(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

AUCTION 42 | Thursday, December 18th, 2008 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Graphic & Ceremonial Art

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Lot 40

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Weinberger, Moses. Halacha LeMoshe [concerning the dismissal of ritual slaughterers who attempted to form a union]. ff. (10), pp. 74. * AND: Weinberger, Moses. Divrei Shalom Ve’emeth-Michtav Galui [controversy following Weinberger’s refusal to accept his replacement as rabbi. Also, against seeking justice in the secular court-system]. pp. 20 Boards. 8vo Goldman 1122 and 1143

New York: 1902 and 1908

Est: $300 - $500

PRICE REALIZED $200

Moses Weinberger, Rabbi of Beth Ha’medrash Anshei Ungara, New York, was one of the most colorful Rabbinic personalities in New York at the turn of the century. For a biographical analysis see J. Sarna, People Walk on their Heads: Moses Weinberger, Jews and Judaism in New York, N.Y. (1982); S. Leiman, Yeshivath Or Ha’chaim: The First Talmudical academy in America? in: Tradition, Vol. 25 (1990) No. 2 pp.77-89.