Lot of [6] Early Sifrei Kodesh

Lot of [6] Early Sifrei Kodesh

* Chorev by Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch. Altona, 1837. First Edition.

Divided into essays on the commandments and "the extent to which we must fulfill them." Two title pages. German.

The book is written in rhetorical speech style, as Rabbi Hirsch speaking to the reader through the book's leaves. Chorev was widely distributed and very sought-after, both within Germany and beyond. The book had a decisive role in the process of the return to traditional Judaism in Germany and the surrounding area. This precedent opened doors for those who were distant to return to Judaism, in their own language. This in turn brought rabbis and educators to write additional books on Jewish thought and outlook in the spoken language. The publication of Chorev led to the appointment of Rabbi Hirsch as rabbi of the neo-Orthodox community in Frankfurt.

Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch [1808-1888] was a German rabbi, a patriarch of neo-Orthodoxy in the 19th Century. He advocated comprehensive modernization and acculturation, and linguistic, cultural and civil integration within the framework of his method - "Torah im Derech Eretz." Historian Tzvi Graetz spent three years with him. Later in his life, although he became one of the harbingers of Conservative Judaism and his sworn enemy, Graetz called Rabbi Shimshon Raphael Hirsch "an unforgettable teacher" and "paternal friend."

800, XVI pages. 19 cm.

Fine condition. Lack in the corner of the title page with slight damage to the text. Arabic notation on the back protective leaf. Original binding.

* Tractate Rosh HaShanah. Amsterdam, 1724.

"With Rashi's commentary and Tosafot and the Ro"sh and Torah Ohr and Ein Mishpat. And I also added Chiddushei Maharsh"a ... made as a small volume, so that a person can carry it in his coat during the high holidays." 

Each leaf in this edition comprises one page from the regular editions. Chiddushei Maharsh"a is printed in the margins of each page.

[68] 71-81,[1] leaf. 19 cm. Fine condition. The title page is restored with damage to text. Aging stains.

Owner's notations at the beginning and end of the book. Semi-parchment and marbleized binding.

* Mishnayot Seder Taharot. Altona, 1853.

With commentaries by Rabbeinu Ovadiah MiBartenurah and Tosafot Yom Tov and new supplements ... and there are more virtues: a) Mishnah Aruchah, b) Rishon L'Tziyon c) Shnot Eliyahu with ... Eliyahu Rabba d) Tosafot Rabi Akiva Eiger ... brought to print by Rabbi ... Binyamin Wolf [Eiger] son of ... the author. 

[2] 226 leaves. Fine condition. Title page reinforced with tape, without damage.

Pair of volumes of Holy Scripture - Tana"ch in German Translation. Hamburg, 1824.

"Holy Scripture, including all the books of the Torah, Prophets and Writings. Very precise ... With German translation [on facing pages] in clear, easy language per the commentaries closer to the truth."

* Vayikra. 71 pages. Some of the pages are blue.

* Nevi'im Acharonim. Four parts, with separate title pages: Yeshayah. 116, 117 [1] page; Yirmiyahu 119, 118 pages; Yechezkel. 109, 109 pages; Trei Asar. 91, 90, [1] pages. 

19 cm. Overall fine condition. There is a leaf attached (from a different edition) with a woodcut of Eli HaKohen and Channah.

* Sefer Parashat Derachim. Venice, 1743. Signatures.

Sefer Parashat Derachim - twenty-six sermons and the "Derech Mitzvotecha" compilation on the count of mitzvahs by Rabbi Yehudah Rozanis, author of Mishneh LaMelech. Second edition.

Foundational work among books of sermons. Permit on the last page for printing the book. Authored by "heads and leaders of the country." Venice, 6 Tammuz 1742.

Rabbi Yehudah Rozanis [1657-1727], author of Mishneh LaMelech on the Ramba"m, was an adjudicator and Av Beit Din. For his livelihood, Rabbi Yehudah dealt in business and banking. His prominent disciples include Ya'akov Kuli and Chaim Kimchi. He was a sharp opponent of Shabbatei Tzvi and Sabbateanim, and was among the signatories against Nattan of Aza, Nechemiyah Chayun, and Chaim Malach. Adjudicators mention him using the term "HaRav Tanna." Refer to the Chid"a's Birkei Yosef (Orach Chaim siman 13) and in the book Arvei Nachal (Vayikra, Shabbat HaGadol - sermon 2).

[2] 76 leaves. 29 cm. Rabbinic owners' notations.

Fine condition. Aging stains. Tear in the margins of the title page. Detached binding.