Personal Calendar Diary 1964-65.

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 275

KADOURIE, YITZHAK.

Personal Calendar Diary 1964-65.

Autograph Diary in the hand of Haham Yitzhak Kadourie, contains the names of hundreds of petitioners seeking help for various ailments and problems. In many cases he indicates whether he gave them a kameiah (amulet). Many of the entries have Kabbalistic symbols and numbers alongside the names. c. 170 pages (excluding blanks). Original wrappers. 16mo.

(Jerusalem): 1964-65

Est: $3,000 - $5,000

Baghdad-born Haham Yitzhak Kadourie (1899(?)-2006) of Jerusalem was a world renowned Kabbalist who devoted his life to Torah study. He was regarded as a miracle-worker, offering cures to those seeking solutions to personal and spiritual struggles. Thousands sought his advice and blessing and the personalized amulets he gave his followers were seen to have great affect.