by the chid\"a, lemberg 1863. \n  \n pages : 57 \n size : 25 cm. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"הגדה של פסח עם פירוש שמחת הרגל מהחיד\"א, לעמבערג תרכ\"ג. \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"57","title":{"en":"haggadah shel pesach with simchas haregel by the chid\"a, lemberg 1863.","he":"הגדה של פסח - שמחת הרגל מהחיד\"א, לעמבערג תרכ\"ג."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18073/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew Passover Haggadah titled \"שמחת הרגל\" (Joy of the Festival) with a commentary by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (the Chida). It was published in Lemberg in 1863 (תרכ\"ג). The Haggadah features a decorative title page with floral and geometric motifs, characteristic of 19th-century Hebrew book printing. The book is described as being in good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.018Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18073,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18080/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18080/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18080/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18080/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18080/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"novella on the weekly torah portions, talmud and halachic responsa by r. yaakov lorberbaum of lissa.  \n \n includes the famous tzava\u2019h (will) of the author, which was printed for here the first time.  \n \n \n r' yaakov lorberbaum (1770-1832) was born into a rabbinical family. orphaned from his father, he studied under r. yosef thumim and r. meshulam igra. he served as rav in various communities most notably lissa after which he is known. one of the greatest of the achronim he was held in awe by his rabbinical contemporaries, and his works, including chavas da\u2019as, nesivos ha\u2019mishpat, nachlas yaakov, toras gittin, bais yaakov and many others, are classics of torah scholarship. \n \n \n \n \n  signed by rabbi yehushua falk aurbach ben r' tzvi hirsh aurbach.  \n \n \n  otzer rabbanim number 7776.  \n \n \n   \n \n \n pages : 6, 40, 58. \n \n \n size : 34.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : over all fine condition, the title page has a whole, a few pages have a little worming, damage to cover.","he":"חידושי תורה על פרשות השבוע והגמרא ושו\u201dת מאת הגאון ר\u2019 יעקב לורברבוים מליסא.  \n \n כולל את הצוואה המפורסמת של מחבר הספר, שהודפסה כאן לראשונה.  \n \n \n הגאון ר\u2019 יעקב לוברבום (תק\u201dל-תקצ\u201dב 1770-1832) נולד למשפחה רבנית. הוא התייתם מאביו ולמד מפי ר\u2019 יוסף תאומים ור\u2019 משולם אגרא. הוא שימש כרב בקהילות שונות, ונקרא על שם כהונתו המפורסמת ביותר בעיר ליסא. הוא נחשב לאחד מגדולי האחרונים, והרבנים בתקופתו רחשו לו כבוד רב. יצירותיו, כולל \u201cחוות דעת\u201d, \u201cנתיבות המשפט\u201d, \u201cנחלת יעקב\u201d, \u201cתורת גיטין\u201d, \u201cבית יעקב\u201d ועוד רבים, הינן יצירות מופת של לימוד תורה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  חתימת הגאון ר' יהושע פאלק אוירבאך (אוצר הרבנים מספר 7776) רב בבריסק, בן הגאון רבי צבי הירש אוירבאך (אוצר הרבנים מספר17171).  \n \n \n    \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב, יש נקב בדף השער."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"58","title":{"en":"classic: nachlas yaakov, bresslau 1846, by r' yaakov lorberbaum of lissa. first edition. signed by rabbi yehushua auerbach,","he":"ספר יסוד: נחלת יעקב ברעסלוי תר\"ו. מאת הגאון ר\u2019 יעקב לורברבוים מליסא. מהדורה ראשונה, חתימת הגאון ר' יהושע פאלק אוירבאך."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18080/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew religious work titled \"נחלת יעקב\" (Jacob's Inheritance) by Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum of Lissa, published in Breslau in 1846 (תר\"ו). The book contains Torah novellae on weekly Torah portions, Talmudic discussions, and responsa, along with the author's famously printed will, included for the first time in this edition. It bears the signature of Rabbi Yehoshua Falk Auerbach, a significant rabbinic figure. The overall condition is good, although there is a hole on the title page.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.019Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18080,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18083/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18083/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18083/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18083/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18083/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"2 seforim in one volume. \n  \n pages : 2, 77, 1, 108, 54. \n size : 33.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, some water stains, original boards detached.","he":"שתי ספרים בכרך אחד. \n  \n מצב טוב, כתמי רטובות, הכריכה מנותקת."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"59","title":{"en":"shamos ba'aretz - haftah, warsaw 1861, ownership inscriptions.","he":"שמות בארץ - הפלאה, ווארשא תרכ\"א, חתימות בעלים."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18083/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of two Hebrew books bound together in a single volume, titled \"שמות בארץ - הפלאה\" (Names in the Land - Distinction), published in Warsaw in 1861 (תרכ\"א). The book features numerous handwritten signatures of previous owners on the flyleaf and title page, indicating its provenance and historical use. While the general condition is good, there are some damp stains and the binding is detached, suggesting the need for restoration.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.021Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18083,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18084/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18084/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18084/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18084/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18084/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"pages : 4, 210. \n size : 29.5 cm. \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"ספר דברי גאונים \u2013 מהגאון רבי חיים אריה כהנא מסיגעט. \n \n סיגעט תרע\"א \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב מציון"},"lotNumber":"60","title":{"en":"divrei geonim, r' chaim arye kahana, sighet 1911.","he":"ספר דברי גאונים \u2013 מהגאון רבי חיים אריה כהנא מסיגעט.\nסיגעט תרע\"א"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18084/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew religious book titled \"ספר דברי גאונים\" (Book of the Words of Gaonim) by Rabbi Chaim Aryeh Kahana of Sighet, published in Sighet in 1911 (תרע\"א). The book contains rabbinic insights and discussions. The title page features an elaborate decorative border, characteristic of early 20th-century Hebrew printing. The book is described as being in excellent condition.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:26.022Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":18084,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"}},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18085/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18085/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18085/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18085/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18085/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"2 vilna only editions bound together in one volume. \n  \n pages : 152. 8, 128. \n size : 32 cm. \n condition : fine condition, some stains.","he":"2 ספרי ווילנא מהדורות יחידאות כרוכים ביחד. \n  \n מצב טוב, כתמים."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"61","title":{"en":"2 only editions, zichron yaakov, vilna 1874, divrei moshe, vilna 1878.","he":"2 ספרי ווילנא מהדורות יחידאות, זכרון יעקב תרל\"ה, דברי משה תרל\"ח."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18085/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of two rare single edition books from Vilna, bound together. The first book is \"Zichron Yaakov\" from 1875 (תרל\"ה), and the second is \"Divrei Moshe\" from 1878 (תרל\"ח). Both books are religious texts in Hebrew. The image displays the title page of \"Sefer Zichron Yaakov,\" featuring a decorative printed border surrounding the Hebrew text, with some staining visible on the page. The overall condition is good, with some stains.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.349Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18085,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18086/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18086/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18086/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18086/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"moreh nevuchim by the rambam, with commentaries. \n  \n pages : 1, 127. \n size : 33 cm. \n condition : over all very fine condition, repair to top of title page effecting text.","he":"מורה נבוכים להרמב\"ם , עם פירוש שם טוב פירוש אפודי ופירוש מאבן קרשקש. יעסניץ, תק\"ב [1742]. \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, יש תיקון לדף השער הפוגע בטקס."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"62","title":{"en":"more nevuchim by the rambam, jessnitz 1742.","he":"מורה נבוכים להרמב\"ם - יעסניץ, תק\"ב [1742]."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18086/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of \"Moreh Nevuchim\" (Guide for the Perplexed) by Maimonides, printed in Jessnitz in 1742 (תק\"ב). It includes commentaries by Shem Tov, Efodi, and Ibn Kreskas. The book is a foundational work of Jewish philosophy, written in Hebrew. The title page, shown in the image, features a heraldic crest with two bear-like figures and decorative elements. The overall condition is very good, although there is a repair to the title page that affects the text.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.352Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18086,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18087/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18087/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18087/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18087/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18087/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"2 sections bound together. \n  \n pages : 1, 109, 2, 1, 90. \n size : 36 cm. \n condition : moderate condition, some pages have worming and repairs.","he":"ספר נתיבות המשפט, על חושן משפט. שני חלקים. סדילקוב, תק\"ץ. \n  \n מצב בינוני - גרוע."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"63","title":{"en":"nesivos hamishpat, both sections, sadilkov 1830.","he":"ספר נתיבות המשפט, על חושן משפט. שני חלקים. סדילקוב, תק\"ץ."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18087/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a book titled \"Sefer Netivot HaMishpat\" on Choshen Mishpat, comprising two parts. It was printed in Sdilkov in 1830 (תק\"ץ). The book is a work of Jewish law, written in Hebrew. The image shows a page with handwritten Hebrew script, indicating its textual nature. The general condition is described as medium to poor.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.353Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18087,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18091/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18091/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18091/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18091/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18091/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"sharei yosher first edition. both parts. warsaw 1928. \n \n classic talmudic novella authored by r. shimon shkop of grodno. primarily dealing with complex talmudic directives, the sefer was enthusiastically received and remains a fundamental work in the lithuanian school of yeshivos. \n \n \n   \n \n \n r' shimon shkop (1860-1940) studied in the great yeshivas of mir and volozhin. in 1884 he was appointed as a magid shiur in telz where he remained until 1903 when he succeeded his father as rav of moltash. in 1920 he became rosh yeshiva in grodno where his shiurim attracted hundreds and under his leadership, yeshivas grodno became world famous as a bastion of torah. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 3, 342, 1, 1, 293, 8. \n \n \n size : 30 cm. \n \n \n condition : very good condition, brown paper as usual.","he":"שערי ישר . מהדורה ראשונה. שני חלקים. ווארשא תרפ\u201dח 1928 \n \n חידושי תורה קלאסיים על הגמרא מאת ר\u2019 שמעון שקופ מגרודנא. הספר עוסק בעיקר בהנחיות תלמודיות מורכבות. הספר התקבל בהתלהבות ונותר עד היום ספר יסוד בעולם הישיבות הליטאיות \n \n \n   \n \n \n ר\u2019 שמעון שקופ (תר\u201dכ-ת\u201dש 1860-1940) למד בישיבות מיר וולוז\u2019ין המעטירות. בשנת תרמ\u201dד (1884) הוא התמנה למגיד שיעור בטלז ונשאר במקום עד שנת תרס\u201dג (1903), אז ירש את מקום אביו כרב העיר מולטאש. בשנת תר\u201dפ (1920) הוא התמנה לראש ישיבת גרודנא. שיעוריו משכו מאות בחורים, וישיבת גרודנא הפכה תחת הנהגתו למעוז תורה מפורסם \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"64","title":{"en":"classic: sharei yosher. first edition. both parts. warsaw 1928.","he":"ספרי יסוד: שערי ישר. מהדורה ראשונה. שני חלקים. ווארשא תרפ\u201dח"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18091/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition, two-part work titled \"Shaarei Yosher,\" printed in Warsaw in 1928 (תרפ\u201dח). Authored by Rabbi Shimon Shkop of Grodno, this fundamental Talmudic commentary focuses on complex Talmudic guidelines. The book is written in Hebrew and is considered a classic in Lithuanian Yeshivot. The title page, shown in the image, features a clear, legible Hebrew text with minimal decorative elements. The condition is very good.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.355Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","internalCatalogNumber":"122","currency":"USD","id":18091,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18092/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18092/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18092/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18092/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"classics. ohr samayach. complete set. first editions. warsaw-riga 1902-1926 \n \n classic commentary on the rambam by r. meir simcha ha\u2019cohen of dvinsk. \n \n \n  r' meir simcha ha\u2019cohen (1843-1926), was born in butrimonys, lithuania and after his marriage he settled in bialystok, where he studied in the local shul for many years developing into a phenomenal talmid chacham. he then accepted an invitation to be the rav of the misnagdim of the city of dvinsk alongside r. yosef rosen (rogatchover gaon), who was the rav of the chasidim. it was during his tenure in dvinsk that he published his four-volume sefer on the entire rambam. \n \n \n stefansky hebrew classics 149. \n \n \n  \n \n \n noshim-kedusha, warsaw 1902, 247 pages. \n \n \n nezikin kinyan mishpotim shoftim, warsaw 1904, 245 pages. \n \n \n haflo\u2019ah zeraim avoda korbanos taharah, warsaw 1910, 252 pages. \n \n \n ahavah zemanim, riga 1926, 183 pages. \n \n \n \n \n condition : over all very good condition, few page shave very minor worming not effecting text, damaged spine.","he":"ספרי יסוד. אור שמח. סט שלם מהדורות ראשונות ווארשא-ריגא תרס\"ב-תרפ\"ו 1902-1926  \n   \n פירוש מיוחד על הרמב\u201dם מאת ר\u2019 מאיר שמחה הכהן מדווינסק.  \n \n \n  \n הגאון ר\u2019 מאיר שמחה הכהן (תר\u201dג-תרפ\u201dו 1843-1926) נולד בבוטרימוניס, ליטא. לאחר נישואיו הוא התיישב בביאליסטוק, שם למד בבית הכנסת המקומי במשך שנים רבות וצמח לתלמיד חכם מופלג. לאחר מכן הוא נענה להצעה לכהן כרב קהילת המתנגדים בעיר דווינסק לצד ר\u2019 יוסף רוזן (הגאון מרוגצ\u2019וב) שהיה רב קהילת החסידים במקום. את ספרו זה בעל ארבעת הכרכים על כל הרמב\u201dם, הוציא לאור בעת כהונתו בדווינסק.  \n סטפנסקי ספרי יסוד 149. נשים-קדושה, וורשא תרס\u201dב (1902), 247 עמודים. נזיקין קניין משפטים שופטים, וורשא תרס\u201dד (1904), 245 עמודים. הפלאה זרעים עבודה קרבנות טהרה, וורשא תר\u201dע (1910), 252 עמודים. מדע אהבה זמנים, ריגה תרפ\u201dו (1926) (1) 183 עמודים.  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד. כריכות עתיקות השדרה פגום."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"65","title":{"en":"classic: ohr samayach. complete set. first editions. warsaw-riga 1902-1926","he":"ספרי יסוד: אור שמח. סט שלם מהדורות ראשונות ווארשא-ריגא תרס\"ב-תרפ\"ו 1902-1926ץ"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18092/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a complete set of first editions of \"Or Sameach,\" a significant commentary on Maimonides' Mishneh Torah by Rabbi Meir Simcha HaKohen of Dvinsk. The set was published between 1902 (תרס\"ב) and 1926 (תרפ\"ו) in Warsaw and Riga, respectively. It comprises four volumes covering various sections of the Mishneh Torah, including Nashim-Kedusha, Nezikin Kinyan Mishpatim Shoftim, Hafla'ah Zera'im Avodah Korbanot Tahara, and Mada Ahavah Zmanim. The books are in Hebrew, with the title pages featuring decorative borders and clear typography. The overall condition is very good, with antique bindings that show some damage to the spine.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.356Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":18092,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18096/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"yad yosef veyad shaul, lemberg, 1851, first edition, fine copy. \n by the gaon r' yosef shaul nathanzohn, the author of the famous shoel u'meishiv. \n  \n owned by the gaon rabbi mordechei ashkenazi, rabbi yitzchak shaul kroze, rabbi yaakon bauman, rabbi shmuel yaakov weinberg. \n  \n size : 36.5 cm. \n pages : 2, 64,1, 73. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"יד יוסף ויד שאול, למברג, תרי\"א, מהדורה ראשונה, עותק נאה  \n \n זה ספר יד יוסף ויד שאול על הלכות נדרים הנקרא בשם ידות נדרים. שני חלקים. \n  מאת רבי יוסף שאול הלוי נתנזון בעל \"שואל ומשיב\" . למברג, תרי\"א. מהדורה ראשונה. זהו ספרו ההלכתי הראשון של ה\"שואל ומשיב\" מלבד ספרו 'אמרות טהורות' (למברג, תר\"י) העוסק בעניני דרוש. \n \n \n חלק ראשון: על הלכות נדרים (עם הפנים) בשם ידות נדרים. [2], סד דף. \n \n \n חלק שני: יד שאול. מהלכות שבועות עד כלות הלכות חדש. [1], עג דף. \n \n \n \n \n 36.5 ס\"מ. \n \n \n עותק נאה במצב מצוין."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"66","title":{"en":"classic yad yosef and yad shaul. lemberg, [1851], copy of\nrabbanim.","he":"ספרי יסוד: יד יוסף ויד שאול, למברג, תרי\"א, מהדורה ראשונה, עותק נאה. העותק של רבנים."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18096/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"Yad Yosef VeYad Shaul\" (also known as Yadot Nedarim), a two-part halachic work on the laws of vows and oaths. Authored by Rabbi Yosef Shaul HaLevi Nathanson, it was published in Lemberg in 1851 (תרי\"א). This book, written in Hebrew, is notable as one of the author's first halachic works. The title page features a decorative border, a heraldic crest with a lion, and multiple purple ink stamps, indicating previous ownership by rabbis. The copy is described as handsome and in excellent condition, measuring 36.5 cm.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.358Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18096,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18099/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi chaim mordechai roller (1868-1946).  rabbi of t&acirc;rgu neamţ for nearly 50 years. author of 'shu\"t be'er mordechai' and shu\"t harashbid. a scion of rabbi naftali katz and the maharal of prague, a disciple of rabbi david moshe friedman of chortkov and rabbi yitzchak friedman of bohush. known for his holy customs - he spent most of the day studying torah wearing a prayer shawl and adorned in rabbeinu tam tefillin. he studied kabbalah each shabbat from midnight until daybreak. it is told that he went out to search for a prayer quorum during a riot against jews, was attacked by a gang and miraculously saved from them, as a result of which he published his book 'borchi nafshi'. he immigrated to israel in 1946 and settled in jerusalem. rabbi eliezer zussia of skulen said about him: \"there is almost no-one like him in several countries who is great in torah and character traits\". the \"roller\" study house in ashkelon was established in his memory, as was the \"be'er chaim mordechai\" talmud torah of the vizhnitz chassidut in bnei brak. he was very active in permitting agunos to remarry, after the holocaust he permitted the aguna gittel, daughter of rabbi meir arik to remarry. his short work \"kuntress be'er chaim mordechai\" was used in many cases after the holocaust to permit agunos to remarry. \n   \n pages : 109, 6. \n size : 33 cm. \n condition : very good condition, new binding, one page at the end has a printing damage effecting text, wide margins.","he":"רבי חיים מרדכי ראללער [רולר] תרכ\"ח-תש\"ז [1868-1946]. רבה של טרגו ניאמץ במשך כיובל שנים. מחבר 'שו\"ת באר מרדכי' ושו\"ת הרשבי\"ד. צאצא של ר' נפתלי כ\"ץ והמהר\"ל מפראג, מחסידי רבי דוד משה פרידמן מצ'ורטקוב ור' יצחק פרידמן מבוהוש. ידוע בהנהגותיו הקדושות- רוב היום למד תורה לבוש טלית ומעוטר בתפילין של רבנו תם. נהג ללמוד תורת הסוד כל שבת מחצות עד עלות השחר. מסופר שיצא לחפש מנין שעה שבוצעו פרעות נגד היהודים הוא נתקל בכנופיה שהתנפלה עליו ובדרך נס ניצל מהם, בעקבות כך הדפיס את ספרו \"ברכי נפשי\". עלה ארצה בתמוז תש\"ו והתיישב בירושלים. רבי אליעזר זוסיא מסקולן אמר עליו: \"כמעט שלא נמצא כמוהו בכמה ארצות גדול בתורה ובמדות\". לזכרו הוקם בית הכנסת \"רולר\" באשקלון וכן תלמוד תורה \"באר חיים מרדכי\" של חסידי ויז'ניץ בבני ברק. עסק רבות בהתרת עגונות, לאחר השואה התיר בתו של ר' מאיר אריק העגונה מרת גיטל. חיבורו הקצר \"קונטרס באר חיים מרדכי\" שמש לאחר השואה להיתר עגונות במקרים רבים. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, כריכה חדשה, בדף אחד בסוף יש נזק להדפסה שפוגם בטקסט. שוליים רחבים."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"67","title":{"en":"chidushei ben yair, chernowitz 1900, by r' chaim mordechai roller. rare.","he":"חידושי בן יאיר, טשערנאוויץ תר\"ס, ע\"י הרב חיים מרדכי ראללער. נדיר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18099/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare book titled \"Chidushei Ben Yair,\" published in Czernowitz in 1900 (תר\"ס), authored by Rabbi Chaim Mordechai Roller. The book contains novellae (Chiddushim) on Jewish law and Torah portions, written in Hebrew. The image shows a title page with a decorative border and clear Hebrew text, along with some handwritten notes at the top. The condition is very good, with a new binding, though one page at the end has print damage affecting the text. It also features wide margins.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.359Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18099,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":120,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18100/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18100/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18100/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18100/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18100/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"lashon zahav . novellae on the talmud and the weekly torah readings by rabbi david tevele hakohen schiff, rabbi of london and england. two sections. offenbach, [1822]. first edition. \n  \n on the title page there is a signature of r' raphael kirchheim. \n  \n rabbi david tevele hakohen schiff was a disciple of the author of pnei yehoshua, the rabbi of frankfurt. he served as dayan in frankfurt, and from 1765 served as chief rabbi in london. he was a prominent torah scholar and rabbi of his generation and was very active in promoting torah and torah awareness. he held halachic correspondence with the author of noda b'yehuda, and with his colleague rabbi natan maas of frankfurt who counseled with him in their prolific correspondence. the book was printed soon after the author's passing, by his nephew, rabbi gavriel adler who included an introduction with the author's biography. rabbi adler also added kanfei nesharim with novellae by his relatives, rabbis of the adler family. \n  \n raphael kirchheim (1840-1889) was an author, researcher and editor of manuscripts, affiliated with the reform movement. born in frankfurt, he first served as a shochet in the charedi community of r. shimshon refael hirsh but after avraham geiger relocated to frankfurt, kirchheim became a radical reformist and was dismissed from his job as shochet. \n  \n pages : [3], 32: [1], 44 leaves. \n size : 32 cm. \n condition : very fine condition, boards are detached.","he":"לשון זהב. אופנבך, תקפ\"ב-תקפ\"ג, 1822. מהדורה ראשונה. \n חידושים על הש\"ס ועל פרשיות התורה, מאת רבי דוד טעבלי הכהן שיף, רבה של לונדון ומדינת ענגלאד. שני חלקים. אופנבך, תקפ\"ב-תקפ\"ג [1822]. מהדורה ראשונה. \n  \n על השער יש חתימה מהרב רפאל קירכהיים. \n  \n רבי דוד טעבלי הכהן שיף היה תלמידו של בעל הפני יהושע רבה של פרנקפורט, וכיהן כדיין בפרנקפורט ומשנת תקכ\"ה היה רבה הראשי של לונדון, הוא היה מגדולי דורו ורב פעלים לתורה ולתעודה. היה בקשרי מכתבי הלכה עם בעל הנודע ביהודה, וכן עם ידידו רבי נתן מאז מפרנקפורט שהתייעץ עמו רבות בחילופי מכתבים ביניהם. הספר נדפס לאחר פטירת המחבר על ידי אחיינו רבי גבריאל אדלר שכתב בהקדמה את תולדות המחבר, וכן הוסיף את 'כנפי נשרים' חידושים מקרוביו הרבנים לבית אדלר. \n  \n רפאל קירכהיים (1840-1889) סופר, חוקר ומהדיר כתבי-יד שנמנה עם תנועת הרפורמה. יליד פרנקפורט, שימש תחילה כשוחט בקהילה החרדית של רבי שמשון רפאל הירש, אך לאחר מעברו של אברהם גייגר לפרנקפורט הפך לרפורמי-קיצוני וכתוצאה מכך פוטר מעבודתו כשוחט. \n  \n [3], לב: [1], מד דף \n מצב טוב מאוד, כריכה מנותקת."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"68","title":{"en":"lashon zahav. offenbach, 1822. first edition, signed by r' raphael kirchheim.","he":"לשון זהב. אופנבך, תקפ\"ב-תקפ\"ג, 1822. מהדורה ראשונה. שני חלקים. חתימה מהרב רפאל קירכהיים."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18100/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"Lashon Zahav,\" a two-part work of novellae on the Talmud and Torah portions by Rabbi David Tevel Schiff, Chief Rabbi of London. It was published in Offenbach in 1822 (תקפ\"ב-תקפ\"ג). The book is in Hebrew and includes an autograph signature from Rabbi Raphael Kirchheim on the title page. The title page, framed by an ornate decorative border, presents the book's details in clear Hebrew typography. The overall condition is very good, though the binding is detached.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.361Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18100,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18101/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18101/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18101/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18101/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 35 cm. \n pages : 2, 68, 44. \n condition : very fine condition, cover is a little loose.","he":"מצב טוב מאוד, הכריכה מעט רופפת."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"69","title":{"en":"machne efraim, by r' efraim navon, sadilkov 1835.","he":"ספר 'מחנה אפרים', לרבי אפרים נבון. סדילקאב, תקצ\"ה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18101/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is the book \"Machaneh Ephraim\" by Rabbi Ephraim Navon, printed in Sdilkov in 1835 (תקצ\"ה). The book is a religious text in Hebrew, likely focusing on Jewish law or commentary. The title page, depicted in the image, features an elaborate decorative border surrounding the Hebrew text, with a Russian inscription at the bottom. The condition is very good, with the binding being slightly loose.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.362Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000","currency":"USD","id":18101,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":5000},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18102/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"lacking last 5 pages, 2 of then are replaced with old handwriting. \n bound together with rashba on chullin (blue pages), lacking at the end. \n  \n size : 35 cm. \n pages : 2, 28 (kelilas shmuel), 66, 2 handwritten leaves. \n condition : fine condition, tape on title page not effecting text.","he":"שאילת שמואל - כלילת שמואל , רבי שמואל אביגדור, קניגסברג תרי\"ח. \n \n \n כרוך יחד עם רשב\"א (חסר בסוף). \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב. חסרים 5 העמודים האחרונים, שניים מהם מוחלפים בכתב יד ישן."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"70","title":{"en":"rare! she'ilas shmuel, r' shmuel avigdor, kenigsberg 1858.","he":"נדיר! שאילת שמואל, רבי שמואל אביגדור, קניגסברג תרי\"ח."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18102/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare copy of \"Sha'alat Shmuel - K'lililat Shmuel\" by Rabbi Shmuel Avigdor, printed in Königsberg in 1858 (תרי\"ח). This Hebrew text is bound together with a partial copy of Rashba. The image displays two columns of handwritten Hebrew text, indicating it is a textual work. The condition is good, with the last five pages missing, two of which have been replaced by old handwritten text.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.363Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18102,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":70},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18103/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18103/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18103/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18103/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi meir posner (1729-1807, otzar harabbanim 12928), was a prominent rabbi and torah authority in his times. after his marriage, he lived by his father-in-law in pozna and was therefore called posner. after his wife's death, he moved to lissa where he studied with his companion rabbi daved tevil of lisa. in 1763, he served as rabbi of mezritch whereupon he became famous all over poland and the leading rabbis of his generation sent him questions [including rabbi akiva eiger who calls him \"the truly great gaon\u2026\", the chemdat shlomo, rabbi avraham danzig author of chayei adam, etc]. afterward he served as rabbi of k&ouml;nigsberg and later was av beit din of danzig, schottland, weinberg, and langfuhr. his book beit meir on the shulchan aruch even haezer is one of the basic works on these laws. he also wrote many other books. \n  \n pages : 1, 132, 1, 18. \n size : 38.5 cm. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"בית מאיר , על שו\"ע אבן העזר \u2013 כרוך עם צלעות הבית. מהגאון רבי מאיר פוזנר, לעמבערג תקצ\"ו. \n הגאון רבי מאיר פוזנר (תפ\"ט-תקס\"ז, אוצר הרבנים 12928), מגדולי רבני ופוסקי דורו. לאחר נישואיו גר אצל חותנו בפוזנא ועל שם אותה תקופה כונה \"פוזנר\". לאחר פטירת אשתו עבר לליסא, שם למד בדיבוק חברים עם ידידו רבי דוד טעביל מליסא. בתקכ\"ג אב\"ד מעזריטש, משם נתפרסם בכל רחבי פולין וגדולי דורו הפנו אליו את שאלותיהם [ביניהם: רבי עקיבא איגר שמכנהו \"הגאון הגדול האמיתי, נזר הקודש, רבא דעמיה, מדברנא דאומתיה, בוצינא דנהורא\", החמדת שלמה, רבי אברהם דנציג בעל חיי אדם, ועוד]. לאחר מכן כיהן כרב בקניגסברג, ולאחר מכן אב\"ד דנציג ושו\"ב [שאטלאנד, לאנגפור, ווינבערג]. חיבורו \"בית מאיר\" על שולחן ערוך \"אבן העזר\" הוא אחד מספרי היסוד בהלכות אלו, מלבדו כתב חיבורים רבים נוספים. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"71","title":{"en":"bais meir - tzalos habayis, by r' meir posner, lemberg 1836.","he":"בית מאיר עם צלעות הבית על שולחן ערוך אבן העזר, לעמבערג תקצ\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18103/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical religious book titled \"בית מאיר\" (Beit Meir) on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer, bound with \"צלעות הבית\" (Tzelot HaBayit). Authored by Rabbi Meir Posner, it was printed in Lemberg in 1836 (תקצ\"ו). The text is in Hebrew, featuring ornate initial letters and some handwritten annotations on the title page. This book is a foundational work in Jewish law concerning family matters, published by one of the great rabbis and decisors of his generation. It appears in very good condition with clear print.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.519Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18103,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18104/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18104/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18104/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18104/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"keren ora, rabbi yitzchak of karlin. yevamos and horios, vilna, 1851, first edition. \n  \n pages : 2, (10) 92, the first 10 pages appear twice. \n size : 40 cm. \n condition : very fine condition, wide margins, some stains on a few pages, front cover is detached.","he":"קרן אורה. רבי יצחק מקרלין. מסכת יבמות והוריות. וילנא תרי\"ב. מהדורה ראשונה. \n  \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, שוליים רחבים, כתמים בכמה עמודים, הכריכה הקדמית מנותקת."},"estimateMax":90,"lotNumber":"72","title":{"en":"classic keren ora, rabbi yitzchak of karlin, yevamos and horios, vilna 1851. first edition.","he":"קרן אורה. רבי יצחק מקרלין. מסכת יבמות והוריות. וילנא תרי\"ב. מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18104/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition religious book titled \"קרן אורה\" (Keren Orah) by Rabbi Yitzchak of Karlin, published in Vilna in 1852 (תרי\"ב). The book contains novellae on Tractates Yevamot and Horayot of the Talmud. The text is in Hebrew, presented within an elaborately decorative printed border on the title page. The item is in very good condition, though the front binding is detached and some pages exhibit stains, with wide margins throughout.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.520Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$70 - $90","currency":"USD","id":18104,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":70},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18105/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18105/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ohr chadash on meseches pesachim, josefof 1858, r' elazar kalir. \n  \n pages : 1, 86. \n size : 37.5 cm. \n condition : over all in very fine condition.","he":"אור חדש על מסכת פסחים, יוזעפוף תרי\"ח, מאת הגאון רבי אלעזר קליר. \n  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"73","title":{"en":"ohr chadash, josefof 1858, r' elazar kalir.","he":"אור חדש, יוזעפוף תרי\"ח, מאת הגאון רבי אלעזר קליר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18105/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a religious book titled \"אור חדש\" (Or Chadash) on Tractate Pesachim, authored by Rabbi Elazar Kalir. It was printed in Jozefow in 1858 (תרי\"ח), with the title page displaying the text in Hebrew and some English alongside decorative elements. The book appears to be in overall good condition, with clear, legible text.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.521Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18105,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17937/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17937/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17937/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17937/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17937/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"epiryon shlomo , halachic innovations on the torah, by rabbi shlomo ben yisrael of zolkawei. \n very rare - only edition. \n  \n ancient signatures. \n  \n pages : 2, 2-62. \n size : 15 cm. \n condition : good condition, some worming, not bound.","he":"אפריון שלמה, חידושים הלכתיים על התורה, מאת רבי שלמה בן ישראל מזולקווא. וילהרמשדורף, ת\"ץ [1730]. \n  \n חתימות עתיקות \n  \n נדיר מאוד - המהדורה היחידה. \n  \n 2, ב-ס\"ב דפים \n מצב טוב, לפעמים יש נקבי עש, לא כרוך."},"lotNumber":"74","title":{"en":"rare: apiryon shlomo, wilhermsdorf 1730, only edition.","he":"נדיר: אפריון שלמה, חידושים הלכתיים על התורה. וילהרמשדורף ת\"ץ. המהדורה היחידה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17937/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, un-bound, single edition religious book titled \"אפריון שלמה\" (Afrion Shlomo), containing halachic novellae on the Torah by Rabbi Shlomo ben Yisrael of Zolkiew. It was printed in Wihhermsdorf in 1730 (ת\"ץ). The text is in Hebrew, featuring decorative borders on the title page and some ancient handwritten signatures. Despite some wormholes, the book is in good condition for its age, noting its extreme rarity.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.522Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":17937,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"}},{"startPrice":140,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18108/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"arba tanios - prayers for fast days. amsterdam 1689. with both title pages. \n  \n pages : 2, 120. \n size : 16 cm. \n condition : very good condition, no spine.","he":"סדר ארבע תעניות . אמשטרדם, תמ\"ט,  עם דף קדם השער המאויר וגם דף השער השני שנשמט מרוב הטפסים  \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, בלא השדרה."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"75","title":{"en":"arba tanios, amsterdam 1689. with both title pages.","he":"סדר ארבע תעניות. אמשטרדם, תמ\"ט, עם דף קדם השער המאויר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18108/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":140,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical religious text titled \"סדר ארבע תעניות\" (Order of Four Fasts), published in Amsterdam in 1689 (תמ\"ט). The book includes a rare illustrated frontispiece and a second title page often missing from other copies. The illustration depicts a dramatic scene of a city burning, possibly Jerusalem, with people in traditional dress grieving in the foreground. The book is in very good condition, though the spine is missing.","soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.523Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18108,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18112/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18112/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18112/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18112/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"mincha ezkara , rabbi chnoch henich shafran, seini 1933.only edition. \n  \n pages : 1, 56, 3. \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"ספר מנחת אזכרה : יפרד והיה לארבעה ראשים: א) קנטרס דורש לציון ... על ... מצות ישיבת ארץ-ישראל ... / מעשה ידי ... אבי ... מוהר\"ר בצלאל זאב שאפראן ... ב) אבני מלאים ... \"הערות ומלואים\" אשר הוספתי משלי ... ג) דמות דיוקן של חכמי ישראל ... על אדות אישיותו הכבירה של אבא מרי ... ד) מכתבי תהלה מאת גדולי דורנו המפורסמים, המדברים בשבח המגיע לספרו הבהיר של אבא מרי \"שאלות ותשובות הרב\"ז\" ; \n נערכו על ידי ... חנוך העניך שאפראן ...סעאיני (רומניה) תרצ\"ג. \n \n [1] נ\"ו [3] ע'. \n \n \n \n \n כריכה חדשה. וגם כוללם המעטפה. \n \n \n \n \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"76","title":{"en":"mincha ezkara, rabbi betzalel zev shafran, seini 1933.","he":"ספר מנחת אזכרה, מוהר\"ר בצלאל זאב שאפראן ...סעאיני (רומניה) תרצ\"ג."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18112/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a religious book titled \"ספר מנחת אזכרה\" (Sefer Minchat Azkara) by Rabbi Bezalel Zev Shafran, compiled by his son Hanoch Henich Shafran. Printed in Seini, Romania, in 1933 (תרצ\"ג), it comprises four sections including discourses on dwelling in the Land of Israel, personal notes, a portrait of Jewish sages, and letters of praise. The text is in Hebrew, and the book comes with a new binding and original cover envelope, in excellent condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.525Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18112,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":10,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18113/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18113/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18113/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"ha'aros v'tekunim on teshuvos hageonim v'hadiyon, first edition, lyck 1866. \n   \n pages : 2, 51. \n size : 21.5 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"הערות ותקונים לספר תשובות הגאונים והדיואן. מהדורה ראשונה, ליק, 1866 \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"77","title":{"en":"ha'aros v'tekunim on teshuvos hageonim v'hadiyon, lyck 1866.","he":"הערות ותקונים לספר תשובות הגאונים והדיואן. ליק, 1866"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18113/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a first edition religious book titled \"הערות ותקונים לספר תשובות הגאונים והדיואן\" (Annotations and Corrections to the Book of Responsa of the Geonim and the Divan). It was published in Lyck in 1866. The text is in Hebrew, presented with a straightforward and clear layout on the title page, without extensive ornamentation. The book is described as being in very good condition.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$30 - $50","currency":"USD","id":18113,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":30},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18114/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18114/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18114/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"important historical work describing the jewish community of brisk, authored by r' aryeh leib \n \n feinstein. \n \n \n this work consists of two parts; 1 \u2013 the history of the community, 2 \u2013 the present state of the community. includes important records of the epitaphs on the gravestones of many of the previous rabbonim of brisk. \n \n \n the jewish community in brisk dated back to as early as 1388, when it was the first community to be issued a permit to create a jewish communal infrastructure (by prince witold of lithuania). renowned for its influential rabbinical leaders and scholars, it was one of the most prominent communities in eastern europe until the holocaust. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 4, 2, 239. \n \n \n size : 19 cm \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"ספר היסטורי חשוב המתאר את הקהילה היהודית בבריסק מאת ר\u2019 אריה לייב פיינשטיין. \n \n כולל שני חלקים; 1 \u2013 היסטוריית הקהילה, 2 \u2013 מצבה הנוכחי של הקהילה. כולל נוסח המצבות של הרבה מהגדולים שנטמנו בבריסק. \n \n \n הקהילה היהודית בבריסק, שנוסדה בשנת קמ\u201dח (1338), הייתה הקהילה הראשונה שזכתה לאישורו של הנסיך ויטולד מליטא לייסד תשתית קהילתית יהודית. נודעה בשערים בזכות מנהיגיה הרבניים רבי ההשפעה ותלמידי החכמים שחיו בה. עד השואה הייתה בריסק אחת הקהילות החשובות ביותר במזרח אירופה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב מצוין. כריכה עתיקה."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"78","title":{"en":"ir tehilla - brisk. only edition. warsaw 1886. nice copy!","he":"עיר תהלה / בריסק. מהדורה יחידה, וורשא תרמ\u201dו, עותק יפה!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18114/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a unique historical book titled \"עיר תהלה\" (Ir Tehillah), chronicling the Jewish community of Brisk, authored by Rabbi Aryeh Leib Feinstein. Published in Warsaw in 1886 (תרמ\u201dו), it is the only edition of this important work. The book, written in Hebrew, is divided into two parts: a history of the community and its current status, including epitaphs of notable figures. It is in excellent condition with an antique binding.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.527Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","internalCatalogNumber":"88","currency":"USD","id":18114,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18116/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18116/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18116/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18116/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"tosfor shabbos, zolkiew 1806  by rabbi rafael meislish head of harkhov and paritzk rabbinical courts .  \n  \n pages : 1, 123, 8. \n size : 35 cm. \n condition : fine condition, a piece from the title page is torn effecting some text, no front cover.","he":"תוספות שבת,  זולקווא תקס\"ו ( 1806 ) \n \n חידושים ופלפולים להלכה ולמעשה בהלכות שבת ועירובין . מאת רבי רפאל מייזלש אב\"ד הארחוב ופאריצק. \n \n \n זולקווא . תקס\"ו , ( 1806 ) . דפוס אברהם יהודה ליב מאיר האפער . מהדורה שניה עם הוספות חשובות . \n \n \n  מספרי היסוד על הלכות שבת , וינוגרד , זולקווא 687 . \n \n \n  \n \n \n [ 1 ] , 123 , 8 דף . 35 ס\"מ . \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, דף השער קרוע על הטקס. בלא כיסוי הקדמי."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"79","title":{"en":"classic tosfor shabbos, zolkiew 1806, by rabbi meisels.","he":"ספר יסוד:תוספות שבת, זולקווא תקס\"ו (1806) מאת רבי רפאל מייזלש."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18116/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a foundational religious book titled \"תוספות שבת\" (Tosafot Shabbat) by Rabbi Raphael Meiseles, featuring novellae and pilpul (dialectical discussions) on the laws of Shabbat and Eruvin. This second edition, with significant additions, was printed in Zolkiew in 1806 (תקס\"ו) by Avraham Yehuda Leib Meir Hafer. The Hebrew text is framed by an ornate decorative border on the title page. Despite a tear on the title page and a missing front cover, the overall condition is very good.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.528Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18116,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18117/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18117/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18117/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18117/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18117/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"classic kol yaakov - dubno magid . first edition. warsaw 1819.  \n commentary on the five megilos by r. yaakov kranz renowned as the dubno maggid, as well as a eulogy on r. yisroel tzaminer. with approbations by r. akiva eiger, r. yaakov orenstein (yeshuos yaakov) and r. yaakov lorberbaum of lissa (chavas da\u2019as).  \n \n r. yaakov kranz (1741-1804) was born in zhetel near vilna and served as a maggid travelling from town to town giving sermons. he was well known for his stories and parables which are repeated to this day. although there were many maggidim in his time, he was highly regarded and none less than the vilna gaon requested that he inspire him with mussar. \n \n \n vinograd, warsaw 56. levinsohn press. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 4, 138 pages. \n \n \n size : 23.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition, cover is detached.","he":"קול יעקב. המגיד מדובנא. מהדורה ראשונה. וורשא תקע\u201dט (1819).  \n פירוש על חמש מגילות מאת ר\u2019 יעקב קרנץ, המפורסם בכינויו \u201cהמגיד מדובנא\u201d, וכן הספד על ר\u2019 ישראל צמינר. עם הסכמות של ר\u2019 עקיבא איגר, ר\u2019 יעקב אורנשטיין (ישועות יעקב) ור\u2019 יעקב לויברבום מליסא (חוות דעת).  \n ר\u2019 יעקב קרנץ (תק\u201dא-תקס\u201dד 1741-1804) נולד בזעטל סמוך לווילנא ושימש כמגיד הנוסע מעיר לעיר ודורש דרשות מוסר. הוא התפרסם בזכות סיפוריו ומשליו השגורים בפי כל עד ימינו. על אף שהיו מגידים רבים בתקופתו, הוא הוערך מאוד ואפילו הגאון מווילנא ביקש ממנו שיעורר את לבו בדברי מוסר.  \n וינוגרד, וורשא 56. דפוס לוינסון. 4, 138 עמודים. 24 ס\u201dמ.  \n מצב טוב מאוד. כריכה מנותקת."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"80","title":{"en":"classic kol yaakov. dubno magid. first edition. warsaw 1819. fine copy.","he":"ספר יסוד: קול יעקב. המגיד מדובנא. מהדורה ראשונה. וורשא תקע\u201dט (1819). עותק יפה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18117/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition religious book titled \"קול יעקב\" (Kol Yaakov), a commentary on the Five Megillot by Rabbi Yaakov Kranz, known as 'The Maggid of Dubno.' Published in Warsaw in 1819 (תקע\u201dט), it also includes an elegy for Rabbi Yisrael Tzminar and approbations from prominent rabbis. The text is in Hebrew, presented on paper measuring 24 cm. The book is in very good condition, though the binding is detached.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:25.529Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18117,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18118/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18118/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"pages : 14 \n size : 21 cm. \n condition : very fine condition, no cover.","he":"אשל מגדנות . דברי מוסר מאת רבי אברהם ליכטנשטיין. זאלקווא, תקס\"ח, 1808. מהדורה יחידה. \n רבי אברהם ליכטנשטיין (נפטר בשנת תקצ\"ב לערך), נולד לאביו רבי אליעזר ליפמן, בנו של הגאון רבי קלמן ליכטנשטיין אב\"ד ביאליסטוק. מצד אמו היה רבי אברהם נכדו של רבי נתן, אחיהם של הרה\"ק רבי אלימלך מליזסק והרה\"ק רבי זושא מאניפולי. רבי אברהם כיהן כרב בלידא, בווילקאמיר, בפראשניץ ובעוד כמה מקומות. ערים, ומחבר הספרים \"המחזה\", \"מאמר התורה והמצוה\", \"אגרת הצופה\", \"כנפי נשרים\", \"אבן תקומה\", פירוש \"אשל ברמה\" על ההגדה של פסח, \"אשל מגדנות\" ועוד.  \n  \n 14 דף \n מצב טוב מאוד, לא כרוך."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"81","title":{"en":"rare: eshel migdanos, words of mussar by rabbi avraham lichtenstein. zolkiew, 1808.","he":"נדיר: אשל מגדנות. דברי מוסר מאת רבי אברהם ליכטנשטיין. זאלקווא, תקס\"ח, 1808. מהדורה יחידה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18118/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, unbound, single-edition Hebrew book titled \"Eshel Migdanot\" by Rabbi Avraham Lichtenstein, printed in Zolkwa in 1808 (Taks\"ah). The book contains moral teachings and is considered a work of Musar literature. It consists of 14 pages and is in very good condition. The title page is adorned with intricate decorative borders and features both Hebrew and Latin script for the publication details.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.715Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18118,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18120/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18120/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18120/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18120/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"2 volume set baal shem tov , ny 1948-1950, published by the bostoner rebbe, rabbi moshe halevi horowitz . with a printed dedication letter. \n  \n size : 30 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"סט בעל שם טוב , ניו יורק תש\"ח - תש\"י, ע\"י הרבי מבוסטון הרב משה הלוי הורוויץ.  \n עם מכתב הקדשה מודפס . \n   \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"82","title":{"en":"set baal shem tov, 1948-1950, published by the bostoner rebbe, rabbi moshe halevi horowitz.","he":"סט בעל שם טוב, תש\"ח - תש\"י, ע\"י הרבי מבוסטון הרב משה הלוי הורוויץ."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18120/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a set of the Hebrew book \"Ba'al Shem Tov\", published in New York between 1948 and 1950 (Tash\"ah - Tash\"y). The work was edited by Rabbi Moshe Halevi Horowitz, the Bostoner Rebbe. It includes a printed dedication letter from the Rebbe. The books are in very good condition, with clear Hebrew text and a minimalist design on the title pages.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.716Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18120,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18125/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18125/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18125/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 20 cm. \n pages : 49 \n condition : over all very fine condition, wide margins, few stains, few worm hold not effecting text. new binding.","he":"חידושים על הש\"ס ורמב\"ם. כולל חידושים רבים בדברי המהרש\"א מאת רבי יחיאל מיכל ב\"ר פתחיה מיאברוב. \n \n \n \n זולקווא תקי\"א [1751] . [49] דף. 20 ס\"מ. עם הסכמות רבי חיים הכהן רפפורט אב\"ד לבוב ורבי יואל קצנלבויגן אב\"ד יאריטשוב (נכדו של בעל כנסת יחזקאל). \n \n \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, נקבי עש קצת בשוליים העליונים בקצת דפים. נדפס על נייר עבה עם שוליים רחבים יותר באופן משמעותי. נדיר."},"estimateMax":350,"lotNumber":"83","title":{"en":"rare: mishne lechem, zolkowei 1751. wide margins.","he":"נדיר: משנה לחם, זולקווא תקי\"א,"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18125/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare Hebrew book titled \"Mishnah Lechem,\" printed in Zolkwa in 1751 (Taki\"a). It contains novellae on the Shas and Rambam, including many novellae from the Maharsha, authored by Rabbi Yechiel Michal b\"r Ptachia mi'Yavorov. The book, measuring 20 cm, is printed on thick paper with significantly wide margins, and features approvals from Rabbi Chaim Hakohen Rappaport and Rabbi Yoel Katzenelbogen. Overall, the condition is very good, with some wormholes present in the upper margins of a few pages. The title page features a detailed floral and geometric border.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.717Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $350","currency":"USD","id":18125,"category":{"en":"Printed Seforim","he":"ספרים מודפסים"},"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":120,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17942/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17942/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17942/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"migdal david on sir hashirim, lemberg 1882. first edition, with the blessings of the tzemach tzadik of vizhnitz. \n \n commentary on the shir hashirim by rabbi david ben zimra, the radbaz (1479-1574), rabbi of the ari and of rabbi betzalel ashkenazi (the shita mekubetzes). \n \n \n printed from a manuscript that was owned by the \n admor rabbi menachem mendel hager , the tzemach tzadik, founder of the vizhnitz dynasty. in his endorsement, he writes that he inherited the manuscript from his father and that \n  anyone who will buy the book for the price set for it would be protected by the merit of the author from accidents, and would be blessed with a multitude of blessings for success.  \n \n \n    \n \n \n size : 25 cm. \n \n \n pages : 1, 84. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"מגדל דוד, פירוש על שיר השירים. מאת רבי דוד בן זמרא - הרדב\"ז [ה'רל\"ט-ה'של\"ד], רבם של האר\"י הקדוש ושל רבי בצלאל אשכנזי בעל ה'שיטה מקובצת'.  \n נדפס מתוך כתב-יד שהיה ברשות האדמו\"ר הרה\"ק רבי מנחם מנדל הגר \u2013 ה'צמח צדיק' מיסד שושלת ויז'ניץ. ובהסכמתו הוא כותב שירש את כתב היד מאביו הקדוש ומבטיח שמי אשר יקנה את הספר הזה \"במחיר אשר יושת עליו\" זכות המחבר תגן עליו  \"שלא תאונה אליהם שום רע ח\"ו ושלום ושלוה יהיה במעונם ויתברכו ממקור הברכות בשפע ברכה והצלחה כנפשם ונפש ידידם הדוש\"ת כה\"י באהבה ומבקש עליהם הק' מנחם מענדיל בהרב הצדיק זצלה\"ה\".  \n    \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"84","title":{"en":"migdal dovid on shir hashirim, lemberg 1882, with the blessings of the tzemach tzadik of vizhnitz!","he":"מגדל דוד על שיר השירים, למברג, תרמ\"ג - 1882. מהדורה ראשונה \u2013 עם הבטחת ה'צמח צדיק' מויז'ניץ."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17942/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew book titled \"Migdal David\" (Tower of David), a commentary on the Song of Songs by Rabbi David ben Zimra (Radbaz), printed in Lemberg in 1882 (Tarm\"g). The text was published from a manuscript owned by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager, the 'Tzemach Tzadik' of Vizhnitz, who included an assurance of blessing for its purchasers. The book is in very good condition, featuring a decorative border around the title page and clear Hebrew script.","soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.718Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":17942,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17943/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17943/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17943/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"imrei baruch , first edition, by r' baruch pinchas rabinowitz of skolya, vienna 1916. \n chassidic teachings published by the rebbe of skolye, who had escaped from galicia to vienna during wwi. approbations of leading rabbinical and chassidic figures.  \n \n vienna 1916 first edition \n \n \n \n \n rabbi baruch pinchas rabinowitz (1874-1920), son of rabbi eliezer chaim of skolye and son-in-law of rabbi asher yeshaya of kolbesov. a descendant of the baal shem tov and other leading chassidic rebbes. author of imrei baruch, divrei baruch, mincha chadasha and other works. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 21 cm. \n \n \n pages : 1, 50. \n \n \n condition : over all good condition, small damage to title page, damage to binding.","he":"ספר \"אמרי ברוך\" חידושים על התורה מאת הרה\"ק ר' ברוך רבינוביץ מסקאליא.  \n \n ווינה, תרע\"ו 1916, מהדורה ראשונה.  \n \n \n   \n \n \n הספר נדפס בימי מלחמת העולם הראשונה, עת ברח ממולדתו ומצא את מנוחתו בעיר הבירה ווינה. הספר מעוטר בהסכמותיהם של גאוני הדור ששהו בווינה באותה העת. הגה\"ק ר' אברהם מנחם שטיינבערג אב\"ד בראדי, הגה\"ק ר' מאיר אריק אב\"ד בוטשאטש, והגה\"ק ר' יוסף ענגיל אב\"ד קראקא. כן מעוטר הספר בהסכמותיהם של צדיקי בית רוז'ין אשר ישבו בווינה: הרה\"ק ר' ישראל מטשורטקוב, הרה\"ק ר' ישראל מהוסיאיטין, הרה\"ק ר' יצחק מאיר מקופיטשניץ, האחים בעל ה\"אביר יעקב\" ובעל ה\"חיי שלמה\" מסאדיגורא. וכן הסכמותיהם של צדיקי בית וויז'ניץ: הרה\"ק ר' חיים מאנטיניע, הרה\"ק ר' יחיאל מיכל מהאראדענקא, הרה\"ק ר' יעקב יוסף מסטניסלב. \n \n \n \n \n רבי ברוך פינחס רבינוביץ נולד בשנת תרל\"ד לאביו הרה\"ק ר' אליעזר חיים מסקאליא. היה חתנו של הרה\"ק ר' אשר ישעי' מקאלבסוב. התגורר בסקאליא. בתקופת מלחמת העולם הראשונה עבר להתגורר בווינה. נפטר בה בכ\"ד אב תר\"פ. חיבר ספרים רבים וביניהם: \"אמרי ברוך\", \"דברי ברוך\", \"מנחה חדשה\", ועוד. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב בינוני, השער קצת פגום מלמטה, הכריכה פגום. \n \n \n 21 ס\"מ \n \n \n א, נ דף"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"85","title":{"en":"imrei baruch, first edition, by r' baruch pinchas rabinowitz of skolya, vienna 1916.","he":"אמרי ברוך מהדורה ראשונה מאת הרה\"ק ר' ברוך פינחס רבינוביץ מסקאליא."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17943/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew book titled \"Imrei Baruch,\" containing novellae on the Torah by Rabbi Baruch Pinchas Rabinowitz of Skolya, published in Vienna in 1916 (Tar'a\"v). Printed during World War I, it includes approvals from contemporary rabbinic luminaries who were also in Vienna at the time, including prominent figures from the Ruzhin and Vizhnitz dynasties. The book, measuring 21 cm, has an overall fair condition, with damage to the bottom of the title page and a damaged binding. The title page features a decorative border.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.720Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":17943,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17955/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17955/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17955/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17955/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer \n ma'alos hamidos by rabbi yechiel ben rabbi yekutiel anav \u2013 a popular mussar book. printed by the shapira brothers, zhitomir, 1851. \n \n the zhitomir edition of this sefer is extremely rare. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 108. \n \n \n size : 16 cm. \n \n \n condition : very good condition, few small stains, reinforced spine.","he":"ספר מעלות המדות לרבינו יחיאל ב\"ר יקותיאל עניו. בדפוס האחים שפירא, בזיטאמיר, תרי\"א, 1851. \n \n \n \"מחובר ממדרש הלכות ואגדות ובעלי המוסר ז\"ל, ע\"י נאה דורש ונאה מקיים הרב חסיד רבי יחיאל בר יקותיאל בר בנימין הרופא ז\"ל, להיות כל איש שודר בו וקרא בו כל ימי חייו, יגיעהו התועלת הנצחי ורב טוב הצפון לצדיקים לעוה\"ב אמן\" [מתוך עמוד השער]. \n \n \n ספר מעלות המדות היינו מספרי המוסר הפופלאריים, ומספרי היסוד בדורות שלפנינו. \n \n \n נדיר למצוא ספר זה ממהדורת זיטאמיר. \n \n \n  \n \n \n ק\"ח דף \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"86","title":{"en":"ma'alos hamidos - by the shapira brothers, zhitomir, 1851, extremely rare.","he":"ספר מעלות המדות \u2013 האחים שפירא, זיטאמיר, תרי\"א, נדיר מאוד."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17955/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a very rare Hebrew Musar book titled \"Ma'alot ha-Midot\" (The Virtues of Character) by Rabbenu Yechiel b\"r Yekutiel Anav. It was printed by the Shapira Brothers in Zhitomir in 1851 (Tari\"a). The book, consisting of 108 pages, compiles teachings from Midrash, Halakha, Aggadah, and moralists. It is in very good condition, with a distinctive decorative border on the title page and clear Hebrew text.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.721Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":17955,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":120,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17968/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17968/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17968/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17968/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"ateres chachamim , two parts. part one - shaalos u\u2019teshuvos. part two \u2013 chidushim on talmud. \n \n jozefow 5626 (1866) \u2013 first edition. \n \n \n \n \n  important approbation by rabbi chaim halberstam of sanz \u2013 son-in-law of the author.  \n \n \n    \n \n \n size : 34.5 cm. \n \n \n pages : 2, 64, 69, 1. \n \n \n condition : very good condition.","he":"עטרת חכמים , שני חלקים, חלק ראשון כולל: שאלות ותשבות על ארבעה חלקי שולחן ערוך. חלק שני כולל: חדושים בסוגיות הש\"ס. מאת הגאון הגדול רבי ברוך תאומים פרענקיל זצוק\"ל בעל \"ברוך טעם\". \n \n מהדורה ראשונה. \n \n \n \n \n  בתחילת הספר הסכמה חשובה מאת חתן המחבר הרה\"ק בעל דברי חיים מצאנז זצוק\"ל.  \n \n \n    \n \n \n [2], סא [צ\"ל סד], [1], סט דף \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"87","title":{"en":"ateres chachamim, josefof 1866, by the baruch taam, first edition.","he":"ספר עטרת חכמים מבעל ברוך טעם - מהדורה ראשונה, \nיוזעפוף תרכ\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17968/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew book titled \"Ateret Chachamim\" (Crown of the Sages) by Rabbi Baruch Taumim Frenkel, known as the \"Baruch Ta'am,\" printed in Jozefow in 1866 (Tarkh\"v). The book is divided into two parts: the first contains responsa on the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch, and the second comprises novellae on Talmudic sugyot. It includes an important approbation from the author's son-in-law, the \"Divrei Chaim\" of Sanz. The book consists of [2], 61 (should be 64), [1], 69 pages and is in very good condition, featuring a highly decorative border on the title page.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.722Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":17968,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":160,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17981/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"chidushei haritva . supplements from rabbi yeshaya horowitz \u2013 hashl\"a and his son rabbi sheftel horowitz. discovery. \n amsterdam, 1729. first edition. \n  \n \n chidushei haritva on tractates eiruvin, taanit, moed katan, does not include: ketubos and bava metzia which usually is in the same volume. \n \n \n amsterdam, 1729. first edition. owner signatures. \n \n \n it has been clarified that the editor of this chidushei haritva was also the editor of the famed \"sha'ar hashamayim\" prayer book of the shl\"a. rabbi avraham horowitz, edited the siddur from the beginning through the conclusion, and added tens/hundreds of prayers, supplications, commentaries and halachos. he designated the prayer text. \n \n \n see hebrew catalogue text for more information. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 4, 2-75, 2-29, does not include 3-64, 2-55. \n \n \n size : 35 cm. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition, stains.","he":"חדושי הריטב\"א. הוספות מרבי ישעיה הורוביץ \u2013 השל\"ה. ומבנו רבי שעפטל הורוביץ. אמשטרדם, תפ\"ט [1729]. תגליתחדושי הריטב\"א על מסכתות עירובין, תענית, מועד קטן, וחסר כתובות ומסכת בבא מציעא שרוב פעמים בא הכל ביחד. \n  \n מתברר כי עורך 'חידושי הריטב\"א' שלפנינו, הוא גם העורך של הסידור המפורסם 'שער השמים' של השל\"ה. רבי אברהם הורוביץ, ערך את הסידור מתחילתו ועד סופו, הוא זה שצירף לסידור עשרות/מאות תפלות, תחינות, פירושים והלכות. הוא זה שקבע את נוסח התפלה. ראה 'סידור השל\"ה בהוצאת ישיבת 'אהבת שלום [תשנ\"ח. (1998)], בהקדמת העורכים לחלק א', אודות חלקו העיקרי של רבי אברהם הורוביץ בעריכת 'סידור השל\"ה' הראשון. עורכי ההוצאה המהודרת של הסידור לא שמו לב לכל ההקדמות וההסכמות אשר ב'חידושי הריטב\"א' שלפנינו השופכים אור נוסף על הדפסת הסידור הראשון 'שער השמים'.  \n רבי אברהם הורוביץ, החליט לאחר סיום הדפסת הסידור שם באמשטרדם בשנת תע\"ז [1717], כי יש להמשיך במילוי רצונם של אביו רבי ישעיה הורוביץ, וסבו רבי שעפטעל הורוביץ ולהדפיס את חידושי הריטב\"א עם הוספות בני משפחת הורוביץ. את הנימוקים לכך מספר בהקדמתו הארוכה. בין 'המסכימים' נמצא רבי נפתלי כץ רבה של פרנקפורט, הוא 'המסכים' גם על הדפסת סידור 'שער השמים' בשנת תע\"ז [1717], וגם על הדפסת 'חדושי הריטב\"א' שלפנינו. בהסכמתו הארוכה הוא קושר את שתי ההדפסות. הנה לשונו בהסכמתו לחידושי הריטב\"א \"... ויצא לו מוניטין בספרו הקדוש כאן ספר שני לוחות הברית, וסידור הקדוש שער השמים, ושארי ספרי ... וגם אני ראיתי ענינים גדולים נפלאים ונחמדים מאד בחיבוריו ... ועתה רוצה ... המופלג ... אברהם סג\"ל דיין מק\"ק פוזנן ... חידושי הריטב\"א ... וגם חדושים נפלאים וחידושי דינים מאב ובנו ...הגאון הגדול החסיד המפורסם ...רבי ישעיה סג\"ל זצ\"ל בעל השל\"ה, ומבנו ... החסיד המפורסם שעפטעל סג\"ל... וזה האות שהחיבורים הם מחוברים לשם שמים לתקן הדורות הבאים אחריהם, כי נחברו בלשון צח ונקל שיבינום כל מי שיודע ספר.... ומאחר שהעיר ... וקם בן בנו דור רביעי ... ומי לנו גדול קרוב לזמנינו כמוהם ...\". ידועה ברכתו של רבי יואל סירקיס - הב\"ח, שניתנה בהסכמתו לסידור 'שער השמים' \"כי כל המתפלל בו בודאי לא תשוב תפלתו ריקם\". כאמור לעיל, רבי אברהם הורוביץ הוא זה שערך את הסידור המבורך. הוא זה שקבע את הנוסח, את הפיוטים, את ההלכות והפירושים. ועל זה ניתנה ברכת הב\"ח. ספר 'חידושי הריטב\"א - עם חידושי השל\"ה ובנו', שלפנינו, נערך גם הוא ע\"י רבי אברהם הורוביץ סגל הורוביץ הנ\"ל. כהמשך למלאכת הקודש של הדפסת סידור 'שער השמים'. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים \n 35 ס\"מ \n דפים: [4], 75, 2 \u2013 29, ואינו כולל 3 \u2013 64, 2 \u2013 55 דף."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"88","title":{"en":"chidushei haritva. supplements from rabbi yeshaya horowitz \u2013 hashl\"a and his son rabbi sheftel horowitz. amsterdam 1729.","he":"חדושי הריטב\"א. הוספות מרבי ישעיה הורוביץ \u2013 השל\"ה. ומבנו רבי שעפטל הורוביץ. אמשטרדם, תפ\"ט [1729]."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17981/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":160,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare Hebrew book titled \"Chiddushei ha-Ritv\"a\" with additions by Rabbi Yeshaya Horowitz (the Shelah) and his son Rabbi Sheftel Horowitz, printed in Amsterdam in 1729 (Taf\"t). The volume contains novellae on tractates Eruvin, Ta'anit, and Mo'ed Katan. The editor, Rabbi Avraham Horowitz, also edited the famous 'Sha'ar HaShamayim' siddur and includes detailed prefaces and approbations connecting the two works. The book measures 35 cm and is in very good condition, though it exhibits some stains and incomplete page count as described. The title page is framed with a geometric and floral border.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.723Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17981,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17985/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17985/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17985/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17985/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17985/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"derech emuna on vayikra and devarim, according to the zohar and chassidism. rabbi menachem mendel av beit din of sihot (siget). chernowitz 1860. \n  \n rabbi menachem mendel of siget (died in 1834), was a foremost rabbi in maramureş and a leading disciple of the yismach moshe, the maggid of koznitz and rabbi mendele of kosava. he was ordained by rabbi meshulam igra and served as dayan in the beit din of rabbi ya'akov of lissa. in 1802, he was appointed as av beit din of siget and was the first chief rabbi of the whole maramureş region. his teacher, rebbe mendele of kosav wanted to appoint him rebbe but he refused and accepted the authority of his teacher's son, rebbe chaim of kosav. \n  \n size : 25 cm. \n pages : 124. \n condition : fine condition, first 3 pages and the binding are detached.","he":"ספר דרך אמונה , על התורה - ויקרא במדבר, מאת רבי מנחם מענדיל שטרן (נפטר תקצ\"ד) אב\"ד סיגעט, {בשער סיאהט} הוסמך לרבנות ע\"י רבי משולם איגרא, כיהן כרבה הראשי של מחוז מרמרוש, וישב בדין בבית דינו של רבי יעקב מליסא בעל \"הנתיבות\". היה חסיד מובהק של הרה\"ק בעל האהבת שלום שהעריכו עד מאוד בדרגת אדמו\"ר ובכל זאת רבי מנחם מנדל לא רצה בהנהגה ולאחר פטירת רבו זה הלך כחסיד אצל הרב לבנו התורת חיים מקוסוב. כמו כן מופיע כתלמיד אצל הרה\"ק בעל הישמח משה וכן אצל הרה\"ק המגיד מקאזניץ. - מהדורה יחידה. טשרנוביץ תר\"ך. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, שלש דפים הראשונים והכריכה מנותקת."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"89","title":{"en":"sefer derech emuna on vayikra and devarim, tchernowitz, 1860, first edition.","he":"דרך אמונה על ויקרא במדבר, חסידות, טשרנוביץ תר\"ך דפוס ראשון."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17985/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew book titled \"Derech Emunah\" (Path of Faith) on the Torah portions of Vayikra and Bamidbar, authored by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Stern of Sighet (died 1834), a prominent Hasidic leader. Printed in Chernivtsi in 1860 (Tarakh\"v), this is a unique edition of his work. The book, focusing on Hasidism, is in good condition, although the first three pages and the binding are detached. The title page features an elaborate decorative border.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.724Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":17985,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17986/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17986/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17986/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"ohel elimelech, przemysl 1910, chasidic, first edition. \n lizenks, belz, ropshitz, niklishburg... \n  \n pages : 72 \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"אהל אלימלך, (ליזנסק). פרעמישלא, תר\"ע (1910). מהדורה ראשונה. \n ליזענסק, בעלזא, ראפשיץ, ניקלישבורג. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"90","title":{"en":"ohel elimelech, przemysl 1910, chasidic, first edition.","he":"אהל אלימלך, (ליזנסק). פרעמישלא, תר\"ע (1910). מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17986/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew book titled \"Ohel Elimelech,\" published in Przemysl in 1910 (Tar'a\"v). The book encompasses teachings related to Lysansk, Belz, Ropshitz, and Nikolsburg, likely focusing on Hasidic traditions and leaders from these regions. It is in very good condition, with a prominent decorative border adorning the title page and clear Hebrew script.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:30.726Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":17986,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17987/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17987/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17987/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 22 cm. \n pages : 113. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"91","title":{"en":"siduro shel shabbos, warsaw 1872.","he":"סידורו של שבת. ווארשא, תרל\"ב 1872"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17987/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a Hebrew prayer book titled \"סדורו של שבת\" (Siddur for Shabbat), published in Warsaw in 1872. It belongs to the genre of Jewish religious texts. The title page is adorned with a decorative border featuring an elaborate frame with intricate scrollwork, and includes both Hebrew and Cyrillic script. The Hebrew text states the title, publisher, and year, while the Cyrillic text provides similar publication details. The book is in very good condition, as noted in the catalog text.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.007Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17987,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":15,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17988/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17988/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"holy torah novellae from rabbi tzvi elimelech of dinov, author of the bnei yisaschar \n  \n size : 23 cm \n pages : 58. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"'דברים נפלאים ושיחות נאים, דברים עתיקים מדבש מתוקים, במעט ורב האיכות יצא מפה קדוש, כבוד קדושת שמו אדמו\"ר הרב הה\"ג סיני ועוקר הרים בוצינא דנהורא אספקלריא המאירה קדוש יאמר לו המפורסם מוהר\"ר צבי אלימלך זצוקללה\"ה אבדק\"ק דינוב יע\"א' בעל בני יששכר. \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"92","title":{"en":"igra d'pirka by the bnei yissaschar; lemberg, 1910.","he":"אגרא דפרקא לבעל 'בני יששכר'. \u2013 למברג תר\"ע."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17988/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":15,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a Hebrew religious text titled \"אגרא דפרקא\" by the author of 'בני יששכר', published in Lemberg in 1910. It falls under the genre of Jewish ethical and mystical writings, containing \" נפלאים ושיחות נאים\" (wonderful words and pleasant conversations). The title page features an ornate decorative border with intricate patterns surrounding the Hebrew and Latin script. The text is in Hebrew, with some Latin script for publication details, and is in good condition.","soldPrice":15,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.008Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$30 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17988,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":30},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17992/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17992/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17992/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17992/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition of divrei meir on the torah, by rabbi meir of premishlan. \n  \n size : 20 cm \n pages : 25 \n condition : very good condition.","he":"דברי מאיר, חידושים מהאדמו\"ר רבי מאיר מפרמישלאן. בארטפעלד, תרס\"ט. מהדורה ראשונה.  \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"93","title":{"en":"divrei meir, r' meir of premishlan, bartfeld 1909, first edition.","he":"דברי מאיר, חידושים מהאדמו\"ר רבי מאיר מפרמישלאן. בארטפעלד, תרס\"ט. מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17992/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a first edition Hebrew religious text titled \"דברי מאיר\" (Divrei Meir), containing novellae from Rabbi Meir of Premishlan. It was published in Bartfeld in 1909. The book belongs to the genre of Rabbinic literature, specifically Hassidic teachings and commentaries. The title page is framed by a highly decorative border featuring repeating geometric and floral motifs. The text is entirely in Hebrew, and the book is noted to be in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.010Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":17992,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":60,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17994/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17994/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17994/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17994/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17994/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17994/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"chayei olam - budapest, 1943  \n \n sefer chayei olam, musar ve-chassidus. (ethics and hassidism). budapest, 1943. meshulam katzburg printing. \n \n \n at end of the book: missive of rabbi mendel from riminov. teaching missive from the admor rabbi ben zion from bobov on last page. color illustrated title page. \n \n \n advertisement for the sefer \"or le-yesharim\" is pasted on cover. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 6, 80. \n \n \n size : 20 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition, original binding.","he":"חיי עולם, בודפסט תש\"ג  \n \n ספר חיי עולם, מוסר וחסידות. בודאפעסט, תש\"ג (1943). דפוס משולם קאטצבורג. \n \n \n בסוף הספר: אגרת רבי מנדל מרימינוב. הדף האחרון אגרת הדרכה מהאדמו\"ר רבי בן ציון מבאבוב. שער צבעוני מצוייר. \n \n \n על דף הכריכה מודבק: דף פרסומת לספר \"אור לישרים\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n [6], פ עמ'. 20.2 ס\"מ. \n \n \n מצב טוב מאד. כריכה מקורית"},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"94","title":{"en":"sefer hayei olam, musar ve-chassidus, budapest 1943.","he":"ספר חיי עולם, מוסר וחסידות. בודאפעסט, תש\"ג (1943)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17994/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a Hebrew religious book titled \"ספר חיי עולם\" (Sefer Chayei Olam), focused on ethics and Hassidism, published in Budapest in 1943. It features a vibrant, colorful illustrated title page depicting two crowned lions rampant, flanking an archway, with a sunburst and ritual implements below. The book includes a letter from Rabbi Mendel of Riminov and an instructional letter from Rabbi Ben Zion of Bobov. It has its original binding and is in very good condition.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.011Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":17994,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17996/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17996/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17996/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17996/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17996/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"hamagid part two \u2013 melachim, divrei hayamim. slavita 1834.  \n antique leather cover. \n  \n pages : 226. \n size : 26 cm,  \n condition : very good condition, some stains. original binding with some damage.","he":"המגיד חלק שני \u2013 מלכים, דברי הימים. סלאוויטא תקצ\"ד - כריכת עור עתיקה. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, כתמים."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"95","title":{"en":"hamagid part two \u2013 melachim, divrei hayamim. slavita 1834.","he":"המגיד חלק שני \u2013 מלכים, דברי הימים. סלאוויטא תקצ\"ד - כריכת עור עתיקה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17996/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the second volume of \"המגיד\" (HaMagid), specifically covering Kings and Chronicles, printed in Slavuta in 1834. This Hebrew religious text belongs to the genre of biblical commentaries or interpretations. The book features an antique leather binding, which is noted in the description. The title page displays a simple decorative border and some handwritten annotations, suggesting its age and provenance. The book is in very good condition, despite some stains.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.012Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":17996,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18000/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18000/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18000/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18000/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"toras chaim, parts one-two. \n \n the book torah chaim \u2013 homiletics and commentaries on the weekly portion, gleaned from the writings of rabbi shneur zalman of liadi. part one deals with portions bereshis-chayei sarah, and part two deals with toldos-veyechi. warsaw, 1866. (part one is of the second edition, and part two is of the the first edition from manuscript). \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 26 cm. \n \n \n pages : 2, 141, 1, 108. \n \n \n condition : very good condition, small repair on the bottom of the first title page, not effecting text.","he":"תורת חיים חלקים א-ב. \n \n ספר תורת חיים, דרושים ובאורים על פרשיות התורה, מכתבי קודש של האדמו\"ר הזקן רבינו שניאור זלמן מלאדי. חלק א', בראשית-חיי שרה. חלק ב', תולדות-ויחי. ווארשא, תרכ\"ו 1866. (חלק א' הוא מהדורה שניה, חלק ב' הוא מהדורה ראשונה מכת\"י). \n \n \n  \n \n \n [2], קמא דף; [1], קח דף. 26 ס\"מ. \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, תיקון כל דף השער הראשון שאינו פוגע בטקס."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"96","title":{"en":"toras chaim, parts one-two, warsaw 1866.","he":"תורת חיים חלקים א-ב, מכתבי קודש של האדמו\"ר הזקן, ווארשא, תרכ\"ו 1866."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18000/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a two-part Hebrew religious text titled \"תורת חיים\" (Torat Chaim), containing sacred writings and discourses by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi. It was published in Warsaw in 1866. Part one (Genesis-Chayei Sarah) is a second edition, while part two (Toldot-Vayechi) is a first edition from manuscript. The title page is framed by an elaborate decorative border with organic and geometric patterns. The book is in very good condition, with a minor repair to the first title page not affecting the text.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.013Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":18000,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18019/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"machzor for the yamim nora\u2019im \u2013 zhitomir, 1856.  \n \n machzor vol.1, for rosh ha-shana and yom ha-kipurim. zhitomir, 1850. printed by rabbi chanina lipa and rabbi yehoshua heshel shapira, grandsons of the slavita rebbe. \n \n \n \u201cas customary in russia, lithuania, poland...\u201d, with a commentary. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 2, 164. \n \n \n size : 29.5 x 22.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : over all in fine condition, wide margins, some pages are worn, stains, last page detached, original worn binding.","he":"מחזור, חלק א', לראש השנה ויום הכפורים. זיטאמיר, תרט\"ז 1856. דפוס רבי חנינא ליפא ורבי יהושע העשיל שפירא, נכדי הרב מסלאוויטא.  \n \n \"כמנהג רייסין וליטא, פולין, פיהם ומעהרין\", עם פירוש עברי-טייטש. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב כללי טוב, כתמים ופגעי בלאי, כריכה מקורית עם בלאי. שוליים רחבים. דף האחרון מנותק. \n \n \n 29.5 על 22.5 ס\"מ"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"97","title":{"en":"machzor for the yamim nora\u2019im \u2013 zhitomir, 1856.","he":"מחזור לימים נוראים \u2013 זיטומיר, תרט\"ז"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18019/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":400,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a \"מחזור\" (Machzor) for the High Holy Days, specifically for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, published in Zhitomir in 1856. Printed by Rabbi Chanina Lipa and Rabbi Yehoshua Heshil Shapira, this prayer book follows the customs of Reisin, Lithuania, Poland, Bohemia, and Moravia. It includes an Yiddish-German commentary (\"עברי-טייטש\"). The book features a decorative border on the title page and is in generally good condition with wide margins, original binding showing wear, and some stains and damage, with the last page detached.","soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.014Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":18019,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":10000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18027/011/011.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare! valuable treasure! tehilim with commentary \n 'diglei hodaya v'hamitzvah' , along with \n 'seder maamados' according the order of the holy apta rav, and prayers for the entire year. zhitomer 1866. \n \n two title pages. on the first title page the word 'jerusalem'. the second title page lists many additions, among them: 'maamados' that was edited and amended with the consents of the holy rabbi avraham yehoshua heshil of apt, seder pidyon nefesh from the holy rabbi yeshaya of dinovitz and prayers for one that does not have a mikvah from the holy maggid of chernobyl. \n \n \n \n \n many approbations from great rabbis of eretz yisrael. at the end of the sefer is a long list of presubscribers among them great sages and prominent admorim. (skver, kur&oacute;w, premishlan and many others.) \n \n \n in the second part, seder maamados according the order of the holy rabbi of apt, with addition in seder karbanos, and the order of year round prayers from the siddur 'tefila yesharah' which has been printed for the first time in radvil and edited by the holy sage of kremenets and later printed in mezbyz according to the consent of the holy rabbi of apt. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 20.5 cm. \n \n \n pages : [2] 5-440, [5] [2] 112, 57-64, 61-64, 28. \n \n \n condition : very good condition, some light stains, has a few very small repairs on the corners, modern leather binding.","he":"תהלים עם פירושי דגלי הודיה והמצוה, עם מעמדות מהרב הקדוש מאפטא וסדר תפלה לכל השנה. זיטאמיר תרכ\"ו  \n \n תהילים עם פירוש דגלי הודיה והמצווה \u2013 עם סדר מעמדות מהרה\"ק מאפטא, וסדר התפילה ע\"פ האר\"י - בדפוס הרבני מו\"ה אריה ליב שפירא נכד הרב מסלאוויטא. זיטאמיר, תרכ\"ו . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n שני שערים. בשער הראשון הדגשת 'ירושלים', בשער השני מובאות התוספות הרבות ובהן: המעמדות שהוגהו ותוקנו בהסכמת הרה\"ק רבי אברהם יהושע העשיל מאפטא, פדיון נפש מהרב הצדיק רבי ישעיה מדינאוויץ ותפלה למי שאין לו מקווה מהרב הקדוש המגיד מטשערנאביל. \n \n \n \n \n הסכמות רבות מגדולי ישראל בארץ הקודש. בסוף הספר, רשימה ארוכה מ'פערנאמראנטען' נותני מעות קדימה מצדיקים ואדמורי\"ם רבים. (סקווירא, מקארוב, פרעמשליין, ורבים אחרים). \n \n \n בחלק השני, סדר מעמדות מהרב הקדוש מאפטא, עם הוספה בקרבנות וסדר התפלה מכל השנה עפ\"י האר\"י זלה\"ה ותקון סעודה. \n \n \n בעמוד זה, נכתבו גילויים וחידושים חשובים: נוסח סדר התפלה מכל השנה מסידור תפלה ישרה הנדפס פעם ראשון בראדויל והגה ע\"י כבוד הרב הצדיק מקרעמניץ ואח\"כ נדפס במעזבוז עפ\"י הסכמות הרב הק' מאפטא. \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n [2] 5-440 עמ', 221-225, [5] דף, [2] דף, 112, 64-57, 64-61, 28 עמ'. 20.5 ס\"מ. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, מעט כתמים, שיקום קל בדפים הראשונים על הקצוות, כריכת עור מדורנית."},"lotNumber":"98","title":{"en":"magnificent copy! tehilim with commentary 'diglei hodaya v'hamitzvah' zhitomir 1866."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18027/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":10000,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a magnificent copy of \"תהילים\" (Psalms) with the commentary 'דגלי הודיה והמצוה' (Diglei Hodaya V'Hamitzvah), published in Zhitomir in 1866. It includes an order of prayers for the whole year according to the Arizal and Ma'amadot from Rabbi Abraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. The book has two title pages, with the first highlighting 'ירושלים' (Jerusalem), all framed by a decorative border. It is bound in a modern leather cover and is in very good condition with minor staining and light restoration to the first few pages' edges.","soldPrice":11000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.017Z","textCase":"lower","currency":"USD","id":18027,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"}},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18032/011/011.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"be'er menachem , hassidic commentary on the torah by rabbi menachem brody av beiד din of kaliv. nirdahz, 1939. first edition. \n stamp of rabbi asher segal lőwy of kalov - uncle and teacher of the rebbe of tosh.  \n   \n r ' asher segal lőwy (perished in the holocaust 1944) was the son of rebbe elimelech segal lőwy rabbi of tosh, and son-in-law of his brother r. mordechai rabbi of demecser. in 1935, r. asher was appointed dayan and posek in kalov, and headed the yeshiva there. one of his prominent disciples was his nephew, r. meshullam feish lőwy of tosh-canada, who studied in his uncle's yeshiva from a young age and became his close disciple. he was murdered by the nazis in 1944 together with his wife and eight children. \n  \n pages : 12, 228, 2. \n size : 24. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"באר מנחם , פירושים על התורה בדרכי החסידות, מאת רבי מנחם בראדי אב\"ד קאלוב. \n \n נירדאהז, תרצ\"ט, מהדורה ראשונה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n חותם של הגה\"ק רבי אשר סגל לאווי מקאלוב, דודו ורבו של האדמו\"ר מטאהש \n \n \n הגאון הקדוש \n רבי אשר סגל לאווי (נספה בשואה תש\"ד) היה בנו של האדמו\"ר רבי אלימלך סגל לאווי אב\"ד טאהש, וחתנו של אחיו רבי מרדכי אב\"ד דמטשער. בשנת תרצ\"ה התמנה רבי אשר לדיין ומו\"צ בקאלוב, וכן עמד שם בראשות ישיבה. אחד מתלמידיו המפורסמים הוא אחיינו האדמו\"ר המפורסם רבי משולם פייש לאווי מטאהש-קנדה, שבגיל צעיר למד בישיבת דודו והיה מתלמידיו המובהקים. נרצח על ידי הנאצים בשנת תש\"ד יחד עם אשתו ושמונת ילדיהם. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"99","title":{"en":"be'er menachem, kaliv, nirdahz, 1939. first edition. stamp of rabbi asher segal lőwy of kalov","he":"באר מנחם, רבי מנחם בראדי אב\"ד קאלוב. נירדאהז, תרצ\"ט, מהדורה ראשונה. עם חותם של רבי אשר סגל לאווי מקאלוב."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18032/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a first edition Hebrew religious book titled \"באר מנחם\" (Be'er Menachem), containing Hassidic commentaries on the Torah by Rabbi Menachem Brody, published in Nyíregyháza in 1939. The book bears the stamp of Rabbi Asher Segal Lowy of Kalov, who perished in the Holocaust. The title page is adorned with a delicate decorative border. The text is entirely in Hebrew, and the book is in very good condition.","soldPrice":460,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.019Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18032,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18037/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18037/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18037/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18037/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"2 seforim bound together: millin chadtin , warsaw 1901, millin yekirin , warsaw 1909. \n   \n   \n pages : 20, 20. \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"2 ספרים בכרך אחד: ספר מלין חדתין ווארשא תרס\"א, מלין יקירין ווארשא תרס\"ט. \n  \n מצב טוב."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"100","title":{"en":"2 seforim: millin chadtin, warsaw 1901, millin yekirin, warsaw 1909.","he":"2 ספרים ביחד: ספר מלין חדתין תרס\"א, מלין יקירין תרס\"ט."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18037/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item comprises two Hebrew books bound together in one volume: \"מלין חדתין\" (Milin Chaditin) published in Warsaw in 1901 (תרס\"א), and \"מלין יקירין\" (Milin Yekirin) published in Warsaw in 1909 (תרס\"ט). These works likely belong to the genre of Rabbinic literature or commentaries, written in Hebrew. The title page features a decorative border around the Hebrew and Cyrillic text. The combined volume is in good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:27.020Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18037,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18038/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18038/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18038/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"shemel hatov , chassidic, pieterkov 1905 first edition. \n  \n pages : 1, 153. \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : fine condition, brown paper.","he":"ספר שמן הטוב תרס\"ה, פיעטרקוב - חסידות  \n \n ספר שמן הטוב : כולל לקוטי ח\"ת על פסוקי תנ\"ך ומדרשים ואגדות הש\"ס וסיפורים מכ\"ק רבינו שמואל שמעלקי הלוי איש הורוויץ אבד\"ק ניקלשפורג וסיפורים מאחיו מוהר\"ר פנחס הלוי איש הורוויץ לקטתי אברהם שמחה בונם חיים מכילזאהן. תרס\"ה , פיעטרקוב \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, נייר חום."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"101","title":{"en":"shemel hatov, pieterkov 1905 first edition.","he":"ספר שמן הטוב תרס\"ה, פיעטרקוב - חסידות, מהדורה ראשונה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18038/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew Hasidic book titled 'Sefer Shemen Hatov' (ספר שמן הטוב), printed in Piotrków in 1905 (תרס\"ה). The book compiles collected novellae on biblical verses, Midrashim, aggadot from the Talmud, and stories attributed to Rabbi Shmuel Shmelke Horowitz of Nikolsburg and his brother Rabbi Pinchas Horowitz. Authored by Avraham Simcha Bunim Mechilsohn, it is a significant work of Hasidic literature. The volume is in good condition, featuring brown paper, and the title page is adorned with decorative borders.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.869Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18038,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18068/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18068/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18068/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18068/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18068/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"amaros tehoros , five articles from the book asara ma\u2019amaros by rabbi menachem azaryah of fano, including the yad yehudah commentary. mogilev, [1810]. \n \n approbation by \u201cthe great and famous luminary\u2026 the true divine genius, \n  rabbi levi yitzchak\u2026 av beit din of berdychiv \". \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 2, 142, 96, 2. \n \n \n size : 20.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : very good condition, blue and white pages.","he":"ספר \n אמרות טהורות , חמשה מאמרים מספר \"עשרה מאמרות\" להרמ\"ע מפאנו, עם פירוש יד יהודה. מאהלוב (מוהילב), [תק\"ע 1810]. \n \n הסכמת \"הרב המאור הגדול המפורסם... הגאון האמיתי איש אלוקי, קדוש יאמר לו מוהר\"ר \n לוי יצחק זצללה\"ה שהיה אב\"ד דק\"ק בארדיטשוב \". \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, דפים כחולים ולבנים."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"102","title":{"en":"amaros tehoros (asara ma\u2019amaros) \u2013 mogilev, 1810 - approbation of rabbi levi yitzchak of berdychiv","he":"אמרות טהורות (עשרה מאמרות), מאהלוב תק\"ע - הסכמת רבי לוי יצחק מברדיטשוב, עותק יפה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18068/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a beautiful copy of the Hebrew book 'Imrot Tehorot' (אמרות טהורות), comprising five discourses from 'Aseret Ma'amarot' by Rabbi Menachem Azariah of Fano, with the commentary 'Yad Yehuda'. Printed in Mogilev (Mahlav) in 1810 (תק\"ע), this edition is notable for including an approbation from the renowned Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. The book is in very good condition, featuring distinctive blue and white pages, and the title page displays an ornamental stamp-like illustration.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.870Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","internalCatalogNumber":"167","currency":"USD","id":18068,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18072/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18072/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 23 cm. \n pages : 27, 5. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"ספר חמדה גנוזה קובץ מכתבים מהבעש\"ט הקדוש תלמידיו ותלמידיהם ע\"י הרב גרשון האגר אבד\"ק טויסטע \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"103","title":{"en":"chemda genuza - rare chassidic letters, c1925.","he":"חמדה גנוזה - קובץ מכתבים מהבעש\"ט הקדוש תלמידיו ותלמידיהם ע\"י הרב גרשון האגר אבד\"ק טויסטע"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18072/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew book titled 'Chemdah Genuzah' (חמדה גנוזה), a collection of letters from the Baal Shem Tov and his disciples, compiled by Rabbi Gershon Hager of Toiste. The book is presented in very good condition. The title page is clearly legible, listing key rabbinic figures and containing a dedication to Yosef Biegelisen in Brooklyn, America, indicating a later context for its publication or distribution.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.872Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18072,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18110/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18110/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18110/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"hatov v'hatachlis . by the rebbe rabbi zvi aryeh twersky of rachmastrivka. vienna, 1933. first edition. \n  \n rabbi zvi aryeh twersky (1897-1968), son of the rebbe of zlatypol rabbi mordechai yosef, and son-in-law of the rebbe rabbi yisrael of chortkov. lived with his great father-in-law in vienna, where he was appointed as rebbe of zlatypol in 1929. in 1939 he escaped to israel, and following the death of the rebbe rabbi shlomo of chortkov also led the chortkov chassidim. author of \"emunah v'daas\". \n  \n pages : 62 \n size : 22 cm. \n condition : five condition, small damage to the title page, soft cover.","he":"'הטוב והתכלית' ספר הפרכה מהאדמו\"ר הרה\"ק מזלוטופולי חתן האדמו\"ר הרה\"ק מטשורטקוב. וינה, תרצ\"ג 1933. מהדורה יחידה.  \n \n ספר 'הטוב והתכלית' עיונים מאת האדמו\"ר הרה\"ק רבי צבי אריה טווערסקי מזלוטופולי חתן האדמו\"ר הרה\"ק מטשורטקוב. \n \n \n האדמו\"ר רבי צבי ארי' טווערסקי [תרנ\"ז-תשכ\"ח] נכדו של הרה\"ק רבי יוחנן טברסקי, מקים חסידות רחמסטריווקה. נישא בצעירותו לחוה בתו של הרה\"ק רבי ישראל פרידמן מצ'ורטקוב, עבר לווינה בזמן מלחמת העולם הראשונה יחד עם חמיו. לאחר פטירת אביו בשנת תרפ\"ט [1929] רצו חלק מחסידיו להכתירו לממלא מקומו אך סירב. גם לאחר פטירת חותנו בשנת תרצ\"ד [1933] רצו חלק מחסידיו להכתירו ושוב סירב. \n \n \n בשנת 1938 נשלח לדכאו יחד עם גיסו רבי נחום מרדכי מצ'ורטקוב. חסידי צ'ורטקוב הצליחו להוציאו משם ורבי צבי אריה עלה לארץ ישראל דרך פולין והתגורר ברחוב מרכז בעלי מלאכה בתל אביב. בתל אביב כיהן באדמו\"רות, ואף שהיה פשטן בהליכותיו היה עורך שולחנות בדרכם של אדמו\"רי רוז'ין. \n \n \n בהוראת חמיו הוציא ספרים להפריך את ספרי גיסו, רבי מנחם נחום פרידמן מאיצקאן. בשנת תרצ\"ג הוציא את ספרו \"הטוב והתכלית\" על תכלית האדם והדרך הטובה. בשנת ת\"ש הוציא את ספרו \"אמונה ודעת\" בו מבאר את דרך השגת האמונה על פי השכל. ספריו זכו להערצת רבי משה פרידמן, האדמו\"ר מבויאן קראקא. רבי ירחמיאל יהודה מאיר קאליש, האדמו\"ר מאמשינוב התבטא: \"תל אביב לא יודעת להעריך מה יש בתוכה\". בשנת תשי\"ז לאחר פטירת אחיינו רבי שלמה, התמנה על ידי חסידי צ'ורטקוב לכהן כמנהיגם. נפטר בשנת תשכ\"ח ונקבר בהר הזיתים. \n \n \n וינה, תרצ\"ג 1933, \n \n \n ס\"ב עמ'; 22.3 ס\"מ. \n \n \n כריכה רכה, מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"104","title":{"en":"\u2018hatov v, ehatachlit\u2019 refutation book by the admor harav hakadosh of zlotopoly son in law of the admor of tchortkov.","he":"'הטוב והתכלית' ספר הפרכה מהאדמו\"ר הרה\"ק מזלוטופולי חתן האדמו\"ר הרה\"ק מטשורטקוב. וינה, תרצ\"ג 1933. מהדורה יחידה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18110/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare first edition Hebrew book titled 'HaTov VeHaTachlit' (הטוב והתכלית), published in Vienna in 1933 (תרצ\"ג). The book contains theological insights and refutations by Rabbi Zvi Aryeh Twersky of Zlotopol, son-in-law of Rabbi Yisrael Friedman of Chortkov, addressing the purpose of humanity and the proper path. It is a single volume, 22.3 cm in height, comprising 68 pages, and is in good condition with a soft cover. This work is significant for its origin from a prominent Hasidic rebbe and its historical context preceding World War II.","soldPrice":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.873Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18110,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18115/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18115/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18115/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18115/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18115/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"siddur tefilla yeshara. germany 1946 . \n \n chasidic siddur published by the yaffa printing press \n \n \n which operated in the displaced persons camp of \n \n \n ferenwald. the siddur tefilla yeshara was particularly \n \n \n favored by the great chasidic masters and indeed r. \n \n \n levi yitzchok of berdicthev, the maggid of kozhnitz \n \n \n and the chozeh of lublin all wrote approbations \n \n \n for the first edition. this edition was based on the \n \n \n 1929 przemy\u2019l edition which appeared with rare \n \n \n approbations of r. aaron of belz and his brother in \n \n \n law r. pinchos of ostilla. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 20, 464, 25, 88, 40. \n \n \n size : 21 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition, original binding, reinforced spine.","he":"סדר תפלה ישרה וכתר נהורא השלם , סידור האר\"י כמש\"נ בברדיטשוב. דפוס יפה. [פערנוולד, תש\"ו, 1946]. כריכה מקורית \"סדר תפלה ישרה ברדיטשוב\". \n כולל ההסכמה של הרה\"ק ר' אהרן מבעלזא שנתן הסכמה על המהדורה שנדפס בפרעמישלא תרפ\"ט. \n  \n מצב מצוין, כריכה מקורית, השדרה מחוזק."},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"105","title":{"en":"siddur tefilla yeshara, with belz approbation, germany 1946. nice copy.","he":"סידור תפלה ישרה וכתר נהורא השלם, דפוס יפה. פערנוולד, תש\"ו, 1946."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18115/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew Siddur (prayer book) titled 'Seder Tefillah Yesharah VeKeter Nehorah HaShalem' (סדר תפלה ישרה וכתר נהורא השלם), an Ari Siddur, beautifully printed in Föhrenwald in 1946 (תש\"ו). It features a new and corrected edition, including numerous additions, new interpretations, and explanations in the second part, based on the Berditchev custom. The book includes an approbation from Rabbi Aharon of Belz, originally given for the 1929 Premishla edition. The Siddur is in excellent condition with its original cover, though the spine has been reinforced, and the title page is framed by a decorative border.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.874Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18115,"category":{"en":"Chassidic Seforim and Slavita and Zhitomir","he":"ספרי חסידות, סלאוויטא וזיטומיר"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17997/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17997/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17997/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17997/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17997/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"the first talmud printed in america. babylonian talmud in one volume. new york, 5673 [1913].  \n \n babylonian talmud and short jerusalem tractates (masechtot ketanot yerushalmiot), new york, published by der morgan journal, 5673 [1913]. babylonian talmud in one volume. order of the pages different from regular order. first edition of the talmud printed in america. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 26 cm. \n \n \n condition : good condition, original binding, tape on binding.","he":"התלמוד הראשון שנדפס באמריקה. תלמוד בבלי בכרך אחד. ניו יורק, תרע\"ג 1913  \n \n תלמוד בבלי ומסכתות קטנות ירושלמיות, ניו יורק, בהוצאת דער מארגען זשורנאל, תרע\"ג, 1913. תלמוד בבלי בכרך אחד. סדר העמודים שונה מהרגיל. מהדורה ראשונה של התלמוד שנדפסה באמריקה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, כריכה מקורית עם מעט פגומה וסרט הדבקה לחיזוק הכריכה."},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"106","title":{"en":"the first talmud printed in america. babylonian talmud in one volume. new york, 5673 [1913].","he":"התלמוד הראשון שנדפס באמריקה. תלמוד בבלי בכרך אחד. ניו יורק, תרע\"ג 1913."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17997/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is the first edition of the Babylonian Talmud (תלמוד בבלי) printed in America, published in New York in 1913 (תרע\"ג) by 'Der Morgen Journal'. This single-volume edition also includes minor Jerusalemite tractates. The layout of the pages differs from traditional Talmudic prints, making it a unique and historically significant publication. The book is in very good condition, with its original cover showing minor damage and reinforced with tape.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.875Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17997,"category":{"en":"American Seforim","he":"ספרי אמריקאים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18029/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"condition : over all very fine condition.","he":"מצב כללי טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"107","title":{"en":"collection of 12 old american seforim, 1915-1939."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18029/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a collection of 12 old American Seforim (Hebrew books), dating from 1915 to 1939. The collection appears to be a mix of various religious texts, including what seem to be commentaries, responsa, and possibly liturgical works, all printed in Hebrew. Visually, the books show signs of age, but are in overall very good condition, suggesting careful preservation. The collection represents a notable period of Hebrew printing in the United States.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.877Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18029,"category":{"en":"American Seforim","he":"ספרי אמריקאים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18088/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18088/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18088/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18088/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18088/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"first ashkenazi siddur printed in america. isaac leeser. first edition. philadelphia 1848.  \n \n book of daily prayers for every day of the year. according to the custom of the german and polish jews. \n \n \n this was the very first ashkenazi siddur printed in america and was prepared for print by the famed isaac leeser. he writes in his introduction that the hebrew text is based chiefly after rabbi wolf heidenheim\u2019s celebrated \u201csapho berurah.\u201d the english translation is based upon \u201cour modern german translators, my own studies and\u2026david levi. \n \n \n although leeser had virtually no rabbinic contemporaries in america with whom to confer, he nonetheless persevered in the task of preparing many important hebrew texts for publication. this was in addition to the many other rabbinic duties he undertook in his noble mission to disseminate torah true judaism in unfamiliar and often hostile surroundings. \n \n \n vinograd philadelphia 18; rosenbach 636; singerman 1024; goldman 37. c. sherman press. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 8, 234. \n \n \n size : 20.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition, some stains, 1 page is detached, worn.","he":"סידור דברי צדיקים. הסידור האשכנזי הראשון שהודפס באמריקה. אייזיק לייזר. מהדורה ראשונה. פילדלפיה תר\u201dח (1848).  \n סידור לכל ימות השנה. לפי מנהג גרמניה ופולין.  \n זהו הסידור האשכנזי הראשון שהודפס בארצות הברית והוכן לדפוס על ידי אייזיק ליסר הנודע. הוא כותב בהקדמתו שהטקסט העברי מבוסס \u201cברובו על הסידור החשוב של ר\u2019 וואלף היידנהיים, \u2018שפה ברורה\u2019. התרגום האנגלי מבוסס על המתרגמים הגרמנים המודרניים שלנו, לימודי העצמי ו\u2026 דוד לוי\u201d  \n אף שלא היו לליסר כמעט שום רבנים באמריקה עמם יכל להתייעץ, הוא התמיד במשימתו והכין טקסטים עבריים חשובים רבים לדפוס. זאת בנוסף לתפקידים רבניים רבים אחרים שהוא נטל על שכמו בשליחותו הנאצלת: הפצת יהדות תורנית אמתית בסביבה בלתי מוכרת ופעמים אף עוינת. \n  \n וינוגרד פילדלפיה 18. רוזנבך 636. סינגרמן 1024. גולדמן 37. דפוס ש. שרמן. \n 8, 243, עמודים. \n 20.5 ס\"מ \n  \n מצב טוב, כתמים, דף אחד מנותק."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"108","title":{"en":"first ashkenazi siddur printed in america. isaac leeser. first edition. philadelphia 1848.","he":"סידור דברי צדיקים. הסידור האשכנזי הראשון שהודפס באמריקה. אייזיק לייזר. מהדורה ראשונה. פילדלפיה תר\u201dח (1848)."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18088/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of 'Siddur Divrei Tzaddikim' (סידור דברי צדיקים), the first Ashkenazi Siddur printed in America, compiled by Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia in 1848 (תר\"ח). This prayer book is for daily use throughout the year, following the German and Polish Jewish customs. Leeser based the Hebrew text on R' Wolf Heidenheim's 'Sefah Berurah' and the English translation on modern German translators and David Levy. The Siddur, measuring 20.5 cm, is in good condition despite some staining and one detached page, and is notable for its pioneering role in American Hebrew printing.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.878Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":18088,"category":{"en":"American Seforim","he":"ספרי אמריקאים"},"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18094/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"falshtendinger linien \u2013 siddur for schools and the nation. siddur with yiddish translation and instructions. published by yosef magilnitsky. philadelphia, [1906].  \n \n prayers for the whole year, nusach ashkenaz. each word of prayer is positioned opposite its yiddish translation. \n \n \n colorful photograph plates, with photographs of a boy donning tefillin surrounded by birkos hatefillin in hebrew, russian, english and german, sheet music of adon olam, yigdal, ein k'elokeinu and ma'oz tzur. \n \n \n appendix at end of siddur with thanks to a list of people from various states throughout the us. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 5, 192, 96, 1. \n \n \n size : 22.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition","he":"[object object]"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"109","title":{"en":"falshtendinger linien \u2013 siddur for schools and the nation - philadelphia, [1906].","he":"פאלשטענדיגער ליניען-סדור לבתי ספר ולעם, פילדלפיה, תרס\"ו - 1906."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18094/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an example of 'Falshtendiger Linien-Siddur le-Batei Sefer ve-la-Am' (פאלשטענדיגער ליניען-סדור לבתי ספר ולעם), a complete Siddur (prayer book) for schools and the public, published in Philadelphia in 1906 (תרס\"ו). The image provided shows a young boy, possibly preparing for or observing a religious rite such as putting on tefillin, with the Siddur on a small table beside him. The Siddur is likely bilingual, given the English text visible on the page margins, and served an American Jewish community.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.879Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18094,"category":{"en":"American Seforim","he":"ספרי אמריקאים"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17956/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17956/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17956/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"sha'agas aryeh , munich 1947, the first sefer printed for the she'eris hapleita \n \n sha'agas aryeh by rabbi leib ginzburg, munich 1947, published by the 'va'ad hatzala'. the first sefer printed by the \n \"va'ad hatzala\" in germany after the holocaust. \n \n \n in the introduction before the title page: \"the lack of books for the people of the book in germany, caused us to begin to print books which yeshiva students need... the first book which we managed...to publish is the precious book sha'agas aryeh...\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 92. \n \n \n size : 24 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition, front and back binding is detached, spine is missing","he":"שאגת אריה , מינכן תש\"ז 1947 הספר הראשון שהודפס עבור שארית הפליטה \n \n שאגת אריה מאת רבי ליב גינצבורג, מינכן תש\"ז 1947 הוצאת 'ועד ההצלה'. הספר הראשון שהדפיס \n \"ועד ההצלה\" בגרמניה לאחר השואה. \n \n \n \n \n כפי שנכתב בהקדמה שלפני השער: \"חסרון הספר לעם הספר בגרמניה, עורר לנו לגשת להדפיס ספרים הנחוצים לבני הישיבות... הספר הראשון אשר עלה בידינו... להוציא לאור זה הוא הספר יקר הערך שאגת אריה...\". \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, כריכה קדמית ואחורית מנותקות, חסרה שדרה."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"110","title":{"en":"sha'agaד aryeh, munich 1947, the first sefer printed for the she'eris hapleita","he":"שאגת אריה, מינכן תש\"ז 1947 הספר הראשון שהודפס עבור שארית הפליטה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17956/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is the Hebrew book 'Sha'agat Aryeh' (שאגת אריה) by Rabbi Leib Ginzburg, printed in Munich in 1947 (תש\"ז) by 'Vaad HaHatzalah'. This particular edition is historically significant as it was the first book printed for 'She'erit Hapleitah' (the surviving remnant) in Germany after the Holocaust, addressing the urgent need for religious texts among concentration camp survivors. The book is in good condition, although the front and back covers are detached, and the spine is missing, indicating its age and the challenging circumstances of its publication.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:34.880Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":17956,"category":{"en":"Holocaust","he":"שואה"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17961/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17961/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17961/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17961/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"mesilas yesharim by the ramchal, germany 1947, by the vaad hatzala.  \n a gift from the rescue committee. by rabbi nathan baruch. \n  \n size : 15 cm. \n condition : very good condition, nice original binding.","he":"ספר מסילת ישרים הוצאת מינכן גרמניה וועד ההצלה 1947 \n \n מתנה מוועד ההצלה לשארית הפליטה מאת הרב נפתלי בארוך והרב אביעזר בורשטין . \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"111","title":{"en":"mesilas yesharim, munich germany 1947, by the vaad hatzala.","he":"ספר מסילת ישרים הוצאת מינכן גרמניה וועד ההצלה 1947"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17961/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of the book \"Mesillat Yesharim,\" published in Munich, Germany, by the Vaad Hatzalah in 1947. This edition was a gift from the Vaad Hatzalah to the She'erit Hapleitah, presented by Rabbi Naftali Baruch and Rabbi Aviezer Burshtin. The book is a Hebrew religious text, likely ethical or moralistic in nature, as indicated by its title. The binding appears to be a simple, light-colored cover, possibly paper or board, with embossed Hebrew text on the front. It is described as being in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.277Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":17961,"category":{"en":"Holocaust","he":"שואה"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17945/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17945/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17945/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17945/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi eliezer zussman sofer (1828-1902), son of rabbi fishel sofer of pressburg, student of the chasam sofer and ksav sofer as well as of the maharam schick. son-in-law of rabbi yoel sofer of paks, where rabbi eliezer zussman served as dayan, maggid and rosh yeshiva. rabbi of halas (1857) and successor to his father-in-law in paks (1886). active rabbinical leader of hungarian orthodox jewry. author of famous works: yalkut eliezer, hamakneh, eis sofer. \n  \n pages : 62 \n size : 24 cm \n condition : very good condition, new binding.","he":"הגה\"ק ר' אליעזר זוסמאן סופר נולד בשנת תקפ\"ח בעיר פרעשבורג לאביו הגה\"ק ר' פישל סופר מגדולי תלמידי מרן בעל החת\"ס, הוא נימול על ברכי החת\"ס, ואף זכה ללמוד אצלו זמן קצר בשנותיו האחרונות. לאחר פטירת החת\"ס המשיך ללמוד אצל בנו מרן בעל הכת\"ס, וכן למד אצל המהר\"ם שיק. נשא את בת הגה\"ק ר' יואל אונגר אב\"ד פאקש, ולאחר נישואיו עבר לפאקש, שם עמד לצד חותנו בהנהגת העיר, כן כיהן כדיין ומגיד מישרים, ואף ניהל ישיבה לבחורים מופלגים. בשנת תרי\"ז נתמנה לרב העיר האלאש, שם החל להתפרסם כאחד מראשי המדברים בהנהגת היהדות החרדית בהונגריה. בשנת תרמ\"ו, עם הסתלקות חותנו, התמנה למלאות מקומו בעיר פאקש, שם כיהן עד לפטירתו ביום ערב יום הכיפורים תרס\"ג. היה מחבר ספרים פורה, נודע בעיקר בספריו, \"ילקוט אליעזר\", \"המקנה\" ו\"עט סופר\".  \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, כריכה חדשה."},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"112","title":{"en":"meleah ketores inscribed by the author rabbi eliezer zussman sofer, rabbi of paks.","he":"מלאה קטרת עם הקדשת המחבר הגה\"ק ר' אליעזר זוסמאן סופר זצוק\"ל אב\"ד פאקש."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17945/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a Hebrew book titled \"Mala Ketoret,\" which includes an autograph dedication by the author, Rabbi Eliezer Sussman Sofer. Rabbi Sofer (1828-1903), a prominent rabbi from Pressburg and later Paksh, was a prolific author. The book's content likely pertains to Jewish religious law or commentary, reflecting his rabbinic scholarship. The image shows a page with ornate decorative borders around the text block and handwritten inscriptions in Hebrew script in the upper margin, including the dedication. The book has a new binding and is in very good condition.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.279Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":17945,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17946/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17946/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17946/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17946/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17946/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition elya rabbe of the vilna gaon, with 3 signatures of r' yaakov berlin of mir on the title page and on page 10, and on the last page. r' yaakov berlin was the father of the netziv of volozhin.  \n  \n pages : 2, 44. \n size : 23.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, small worm holes, new binding.","he":"ביאור הגר\"א על משניות סדר טהרות כתובים על ידי תלמידו רבי מאיר מווילנא כפי אשר שמע מרבו הגר\"א, דפוס ראשון. ברין. תקס\"ב, (1802). \n \n  \n \n \n בשער הספר ובסופו חתימת יד הגאון \n רבי יעקב ברלין ממיר \u2013 אבי הנצי\"ב מוואלוז'ין וחותנו של בעל ערוך השלחן , תלמיד חכם מופלג , עלה לירושלים בשנת תרט\"ו ודר בחדר צר בחורבת ר\"י חסיד , הוא היה מורם של המדקדקים בירושלים , הבעלי קוראים המומחים , חתום עם גבאי חורבת ריה\"ח בכמה מסמכים \n \n \n ואגרות . נפטר בשנת תרכ\"ח ונטמן סמוך לקבר הגרי\"ז סלנט [ עיין בספר מקור ברוך לנכדו בעל תורה תמימה ובתולדות חכמי ירושלים ח\"ג עמ' 246 ] . \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב, נקבי עש קטנים, כריכה חדשה."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"113","title":{"en":"elya rabba 1802, by the vilna gaon, signed by r' yaakov berlin the father of the netziv.","he":"ג' חתימות מרבי יעקב ברלין ממיר אבי הנצי\"ב על ספר אליה רבא להגר\"א."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17946/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":400,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the first edition of \"Eliya Rabba\" \u2013 Rabbi Elijah of Vilna's commentary on Mishna Seder Taharot, written by his disciple Rabbi Meir of Vilna. Printed in Brünn in 1802, this rare Hebrew religious text contains three signatures of Rabbi Yaakov Berlin of Mir (d. 1868), the father of the Netziv of Volozhin and father-in-law of the Baal Aruch Hashulchan. The image displays the title page, featuring decorative borders, Hebrew text, and visible handwritten inscriptions, including the rabbinic signatures, along with two round purple stamps. The book is in good condition with minor wormholes and a new binding.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.280Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17946,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17954/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17954/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17954/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17954/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"levush mordechei 1929, inscribed by the author rabbi moshe mordechai epstein to rabbi avraham yaakov aurlianski (1879-1929). \n the sefer was given to rav aurlianski about 10 weeks before he passed away. \n  \n rabbi moshe mordechai epstein (1866 - 1934) was the av beis din and rosh mesivta of slabodka-chevron. he was a prominent lithuanian torah leader and one of the founders of the lithuanian agudas harabbanim. in 1923 he participated in the grand agudas yisrael convention that took place in vienna and was one of the lead speakers there. he was selected to join the international moetzes gedolei hatorah. in 1929, rabbi moshe mordechai transferred a large share of his yeshiva to the city of chevron, eretz yisrael. during the chevron massacres of 1929, several of his yeshiva students were murdered. this took a heavy toll on rabbi moshe mordechai\u2019s health and led to his eventual passing. \n  \n very good condition.","he":"לבוש מרדכי עם הקדשת המחבר הגאון רבי משה מרדכי עפשטיין להרב אברהם יעקב הכהן אורלנסקי ,  תרפ\"ט.  \n  \n הגאון רבי משה מרדכי עפשטיין בעל לבושי מרדכי (תרכ\"ו-תרצ\"ד) אב\"ד וראש ישיבת סלבודקא-חברון. מראשי היהדות התורנית בליטא, המכריעים בכל הבעיות הציבוריות שעלו על הפרק, וממייסדי אגודת הרבנים בליטא. בשנת תרפ\"ג השתתף בכנסיה הגדולה של \"אגודת ישראל\" בווינא, והיה מראשי המדברים שם, נבחר לחבר מועצת גדולי התורה העולמית. בשנת תרפ\"ד העביר חלק גדול מהישיבה לארץ ישראל לחברון. הפרעות בחברון בשנת תרפ\"ט בהן נרצחו כמה עשרות מבני הישיבה דכאו את רוחו, והוא חלה, עד פטירתו בשנת תרצ\"ד.  \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"114","title":{"en":"levush mordechei 1929, inscribed by the author rabbi moshe mordechai epstein.","he":"לבוש מרדכי עם הקדשת המחבר הגאון רבי משה מרדכי עפשטיין, תרפ\"ט."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17954/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a Hebrew book titled \"Levush Mordechai,\" featuring an autograph dedication by its author, Rabbi Moshe Mordechai Epstein. Published in 1929, the book is a significant rabbinic work by Rabbi Epstein (1866-1934), a leading figure in Lithuanian Jewry and head of the Slabodka-Hebron Yeshiva. The image shows a page with a handwritten Hebrew dedication and a purple oval stamp with Rabbi M.M. Epstein's name and title in Hebrew and English. The book is described as being in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.281Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17954,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17964/009/009.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer ohr hachamah , second section of kiryat arba, with elucidation on the zohar, section two: exodus, by avraham azoulay. yoel moshe salomon press, jerusalem [1879].  \n with diagrams . \n sefer ohr hachamah , third section of kiryat arba, elucidation on the zohar, section three: leviticus, by avraham azoulay. yoel moshe salomon press. jerusalem, 1879. aging stains. \n both sections bound together. \n  \n rabbi hillel lichtenstein (1910-1979), grandson of rabbi hillel lash of kolomyya. served as junior rabbi of crasna, under his father rabbi bendit lichtenstein rabbi of crasna. son-in-law of the gaon of shamloy rabbi shlomo zalman ehrenreich. after the holocaust, he established a yeshiva in the dp camp in landsberg (germany). afterwards, he moved to paris and subsequently to williamsburg new york where he established his beit midrash and was one of the leaders of the ultra-orthodox circles in the us.  \n  \n pages : 2, 209, 1 90. \n size : 32 cm \n condition : fine condition, some tears, lacking title page for shemos, the title page for vayikra is bound in the beginning. damaged binding.","he":"קבלה - ספר \" אור החמה \" ח\"ב - והוא החלק השני מספר קרית ארבע, והוא ביאור על ספר הזהר, חלק ב' ספר שמות, מאת אברהם אזולאי. דפוס יואל משה שאלאמאן, ירושלים, תרל\"ט [1879]. \n עם הציורים  \n  נדפס בהשתדלות הרה\"ק משינאווא זצ\"ל  \n ספר \" אור החמה\" , והוא החלק השני מספר קרית ארבע, והוא ביאור על ספר הזהר, חלק ג ספר ויקרא, מאת אברהם אזולאי. דפוס יואל משה שאלאמאן , ירושלים, תרל\"ט [1879]. \n כרוכים ביחד. \n  \n הגאון הצדיק המפורסם חסידא ופרישא לוחם מלחמות ה׳ רבי הלל ליכטנשטיין זצ״ל אב״ד ור״מ קראסנא (תר\"ס-תשל\"ט), בעל 'כוונת הלב'.  \n \n היה נכדו של הגאון רבי הלל ל\"ש מקולמייא. כיהן כרב הצעיר בקראסנא, תחת אביו רבי בנדיט ליכטנשטיין אב\"ד קראסנא. היה חתנו של הגאון משאמלוי רבי שלמה זלמן ערנרייך. \n \n \n לאחר השואה הקים ישיבה במחנה העקורים בלנדסברג (גרמניה). לאחר מכן עבר לפאריס ולוויאלמסבורג ניו-יורק, בה הקים את בית מדרשו והיה מראשי הרבנים של חוגי החרדים בארצות הברית. \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב בינוני-טוב. חסר דף השער של שמות, ודף השער של ויקרא כרוך בתחילת הספר. \n \n \n הכריכה פגום"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"115","title":{"en":"kabbalah - ohr hachama - signed by rabbi hillel lichtenstein, rabbi of crasna.","he":"קבלה - ספר \"אור החמה\" בחתימתו של הרה\"ק רבי הלל ליכטנשטיין אב\"ד קראסנא."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17964/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot contains a Hebrew Kabbalistic work titled \"Or Hachama,\" volumes 2 and 3 of \"Kiryat Arba,\" a commentary on the Zohar by Avraham Azulai. Printed by Yoel Moshe Shalamon in Jerusalem in 1879, these two volumes are bound together. The book includes the signature of Rabbi Hillel Lichtenstein (1900-1979), Av Beit Din of Krasna, a prominent Haredi rabbi. The image shows a page with handwritten Hebrew inscriptions and an ornate decorative border. The condition is described as fair-good, with missing title pages for Exodus and Leviticus, and a damaged binding.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.282Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":17964,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":1200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17965/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17965/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17965/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17965/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"pri megadim, 1796, signed by r' eliezer flekles.  \n  \n rabbi elazar flekeles (1754-1826), a leading torah scholar of his times, the great disciple of the nodah b'yehuda, from 1779-1783 served as av beit din of goitein and in 1783 was appointed dayan and ra'avad of prague. became renowned for his book of response, composed of three parts, called \"teshuva meahava\" and his other works. \n  \n size : 40 cm. \n condition : fine condition, beautiful modern binding.","he":"הפרי מגדים של הגאון הגדול רבי אלעזר פלקלס.  \n   \n הגאון הגדול רבי אלעזר פלקלס (תקי\"ד-תקפ\"ו), מגדולי דורו, תלמידו הגדול של ה\"נודע ביהודה\", כיהן בשנים תקל\"ט-תקמ\"ג כאב\"ד גוטיין ומשנת תקמ\"ג נתמנה לדיין וראב\"ד פראג. נודע לדורות בשלושת חלקי חיבורו שו\"ת \"תשובה מאהבה\" וספרים נוספים. \n  \n מצב טוב, כריכה מהודרת."},"estimateMax":2200,"lotNumber":"116","title":{"en":"pri megadim, 1796, signed by r' eliezer flekeles.","he":"פרי מגדים עם חתימת הגאון רבי אלעזר פלקלס."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17965/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":1200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of \"Pri Megadim,\" a prominent rabbinic work by Rabbi Eleazar Fleckeles (1754-1826). Rabbi Fleckeles was a leading scholar of his generation and served as Av Beit Din of Guten and Prague, known for his \"Teshuvah Me'Ahavah\" responsa. The book includes a signature of Rabbi Fleckeles, indicating its historical significance. The image shows an elegant, brown faux-leather binding with an intricate embossed rectangular design, reflecting a fine presentation for this important Hebrew religious text. The book is in good condition with a luxurious binding.","soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.283Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,800 - $2,200","currency":"USD","id":17965,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":1800},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17966/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17966/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17966/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"meil tzeddaka signed and stamped by rabbi azriel hildesheimer.  \n r' azriel hildesheimer (1820-1899), a leader in his times, was a disciple of the aruch laner and of r. yitzchak bernays of hamburg. he served as rabbi of eisenstadt between 1851-1869 where he founded an innovative yeshiva integrating secular studies according to the torah with derech eretz doctrine. this move drew opposition and criticism both from the reform movement and from certain sects of orthodox judaism. however, the leading rabbis of hungary and germany recognized his greatness and backed his yeshiva. in 1869, he was appointed rabbi of berlin, where he established the rabbinical seminary, standing at the helm of orthodox jewry in germany. \n  \n size : 22.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, front cover is detached.","he":"ספר מעיל צדקה אשר חבר הרב הגאון המובהק הדיין המצויין מר קשישא כמהר\"ר אליהו הכהן ז\"ל והוא חיבור מדבר בצדקה מכל אשר נמצא בתנ\"ך ותלמוד ומדרשים ומפרשים. דפוס הצעיר לוי משה בהרב החסיד מוה' מרדכי לאבין ז\"ל. 1859.  \n חתימה וחותמת הגאון רבי עזריאל הילדסהיימר  \n הגאון רבי עזריאל הילדסהיימר (תק\"פ-תרנ\"ט), מגדולי דורו, תלמידם של בעל \"ערוך לנר\" ושל רבי יצחק ברנייס מהמבורג. בשנים תרי\"א-תרכ\"ט כיהן כרב באייזנשטאט והקים בה ישיבה ראשונה מסוגה, בה שולבו לימודי חול בשיטת \"תורה עם דרך ארץ\". מהלך זה ספג התנגדות וביקורת הן מצד הרפורמים והן מחוגים מסוימים בציבור החרדי, אך גדולי הונגריה וגרמניה הכירו בגדולתו וסמכו את ידיהם על ישיבתו. בשנת תרכ\"ט נתמנה לאב\"ד ברלין, שם הקים את בית המדרש לרבנים. עמד בראש היהדות האורתודוקסית בגרמניה. \n  \n מצב טוב, הכריכה הקדמית מנותקת."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"117","title":{"en":"meil tzeddaka 1859, signd by rabbi azriel hildesheimer","he":"מעיל צדקה עם חתימה וחותמת הגאון רבי עזריאל הילדסהיימר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17966/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot features a Hebrew book titled \"Me'il Tzedakah,\" authored by Rabbi Eliyahu Hacohen. Printed in 1859 by Levi Moshe ben Mordechai Lavin, this work discusses charity based on the Tanakh, Talmud, Midrashim, and commentaries. The book bears the signature and stamp of the renowned Rabbi Ezriel Hildesheimer (1820-1899), a major figure in German Orthodox Judaism and founder of the Hildesheimer Rabbinical Seminary in Berlin. The image displays the title page with ornate decorative borders, handwritten Hebrew inscriptions, and a purple circular stamp of 'Rabbi Israel Hildesheimer Rabbiner zu Eisenstadt.' The book is in good condition, though the front cover is detached.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.284Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":17966,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17973/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17973/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17973/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17973/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17973/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"na\u2019avah kodesh first edition berlin 1786 \n \n commentary to hilchos kiddush hachodesh of maimonides by r' shimon waltch. \n \n \n the laws concerning the new moon are amongst the most complex in jewish law and require a thorough knowledge of both astronomy and mathematics. \n \n \n \n \n vinograd berlin 344. chevras chinuch na\u2019orim press. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  with large fold out chart of diagrams.  \n \n \n  \n \n \n signed by rabbi yirmiyahu lev av beit din of ohel (&uacute;jhely).  \n \n \n rabbi yirmiyahu lev (1811-1874), son of rabbi binyamin wolf lev author of sha'arei torah, one of the leading torah scholars of hungary in the days of the ktav sofer, served in the rabbinate of vrbov&eacute; and ohel. wrote divrei yirmiyahu on the rambam, on the talmud, novellae on talmudical treatises and homiletics. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 20 cm. \n \n \n pages : 2, 10, 42. \n \n \n condition : very good condition.","he":"ספר נאוה קדש תקמ\"ו פירוש על הלכות קידוש החדש להרמב\"ם. \n מהדורה ראשונה ונדירה.  \n מב' דף ועוד לוח שירטוטים בסוף הספר במצב טוב מאוד \n  \n  חתימה רבנית מסולסלת: \"הק' ירמי' לעוו\".   \n הגאון הנודע רבי ירמיהו לעוו (תקע\"א-תרל\"ד), בן רבי בנימין וואלף לעוו בעל \"שערי תורה\", מגדולי גאוני הונגריה בדורו של ה\"כתב סופר\", כיהן ברבנות ווערבוי ואוהעל. מחבר הספרים \"דברי ירמיהו\" על הרמב\"ם, ש\"ס, חידושי סוגיות ודרשות.  \n   \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":700,"lotNumber":"118","title":{"en":"nava kodesh 1786 first edition, signed by rabbi yermiya low.","he":"ספר נאוה קדש ברלין תקמ\"ו, עם דף מקופל, עם חתימת הגאון רבי ירמיהו לעוו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17973/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the first and rare edition of \"Naveh Kodesh,\" a commentary on Maimonides' laws of sanctifying the new moon, published in Berlin in 1786. This Hebrew religious text includes a folded diagram sheet at the end. The book bears the elaborate rabbinic signature of Rabbi Yeremiyahu Loew (1811-1874), a leading Hungarian rabbinic authority and author of \"Divrei Yeremiyahu.\" The image shows the title page with extensive Hebrew text, decorative elements, and a prominent handwritten signature at the top. The book is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.285Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $700","currency":"USD","id":17973,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18025/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18025/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18025/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18025/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18025/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18025/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"divrei hille l, seini 1926, inscribed by authors son rabbi hillel posek . \n  \n pages : 19.  \n \n size : 22 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition.","he":"דברי הילל תרפ\"ו מאת מו\"ה ר' אליהו פוסק, עם הקדשה על השער מאת המו\"ל בן המחבר מו\"ה ר' הילל פוסק.  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"119","title":{"en":"divrei hillel, seini 1926, inscribed by authors son rabbi hillel posek."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18025/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a Hebrew book titled \"Divrei Hillel\" by Rabbi Eliyahu Posek, published in Seini in 1926. This religious work includes an inscription on the title page from the author's son and publisher, Rabbi Hillel Posek. The image displays the title page with decorative borders in blue and yellow hues, intricate floral and architectural motifs, and Hebrew text in various fonts. Handwritten Hebrew notes are visible in the margins, and an inscription mentioning \"Cenz. Rabbi Ig. Klein Siunai: Romania\" is at the bottom. The book is described as being in very good condition.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.286Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18025,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18033/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18033/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18033/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"mateh naftali (volume 2), pressburg 1865, incsribed by author rabbi naftali sofer.  \n   \n rabbi naftali sofer (1819-1889) was born in pressburg to his father rabbi mordechai efraim fishel sofer, a disciple of the chatam sofer and circumcised on the knees of the chatam sofer. later on, he himself became a student of the chatam sofer, who liked him very much (\"because he was one of his most beloved and beloved students, and studied with him until his departure\"). later on he studied with the ktav sofer. from 1867 av beit din of kadelburg and from 1873 av beit din of ptachi-neidarf. author of \"mate naftali\", \"sha'ar naftali\", \"bnei naftali\" and other books  \n  \n pages : 6, 54. \n size : 23 cm. \n condition : very good condition, lacking title page.","he":"מטה נפתלי חל שני פרעסבורג תרכ\"ה - הקדשת המחבר הגאון רבי נפתלי סופר. \n  \n \n  \n \n \n הגאון רבי נפתלי סופר (תקע\"ט-תרנ\"ט), נולד בפרשבורג לאביו רבי מרדכי אפרים פישל סופר - תלמיד ה\"חתם סופר\" ונימול על ברכיו של ה\"חתם סופר\". בהמשך הפך בעצמו לתלמיד ה\"חתם סופר\", שחיבב אותו מאד [\"כי הי' מתלמידיו היותר אהובים וחביבים, ולמד אצלו עד עת הסתלקותו\"]. בהמשך למד גם אצל ה\"כתב סופר\". משנת תרט\"ז אב\"ד קאדלבורג ומשנת תרל\"ג אב\"ד פעטשי-ניידארף. מחבר \"מטה נפתלי\", \"שער נפתלי\", \"בני נפתלי\" ועוד ספרים . \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד, חסר דף השער."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"120","title":{"en":"mateh naftali, incsribed by author rabbi naftali sofer.","he":"מטה נפתלי - הקדשת המחבר הגאון רבי נפתלי סופר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18033/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a Hebrew book titled \"Matte Naftali,\" volume two, published in Pressburg in 1865. The book features an autograph dedication by its author, the renowned Rabbi Naftali Sofer (1819-1899). Rabbi Sofer, a distinguished student of the \"Chasam Sofer\" and \"Ketav Sofer,\" served as Av Beit Din in Kadlburg and Pécsi-Neidorf, and was a prolific author of rabbinic works. The image displays a page with handwritten Hebrew script, likely the dedication, on a light blue background. The book is in very good condition, though the title page is missing.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.287Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $600","currency":"USD","id":18033,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18034/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18034/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18034/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18034/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18034/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer teshuvis geonim kadmonim, berlin 1848, signed by rabbi chaim berlin. \"chaim the son of r' naftali tzvi yehuda berlin, the grandson of the mofes hador rabbi chaim of valozhin\".  \n  \n rabbi chaim berlin (1832-1912), foremost torah scholar in his generation and an illustrious torah figure of lithuania and jerusalem. eldest son of the netziv of volozhin. he served as chief rabbi of moscow, and his torah influence spread throughout russia. he served for a while as yeshiva dean and rabbi in volozhin, and as rabbi of kobryn and yelisavetgrad (kropyvnytskyi). he immigrated to jerusalem in 1906, where he soon became recognized as a leading rabbinic authority in the city. r. chaim berlin's extensive library was renowned as one of the most important private libraries in his times and accompanied him to all the places he served as rabbi, finally being brought to jerusalem. \n  \n size : 21.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, new binding with leather spine.","he":"חתימה נדירה של הגאון רבי חיים ברלין - \"לה' הארץ חיים ברלין בהרב\"מ נפתלי צבי יהודא ברלין ני\"ו, נכד רבינו רשכבה\"ג מופת הדור מוהר\"ר חיים זצוק\"ל מוולאזין יע\"א\".  \n הגאון המפורסם רבי חיים ברלין (תקצ\"ב-תרע\"ג), מגדולי דורו ומדמויות ההוד של ליטא וירושלים. בנו הבכור של הנצי\"ב מוואלוז'ין. שימש כרב הראשי בעיר מוסקבה, והשפעתו התורנית התפרסה במרחבי רוסיה. כיהן תקופה כראש ישיבה ואב\"ד וואלוז'ין, וברבנות קוברין וילעסטוואגרד. עלה לירושלים בשנת תרס\"ו, ועד מהרה הוכר במעמדו וסמכותו כאחד מגדולי רבני העיר. ספרייתו העשירה של רבי חיים ברלין נודעה כאחת הספריות הפרטיות החשובות בתקופתו, היא שימשה אותו בכל מקומות רבנותו והוא הביאה עמו בעלותו ארצה לירושלים. \n  \n מצב טוב - כריכה חדשה עם שדרת עור."},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"121","title":{"en":"rare signature of the gaon rabbi chaim berlin.","he":"חתימה נדירה של הגאון רבי חיים ברלין."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18034/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a rare handwritten signature of Rabbi Chaim Berlin, inscribed in Hebrew. The signature includes his full name and lineage, noting his relationship to Netziv of Volozhin and Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin. Rabbi Chaim Berlin (1832-1913) was a prominent Lithuanian and Jerusalemite rabbi, serving as Chief Rabbi of Moscow and head of the Volozhin Yeshiva. The signature appears on an old page, suggesting it may be a flyleaf or an introductory page from a book, which has been rebound with a new leather spine. The script is a clear, traditional Hebrew cursive.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.055Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":18034,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18039/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18039/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18039/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18039/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18039/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18039/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"baruch taam 1841, first edition (lacking title page), signed by 2 rabbis, r' elazer low of ujheli and r' shaul ehrenfeld of sikso.  \n  \n rabbi shaul ehrenfeld , born pressburg to r. david tzvi \u2013 son-in-law of the chassam sofer. disciple of the kesav sofer. lived in pressburg, ujhely, budapest, satmar and grosswardein, and from 1876 succeeded his brother as rabbi of siks, where he led an exceptionally large yeshiva, and reported to have had many thousands of students.  \n  \n rabbi elazar low was the rabbi of ujhely and ungvar. he had royal lineage, traced back to rashi. refer to kinstlicher, \"hachatam sofer v'talmidav\". many of the kitav sofer's talmidim also studied by rabbi elazar loew and his father, rabbi yirmiya loew.  \n  \n pages : 2, 40, 46. \n size : 35.5 cm. \n condition : over all in fine condition, lacking title page.","he":"ברוך טעם תר\"א דפו\"ר (חסר שער) עם חתימת הגאונים רבי אלעזר לעוו זצוק\"ל אב\"ד אוהעל, ורבי שאול עהרנפעלד זצוק\"ל אב\"ד סיקסא.  \n   \n הגאון רבי שאול עהרנפעלד נולד בשנת תקצ\"ט לאביו הגאון ר' דוד צבי שהיה חתנו של מרן בעל ה\"חתם סופר\". היה תלמיד דודו מרן בעל ה\"כתב סופר\". בשנת תרכ\"ח, עם עזיבת אחיו הגאון ר' שמואל עהרנפעלד את הרבנות בסיקסא, לטובת הרבנות במאטערסדארף, נתמנה למלאות הרבנות בסיקסא על מקום אחיו. במשך שלושים השנה אשר כיהן בסיקסא, העמיד תלמידים הרבה בישיבתו, שיצאה שמה לתהילה בכל רחבי הונגריה, ויש המעריכים את מספר תלמידיו אף לכדי אלפים רבים. נפטר בכ\"ז אלול תרס\"ה.  \n  \n הגאון רבי אלעזר בן רבי ירמיהו לעוו , היה רבה של קהילת אוהעל ואונגוואר והיה מגדולי היחס עד לרש\"י. ראה קינסטליכער, החתם סופר ותלמידיו, שם מוזכרים תלמידים רבים של ה'כתב סופר' שלמדו גם אצל רבי אלעזר לעוו וגם אצל אביו רבי ירמיה לעוו, והמשיך את דרך אביו ברבנות ובהנהגה, אולם צירף את בני קהילתו לוועד האורטודוכסי.  \n  \n מצב כללי טוב, חסר דף השער."},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"122","title":{"en":"baruch taam 1841, signed by 2 rabbis, r' elazer low of ujheli and r' shaul ehrenfeld of sikso.","he":"ברוך טעם עם חתימת הגאונים רבי אלעזר לעוו זצוק\"ל אב\"ד אוהעל, ורבי שאול עהרנפעלד זצוק\"ל אב\"ד סיקסא."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18039/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"Baruch Ta'am\" from 1841, featuring the signatures of prominent rabbis, Rabbi Elazar Loew of Ujhel and Rabbi Shaul Ehrenfeld of Siksó. The book, though lacking its title page, is a significant textual work in Hebrew. The visible page displays printed Hebrew text with handwritten annotations or signatures in a traditional cursive Hebrew script. This item belongs to the genre of rabbinic literature, likely a commentary or collection of teachings, and is notable for the autographs of these revered figures from the 19th and early 20th centuries. The overall condition is good, despite the missing title page.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.057Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $600","currency":"USD","id":18039,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18075/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18075/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18075/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18075/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"first edition erech shai on bereishis and shemos, by rabbi shlome yehuda tabak. first edition, 1912. stamped by r' hillel tabak. \n  \n  \n \n  stamped by rabbi chaim yehuda goldenberg of sevalyava. \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n  rabbi chaim leib goldenberg (1879 - 1944) was the son of rabbi shalom goldenberg, av beis din of svalyava, son\u2013in-law of rabbi yitzchak eizek weiss, av beis din of svalyava and author of beis yitzchak. rabbi chaim succeeded his father's position serving as the last rabbi of svalyava, where he also sustained a chassidic-style yeshiva. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 2, 71, 122. \n \n \n size : 26 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition, loose cover.","he":"ערך ש\"י , על בראשית ושמות, מאת הגאון הרב שלמה יהודה טאבאק מסיגט מחבר ספרים רבים שו\"ת תשורת ש\"י ועוד, תלמיד בעל ה'ייטב לב'. מהדורה ראשונה, תרע\"ב. \n עם חותם של נכדו המו\"ל ר' הילל טאבאק. \n  \n עם חותם של הגה\"צ רבי חיים יהודה גאלדענבערג מסוואליווא.  \n   \n הגאון רבי חיים ליב גולדנברג (תרל\"ט-תש\"ד) רבה האחרון של סוואליווע, בן הגאון רבי שלום גולדנברג אב\"ד סוואליווע בעל דברי שלום, ישב על כסא אביו משנת תרע\"ח והחזיק בה ישיבה אשר התנהלה באווירה חסידית. \n  \n מצב טוב, כריכה רופפת."},"estimateMax":180,"lotNumber":"123","title":{"en":"erech shai, 1912, stamped by rabbi chaim yehuda goldenberg of sevalyava.","he":"ערך ש\"י' מהדורה ראשונה, תרע\"ב. עם חותם של הגה\"צ רבי חיים יהודה גאלדענבערג מסוואליווא."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18075/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a first edition of \"Erech Shy\" on Genesis and Exodus, published in 1912 (תרע\"ב) by Rabbi Shlomo Yehuda Tabak of Sighet. It features an ornate printed border at the top of the page, characteristic of early 20th-century Hebrew book design. The book contains the stamp of the publisher, Rabbi Hillel Tabak (the author's grandson), and also bears the seal of Rabbi Chaim Yehuda Goldenberg of Svaliava. The text is in Hebrew, printed with clear, traditional fonts. The binding is noted as loose, but the overall condition is good.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.058Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$120 - $180","currency":"USD","id":18075,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":120},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18074/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18074/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18074/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18074/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"meleah ketores by r' zussman sofer, 1903, with stamp of the authors son r' yosef leib sofer.  \n   \n rabbi yosef leib sofer ( 1860 - 1917), av beis din of derecske and paksh, was the son of rabbi eliezer zussman sofer, av beis din of paksh. he was a disciple of his illustrious father and the shevet sofer. beginning in 1884, he served as av beis din of derecske, and from 1903 he succeeded his father's position in paksh. he published : likutei sofer on mitzvos and yalkut sofer on torah. \n  \n size : 23.5 cm. \n pages : 11, 80. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"מלאה קטרת - דרשות והספדים, מאת רבי אליעזר זוסמן סופר, פאקש תרס\"ג. עם חותם של בן מחבר המו\"ל הגאון רבי יוסף ליב סופר אב\"ד פאקש.  \n  \n הגאון רבי יוסף ליב סופר אב\"ד דערעטשקע ופאקש (תרכ\"א-תרע\"ח) בן הגאון רבי אליעזר זוסמן סופר אב\"ד פאקש, תלמיד אביו, בעל שבט סופר ורבי משה הלוי פולק אב\"ד בוניהאד. משנת תרמ\"ה אב\"ד דערעטשקע ומשנת תרס\"ג ממלא מקום אביו בפאקש \u2013 מכתב זה שנכתב בשנת פטירת אביו הנזכר בתוספת התואר: הכ\"מ, נכתב עדיין בהיותו בדערעטשקע, נודע בחיבוריו: ליקוטי סופר על המצוות ב' חלקים וילקוט סופר על התורה ה' חלקים,  \n  \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":150,"lotNumber":"124","title":{"en":"meleah ketores by r' zussman sofer, 1903, with stamp of r' yosef leib sofer.","he":"מלאה קטרת - דרשות והספדים, מאת רבי אליעזר זוסמן סופר, פאקש תרס\"ג. עם חותם של רבי יוסף ליב סופר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18074/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the book \"Mala Ketoret\" (מלאה קטרת), a collection of sermons and eulogies by Rabbi Eliezer Sussman Sofer, published in Paks in 1903 (תרס\"ג). The book features a blue stamp on its title page, indicating ownership or endorsement by Rabbi Yosef Leib Sofer, the author's son and editor, who served as the Rabbi of Paks. The visible text is in Hebrew, printed in a traditional font. This is a significant piece of rabbinic literature, offering insights into early 20th-century Jewish thought and homiletics, and is in good condition.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.060Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$100 - $150","currency":"USD","id":18074,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":100},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18076/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18076/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18076/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"yalkot eliezer , paks 1911, inscribed by rabbi yosef shmuel sofer. \n  \n size : 24 cm \n condition : very good condition.","he":"ילקוט אליעזר, פאקש תרע\"א, הקדשה על ידי ר' יוסף שמואל סופר. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"125","title":{"en":"yalkot eliezer, by r' zusman sofer, incribed by r' yosef shmuel sofer.","he":"ילקוט אליעזר, מאת ר' זוסמן סופר, הקדשה על ידי ר' יוסף שמואל סופר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18076/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the book \"Yalkut Eliezer\" from Paks, published in 1911 (תרע\"א). The title page features a decorative border at the top and a handwritten dedication in Hebrew cursive script. The main text is printed in traditional Hebrew type, and the dedication is attributed to Rabbi Yosef Shmuel Sofer. This book is a compilation of midrashic and rabbinic texts, typical of the genre of Jewish religious scholarship. It is described as being in very good condition.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.061Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $100","internalCatalogNumber":"123","currency":"USD","id":18076,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18077/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18077/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18077/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18077/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"yalkot eliezer,  by rabbi eliezer zussman sofer, inscribed by his son-in-law rabbi amrom fischer, which is writing that he received the sefer from his father-in-law. the author. \n rabbi amrom fischer (1853 - 1925) the son of rabbi akiva fischer, the rav of teth, and the son-in-law of rabbi eliezer zussman sofer, the rav of paks. \n  \n size : 14 cm. \n condition : fine condition, binding is damaged.","he":"ילקוט אליעזר עם הקדשת חתנו הגאון רבי עמרם פישער שכותב שקיבל הספר במתנה מאת חתנו המחבר. \n  \n הגאון רבי עמרם פישער אב\"ד יינק (תרי\"ג - תרפ\"ה), בן הגאון ר' עקיבא פישער זצוק\"ל אב\"ד טעטה, וחתן של הגאון רבי אליעזר זוסמאן סופר זצוק\"ל אב\"ד פאקש. היה תלמיד של הכתב סופר (עי' בחתם סופר ותלמדיו דף תקל\"ב). \n  \n מצב טוב, הכריכה פגום."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"126","title":{"en":"yalkot eliezer, inscribed by r' amrom fischer, received from the author.","he":"ילקוט אליעזר עם הקדשת חתנו הגאון רבי עמרם פישער שכותב שקיבל הספר במתנה מאת חתנו המחבר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18077/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of \"Yalkut Eliezer\" with a handwritten dedication by Rabbi Amram Fisher, who received the book as a gift from his father-in-law, the author, Rabbi Eliezer Sussman Sofer. The dedication is in a flowing Hebrew cursive script, positioned at the top left of the title page, partially obscuring the decorative border. The main title and text are printed in traditional Hebrew characters. The book is in good condition, although the binding is noted as damaged, reflecting its age and use by notable rabbinic figures.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.063Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18077,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18078/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18078/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18078/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18078/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18078/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"hamakna (chelek 2) pressburg 1880, with stamp of author r' eliezer zussman sofer, rav of paks. \n  \n pages : 5, 2-74. \n size : 30.5 cm. \n condition : moderate - good condition.","he":"ספר \"המקנה\" ח\"ב כללים ופרטים בהלכות וסוגיות קניינים ודיני בני נח, עם קונטרס אגדה בשם בית ישראל, מהרה\"ג רבי זוסמאן אליעזר סופר . מהדורה ראשונה, פרעסבורג. תר\"מ (1880). \n עם חותם מהמחבר. \n  \n מצב בינוני"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"127","title":{"en":"hamakna 1880, with stamp of r' eliezer zussman sofer, rav of paks.","he":"ספר \"המקנה\" ח\"ב, עם חותם מהמחבר רבי זוסמאן אליעזר סופר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18078/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the second volume of \"Sefer HaMakneh\" (ספר \"המקנה\"), a work by Rabbi Zussman Eliezer Sofer, published in Pressburg in 1880 (תר\"מ). The book contains principles and details concerning laws of acquisition (Kinyanim) and the laws of the Noahides (Bnei Noach), along with an aggadic section titled \"Beit Yisrael.\" The title page prominently features the title in Hebrew, alongside a handwritten signature or stamp of the author, indicating his personal involvement or ownership. The text is printed in traditional Hebrew. The overall condition is fair.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.064Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18078,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18079/007/007.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi yehuda dessauer was the son of rabbi gavriel dessauer who was a student of the chasam sofer. \n  \n size : 20 cm. \n condition : fine condition, damaged binding.","he":"רבי יהודה הלוי דעסויער בן הגאון רבי נח גבריאל סגל הלוי דעסויער (נפטר תרל\"ח)שהיה תלמיד ה\"חת\"ם סופר\". \n  \n מצב טוב, הכריכה פגום."},"estimateMax":120,"lotNumber":"128","title":{"en":"menoras hamaor 1848, inscribed by rabbi yehuda dessauer.","he":"מנורת המאור עם הקדשת הרב יהודה הלוי דעסויער"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18079/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of \"Menorath Hammaor\" with a dedication from Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi Dessau. The title page is bilingual, displaying \"Menorath Hammaor\" in Hebrew and \"Licht verbreitender Leuchter\" in German, indicating a moral-religious and uplifting text for all ages. The handwritten dedication in Hebrew cursive is located at the top left of the page. This book, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases a blend of Hebrew and German text, reflecting the cultural context of its publication. The condition is good, despite damage to the binding.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.065Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $120","currency":"USD","id":18079,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18081/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"eretz tzvi v'teomei tzviah, (vol. 2) pressburg 1846, first edition. \n two elucidations on shluchan aruch even haezer by rabbi tzvi hirsch [of brody], at the time in kittsee, hungary. \n  \n was owned by rabbi aaron bichler, the son-in-law of rabbi yehuda asad. \n  \n r' aharon bichler-suditz , disciple of the ksav sofer and of his father-in-law the mahari assad, was appointed to the j&aacute;szber&eacute;ny rabbinate. see: kinstlicher, hachasam sofer v'talmidav, p. 478. \n  \n size : 36.5 cm. \n pages : 1, 53. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"ארץ צבי ותאומי צביה ח\"ב, שני באורים על שלחן ערוך אבן העזר מאת רבי צבי הירש [ברודא] וכעת בק\"ק קיצע במדינת אונגארן. פרעסבורג תר\"ו. מהדורה ראשונה. \n   \n היה שייך להגאון רבי אהרן ביכלר-סודיץ חתן הגאון רבי יהודה אסאד זצוק\"ל.  \n   \n הגאון רבי אהרן ביכלר-סודיץ , תלמיד ה\"כתב סופר\" ותלמיד חותנו מהרי\"א אסאד, נתמנה לרבנות יאסבערין (יאס-בערעני). ראה אודותיו: קינסטליכר, החתם סופר ותלמידיו, עמ' תעח. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"129","title":{"en":"eretz tzvi v'teomei tzviah, pressburg 1846, was owned by rabbi aaron bichler.","he":"ארץ צבי ותאומי צביה שהיה שייך להגאון רבי אהרן ביכלר-סודיץ, פרעסבורג תר\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18081/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of \"Eretz Tzvi U'Te'omei Tzviyah\" Part II, a first edition published in Pressburg in 1846 (תר\"ו), comprising two commentaries on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer by Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Broda. The book belonged to Rabbi Aharon Bichler-Soditz, son-in-law of Rabbi Yehuda Assad. The image displays a page with multiple handwritten signatures and ownership inscriptions in both Hebrew and German cursive, indicating its historical provenance and association with several rabbinic figures. The text is printed in traditional Hebrew. The item is described as being in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.067Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18081,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18082/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18082/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18082/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18082/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"bais elokim, warsaw 1872, with a stamp of the gaon r' rabbi chaim meshulam kaufman.  \n   \n rabbi chaim meshulam kaufman , also known as utterman [1861-1924], was among the famous rabbis of poland, a disciple of the admo\"r rabbi meir yechiel of ostrovtza and of rabbi chaim eliezer wax of petrikov, author of nefesh chayah. he served as rabbi in ratziondzh and then in gostinin, as well as in pultosk. he established a yeshivah and led it. he is known for his work petach haohel, and he also authored eleh hamitzvot, nes lashoshanim, eleh haedot, and eleh hamishpatim. in his book mikveh taharah (warsaw, 1914), there is a polemic about the suitability of a mikveh. it includes a lengthy responsum sent to him by rabbi yosef rosen of dvinsk [\"the rogachover\"] in which he addresses him using exalted titles. \n  \n size : 21.5 cm. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"בית אלוקים ווארשא תרל\"ב, עם חותם של הגאון רבי חיים משלם הכהן קויפמאן זצוק\"ל.  \n   \n רבי חיים משלם הכהן קויפמן , נקרא גם אוטרמן [תרכ\"א-תרפ\"ד], מרבני פולין המפורסמים, היה תלמידם של האדמו\"ר רבי מאיר יחיאל מאוסטרובצא ושל רבי חיים אליעזר וקס מפיעטרקוב בעל הנפש חיה. כיהן כרב בראטשינז ואחר כך בגוסטינין, ובפולטוסק. הקים ישיבה ועמד בראשה. נודע בחיבורו פתח האהל, וחיבר גם את הספרים: אלה המצות, נס לשושנים, אלה העדות, אלה המשפטים. בספרו מקוה טהרה (ווארשא, תרע\"ד) פולמוס אודות כשרות מקוה נדפסה תשובה ארוכה ששלח אליו רבי יוסף רוז'ין מדווינסק [הרוגטשובר] בו הוא כותב עליו תארים מופלאים. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"130","title":{"en":"bais elokim, warsaw 1872, owned by rabbi chaim meshulam kaufman utterman of gostinin.","he":"בית אלוקים תרל\"ב, היה שייך להגאון רבי חיים משלם הכהן קויפמאן."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18082/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is the book \"Beit Elokim\" (בית אלוקים), published in Warsaw in 1872 (תרל\"ב). The book bears the stamp of Rabbi Chaim Meshalem HaCohen Kaufman (also known as Outerman), a renowned Polish rabbi from 1861-1924. The visible page shows the title in large Hebrew letters with a clear, circular ownership stamp in blue ink, featuring Hebrew text, indicating its provenance. The text is printed in traditional Hebrew font. This piece of rabbinic literature, associated with a prominent scholar, is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.068Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18082,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":120,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18095/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18095/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18095/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18095/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18095/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18095/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-29","available":false,"description":{"en":"beis efraim responsa, even haezer, rabbi efraim zalman margalios. lvov, 1818. first edition. \n \n handwritten signatures: yisrael isser rabbi of topoltschan, yehuda menachem kahana (of siget, descendant of the author of kuntress hasefekot, see attached material). \n \n \n  on leaf after title page, stamp of rabbi \"shmuel \u2026 ginzler rabbi of oberwischau and the upper reine.  \n \n \n    \n \n \n rabbi shmuel shmelke ginzler (1835-1921, otzar harabbanim 19640), rabbi of wischau for 45 years, author of meshiv nefesh (siget 1922). published the book terumat hakeri by the author of kuntress hasefekot (his father-in-law was rabbi yitzchak aryeh kahana ben rabbi shmuel zanvil son-in-law of the author of kuntress hasefekot, and apparently rabbi yehuda menachem kahana who signed this book is related to him). \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 3, 264, 2. \n \n \n size : 35.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : over all very fine condition, some water stains, new binding.","he":"ספרי יסוד: שו\"ת בית אפרים חלק אבן העזר, רבי אפרים זלמן מרגליות, לבוב, תקע\"ח מהדורה ראשונה, עם חותמת הגאון רבי שמואל גינצלר.  \n   \n חתימות בכת\"י: \"ישראל איסר שו\"ב דק\"ק טאפאלטשאן\", \"יהודה מנחם כהנא\" (מסיגט, מצאצאי בעל ה\"קונטרס הספיקות\", ראה חומר מצורף).  \n   \n  בדף שאחר השער חותמת רבי \"שמואל... גינטצלער אבדק\"ק אויבר-ווישווע והגליל\" -   \n   הגאון רבי שמואל שמעלקא גינצלר (תקצ\"ה-תרע\"א, אוצר הרבנים 19640), רבה של ווישיווה במשך 45 שנה, מחבר \"משיב נפש\" (סיגט תרע\"ב). הוציא לאור לראשונה מתוך כתבי יד את הספר \"תרומת הכרי\" לבעל \"קונטרס הספיקות\" (חותנו היה רבי יצחק אריה כהנא ב\"ר שמואל זאנוויל חתן ה\"קונטרס הספיקות\", ומסתבר שרבי יהודה מנחם כהנא החותם הוא ממשפחתו. \n  \n מצב כללי טוב מאוד, קצת כתמי רטיבות, כריכה חדשה."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"131","title":{"en":"classic beis efraim responsa, lvov, 1818 \u2013 stamp of rabbi shmuel ginzler.","he":"ספרי יסוד: שו\"ת בית אפרים \u2013 לבוב, תקע\"ח מהדורה ראשונה, חותמת הגאון רבי שמואל גינצלר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18095/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":120,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition Hebrew religious text, \"She'elot u'Teshuvot Beit Efraim, Even HaEzer\" by Rabbi Ephraim Zalman Margaliot, printed in Lviv in 1818. It is a foundational work of Halakhic responsa. The book bears the stamp of Rabbi Shmuel Shemelka Gintzler of Ober-Vishva (1835-1911) and includes handwritten signatures by Israel Isser Shohet of Topoľčany and Yehuda Menachem Kahana. The text features traditional Hebrew script and is in very good condition, with some damp stains and a new binding.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.497Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18095,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18097/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18097/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18097/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18097/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18097/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18097/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-11-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"owned by the gaon rabbi aharon marilus, author of bais aren printed in berlin 1829. \n \n otzer harabanim # 1829. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages: 1, 98, 9, 8. \n \n \n size : 37.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition.","he":"שייך להגאון הרב אהרן מרילושׂ אבד\"ק קרבא, וורעשנא ועוד \n \n מחבר ספר בית אהרן, ברלין תקפ\"ט \n \n \n אוצר הרבנים מספר 1640 \n \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"132","title":{"en":"shu\"t hara\"sh, zalkawei 1803, copy of r' aaron marilus.","he":"שו\"ת הרא\"ש זולקאווא תקס\"ג, העותק של הגאון הרב אהרן מרילושׂ אבד\"ק קרבא, וורעשנא ועוד"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18097/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of \"She'elot u'Teshuvot HaRo'sh\" printed in Zolkiew in 1803, a significant work of Halakhic responsa. This specific copy belonged to Rabbi Aharon Merilus, who served as Rabbi of Karaba and Wreschena and authored \"Beit Aharon\" (Berlin, 1829). The text is written in Hebrew script. The image displays a handwritten page with elegant calligraphic flourishes and curly borders, suggesting a personal inscription or annotation from its notable owner. The book is described as being in good condition.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.498Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18097,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":40,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18098/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18098/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18098/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18098/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18098/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare edition - not in vinograd. \n \n \n \n very few seforim were printed in tolscva. \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n signed by \n rabbi binyamin menachem marilus , a grandson from the rabbis of teruslav and stretin. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 36 cm. \n \n \n pages : 7, 113, 2. \n \n \n condition : fine condition, binding is a little damaged.","he":"דעת תורה על הלכות שחיטה, טאלטשאווא תרע\"א, מהדורה נדירה, עם חתימת הרה\"ג ר' בנימין מנחם מרילוס, נכד ירסלוב וסטרעטין. \n  \n מצב טוב, הכריכה קצת פגום."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"133","title":{"en":"daas torah on shechita, tolcsva 1911 rare edition, signed by r' binyamin marilus.","he":"דעת תורה על הלכות שחיטה, טאלטשאווא תרע\"א, עם חתימת הרה\"ג ר' בנימין מנחם מרילוס, נכד ירסלוב וסטרעטין."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18098/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare edition of \"Da'at Torah al Hilchot Shechita\" (Knowledge of Torah on the Laws of Ritual Slaughter), printed in Taltsova in 1911. The book features the handwritten signature of Rabbi Binyamin Menachem Merilus, a descendant of the rabbinic families of Yaroslav and Stretin. The textual content is in Hebrew, addressing specific aspects of Jewish law concerning ritual slaughter. The book is in good condition, though the binding is slightly damaged. The image shows a page with distinct teal-colored Hebrew script, indicating a personal inscription or stamp.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.500Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18098,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":450,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18109/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18109/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18109/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18109/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18109/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18109/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"toras moshe on bereishis (title page is shemos), by the chasam sofer - pressburg 1881, signature of the publisher, grandson of the author - r' shimon sofer rabbi of erloi, son of the kesav sofer \n the title page state that \"any book which does not bear my stamp is stolen\u2026\", though this copy has r' shimon sofer's handwritten signature and not his stamp: \"shimon son of r. a.sh.b. (avraham shmuel binyamin) sofer, rabbi of erloi\".  \n  \n r' shimon sofer author of hisorerus teshuva (1850-1944), son of the kesav sofer. he served as rabbi of erloi (erlau) from 1881. an elder leader of the generation, and prominent rabbi from the family of the chasam sofer. he perished in the holocaust at the age of 94, in sivan 1944. his grandson was rebbe yochanan, rebbe of erloi (1923-2016). \n  \n size: 24 cm \n condition : fine condition, new stuning binding.","he":"ספר תורת משה לבעל \"חתם סופר\" על בראשית (דף השער של שמות) - פרשבורג תרמ\"א, חתימת נכד המחבר ומו\"ל הספר - הגאון רבי שמעון סופר בעל התעורות תשובה.  \n  \n על דף השער יש חתימה בשוליים התחתון בכתב-ידו של מו\"ל הספר - נכד המחבר, הגאון רבי שמעון סופר אב\"ד ערלוי. בשער נדפס כי \"כל ספר אשר איננו חתום בחותמי גנוב הוא...\", אך לפנינו חתם רבי שמעון סופר בכתב-ידו ולא בחותמתו: \"הק' שמעון בהגאש\"ב [=בן הגאון אברהם שמואל בנימין] סופר זצוק\"ל אב\"ד דק\"ק ערלוי\".  \n   \n הגאון הקדוש רבי שמעון סופר בעל \"התעוררות תשובה\" (תר\"י-תש\"ד), בן ה\"כתב סופר\", אב\"ד ערלוי משנת תרמ\"א. מזקני גאוני דורו ומחשובי רבני משפחת החת\"ס. נספה בשואה בגיל צ\"ד שנה, סיון תש\"ד, הי\"ד. נכדו הוא האדמו\"ר מערלוי, רבי יוחנן סופר (תרפ\"ג-תשע\"ו). \n  \n מצב טוב, כריכה מפוארית."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"134","title":{"en":"toras moshe by the chasam sofer, signed by the publisher rabbi shimon sofer, hisoreros teshuva.","he":"ספר תורת משה לבעל \"חתם סופר\" - פרשבורג, חתימת נכד המחבר ומו\"ל הספר - הגאון רבי שמעון סופר בעל התעורות תשובה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18109/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":450,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a copy of \"Torat Moshe\" on Genesis (with the title page for Exodus) by the Chasam Sofer, printed in Pressburg in 1881. This specific edition is notable for bearing the handwritten signature of the author's grandson and publisher, Rabbi Shimon Sofer of Erlau, author of \"Hit'orerut Teshuvah\" (1850-1944). The inscription, \"Hak' Shimon Ben HaGaon Avraham Shmuel Binyamin Sofer, Av Beit Din of Erlau,\" is found on the lower margin of the title page. The book is presented with a luxurious dark brown embossed binding featuring intricate floral and geometric patterns, and golden Hebrew text on the front. It is in good condition.","soldPrice":460,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.501Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":18109,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18121/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18121/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer ha'mafteach, warsaw 1866, first edition, by rabbi moshe aaron schatzkes, inscribed by author!  \n  \n size : 21 cm \n pages : 5, 200. \n condition : excellent condition, 2 title pages, small repair to the first title page.","he":"ספר המפתח , לפתוח בו שערי היכלי הגדות חכמינו ז\"ל, ווארשא תרכ\"ו, מהדורה ראשונה, מאת רבי משה אהרן שאצקעס , עם הקדשת המחבר. \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"135","title":{"en":"sefer ha'mafteach, warsaw 1866, by rabbi moshe aaron schatzkes, inscribed by author!","he":"ספר המפתח, ווארשא תרכ\"ו, מאת רבי משה אהרן שאצקעס, עם הקדשת המחבר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18121/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a first edition of \"Sefer HaMafte'ach\" by Rabbi Moshe Aharon Shatskes, printed in Warsaw in 1866. The book's purpose is to open the gates to the aggadic teachings of the Sages. It includes a dedication from the author. The text is in Hebrew, rendered in a traditional, clear script. The overall condition of the book is excellent. The image shows an open book, with the Hebrew title prominently displayed on the left page and extensive handwritten Hebrew inscriptions, likely the author's dedication, on the right page.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.502Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18121,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17940/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17940/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"pages of torah novellae, kitsur teshuvot ha-poskim al inyenei even ha-ezer. in handwriting and with stamp of the admor rabbi shalom safrin of komarna \u2013 jerusalem. \n \n he was son of the admor rabbi chaim ya'akov. \n \n \n ha-admor \n rabbi shalom safrin of komarna \u2013 jerusalem (1916-1998), was known in \n \n \n his erudition and his diligence in the torah. his sons were the admors, rabbi netanel, rav melamed in yeshivat \"ahavat shalom\", rabbi avraham mordechai, ba'al \"halachah acharonah\" and rabbi eliezer zvi, son-in-law of the admor from lel&oacute;v. \n \n \n  \n \n \n pages : 1 \n \n \n size : 22 x 28 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition.","he":"דף חידושי תורה, קיצור תשובות הפוסקים על ענייני אבן העזר. בכתב יד קדשו וחותמתו, של האדמו\"ר רבי שלום סאפרין מקאמרנא- ירושלים בן האדמו\"ר רבי חיים יעקב. \n האדמו\"ר רבי שלום מקאמרנא -ירושלים (תרע\"ו-תשנ\"ח), ידוע היה בלמדנותו הרבה ובהתמדת התורה. בניו הם האדמו\"רים רבי נתנאל ר\"מ בישיבת \"אהבת שלום\", רבי אברהם מרדכי בעל \"הלכה אחרונה\" ורבי אליעזר צבי חתן האדמו\"ר מלעלוב.  \n  \n 22 על 28 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"136","title":{"en":"page of divrei torah by rabbi shalom safrin, admor of kamarno.","he":"דף חידושי תורה בכתי\"ק וחתימתו של האדמו\"ר רבי שלום סאפרין מקאמרנא - ירושלים"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17940/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a page of handwritten Torah novellae (chiddushim) by the Admor Rabbi Shalom Safrin of Komarno-Jerusalem (1916-1998). The text contains a summary of Halakhic responsa concerning matters of Even HaEzer. The page features the Rebbe's personal handwriting and stamp, indicating its authenticity and origin. The script is in Hebrew, dense and cursive. Measuring 22x28 cm, the document is in very good condition, preserved on a light-colored paper.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.503Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17940,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17941/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"nice letter by rabbi yisroel grossman with letterhead and stamp. \n  \n size : 22 x 28 cm. \n condition : fine condition, folding marks.","he":"מכתב בכתב יד קודשו חתימתו וחותמתו של הרב ישראל גרוסמן. \n הרב ישראל גרוסמן - (ה'תרפ\"ג, 1922 - ה'תשס\"ז, 2007) היה ראש ישיבה בישיבות קרלין, ישיבת תומכי תמימים כפר חב\"ד וישיבת פינסק-קרלין. \n  \n מצב טוב סימני קיפול"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"137","title":{"en":"letter written and signed by rabbi yisroel grossman, jerusalem 1981.","he":"מכתב בכתב יד קודשו חתימתו וחותמתו של הרב ישראל גרוסמן. תשמ\"א."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17941/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten letter bearing the signature and stamp of Rabbi Yisrael Grossman (1922-2007), dated 1981. Rabbi Grossman was a Rosh Yeshiva in Karlin, Tomchei Temimim Kfar Chabad, and Pinsk-Karlin Yeshivas. The letter is written in traditional Hebrew cursive script on letterhead that includes \"RABBI ISRAEL GROSMAN\" and contact details. It is in good condition, with visible fold marks. A prominent purple stamp with \"RABBI I. GROSSMAN Jerusalem, Israel\" is visible at the bottom of the letter.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.505Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $50","currency":"USD","id":17941,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17948/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17948/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17948/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17948/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"blessings for moving into a new home and for easy birth from admor rabbi menachem mendel schneerson of lubavitch, 1979.  \n \n letter with holy blessing for easy pregnancy and easy birth, signed by the admor of lubavitch, rabbi menachem mendel schneerson. \n \n \n \n \n the rebbe concludes the letter by saying that he will pray for him at an \n \u201ceis ratzon\u201d by the holy tzion of his father-in-law. \n \n \n \n \n r' menachem mendel schneerson (1902\u20131994), was one of the most influential jewish leaders of the twentieth century. he was born in the town of nikolaev, russia to r. levi yitzchak and rebbetzin chana schneerson. known as a great genius, by the time he was seventeen, he had mastered the entire talmud, and went on to receive semicha from r. yosef rosen; the rogatchover gaon and r. yechiel yaakov weinberg (sreidei aish). in 1928, he married the daughter of the sixth lubavitcher rebbe, r. yosef yitzchak schneerson, whom he ultimately succeeded as rebbe. in that capacity, he tirelessly dedicated himself to world jewish outreach and he succeeded in establishing chabad centers all over the world.","he":"\"משנה מקום משנה מזל לטובה ולברכה בגשמיות וברחניות\"  \n    \n מכתב מהרבי מנחם מנדל שניאורסאהן מחב\"ד ליובאוויטש - ברכה לדירה חדשה ולהריון ולידה קלה, תש\"מ.  \n ברכה לדירה חדשה ולהריון ולידה קלה בחתימת הרבי מנחם מנדל שניאורסאהן מליובאוויטש.  \n  \n הרבי מסיים בהבטחה כי יתפלל עליו ב \u201dעת רצון\u201d על ציונו הקדוש של חמיו.  \n  \n ר\u2019 מנחם מנדל שניאורסון (תרס\u201dב-תשנ\u201dד 1902-1994), אחד המנהיגים המשפיעים ביותר במאה העשרים, נולד בעיירת ניקולב שברוסיה להוריו, ר\u2019 לוי יצחק והרבנית חנה שניאורסון. הנער, שהתפרסם כעילוי, שלט בש\u201dס כולו בגיל שבע עשרה והוסמך לרבנות על ידי ר\u2019 יוסף רוזן \u2013 הגאון מרוגצ\u2019וב, ור\u2019 יחיאל יעקב וינברג, בעל ה\u201dשרידי אש\u201d. בשנת תרפ\u201dח (1928) נישא לבתו של האדמו\u201dר השישי מליובאוויטש, ר\u2019 יוסף יצחק שניאורסון, שאת מקומו ירש על כס האדמו\u201dרות. הוא התמסר ללא לאות לקירוב רחוקים ברחבי העולם וייסד מרכזי חב\u201dד על פני הגלובוס."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"138","title":{"en":"blessings for new home and for easy birth from admor rabbi menachem mendel schneerson of lubavitch, 1980.","he":"מכתב מהרבי מנחם מנדל שניאורסאהן מחב\"ד ליובאוויטש - ברכה לדירה חדשה ולהריון ולידה קלה, תש\"מ."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17948/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":600,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a letter from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Chabad-Lubavitch, dated 1980, offering blessings for a new home and for an easy pregnancy and birth. The letter states, \"Changing one's place changes one's fortune for good and for blessing, physically and spiritually.\" The Rebbe concludes by promising to pray at the holy resting place of his father-in-law. Written in Hebrew on official Lubavitch letterhead, it features the Rebbe's signature. The letter is in good condition, showing a personal connection from one of the 20th century's most influential Jewish leaders.","soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.506Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":17948,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17949/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17949/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17949/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17949/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17949/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"rare letter regarding blessing to torah by the birth of a girl, signed by rabbi menachem mendel schneerson of lubavitch, 1979.  \n \n blessing for torah, chupa, ma'asim tovim and also for \n  chassidus . \n \n \n \n \n r' menachem mendel schneerson (1902\u20131994), was one of the most influential jewish leaders of the twentieth century. he was born in the town of nikolaev, russia to r. levi yitzchak and rebbetzin chana schneerson. known as a great genius, by the time he was seventeen, he had mastered the entire talmud, and went on to receive semicha from r. yosef rosen; the rogatchover gaon and r. yechiel yaakov weinberg (sreidei aish). in 1928, he married the daughter of the sixth lubavitcher rebbe, r. yosef yitzchak schneerson, whom he ultimately succeeded as rebbe. in that capacity, he tirelessly dedicated himself to world jewish outreach and he succeeded in establishing chabad centers all over the world.","he":"מכתב נדיר בענין ברכה לתורה בלידת בת בחתימת יד קדשו של האדמו\"ר מליובאוויטש, תשל\"ט. ומביא מנהגו של כ\"ק אדמו\"ר (מוהרש\"ב) זי\"ע.  \n   \n \"יה\"ר מהשי\"ת ... לתורה ולחופה ולמעשים טובים מתוך הרחבה\"  \n \" רוב נחת יהודי אמיתי חסידות \"  \n   \n ר\u2019 מנחם מנדל שניאורסון (תרס\u201dב-תשנ\u201dד 1902-1994), אחד המנהיגים המשפיעים ביותר במאה העשרים, נולד בעיירת ניקולב שברוסיה להוריו, ר\u2019 לוי יצחק והרבנית חנה שניאורסון. הנער, שהתפרסם כעילוי, שלט בש\u201dס כולו בגיל שבע עשרה והוסמך לרבנות על ידי ר\u2019 יוסף רוזן \u2013 הגאון מרוגצ\u2019וב, ור\u2019 יחיאל יעקב וינברג, בעל ה\u201dשרידי אש\u201d. בשנת תרפ\u201dח (1928) נישא לבתו של האדמו\u201dר השישי מליובאוויטש, ר\u2019 יוסף יצחק שניאורסון, שאת מקומו ירש על כס האדמו\u201dרות. הוא התמסר ללא לאות לקירוב רחוקים ברחבי העולם וייסד מרכזי חב\u201dד על פני הגלובוס."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"139","title":{"en":"rare letter regarding blessing for torah for a girl, signed by rabbi menachem mendel schneerson of lubavitch, 1979.","he":"מכתב נדיר בענין ברכה לתורה בלידת בת בחתימת יד קדשו של האדמו\"ר מליובאוויטש, תשל\"ט."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17949/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":600,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This rare letter, dated 1979, is from Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch, containing a blessing for Torah study upon the birth of a daughter. The Rebbe refers to the custom of his father-in-law, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, and includes blessings for \"Torah, Chuppah, and good deeds with expansiveness\" and \"much true Jewish Chassidic nachas.\" Written in Hebrew on official Lubavitch letterhead, it bears the Rebbe's handwritten signature. This document provides a glimpse into the Rebbe's personal blessings and teachings, specifically for the occasion of a daughter's birth. The letter is in good condition.","soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.507Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":17949,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17950/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17950/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17950/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"letter about the moetzes gedolei hatorah (council of [great] torah sages), handwritten and signed by the rosh yeshiva, r' shneur kotler. \n in the letter he mentions his father r' aaron kotler and r' elya meir bloch. \n the letter was written before 1955 during the lifetime of r' aaron kotler and r' elya meir bloch. \n  \n rabbi yosef chaim shneur kotler (1918-1982) was the head of the lakewood yeshiva in new jersey and a member of mo'etzet gedolei hatorah in the usa. \n  \n size : 28 x 21.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, small piece torn from bottom corner.","he":"מכתב מוקדם וחשוב בכתב יד וחתימת הגאון רבי שניאור קוטלר, ראש ישיבת לייקוואד, בענין המועצת גדולי התורה. במכתב הוא מזכיר את אביו הגאון ר' אהרן קוטלר ואת ר' אליהו מאיר בלוך.  \n המכתב נכתב לפני שנת תשט\"ו בחייו של ר' אהרן קוטלר ור' אליה מאיר בלוך. \n   \n הגאון רבי יוסף חיים שניאור קוטלר (תרע\"ח, 1918 - תשמ\"ב 1982) היה ראש ישיבת לייקווד בניו ג'רזי וחבר מועצת גדולי התורה בארצות הברית.  \n בנו של הגאון רבי אהרן קוטלר, ונכדו של הגרא\"ז מלצר.  \n בתקופה בה היה ראש ישיבת לייקווד, גדל מספר התלמידים בישיבה מ-120 ל-1,000. הוא שלח מתלמידיו שיפתחו כוללים ויעמדו בראשם בכל רחבי ארצות הברית: בניו יורק, שיקגו, מיאמי, בוסטון, לוס אנג'לס פילדלפיה ועוד; וכן בקנדה ובאוסטרליה.  \n היה חבר במועצת גדולי התורה בארצות הברית, פעיל בהגירת יהודי איראן לארצות הברית. \n  \n  \n 28 על 21.5 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב, חתיכה קטנה קרועה מהפינה התחתונה."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"140","title":{"en":"early and important letter from r' shneur kotler, rosh yeshiva of bmg.","he":"מכתב מוקדם וחשוב מהגאון רבי שניאור קוטלר, ראש ישיבת לייקוואד."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17950/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":400,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an important early handwritten letter by Rabbi Shneur Kotler (1918-1982), Rosh Yeshiva of Lakewood, addressing matters related to the Moetzet Gedolei HaTorah (Council of Torah Sages). The letter, written before 1955 during the lifetimes of his father, Rabbi Aharon Kotler, and Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Bloch, mentions both figures. The text is in Hebrew, written in a flowing cursive script on official \"BETH-MEDRASH GOVOHA OF AMERICA\" letterhead. Measuring 28x21.5 cm, the letter is in good condition, though a small piece is torn from the bottom corner.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:37.508Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17950,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":140,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17951/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-26","available":false,"description":{"en":"letter written and signed by rabbi eleizer silver. \n  \n rabbi eliezer silver [1881-1968] was born in lithuania. he was one of the first disciples of rabbi chaim ozer grodzinski, av\"d vilna; and he learned by rabbi dovid karliner and rabbi chaim soloveitchik. in 1907, he moved to the united states where he served as president of the union of orthodox rabbis of the united states and canada and was one of the foremost orthodox rabbis of american jewry. he was famed for his rescue activities during the second world war. he served in many rabbinical positions; in new york, pennsylvania, massachusetts and ohio. \n  \n size : 27.5 x 21 cm. \n condition : very fine condition, folding marks.","he":"מכתב בכתב ידו וחתימתו של רבי אליעזר זילבר. \n  \n הגאון רבי אליעזר סילבר [תרמ\"א- תשכ\"ח 1881-1968] נולד יליד ליטא, מהתלמידים הראשונים בקבוץ של הגאון רבי חיים עוזר גרוז'ינסקי אב\"ד וילנא, וכן למד אצל הגאונים רבי דוד קרלניר ורבי חיים סולובייצ'יק. בשנת 1907 היגר לארה\"ב והיה נשיא אגודת הרבנים של ארצות הברית וקנדה ובין הרבנים האורתודוקסים המובילים של יהדות אמריקה. התפרסם בפעולות ההצלה שלו במלחמת העולם השנייה. מילא תפקידים רבניים שונים בניו יורק, פנסילבניה, מסצ'וסטס ואוהיו. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד, סימני קיפול."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"141","title":{"en":"letter from rabbi eleizer silver, 1946.","he":"מכתב מאת רבי אליעזר סילבר [זילבער], תש\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17951/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":140,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Eliezer Silver, dated 1946 (Tash\"v). Rabbi Silver (1881-1968) was a Lithuanian-born leading Orthodox rabbi in America, known for his rescue efforts during World War II. The letter is written in Hebrew script on official letterhead from 'Rabbi Eliezer Silver' and 'RABBI OF VAAD HAO-IR', Cincinnati, Ohio. The text shows signs of folding, but is in very good condition, characteristic of a historical document.","soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.670Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17951,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17952/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17952/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"long letter of 2 full sides written and signed by r' zalman sorotzkin. \n very rare to find from r' zalman sorotzkin such long letters. \n  \n rabbi zalman sorotzkin (1880-1966) studied at the slobodka yeshiva, the volozhin yeshiva, and the yeshiva of telz. in 1905, he married the daughter of rabbi eliezer gordon of telz and was one of the founders of the vaad hayeshivos in vilna, and in 1929 he was elected chief rabbi of lutsk and the volhynia district. rabbi sorotzkin was one of the leaders of agudath israel in europe.  \n  \n in the year 1940, he fled poland and immigrated to eretz israel and was one of the founders of the ultra-orthodox community in eretz israel after the holocaust, served as deputy chairman of moetzet gedolei hatorah, and after the death of rabbi isser zalman meltzer in 1954 he became the council's chairman until his death in 1966. he served as chairman of the independent education in eretz israel and re-established the council of yeshivas in eretz israel in 1941. he published many books, the most famous of which is \"oznaim latorah\" (five parts) on the torah. \n  \n size : 20.5 x 16 cm. \n pages : 1 page, 2 sides. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"מכתבים ארוכים כזה מר' זלמן סורוצקין הם נדירים מאוד.  \n   \n רבי זלמן סורוצקין (תר\"מ-תשכ\"ו) למד בישיבת סלובודקה, בישיבת וולוז'ין ובישיבת טלז. בשנת תרס\"ה נשא לאשה את בתו של הרב אליעזר גורדון מטלז. היה בין מקימי ועד הישיבות בווילנה. בשנת תרפ\"ט נבחר לרב ראשי של לוצק וחבל ווהלין. הרב סורוצקין היה מראשי אגודת ישראל עוד באירופה.  \n \n בשנת ת\"ש נמלט מפולין ועלה לארץ ישראל והיה בין מקימיה מחדש של היהדות החרדית בארץ ישראל לאחר השואה. כיהן כסגן יושב ראש מועצת גדולי התורה, ולאחר פטירת הרב איסר זלמן מלצר ב-1954 היה ליושב ראש המועצה עד לפטירתו ב-1966. כמו כן כיהן כיושב ראש החינוך העצמאי בארץ ישראל, והקים מחדש בשנת תש\"א (1941) את ועד הישיבות בארץ ישראל. הוציא ספרים רבים אשר המפורסם מביניהם הוא \"אזניים לתורה\" (חמישה חלקים) על התורה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n דף אחד, שתי צדדים \n \n \n 20.5 על 16 ס\"מ \n \n \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"142","title":{"en":"very long letter written by r' zalman sorotzkin, 1959.","he":"מכתב ארוך מאת רבי זלמן סורוצקין, תשי\"ט."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17952/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, long handwritten letter by Rabbi Zalman Sorotzkin, dated 1959 (Tash\"t). Rabbi Sorotzkin (1880-1966) was a prominent figure in Lithuanian yeshivas and later a chief rabbi in Poland. After immigrating to Israel, he was instrumental in re-establishing Haredi Judaism post-Holocaust and served as chairman of the Council of Torah Sages. The letter, measuring 20.5 x 16 cm, is written in Hebrew on both sides of a single page, with visible official letterhead from 'VAAD HAYESHIVOT B'ERETZ YISRAEL' (Council of Yeshivas in Israel), Jerusalem, indicating its institutional context. It is in excellent condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.672Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":17952,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":60,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17953/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi chanaya yom tov lipa deutch [1905-1991] was the av beit din of helmetz and the region - the \"helmetzer rebbe, \" disciple of the rabbinic leaders of hungary. from his youth he dealt with repairing mikvehs and was very active in raising the banner of sanctity and purity. he published taharat yisrael al masechet mikva'ot in twenty volumes and yesod yosef taharat yom tov al shulchan aruch in twenty volumes. \n  \n size : 28 x 22 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"רבי חנניה יום טוב ליפא דייטש [תרס\"ה -תשנ\"א], אבדק\"ק העלמעץ והגלילות - העלמעצער רבי, תלמיד גדולי הונגריה, מנערותו עסק בתיקון מקוואות ופעל רבות להרמת קרן הקדושה והטהרה. הוציא לאור את הספרים טהרת ישראל על מסכת מקוואות עשרים כרכים וכן יסוד יוסף טהרת יום טוב על שולחן ערוך עשרים כרכים. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"143","title":{"en":"letter by admo\"r rabbi chananya yom tov lipa deutch - the helmetzer rebbe, 1976.","he":"מכתב בכתי\"ק של האדמו\"ר רבי חנניה יום טוב ליפא דייטש, אבדק\"ק העלמעץ, תשל\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17953/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":60,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten letter by Admor Rabbi Hanania Yom Tov Lipa Deutsch, from Helmitz, dated 1976 (Tash\"l). Rabbi Deutsch (1905-1991) was a student of great Hungarian rabbis and dedicated his life to preserving ritual purity, authoring significant works like 'Tohoras Yisroel'. The letter is written in blue ink on official letterhead from 'RABBI CH. Y. L. DEUTSCH', Helmetzer Rebbe, Brooklyn, N.Y., and is in very good condition. It represents a personal communication from a notable rabbinic figure.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.673Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":17953,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17958/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17958/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"long full page letter about the seforim from his grandfather the mahrsham, which he printed. \n  \n rabbi moshe yisrael feldman (d. 1944), son of rabbi efraim fishel \u2013 author of yados efraim, renowned from a young age for his outstanding torah scholarship, and married a granddaughter of the famous posek rabbi shalom mordechai schwadron of brzezany \u2013 the maharsham, under-whom he studied. dayan and rosh beth din of brzezany and editor of the maharsham\u2019s responsa. rabbi of dragomiresti (1921) and head of yeshivas daas torah. author of shem yisrael. \n  \n size : 23.5 x 15 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"מכתב מאת הגה\"ק ר' משה ישראל פעלדמאן זצוק\"ל אב\"ד דראגמירעשט בעמח\"ס \"שם ישראל\" כולו בכתב יד קדשו וחתימתו. \n   \n מכתב בענין ספרי זקנו המהרש\"ם זצוק\"ל  \n   \n הגה\"ק ר' משה ישראל פעלדמאן היה בנו של הגאון ר' אפרים פישל פעלדמאן בעמח\"ס \"ידות אפרים\". עודנו צעיר לימים היה מסתיר עצמו ושוקד בשקידה עצומה על התורה ועל העבודה, לילות כימים, ויצא שמו לשם ולתהילה. הוא נלקח אחר כבוד להיות חתנו של בנו של הגאון המהרש\"ם מברעז'אן, ולאחר חתונתו יצק מים על ידו. בתחילה נתקבל כדומ\"ץ בעיר ברעז'אן, ואח\"כ נתעלה לכהן כראב\"ד בעיר. בעת ההיא סידר את כתביו של זקנו המהרש\"ם, והוציא לאור את חלק הארי מתשובותיו. אחר מלחמת העולם הראשונה בשנת תרפ\"א נתקבל למרא דאתרא של העיר דראגמירעשט, הקים בה ישיבה בשם \"דעת תורה\", ובמסירות נפש העמיד שם הדת על תילה. הוא עלה על המוקד יחד עם בני עירו, ביום כ\"ו אייר תש\"ד.  \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"144","title":{"en":"letter by rabbi moshe yisroel feldman, rav of dragomiresti.","he":"מכתב מאת הגה\"ק ר' משה ישראל פעלדמאן זצוק\"ל אב\"ד דראגמירעשט בעמח\"ס \"שם ישראל\" ."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17958/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten and signed letter by Rabbi Moshe Israel Feldman of Dragomirești, author of 'Shem Israel', concerning the books of his grandfather, Maharsham. Rabbi Feldman, a distinguished scholar, was the son of Rabbi Ephraim Fishel Feldman and a son-in-law to the son of the Maharsham. He was tragically martyred in 1944 (Tash\"d). The letter is entirely handwritten in Hebrew script on a single page, demonstrating his unique calligraphy. It is in very good condition, offering a direct connection to a revered rabbinic lineage.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.674Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17958,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17959/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"a letter from the mashgiach rabbi yechezkel levenstein to rabbi shmuel hominer [1969].  \n \n \n \n \n all in his handwriting and with his signature. in the letter rabbi yechezkel levenstein writes blessings to be zoche to be makebel the torah b'simcha and should onky hear besuros tovos. \n \n \n  \n \n \n  \n \n \n r' yechezkel [\u2018chatzkel\u2019] levenstein (1895-1974) was one of the pre-eminent mussar giants of his generation. orphaned at a young age, he studied first in lomza, then in radin under the chofetz chaim, and finally at the flagship mussar yeshiva in kelm. he served as mashgiach at the yeshivas of kletsk and mir in lithuania, and then yeshivas lomza in petach tikva. following the passing of the legendary mirrer mashgiach, r. yeruchum levovitz, r. chatzkel was called back to the mir to serve as mashgiach. together with the other leaders of the yeshiva, he led yeshivas mir through its tumultuous exile in shanghai. after the holocaust, he traveled with the mirrer yeshiva to america but shortly thereafter he returned to eretz yisrael where he assumed the post of mashgiach in the ponevezh yeshiva in bnei brak. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n size : 19 x 13 cm. \n \n \n condition : very fine condition","he":"מכתב מאת המשגיח רבי יחזקאל לוינשטיין אל רבי שמואל הומינר [תשכ\"ט]. \n \"מברך אתכם לזכות לקבל התורה בשמחה\"  \n \"ונזכה כלנו לתקותינו בקרוב לשמוע בשורות טובות\".  \n   \n רבי יחזקאל לוינשטיין , מגדולי חניכי תנועת המוסר. למד בקלם, זכה לכינוי \"המשגיח\", וחינך אלפי תלמידים. כיהן כמנהל רוחני בישיבת מיר, ולאחר מכן בישיבת פוניבז'. מאמריו פורסמו בספרי אור יחזקאל.  \n   \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"145","title":{"en":"letter from the mashgiach rabbi yechezkel levenstein, 1969.","he":"\"מברך אתכם לזכות לקבל התורה בשמחה\" מכתב מאת המשגיח רבי יחזקאל לוינשטיין אל רבי שמואל הומינר [תשכ\"ט]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17959/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":500,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten letter of blessing from the Mashgiach Rabbi Yechezkel Levenstein to Rabbi Shmuel Huminer, dated 1969 (Tash\"ts). Rabbi Levenstein, known as \"The Mashgiach,\" was a pivotal figure in the Musar movement, having served as spiritual director at the Mir and Ponevezh Yeshivas. The letter is written entirely in blue ink on lined paper, in Hebrew, with the opening phrase \"I bless you to merit receiving the Torah with joy.\" The letter is in very good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.676Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17959,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":650,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17975/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17975/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"letter for blessing and success signed by the admo\"r rabbi shlomo halberstam of bobov. brooklyn, new york, 1973.  \n \n \n \n rabbi shlomo halberstam , the admo\"r of bobov [1908-2000], son of rabbi ben tziyon of bobov, author of kedushat tziyon, was named after the founder of the dynasty, rabbi shomo of bobov, son of rabbi meir nassan halberstam, son of rabbi chaim of sanz. rabbis of galicia granted him rabbinic ordination in his youth, and in 1931 he already began to serve as a rabbi in bobov. he was miraculously saved from the nazi inferno and immigrated to the united states in 1946. he revived bobov chassidism after the holocaust and turned it into a chassidic empire. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 26.5 x 18 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב ברכה מאת האדמו\"ר הרב שלמה מבאבוב עם חתימתו, ניו יורק תשל\"ג  \n  \n כתב כתוב על גבי בלאנק רשמי של האדמו\"ר מבאבוב שנשלח אל תורם, ואח\"כ ברכת קדשו. \n האדמו\"ר רבי שלמה הלברשטאם מבאבוב: (תרס\"ח \u2013 תש\"ס) האדמו\"ר השלישי לבית באבוב, נצר לשושלת צאנז המפוארת, שרד באופן פלאי את השואה, הגיע לניו יורק ושיקם את החסידות ובנה אותה ואת מוסדותיה ברחבי העולם. כתב קינה על השואה, נהג להתרחק מן המחלוקת ולחיות בשלום עם כל הפלגים בציבור החרדי. \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"146","title":{"en":"letter for success from the admo\"r rabbi shlomo halberstam of bobov, 1973.","he":"מכתב ברכה מאת האדמו\"ר הרב שלמה מבאבוב עם חתימתו, ניו יורק תשל\"ג."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17975/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":650,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a letter of blessing signed by Admor Rabbi Shlomo Halberstam of Bobov, from New York, dated 1973 (Tash\"l). Rabbi Halberstam (1908-2000) was the third Admor of Bobov, a scion of the Sanz dynasty, who survived the Holocaust and rebuilt the Bobov Hasidic movement worldwide. The letter is typewritten on official Bobov Admor letterhead, addressed to a donor, and includes the Admor's handwritten signature in Hebrew. It is in excellent condition and features an image of the Admor.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.677Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":17975,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17993/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17993/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"blessings for nachas and torah and gedula together! \n written and signed by the admor r' naftali tzvi halberstam of bobov. \n  \n admor rabbi naftali tzvi halberstam (1931-2005) was the grand rebbe of bobov from august 2000 until march 2005. he succeeded his father, shlomo halberstam (1907\u20132000), as grand rebbe of bobov. \n naftali tzvi halberstam was born in bobowa, poland in 1931 (25 sivan, 5691) to shlomo halberstam, the third bobover rebbe. his mother and two siblings were murdered in the holocaust, and after the war, naftali's father shlomo had arranged for him to go to mandatory palestine. shlomo remained in europe, and naftali was unsure if his father had survived the war. \n after the war, he discovered that his father had indeed survived and relocated to new york. in the late 1940s, he moved there, where he was reunited with his father. on his father's death in 2000, he became the grand rebbe of bobov in borough park, brooklyn. he died on march 23, 2005 (12 adar, 5765). he was buried next to his father in floral park cemetery, new jersey, where it's know to be a place for yeshuos.","he":"מכתב ברכות כולו בכתי\"ק של האדמו\"ר רבי נפתלי צבי האלבערשטאם מבאבוב. \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n האדמו\"ר רבי נפתלי צבי האלבערשטאם היה בנו של האדמו\"ר רבי שלמה מבאבוב, לאחר השואה הקים ביחד עם אביו מחדש את ממלכת באבוב, וביסס את חסידות באבוב בארה\"ב. הוא למד בישיבות תורה ויראה ובית אברהם סלונים. נישא להרבנית העסא בת האדמו\"ר רבי יוסף פאנעט מדעעש. עמד לימין אביו במהלך כל השנים בבניית החסידות והקמת מוסדות התורה והחינוך. לאחר פטירת אביו האדמו\"ר רבי שלמה בשנת תש\"ס הוכתר לאדמו\"ר מבאבוב. כיהן כאדמו\"ר ארבע וחצי שנים. שמו היה הולך לפניו כצדיק אמת ותמים, ורבים הלכו לאורו, התפרסם כפועל ישועות שברכותיו נתקיימין, ואלפים משתטחים על קברו. \n \n \n מכתבים של הרבי הנם נדירים מאד, וביותר כשהו כולו בכתב ידו כזה"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"147","title":{"en":"blessings from the admo\"r rabbi naftali tzvi halberstam of bobov.","he":"מכתב ברכות כולו בכתי\"ק של האדמו\"ר רבי נפתלי צבי האלבערשטאם מבאבוב."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17993/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":600,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare letter of blessings, entirely handwritten by Admor Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Halberstam of Bobov. Rabbi Halberstam, son of Rabbi Shlomo Halberstam, played a key role in rebuilding the Bobov dynasty after the Holocaust and led the community in the USA. He served as Admor for four and a half years after his father's passing in 2000 (Tash\"s). The letter is written entirely in Hebrew script, making it a highly sought-after collectible due to its rarity and the Admor's reputation for miraculous blessings. An image of the Admor is provided, showing him seated.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.679Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":17993,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":550,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17990/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17990/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"a page written on both sides in the distinct handwriting of the ben ish chai the most famous iraqi rabbinical leader in recent times. \n \n \n \n rabbi yosef chaim , was a son of rabbi eliyahu and grandson of rabbi moshe chayim \u2013 rabbi of baghdad, and a disciple of rabbi abdallah somekh \u2013 author of zivchei tzedek. he was a great halachic authority, kabbalist and author of numerous rabbinic works and the recognised rabbinical authority by the jews of iraq and many other oriental communities. his works are studied and revered by both sefardim and ashkenazim. \n \n \n his most famous works are: ben ish chai, ben ish chayil, rav pe\u2019alim and ben yehoyada. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n the manuscripts of the ben ish chai are considered to be a segula for success and protection. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 13 x 10 cm. \n \n \n pages : 1 page, written on two sides. \n \n \n condition : very good condition.","he":"דף קטן כתוב משני צדדיו דרשה בכתב יד קדשו הנודע של 'הבן איש חי' . \n \n \n \n רבי יוסף חיים מבגדד בעל ה'בן איש חי' נולד בשנת תקצג לאביו רבי אליהו חיים בן רבי משה חיים רבה של בגדאד , גדול חכמי עירו וארצו, תלמידו של רבינו עבדאללה סומך. מנערותו נודע בגאונותו וצדקתו. כל רבני ודייני בגדד נכנעו למוצא שפתיו, מנהיגה הבלתי מעורער של יהדות בבל כולה. היה 'חד בדרא' בנגלה ובנסתר וגדלותו נתפרסמה בכל רחבי תבל. \n \n \n על גדולתו התבטא רבי יחזקאל משה הלוי, ראש הדיינים בבגדאד: \"אם יאמר לי רבי יוסף חיים על ימין שהוא שמאל, ועל שמאל שהוא ימין, לא אהרהר אחר דבריו!\" \n \n \n בשנת תרכ\"ט בנסיעתו לארץ ישראל נתגלה אליו מלאך מן השמים וגילהו כי נשמתו שרשה בנשמת בניהו בן יהוידע ועל שם כך קרא שמות לרבים מחיבוריו: 'בין איש חי', 'בן איש חיל', 'רב פעלים', 'בן יהוידע' ועוד. \n \n \n נפטר בשנת תרס''ט. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n כתב ידו של הבן איש חי נודעו בסגולתן להצלחה ולשמירה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n 1 דף, כתוב משני צידיו. \n \n \n מצב טוב מאד."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"148","title":{"en":"a page of a derasha by the ben ish chai of baghdad.","he":"דף דרשה בכתב יד קדשו של רבינו יוסף חיים מבגדד זצוק\"ל בעל בן איש חי."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17990/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":550,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a small page containing a sermon, entirely handwritten by Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad, known as the 'Ben Ish Chai', from the period of 1833-1909 (Takpatz\"g-Tars\"t). Rabbi Chaim was a leading scholar, kabbalist, and the undisputed leader of Iraqi Jewry. His handwriting is revered for its reputed auspicious qualities. The sermon is written in a distinct Hebrew script on both sides of a single page, showing it to be a profound religious text. The document is in very good condition, highlighting its historical and spiritual significance.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.680Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","internalCatalogNumber":"39","currency":"USD","id":17990,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17991/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"autograph \u201ckvitung\u201d by r. michel kitzeh regarding r. meir tosk, the son of r. mordechai tosk, rosh bais din in pressburg. \n \n r' yechiel michel kitzeh (died 1805), was a disciple of r. mordecai banet. renowned as a talmid chochom he was one of the most distinguished members of the kehilla of pressburg, and was one of the signatories on the rabbinical contract of the chasam sofer. author of the sefer shalmei nedova which received an unusually warm approbation from the chasam sofer. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 19 by 8.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : fine condition.","he":"\u201cקוויטונג\u201d אוטוגרפי מאת ר\u2019 מיכל קיצע בעניין ר\u2019 מאיר טסק, בנו של ר\u2019 מרדכי טסק, ראש בית הדין בפרשבורג. \n \n ר\u2019 יחיאל מיכל קיצע (נפטר בשנת תקס\u201dה-1805) היה תלמיד חכם נודע ותלמידו של ר\u2019 מרדכי בנט. הוא היה מחשובי קהילת פרשבורג ואחד החתומים על הכתב רבנות של החתם סופר. בעל ספר \u201cשלמי נדבה\u201d, שעליו קיבל הסכמה חמה במיוחד מהחתם סופר. \n \n \n 19 על 8.5 ס\u201dמ. \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"149","title":{"en":"r' yechiel michel kitzeh/ \u201ckvitung\u201d regarding r' meir tosk. pressburg 1834.","he":"ר\u2019 יחיאל מיכל קיצע/ \u201cקוויטונג\u201d בעניין ר\u2019 מאיר טסק. פרשבורג תקצ\u201dד (1834)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17991/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":250,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an autograph 'Kvitlung' (receipt or note) by Rabbi Yechiel Michel Kitze, concerning Rabbi Meir Task, son of Rabbi Mordechai Task, head of the rabbinical court in Pressburg, dated 1834 (Takpatz\"d). Rabbi Kitze (d. 1805) was a prominent scholar and student of Rabbi Mordechai Benet, known for his work 'Shalmei Nedava'. The document is handwritten in Hebrew script on a small piece of paper, measuring 19 x 8.5 cm. It is in very good condition, offering a glimpse into the legal or administrative affairs of the Pressburg Jewish community during that era.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.682Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17991,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17995/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17995/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17995/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"letter and kvitel sent to r' itzikel of pshevorsk, by the r' avraham chaim roth, the admor of shomer emunim, 1969.  \n rabbi avraham chaim roth of shomrei emunim , (1924-2012). son of the holy rabbi aharon roth author of 'shomer emunim' and 'shilchon hatahor'. renowned for his intense avodat hashem like the saints of previous generations, he radiated and illuminated the souls of all with his passion and excitement about shabbat, especially during his fervent kiddush, thousands followed him more than 60 years. after his passing his divrei torah was published in the sefer 'chukei chaim'. \n  \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב עם קוויטל שנשלח אל הגה\"ק ר' איציקל מפשעווארסק זצוק\"ל מאת האדמו\"ר ר' אברהם חיים ראטה משומרי אמונים. תשכ\"ט.  \n   \n כ\"ק מרן אדמו\"ר רבי אברהם חיים ראטה משומרי אמונים [תרפ\"ד-תשע\"ב, 1924-2012] בנו של הרה\"ק רבי אהרן ראטה בעל 'שומר אמונים' ושולחן הטהור. נודע כתל תלפיות בעבודת השם הנוראה שלו כחד משרפי קדמאה, להט והלהיב נשמות ישראל בעבודת השבת ובייחוד בעת מעמד הקידוש נורא ההוד אליו נמשכו אלפים במשך יותר מס' שנים. אחר פטירתו יצאו לאור דברי תורתו בספרו 'חוקי חיים'.  \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"150","title":{"en":"kvitel sent to r' itzikel of pshevorsk, by the admor of shomer emunim, 1969.","he":"קוויטל שנשלח אל הגה\"ק ר' איציקל מפשעווארסק זצוק\"ל מאת האדמו\"ר ר' אברהם חיים ראטה משומרי אמונים. תשכ\"ט."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17995/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":300,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a 'Kvitl' (petitionary note) sent to Rabbi Itzikel of Pshevorsk from Admor Rabbi Avraham Chaim Roth of Shomrei Emunim, dated 1969 (Tash\"ts). Rabbi Roth (1924-2012) was the son of Rabbi Aharon Roth, known for his fervent devotion and inspiring spiritual work. The document includes a handwritten 'Kvitl' on official letterhead from 'RABBI A. CH. ROTH, PRESIDENT OF \"SHOMREI EMUNIM\"', Jerusalem. It is written in Hebrew script and is in excellent condition, representing a significant piece of Hasidic correspondence.","soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:35.683Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $800","currency":"USD","id":17995,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18003/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18003/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18003/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-26","available":false,"description":{"en":"important response regarding the shekia and regarding kerias shema untill chatzos. \n written and signed by r' moshe feinstein. \n 2 leaves. \n  \n rabbi moshe feinstein [1895-1986] was a prominent halachic adjudicator after the holocaust. he was the president of agudat yisrael's council of torah sages in the united states and the rosh yeshiva of metivtah tiferet yerushalayim in new york. he was famed for his shu\"t iggroד moshe series. \n  \n pages : 2 leaves. \n condition : fine condition, has some small pieces of tape on the back.","he":"בענין שקיעה ובענין ק\"ש עד חצות  \n הגאון רבי משה פיינשטיין [תרנ\"ה-תשמ\"ו] מגדולי פוסקי ההלכה בתקופה שלאחר השואה, יושב ראש מועצת גדולי התורה של אגודת ישראל בארצות הברית וראש מתיבתא תפארת ירושלים בניו יורק. נודע גם בסדרת ספריו שו\"ת אגרות משה. \n  \n במצב טוב, יש כמה חתיכות דבק קטנות בגב."},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"151","title":{"en":"important response from rabbi moshe feinstein.","he":"תשובה הלכתית בת 2 עמודים מאת הגאון רבי משה פיינשטיין"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18003/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":1000,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a two-page halachic responsa (Teshuvah) written by Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, a prominent Halachic authority of the post-Holocaust era. The text, written in Hebrew script, discusses matters related to 'sunset' (Shkiya) and the 'recitation of Shema before midnight' (Kriyat Shema ad Chatzos). Dating from sometime between 1895 and 1986, the document is an example of Rabbinic literature, specifically a legal ruling. The manuscript is in good condition, showing some small adhesive pieces on the back.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.857Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,400 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":18003,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":1400},{"startPrice":40,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18005/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18005/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi dovid tzvi balitzki was killed in the holocaust in 1943 (otzer harabbanim 5204). \n  \n size : 10 x 16 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"הרב דוד צבי ביליצקי הי\"ד, נספה בשואה תש\"ג, (אוצר הרבנים 5204). \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"152","title":{"en":"letter by rabbi dovid tzvi balitzki, kovna 1924.","he":"מכתב מהרב דוד צבי ביליצקי הי\"ד, קאוונא תרפ\"ד."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18005/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":40,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter written by Rabbi David Tzvi Bilitzky, dated 1924 (תרפ\"ד) from Kovno (Kaunas). The letter, penned in Hebrew script, is a historical document from a rabbi who perished in the Holocaust in 1943. It is a textual artifact, reflecting personal communication from a significant religious figure. The letter is in very good condition, featuring clear handwritten text and an oval purple ink stamp at the bottom, likely a rabbinical seal, and two punched holes on the left side.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.858Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18005,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18006/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"letter by rabbi baruch tzvi hakohen maskowitz av beit din of paks, written while he was the rav in budapest, 1957. \n rabbi baruch zvi moskowitz was born in makava in 1907. he was a disciple of rabbi yehuda greenwald, the author of keren l'david. he miraculously survived the holocaust and then served as rabbi of paks and budapest. he was an extremely prolific author and almost thirty of his works were printed. including: ten sections of tenuvot hashem, five sections of mishmeret zvi, seven sections of l'david baruch, turei zahav, vayivarech david and more. his biography appears at the beginning of tenuvot baruch (bnei brak, 2003). \n  \n size : 21 x 15. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"מכתב מאת הרב ברוך צבי הכהן מאשקאוויטש אב\"ד פאקש, נכתב כשהיה ראב\"ד בבודפשט תשי\"ז.  \n הגאון רבי ברוך צבי הכהן מאשקאוויטש [תרס\"ז-תש\"ן], מגדולי תלמידי ה\"קרן לדוד\", בישיבת סאטמר. בילדותו התחבר לאדמו\"ר מפאפא בעל \"ויחי יוסף\" ולאדמו\"ר מסאטמר בעל \"ברך משה\". ניצל מהשואה ואחריה כיהן כאב\"ד בפאקש והקים שם ישיבה (גם בזמן הקומוניסטים), ראב\"ד בבודפשט, אחר כך בוינה ובניו יורק. חיבר את הספרים: תנובות ברוך, מהולל בתשבחות ולדוד ברוך. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"153","title":{"en":"letter by rabbi baruch tzvi hakohen maskowitz av beit din of paks, 1957.","he":"מכתב מאת הרב ברוך צבי הכהן מאשקאוויטש אב\"ד פאקש תשי\"ז."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18006/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter written by Rabbi Baruch Tzvi Hacohen Mashkowitz, dated 1957 (תשי\"ז). The letter is penned in Hebrew script, during his tenure as Av Beit Din (head of the rabbinical court) in Budapest, before serving in Faks. It is a historical document, offering insight into rabbinical correspondence from a survivor of the Holocaust who established a yeshiva under communist rule. The letter is in very good condition, with legible handwriting and two circular blue ink stamps, likely rabbinical seals, on the bottom left.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.859Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18006,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18007/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"leshana tova letter by rabbi baruch shimon schneerson, rosh yeshiva of chebeen, to rabbi shalom rivkin, 1976. \n  \n size : 29 x 19.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition.","he":"מכתב מהרה\"ג רבי ברוך שמעון שניאורסון ראש ישיבת טשעבין להרב שלום ריבקין, תשל\"ו. \n  \n מכתב ברכות לשנה טובה משנת תשל\"ו בכ\"י וחתימת רבי ברוך שמעון שניאורסון ר\"י הגאון מטשעבין כוכב יעקב, על נייר מכתבים רשמי של הישיבה \n הרה\"ג הרב ברוך שמעון שניאורסון תרע\"ג-תשס\"א(1913-2001) ראש ישיבת טשעבין, חבר מועצת גדולי התורה וחבר ה\"וועד הפועל\" של ועד הישיבות. חתנו של רבי דב בריש וידנפלד, \"הרב מטשעבין\". נולד בפאגדוז'ע הסמוכה לקרקוב לרב יוסף משה שניאורסון ולנחמה בתו של רבי שמעון אלתר פרנקל-תאומים רבה של פאדגוז'ע, חתנו של רבי דוד מקשאנוב ונינו של ה\"ברוך טעם\". היה מיוחס ארבע פעמים לבעל התניא, ולרבנים נוספים מגדולי החסידות. בצעירותו למד בקרקוב אצל הרב משה שמידט, חסיד בלאז'וב, לאחר מכן למד שנה בישיבת כתר תורה ראדומסק בקרוב אצל הרב נחמיה רוזנפלד ובהמשך אצל הרב שאול זאב אטינגר ראב\"ד פאדגוז'ע, מחבר ספר \"אמרי שאול\". לאחר מכן נסע ללמוד אצל דודו רבי חיים ענגיל רבה של רדומישלא. בשנת תרצ\"א פנה לישיבת חכמי לובלין, שם קיבל מהרב מאיר שפירא, מהרב מקוז'יגלוב ומרבי שמעון מזליחוב כמו כן היה מקורב לרבי משה פרידמן האדמו\"ר מבויאן קראקא שהיה מנשיאי הישיבה. רבי מאיר שפירא מינהו לבחון את הבחורים הבאים להתקבל בישיבה, תפקיד שהצריך שליטה בכל הש\"ס, עקב כך שהבחינה הייתה על 200 דפים מש\"ס לפי בחירת הבחור. לאחר סיום תקופת לימודיו ביח\"ל, חזר לקרקוב שם למד באופן עצמאי. הוסמך להוראה על ידי הרב שמואל פירר רבה של קרסנה ועל ידי דודו רבי חיים ענגיל, ואף שימש כממלא מקום לדודו רבי יוסף טייטלבוים רבה של ניפלמיטץ בתקופות שלא שהה בעירו. הסתופף אצל רבי חנה מקאלשיץ, רבי ישעיה מטשכויב ואצל רבי פנחס מאוסטילה. בתקופת מלחמת העולם השנייה נמלט ללבוב ומשם ניסה להבריח את הגבול לווילנה אך נתפס ונכלא לשנה בכלא הסובייטי. אף בהיותו במאסר הקפיד לא לאכול מאכלות אסורות וחמץ בפסח. לאחר שנה בסיביר שוחרר ונסע לבוכרה. בבוכרה השיג ספרי לימוד ועסק בתורה, ואף כתב מספר תשובות בהלכה. בבוכרה נפגש ברבי דב בריש וידנפלד \"הרב מטשעבין\" שהכירו עוד מקרקוב, שלקחו לחתן. בהיותו בבוכרה חלה בטיפוס אך החלים. לאחר שהסתיימה המלחמה, הוציא ממחבוא את כתביו וכתבי סבו הברוך טעם. בשנת תשי\"ב מונה לראש ישיבת תומכי תמימים המרכזית של חב\"ד בלוד. בשנת תשט\"ז התבקש על ידי חמיו לבוא לכהן לצידו בישיבת טשיבין. לאחר פטירת חמיו בשנת תשכ\"ו (1966) מונה לממלא מקומו בראשות הישיבה, וכיהן בתפקיד זה עד פטירתו. לאחר פטירת חמיו, המליץ ה\"בית ישראל\", האדמו\"ר מגור, למנותו כחבר מועצת גדולי התורה על מקום חמיו. בשנת תשמ\"ט, כשאגודת ישראל התפלגה, פרש מהמועצת ולא התערב במחלוקת. עם זאת נקרא על ידי שני הצדדים לפשר ביניהם. כמו כן כיהן כחבר ב\"וועד הפועל\" של ועד הישיבות, תפקיד בו החזיק עד סוף ימיו. חיבר את סדרת הספרים \"ברכת שמעון\" על הש\"ס, על התורה ודרשות. והוציא את הספר \"מרגניתא דר' מאיר\" מתורת רבו רבי מאיר שפירא, מרשימותיו ומכתבי תלמידים נוספים. היה מקורב לחסידות חב\"ד ועמד בראש הוועדה להוצאת \"ספר הצאצאים\", וכן היה מקורב באופן אישי לרבי מנחם מנדל שניאורסון מחב\"ד והתקבל ליחידויות אף בשנים שהרבי הפסיק לקבל ל\"יחידות\". בראש חודש אלול תשנ\"ט לקה באירוע מוחי באמצע אמירת שיעור פתיחה ולאחר כשנתיים של חולי, נפטר בשבת פרשת שלח תשס\"א ונקבר לצד חמיו ורבי אהרן רוקח מבעלז בחלקת הרבנים בהר המנוחות. בניו הם הרב יוסף משה ממלא מקומו בראשות הישיבה (חתנו של הרב אלחנן הלפרין) והרב נחום נשיא הישיבה (חתנו של רבי נתן מזידיטשוב).  \n  \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"154","title":{"en":"leshana tova letter by rabbi baruch shimon schneerson, rosh yeshiva of chebeen, 1976.","he":"מכתב מהרה\"ג רבי ברוך שמעון שניאורסון ראש ישיבת טשעבין. תשל\"ו"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18007/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter from Rabbi Baruch Shimon Schneerson, Rosh Yeshiva of Tshebin, to Rabbi Shalom Rivkin, dated 1976 (תשל\"ו). The letter is a handwritten New Year's blessing (Brachot L'Shana Tova) in Hebrew script, presented on official Yeshiva Tshebin 'Kochav Yaakov' stationery. As a piece of rabbinical correspondence from a notable figure who was a descendant of the Baal HaTanya, it represents a significant religious and historical document. The letter is in good condition, featuring a clear signature and the printed letterhead with the yeshiva's name in both Hebrew and English.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.860Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18007,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18008/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18008/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"letter signed by rabbi menachem mendel kasher, rabbi nachum laam, rabbi shmuel eliezer rosenfeld. \n  \n size : 28 x 21.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, some stains.","he":"חתום ע\"י הרב מנחם מנדל כשר, הרב נחום לאאם, הרב שמואל אליעזר רויזנפעלד. \n  \n 28 על 21.5 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב, כתמים."},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"155","title":{"en":"interesting letter to rav henkin regarding the sefer hayovel for r' loe young, 1961.","he":"מכתב מעניין להרב הנקין בנוגע לספר היובל עבור ר' אליהו יונג, תשכ\"א."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18008/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an interesting letter addressed to Rabbi Henkin, concerning a jubilee book for Rabbi Eliyahu Jung, dated 1961 (תשכ\"א). The letter is signed by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kasher, Rabbi Nachum La'am, and Rabbi Shmuel Eliezer Roizenfeld. Written in Hebrew script on official stationery with a prominent 'FESTSCHRIFT IN HONOR OF RABBI DR. LEO JUNG' letterhead, it represents a collective rabbinical effort for a communal publication. The document measures 28 by 21.5 cm and is in good condition, though it exhibits some stains, characteristic of older paper documents.","soldPrice":40,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.862Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18008,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":25,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18009/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18009/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"post card written in iowa 1904, by shmuel baruch kahana. \n  \n size : 14 x 8 cm. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"מכתב גלויה אמריקני ישן, שמואל ברוך כהנא, ניו המפטון, איווה , תרס\"ד 1904. \n  \n \n  \n \n \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":50,"lotNumber":"156","title":{"en":"old american jewish letter, shmuel baruch kahana, new hampton, iowa 1904.","he":"מכתב גלויה אמריקני ישן, שמואל ברוך כהנא, ניו המפטון, איווה , תרס\"ד 1904."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18009/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is an old American postcard letter, handwritten by Shmuel Baruch Kahana from New Hampton, Iowa, dated 1904 (תרס\"ד). The postcard features cursive Hebrew script covering most of its surface. As a personal communication, it offers a glimpse into the life of Jewish immigrants in early 20th-century America. The postcard is in very good condition, with a visible postmark overlaying some of the text, providing a specific geographic and temporal detail.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.863Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $50","currency":"USD","id":18009,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18010/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"11 rabbinical letters - post cards.  \n rabbi shimon vinograd (4 pages divrei torah - not complete), dr, michael shander, rabbi harry d. silver (not signed), rabbi gershon romanoff, rabbi moshe shmuel schapiro (to rabbi chaim rosen), rabbi yosef peretz weitzman, rabbi ch. waldman, rabbi chaim rosen, rabbi meyer blumenfeld, rabbi yeksuel yehuda greenwald (oiho), rabbi menachem mendel kasher (1930). \n  \n varies sizes and condition.","he":"לרשימת הרבנים אנא בדקו את התיאור באנגלית. \n  \n גדלים ומצבים משתנים."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"157","title":{"en":"collection of 11 letters by american rabbanim, 1916-1971","he":"אוסף של 11 מכתבים מאת רבנים אמריקאים, תרע\"ו - תשל\"א 1916-1971."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18010/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a collection of eleven letters from various American rabbis, dating between 1916 (תרע\"ו) and 1971 (תשל\"א). The collection includes diverse rabbinical correspondence written in Hebrew and English scripts, on various types of stationery, some official with letterheads. These textual artifacts span over five decades, offering a broad view of rabbinical activities and communication in America. The letters vary in size and condition, reflecting their individual origins and age.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.865Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18010,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":80,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18020/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18020/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18020/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-11-10","available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi mordechai leib winkler was a disciple of rabbi binyamin wolf tartzes of tapolcany and of rabbi yitzchak ahron landsberg of grosswardein. rabbi of meze-teglad (1874), brezova (1885) and mad (1901). considered the greatest hungarian rabbinical authority of his day, head of a large yeshiva and greatly revered for his outstanding character traits and saintliness. reported to have merited gilui eliyahu. author of levushei mordechai (7 vols.). \n  \n 1 leave, 2 sides. \n heavily damaged, has the full signature.","he":"מכתב מהגאון הגדול ר' מרדכי ליב ווינקלער זצוק\"ל בעל 'לבושי מרדכי' אב''ד מאד.  \n   \n הגאון ר' מרדכי ליב ווינקלער נולד לביו ר' נפתלי בכפר ליד נייטרא. הוריו היה אנשים עניים אך יראי ה' והם שלחו אותו למרחקים ללמוד תורה. תלמיד ר' בנימין וואלף תרצה'ס בטאפאלטשאהן, ותלמיד מובהק של הגאון ר' יצחק אהרן לאנדסבערג אב''ד גראסווארדיין.  \n משנת תרל''ד אב''ד מעזא-טעלעגעד, משנת תרמ''ה אב''ד ברעזאווא ומשנת תרס''א אב''ד מאד שם שימש עשרות שנים עד לפטירתו ביום י''ז תמוז תרצ''ב. הוקם אוהל על קברו.  \n בימיו היה נחשב לגדול הרבנים בהונגריה. במאד החזיק ישיבה גדולה אשר ממנה יצאו מאות רבנים ומורי הוראה. גדול היה גם במידות וענווה וזכה לגילוי אליהו.  \n מח\"ס לבושי מרדכי ז''ח, קונטרס ישב מצרף.   \n  \n פגוע קשה, עם החתימה המלאה."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"158","title":{"en":"response by rabbi mordechei leib winkler, rabbi of ma'ad, author of levushei mordechei.","he":"מכתב מהגאון הגדול ר' מרדכי ליב ווינקלער זצוק\"ל בעל 'לבושי מרדכי' אב''ד מאד."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18020/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":80,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter from Rabbi Mordechai Leib Winkler, author of 'Levushei Mordechai' and Av Beit Din of Maad. The letter, written in Hebrew script, is a significant piece of rabbinical correspondence from a leading Hungarian rabbi who presided over a large yeshiva. Dating from before his passing in 1932, it reflects his deep involvement in Torah study and community leadership. The document is severely damaged with torn edges but retains the complete signature of the esteemed rabbi.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.866Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18020,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18041/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi dov sokolovski (1897 -1987) was one of the head of the neturei karta movement. \n written and signed by rabbi dov soklovski. \n  \n size : 27 x 22 cm. \n condition : fine condition, folding marks.","he":"הרב דב סוקולובסקי (ה'תרנ\"ז, 1897 - כ\"ג בכסלו ה'תשמ\"ח - 14 בדצמבר 1987) היה רב וראש ישיבה חרדי-ישראלי וממנהיגי תנועת \"נטורי קרתא\", עמד בראש ישיבות \"תורה ויראה\" ו\"מאור התורה\". \n הרב סוקולובסקי היה מעורב במהלכי חטיפת יוסלה שוחמכר, ועסק רבות בארגון הברחתו יחד עם רות בן דוד. כאשר נישאה בן דוד לרב עמרם בלוי ב-1963, מהלך שנתקל בהתנגדותם של חברי וראשי בית הדין של העדה החרדית, שימש הרב סוקולובסקי שתמך בבני הזוג וגיבה את החלטתם, כרב מסדר הקידושין. \n בשנת ה'תשכ\"ב, 1962, הקים קרן גמילות חסדים בשם \"הרווחה והצלה\", שיועדה לנתינת הלוואות לנזקקים לעזרה בנישואי צאצאיהם.  \n בכל שנותיו בישראל עמד בקשר תורני הדוק עם גדולי תורה כמו הרב שך שבתקופה מסוימת אף היה עולה לביתו[דרושה הבהרה] מדי שבוע לבקרו ולשוחח בלימוד, והרב יעקב ישראל קניבסקי עמו למד בחברותא בעת לימודיהם המשותפים בישיבת נובהרדוק. כמו כן למד בחברותא עם הרב מרדכי חיים סלאנים והרב אהרן ראטה משומרי אמונים ועם חתנו הרב אברהם יצחק קאהן מחסידות תולדות אהרן.  \n הרב דב סוקולובסקי נפטר בכ\"ג בכסלו ה'תשמ\"ח - 14 בדצמבר 1987.  \n חידושי תורתו פורסמו על ידו במהלך השנים בעיקר בכתב העת התורני \"העמק\" של \"כולל יראי ה'\" בירושלים, המזוהה עם חוגי נטורי קרתא. \n  \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"159","title":{"en":"full page letter by rabbi dov sokolovski, 1970.","he":"מכתב כולו בכתי\"ק של הגאון ר' דב סוקולובסקי, ממנהיגי \"נטורי קרתא\", תש\"ל."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18041/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter entirely in the handwriting of Rabbi Dov Sokolovsky, a leader of Neturei Karta, dated 1970 (תש\"ל). The letter, written in Hebrew script, is a significant piece of rabbinical correspondence from a figure known for his involvement in key events, such as the Yossele Schumacher affair and the marriage of Ruth Ben David to Rabbi Amram Blau. It is presented on official letterhead from 'Yeshivat Maor HaTorah', Jerusalem. The document is in good condition, offering a clear view of his distinctive script.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.867Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18041,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":180,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18058/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18058/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"letter signed by r' aaron yehuda leib shteinman and r' michel yehuda lefkowitz. b\u2019nei brak 2011. \n \n letter of recommendation on behalf on an individual in need signed by \n r' aaron yehuda leib shteinman (1914-2017) and \n r' michel yehuda lefkowitz (1913-2011), both roshei yeshivos in ponevezh. signed when both of these gedolim were in their nineties, this letter is indicative of their dedication to the personal needs of individuals in addition to their leadership of the yeshiva world \n \n \n the signatures appear on a copy of a letter signed by r. nissim karelitz. \n \n \n signed a few months before r' michel yehuda\u2019s passing. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 29 x 21.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב המלצה עבור אדם נזקק בחתימת \n הגאון ר\u2019 אהרן יהודה לייב שטיינמן (תרע\u201dד-תשע\u201dז 1914-2017) \n והגאון  \n ר\u2019 מיכל יהודה לפקוביץ (תרע\u201dג-תשע\u201dא 1913-2011), שניהם ראשי ישיבות בפונבז\u2019. המכתב נחתם כששני גדולי ישראל אלו היו בשנות התשעים בחייהם, ומעיד על מסירותם לצרכים האישיים של אנשים נזקקים בנוסף למנהיגותם בעולם הישיבות. \n \n החתימות מופיעות על עותק של מכתב בחתימת ר\u2019 ניסים קרליץ. \n \n \n נחתם מספר חודשים לפני פטירתו של ר\u2019 מיכל יהודה. \n \n \n  \n \n \n 29 על 21.5 ס\u201dמ. \n \n \n מצב מצוין."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"160","title":{"en":"signed by r' aaron yehuda leib shteinman & r' michel yehuda lefkowitz. b\u2019nei brak 2011.","he":"חתימת הגאון ר\u2019 אהרן יהודה לייב שטיינמן והגאון ר\u2019 מיכל יהודה לפקוביץ, בני ברק תשע\"א."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18058/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":180,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a letter of recommendation for a needy individual, signed by two prominent figures: Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman (1914-2017) and Rabbi Michal Yehuda Lefkowitz (1913-2011), both heads of Yeshivas in Ponevezh. The document, dated 2011 (תשע\"א), features their handwritten signatures in Hebrew script on a copy of a letter originally signed by Rabbi Nissim Karelitz. This piece of rabbinical correspondence highlights their dedication to individual welfare late in their lives. The document measures 29 by 21.5 cm and is in excellent condition, with a circular ink stamp visible near the bottom left.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:36.868Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$250 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18058,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":250},{"startPrice":140,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18059/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi eliyahu meir bloch (1895-1955). the son of the gaon rabbi yosef leib bloch. already in his father's life he served as chief of staff and head of the yeshivat talz yeshiva for 12 years. \n \n in the year 2010, two yeshiva leaders rabbi bloch and rabbi katz set out on a trip to the us to try to save the yeshiva members and their families who remained in telz. upon arriving in the united states, they established a new yeshiva in the united states, and established a \"yeshivat telz, \" in the city of cleveland, ohio in the month of cheshvon 1941. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 26 x 18 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב עם חתימת הגאון ר' אליהו מאיר בלוך, ראש ישיבת טלז, תש\"ז. \n הגאון רבי אליהו מאיר בלוך תרנ\"ה-תשט\"ו (1895/1955). בן הגאון רבי יוסף ליב בלוך. כבר בחיי אביו כיהן כר\"מ וראש ישיבה בישיבת טלז בליטא, במשך 12 שנה.  \n בשנת ת\"ש יצאו שני ראשי הישיבה רא\"מ בלוך ורח\"מ קאטץ במסע לארה\"ב, כדי לנסות להציל את בני הישיבה ומשפחותיהם שנותרו בטלז. בהגיעם לארה\"ב יסדו ישיבה חדשה בארה\"ב, והקימו בחודש חשון תש\"א את \"ישיבת טלז\", בעיר קליבלנד, אוהיו. \n  \n מצב מציון."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"161","title":{"en":"letter signed by r' eliyahu meir bloch, rosh yeshivas telz, 1947.","he":"מכתב עם חתימת הגאון ר' אליהו מאיר בלוך, ראש ישיבת טלז, תש\"ז."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18059/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":140,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew letter with the signature of Rabbi Eliyahu Meir Bloch, head of the Telshe Yeshiva, dating to 1947 (תש\"ז). The document is a significant piece of religious correspondence, written on official letterhead from the Rabbi's residence and study addresses in Cleveland, Ohio. The letter is entirely in Hebrew script, and notably features a clear, bold signature. Its excellent condition makes it a desirable item for collectors of Jewish historical documents or rabbinical memorabilia.","soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.880Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18059,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18060/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18060/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"r' yechiel mordechai gordon was one of the great disseminators of torah in his time. he was born in lithuania in 1883, and was the son-in-law of r' eliezer shulevitz, founder of the yeshiva in lomza, poland. in 1906 he took a position as a rebbe in the yeshiva and became widely-known as one of the paramount roshei yeshiva of that period. a few years after the holocaust, he immigrated to eretz israel and became rosh yeshiva of lomza yeshiva in petach tikva. he passed away in 1965. \n  \n size : 27.5 x 21 cm. \n condition : very good condition.","he":"ר׳ יחיאל מרדכי גורדון היה מגדולי מרביצי התורה בדורו. הוא נולד בליטא בשנת תרמ״ג, ונהיה לחתנו של ר׳ אליעזר שולביץ, מייסד ישיבת לומזא. בשנת תרס״ו עלה לכהן כר״מ בישיבת לומזא בפולין, ונודע כאחד מגדולי ראשי הישיבות. שנים אחדות לאחר השואה עלה לארץ ישראל והיה ראש ישיבת לומזא בפתח תקוה. הוא נפטר בשנת תשכ״ה. \n  \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"162","title":{"en":"beautiful letter signed by rabbi yechiel mordeche gordon, rosh yeshiva of lomza, 1946.","he":"מכתב עם חתימת הגאון מר' יחיאל מרדכי גורדון, ראש ישיבת לומזא, תש\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18060/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew letter bearing the signature of Rabbi Yechiel Mordechai Gordon, head of the Lomza Yeshiva, dated 1946 (תש\"ו). The letter is written on official letterhead from the 'New York Office' of Rabbi Y. M. Gordon, Dean of Lomza Yeshivah. The content, in Hebrew, pertains to religious or communal matters, characteristic of rabbinical correspondence. The letter is in very good condition, offering a clear view of the text and signature.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.882Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18060,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18064/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18064/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18064/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-26","available":false,"description":{"en":"letter of l'shana tova signed by rabbi dov berish weidenfeld, the tchebiner rav - jerusalem, 1956. \n r' dov berish weidenfeld (1881-1965), known as \"the tchebiner rav\" was the son of r. yaakov rabbi of rimalov (hrymailiv), author of kochav miyaakov, foremost galician torah scholar. from 1923, he served as rabbi of tchebin (trzebinia), galicia, and already in his youth was renowned as a foremost torah scholar and halachic authority in his generation, with exceptional proficiency in the entire talmud and halachic literature. during his tenure in tchebin, he established a prominent yeshiva, which attracted the finest, most astute students in galicia. after the passing of r. meir shapiro, he joined the spiritual administration of the chachmei lublin yeshiva, together with the gaon of koziegłowy r' aryeh tzvi frumer and rebbe moshenyu of krakow. a chassid, he was attached to the rebbes of the belz and ruzhin dynasties. during the holocaust, he was exiled to siberia then bukhara, reaching jerusalem in 1946, where he founded the kochav miyaakov - tchebin yeshiva. the tchebiner rav was revered by all the leading rabbis of his times, rebbes and yeshiva deans, including r' isser zalman meltzer, the chazon ish and r' yitzchak zev of brisk. his teacher rebbe aharon of belz would refer to him the gravest halachic questions. on his first shavuot in jerusalem, he went to pray in the beit midrash of the imrei emet, rebbe of ger, who declared upon seeing him: \"today we shall honor the torah itself with the reading of the ten commandments\". \n  \n size : 20 x 28 cm. \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב ברכות לשנה טובה עם חתימת הגאון מטשעבין רבי דוב בעריש ויידנפלד - ירושלים, תשי\"ז.  \n   \n הגאון רבי דוב בעריש וויידנפלד (תרמ\"א-תשכ\"ו), שנודע בכינויו \"הרב מטשעבין\", בנו של הגאון רבי יעקב אב\"ד הרימלוב בעל \"כוכב מיעקב\", מגדולי גאוני גליציה. משנת תרפ\"ג כיהן כאב\"ד העיר טשעבין בגליציה, וכבר מימי צעירותו נודע כאחד מגדולי הגאונים ופוסקי הדור, וכידען בעל שליטה מוחלטת במרחבי ים התלמוד וספרי הפוסקים. בתקופת כהונתו בטשעבין הקים בה ישיבה חשובה, אליה נהרו טובי הבחורים החריפים בגליציה. לאחר פטירת רבי מאיר שפירא, קיבל על עצמו את האחריות כחבר ההנהלה הרוחנית של ישיבת \"חכמי לובלין\", יחד עם הגאון מקוז'יגלוב רבי אריה צבי פרומר והאדמו\"ר רבי משה'ניו מקראקא. חסיד מקושר לאדמו\"רי בעלז ולאדמו\"רי בית רוז'ין. בשנות השואה נדד דרך סיביר ובוכרה, והגיע בשנת תש\"ו לירושלים, בה הקים את ישיבת \"כוכב מיעקב - טשעבין\". הרב מטשעבין נערץ ע\"י כל גדולי הדור, אדמו\"רים וראשי הישיבות, בהם הגרא\"ז מלצר, החזון איש והגרי\"ז מבריסק. רבו האדמו\"ר רבי אהרן מבעלז היה מפנה אליו את כל השאלות ההלכתיות החמורות. בחג השבועות הראשון לבואו לירושלים סר להתפלל בבית מדרשו של האדמו\"ר הזקן מגור בעל \"אמרי אמת\", ומשראהו הרבי אמר: \"היום נכבד בעשרת הדברות את התורה בעצמה\". \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"163","title":{"en":"letter of l'shana tova from rabbi dov berish weidenfeld, the tchebiner rav - jerusalem, 1956.","he":"מכתב ברכות לשנה טובה מהגאון מטשעבין רבי דוב בעריש ויידנפלד - ירושלים, תשי\"ז."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18064/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a New Year's greeting letter (מכתב ברכות לשנה טובה) signed by Rabbi Dov Berish Weidenfeld, known as the 'Rebbe of Tshebin,' from Jerusalem, dated 1957 (תשי\"ז). The letter is written in Hebrew script, likely a printed letter with a handwritten signature, on official stationery bearing the Rabbi's name and title. It represents a significant piece of rabbinical correspondence from a prominent figure in post-Holocaust Haredi Judaism. The document is in excellent condition, preserving the clarity of the text and signature.","soldPrice":320,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.884Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $400","currency":"USD","id":18064,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18065/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18065/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18065/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18065/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-26","available":false,"description":{"en":"beautiful lengthy autograph latter (in yiddish) by r' yosef chaim sonnenfeld, to his brother.  \n  such long letters of over 50 lines by r' yosef chaim sonnenfeld, are extremely rare!  \n in the letter he writes about learning torah and also to learn kitzur shulchan aruch... and much more. \n \n r' yosef chaim sonnenfeld (1849-1932), was a student of both the ksav sofer and r. avrohom sha\u2019ag. in 1873, he emigrated to yerusholayim together with r. avrohom sha\u2019ag and he became quickly became celebrated as one of the city\u2019s leading torah scholars. aside from being considered the spiritual leader of charedi jewry in eretz yisroel, he was also renowned for his piety and holiness, as he was extremely active in chesed activities and public matters. when the maharil diskin emigrated to yerusholayim in 1879, r' yosef chaim became his close follower and student, eventually serving as and member of his beis din. he also assisted the maharil diskin in the struggle against the christian missionaries as well as in his fight against the haskalah movement, which threatened the old yishuv. with the establishment of the eida ha\u2019chareidis, he was prevailed upon to accept the position of rov of yerusholayim and was titled \u201cmara d\u2019ara yisroel\u201d. \n \n \n personal letters by r' yosef chaim sonnenfeld are rare. \n \n \n  \n \n \n 1 page, 2 sides. \n \n \n very good condition, has a piece of tape.","he":"מכתב ארוך מאוד יפהפה (ביידיש) שכתב ר\u2019 יוסף חיים זוננפלד לאחיו. \n  מכתבים ארוכים של מעל 50 שורות מאת ר' יוסף חיים זוננפלד, הן נדירות ביותר!  \n  \n ר\u2019 יוסף חיים זוננפלד תר\u201dט-תרצ\u201dב (1849-1932), היה תלמיד של הכתב סופר ור\u2019 אברהם שאג. בתרל\u201dג (1873) עלה לירושלים יחד עם ר\u2019 אברהם שאג והפך עד מהרה לאחד מתלמידי החכמים הגדולים שבה. מלבד היותו המנהיג הרוחני של היהדות החרדית בארץ ישראל, נודע גם בצדקותו ובקדושתו, שכן היה פעיל מאוד בפעילויות חסד ובעסקי ציבור. כאשר עלה המהרי\u201dל דיסקין לירושלים בשנת תרל\u201dט (1879), היה ר\u2019 יוסף חיים לתלמידו המקורב, עד שלבסוף שימש כחבר בבית הדין שלו. הוא אף סייע למהרי\u201dל דיסקין במאבק נגד המיסיונרים הנוצריים וכן במאבקו נגד תנועת ההשכלה, שאיימה על היישוב הישן. עם הקמת העדה החרדית, שוכנע לקבל עליו את מעמד הרב של ירושלים המכונה \u201cמארא דארעא ישראל\u201d.  \n מכתבים אישיים מר\u2019 יוסף חיים זוננפלד הינם נדירים. \n  \n דף אחד, שתי צדדים. \n מצב טוב מאוד, יש חתיכת דבק."},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"164","title":{"en":"over 50 lines! very long letter by rabbi yosef chaim sonenfeld, jerusalem 1914.","he":"50 שורות! מכתב ארוך מאוד שכתב ר' יוסף חיים זוננפלד לאחיו, תרע\"ד."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18065/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":600,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, extensive letter of over 50 lines written by Rabbi Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld to his brother, dated 1914 (תרע\"ד). The letter is in Yiddish, occupying both sides of a single page, and is notable for its significant length and the personal nature of the correspondence from a leading figure in Jerusalem's Haredi community. The handwritten script is dense, conveying detailed thoughts. The document is in good condition, with a piece of tape visible, which is a notable visual feature.","soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.885Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $1,200","internalCatalogNumber":"57","currency":"USD","id":18065,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":3000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18093/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18093/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18093/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"letter full of holy blessings signed by the admor of satmar rabbi yoel teitelbaum, ny 1957.  \n  additional 6 words in the rebbes handwriting before the signature!  \n  \n the letter is was written to rabbi avraham ashkenazi.  \n   \n rebbe yoel teitelbaum of satmar (1887-1979), a leader of his generation, president of the eda hacharedit and leader of american orthodox jewry, one of the founding pillars of chassidic jewry after the holocaust.  \n \n born in sighet, he was the son of rebbe chananya yom tov lipa, the kedushat yom tov, and grandson of rebbe yekutiel yehuda, the yitav lev, who both served as rabbis of sighet (sighetu marmației) and were leaders of chassidic jewry in the maramureș region. he was renowned from his youth as a leading torah scholar of his generation, for his perspicacity and intellectual capacities, as well as for his holiness and outstanding purity. after his marriage to the daughter of rebbe avraham chaim horowitz of polaniec, he settled in satmar and taught torah and chassidut to an elite group of disciples and followers. he served as rabbi of irshava, karaly (carei; from 1925), and satmar (satu mare; from 1934), managing in each of these places a large yeshiva and chassidic court. he stood at the helm of faithful, uncompromising orthodox jewry in the maramureș region. during the holocaust, he was rescued through the famous kastner train, and after a journey through bergen-belsen, switzerland and eretz israel, he reached the united states, where he established the largest chassidic group in the world \u2013 satmar chassidut, until today the dominant faction in american orthodox jewry. he was a leading opponent of zionism and of the founding of the state of israel, and zealously led crucial battles for the preservation of the unique character of the jewish people and its holiness, fearful for the honor of the torah and the future of faithful jewry. he was renowned as an exceptionally charitable person; his door was open to the poor and his ear attentive to the needy from every stream of the jewish people. an outstanding torah scholar, he responded to many halachic queries, and his writings were published in dozens of books: vayoel moshe, responsa divrei yoel, divrei yoel on the torah and more. \n \n \n  \n \n \n size : 21 x 13.5 cm. \n \n \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב מלא ברכות! עם חתימת וגם ו' מילים בכתי\"ק האדמו\"ר מסאטמר רבי יואל טייטלבוים זי\"ע, תשי\"ז, לא נדפס.  \n נכתב להרב אברהם אשכנזי.  \n   \n האדמו\"ר הקדוש רבי יואל טייטלבוים (תרמ\"ז-תשל\"ט), מגדולי דורו, נשיא העדה החרדית וממנהיגי היהדות החרדית באמריקה, מעמודי התווך של היהדות החסידית בדור שלאחר השואה.  \n  \n נולד בעיר סיגט, בנו של האדמו\"ר בעל ה\"קדושת יו\"ט\" ונכדו של האדמו\"ר בעל \"ייטב לב\", שכיהנו כרבני סיגט וכמנהיגי החסידות באזור מרמרוש. נודע מנעוריו בחריפותו ובגאונותו, בקדושתו ובטהרתו הנפלאה. לאחר חתונתו עם בת האדמו\"ר רא\"ח הורביץ הרב מפאלאנטש, התיישב בסאטמר והרביץ שם תורה וחסידות לקבוצה נבחרת של תלמידים וחסידים. כיהן ברבנות בערים אורשיווא, קרָאלי (משנת תרפ\"ה), וסאטמר (משנת תרצ\"ד). בכל ערי רבנותו ניהל ישיבה גדולה ועדת חסידים גדולה. עמד בראש היהדות האורתודוקסית הנאמנה והבלתי מתפשרת באזור מרמרוש. בשנות השואה ניצל ב\"רכבת ההצלה\" הידועה של ד\"ר קסטנר, הגיע דרך ברגן בלזן וארץ ישראל לארצות הברית, בה כונן את העדה החסידית הגדולה בעולם \u2013 עדת חסידות סאטמר שהיא עד היום העדה הדומיננטית ביהדות האורתודוכסית בארה\"ב, וכיהן כנשיא ה\"עדה החרדית\" בירושלים. עמד בראש המתנגדים לציונות ולהקמת מדינת ישראל, ועמד בראש המאבקים החשובים על צביון עם ישראל וקדושת ישראל. יחד עם קנאותו וחרדתו לכבוד התורה ועתיד היהדות הנאמנה, נודע כאיש חסד מופלג. דלתו היתה פתוחה לעניים ואזנו קשובה לכל נזקק מכל שדרות עם ישראל. היה גאון מופלג בתורה, השיב תשובות רבות בהלכה, ומחיבוריו יצאו לאור עשרות ספרים: \"ויואל משה\", שו\"ת \"דברי יואל\", ספרי \"דברי יואל\" עה\"ת, ועוד. \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"166","title":{"en":"blessing letter! signed by the admor of satmar rabbi yoel teitelbaum, 1957.","he":"מכתב מלא ברכות! מהאדמו\"ר מסאטמר רבי יואל טייטלבוים, תשי\"ז, לא נדפס."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18093/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":3000,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare, unpublished letter full of blessings, personally signed by Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum, the Satmar Rebbe, from 1957 (תשי\"ז). The letter also contains six words in the Rebbe's own handwriting, addressed to Rabbi Avraham Ashkenazi. Written in Hebrew, it is a significant piece of rabbinical correspondence from one of the most prominent leaders of post-Holocaust Hasidic Judaism. The letter is on official letterhead from 'JOEL TEITELBAUM GRAND RABBI OF SATMAR 500 BEDFORD AVENUE BROOKLYN 11, N. Y.' and is in excellent condition.","soldPrice":3600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.886Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":18093,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18107/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18107/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"written and signed by hagaon rabbi yosef shalom elyashiv, 1982. \n  \n size : 17 x 24.5 cm. \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"מכתב נדיר בכתב יד וחתימתו של הגאון רבי יוסף שלום אלישיב למערכת \"המודיע\"! תשמ\"ב. \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"167","title":{"en":"rare letter by rabbi yosef shalom elyashiv to the \"hamodia\"!","he":"מכתב נדיר מהגאון רבי יוסף שלום אלישיב למערכת \"המודיע\"!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18107/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":150,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a rare handwritten letter with the signature of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv, addressed to the editorial board of 'Hamodia,' dated 1982 (תשמ\"ב). The letter is entirely in Hebrew script, showcasing the distinct handwriting of the renowned posek. The included image of Rabbi Elyashiv depicts him in deep contemplation, though it is not part of the physical letter itself. The document is in excellent condition, indicating good preservation.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.887Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18107,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18119/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18119/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18119/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"kehilos yaakov on kesubas (1972), with a handwritten correction by the author. \n \n \n \n \n \n condition : very good condition, soft cover.","he":"קהילות יעקב על מסכת כתובות תיקון בכתב ידו של המחבר. \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"168","title":{"en":"kehilos yaakov with correction handwritten by the steipler.","he":"קהילות יעקב על מסכת כתובות תיקון בכתב ידו של המחבר."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18119/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is 'Kehilot Yaakov on Masechet Ketubot,' a religious text featuring a handwritten correction by the author, Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky (Steipler Gaon). The correction is a significant feature, indicating the author's direct involvement in refining the work. The included image is a portrait of the Steipler Gaon, showing an elderly man with a long white beard and a black hat, but it is not part of the physical text. The book is described as being in very good condition.","soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.889Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18119,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18090/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18090/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18090/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18090/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"sefer shone halachos by rabbi chaim kanievasky, with his handwritten haggah!  \n  \n  \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"ספר שונה הלכות חלק ראשון, ממרן הגאון רבי חיים קנייבסקי, עם הגהה בכתב ידו."},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"169","title":{"en":"sefer shoneh halachos by rabbi chaim kanievasky, with his handwritten haggah!","he":"ספר שונה הלכות של מרן הגאון רבי חיים קנייבסקי, עם הגהה בכתב ידו!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18090/view","tags":["usjudaica_books","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a copy of 'Shoneh Halachot,' Part One, by Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky, featuring a handwritten gloss (Hagahah) by the author himself. This personal annotation significantly enhances the value of the book, offering direct insight into the revered Rabbi's thoughts or corrections. The accompanying image is a portrait of Rabbi Kanievsky, showing an elderly man with a long white beard and a black kippah, but is not part of the physical book. The item's condition is not explicitly stated but is implicitly good enough to preserve the handwritten addition.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.890Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $300","currency":"USD","id":18090,"category":{"en":"Seforim with signatures and Inscriptions","he":"ספרים עם חתימות והגהות"},"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18122/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"rabbi ben zion lechtman (1892-1964), was born in brailov near zhitomir. studied in lithuanian yeshivot (radin, mir, slabodka and slutsk). an outstanding torah scholar and teacher. traveled from jerusalem to lebanon in 1932 to serve there as rabbi where he was recognized for his torah greatness and appointed as chief rabbi and head of the beit din of the capital city beirut. in 1959, he returned to jerusalem. the series of his books bnei zion, 7 volumes, is an impressive torah work, including depth and tremendous breadth on many treatises regarding practical adherence to torah laws. \n  \n  \n size : 27 x 21.5 cm. \n condition : excellent condition.","he":"הגאון רבי בן ציון לעכטמן (תרנ\"ב-תשכ\"ד), נולד בבריאלובה הסמוכה לזיטומיר. למד בישיבות ליטא (ראדין, מיר, סלבודקה וסלוצק). למדן מופלג ובעל הוראה מובהק. נסע בשנת תרצ\"ב מירושלים ללבנון לכהן שם כשו\"ב, שם הכירו בגדלותו התורנית ומינוהו לרב ראשי ואב\"ד עיר הבירה ביירות. בשנת תשי\"ט חזר ועלה לירושלים. סדרת ספריו \"בני ציון\" ז' חלקים, הם יצירה תורנית מרשימה, הכוללת עומק והיקף עצום בסוגיות רבות, בדינים הנוגעים הלכה למעשה. \n  \n מצב מציון"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"170","title":{"en":"letter signed by rabbi ben zion lechtman, beyrouth 1955.","he":"מכתב עם חתימת הגאון רבי בן ציון לכטמן - רב ואב\"ד בירות, תשט\"ו."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18122/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a Hebrew letter with the signature of Rabbi Ben Zion Lichtman, who served as the Chief Rabbi and Av Beit Din (head of the rabbinical court) of Beirut, dated 1955 (תשט\"ו). The letter is written on official stationery, bearing the Rabbi's name and title in both Hebrew and English ('BENZION LECHTMAN RABBIN-PRÉSIDENT DU TRIBUNAL RABBINIQUE DE BEYROUTH'). It refers to his series of books 'Bnei Zion.' 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Written on official letterhead of 'Ner Israel Yeshiva College of Toronto,' the letter is entirely handwritten and signed. It is explicitly noted as a rare piece of correspondence from Rabbi Weinberg, a significant figure mentioned alongside Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. The letter is in excellent condition, preserving the clear handwriting and signature.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:38.892Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":18123,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18124/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 20 x 16 cm \n condition : very good condition.","he":"הרב אברהם אלקנה כהנא שפירא : (ה'תרע\"א- ה'תשס\"ח, 1911 - 2007) היה הרב הראשי לישראל בשנים ה'תשמ\"ג-ה'תשנ\"ג, דיין בבית הדין הגדול וראש ישיבת מרכז הרב מאז פטירת הרצי\"ה קוק בתשמ\"ב, ועד פטירתו שלו. דמות רבנית מרכזית בציונות הדתית."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"172","title":{"en":"letter signed by chief rabbi avraham shapiro, 1987.","he":"מכתב עם חתימת הרב אברהם שפירא, מרכז הרב, תשמ\"ז."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18124/view","tags":["usjudaica_manuscripts","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a handwritten letter signed by Rabbi Avraham Shapira, dated 1987 (Tashmaz). The document is a significant historical artifact within Religious Zionism, originating from the Merkaz Harav Yeshiva. The letter, written in Hebrew script, is on official stationery with English and Hebrew headings for 'CENTRAL UNIVERSAL YESHIVAH - MERKAZ HARAV' and a small portrait of a bearded man, likely Rabbi Shapira, at the top. This piece represents a direct communication from a prominent Israeli Chief Rabbi and head of a major yeshiva.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:41.600Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18124,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Letters and Manuscripts","he":"מכתבים וכתבי יד מאדמורי\"ם ורבנים"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17969/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"large broadside of regulations concerning the taxation of foreign jewish traders conducting business at local fairs and markets. with a cherem (bill of excommunication) against those who tried to evade the local kehilla tax or do not pay their share. endorsed by various local rabbonim.see vinograd mantua 465, 571, 582 and 589. \n  \n size : 38 x 25 cm. \n condition : good condition.","he":"תקנות בעניין מיסוי סוחרים יהודיים זרים המנהלים עסקים בירידים ובשווקים. כולל חרם נגד אלו שניסו להשתמט מהמס הקהילתי המקומי או לא שילמו את חלקם. בתמיכת רבנים מקומיים שונים. \n  \n 38 על 25 ס\"מ \n  \n מצב טוב"},"estimateMax":200,"lotNumber":"173","title":{"en":"toras ha'chitzonim, mantua, 18th century.","he":"נוסח החרם. מנטובה. המאה השמונה עשרה."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17969/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is an 18th-century printed document from Mantua, Italy, detailing an 'Excommunication text' (נוסח החרם). The document outlines regulations concerning the taxation of foreign Jewish merchants operating in local fairs and markets. It includes a decree of excommunication against those who evaded communal taxes or failed to pay their share, supported by various local rabbis. Written in Hebrew, this historical document provides insight into Jewish communal law and economic practices of the period, measuring 38 by 25 cm and noted to be in good condition.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:41.601Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $200","currency":"USD","id":17969,"category":{"en":"Rabbinical Broadsides And Proclamations","he":"כרזות וקריאות רבניות"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17971/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17971/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17971/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/17971/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"matbe\u2019ah (coin) distributed blesses by the tosher rebbe for brocho, shemira and hatzlocho.  \n    \n  for hundreds of years it has been a recognized and accepted segulah for tzadikim to distribute matbe\u2019os as a shemira.  \n    \n r' meshulam feish lowey-segal (1921-2015), was a scion of the tosher dynasty. known from a young age as extremely devout and pious, he was also renowned for his boundless love of his fellow yidden. he miraculously survived the holocaust and in 1951, he immigrated to canada settling in montreal. in 1961, he founded kiryas tosh on the outskirts of montreal as an enclave for those seeking refuge from the influences of contemporary society. famed for his piety, heartfelt prayers, love of all jews and his generous distribution of charity, thousands flocked to his court. there are countless stories of yidden who were helped with \u201copen miracles\u201d through the tefilos of the tosher rebbe. \n  \n with a certification from one of the tosher rebbe\u2019s gabbaim attesting to the provenance. \n  \n size : 4 cm. \n condition : excellent condition, hard plastic cover.","he":"מטבע קודש עם ברכות שנחרט בתוכו, אשר נתברך ע\"י האדמו\"ר הקדוש והטהור רבי משולם פייש לאווי מטאהש.  \n   \n  ידוע הסגולה במטבע שנתברך ע\"י צדיק  \n   \n האדמו\"ר מטאהש, רבי משולם פייש סג\"ל לאווי - (תרפ\u201dא-תשע\u201dה 1921-2015) היה נצר לשושלת טאהש. נודע מגיל צעיר כקדוש ופרוש ביותר והתפרסם באהבה חסרת גבולות לכל יהודי. ניצל באורח פלא מהשואה ובשנת תשי\u201dא (1951) היגר לקנדה והתיישב במונטריאל. בשנת תשכ\u201dא (1961) הוא ייסד את קרית טאהש בפרברי מונטריאל כמובלעת למחפשים מפלט מהשפעת החברה המודרנית. אלפים נהרו לחצרו ושמו יצא לתהילה בשל צדקתו, יראת השמים שלו, תפילותיו מעומק הלב, אהבתו לכל יהודי ונדיבות לבו לנזקקים. ישנם אינספור סיפורים על יהודים שנושעו בניסים גלויים הודות לתפילותיו של האדמו\u201dר מטאהש. \n \n \n \n נודע בתפילותיו הארוכות והנהגתו בעבודת ה' בדבקות נפלאה. רבים נהרו אליו לחסות בצל קורתו בשבת קודש, מהם מגדולי המשפיעים החסידיים בארה\"ב וקנדה. מדברי תורתו נדפס בספרי \"עבודת עבודה\". \n \n \n \n \n מצורף אישור של המשב\"ק הרב יעקב זוססמאן סופר \n \n \n  \n \n \n 4 ס\"מ"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"174","title":{"en":"holy metde'ah blessed by r' meshulam feish segal tosher rebbe.","he":"מטבע קודש אשר נתברך ע\"י האדמו\"ר הקדוש והטהור רבי משולם פייש לאווי מטאהש."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/17971/view","tags":["usnumismatics_coins","usnumismatics","usnumismatics_all"],"directSalePrice":200,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This item is a 'Holy Coin' (מטבע קודש) blessed by the revered Rebbe Meshulam Feish Lowy of Tash, who lived from 1921-2015. The coin, measuring 4 cm, is inscribed with blessings and is attributed with special virtues due to the blessing by a righteous figure. Rebbe Lowy was a prominent figure in Hasidic Judaism, known for establishing Kiryat Tash in Quebec, Canada, as a refuge from modern society. The lot includes a certificate of authenticity from Rabbi Yaakov Sussman Sofer, the Rebbe's attendant. A portrait of Rebbe Lowy, a bearded man in a dark hat holding a cane, is provided with the lot.","soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:41.603Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $500","currency":"USD","id":17971,"category":{"en":"Holy Coins","he":"מטבע קודש"},"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":25,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18042/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"about 4 people from agudas yisroel who came screaming at the house of rabbi yisroel yitzchak reizman. \n  \n size : 14.5 x 12.5 cm. \n condition : fine condition, stains, small piece is torn off, not effecting text.","he":"אודות 4 אבריכם שעשו בזיונות להגאון רבי ישראל יצחק ריימאן. \n  \n 14.5 על 12.5 ס\"מ"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"175","title":{"en":"a terrible scandal like here will not happen!","he":"שערוריה נוראה כמוה לא נהייתה!"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18042/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":25,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a small broadside or poster, measuring 14.5 by 12.5 cm, titled 'A Terrible Scandal Like Which Has Never Happened!' (שערוריה נוראה כמוה לא נהייתה!). The text, in Hebrew, details an incident where four young men brought disgrace upon the esteemed Rabbi Yisrael Yitzchak Reiman. This polemical document likely dates to the early to mid-20th century, given the historical context of such public disputes within ultra-Orthodox communities. 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The text, in Hebrew, appears to be a polemical or protest piece, urging vigilance against perceived brutal actions of the state police. The language 'O Jew! Be careful!' suggests a call to the Jewish community, likely from an ultra-Orthodox perspective, warning against compliance with secular authorities. 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The poster, written in Hebrew, is a protest against the Vaad Leumi (National Council), the main representative body of the Jewish community during the British Mandate of Palestine. Titled 'Terrible Protest' (מחאה נוראה), it reflects internal Jewish communal disputes, specifically from an ultra-Orthodox perspective critical of the National Council. The text criticizes those who participated with and promoted the Vaad Leumi.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:41.607Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18044,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18045/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 33 x 24 cm \n condition : moderate condition.","he":"33 על 24 ס\"מ \n מצב בינוני"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"178","title":{"en":"poster against species and heresy...","he":"כרזה נגד הכפירה, המינות, הפריצות, וההפקרות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18045/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a poster, measuring 33 by 24 cm, in mediocre condition, titled 'Brothers, Dear Ones!' (אחים יקרים!). The poster, written entirely in Hebrew, is a strong polemic against 'heresy, apostasy, licentiousness, and abandon' (כפירה, מינות, פריצות, והפקרות). It calls upon the public to combat these perceived moral and religious transgressions, reflecting the internal struggles and warnings within religious Jewish communities. This item serves as a historical document of social and religious exhortation, likely from an ultra-Orthodox viewpoint.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:41.608Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18045,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18046/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 22 x 14 cm. \n condition : moderate condition.","he":"22 על 14 ס\"מ \n מצב בינוני"},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"179","title":{"en":"poster against the knesset party.","he":"כרזה נגד מפלגת הכנסת."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18046/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This is a poster, measuring 22 by 14 cm, in mediocre condition, titled 'On the Day of Rebellion!' (ביום המרד!). The poster, written in Hebrew, is a protest against the Knesset party (מפלגת הכנסת), likely referring to a political entity or movement seen as deviating from traditional religious values. It criticizes 'heresies of unbelief' (קללות הכפירה) and 'houses of entertainment and frivolity' (בתי הכנסיות ובתי המדרשות), advocating for adherence to Torah and tradition. 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(הצלתנו), the poster, written in Hebrew, warns against the influence of newspapers and radio (העתונים והרדיו). It urges individuals and households to protect themselves from these media, which are perceived as corrupting influences on faith and morality. 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The textual genre is a public announcement or protest broadside. The poster is made of paper and features dense Hebrew text in black ink, filling most of the 65 x 42 cm surface. There are no images or decorative elements, focusing purely on the written message in a straightforward, impactful layout. 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The poster is a textual broadside, printed on paper in black ink, measuring 47 x 62 cm. The subject matter is a religious objection to co-ed facilities, typical of ultra-Orthodox community concerns in mid-20th century Israel. It features large, bold Hebrew lettering at the top stating \"הכונו!\" (Get Ready!), followed by explanatory text, and shows signs of folding, indicating it was likely distributed or posted.","soldPrice":25,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.380Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18050,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":30,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18051/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 56 x 82 cm. \n condition : very fine condition.","he":"56 על 82 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב מאוד"},"estimateMax":80,"lotNumber":"184","title":{"en":"sack and ashes will be offered to many: large poster about 5 iyar.","he":"שק ואפר יוצע לרבים: כרזה ליור ה' אייר, נתאסף לקריאת תהלים ואמירת ויחל ודברי התעוררות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18051/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This large Hebrew protest poster, titled \"שק ואפר יוצע לרבים\" (Sackcloth and Ashes Will Be Offered to the Public), announces a day of prayer and protest for the 5th of Iyar. The subject is a call to gather for psalm readings, prayers, and speeches, likely concerning a communal crisis or religious concern. Dated to the mid-20th century, this paper broadside measures 56 x 82 cm and is in very good condition. It features bold black Hebrew text, emphasizing the urgency and solemnity of the event, without any illustrative elements.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60 - $80","currency":"USD","id":18051,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":60},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18052/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18052/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18052/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 70 x 99 cm. \n condition : fine condition, folding marks.","he":"70 על 99 ס\"מ. \n מצב טוב, סימני קיפול."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"185","title":{"en":"large poster regarding tzenius.","he":"כרזה גדולה בענין צניעות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18052/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This large Hebrew poster addresses the issue of modesty (צניעות), likely from a religious perspective, dated to the mid-20th century. Printed on paper, it measures 70 x 99 cm, indicating it was designed for prominent display. The poster features extensive Hebrew text in black ink, advocating for modesty standards, and is in good condition despite visible fold marks. Its textual nature and large format suggest it served as a public directive or educational broadside within a religious community.","soldPrice":30,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.383Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18052,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18053/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18053/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-22","available":false,"description":{"en":"mentions the ohe sameach, the chofetz chaim and r' chaim ozer. \n  \n size : 92 x 64 cm. \n condition : moderate condition, some tears and stains.","he":"נזכר בו בעל האור שמח, חפץ חיים, ר' חיים עוזר. \n  \n 92 על 64 ס\"מ \n מצב בינוני, יש קרעים וכתמים."},"estimateMax":250,"lotNumber":"186","title":{"en":"rare poster from the satmar rebbe against the elections, 1961.","he":"כרזה נדירה ממרן ר' יואל טייטלבוים מסאטמאר נגד הבחירות, תשכ\"א."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18053/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":100,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This rare Hebrew protest poster from Rabbi Joel Teitelbaum of Satmar, dated 1961 (תשכ\"א), condemns participation in elections. The poster is a textual broadside, printed on paper with black Hebrew script, measuring 92 x 64 cm. It cites prominent rabbinic figures such as the Baal Ha'Ohr Ha'Sameach, Chofetz Chaim, and Rabbi Chaim Ozer, lending significant authority to its message. The condition is moderate, with visible tears and stains, reflecting its age and likely use in public dissemination.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.384Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $250","currency":"USD","id":18053,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18054/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18054/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 94 x 63 cm. \n condition : fine condition, folding marks.","he":"94 על 63 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב, סימני קיפול."},"estimateMax":100,"lotNumber":"187","title":{"en":"poster for yom tefila, 7 adar, regarding mixed swimming, 1958.","he":"יום תפילה - ז' אדר, עבור התערובות אצל הבריכות שחי', תשי\"ח."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18054/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":50,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This large Hebrew poster announces a day of prayer on the 7th of Adar, dedicated to protesting mixed-gender swimming pools, dated 1958 (תשי\"ח). Measuring 94 x 63 cm, this textual broadside is printed on paper with black Hebrew text. It serves as a call to action for religious communities to gather in prayer against what they perceived as a violation of religious modesty. The poster is in good condition, showing visible fold marks consistent with its likely use as a distributed or posted public notice.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.385Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$80 - $100","currency":"USD","id":18054,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":80},{"startPrice":20,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18055/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 62 x 40. \n condition : fine condition, stains, has a few tears.","he":"62 על 40 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב, כתמים, יש קרעים."},"estimateMax":60,"lotNumber":"188","title":{"en":"poster from neture karta against chinuch atzmai.","he":"כרזה מה\"נטורי קרתא\" נגד חינוך עצמאי\"."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18055/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This rare Hebrew poster from the Neturei Karta organization protests 'independent education.' Dated to the mid-20th century, this textual broadside is printed on paper in black ink, measuring 62 x 40 cm. The subject matter reflects the Neturei Karta's historical opposition to certain forms of Zionist-affiliated education systems. While in good condition, it exhibits stains and tears, suggesting its age and use as a public protest document.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.386Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$40 - $60","currency":"USD","id":18055,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":40},{"startPrice":20,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18056/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"mentions rabbi zelig reuvin bengis, the chazon ish and r' issur zalman metzer.  \n   \n size : 41 x 57. \n condition : moderate condition, tape on back.","he":"41 על 57 ס\"מ \n מצב בינוני, נייר דבק על הגב."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"189","title":{"en":"poster against sherut leumi for girls.","he":"בת ישראל הקשיבי: כרזה נגד שירות לאומי לבנות."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18056/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":20,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This Hebrew poster, titled \"בת ישראל הקשיבי\" (Daughter of Israel, Listen), protests against national service for women, dated to the mid-20th century. It is a textual broadside, printed on paper in black ink, measuring 41 x 57 cm. The poster explicitly addresses Jewish women, conveying a religious directive against their participation in national service. Its condition is moderate, with adhesive tape on the back, indicating past display or repair.","soldPrice":20,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-11T11:49:40.387Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$50 - $70","currency":"USD","id":18056,"category":{"en":"Posters","he":"כרזות"},"estimateMin":50},{"startPrice":30,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/prime/cloned-images/18057/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2020-10-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"size : 42 x 65 cm. \n condition : fine condition, folding marks.","he":"42 על 65 ס\"מ \n מצב טוב, סימני קיפול."},"estimateMax":70,"lotNumber":"190","title":{"en":"poster: protest against mixed swimming, jerusalem 1958.","he":"עצרת מוחאה עבור התערובות אצל הבריכות שחי', תשי\"ח."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/prime/source/catalog/auction/11751/lot/18057/view","tags":["usjudaica_documents","usjudaica_all","usjudaica"],"directSalePrice":30,"fullPriceVat":true,"aiDescription":"This Hebrew poster announces a protest rally concerning mixed-gender swimming pools, dated 1958 (תשי\"ח). Measuring 42 x 65 cm, this textual broadside is printed on paper in black Hebrew text. The poster calls for a public demonstration against what was seen as an infringement on religious modesty, particularly in Jerusalem, highlighting a significant social issue of the period for ultra-Orthodox communities. 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