Winner's Unlimited - No. 107
Eretz Israel and Zionism, Postcards and Photographs, Numismatics, Posters, Maps, Judaica, Holy books, Letters from Rabbis and Rebbes - Buyer's commission 22%
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* Letter by the Admor of Lubavitch, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, with an addition in his handwriting and with his signature, during the days of selichot, 1970.
Shanah Tovah blessings leading up to the new year with corrections and additions in the handwriting and with the signature of the Admor of Lubavitch.
* Early letter in the name of the Admor from 16 Tammuz 1956, in which he confirms that he received a shipment of books, with the signature of the Admor's secretary, A. Quint.
The Admor Menachem Mendel Schneerson [1902-1994] - seventh in the dynasty of Admors of Lubavitch, served as Admor from Shvat 1951 and until his passing, tremendous genius in all the treasures of Torah, and his fortress was spread across the entire world.
Letters of identical size: 22x14 cm. Very fine condition.
Letter from the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch - typewritten with additions with his handwriting and signature. The Admor attached a $10 bill which was given from the holy hands of the Admor for the publishing expenses of his book.
The Admor writes to Rabbi Reuven after he received his book about Purim: 'I confirm that I received his letter and books, and it is timely - close to Purim when the Jews had light and gladness, joy and honor - literally, and all our sages' words regarding this - so it should be for us ...' His signature is in the margins of the letter.
The Admor attached a $10 bill and in his handwriting, added, 'enclosed for shipping expenses ' In the upper portion of the bill, the recipient wrote: 'Received from the Admor of Lubavitch for the books.'
A letter from the grandson of the recipient of the letter and the $10 is enclosed, in which he confirms that his grandfather received the letter and the bill from the holy hands of the Admor.
The Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson [1902-1994] - Seventh Admor in the Lubavitch dynasty, served as Admor from Shevat 1951 until his passing, tremendous genius in all the Torah's treasures, and his fortress spread all over the world.
[1] leaf [letter] 22x15 cm. [1] $10 bill. The letter and the bill are in very fine condition.
Dollar bill distributed by the holy hands of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of Lubavitch - the Admor of Chabad.
On the reverse, the handwritten name of the recipient of the bill: 'Shalom Moshe Nemirovsky' and the inscription:ב"ה צום גדליה ה"ו תהא שנת נפלאות בכל הבינה מכ"ק אדמו"ר שליט"א
Fold mark in the middle. Fine condition.
Four letters from great Admors.
* Letter in the handwriting and with the signature of the Admor of Sanz-Zamigrad Rabbi Aryeh Leibush Halberstam [1912 - 2007].
* Letter in the handwriting and with the signature of the Admor of Tshechov, Rabbi Avraham Abish Kanner [1894-1984, author of Ohel Kedoshim].
* Interesting letter with an addition in the handwriting and with the signature of the Admor of Zamigrad, Rabbi Sinai Halberstam of Brooklyn. In the letter, the Admor indicates that he meant to publish the book Divrei Chaim by his grandfather, but due to the difficulties entailed in the printing expenses, he has been prevented from doing so: 'If only I headed a great and respected yeshiva ... ten thousand copies could have been printed ... but for people in my poor position, it is very difficult ... And it does not befit me to be a travelling salesman going from door to door to sell the books ... because here in New York, due to our many sins, even a peddler shouting "Who wants to buy life" would not be received ... therefore I have decided to revoke my initial intention, and I undertake to stop this project of mine, and as I acquired reward for the request, etc ..."
* Letter with the signature of the Admor of Gerlitz, Rabbi Baruch Halberstam.
Various sizes and conditions, overall very fine condition.
* Interesting letter in which the Admor of Vishnitz, the "Yeshuos Moshe," asks that he merit to embed in his heart....the ways of Yisroel of old - in his hand and with his signature. Highlights include: "May it be His will from the heavens that I merit to imbue in my heart and the hearts of all the members of the community the spirit of Yisrael Saba, a holy spirit so that we don't toil for nothing ...because what does a person have from all of his work in this lowly work, only to sanctify G-d's name in public and to disclose that He is the King of the whole world...so that everyone should know that Hashem is the Creator and Leader of all creations...." His signature appears in the margins. Missing the addressee's details - apparently cut off from the top section of the letter. [1] leaf 14x16 cm.
* Shana Tova card from the Admor - 1968. Printed text with the Admor's signature in print. The card is in an envelope with the addressee's details handwritten by the Admor.
Four "Kvittels" from great Admors with interesting inscriptions.
* Kvittels in the handwriting of the Admor of Erloi, Rabbi Yochanan Sofer [1923-2016 - Av Beit Din and lecturer in Erloi, Rosh Yeshiva of 'Ohel Shimon of Erloi']
* Kvittels in the handwriting of the Admor of Kashoi, Rabbi Elazar Chaim Blum.
* Kvittels in the handwriting of the Admor of Vitkin, Rabbi Yaakov Pinchas Gewirtz - United States. Including the Admor's request for himself: 'Longevity, to be written and sealed for the good, and all good, Selah.'
* Kvittels in the handwriting of the Admor of Dej, Rabbi Dov Berish Panet [Dej Jerusalem]. Including the Admor's request for himself: 'Fear of Heaven, success in Torah learning, plentiful livelihood and all good, Selah.'
Various sizes and conditions, overall very fine condition.
Collection of fifty envelopes that were sent in the mail with notations written by prominent Admors.
Highlights include envelopes with: note and signature of the Tchebiner Rebbe; note and signature by Rabbi Menachem Mendel Halberstam [foreign language]; note by the "Shefa Chaim" of Sanz-Klausenberg; note written by the "Yeshuos Moshe" of Vishnitz; note, signature and stamp of Rabbi Wosner; note by the "Nachlas Dan" of Modzitz; note by the Admor of Ozerov, the "Be'er Moshe"; note from the Admor of Zhvill; note by the Admor of Shomrei Emunim; note and signature of Rabbi Shlomo Yosef Zevin; note by the "Aryeh Shoeg" of Zmigrod; note written by Admor Nachman Kahana of Spinka; note by the Admor of Bergsasz, Rabbi Avraham Pollack, stepson of Rabbi Aharon of Belz; note and signature of Rabbi Moshe Halberstam; note and signature of the Admor of Gorlitz; note and signature of Rabbi Baruch Shimon Schneersohn, Rosh Yeshiva Tchebin; note and signature of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu and more.
Varying sizes and conditions. Overall very fine condition.
Five letters from great Admors.
* Mazal Tov blessings with handwritten additions by the Admor of Seret-Vizhnitz Rabbi Elazar Hager [1925-2015: the second Admor of Vizhnitz Chassidut].
* Postcard handwritten and signed by the Admor of Erloi, Rabbi Yochanan Sofer [1923-2016]. In the letter, the Admor praises one of the great Admors regarding the work he published, "I am as happy with his precious words as one who finds great spoils, and thanks to Hash-m the book is full of sharpness, proficiency in Talmud and poskim and straight reasoning." He also praises him in that he saw fit to write much about the mitzvah of tzitzit and offers to put out a Kol Koreh and participate in the related expenses. The Admor adds words on matters of capital cases. His signature is in the margins of the letter.
* Letter handwriting and signed by Rebbe of Lelov Rabbi Avraham Shlomo Biderman.
* Letter with the signature of the Admor of Ungvar, Rabbi Menashe Klein 'HaKatan' [1923-2015]. Printed letter with a correction in the Admor's handwriting and with his signature.
* Letter with the signature of the Admor of Biala Bnei Brak, Rabbi David Matityahu Rabinovitch.
Various sizes and conditions, overall very fine condition.
Invitation to the Admor, the Imrei Emet of Gur, Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter's grandson's wedding. The bridegroom: Rabbi Pinchas Eliyahu. The bride: Leah - daughter of the holy rabbi of Sklov - Warsaw, Tevet [1931].
Stencil print invitation in the form of an acrostic poem wherein the acrostic spells out the names of the bridegroom and bride. Printed by M. Alter, Naewki 17. The Imrei Emet added 'I, grandfather of the bridegroom, also sign my request that my friends take part in my joy in my grandson's celebration and may Hash-m help, protect and save all of us to share good tidings and salvation, your friend, Avraham Mordechai Alter' in print in the margins of the invitation.
Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Alter [1866-1948], the Imrei Emet of Gur, firstborn son of Rabbi Yehudah Leib Alter, the Sfat Emet. He served as Admor of the Gur chassidut and one of the leaders of Chareidi Jewry as a whole for 43 years. In his day, Gur Chassidut reached its peak. There are those who estimate that the number of his chassidim before the Holocaust at more than one hundred thousand.
Invitations to weddings from homes of the great Admors in those years, especially the glorified chassidut of Gur, are very rare and almost nonexistent.
[1] leaf paper 18x22 cm. Tears in the left margin of the invitation without damage to text. Fine condition.
Invitation to the wedding of the Admor of Alexander, Rabbi Avraham Menachem Tyberg, son of the previous Admor, Rabbi Yehudah Moshe Tyberg, with the bride Esther Leah, granddaughter of the Baal HaTanya.
In addition to the details of the event, the Admor included an interesting addition about the gratification and blessings promised by his holy fathers to those who attend the joyous event: "And with a call of affection I request that all those close to us to take part in my joy, because I received from my holy father-in-law, z"tzl the great dedication of his father, my father-in-law, the elder Admor of Alexander, ztzuk"l, to the residents and scholars of Jerusalem and as we have lived to see the first joyous event of his descendants in Jerusalem, I am certain that the power of the same elder Admor of Alexander that our joyous event will be according to the will of the Alm-ghty to spread an abundance of blessing and much success in life and sustenance, and these should also arise upon your hearts, as his opinion has been revealed by his son, our great rabbi, author of Yismach Yisrael, ztz"l, of Alexander (brother of my holy father-in-law, z"l) in his holy will, "That the joy of most of his father's house is his true joy ..." After his [printed] signature, the Admor adds: Great-grandson and grandson of the gaons, holy ones of the world, leaders of generations until David the King of Israel, lives on ..."
The bridegroom, Rabbi Avraham Menachem Dancyger [Tyberg] 1921-2001 - author of Emunat Moshe, the previous Admor of Alexander Chassidut, third brother of the author of Yismach Yisrael and author of Tiferet Shmuel. Appointed Admor in 1973, new study halls were established for the chassidut during his time, and the chassidut even expanded into the United States and Europe. He also served as a member of Agudat Yisrael's Council of Torah Sages.
Fold marks, fine condition.
Invitation to the the Admor of Shomrei Emunim [founder of the chassidut], Rabbi Aharon Roth's son's wedding. The bridegroom: Rabbi Avraham Chaim [the Admor of Shomrei Emunim - Jerusalem], the bride: Batya Chaya, Jerusalem. With an interesting addition from the bridegroom's grandfather, the Admor of Zvhill.
Interesting invitation in which the Admor of Shomrei Emunim, Rabbi Aharon Roth, is called the 'Admor of Satmar.' In 1921, the Admor established a group called 'Yirei Hashe-m' in Satmar, Rumania, and was called the "Admor of Satmar' for some time, as he was considered by his followers to be the successor the the Admor of Satmar. A picture of the Admor of Zvhill is on the left side of the invitation, with an inscription next to it requesting help with the wedding expenses of his son, Rabbi Mordechai, and blessing those who assist with this.
The Admor Rabbi Aharon Roth [Reb Ahrelech 1894-1947] founder of the Shomrei Emunim chassidut, known by the nickname 'Reb Ahreleh' and to this day residents of the old yishuv in Jerusalem are know as 'Reb Ahrelech.' Born in Ungvar to his father, who was a butcher, he started the dynasty himself, a rare thing in itself. He was holy and refrained from pleasures of the world, and required of his chassidim extremely modest and ascetic conduct. Authored many books, including Shomer Emunim and Taharat HaKodesh. The holy group continues to our day in the chassidic groups "Shomer Emunim," "Toldot Avraham Yitzchak," "Mevakshei Emunah" and more.
The bridegroom, Rabbi Avraham Chaim Roth [1924-2012] the first Admor of the Shomer Emunim chassidut after the passing of the "Chok Chaim," founder of the Shomer Emunim group, in his first years serving as Admor, he was called the "Admor of Beregszasz" after his birthplace.
10x17 cm. Fold mark, fine condition.
Invitation to the wedding of the son of Admor Moshe Mordechai of Lelov. Groom: Rabbi Alter Elazar Menachem with the Bride: Chaya Elka. Bnei Brak, Adar 1958.
Rabbi Moshe Mordechai of Lelov [1903-1987] was born in the Old City of Jerusalem. At the young age of seventeen, he received semicha from prominent Torah scholars in Jerusalem. In his youth, he moved to Krakow, Poland together with his father. While he was in Europe, he became a disciple of Rabbi Avraham Elimelech of Karlin, who later appointed him leader of the Karlin chassidim in Eretz Israel. When his father passed away in 1930, he was appointed his successor by the elders of the Lelov chassidut.
The groom Rabbi Alter Elazar Menachem Biderman [1935-2001] was born in the Old City of Jerusalem. He served as Admor in his father's court and took over his father's position as soon as he passed away.
[1] leaf that opens, 25x19 cm. Fine condition.