Auction No. 094
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Likutei Biurim. Elucidations on the essays of the Admor Dovber of Lubavitch by his disciple, Rabbi Hillel of Paritch. Warsaw, 1868. First edition. Rare.
[1], 67, 52 leaves. 20 cm.
The book includes elucidations on Kuntres Hahitpaalut, section of Shaar HaYichud, and Hakadamat Derech Chaim. The original texts are printed at center of the leaf and are surrounded by the elucidations.
Rabbi Hillel of Paritch first learned in Chernobyl but became excited with the magic of the Torah of Chabad after learning Tanya and studying under the second Admor, Rabbi Dovber. The Tzemach Tzedek greatly honored him and sent him his most elite disciples. He was a prolific writer and one of the most prominent authors of Chabad Chassidut.
Blemished, half-leather binding. Aging stains. Very fine condition. Stefansky, Chassidut 272.
Maamar haShiflut v'haSimchah. Chassidic essays by Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Epstein, disciple of the Admors of Lubavitch. [Warsaw], [1868]. First edition.
Chassidic articles according to Chabad, written by a prominent disciple of the Alter Rebbe and his son Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch. Owner notations. Deckled edges.
Rabbi Yitzchak Eizik HaLevi Epstein was a prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya and then his son, Rabbi Dovber. He also learned a bit by his grandson, Admor Menachem Mendel. He was the rabbi of Homl and refused to serve as Admor. His biography is written in Toldot Yitzchak Eizik. Refer to: Alfasi, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut 2, 389-391.
Printed without a place of location; some bibliographers list Lemberg, but it was apparently printed in Warsaw.
New cloth binding. Minimal worming holes and stains. Fine condition. Stefansky, Chassidut 315.
A letter from the Rebbe Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, in the period between his father-in-law's death and his appointment as Rebbe, mentions the topic of "hitkashrut". 1950.
[1] paper leaf of the Merkaz L'Inyanei Chinuch. 21*28cm. On the back of the leaf is a list of the advertisements and schools of the Merkaz L'Inyanei Chinuch.
The Rebbe signed his name and added a word in his handwriting in the addressee's title. The Rebbe Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch died on January 21, 1951 and this letter was written on February 28 of the same year. In this period the Rebbe refused to accept the leadership. In the letter before us the Rebbe responds to someone who requested a blessing from him and wrote that he prayed for him on that day at his father-in-law's grave, and also replied to him regarding what he wrote to him regarding the connection to the Rebbe. Filing holes. Folding signs. Tiny holes. Fine condition.
Letter from Admor Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. [1960].
[1] leaf, letterhead, 21.5x28 cm. With his signature and revisions in his hand.
The letter was written on Lag B'Omer, the yartzheit of the Rashbi, and was sent to the Chief Rabbi of Rishon L'Tzion, Rabbi Yitzchak Rachamim. The Admor writes that Shavuot that year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of the Baal Shem Tov and suggests that the rabbis in Eretz Yisrael speak about the Baal Shem Tov, his personality, and his Torah around this date. The Admor mentions that the Baal Shem Tov's yartzheit is on the first day of Shavuot and adds in parentheses "not like those who err, who mark it on the following day." For generations there have been disagreements regarding the exact date of the Baal Shem Tov's death - and here, it is definitely proven that he passed away on the 1st day of Shavuot. In the margins, the Admor writes about the Sephardic studies into the secrets of the Torah and Chassidut.
Filing holes. Very fine condition.
Letter from Admor Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch. 1952.
[1] letterhead. 28x22 cm. Typewritten, with a correction in his hand and with his signature.
Interesting response to a question: Why were ideas in the Likutei HaOrah written in the name of the Baal Shel Tov, if they were already written by the Shl"a in the Sefer Charedim?
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn was the seventh Admor of Lubavitch. He was one of the most prominent Chassidic Rebbes of the last generation, and his influence was felt throughout the world. He was very active in drawing the non-affiliated to Torah and bringing merits to the Jewish Nation to hasten the arrival of the Messiah. Many of his followers believe that he is the Messiah.
Fold marks. Very fine condition.
A long commentary on Kohelet from the Chassid Rabbi Shneur Chanoch Henich Ettin, Dayan of Vitebsk, one of the great transmitters of the Torah of Chabad. Not published.
[38] paper leaves. 17*23cm. Autograph, with erasing, corrections and additions in the margins and between the lines.
Identification of the manuscript is according to the inscription at its end: "Commentary on Kohelet from Rabbi Shneur Zalman Chanoch Henich Ettin son of Rabbi Yeshayahu Ettin, Dayan in the holy congregation of Vitebsk, written in 1848 during the first Cholera outbreak, they are still not arranged and need to be re-arranged".
Rabbi Shneur Chanoch Henich Ettin, the son of Rabbi Yeshaya Ettin, the son-in-law of Rabbi Natan Nata who was the son-in-law of Rabbi Yom Tov Lipman Shik, the son of Rabbi Chanoch Henich Shik, the well-known Dayan of Shklov. Was accepted as Rabbi of Vitebsk on the Tzemach Tzedek's recommendation. In the Tzemach Tzedek's sons' letter they write about him that he is "a famous learned man who also knows Chassidut". Refer to MiBeit HaGnazim, page 141-142.
In his commentary to Kohelet the teachings of the Rebbes of Chabad are intertwined with explanations on the verses.
Original faded cover. A few moth holes. Age stains. Moderate condition.
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Greetings from Admor Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn of Lubavitch. [1945].
[1] letterhead. 14x21 cm. Typewritten, with his signature.
Greetings sent by the Admor to "my friend...Moshe Sh' HaKohen." The Admor writes that he is happy to hear how he is doing and about his studies, and blesses him with health and physical and spiritual sustenance.
Fold marks and minimal stains. Fine-very fine condition.