Sepher ha-Takanoth shel Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem [Constitution of the Kollel America in Jerusalem]

AUCTION 22 | Tuesday, January 27th, 2004 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts and Works of Graphic Art Including Holy Land Maps, Illustrated Books, Photography and Graphic Art from The Collection of Daniel M. Friedenberg of Greenwich, Conn

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Lot 10

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

Sepher ha-Takanoth shel Kollel America Tiphereth Jerusalem [Constitution of the Kollel America in Jerusalem]

FIRST EDITION. Hebrew and English text pp. (5), 2-10, (6). Final leaves loose. Original printed wrappers. 8vo Singerman 5402

New York: A.H. Rosenberg 1898

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $650

The Kollel America was founded in 1897 with the blessing of Rabbi Joshua Diskin (Brisk Rabbi) as a means of support for the 500 American Jews resident in Jerusalem . American Jews were called upon to assume financial responsibility for their countrymen residing in the city . This booklet carries the endorsements of Rabbi Diskin; the U.S. Consul in Jerusalem, Edwin S. Wallace; and the Chief Rabbi of America, Jacob Joseph. Also includes a foreword by the head of the New York office of the Kollel, J.D. Eisenstein (editor of the encyclopedia Otzar Israel)