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CONTENTS

• SPECIAL
• BIOGRAPHY
• NINETEENTH CENTURY AMERICA
• CANTORS ASSOCIATIONS
• POPULAR YIDDISH SHEET MUSIC
• OTHER YIDDISH
• SEFARDIC
• CHASIDUT
• FOLK MUSIC
• HAGADOT WITH MUSIC
• HOLOCAUST RELATED
• ZIONISM AND ERETZ ISRAEL
• YOUTH
• CANTORIAL AND SYNAGOGUE MUSIC
• OTHER

SPECIAL

 

First Non-East Coast American Jewish Hymnal

 


1. Chicago Sinai Congregation. HYMNEN. Chicago : G. Feuchtinger, 1861. 1st edition. Facsimile paper wrappers, 12mo, 30 pages. Singerman 1706. The first Jewish Hymnal published outside of the Eastern Seabord, preceeding even Cincinnati. The first Reform congregation in Chicago, Sinai, was founded in 1861; this is their first publication, the scarce Hymnal they published that year for use in their services. "Gesammelt und Hrsg. auf Kosten der Sinai-Gemeinde in Chicago." "In 1861 the Reform Congregation Sinai was founded, a development of the Juedischer Reformverein, organized four years earlier. Its spiritual leader was Bernard Felsenthal , who in 1859 had published Kol Kore Bammidbar ('Voice Calling in the Wilderness'), a German brochure, in favor of reform in Judaism. Three years later Felsenthal founded the Zion Congregation, and was succeeded at Sinai by Isaac Loew Chronik of Koenigsberg. Chronik was the first to publish a German-Jewish magazine in Chicago, Zeichen der Zeit ('Signs of the Time'). A year later Chronik returned to Germany and was succeeded by Kaufman Kohler" (EJ, 2008). The music chosen here reflects the ongoing evolution of the Reform movement in America as is spread West. Only one copy listed in OCLC world cat worldwide (HUC). Cover, which serves also as a title page, in facsimile. All text pages original and in very good condition. Exceedingly rare, important. No Copy offered at auction in the last 100 years. (kh-7-1). (ID# 36848) $7500.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


2. Szold, Benjamin; Jastrow, Marcus; Hochheimer, Henry. ISRAELITISCHES GEBETBUCH: FÜR DEN OEFFENTLICHEN GOTTESDIENST IM GANZEN JAHRE [BOUND WITH, AS ISSUED] GESAENGE UND GEBETE FUER DEN OEFFENTLICHEN GOTTESTDIENST DER ISRAELITEN. Baltimore: Mühsam Und Siemers, 1871. Original Boards. 8vo. [vi], 590, 104 pages; 19 cm. In German with Hebrew. Title translates into English as, “Jewish Prayer Book: For Public Worship Throughout The Year. ” Singerman 2280 (2nd variant). A native of Nemiskert, Hungary, Benjamin Szold (1829-1902) studied as a young man at the Pressburg Yeshivah under the leadership Rabbi Benjamin Wolf. Later, Szold came under the influence of Z. Frankel, H. Graetz and J. Bernays at the Breslau Rabbinical Seminary. In 1858, Szold accepted an invitation to become Rabbi in Baltimore, where he led Congregation Oheb Shalom to be one of the foremost synagogues in the United States. His daughter, Henrietta Szold (1860-1945) founded the Hadassah Women's Organization and Youth Aliyah. See EJ, Vol. XV, cols. 664-5 SUBJECT(S): Reform Judaism -- Liturgy – Texts -- Jewish religious poetry. OCLC lists 12 copies worldwide. Original spine torn and some wear on boards. Inside pages very clear. Overall in good + condition. (AMR-47-13) $1500.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


3. Jüdischen Reform-Gemeinde Zu Berlin [Rabbi Karl Rosenthal Copy, with Maunscript]. GOTTESDIENSTE DER JÜDISCHEN REFORM-GEMEINDE IN BERLIN [COMPLETE IN TWO PARTS]. Berlin: Verlag Und Eigentum Der Jüdischen Reform-Gemeinde Zu Berlin, 1930-1932. Original cloth with gold gilt lettering. 8vo. 394 pages, 32 cm. In transliterated Hebrew and German. Title translates into English as "Reform Jewish Worship in Berlin. " The title page states third edition, but there are no prior editions listed in OCLC with this title, so, if they ever existed as publications, they are now extraordinarily rare. Chiefly for mixed chorus with organ; includes works for solo, or unison voices with organ and solo organ pieces. "In 1845, the Society for Reform in Judaism was founded in Berlin, and boasted a revised liturgy, organ music and Sunday services, and had originally begun in private homes. The Berlin Reform Temple was built in 1854 at Johannistrasse 16 and survived until the aerial bombing of the city during World War II. In 1866, a third synagogue that featured this new type of modern Judaism, the New Synagogue, was established at Oranienburgerstrasse, and included an organ, a choir, and services in German. It became the center of liberal Judaism. " (Jewish Virtual Library, 2016). SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Germany. Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with organ. Judaism -- Liturgy. Reform Judaism -- Germany. Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with organ. Judaism -- Liturgy. Reform Judaism. Synafgogue music. OCLC lists 4 copies (NLI, Columbia, Harvard, Gratz), none in the US outside the Northeast. Copy belonging to Dr. Karl Rosenthal, with his ownership markings and a few of his margin notes and a page and a half handwritten manuscript of Neilah Kaddish. - œIn 1924 Karl Rosenthal began working as a rabbi for the Reform congregation in Berlin. Many of his writings criticized the Nazi ideology, and he was arrested several times. On Kristallnacht Rosenthal was arrested and sent to the Sachsenhausen concentration camp -  (LBI, 2016). Some wear to cover boards. Spine repair. Otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-31) (ID #36640) $500.00.

 

 

 

 

First Publication of Hava Nagila

 

 


4. Idelsohn, Abraham Z. SEFER HA-SHIRIM: LE-GANE-YELADIM U-LE-VATE-SEFER `AMAMIYIM VE-TIKHONIM, LE-BAYIT ULE-MAKHELAH. Berlin: Yudisher Farlag, 1922. Revised edition, this edition containing first publication of Hava Nagila anywhere. Original boards. 8vo. 168 pages. 23 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates to “Book of Songs: For Kindergartens and National Schools. ” Abraham Zevi Idelsohn was a prominent Jewish musicologist, composer, and cantor. He is perhaps best known for his lyrical contribution to the song Hava Nagila and for his 10 volume work "Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies. " (Wikipedia, 2016) In the work for sale here, Idelsohn analyzes various musical modes and intonations that are present in the wide spectrum of Jewish music. Thus, the reader gains a greater understanding of how songs are adapted to the various Jewish cultures of the Diaspora. “‘Hava Nagila’ (Havah Nagilah, ‘Let us rejoice’) is an Israeli folk song traditionally sung at Jewish celebrations. It is perhaps the first modern Israeli folk song in the Hebrew language that has become a staple of band performers at Jewish weddings and bar/bat mitzvah celebrations…. Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882–1938), a professor at Hebrew University, began cataloging all known Jewish music and teaching classes in musical composition; one of his students was a promising cantorial student, Moshe Nathanson, who (with the rest of his class) was presented by the professor with a 19th-century, slow, melodious, chant (niggun or nigun) and assigned to add rhythm and words to fashion a modern Hebrew song. There are competing claims regarding Hava Nagila's composer, with both Idelsohn and Nathanson being suggested. The niggun he presented has been attributed to the Sadigurer Chasidim, who lived in what is now Ukraine, which uses the Phrygian dominant scale common in music of Transylvania. The commonly used text was probably refined by Idelsohn. In 1918, the song was one of the first songs designed to unite the early Yishuv [Jewish enterprise] that arose after the British victory in Palestine during World War I and the Balfour Declaration, declaring a national Jewish homeland in the lands newly liberated from Turkey by the Allies and entrusted to Britain under the Treaty of Versailles. Although Psalm 118 (verse 24) of the Hebrew Bible may have been a source for the text of ‘Hava Nagila’, the expression of the song and its accompanying hora (‘circle’) dance was entirely secular in its outlook” (Wikipedia, 2016). Ex-library with usual markings. Binding is starting. Internally Very Good. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-24) (ID #36798) $750.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


5. Arkush, Rev. S (?). [BOOK OF HANDWRITTEN LITURGICAL MUSIC]. None, 1890s. Original boards. 8vo. 60 pages. 23 cm. Handwritten in Hebrew and transliterated Hebrew. This unique item was once owned by Rev. S. Arkush in Glasgow, with his stamp. Though very little is known about him, records indicate that he was a rabbi in the Glascow Jewish community at the turn of the century. Songs include the Kaddish, Ve-Natna Tokef, and Lewandowski’s Od Yizkor Lanu. Minor wear to boards. Pages are edgeworn but clear. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-26) (ID #36801) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


6. Birnbaum, Eduard. [BOUND COLLECTION OF EDUARD BIRNBAUM MUSIC AND MEMORABILIA]. First edition. Early 20th Century boards. 4to, 31 cm. Tipped in Photos of Koenigsburg Synagogue (1880s postcard) and Eduard Birnbaum. Birnbaum compositions handcopied by Rev. Jacob Schwartz of Congregation Bnai Jeshurun in New York. Facsimilies of various other Birnbaum pieces. In addition, original published items present include: TEHILLOT LE-EL. DREI SYNAGOGEN-GESÄNGE [1890s, 12 pages, 2 copies on OCLC, at JTS & NLI]; SHETEH U-SHETEH: ZEMER LE-PURIM [1890s, 5 pages, 1 copy on OCLC at NLI]; SYNAGOGAL LITURGISCHER TRAUERGESÄNG AUF WEILAND SEINE MAJESTAT DEN KAISER UND KONIG WILHELM I [1888, 8 pages, 5 copies on OCLC: NYPL, HUC, NLI, Ets Haim, Senckenberg]; HERRN OBERKANTOR MORITZ DEUTSCH IN BRESLAU ZU SEINEM 70. GEBURTSTAGE: PSALM 23. FÜR SREISTIMMIGEN KNABENCHOR [1888, rare, no copies on OCLC]; MUSIK-BEILAGE ZU DER JUDISCHE CANTOR [1880, rare, no copies on OCLC]. Eduard Birnbaum, cantor, composer and scholar, was born in Cracow in 1855 and was educated there as well as in Breslau, Magdeburg and Vienna. As a long-time cantor in Koenigsberg, Birnbaum dedicated himself to collecting materials related to all areas of Jewish music, ultimately achieving international recognition as the leading expert in the field of synagogue music (HUC, 2016). All pages clean. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-28) (ID #36803) $1000.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


7. Rosowsky, Solomon. THE CANTILLATION OF THE BIBLE, THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES [INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR]. New York, Reconstructionist Press, 1957. 1st edition. Original boards with original jacket. 4to. 669 pages, 26 cm. In English. Solomon Rosowsky (1878 –1962) was a cantor (hazzan) and composer, and son of the Rigan cantor, Baruch Leib Rosowsky… Rosowsky returned to Riga in 1920 and founded the first Jewish Conservatory there. After a five-year stay, he left for Palestine, where at that time he at first was one of the few professional musicians. The folk music of Palestinian Jews became a major new inspiration for his compositions… He composed stage music for the workers' theater Ohel’, gave lessons and began his path-breaking research into the music of the Bible, which later made his name known all over the world… His latter years he spent in New York, where he taught at the Cantors' Institute of the Jewish Theological Seminary. His magnum opus, ‘The Cantillation of the Bible: Five Books of Moses, ’ was published in 1957.” (Wikiepdia, 2016) SUBJECT(S): Cantillation. This copy is inscribed and signed by the author. In very good condition. (Music-7-16) (ID #36811) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

Featuring Felix Adler’s First Published Works

 

 


8. Temple Emanu-El, (James Koppel Gutheim) [Felix Adler]. HYMNS FOR DIVINE SERVICE IN THE TEMPLE EMANU-EL. New York: Temple Emanu-El; M. Thalmessinger, 1871. 1st Edition. Modern Cloth, all edges gilt. 12mo. 71 pages; 18 cm. Contains what are almost certainly the first published works of Felix Adler (at 20 years old), founder of the Ethical Culture Movement. James Koppel Gutheim (1817-1886) was the rabbi of Congregation Shangarai Chasset of New Orleans. He was an influential figure in New Orleans, and served as president of the New Orleans Board of Education. “In 1863… he refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Union after New Orleans was recaptured. He fled New Orleans, and served as rabbi to Jewish congregations in Montgomery, Alabama, and Columbus, Georgia. Gutheim returned to New Orleans after the Civil War, to serve as Shangarai Chasset's rabbi, but left to serve in New York’s Temple Emanuel in 1868. In 1872 he once again returned to New Orleans to become minister of the New Orleans Temple Sinai, where he preached until his death.” (Wikipedia, 2016) This hymnal was compiled while Gutheim served at Temple Emanu-el in New York, where Felix Adler’s father, Samuel Adler, had been the Head Rabbi since 1857. At the time, Emanu-El “was the leading Reform congregation in the US.” (Wikipedia, 2016) Most of the 37 hymnals are by Gutheim, but 6 (including 4 original compositions) are by Felix Adler, Samuel Adler’s son. Felix Adler (1851-1933) would later found the Ethical Culture movement. While training to become a Rabbi in Heidelberg from 1871-1873 he was strongly influenced by neo-Katianism notions that one cannot prove or disprove the existence of a deity or immortality, and that morality can be established independently of theology. Giving up his Rabbinic studies, Adler founded the Ethical Culture Society in 1877 and the Workingman’s School (a free elementary school, which would become the Ethical Culture School) in 1878. The four original hymns, written before Adler rejected the notion of a Jewish God, are religious. They also show Adler’s esteem for Education. In “School Hymn,” he writes, “But what flower is so fragrant, so sweet and so fair/As the flower of truth blooming here—.” OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. SUBJECT(S): Jewish hymns. Very good+ condition. (AMR-47-15) (ID #36825) $400.00.

 

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

 


9. (Sulzer, Solomon) Steiner, Maximilian. SALOMON SULZER UND DIE WIENER JUDENGEMEINDE: ZUR HUNDERTJAHRIGEN GEBURTSTAGSFEIER SULZER'S. Wien: Druc Von L. Beck & Sohn, 1904. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 20 pages, 22 cm. In German. Title translates to "Salomon Sulzer and Vienna's Jewish Community: Sulzer's Centennial Birthday Celebration. " SUBJECTS: Jews -- Austria -- Vienna -- History. OCLC lists 6 copies worldwide, (Gratz, NLI, Harvard, HUC, Bar Ilan, TAU, ), only 3 in the US and none in New York. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-39) (ID #36689) $175.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


10. (Sulzer, Solomon) Purin, Bernhard; Jüdisches Museum; Wien; Conf Author (S). SALOMON SULZER - KANTOR, KOMPONIST, REFORMER: [KATALOG ZUR AUSSTELLUNG DES LANDES VORARLBERG]. Bregenz Land Vorarlberg, 1991. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 8vo. 143 pages. Includes photos and other illustrations. 24 cm. In German. ISBN: 3950004300; 9783950004304; National Library: 921365640. “Salomon Sulzer (1804 -1890) was an Austrian hazzan (cantor) and composer… In 1820 Sulzer was appointed cantor at Hohenems, where he modernized the ritual, and introduced a choir. At the instance of Rabbi Isaac Noah Mannheimer of Vienna he was called to the Austrian capital as chief cantor in 1826. There he reorganized the song service of the synagogue, retaining the traditional chants and melodies, but harmonizing them in accordance with modern views… His responses are tuneful, and though more melodious than the choral chant of the Catholic Church, show a strong resemblance to it. In all his compositions strict attention is paid to the Hebrew text; and a scrupulous adherence to syntactic construction is observed throughout. The collection ‘Zwanzig Gesänge für den Israelitischen Gottesdienst’ (Vienna, 1892) was printed posthumously. In his ‘Denkschrift an die Wiener Cultusgemeinde’ he sums up his ideas on the profession of cantor. Sulzer, who was widely famed as a singer and as an interpreter of Schubert, was a professor at the imperial conservatorium of Vienna, a knight of the Order of Francis Joseph I and a maestro of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Universally recognized as the regenerator of synagogal music, he has been called the "father of the modern cantorate"(wikipedia, 2016) SUBJECT(S): Exhibition catalog from 1991. Reformjudentum. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide, none in North America. Previous owners’ sticker on title page, otherwise very good condition (music 7-1) (ID #36732) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


11. [Jonas Javna]. [INSCRIBED PHOTOTOGRAPH OF CANTOR JONAS JAVRA]. New York, 1920-1940. Inscribed 5 X 3 ½ inch photograph of Jonas Javna. Inscribes, “to my dear teacher and friend Rev. Jacob Schwartz with best wishes/Cantor Jonas Javna. ” Javna was Cantor and Cantor Emeritus at Temple Israel of the City of New York. He worked at the La Puma Opera Company as lead vocalist in many productions. Jacob Schwartz served as cantor at B’nai Jeshurun, the third oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in the United States, from 1914 to 1953, working alongside Rabbi Israel Goldstein for nearly 40 years. He also served as president of the Jewish Ministers Cantors’ Association of America and was founder of the Institute of Hazanuth. In about very good condition. (Music-7-11) (ID #36813) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


12. Kipnis, Menahem. DI VELT BERIHMTE YIDISHE MUZIKER. Warsaw: Ha-Or, 1910. First edition. Original boards. 8vo. 81 pages. 26 cm. In Yiddish. Title translates to “The World-Famous Jewish Musicians. ” Menahem Kipnis (1878–1942), singer, folklore collector, and writer. Born in Ushomir, Ukraine, Kipnis came from a family of hasidic rabbis and hazzanim. As a boy he sang in the choirs of Nissan Spivak ("Nissi Belzer") and Jacob Samuel Morogowsky ("Zeidel Rovner"). In 1901 he went to Warsaw where he completed his musical education, sang in the chorus of the opera, and began to publish articles on various aspects of Jewish music in the major Hebrew and Yiddish newspapers. From 1912 to 1932 he toured Poland, Germany, and France, appearing in concert with his wife and former pupil, Zimra Seligsfeld, in combined lecture-performances of the Jewish folk songs which he had collected and studied. These he published successively in 1918 (60 Folkslider), 1923 (80 Folkslider), and a combined edition 1931 (140 Folkslider), with a parallel edition of 25 tunes with piano accompaniment which appeared between 1924 and 1926. He also published three collections of songs for children, and was active in the Polish cantors organization.SUBJECT(S): Jewish composers. Binding repaired. Ex-library with stamps on cover board and title page. Internally Very Good. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-22) (ID #36796) $150.00.

 

 

NINETEENTH CENTURY AMERICA

 

 


13. SHIRAI TEHILLOH: A COLLECTION OF SACRED MUSIC, PSALMS AND HYMNS, WITH ACCOMPANIMENT FOR THE ORGAN. Cincinnati, OH: Bloch, 1892. 1st edition. Period boards. 4to. 76 pages. Singerman 4434. 31 cm. Primarily in Hebrew. For mixed chorus (SATB) and organ; chiefly romanized script. SUBJECT(S): Synagogue music -- High Holiday services. Synagogue music -- Pilgrim festival services. Synagogue music -- United States. Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ. Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ. Synagogue music. Synagogue music -- High Holiday services. Synagogue music -- Pilgrim Festival services. OCLC lists 6 copies worldwide (JTS, Southern Baptist, HUC, Gratz, Marshall U, NLI). Ex-library with Jewish institutional stamp and usual markings, otherwise Very Good Condition. (KH-2-19a) (ID #36806) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


14. Davis, A. J.; Gustav Gottheil. MUSIC TO THE HYMNS AND ANTHEMS FOR JEWISH WORSHIP BY G. GOTTHEIL. VOL I: HYMNS [NO MORE PUBLISHED]. New York; S. Kakeles, 1887. Original Cloth. 4to. 108 pages. 27 cm. First edition. Published for Temple Emanu-El. Singerman 3431. Part 1. Hymns. Hymns and anthems for Jewish Worship; composed and selected by A. J. Davis, organist of Temple Emanu-El. Part 1 only published. Reform Hymn book, also contains music from composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn. Predates the first UAHC hymnal by 10 years. Subjects: Jewish hymns. Hymns, English. Hymns, Hebrew. Synagogue music. Hymns - Devotional use. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide (Brooklyn Public, JTS, Harvard, Towson, HUC, Gratz, NLI), none west of Cincinnati. Boards very soiled and warped. Internally, lightly soiled, with some minor warp from water damage, otherwise clean. Good - condition. (SPEC-40-4) (ID #33522) $400.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


15. Kaiser, Alois; William Sparger; Jewish Women's Congress (1893; Chicago, Ill. ). A COLLECTION OF THE PRINCIPAL MELODIES OF THE SYNAGOGUE: FROM THE EARLIEST TIME TO THE PRESENT. Chicago; T. Rubovits, Publisher, 1893. Original Cloth. 4to. XVII, 197 pages. 28 cm. First edition. Cover title: Songs of Zion; Souvenir of the Jewish Women's Congress. Sheet music for various combinations of voices, partly with piano or organ acc. "Souvenir of the Jewish Women's Congress held under the auspices of the World's Parliament of Religions, " 1893 Columbian Exposition. Includes preface and introductory essay on the liturgical chant of the synagogue. “Songs of Zion—the Souvenir [book] of the Jewish Women’s Congress held under the Auspices of the World’s Parliament of Religions, an auxiliary ('The World’s Congress Auxiliary') of the World’s Columbian Exhibition (World’s Fair) in Chicago in 1893. This sui generis, rather quizzical, and now rare volume was commissioned and sponsored by that Jewish women’s organization through its designated volunteer committee of sixteen women from prominent and philanthropic Chicago families in the city’s business and Reform Jewish community—most if not all of whom could boast German-Jewish lineage. (Included in that committee was the wife of Rabbi Moses—author of the preliminary but replaced edition of the Union Prayerbook—as well as one member identified as 'Miss Sadie American. '). Compiled and edited by Cantors Alois Kaiser and William Sparger, the volume was conceived as a classically acceptable demonstration to the world of Jewish liturgical music heritage and its place in Western culture. With the World’s Fair and the related Parliament of Religions as a convenient forum and an inviting opportunity, it was intended to introduce the Parliament’s non-Jewish delegates and attendees—including distinguished clergymen from many parts of the world, representing virtually every 'legitimate' world religion—to what they perceived as Judaism’s sacred music legacy. Preceded by an introductory essay by the editors on the history of synagogue music, the principal section comprised fifty authentic melodies of minhag Ashkenaz (which in turn included a few adopted tunes from the Western/Amsterdam, or 'Portuguese' tradition). These were all highly stylized in Western-type four-part arrangements and settings, with conventional harmonies and trite harmonic clichés to ensure the appearance of respectability and to mediate anything that might otherwise come across as overly exotic or unrefined in Western terms. ” - Milken Archive. Subjects: Jewish Women's Congress (1893; Chicago, Ill. ). Synagogue music. Jewish hymns. Cloth soiled, institutional stamps on backstrip; internal hinges reinforced; otherwise internally clean and fresh. Good - condition. (WOMEN-1-18) (ID #35729) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


16. Kaiser, Alois. SIMCHATH TORAH: CANTATA FOR SOLI AND CHORUS; WITH HEBREW AND ENGLISH WORDS. [Baltimore?]: A. Kaiser, Brophy Bros., 1889. 1s edition. Original Paper Wrappers, 4to, 17 pages; 28 cm. In English and Hebrew. “Alois Kaiser (1840 - 1908) was an American chazzan and composer, considered to be the founder of American cantorate…. From the age of 10 he sang in the choir of Salomon Sulzer, and in 1859 became an assistant cantor in Fünfhaus, one of the suburbs of Vienna (now a part of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, the 15th Viennese district); from 1863 to 1866 he was cantor at the Maisel Synagogue at Prague. Kaiser arrived in New York City in June, 1866, and in the following month was appointed cantor of the Oheb Shalom congregation in Baltimore, Maryland. He was for several years president of the Society of American Cantors. From 1895, he was honorary member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, which in 1892 entrusted him and William Sparger with the compilation of the musical portion of an Union Hymnal, published in 1897” (wikipedia, 2016). "English version by A. Kaiser. ” With organ accompaniment. SUBJECT(S): Cantatas, Sacred. Simhat Torah music. OCLC lists 3 copies worldwide (JTS, Gratz, NLI), none in the US outside the Northeast. A comparable copy sold at auction in 2016 for almost USD 500. Occasional pencil notations, old internal tape repair, otherwise Very Good Condition (music-5-47) (ID #36764) $400.00.

 

 

CANTORS ASSOCIATIONS

 

 


17. [POSTER] INSTITUTE OF HAZANUTH: 1915-1937. New York, Institute of Hazanuth, No Date (1950s?). Glossy paper, single sheet, 32cm x 24cm. The Institute of Hazanuth was founded in 1915 by renowned Bnai Jeshurun hazzan and composer, Jacob Schwartz. His approach to hazanuth can be summarized as: “I realize the great need there is for a complete arrangement of the service from which a cantor is able to conduct the services in a manner befitting the dignity of the Jewish liturgy and which is, at the same time, true to tradition, and in keeping with musical standards.” Near Fine Condition. (MUSIC-7-27) $30.00

 

 

 

 

 

 


18. [Jacob Schwartz]. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE JEWISH MINISTERS CANTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA. Jewish Ministers Cantors Association Of America, 1921. 1st Edition. 12mo. 4 pages. This President Jacob Schwartz’s report to the Jewish Ministers Cantors Association of America from 1921. Jacob Schwartz served as cantor at B’nai Jeshurun, the third oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in the United States, from 1914 to 1953, working alongside Rabbi Israel Goldstein for nearly 40 years. In addition to serving as president of the Jewish Ministers Cantors’ Association of America, he was founder of the Institute of Hazanuth. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. Unfolded. Some edgewear, but otherwide in good condition. (Music-7-12) (ID #36814) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


19. Institute Of Hazanauth (Jacob Schwartz). INSTITUTE OF HAZANUTH, SEASON 1924-1925. New York, 1925. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers with full page photo of Director Jacob Schwartz. 8vo. 2 leaves 23 cm. This is a program from the Institute of Hazanauth, founded by Jacob Schwartz. At the time of its founding, Schwartz and others considered the Institute the only school in America for the training of cantors along modern lines. Schwartz served as cantor at B’nai Jeshurun, the third oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in the United States, from 1914 to 1953, working alongside Rabbi Israel Goldstein for nearly 40 years. He also served as president of the Jewish Ministers Cantors’ Association of America. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. In about very good condition. (Music-7-10) (ID #36810) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


20. Jewish Ministers Cantors' Assocation Of America. FORTIETH ANNIVERSARY JUBILEE CONCERT, 1896-1936. New York: Jewish Ministers Cantors' Assocation Of America, 1936. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo, [32] pages, 30cm. In English and Yiddish. The Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association, otherwise known as the Chazzanim Farband, is the oldest and most prestigious cantor's association in America. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (JTS, UF, HUC, NYPL). Minor soiling to cover, some loose pages, otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-13) (ID #36727) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


21. Jewish Ministers Cantors' Assocation Of America. NATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE JEWISH MINISTERS-CANTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AND CANADA. New York: Jewish Ministers Cantors' Assocation Of America, 1944. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo, [40] pages. In English and Yiddish. The Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association, otherwise known as the Chazzanim Farband, is the oldest and most prestigious cantor's association in America. This program guide features statements by the association's leading cantors of the time. Also included are many advertisements, illustrations, and tributes. No copies on OCLC anywhere. Very Good Condition. Rare. (MUSIC-6-15) (ID #36729) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


22. Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America. HAZONIM ZSHURNAL = CANTOR'S JOURNAL. New York: Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America, 1950. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo, 116 pages, 31cm. In English and Yiddish. The Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association, otherwise known as the Chazzanim Farband, is the oldest and most prestigious cantor's association in America. OCLC lists 3 copies worldwide (LOC, Brandeis, HUC), none in New York. Minor soiling to cover, otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-12) (ID #36726) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


23. Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America. 50TH ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL: ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH JUBILEE. New York: Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America, 1947. First edition. Publishers cloth with original boards. 4to, [332] pages. 32 cm. Illustrated. In English, and Yiddish. Yiddish section printed from back to front. Yiddish text has its own title page. Facsimile of congratulatory message from Harry Truman. Photographs throughout. Includes portraits and biographical sketches of member cantors, as well as music and advertisements. “The period from the end of the 19th century until World War II is described as the "Golden Era of Hazzanut. " Cantorial music had a singular appeal to the Jewish masses, who would fill their synagogues to overflowing in order to hear an outstanding hazzan. Improved communications enabled leading hazzanim to tour Jewish communities on a far greater scale than previously, thus increasing their reputations, sometimes to legendary proportions. They were equated with the great operatic tenors of the time, whose style they grew to imitate” (Jewish Minsters Cantors Association of America) Subjects: Jews -- Music. Yiddish language -- Texts. OCLC lists 12 copies worldwide. Bright and clean gold binding with light shelf-wear, pages fresh, very good condition. (MUSIC-5-45) (ID #36695) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


24. Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America. 50TH ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL: ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FIFTIETH JUBILEE. New York: Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America, 1947. First edition. Original gold paper wrappers. 4to, [332] pages. 32 cm. Illustrated. In English, and Yiddish. Yiddish section printed from back to front. Yiddish text has its own title page. Facsimile of congratulatory message from Harry Truman. Photographs throughout. Includes portraits and biographical sketches of member cantors, as well as music and advertisements. “The period from the end of the 19th century until World War II is described as the "Golden Era of Hazzanut. " Cantorial music had a singular appeal to the Jewish masses, who would fill their synagogues to overflowing in order to hear an outstanding hazzan. Improved communications enabled leading hazzanim to tour Jewish communities on a far greater scale than previously, thus increasing their reputations, sometimes to legendary proportions. They were equated with the great operatic tenors of the time, whose style they grew to imitate” (Jewish Minsters Cantors Association of America) Subjects: Jews -- Music. Yiddish language -- Texts. OCLC lists 12 copies worldwide. Bright gold wrappers with shelf-wear, pages fresh. Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-45A) (ID #36696) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


25. Weisser, Joshua, Ed. CHAZANUTH: 40TH ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL: PUBLISHED BY THE JEWISH MINISTERS CANTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTIETH JUBILEE. New York; The Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America, 1937. Publishers cloth. 4to. 112, [2], 272 p. Pages. 32 cm. Illustrated. First edition. In English, and Yiddish. Yiddish section printed from back to front. Yiddish text has its own title page. Fascimile of congratulatory message from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photographs throughout. Includes portraits and biographical sketches of member cantors, as well as music and advertisements. Articles by musiclogists A. Z. Idelsohn and Gerson Ephros, among others. “The period from the end of the 19th century until World War II is described as the "Golden Era of Hazzanut. " Cantorial music had a singular appeal to the Jewish masses, who would fill their synagogues to overflowing in order to hear an outstanding hazzan. Improved communications enabled leading hazzanim to tour Jewish communities on a far greater scale than previously, thus increasing their reputations, sometimes to legendary proportions. They were equated with the great operatic tenors of the time, whose style they grew to imitate” (Jewish Minsters Cantors Association of America) Editorial Committee: Joshua Weisser, Chairman, Jacob Beimel, Gershon Ephros, Pinchus Jassinowsky, Louis Lipitz, Joseph Morgenstern, Ephraim Spivack, Elias Zaludkowsky. Subjects: Jews -- Music. Yiddish language -- Texts. OCLC lists 4. (Yale, Bogazici Univ, HUC, Natl. Lib. Of Israel. ) Bright and clean gold binding with light shelf-wear, pages fresh, very good condition. (AMR-43-18) (ID #36628) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


26. Weisser, Joshua, Ed. CHAZANUTH: 40TH ANNIVERSARY JOURNAL: PUBLISHED BY THE JEWISH MINISTERS CANTORS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS FORTIETH JUBILEE. New York; The Jewish Ministers Cantors' Association Of America, 1937. Publishers cloth. 4to. 112, [2], 272 p. Pages. 32 cm. Illustrated. First edition. In English, and Yiddish. Yiddish section printed from back to front. Yiddish text has its own title page. Fascimile of congratulatory message from Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photographs throughout. Includes portraits and biographical sketches of member cantors, as well as music and advertisements. Articles by musiclogists A. Z. Idelsohn and Gerson Ephros, among others. “The period from the end of the 19th century until World War II is described as the "Golden Era of Hazzanut. " Cantorial music had a singular appeal to the Jewish masses, who would fill their synagogues to overflowing in order to hear an outstanding hazzan. Improved communications enabled leading hazzanim to tour Jewish communities on a far greater scale than previously, thus increasing their reputations, sometimes to legendary proportions. They were equated with the great operatic tenors of the time, whose style they grew to imitate” (Jewish Minsters Cantors Association of America) Editorial Committee: Joshua Weisser, Chairman, Jacob Beimel, Gershon Ephros, Pinchus Jassinowsky, Louis Lipitz, Joseph Morgenstern, Ephraim Spivack, Elias Zaludkowsky. Subjects: Jews -- Music. Yiddish language -- Texts. OCLC lists 4. (Yale, Bogazici Univ, HUC, Natl. Lib. Of Israel). Almost certainly Jacob Swartz's (founder) personal copy in puffy, faux leather boards and all pages gilt. Shelf wear with three inch tear to top left of cover board. Faded lettering on boards. internally Very Good Condition. (AMR-43-18A) (ID #36629) $150.00.

 

 

POPULAR YIDDISH SHEET MUSIC

 

 


27. Rosenblatt, Josef. SHOMER ISRAEL. New York; Jewish War Orphans Fund Of The Joint Distribution Committee Of The American Funds For Jewish War Sufferers, 1921. Original Illustrated Wraps. 4to. 6 pages. 31 cm. First edition. English and transliterated Hebrew words. For voice and piano. "Dedicated to and for the benefit of Jewish War Orphans' Fund. " Title page and verso of title page illustrated, with multiple portraits. Wraps printed in blue and brown ink. Music by Cantor Joseph Rosenblatt. Yossele Rosenblatt (1882–1933) “Known today as the quintessential virtuoso hazzan, Yossele Rosenblatt achieved virtually unparalleled fame as a cantor, serving important cantorial posts in Europe and New York, and recording and touring extensively to enthusiastic audiences. ” (Milken Archive) Subjects: Joint Distribution Committee of the American Funds for Jewish War Suffers. Jewish War Orphans' Fund. OCLC lists one copy (Natl Libr Israel). Very Good Condition Good Condition. (MUSIC-3-4A) (ID# 36730) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


28. Molly Picon; Ellstein, Abraham. I SING = IKH ZING. New York; Metro Music Co., 1939. Original Wraps. 4to. 5, [1] pages. 30 cm. First edition. Lyrics in Yiddish and romanized Yiddish. On cover: portraits of Molly Picon, Edmund Zayenda, and Abraham Ellstein. Music by Abraham Ellstein; lyrics by Molly Picon. Subjects: Songs, Yiddish. Picon, Molly. Zayenda, Edmund. Ellstein, Abraham, 1907-1963. OCLC lists 4 copies (HUC, NYPL, Florida, Harvard). Light wear to wraps; institutional stamps on verso, previous owners marker notes between the lines. Otherwise clean. Good- condition. (WOMEN-2-25) (ID #35789) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


29. Molly Picon; Ellstein, Abraham;. ABI GEZUNT: KEN MEN GLIKLACH SAIN. New York; Metro Music, 1939. Original Wraps. 4to. 5, [1] pages. 31 cm. First edition. Words in romanized Yiddish; also printed as text in Yiddish (p. [2]). "As sung by Molly Picon". "Joseph Green & Benjamin J. Weinberg present... Molly Picon in the sphinx film production "Mamele". Subjects: Musicals - Excerpts - Vocal scores with piano. Songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 8 copies. Institutional stamps on pen marks on verso, otherwise clean and fresh. Very good condition. (WOMEN-2-26) (ID #35790) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


30. Molly Picon; Ellstein, Abraham; Eva Franklin. TIEF VI DI NAKHT =DEEP AS THE NIGHT. New York; Metro Music, 1939. Original Wraps. 4to. 5, [1] pages. 31 cm. First edition. Words in romanized Yiddish and English; also printed as text in Yiddish and English on back cover. For Voice and Piano. Words and music by Abe Ellstein; as sung by the inimitable Molly Picon; English version by Eva Franklin. Subjects: Songs, Yiddish - United States. Songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 4 copies (JTSA, Florida, Harvard, Natl Libr Israel). Institutional stamps on verso, light wear and ageing. Good + condition. (WOMEN-2-24) (ID #35788) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


31. Parish, Mitchell; Alex Alstone; Goodhart; Nino D'Aurelio; Michael Edwards. MOM-E-LE = MOTHER DEAR. Boston; B. F. Wood Music, 1954. Original Wraps. 4to. 3, [1] pages. 31 cm. First edition. With Yiddish. For voice and piano, with chord symbols and ukulele diagrams. Words and music by Mitchell Parish, Alex Alstone and Al Goodhart; Italian version by Nino D'Aurelio; [piano score by Michael Edwards]. Subjects: Popular music - 1951-1960. OCLC lists 6 copies. Edge wear and soiling to wraps, institutional stamp on verso. Otherwise fresh. Good condition. (WOMEN-2-27) (ID #35791) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


32. Secunda, Sholom; William Siegel; Jacob Jacobs; Itzik Feld; Lucy Levin. DU FEHLST MIR: SUNG BY ITZIK FELD AND LUCY LEVIN IN SHOLOM SECUNDA'S OPERETTA LET'S GET MARRIED. New York: Trio Press, 1937. Original Wraps. 4to. 5, [1] pages. 32 cm. First edition. In Yiddish; Words in romanised Yiddish. Lomir khasseneh hoben. Du fehlst mir. Subjects: Songs with piano. Musicals - Excerpts - Vocal scores with piano. Songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 3 copies (Harvard, Cambridge, Florida). Institutional stamp on endpage, otherwise clean and fresh. Very good condition. (WOMEN-2-28) (ID #35792) $60.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


33. Yellen, Jack; Lew Pollack. A YIDDISHE MOMME. New York; Crawford Music Corporation, 1932. Original Wraps. 4to. 5, [1] pages. 32 cm. Second edition. For voice and piano. Lyric by Jack Yellen; music by Jack Yellen and Lew Pollack. A Yiddishe Momme. “This Song is also published with Jewish Lyrics”. First line of text: Of things I should be thankful for. “Copyright 1925 by Ager, Yellen & Bornstein; Copyright assigned 1932 to Jack Yellen … Copyright assigned 1932 to De Sylva, Brown & Henderson Inc. ” Subjects: Popular music - United States - 1921-1930. Songs with piano. Popular music. Songs, Yiddish. Songs with piano. OCLC lists 1 copy (York). Edges tattered and torn; institutional stamp on verso, otherwise clean. Fair condition. (WOMEN-2-23) (ID #35787) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


34. Yellen, Jack; Lew Pollack. YIDDISHE MOMME. New York; Ager, Yellen & Bornstein, Inc., 1925. Original Wraps. 4to. 5 pages. 32 cm. Standard edition. For voice and piano. Lyric by Jack Yellen; music by Jack Yellen and Lew Pollack. My Yiddishe Momme. “Also published in Yiddish”. First line of text: Of things I should be thankful for. Subjects: Songs with piano. Popular music. Songs, Yiddish. Popular music. Songs with piano. Songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 5 copies (JTSA, HUC, Florida, Brigham Young, Natl Libr Israel). Tattered edges, previously repaired with tape. Poor condition. (WOMEN-2-21) (ID #35785) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

OTHER YIDDISH

 

 


35. Konstantinowski, Moisés. יידישע און העברעאישע לידער פאר שול און היים און פאר יום־טובים און פייערונגען מיט מוזיק PARA LA ESCUELA Y EL HOGAR / YIDISHE UN HEBREISHE LIDER FAR SHUL UN HEYM UN FAR YOM-TOVIM UN FAYERUNGEN, MIT MUZIK = PARA LA ESCUELA Y EL HOGAR. Buenos Aires; "im Ayn Ani Li, Mi Ii", 1947. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 8vo. [xv,] 141 pages; 24 cm. In Yiddish and Hebrew with a Spanish back cover. Title translates into English as “Yiddish and Hebrew Songs for School and Home. ” Includes an introduction from the editor of “Di Presse, ” and words from the choral director at the Congregación Israelita in Buenos Aires. OCLC lists 6 copies worldwide, none outside of East Coast. Photograph of Konstantinowski on front cover. Ex-library and some discoloration on back cover. Scores are stylized and in very good condition. (MUSIC-7-15) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


36. Posner, Meyer. HARMONIE: TEORETISHER UN PRAKTISHER MUZIK-LEHRER. New York: Eureka Music Printing Press, 1924. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo, 143 pages. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants—songs Hebrew. Title translates into English as "Harmony: In Theory and Practice. " Meyer Posner (1890-1931) was born in Poland and emigrated to America in 1919 where he was heavily active in the Yiddish music world. He was the choir director for a number of synagogues and composed many highly respected choral arrangements, Yiddish folk tunes, and synagogue music. This is Posner's first published work and was succeeded by his 1928 "Elementarer Muzik Lere". OCLC lists six copies worldwide. Binding has been repaired, but internally very clean. Overall Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-11) (ID #36583) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


37. Zeligfeld, Zimrah; Kipnis, Menahem, compiler. FT|פאלקס־לידער : פון מ. קיפניסע און ז. זעליגפעלד׳ס קאנצערט־רעפעטואר. FOLKS-LIDER: FUN M. KIPNIS UN Z. ZELIGFELD'S KONTSERṬ-REPERṬUAR. Varshe [Warsaw]: A. Gitlin, 1930s. 1st edition. Period boards with original illustrated cover mounted on front, 12mo, 138 + [5] pages; 22 cm. In Yiddish. Complete Yiddish texts printed after each song. Contents: [1]. Folks-lider -- [2.] 80 Folks-lider. Yiddish folk songs for (medium) solo voice. Menahem Kipnis was "born in Ushomir, Ukraine in 1878. He was a singer, folklore collector, writer and photographer. From 1912 to 1932 he toured Poland, Germany and France, appearing in concerts with his wife Zimra Seligfeld in combined lecture - performances of the Jewish folk songs which he had collected and studied. He published collections of folk songs and songs for children, and was active in the Polish cantors' organization. He submitted a number of his photographs to the Forverts which were published in that newspaper in the 1920's. He died in 1942 in the Warsaw Ghetto. " (Guide to the Yivo Archives). SUBJECT(S): Folk songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide. Paper browning and fragile as expected. Rear hinge starting, but very usable. About Good- condition. (music-7-2). (ID #36739) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


38. Gershtein, Y. LIDER FAR A GEMISHTN KHOR [AUTHOR INSCRIBED]. Wilne [Vilna]: Tsentr' Bildungs Komitet, 1937. Only edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 12 pages. 31 cm. In Yiddish. Inscribed by composer. Title translates to “Songs for a Mixed Choir. ” OCLC lists 6 copies worldwide (YIVO, NLI, Stanford, Spertus, UMi, Gratz). Institutional stamp on cover. Paper wrappers are minorly edgeworn. 3 small pieces of tape on cover wrapper, though binding is sound. Pages brown. Interally Very Good. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-23) (ID #36797) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


39. Glatstein, Jacob; Lichtenstein, Isaac; Kon, Henoch. YOSL LOKSH FUN KHELEM. New York: Mahamadim, 1944. First edition. Original boards. 8vo. 47 pages. 22cm. In Yiddish. The title translates to "Yasel Loksh of Chelm. " Jacob Glatstein (1896–1971) was a Polish-born American Yiddish poet and literary critic, widely recognised as one of the greatest Yiddish poets of the 20th century. In this book, his poem "Yosl Loksh fun Chelem" is illustrated with drawings of Isaac Lichtenstein and accompanied with music by Henoch Kon. Only a small section of the front board's pastedown illustration remains, otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-60) (ID #36714) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


40. Kipnis, Menahem; Zimrah, Zeligfeld; Gladshteyn, Israel; Katznelson, Itzhak. FOLKS LIDER [BOUND WITH] 90 GEKLIBENE YUDISHE FOLKS LIDER, MIT NOTEN... GEZINGEN FUN ALE GRESTE YUDISHE FOLKS ZINGERS VI RUDINOV, RUT LEVIAS, VINOGRADOV, KIPNIS, ZELIGFELD, DAVIDOV, SIBIRIAKOV UN NOKH FIEL ANDERE. [BOUND WITH] GEZANG UN SHPIEL: DI ERSHT. SHPIEL- UN LIEDER-ZAMLUNG FAR YUDISHE KINDER. Varsha; A. Gitlin [AND] Ha-Or [AND] M. Goldfarb, 1928 [AND] 1926 [AND. All first edition. Original boards. 8vo, 138, 80, 132 pages. In Yiddish. Title translates to “Folk Songs” and “90 Selected Folks Songs with Notes” and “Singing and Playing: The former player and songs collection for Jewish children. ” Compilation of three Yiddish songbooks from 1920s Warsaw. Each publication offers a wide view of the many Yiddish genres, including: Yiddish folk songs: lyric-romantic and love songs, popular folksongs, religious, songs of the mitnagdim, Hassidic and Philosophic folksongs; humoristic and family songs; Yiddish-Ukrainian folksongs. Subjects: Folk-songs, Yiddish. Minor shelf wear; somewhat brittle pages as generally found, otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-5) (ID #36719) $275.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


41. Pinchus Kahanovich [Der Nister]. GEZANG UN GEBET. Kiev: Kunst-Ferlag, 1912. 1st edition. Original boards. 8vo. 81 pages. 27 cm. In Yiddish. Title translates to “Song and Dance” Der Nister’s third publication and his first book of poetry. Heavily centered around Jewish motifts and romantic imagery. Pinchus Kahanovic (1884-1950) was a well-known Yiddish poet, author, critic, and philosopher from Berdychiv. He was friends with Marc Chagal and was exiled from Russia by Stalin following WWII. OCLC lists 11 copies. Pages are edgeworn and brittle. Paper wrappers are loose. Preserved in cardboard binding. Overall Fair Condition. (YID-23-10) (ID #36799) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


42. Sholem Aleichem Shul. HUNDERT LIDER MIT MUZIK FAR SHUL UN HEYM [100 CANCIONES PARA EL HOGAR Y LA ESCUELA]. Buenos Aires: Sholem Aleichem Shul, 1947. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 102 pages, 27 cm. In Yiddish and Transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to: "100 Songs with Music for School and Home. " SUBJECTS: Songs, Yiddish. Folk songs, Yiddish. Folk songs, Yiddish. Songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide (GWU, FAU, Indiana, Gratz, NYPL, HUC, Harvard), none west of Indiana. Wear to covers with browning pages. Repair to spine. otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-34) (ID #36643) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


43. Weiner, Abrashe. UNZER GEZANG. Warsaw [Varshe]: Sotsialistishe Tashn Bibliotek, 1930. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 12mo, 93 pages, 14 cm. In Yiddish. The title translates as "Our Song. " This pocket size song book was part of a larger series that published pocket-sized socialist texts. OCLC lists 3 copies worldwide (JTS, Indiana U, Gratz), none west of the Mississippi. Minor soiling to cover, paper much better than generally seen from Yiddish books of this vintage. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-4) (ID #36718) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

SEFARDIC

 

 


44. Idelsohn, A. Z. אוצר נגינות ישראל. OTSAR NEGINOT YISRAEL. KEREKH 3: NEGINOT YEHUDE PARAS, BUKHARA VE-DAGISTAN. Berlin, B. Harz, 1922. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. viii, 51, 68 pages; 33 cm. In Hebrew. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: Songs of the Persian, Bukharian, and Dagestan Jews.” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C.E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila.’” (Wikipedia, 2016) SUBJECT(S): Jews -- Music. Synagogue music. Jewish chants. Cantillation. Backstop chipped, paper toning, otherwise Very Good Condition. (Music-7-19B) (ID #36824) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


45. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 3. GESÄNGE DER PERSISCHEN BUCHARISCHEN UND DAGHESTANISCHEN JUDEN. Berlin, B. Harz, 1922. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. viii, 51, 68 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: Songs of the Persian, Bukharian, and Dagestan Jews.” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C.E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila.’” (Wikipedia, 2016) SUBJECT(S): Jews -- Music. Synagogue music. Jewish chants. Cantillation. Light wear, Very Good Condition. (Music-7-19A) (ID #36823) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


46. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 5 GESÄNGE DER MAROKKANISCHEN JUDEN. Berlin, B. Harz, 1929. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. 117 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: Songs of the Moroccan Jews. ” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-21) (ID #36817) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


47. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 4. GESÄNGE DER ORIENTALISCHEN SEFARDIM. Berlin, B. Harz, 1923. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [xv], 280 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: Sephardic Oriental Songs. ” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-20) (ID #36816) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


48. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 2. GESÄNGE DER BABYLONISCHEN JUDEN. Berlin, B. Harz, 1922. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [ix], 140 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: Songs of the Babylonian Jews. ” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-19) (ID #36815) $100.00.

 

 

CHASIDUT

 

 


49. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 10. GESÄNGE DER CHASSIDIM. Berlin, B. Harz, 1932. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [xxvii], 72 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: Songs of the Chassidim. ” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-26) (ID #36822) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


50. Lichtenstein, Isaac. NIGGUN. New York: MacHmadim Art Editions, 1945. Hardcover, 4to, 32 pages, all illustrated, music, 31 cm. Lithographed. Includes music. Unaccompanied melodies “by Henech Kon and anonymous composers. ” The music is reproduced from manuscript copy. Other Titles: Melody. Minor shelf wear to cover. Very Good Condition. (Art-9-9A) (ID #36570) $35.00.

 

 

 

 

FOLK MUSIC

 

 


51. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 9. DER VOLKSGESANG DER OSTEUROPÄISCHEN JUDEN. Berlin, B. Harz., 1932. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [xl], 211 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: The Folk Song of the East European Jews. ” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-25) (ID #36821) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


52. Goldfarb, Samuel. JEWISH SONGS: PART I. New York: Bureau Of Jewish Education, 1925. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 12mo. 31 pages. 14cm. In English, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew. Songs include Palestine, My Palestine (sung to the tune of Maryland, my Maryland), Am Yisrael Chai, Hava Nagila, and many more (16 songs in total). Subjects: Songs and music. Songs, Hebrew. Samuel Goldbarb was often called "The father of Jewish music in America" and wrote such songs as "I Have a Little Dreidel" and "Oh, Once There Was a Wicked Wicked Man". SUBJECTS: Folk songs, Folk songs. Holidays. OCLC lists 6 copies worldwide with (NYPL, Stanford, HUC, Gratz, FAU, NLI). Two inch section of cover has come loose from binding. Missing bottom half of pages 5 and 6. Otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-54) (ID #36708) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


53. Roskin, Janot S. JÜDISCHE VOLKS-LIEDER: FÜR EINE SINGSTIMME MIT KLAVIERBEGLEITUNG. BAND II ONLY [INSCRIBED BY THE AUTHOR]. Berlin: Musikverlag Hatikwah, 1936. Original Cloth. 8vo. 1 score (59 pages); 27 cm. In Yiddish and German. Title translates into English as, “Jewish Folk Songs: For Songtime with Piano Accompaniment. Volume 2.” At the time of publication, Janot S. Roskin was actively involved as a composer for the Jüdischen Kulturbünde. He founded the Hatikvah music company in 1921, and refounded the company in the United States in 1941, after his emigration. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide. With original elaborately designed title page. Ex-library with Jewish institutional sticker usual markings, Roskin inscribed the book in 1940, “To Temple Israel.” Some wear on cover but overall in very good condition. (Muisc-7-5) (ID #36805) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

HAGADOT WITH MUSIC

 

 


54. Offenbach, Isaac Ben Judah. HAGADAH; ODER, ERZA HLUNG VON ISREALS AUSZUG AUS EGYPTEN: ZUM GEBRAUCHE BEI DER IM FAMILIENKREISE STATTFINDENDEN. FEIERLICHKEIT AN DEN BEIDEN ERSTEN ABENDEN DES MATZOTH-FESTES. Köln; Renard & Dubyen, 1838. Later Cloth. 8vo. 91, 7, [8] pages. 21 cm. First edition. Yaari 578. Yudlov 799. Yerushalmi 94. In Hebrew and German on opposite pages. With 8 leaves of music at rear. “Neu bearbeitet nebst einem Anhange zur Erklärung fremder Ausdrücke und mit Musik-Beilagen der alten, durch Tradition auf uns gekommenen und einigen neu komponirten Melodien, von J. Offenbach. ” Contains Had Gadya with pianoforte accompaniment. Two title pages. “Haggadah with German translation and six appended melodies, some traditional and some composed by... Isaac Offenbach, (1779–1850), hazzan. ” - EJ 2008. Bound in modern cloth-backed marbled boards. Subjects: Haggadot. Seder - Liturgy - Texts. Haggadot. Seder - Liturgy. Texts. Haggadah. OCLC lists 15 copies. One page missing from music (7 of 8 music leaves intact). Institutional stamp on verso of title page, light soiling and foxing to pages, otherwise clean and fresh. Good + condition. (HAG-16-6) (ID #35835) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


55. Binder, Abraham Wolf. SEDER MELODIES: THE HAGADDAH SET TO MUSIC: IN HEBREW AND ENGLISH: FOR THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL, CONGREGATIONAL SEDER AND HOME SERVICES [HAGADAH HAGGADAH]. New York; Bloch, 1925. Original Wraps. 12mo. 32 pages. 18 cm. First edition. Words in Hebrew (romanized). Sheet music. “Why is Passover a musical holiday? Because it marks the birth of Jewish music and of the Jewish national spirit expressed in song. … Let it therefore be the purpose of this little collection of Seder melodies to help celebrate the Feast of Freedom in a veritable Feast of Song. ” - p. [1]. Composed and edited by Abraham Wolf Binder (1895–1966), “an American Jewish composer and scholar active in the intellectual and artistic Jewish music circles of early 20th-century New York. Revered alike as a composer, pedagogue, and writer, Binder also founded the Jewish Music Forum. ” - Milken Archive. Subjects: Passover music. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide. Light soiling and wear to wraps, otherwise fresh. Good + condition. (HAG-16-14) (ID #35843) $100.00.

 

 

HOLOCAUST RELATED

 

 


56. Beker, Sonia Pauline. SYMPHONY ON FIRE: A STORY OF MUSIC AND SPIRITUAL RESISTANCE DURING THE HOLOCAUST [AUTHOR INSCRIBED]. New Milford, NJ: Wordsmithy, 2007. Original Wrappers. 8vo. 219 pages. 23 cm. Illustrated. First edition. Signed by author with inscription on title page. Contains black and white photographs, portraits and photographic reproductions of documents depicting and related to the Vilna Ghetto and the St. Ottilien Orchestra. Published in conjunction with the film “Creating Harmony: The Displaced Persons Orchestra of St. Ottilien. ” “Max Beker and Fania Durmashkin were accomplished musicians in pre-World War II Vilna. When the Holocaust destroyed their nurturing, loving families and came close to destroying them as well, music was their passport to survival and transcendence. They shared their life-affirming music with the inmates of the Vilna Ghetto, concentration, labor and Nazi POW camps, the St. Ottilien DP Camp and, finally, with the new family they created in America. ” (Back cover) Subjects: Jewish soldiers -- Poland -- Biography. Prisoners of war -- Biography. World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives. Women concentration camp inmates -- Biography. Jewish musicians -- Lithuania -- Vilnius -- Biography. Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945) -- Personal narratives. Regular shelf wear. Very Good condition. (HOLO2-116-7) (ID #34158) $30.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


57. Gezelshaft Kinderfraynt. MIR ZINGEN: ZAMLUNG FUN ARBETER – UN FOLKS-LIDER FAR KINDER, YUGNT UN DERVAKSENE. Paris: Gezelshaft Kinderfraynt, 1948. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 112 pages. 12mo. In Yiddish. Published for child and older survivors in France. Title translates as “Sing to Me: A Collection of Wokers’- and Folks-Songs for Children, Youth and Adults. ” Subjects: Children's music. OCLC lists one copy worldwide (Inst Soc Hist). Very Good Condition. Rare. (MUSIC-5-50) (ID #36700) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


58. Karas, Joza. MUSIC IN TEREZÍN 1941-1945. New York: Beaufort Books, 1985. Original Cloth. 8vo. Xxvii, 223 pages. 24 cm. Illustrated. First edition. Contains black and white line drawings, portraits and musical notation throughout. “When Hitler created the “model” camp at Theresienstadt (Terezin in Czech) for the better-known of Europe’s Jewish transportees, he gathered together many of the continent’s finest musicians. This examination of the associations, the compositions, the performances, and above all, the people of Terezin accentuates the role the active musical life played in the struggle for hope in these darkest of times. Subjects: Music -- Czech Republic -- Terezín (Ustecký kraj) -- History and criticism. Jews -- Czech Republic -- Terezín (Ustecký kraj) -- Music -- History and criticism. Dust jacket in very good condition, in protective mylar. Minimal shelfwear. Very Good + condition. (HOLO2-116-8) (ID #34159) $35.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


59. Ritterband, Chaim. 20 FORSKELLIGE MELODIER. Wilno: Druk Ekspres, 1938. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 12mo. 1 score, 45, [7] pages; 31 cm. In Danish with Yiddish. Title translates to English as, “20 Different Tunes. ” “One of the most memorable icons of Yiddish culture in Denmark was the celebrated musical talent of the Polish-born tailor Chaim Ritterband whose poetic texts and evocative songs captured not only the Yiddish-speaking emigrant Jews -- among the otherwise fully integrated Danish Jewry of the 1930’s and 40’s-- but also a similar European and American audience. With some 250 songs to his credit, some of them published with the sheet music in set of small book-form in both Vilna Poland and Copenhagen, his music has been performed-- if not also commercially recorded by several international vocal stars of his day. ” (scandinavianjewish, 2016) Published one year before the Nazi invasion of Vilna. OCLC lists 13 copies worldwide. Cover has some wear and Jewish institutional stamp. Score in very good condition. (Music-7-9) (ID #36809) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


60. Schwartz, Jacob. YARLICHER REPORT FUN REV. YAAKOV SCHWARTZ. New York: Hazanim Farband, 1943. Only edition. Original wrappers. 8vo. [4] pages. 23 cm. In Yiddish. Title translates to “Annual Report from Rev. Jacob Schwartz. ” In this annual report to the Chazzanim Farband, Rev. Schwartz, then president of the Farband, address his colleagues about world and communal affairs. The speech begins with “The world is in flames…” This was no doubt a somber speech given the 1943 publication date. OCLC does not list any copies. Rare Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-25) (ID #36800) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


61. Wiesel, Elie. ANI MAAMIN: A SONG LOST AND FOUND AGAIN = UN CHANT PERDU ET RETROUVE [SIGNED BY AUTHOR]. New York, Random House, 1973. Cloth. Large 8vo. 107, [1] pages. Music. 24 cm. In English and French. Stated First Edition. Special Edition for charter subscribers to “Moment. ” Signed by the author and composer on half-title page. One of 750 numbered copies. SUBJECT (S): Cantatas, Sacred -- Vocal scores with piano. Translation to French by Marion Wiesel. Music for the cantata composed by Darius Milhaud. Half-sheet notice from publisher laid in as well. Nice, clean copy with decorative endpages. Very good condition. (SPEC16-21). (ID #26836) $35.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


62. [Nazi Treasure] Federlein, Gottfried. SABBATH EVENING SERVICE FOR THE SYNAGOGUE. New York: Bloch, 1924. Period Cloth, 8vo, 24 pages, 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - Jewish chants-songs Hebrew. Gottfried Federlein (1883-1952) was a German-American organist, composer, and teacher. He rose to prominence during the early 20th century and published a variety of anthems, chamber music, church and synagogue music, and much more. His name has once again made its way into the news after it was rumored that Hitler encoded into one of Federlein's pieces directions to a hidden stash of gold and diamonds. Bound together with Morning Service for the Sabbath. Overall, Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-7) (ID #36578) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


63. [Nazi Treasure] Federlein, Gottfried. MORNING SERVICE FOR THE SABBATH. New York: Bloch, 1940. Period cloth. 8vo, 48 pages, 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants—songs Hebrew. Gottfried Federlein (1883-1952) was a German-American organist, composer, and teacher. He rose to prominence during the early 20th century and published a variety of anthems, chamber music, church and synagogue music, and much more. His name has once again made its way into the news after it was rumored that Hitler encoded into one of Federlein's pieces directions to a hidden stash of gold and diamonds. Bound together with Sabbath Evening Service for the Synagogue. Overall, Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-7A) (ID #36579) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

ZIONISM AND ERETZ ISRAEL

 

 


64. Hans, Nathan. FOLK SONGS OF THE NEW PALESTINE [FIRST SERIES NO. 2, 3, 4, 6]. New York: Hechalutz Organization And Masada, Youth Zionist Organization Of America, 1938-1939. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 7 pages per volume. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Hechalutz Movement was born out of the Hovevei Zion movement and sought to instill the pioneering spirit in Jewish youth around the world so they could effectively settle the Land of Israel. Contents: No. 2 Shepherd songs: Hinne achal'la bachalili (Lo I play upon my flute) / arranged by Paul Dessau. Ale giva (Atop a hill in Galilee) / arranged by Paul Dessau --no. 3. The builders: Brings the bricks (Havu L'venim) / arranged by Kurt Weill. Day after day) Gam hayom) / arranged by Darius Milhaud -- no. 4. Songs in summer time: Avatiach (A watermelon) / arranged by Ernst Toch. Salenu al ktefenu (Our baskets on our shoulders) / arranged by Stefan Wolpe. Hashkediya porachat (The almond tree is blooming) / arranged by Menashe Rabinovitz. Tel Aviv / arranged by Stefan Wolpe no. 6. Children's songs: Mi yivneh (Who will build) / arranged by Lazare Saminsky. Tapuach zahav (An orange) / arranged by Ernst Toch. Dunam po (A dunam here) / arranged by Frederick Jacobi. SUBJECTS: folks songs, Jewish. OCLC lists 14 copies worldwide. Some wear to paper wrappers, otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-43) (ID #36693) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


65. Kaplan, Shlomo [Shelomo]. SA-RON. [Tel Aviv]: Anaf Hasbarah Ve-Haskalah Ba-Matkal, 1949. First edition. Original paper wrappers with ornamented cover. 32mo, 216 pages, 10x13cm. In Hebrew. Title roughly translates to "Carry Song. " From the year after Israel’s Independence. "Shlomo Kaplan (1908-1974), one of the founders of choral music in Israel, was born in Russia and immigrated to the Land of Israel in 1927… In the early 1950s, Kaplan was appointed head of the music department at the Histadrut labor federation's executive committee. As part of this position, he was in charge of the choral activity in Israel and advanced choir singing in all collective agricultural labor settlements. He worked endlessly to develop Israeli music and produced generations of choir conductors and music lovers, in addition to being an outstanding artist himself. " (Man, YNET 2008) SUBJECTS: Military songs. Israel Defense Force. Hasbara. Palestine folk songs. Some wear to cover; loose table of contents, internally very clean with pages browning. Handwritten dedication to previous owner, perhaps by Shlomo Kaplan himself. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-58) (ID #36712) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


66. Skakovskii, P., Luboshitzki, Aaron. ארץ מולדת : שיר ציוני = Эрец моледес: Сiонистскій марш. ERETS MOLEDET: SHIR TSIYONI = ERETS MOLEDES: SIONISTSKII MARSH. Odessa: Izd-Vo Sionistskaia Piesn, 1900s. Original paper wrappers. 8vo, [3] pages, 24 cm. Printed music. Hebrew words transcribed in Cyrillic and printed as text in Hebrew. SUBJECTS: Songs, Hebrew. Jews -- Music. Zionism -- Songs and music. Jews. Songs, Hebrew. Zionism. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (NLI, LOC, Ohio State, Penn). Pages are browned. Otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-4-1) (ID #36358) $135.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


67. World Centre For Jewish Music In Palestine. מוסיקה יהודית : כתב־עת MUSICA HEBRAICA. Jerusalem, S. Levi, 1938. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 4to. 83 pages, 30 cm. In English, German, and Hebrew. Title translates into English as, “Jewish Music: Journal. ” “The World Centre for Jewish Music in Palestine (WCJMP) was founded by Salli Levi (1894-1951), an Exile dental surgeon and amateur musician who served the Frankfurt Jewish community as choral director and lecturer on Jewish music. Levi dreamed of a ‘world-wide network of Jewish musicians co-ordinated by a central organization situated in a new homeland…’ (He) saw the WCJMP as a centre for all Jewish musical life in Palestine and in the Diaspora, collecting and publishing Jewish musical works, uniting all jewish composers and musicians, establishing a journal, as wella s promoting performance and compasition. He was joined in this endeavor by Hermann Swet, a journalist and radio broadcaster who assumed the tast of editor for the Centre’s journal, Musica Hebraica. ” (World Centre for Jewish Music in Palestine, 1936-1940. Jewish Musical Life on the Eve of World War II) Contains an one page article in English and German describing the inaugural meeting sof the “World Jewish Center. ” Zionist leader Yitzhak Gruenbaum (1879-1970) presided over the meeting, which had “about 200 guests. ” Many famous 20th century composers made up WCJMP’s World Board & its Executive Council including Ernest Bloch, Darius Milhaud, Joseph Achron, Ernst Toch, and Solomon Rosowsky. Contains an introduction by Hermann Swet, and articles throughout by notable composers including Joseph Yasser and Max Brod. Several contain excerpts from notable scores, and some period advertisements throughout. SUBJECT(S): Jews -- Music -- Periodicals. Small stain on the bottom of a few pages. Good condition. (Music-7-18) $85.00.

 

 

YOUTH

 

 


68. Cejwin Camps. SONG BOOK OF THE CEJWIN CAMPS. New York: Cejwin Camps, 1920s. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 46 pages. 12mo. In English, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew and Yiddish. Cejwin Camps were "founded in 1919 by Albert and Bertha Schoolman, Jewish educators and fervent Zionists, the camp was a project of the Central Jewish Institute, created in 1916 'to integrate Judaism with the American way of life, '… Inspired by Mordecai Kaplan, founder of the Reconstructionist movement, the organization — and its camp ("Cejwin" stands for the "Central Jewish Institute") — is credited by the American Jewish Historical Society with creating 'what would become the first system of Jewish community and educational camps in the U. S. ' (Goldrich, The Jewish Standard 2008) Camp songs – Jewish music. Handwritten lyrics on back, some loose pages, overall moderately Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-51) (ID #36701) $135.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


69. Cejwin Camps. SONG BOOK OF THE CEJWIN CAMPS. New York: Cejwin Camps, 1930s. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 98 pages. 12mo. In English, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew and Yiddish. Cejwin Camps were "founded in 1919 by Albert and Bertha Schoolman, Jewish educators and fervent Zionists, the camp was a project of the Central Jewish Institute, created in 1916 'to integrate Judaism with the American way of life, ' according to a brief history of the organization on the Website of the Jewish Theological Seminary… Inspired by Mordecai Kaplan, founder of the Reconstructionist movement, the organization — and its camp ("Cejwin" stands for the "Central Jewish Institute") — is credited by the American Jewish Historical Society with creating 'what would become the first system of Jewish community and educational camps in the U. S. ' (Goldrich, The Jewish Standard 2008) Camp songs – Jewish music. Soiling to paper wrappers in addition to shelf wear. Former camper wrote name on title page. Internally Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-51A) (ID #36704) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


70. Coopersmith, Harry. LITTLE BOOKS OF JEWISH SONGS [SET OF 5]. Chicago: Board Of Jewish Education, 1928. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 12mo. 12, 12, 17, 17, 28 pages. 16cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Five booklets, each for a different occasion, with songs to be sung by Jewish children. Each pamphlet has a decorative frame on the cover, varied and appropriate to the subject matter. The pamphlets are for Sabbath chants, Purim, Pesah, Shovuoth and for Jewish Sunday Schools. The Shabbat and For Sunday School volume each have a table of contents. Compiled by Harry Coopersmith, who was "instrumental in improving the quality of teaching in various schools by instituting in-service courses, giving guidance to the teaching staff, and lecturing on music education in the Jewish school of New York. To stimulate teachers and students he compiled and edited numerous volumes of songs and two- and three-part choral settings for school and home use. " (Transcontinental Music, 2016) Subjects: Songs and music. Songs, Hebrew. Folk songs, Yiddish. Folk songs. Holidays. Very Good Condition throughout. (MUSIC-5-52) (ID #36706) $100.00.

 

 

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71. Haitmann, A.; Zuckermann, Hugo. VERLORENE JUGEND: FÜR EINE SINGSTIMME ODER GEIGE UND KLAVIER. Strasbourg: Haidmann, 1921. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 4 pages, 36cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to English as "Lost Youth: For Voice or Violin and Piano. " Lyrics by Hugo Zuckermann, music by A. Haitmann. Zuckermann was a famous Jewish-Austrian poet, lyricist, and Zionist. His work was compiled into one volume in 1915. Zuckermann was killed during WWI. Subjects: Songs, Hebrew. Songs, German. Songs, German. Songs, Hebrew. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide, none in the US. Some tearing to paper wrappers, music is clean, overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-7) (ID #36721) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


72. Haitmann, A.; Zuckermann, Hugo; Kwasnik, Oskar. HA-MIZRAH = DER MISRACH: FÜR GEIGE, TENOR ODER SOPRAN UND KLAVIER. 1920. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 4 pages, 36cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to English as "The East: For Violin, Tenor or Soprano, and Piano. " This collaborative piece of music features lyrics by Hugo Zuckermann, music by A. Haitmann, and translations by O. Kwassnik. Zuckermann was a famous Jewish-Austrian poet, lyricist, and Zionist. His work was compiled into one volume in 1915. Zuckermann was killed during WWI. Subjects: Songs, Hebrew. Songs, German. Songs, German. Songs, Hebrew. OCLC lists only 11 copies worldwide but only one in the US (Florida Atlantic U. ). Some tearing to paper wrappers, music is clean, overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-6) (ID #36720) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


73. Birnbaum, Abraham Baer [A. B. Birnbaum]. [OMANUT HA-HAZANUT] = DIE KUNST DES JÜDISCHEN KANTORATS: REZITATIVE, RESPONSORIEN, UND CHORE FÜR DEN JÜDISCHEN GOTTESDIENST [COMPLETE IN TWO VOLUMES]. Czenstochau: Verlag Liturgie, 1908. First edition. Period cloth, 8vo. 87, 90 pages, 31 cm. In transliterated Hebrew and German. Title translates as "The Art of the Hazzan: The Art of the Jewish Cantor: Recitation, Responses, and Choir for Jewish Worship. " A. B. Birnbaum was a Russian composer, cantor, and historian of Jewish music. Apart from Birnbaum's music compositions, he attempted to fill the gap in the written histories of Jewish music by published a short-lived magazine on Jewish music entitled "Yarchon LeChazzanim. " He later went on to publish a number of articles on the characteristics and transformation of the Jewish song in the weekly "Haolam". (Idelsohn, 1992). SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - “ Jewish chants. OCLC lists 8 copies worldwide (JTS, FAU, Harvard, Ohio State, Gratz, Monash, BL, and NLI). Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-27) (ID #36635) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


74. Deutsch, Moritz. BRESLAUER SYNAGOGENGESÄNGE: LITURGIE DER NEUEN SYNAGOGE. IN MUSIKGESETZT FÜR SOLO UND CHOR MIT UND OHNE ORGELBEGLEITUNG. Leipzig: Breitkopf & Hartel, 1880. First edition. Period cloth. 8vo. 102, 32, 9 pages, 34 cm. In transliterated Hebrew and German. Title translates to "Breslau Synagogue Music: Liturgy of the New Synagogue in Music Set for Solo and Chorus with and without Organ Monitoring. " "Moritz Deutsch (1818-1892) was born in Nikolsburg, Moravia and was identified at an early age as a prodigy in Talmudic studies. It was his vocal talent however that brought him to Vienna to study music and the cantorial tradition. In 1842 Deutsch was appointed assistant Cantor under Salomon Sulzer at the Liberal temple in Vienna. Deutsch was deeply influenced by Sulzer - &tm;s work to develop a new cantorial recitative style and liturgical arrangements for the choir. In 1844 Deutsch began working as chief cantor at the Reform Synagogue in Breslau where he formed and lead a choir. In addition, he received a teaching post at the Breslau Theological Seminary, where he taught cantorial music for over 30 years. In 1859, Deutsch helped to found an institute for cantorial training within the Theological Seminary. The support for the new institute marked a shift away from the meshorerim tradition of cantorial apprenticeships and new backing for official programs in teaching seminaries. He also composed choral arrangements for synagogue liturgy in the classical German style which were published in this collection. " (Jewish Music Research Center, 2016). SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - “ Jewish chants. OCLC lists 6 copies (BPL, JTS, HUC, Gratz, NLI, Augsburg), only 4 in the US. Wear to cover boards. Pages browning, otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-29) (ID #36638) $375.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


75. Ephros, Gershon. CANTORIAL ANTHOLOGY OF TRADITIONAL AND MODERN SYNAGOGUE MUSIC: ARR. FOR CANTOR AND CHOIR WITH ORGAN ACC. [VOLUMES 1-5 LACKING VOL 6, THUS NEARLY COMPLETE] [AUTHOR INSCRIBED]. New York: Bloch Pub., 1929-1957. Original cloth. 8vo, 169, 327, 395, 395, 345 pages. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants. V. 1. Rosh Hashonoh. --v. 2. Yom kippur. --v. 3. Sholosh r'golim. --v. 4. Shabbat. --v. 5. Y'mot hachol. Gershon Ephros was a famous, Polish-born cantor and composer. Apart from his career as a cantor at a number of synagogues, including Congregation Beth Elohim in New York, he also taught music at HUC. This set is Eprhos' most valued and well-known work. It contains compositions for the entire year and spans a variety of Jewish cultural groups. Wear to covers and spine with taping done to two pages in Volume I, otherwise internally Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-3) (ID #36574) $175.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


76. Gerovitsch, Elieser Ben Jizchok. SHIRE TEFILLAH: SINAGOGEN-GESÄNGE FÜR CANTOR UND GEMISCHTEN CHOR. Saint Petersburg: Publisher Unknown, 1897. Later boards. 4to, Two volumes: 154 pages, 15 pages. 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German with some Russian on title pages. Title translates into English as "Songs of Prayer: Synagogue Songs for Cantor and Mixed Choir". Eliezer Mordecai Gerovitsch (1844-1914) was a prominent Russian cantor and composer. He is perhaps best known as the composer of the common melody to Adon Olam. Contents: [v. 1]: Le-Yamim noraim -- Le-Shabat ule-Shalosh regalim -- Le-Tish`ah be-Av -- Le-nisuin -- Le-halivyat ha-met -- [v.2]: Zwei Psalmen. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 8 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-20) (ID #36593) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


77. Goldberg, Hirsch. GESÄNGE FÜR SYNAGOGEN: EINGEFAHRT IN DER SYNAGOGE ZU BRAUNSCHWEIG/ ZUSAMMENGESTELLT VON H. GOLDBERG; MIT EINEM VORWORTE VOM MUSIKDIREKTOR FREUDENTHAL. Braunschweig: Friedrich Vieweg Und Sohn, 1853. Original paper wrappers. 8vo, 48 pages, 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants—songs Hebrew. Hirsch Goldberg (1807-1893) was a prominent German, reform cantor. He served in Seesen from 1833 until 1842 and was then appointed as Chazzan in Brunswick. He is renowned for modernizing synagogue music with this volume being his foremost work. It is a collection of songs for solo and small choir in two parts. Additionally, Hirsch worked closely with Freudenthal, who is credited with writing En Kelohenu. Third edition. Internally very clean. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-8A) (ID #36584) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


78. Goldberg, Hirsch. GESÄNGE FÜR SYNAGOGEN: EINGEFAHRT IN DER SYNAGOGE ZU BRAUNSCHWEIG/ ZUSAMMENGESTELLT VON H. GOLDBERG; MIT EINEM VORWORTE VOM MUSIKDIREKTOR FREUDENTHAL. Braunschweig: Friedrich Vieweg Und Sohn, 1845. Period cloth. 8vo, 48 pages, 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants—songs Hebrew. Hirsch Goldberg (1807-1893) was a prominent German, reform cantor. He served in Seesen from 1833 until 1842 and was then appointed as Chazzan in Brunswick. He is renowned for modernizing synagogue music with this volume being his foremost work. It is a collection of songs for solo and small choir in two parts. Additionally, Hirsch worked closely with Freudenthal, who is credited with writing En Kelohenu. OCLC lists one copy at Israel's National Library and one at HUC. Wear to binding and boards, Internally very clean, about Very Good Condition overall. Internally very clean. (MUSIC-5-8) (ID #36580) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


79. Grünzweig, Adolf. MATEH AHRON: 40 CHOR- UND LYTHURGISCHE GESÄNGE FÜR DIE HOHEN FEIERTAGE; NEUJAHRS- UND VORSÖHNUNGSTAG. Budapest: W. Kunosy, 1893. First edition. Later boards. 8vo. 88 pages, 34 cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to "Mateh Aron: 40 Choral and Liturgical Chants for the High Holidays, New Year, and the Day of Atonement. " Grünzweig was the choir leader in Arad, Hungary from 1829-1905. He published two works, this being the last (Idelsohn, 1992). SUBJECTS: Judentum. Synagoge. Musikdruck. OCLC lists 4 copies (JTS, NLI, Augsburg, Gratz). Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-41) (ID #36691) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


80. Grünzweig, Adolf. KOL-RINNOH OROMHANGOK JUBEL-KLÄNGE: 40 SABBATH FEST UND GELEGENHEITS GESÄNGE. Budapest: Kunosy, 1899. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 100 pages, 31cm. In Hungarian, German, and transliterated Hebrew. Titles translates to "Kol Rinnoh: 40 Sabbath and Special Celebration Songs. ” Subjects: Synagoge. Musikdruck. Judentum. Grunzweig was the choir leader in Arad, Hungary from 1829-1905. For his 40 years of service to the Jewish community of Arad, he was awarded the Hungarian Civil Service medal. Subjects: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Synagogue music -- Festival services. Synagogue music -- High Holiday services. Synagogue music -- Festival services. Synagogue music -- High Holiday services. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists five copies (Hebrew College, HUC, Gratz, NLI, Frankfurt), none in New York. Spine rebacked. Paper wrappers minorly soiled. Some tape repairs previously done to front wrapper and first page of music. Overall Good- Condition. (MUSIC-6-30) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


81. Hast, Marcus. (AVODAT HA-KODESH) REV. M. HAST'S WORKS OF SACRED MUSIC: A COMPLETE EDITION OF TRADITIONAL AND ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS OF SYNAGOGUE MUSIC IN FOUR VOLUMES /. London, New York: The Bibliophile Press, Bloch, 1910. First editions. All four volumes bound together in black period cloth with gold gilt lettering. 8vo. 144, 191, 212, 63 pages. 28cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Marcus Hast (1840-1911) was an influential Polish cantor and composer. Though he published numerous musical compositions, this item remains his seminal work. Dedicated to Lord and Lady Rothschild, this four volume series is a comprehensive look at synagogue music at the turn of the century. The introduction outlines his compositional philosophy as: 1. Synagogue music must be "sui generis. " 2. It must faithfully interpret the meanings of the prayers. 3. It must not lack dignity. (Chazzanut Online, 2016) OCLC lists 27 copies worldwide. Minor shelf wear. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-2) (ID #36716) $350.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


82. Lachmann, J. [Isaak, Jisaak]. AWAUDAS JISROEIL: DER ISRAELITISCHE VORBETERDIENST; TRADITIONELLE SYNAGOGENGESÄNGE DES SUDDEUTSCHEN RITUS. Hurben: No Publisher, 1899. First edition. Original boards. 4to, 169 pages, 33 cm. Title Translates as "Avodat Yisrael: The Jewish Prayer Service. Traditional synagogue chants from the South-German Rite." SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - Day of Atonement services. Isaak Lachmann was a highly influential hazzan who was influenced by his Eastern European background in Dubno and his later years in Bavaria. Avodath Yisrael has been cited as a standard. OCLC lists two copies worldwide (JTS and the UL Amsterdam), none in the US outside New York. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-14) (ID #36587) $300.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


83. Lewandowski, L. [Louis]. TODAH VE-ZIMRAH = TODAH W'SIMRAH: VIERSTIMMIGE CHORE UND SOLI FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST MIT UND OHNE BEGLEITUNG DER ORGEL [ERSTER TEIL: SABBATH]. Frankfurt Am Main: J. Kauffmann, 1921. Later boards. 4to, 166 pages, 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Title translates into English as "Thanks and Praise:.Four-Part Choirds and Solo for Israelite Worship With and Without Support for Organ". Lewandowski was a "German composer of synagogal music; born at Wreschen, province of Posen, April 23, 1823; died Feb. 4, 1894, at Berlin. At the age of twelve he went to Berlin to study pianoforte and singing, and became solo soprano in the synagogue. He afterward studied for three years under A. B. Marx and also attended the school of composition of the Berlin Academy, where his teachers were Rungenhagen, Bach, and Grell. Graduated with high honors, he was appointed in 1840 choirmaster of the Berlin synagogue, in which capacity he rendered invaluable services in behalf of ritualistic music. His principal works are: 'Kol Rinnah u-Tefillah, ' for chorus; 'Todah u-Zimrah, ' for mixed chorus, solo, and organ; 40 psalms, for solo, chorus, and organ; symphonies, overtures, cantatas, and songs. … His arrangements of ancient Hebrew melodies for choir, cantor, and organ are considered masterly productions, and are characterized by great simplicity and a profound religious sentiment. Many of Lewandowski's pupils have become prominent cantors. " (JE 1906) SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. Seventh edition. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-19B) (ID #36592) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


84. Lowenstamm, Max G. ZEMIROT LE-EL HAI = S'MIROTH L'EL CHAJ; SYNAGOGENGESÄNGE FÜR SOLO, SOLI UND CHOR MIT ORGELBEGLEITUNG (AD LIBITUM) /. Leipzig: M. W. Kaufmann, 1890s. No Date (1890s). Period cloth, 8vo. 108 pages, 31 cm. In transliterated Hebrew and German. Lowenstamm (1814-1881) was an influential German cantor and composer. He was the disciple of Salomon Sulzer. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - “ Jewish chants. OCLC lists 8 copies worldwide (JTS, Spertus, Brandeis, NLI, FAU, Gratz, HUC, NYPL), Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-28) (ID #36636) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


85. Naumbourg, Samuel. ZEMIROT YISRAEL I: CHANTS LITURGIQUES DES GRANDES FETES [VOLUME I ONLY]. Leipzig; M. W. Kaufmann, 1864. Original boards. 4to, 349 pages, 33 cm. Second edition. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Samuel Naumbourg (1815–1880), was a "hazzan, composer, and writer. Born in Dennelohe, near Ansbach (Bavaria), the descendant of almost ten generations of south German hazzanim, Naumbourg received his musical education at Munich and sang there in Maier Kohn 's synagogue choir. After an engagement as choirmaster in Strasbourg, he came to Paris in 1843. In 1845 he was appointed first hazzan at the synagogue in the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, under the sponsorship of Jacques Fromental Halévy and with the government authorization to carry out his plans for a thorough reform of liturgic music (which had lapsed into disorder after the death of Israel Lovy in 1832). In 1847 he published the first two volumes of his Zemirot Yisrael (vol. 1 for the Sabbath, vol. 2 for the High Holidays), with vol. 3 Hymnes et Psaumes added when the work was reissued in 1864 (repr. 1874, 1954). Naumbourg's Zemirot Yisrael achieved an influence comparable to the works of his senior Solomon Sulzer and his junior Louis Lewandowsky. The pieces are set for hazzan and 2- to 4-part choir, with some organ accompaniments and, apart from Naumbourg's own compositions and arrangements, include some melodies by Lovy and two works by Halévy and Meyerbeer. About half of the pieces are based on traditional material, mainly south German. The others reflect the various styles then current in the Parisian grand opera, which 'gave to Naumbourg's work some international features and helped it to become widely known, and much liked and used' (Idelsohn). " - EJ 2008. OCLC lists 14 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Very Good Condition with beautiful title page. (MUSIC-5-16A) (ID #36607) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


86. Naumbourg, Samuel. ZEMIROT YISRAEL II: CHANTS LITURGIQUES DES GRANDES FETES [VOLUME II ONLY]. Leipzig; M. W. Kaufmann, 1847. First edition. Original boards. 4to, 349 pages, 33 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Samuel Naumbourg (1815–1880), was a "hazzan, composer, and writer. Born in Dennelohe, near Ansbach (Bavaria), the descendant of almost ten generations of south German hazzanim, Naumbourg received his musical education at Munich and sang there in Maier Kohn 's synagogue choir. After an engagement as choirmaster in Strasbourg, he came to Paris in 1843. In 1845 he was appointed first hazzan at the synagogue in the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, under the sponsorship of Jacques Fromental Halévy and with the government authorization to carry out his plans for a thorough reform of liturgic music (which had lapsed into disorder after the death of Israel Lovy in 1832). In 1847 he published the first two volumes of his Zemirot Yisrael (vol. 1 for the Sabbath, vol. 2 for the High Holidays), with vol. 3 Hymnes et Psaumes added when the work was reissued in 1864 (repr. 1874, 1954). Naumbourg's Zemirot Yisrael achieved an influence comparable to the works of his senior Solomon Sulzer and his junior Louis Lewandowsky. The pieces are set for hazzan and 2- to 4-part choir, with some organ accompaniments and, apart from Naumbourg's own compositions and arrangements, include some melodies by Lovy and two works by Halévy and Meyerbeer. About half of the pieces are based on traditional material, mainly south German. The others reflect the various styles then current in the Parisian grand opera, which 'gave to Naumbourg's work some international features and helped it to become widely known, and much liked and used' (Idelsohn). " - EJ 2008. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition with beautiful title page. (MUSIC-5-16) (ID #36589) $325.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


87. Naumbourg, Samuel. ZEMIROT YISRAEL: CHANTS RELIGIEUX DES ISRAELITES [VOLUME III ONLY]. Leipzig; M. W. Kaufmann, 1864. Later boards. 4to, 349 pages, 33 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Samuel Naumbourg (1815–1880), was a "hazzan, composer, and writer. Born in Dennelohe, near Ansbach (Bavaria), the descendant of almost ten generations of south German hazzanim, Naumbourg received his musical education at Munich and sang there in Maier Kohn 's synagogue choir. After an engagement as choirmaster in Strasbourg, he came to Paris in 1843. In 1845 he was appointed first hazzan at the synagogue in the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, under the sponsorship of Jacques Fromental Halévy and with the government authorization to carry out his plans for a thorough reform of liturgic music (which had lapsed into disorder after the death of Israel Lovy in 1832). In 1847 he published the first two volumes of his Zemirot Yisrael (vol. 1 for the Sabbath, vol. 2 for the High Holidays), with vol. 3 Hymnes et Psaumes added when the work was reissued in 1864 (repr. 1874, 1954). Naumbourg's Zemirot Yisrael achieved an influence comparable to the works of his senior Solomon Sulzer and his junior Louis Lewandowsky. The pieces are set for hazzan and 2- to 4-part choir, with some organ accompaniments and, apart from Naumbourg's own compositions and arrangements, include some melodies by Lovy and two works by Halévy and Meyerbeer. About half of the pieces are based on traditional material, mainly south German. The others reflect the various styles then current in the Parisian grand opera, which 'gave to Naumbourg's work some international features and helped it to become widely known, and much liked and used' (Idelsohn). " - EJ 2008. OCLC lists 7 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition with beautiful title page. (MUSIC-5-17) (ID #36590) $205.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


88. Naumbourg, Samuel. RECUEIL DE CHANTS RELIGIEUX ET POPULAIRES DES ISRAELITES. Leipzig, M. W. Kaufmann, 1874. 1st edition. Period Cloth, 8vo. Xlvi, 114 pages, 28 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - Jewish chants-songs Hebrew. Samuel Naumbourg was a French chazzan and composer who was most active during the mid-19th century. "Born in Dennelohe, near Ansbach (Bavaria), the descendant of almost ten generations of south German hazzanim, Naumbourg received his musical education at Munich and sang there in Maier Kohn's synagogue choir. After an engagement as choirmaster in Strasbourg, he came to Paris in 1843. In 1845 he was appointed first hazzan at the synagogue in the Rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth, under the sponsorship of Jacques Fromental Halévy and with the government authorization to carry out his plans for a thorough reform of liturgical music. (Jewish Virtual Library, 2013)" OCLC reports 4 copies of this edition worldwide (JTS, Harvard, HUC, NLI), None west or south of Cincinnati. Overall, Very Good Condition. (ID #36577) $250.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


89. Rossi, Salomon; Naumbourg, Samuel. CANTIQUES DE SALOMON ROSSI: HEBREO. HASHIRIM ASHER LISHLOMO PREMIERE PARTIE: CHANTS, PSAUMES ET HYMNES A 3,4,5,6,7, ET 8 VOIX TRANSCRITS ET MIS EN PARTITION D'APRES L'ORIGINAL (VENISE 1620) PAR S. NAUMBOURG MINISTRE OFFICIANT AU EMPLE CONSISTORIAL. DEUXIEME PARTIE CHOIX DE MADRIGAUX A 5 VOIX TRANSCRITS D'APRES LES EDITIONS PRINCIPES (VENISE 1600-1607) PAR VINCENT D"INDY PUBLIES PAR S. NAUMBOURG. Paris: Naumbourg, 1877. First edition. Original translucent wrappers bound into later black cloth with gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. ([4], 24, [8]pp., 152 pages of Music, [2 blanc]; [6], 50 pages of Music, [1], 50 pages of Music). In Italian, Hebrew, and French. The titles translate into English as “Hymns of Solomon Rossi: Hebrew. Shlomo’s Songs. ” Solomon Rossi was a "rabbi and composer [who] lived in Mantua during the latter part of the sixteenth and the beginning of the seventeenth century. He came from an old Mantua family in which the traditional belief had been preserved that its ancestors had been taken as prisoners to Rome under Titus and Vespasian. In 1587 Rossi was engaged as musician and singer at the ducal court of Vincenze I. Of Mantua, where his sister Europa was employed as a singer. That Rossi stood in high favor at this court is evidenced by the fact that he was allowed to appear in public without the yellow badge which other Mantua Jews were at that time obliged to wear. Rossi was a skilled contrapuntist, and he worked assiduously to compose synagogal music with which the old sacred melodies of Zion might be harmoniously combined. " (EJ, 1906) OCLC lists 27 copies worldwide. Minor shelf wear. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-3) (ID #36717) $475.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


90. Rose, Alfred. SCHIRE JAAKOW: GEMISCHTE- UND MANNERCHORE, SOLI UND REZITATIVE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST, MIT UND OHNE BEGLEITUNG DER ORGEL. Hannover: Arnold Simon, 1914. First edition. Later boards. 4to, 223 pages, 33 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Germany -- Hannover. Jews -- Germany -- Hannover -- Music. Jews. Synagogue music. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Very Good Condition with beautiful title page. (MUSIC-5-23) (ID #36608) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


91. Rosenthal, Siegmund. DREI GESÄNGE AUS DEM "HALLEL" 1. HAUDU; 2. ONO; 3. BORUCH HABO (FUR TRAUUNGEN). Frankfurt A. M.: J. Kauffmann, 1883. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 7 pages, 22 cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to "Three Chants from the Hallel. " Siegmund Rosenthal was choir director for the new synagogue of Israel in Frankfurt am Main. SUBJECTS: Judentum. Synagoge. Musikdruck. OCLC lists 15 copies with only two in the U. S. (JTS and HUC). Loose title page, otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-40) (ID #36690) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


92. Rosowsky, Boruch Leib. Rosowsky, Solomon Ed. SHIRE TEFILAH [SCHIREI THEFILOH]: ZWEITER TEIL /. Berlin: Juwal, Verlagsgesellschaft Fur Judische Musik, 1924. Later boards. 4to, 121 pages. 33 cm. In Hebrew and German. Title translates into English as "Songs of Prayer: Part Two". Barch Leib Rosowky (1841-1919) was a prominent Lithuanian cantor. Though he turned down all opportunities to record and most opportunities to perform, his cantorial skills and religious piety made him an important figure in the history of Jewish music. He was the father of another prominent cantor and editor of this volume, Solomon Rosowsky SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festial services. High Holiday services. Third edition. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-22) (ID #36595) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


93. Rubin, David. TEMPEL-GESÄNGE FÜR CHOR UND SOLOSTIMMEN. Prag, 1868. 1st edition. Original boards. 8vo, 135 pages, 26 cm. Date is from foreword. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music. Jewish hymns. Psalms (Music) Choruses, Sacred. Choruses, Sacred. Jewish hymns. Psalms (Music) Synagogue music. David Rubin was a prominent Austro-Hungarian music teacher and composer. He founded a prestigious school of music, which he headed for more than 35 years. He was best known through his work as choir director in Prague but his compositions soon spread throughout Europe. OCLC lists no copies of this apparent 1st edition from 1868, and only two copies worldwide of an edition identified as 1870 (Gratz and NLI), none in the US outside Philadelphia. Binding repaired. Attractive, but worn, cover with gold, gilt lettering. Internally very clean. Overall Good Condition. Rare. (MUSIC-5-12) (ID #36585) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


94. Schlesinger, S. [Sebastian Benson]. COMPLETE MUSICAL SERVICE FOR DAY OF ATONEMENT: EVENING, MORNING, AFTERNOON, MEMORIAL AND CONCLUDING, ACCORDING TO THE UNION PRAYER BOOK. New York; Cincinnati: Jewish Book Concern, Bloch Pub. Co., 1944. Original boards. 4to, 169 pages, 33 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Day of Atonement services. "Sebastian Benson Schlesinger (Hamburg, 1837-1917, France) studied in Boston, where later for years he was German consul, and, though assuming to be but an amateur, composed many graceful songs and piano-pieces. (American Music and Musicians, 1920) " Schlesinger also studied under the famous Otto Dresel. OCLC lists three copies worldwide at NYPL, American Jewish U, and the Spertus Inst. Of Jewish Studies. Minor wear to boards. Overall Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-13) (ID #36586) $60.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


95. Stark, Edward J. SEFER ANIM ZEMIROTH: MUSICAL SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR. New York: Bloch Pub., 1930. 8vo. 120 pages, 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants. This volume follows the Union Prayer Book for Jewish Worship. The service begins with Psalm CXXX and ends with Yigdal. Edward Stark was among the first American cantors and was a disciple of Salomon Sulzer and Alois Kaiser, considered to be the first. Words in Hebrew (romanized), English & German. Minor wear to covers. Black cloth with gold gilt lettering. Overall, Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-5) (ID #36576) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


96. Stark, Edward J. SEFER ANIM ZEMIROTH: MUSICAL SERVICE FOR THE EVE OF ATONEMENT [BASS AND SOPRANO]. New York: Bloch Pub., 1957. Later boards. 8vo. 180 pages, 180 pages. 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants. This two volume musical service (bass and soprano) follows the Union Prayer Book for Jewish Worship. The service begins with Psalm CXXX and ends with Yigdal. Edward Stark was among the first American cantors and was a disciple of Salomon Sulzer and Alois Kaiser, considered to be the first (Wikipedia, 2016). Both volumes have some shelf wear but are internally clean. Black cloth with gold gilt lettering. Overall, Good+ condition. (MUSIC-5-4) (ID #36575) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


97. Weingberg, Jacob. SABBATH EVE SERVICE [BOUND WITH] THE 92ND PSLAM [BOUND WITH] SABBATH MORNING SERVICE. New York: Bloch Publishing Company [And] New York: Transcontinental, 1935 [AND] 1957 [AND. All first editions. Multiple items rebound in black cloth with gold gilt lettering. 8vo. 40, 54, 39, 31 pages. 26 cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. "Jacob Weinberg (7 July 1879 – 2 November 1956) was a Russian-born Jewish composer and pianist who composed over 135 works for piano and other instruments. He was one of the founders of the Jewish National Conservatory in Jerusalem before immigrating to the U. S. Where he became 'an influential voice in the promotion of American Jewish music' from the 1940s until his death. " (Wikipedia, 2016) SUBJECTS: Synagogue music. Some wear to cover, otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-57) (ID #36711) $55.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


98. Weintraub, Hirsch. SHIRE BET ADONAI [SCHIRE BETH ADONAI], ODER TEMPELGESÄNGE FÜR DEN GOTTESDIENST DER ISRAELITEN. Leipzig: M. W. Kaufmann, 1901. Original cloth with gold gilt lettering. 8vo. 254 pages, 32 cm. In transliterated Hebrew and German. Title translates into English as "Songs for the House of God, Or Synagogue Music for Israelite Worship. " Hirsch Weintraub, son of composer Salomon Weintraub, was a Polish hazzan and composer who in many ways picked up where Salomon Sulzer left off after news of his transformative synagogue services travelled eastward. As a young man, Weintraub travelled to Vienna to study this new style. He was appointed chief cantor of the synagogue in Koenigsburg, Germany. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music. OCLC lists 11 copies. Very minor shelf wear. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-32) (ID #36641) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


99. Weiss, Jacob. MUSIKALISCHE SYNAGOGEN-BIBLIOTHEK: OTSAR SHIRE YESHURUN = OZAR SCHIRE JESCHURUN: COLLECTION OF SYNAGOGICAL MUSIC /. Wien: Eigenthum Des Herausgebers, 1881. First edition. Period cloth. 8vo, 192 pages. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music – Jewish chants—songs Hebrew. This collection of music is arranged for harmonium and organ and fit for divine service as well as for private use. Contents include Psalm 118, 66, 137, and Hymns ranging from Anim Zemiorth to En Kelohenu and Adon Olam. OCLC lists four copies (NYPL, Yale, HUC, NLI), none west or south of Cincinnati. Some wear to binding, but internally very clean. Overall Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-10) (ID #36582) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


100. Wodak, Meyer. HA- MENATSEAH: SCHULE DES ISR. CANTORS [COMPLETE IN TWO PARTS]. [Wien]: Selbstverl., 1898, 1898. First edition. Period board. 4to. 324 pages. 31cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. The title translates to "The Triumphant: School of Hebrew Cantors. ” Meyer Wodak (1838-1902) was a Hungarian composer and cantor who led congregations in a number of Hungarian cities. This text is perhaps the most authoritative and comprehensive presentation of the Jewish liturgical tradition in 19th century Hungary (Kalib, 2005). OCLC lists 15 copies worldwide. Title page present in smaller size facsimile only. Spine on vol. 1 is starting. Minor wear to boards. Internally Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-19) (ID #36793) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


101. Bloch, Ernest. AVODATH HAKODESH: SACRED SERVICE. C. C. Birchard & Company: Boston, 1934. First edition. Original Paper Wrappers 8vo. 60 pages, 27 cm. SUBJECTS: Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices) with orchestra -- Chorus scores without accompaniment. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. This piece was commissioned by Temple Emanu-El and explores the passion of the Shabbat morning service as outlined by the Union Prayer Book. Bloch, the Swiss-American composer, composed dozens of pieces of theater, orchestra, piano, orchestra, and more. His work is highly emotive and rooted in his Jewish background. Internally very clean with some wear to cover and three binder holes. (MUSIC-5-1) (ID #36572) $30.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


102. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 6. DER SYNAGOGENGESÄNG DER DEUTSCHEN JUDEN IM 18. JAHRHUNDERT. Berlin, B. Harz, 1932. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [xxi], 234 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: The Synagogue Song of the German Jews in the 18th century.” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-22) (ID #36818) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


103. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 8. DER SYNAGOGENGESÄNG DER OSTEUROPÄISCHEN JUDEN. Berlin, B. Harz, 1932. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [xxxiv], 143 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: The Synagogue Song of the East European Jews” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-24) (ID #36820) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


104. Kwartin, Zavel. SMIROTH ZEBULON; RECITATIVE FÜR KANTOREN = DEM ANDENKEN MEINER ELIEBTEN GOTTSELIGEN ELTERN SMIROTH ZEBULON ERSTES WERK: RECITATIVE FÜR KANTOREN. New York: [Publisher Not Identified], 1928. First edition. Later boards with original paper wrappers inside. 8vo. 65 pages, 26 cm. In Yiddish, German, Hebrew, and Transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to: "Songs of Zebulon: Recitations for Cantors. " Zanwel Kwartin is considered by many to be one of the greatest hazzanim of all time, even gaining the nickname "Prince of the Omud", since no one could compare to him while he was at the bimah. Prior to moving to the U. S., Kwarting officiated in Vienna, St. Petersburg, and Budapest. His recordings were widely sought after and in 1919 after a successful US concert tour, he took up residence at Temple Emanuel in Brooklyn - &tm;s Boro Park. While in Brooklyn both his reputation and the number of his phonograph recordings grew. He immigrated to Israel in 1926, returning to the USA eleven years later to officiate at a synagogue in New Jersey. Kwartin - &tm;s compositions combine the traditional mood of the prayers with beautiful melodies. SUBJECTS: Songs, Yiddish. Folk songs, Yiddish. Folk songs, Yiddish. Songs, Yiddish. OCLC lists 20 copies worldwide. Ex-library with usual markings. Pages lightly soiled and browning, otherwise Good Condtion. (MUSIC-5-35) (ID #36644) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


105. Alman, Samuel. SHIRE BET-HA-KENESET [VOLUME 1]. Tel Aviv - Berlin; Hotsa'at Yuval, 1925. Later Cloth. 4to. 161 pages. 32 cm. First edition. In Hebrew (and transliterated Hebrew). 'Synagogue Compositions'. Published by Yuval (Juwal) of Berlin and Tel Aviv. Elaborately designed title page. For Mixed Chorus with and without Cantor. Volume two was later published at Oxford in 1938. Printers errors page printed on last leaf. Samuel Alman (1877–1947), “composer of synagogue and secular music. Alman was born in Sobolevka, Podolia. From 1895 until 1903 he studied at the Odessa and Kishinev conservatories. While at Kishinev, he was strongly influenced by the cantor Razumni. After the Kishinev pogrom (1903) Alman went to London where he attended the Royal College of Music, and wrote a biblical opera King Ahaz (performed in 1912). He served as choirmaster of various London synagogues (notably at Humpstead) and Jewish choral groups. Alman's style was deeply rooted in the Southern Russian cantorial tradition, and he owed much to the choral technique of the meshorerim ('choristers'), as heard in the compositions of N. Spivak. He solved the problem of modern harmonization by following (especially in his instrumental works) the impressionistic style of Debussy. Alman succeeded in preserving the melodic features and deep sentiments of the Eastern European Ashkenazi chant, often creating a mystical atmosphere. Among his published works are Shirei Beit ha-Knesset, 2 vols. (1925, 1938), for cantor and choir; Psalm 15 (1915) for chorus and organ, and Psalm 133 (1934) for chorus and piano; 'Mi addir' and 'Sheva berakhot' (1930) for cantor and organ; Ethics of the Fathers (1928); many arrangements of Yiddish folk songs; and compositions for strings including the quartet suite Ebraica (1932). In addition, he edited Shirei Rozumni (1930) and the supplement to F. L. Cohen's Voice of Prayer and Praise (1933). ” - 2008 EJ. From the library of the famous Cantor Wolf Hecker, with his named embossed on front cover by his binder. Subjects: Synagogue music. Jewish chants. OCLC lists 11 copies. Very good condition. (GER-44-11) (ID #36571) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


106. Alman, Samuel. SHIRE BET-HA-KENESET: SYNAGOGUE COMPOSITIONS [VOLUME II ONLY]. London: Oxford University Press, 1938. 1st edition. Later boards. 4to, 184 pages. 33 cm. First edition. In Hebrew (transliterated) and English. For Mixed Chorus with and without Cantor. Volume two was published separately (later) at Oxford in 1938. Printers errors page printed on last leaf. Samuel Alman (1877–1947), “composer of synagogue and secular music. Alman was born in Sobolevka, Podolia. From 1895 until 1903 he studied at the Odessa and Kishinev conservatories. While at Kishinev, he was strongly influenced by the cantor Razumni. After the Kishinev pogrom (1903) Alman went to London where he attended the Royal College of Music, and wrote a biblical opera King Ahaz (performed in 1912). He served as choirmaster of various London synagogues (notably at Humpstead) and Jewish choral groups. Alman's style was deeply rooted in the Southern Russian cantorial tradition, and he owed much to the choral technique of the meshorerim ('choristers'), as heard in the compositions of N. Spivak. He solved the problem of modern harmonization by following (especially in his instrumental works) the impressionistic style of Debussy. Alman succeeded in preserving the melodic features and deep sentiments of the Eastern European Ashkenazi chant, often creating a mystical atmosphere. Among his published works are Shirei Beit ha-Knesset, 2 vols. (1925, 1938), for cantor and choir; Psalm 15 (1915) for chorus and organ, and Psalm 133 (1934) for chorus and piano; 'Mi addir' and 'Sheva berakhot' (1930) for cantor and organ; Ethics of the Fathers (1928); many arrangements of Yiddish folk songs; and compositions for strings including the quartet suite Ebraica (1932). In addition, he edited Shirei Rozumni (1930) and the supplement to F. L. Cohen's Voice of Prayer and Praise (1933). ” - 2008 EJ. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (HUC, Oxford, Harvard, TAU). Minor wear to edges. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-20) (ID #36606) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


107. Baer, Abraham. BA`AL TEFILAH. BAAL T'FILLAH; ODER DER PRACTISCHE VORBETER. VOLLSTÄNDIGE SAMMLUNG DER GOTTESDIENSTLICHEN GESÄNGE UND RECITATIVE DER ISRAELITEN NACH POLNISCHEN, DEUTSCHEN (ASCHK'NASISCHEN) UND PORTUGIESISCHEN (SEPHARDISCHEN) WEISEN NEBST ALLEN DEN. GOTTESDIENST BETREFFENDEN RITUELLEN VORSCHRIFTEN UND GEBRAUCHEN (DINIM U-MINHAGIM). Frankfurt A. Main: J. Kauffmann, 1883? Publishers cloth with original boards. 8vo. 358 pages. 31 cm. In German, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to “Baal Tefillah or the Cantor’s Practice: Complete Collection of Worship Songs and Recititations of the Israelities by Polish, German (Ashkenazi), and Portugese (Sephardic) Modes Together with All the Relevant Rules and Ritual Service Use. ” Abraham Baer (1834-1894) was a Russian-German composer, cantor, and intellectual. His primary work focused on traditional Jewish melodies. The culmination of his research can be found in this work. It is "an almost complete collection of Jewish traditional melodies, of which a second revised and enlarged edition (358 pp. Folio) appeared in 1883. The work contains fifteen hundred and five melodies, in German, Polish, and Portuguese (Sephardic) versions, and is divided into four parts: (1) for the services on week-days; (2) for Sabbath; (3) for the three festivals Pesah, Shabu'ot, and Sukkot; (4) for the two great holidays, Rosh ha-Shanah and Yom ha-Kippurim; together with an appendix containing notes on the liturgy, the reading of the Torah, and directions and formulas for writing betrothal and marriage contracts. The collection is more complete in German and Polish melodies than in Portuguese. Occasionally a fourth version is appended, called by the compiler "Neue Weise, " but this seems to be his own composition or that of other modern cantors. The collection is of great value both to the student and the practical cantor. " (EJ, 1906) Subjects: Synagogue music. Jewish chants. Jewish chants. Synagogue music. Heavy wear to boards. Water stains throughout. Binding repaired. (MUSIC-5-46) (ID #36697) $140.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


108. Binder, A. W. EVENING SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR [BOUND WITH] MORNING SERVICE FOR THE NEW YEAR [BOUND WITH] AFTERNOON SERVICE FOR THE DAY OF ATONEMENT [BOUND WITH] N'ILAH SERVICE: CONCLUDING SERVICE FOR THE DAY OF ATONEMENT. Cincinnati, Ohio: Hebrew Union College, 1940 [AND] 1956 [AND. First editions. Various items rebound in black cloth with gold gilt lettering. 8vo. 40, 54, 39, 31 pages. 26 cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Abraham Wolf Binder (1895–1966) “was an American Jewish composer and scholar active in the intellectual and artistic Jewish music circles of early 20th-century New York. Revered alike as a composer, pedagogue, and writer, Binder also founded the Jewish Music Forum. As a composer, Binder is remembered chiefly for his numerous liturgical choral settings, which include many individual prayers as well as entire services. Some of his once-popular earlier works, such as his children’s oratorio Judas Maccabeus (1919), are long forgotten, but many of his later prayer settings became part of the standard repertoire in Reform congregations and are sung to this day. He also wrote several classically oriented Hebrew and Yiddish art songs, which may be considered worthy components of the aggregate American Jewish lieder repertoire. ” (Milken Archive) SUBJECTS: Synagogue music. Some wear to cover, otherwise Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-56) (ID #36710) $55.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


109. Friedmann, Aron. SCHIR LISCH'LAUMAU: CHASONUS (VOR ALLEM NACH DEN TRADITIONELLEN WEISEN): FÜR DAS GANZE LITURGISCHE JAHR. Berlin: Deutsch-Isrealitischen Gemeindebunde, 1901. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 328 pages, 34cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to English as "Song for Solomon: Chazzanut (especially after the traditional way): For the Entire Liturgical Year. " Aron Friedman (1855 – 1936) was born in Szaki, Lithuania and studied in Berlin. He was appointed chief hazzan of the Old Synagogue of the Berlin community in 1882 and held the post until 1923. He received the title of Koeniglicher Musikdirektor, Royal Academy of Art, Berlin, 1907. In 1901, he published Shir li-Shelomoh, a collection of cantorial music in traditional style for the prayers of the year. He also wrote Der Synagogale Gesang (1904) and Lebensbilder beruhmter Kantoren (3 vols., 1918-1927), containing biographies of 19th century hazzanim. (Jewish Music Research Centre, 2016). Contents are: 1.T. Wochentags Gesänge -- 2.T. Sabbath Gesänge -- 3.T. Gesänge für die drei Feste -- 4.T. Gesänge für das Neujahr und Versahnungsfest. Subjects: Songs, Hebrew. Songs, German. Songs, German. Songs, Hebrew. OCLC lists 16 copies worldwide (all in Germany). Binding repaired. Wrappers are brittle and chipped. Some chipping to initial pages. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-10) (ID #36724) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


110. Friedmann, Aron. FÜNF MUSSAF K'DUSCHOS: FÜR KANTOR MIT ORGELBEGLEITUNG /. Berlin: Selbstverlag, 1922. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 17 pages, 35cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to English as "Five Mussaf Kedushot: For Cantor with Organ Accompaniment" Aron Friedman (1855 – 1936) was born in Szaki, Lithuania and studied in Berlin. He was appointed chief hazzan of the Old Synagogue of the Berlin community in 1882 and held the post until 1923. He received the title of Koeniglicher Musikdirektor, Royal Academy of Art, Berlin, 1907. In 1901, he published Shir li-Shelomoh, a collection of cantorial music in traditional style for the prayers of the year. He also wrote Der Synagogale Gesang (1904) and Lebensbilder beruhmter Kantoren (3 vols., 1918-1927), containing biographies of 19th century hazzanim. (Jewish Music Research Centre, 2016). Subjects: Songs, Hebrew. Songs, German. Songs, German. Songs, Hebrew. OCLC lists 11 copies worldwide, none in the US. Cover is browning with minor chips, overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-9) (ID #36723) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


111. Henle, Moritz. LITURGISCHE SYNAGOGEN-GESÄNGE FÜR SOLO GEMISCHTEN CHOR UND ORGEL [BOUND WITH] UNESANE TOKEF LITURGISCHER SYNAGOGENGESÄNG FÜR KANTOR, GEMISCHTEN CHOR, UND GEMEINDEGESÄNG MIT ORGELBEGLEITUNG [BOUND WITH] DER VEREHRLICHEN DIREKTION UND REPRASENTANZ. DES ISRAELITISCHEN TEMPEL-VERBANDS IN HAMBURG [BOUND WITH] DER VEREHRLICHEN DIREKTION UND REPRASENTANZ. Frankfurt [AND] Leipzig: J. Kaufmann, (1903) [AND] 1913 [A. (1903) [AND] 1913 [AND] 1904. All three are first edition. Period board. 8vo. 39, 11, 12 pages. 26 cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Moritz Henle was a German composer and cantor within the Reform movement. “Henle composed mostly for mixed choirs accompanied by organ, revolutionary at the time, given the traditionally strict separation of men and women in the synagogue. During Henle's thirty-four years as main cantor in Hamburg, he also worked as an author, developed the choirs of the reform synagogue, trained future singers and cantors, and was chairman of the German Association of Cantors for more than fifteen years. ” (Wiki, 2016). The final item in this volume, Der Verehrlichen Direktion und Reprasentanz” is extremely rare, with OCLC listing not a single holding worldwide. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-21) (ID #36795) $275.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


112. Housman, Rosalie. TEMPLE SERVICE FOR SABBATH MORNING [BOOK ADVERTISEMENT]. New York; Bloch, [1924]. Original Wraps. 12mo. [4] pages. 18 cm. First edition. Front wrap portrait of Rosalie Housman. “Temple service for Sabbath morning: arranged according to the Union Prayer Book, for Cantor, Choir and Organ. By Rosalie Housman. Organ Part Edited by Dr. William Carl. 13 Numbers, 36 Pages … $1.00.” Advertisement for the Temple Service Music book, with content list, biography of Miss Rosalie Housman, and press coverage. Subjects: Synagogue music - Sabbath services. Rosalie Housman. Book Advertisement – Temple Service for Sabbath Morning (1924). Ephemera – Book Advert. Worn, previously folded; otherwise fresh. Only 10 copies of the book this advertises on OCLC; none appear to include this illustrated promotional booklet. Good + condition. (WOMEN-2-38) (ID #35805) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


113. Lewandowski, L. [Louis]. TODAH VE-ZIMRAH = TODAH W'SIMRAH: VIERSTIMMIGE CHORE UND SOLI FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST MIT UND OHNE BEGLEITUNG DER ORGEL [ZWEITER THEIL: FESTGESÄNGE]. Berlin: Ed. Bote & G. Bock, 1876-1882. Later boards. 4to, 338 pages, 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Title translates into English as "Thanks and Praise:. Four-Part Chords and Solo for Israelite Worship With and Without Support for Organ. ” Lewandowski was a “German composer of synagogal music; born at Wreschen, province of Posen, April 23, 1823; died Feb. 4, 1894, at Berlin. At the age of twelve he went to Berlin to study pianoforte and singing, and became solo soprano in the synagogue. He afterward studied for three years under A. B. Marx and also attended the school of composition of the Berlin Academy, where his teachers were Rungenhagen, Bach, and Grell. Graduated with high honors, he was appointed in 1840 choirmaster of the Berlin synagogue, in which capacity he rendered invaluable services in behalf of ritualistic music. His principal works are: 'Kol Rinnah u-Tefillah, ' for chorus; 'Todah u-Zimrah, ' for mixed chorus, solo, and organ; 40 psalms, for solo, chorus, and organ; symphonies, overtures, cantatas, and songs. … His arrangements of ancient Hebrew melodies for choir, cantor, and organ are considered masterly productions, and are characterized by great simplicity and a profound religious sentiment. Many of Lewandowski's pupils have become prominent cantors. ” (JE 1906) SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-19) (ID #36604) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


114. Lewandowski, L. [Louis]. TODAH VE-ZIMRAH = TODAH W'SIMRAH: VIERSTIMMIGE CHORE UND SOLI FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST MIT UND OHNE BEGLEITUNG DER ORGEL [BOTH PARTS]. [BOUND TOGETHER WITH KOL RINNAH U-TFILLAH]. Frankfurt a. Main: J. Kauffmann, Verlag, 1921. Later boards. 4to,166 AND 338 pages, 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Two volumes [Erster Teil: Sabbath and Zweiter Teil: Festgesange]. Title translates into English as "Thanks and Praise:. Four-Part Chords and Solo for Israelite Worship With and Without Support for Organ. ” Lewandowski was a “German composer of synagogal music; born at Wreschen, province of Posen, April 23, 1823; died Feb. 4, 1894, at Berlin. At the age of twelve he went to Berlin to study pianoforte and singing, and became solo soprano in the synagogue. He afterward studied for three years under A. B. Marx and also attended the school of composition of the Berlin Academy, where his teachers were Rungenhagen, Bach, and Grell. Graduated with high honors, he was appointed in 1840 choirmaster of the Berlin synagogue, in which capacity he rendered invaluable services in behalf of ritualistic music. His principal works are: 'Kol Rinnah u-Tefillah, ' for chorus; 'Todah u-Zimrah, ' for mixed chorus, solo, and organ; 40 psalms, for solo, chorus, and organ; symphonies, overtures, cantatas, and songs. … His arrangements of ancient Hebrew melodies for choir, cantor, and organ are considered masterly productions, and are characterized by great simplicity and a profound religious sentiment. Many of Lewandowski's pupils have become prominent cantors. ” (JE 1906) SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning and occasionally edgeworn. Tear to title page of second part. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-18) (ID #36756) $300.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


115. Lewandowski, L. [Louis]. TODAH VE-ZIMRAH = TODAH W'SIMRAH: VIERSTIMMIGE CHORE UND SOLI FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST MIT UND OHNE BEGLEITUNG DER ORGEL [ERSTER TEIL: SABBATH]. Frankfurt a. Main: J. Kauffmann, Verlag, 1876-1882. Later boards. 4to,166 pages, 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Title translates into English as "Thanks and Praise:. Four-Part Chords and Solo for Israelite Worship With and Without Support for Organ. ” Lewandowski was a “German composer of synagogal music; born at Wreschen, province of Posen, April 23, 1823; died Feb. 4, 1894, at Berlin. At the age of twelve he went to Berlin to study pianoforte and singing, and became solo soprano in the synagogue. He afterward studied for three years under A. B. Marx and also attended the school of composition of the Berlin Academy, where his teachers were Rungenhagen, Bach, and Grell. Graduated with high honors, he was appointed in 1840 choirmaster of the Berlin synagogue, in which capacity he rendered invaluable services in behalf of ritualistic music. His principal works are: 'Kol Rinnah u-Tefillah, ' for chorus; 'Todah u-Zimrah, ' for mixed chorus, solo, and organ; 40 psalms, for solo, chorus, and organ; symphonies, overtures, cantatas, and songs. … His arrangements of ancient Hebrew melodies for choir, cantor, and organ are considered masterly productions, and are characterized by great simplicity and a profound religious sentiment. Many of Lewandowski's pupils have become prominent cantors. ” (JE 1906) SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 9 copies worldwide. Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-19B) (ID #36754) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


116. Lewandowski, Louis. KOL RINNAH U-TEFILAH: EIN-UND ZWEISTIMMIGE GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHE GOTTESDIENST. [BOUND WITH TODAH W'SIMRAH]. Berlin, Berlin: Bote & Bock, 1876-1882. Original boards. 4to, 153 pages, 33 cm. Both parts bound together. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Louis Lewandowski (1821 – 1894) has had a tremendous impact on synagogical music. This volume is his principal work for cantors and contains a variety of melodies for Mincha, Maariv, Shacharit, and more. Apart from his liturgical work, Lewadowski also composed symphonies, songs, and psalms, while also teaching. OCLC lists two copies worldwide (JTS and the UL Amsterdam). Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Page 35 is taped at bottom. Some pencil notes. Binding is starting. Previous owner's signature on title page. Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-17) (ID #36755) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


117. Lewandowski, Louis. KOL RINNAH U-TEFILAH: EIN-UND ZWEISTIMMIGE GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHE GOTTESDIENST. Berlin, Berlin: Bote & Bock, 1876-1882. Period boards. 4to, 153 pages, 33 cm. Both parts bound together. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Louis Lewandowski (1821 – 1894) has had a tremendous impact on synagogical music. This volume is his principal work for cantors and contains a variety of melodies for Mincha, Maariv, Shacharit, and more. Apart from his liturgical work, Lewadowski also composed symphonies, songs, and psalms, while also teaching. OCLC lists two copies worldwide (JTS and the UL Amsterdam). Title page and first 36 pages have water stain on bottom right corner. Does not affect text. Previous owner's stamp on title page.Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Page 35 is taped at bottom. Some pencil notes. Overall Good- Condition. (MUSIC-6-17A) (ID #36757) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


118. Lewandowski, Louis. KOL RINNAH U-TEFILAH: EIN-UND ZWEISTIMMIGE GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHE GOTTESDIENST. Berlin, Berlin: Druck von Rosenthal & Co., 1900. Original boards. 4to, 153 pages, 33 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Louis Lewandowski (1821 – 1894) has had a tremendous impact on synagogical music. This volume is his principal work for cantors and contains a variety of melodies for Mincha, Maariv, Shacharit, and more. Apart from his liturgical work, Lewadowski also composed symphonies, songs, and psalms, while also teaching. OCLC lists two copies worldwide (JTS and the UL Amsterdam). Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Page 35 is taped at bottom. Some pencil notes. Binding is starting. Previous owner's signature on title page. Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-15A) (ID #36753) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


119. Lewandowski, Louis. KOL RINAH U-TEFILAH: EIN-UND ZWEISTIMMIGE GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHE GOTTESDIENST. Frankfurt Am Main; J. Kaufmann, 1921. Original boards. 4to, 153 pages, 33 cm. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Louis Lewandowski (1821 – 1894) has had a tremendous impact on synagogical music. This volume is his principal work for cantors and contains a variety of melodies for Mincha, Maariv, Shacharit, and more. Apart from his liturgical work, Lewadowski also composed symphonies, songs, and psalms, while also teaching. OCLC lists two copies worldwide (JTS and the UL Amsterdam). Minor wear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-15) (ID #36588) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


120. Matz, Rev. Jacob. KOL JACOB: CHASONUS FÜR DAS GANZE LITURGISCHE JAHR = THE VOICE OF JACOB: SYNAGOGUE MUSIC FOR THE WHOLE LITURGICAL YEAR. London: Mazin & Co., 1912. First edition. Original boards. 8vo. 215 pages. 31 cm. This book of chants, hymns, and choral works was written by Matz over the course of his 37 years as chazzan. For 10 years, he was oberkantor in Mitau. He then moved on to the New Synagogue in Manchester where he no doubt sang for some highly influential English Jews. Thus this volume is dedicated to Alfred de Rothschild in commemoration of his seventieth birthday. Songs range from Yehi Razon to Melech Elion. Binding is starting. Portrait of Jacob Matz. 14 copies on OCLC. All pages clean. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-27) (ID #36802) $75.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


121. Saminsky, Lazare. SABBATH EVENING SERVICE ACCORDING TO THE UNION PRAYER BOOK [BOUND WITH] SABBATH MORNING SERVICE ACCORDING TO THE UNION PRAYER BOOK [BOUND WITH] HOLYDAY SERVICES: HYMNS AND RESPONSES FOR ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR. New York: Bloch Publish Company, 1930 [AND] 1929. All first editions. Original paper wrappers rebound in black cloth with gold gilt lettering on spine. 8vo. 47 pages. 22cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Lazare Saminsky was a famous Russian-Jewish composer and conductor. While a student in St. Petersburg, he founded the Society for Jewish Folk. After emigrating to the United States in 1920, he became a board member of the International Composers Guild and music director of Temple Emanu-El Synagogue in New York. He composed the pieces for sale here on behalf of Temple Emanu-El. Minor shelf wear. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-1) (ID #36715) $350.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


122. Sulzer, Salomon. SHIR ZION: A FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE [100TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION]. New York: Bloch, 1904. 100th anniversary edition. Period boards. 8vo. 1 score (32 pages); 27 cm. In Hebrew, words in Hebrew and English. “Salomon Sulzer (1804 -1890) was an Austrian hazzan (cantor) and composer… In 1820 Sulzer was appointed cantor at Hohenems, where he modernized the ritual, and introduced a choir. At the instance of Rabbi Isaac Noah Mannheimer of Vienna he was called to the Austrian capital as chief cantor in 1826. There he reorganized the song service of the synagogue, retaining the traditional chants and melodies, but harmonizing them in accordance with modern views… His responses are tuneful, and though more melodious than the choral chant of the Catholic Church, show a strong resemblance to it. In all his compositions strict attention is paid to the Hebrew text; and a scrupulous adherence to syntactic construction is observed throughout... Universally recognized as the regenerator of synagogal music, he has been called the "father of the modern cantorate… ‘Shir Tziyyon’ … established models for the various sections of the musical service—the recitative of the cantor, the choral of the choir, and the responses of the congregation—and it contained music for Sabbaths, festivals, weddings, and funerals which has been introduced into nearly all the synagogues of the world. In the compilation of this work he was assisted by some of the best musical composers of Vienna. ” (Wikipedia, 2016) This edition of Shir Zion was printed by the Society of American Cantors in commemoration of the 100th birthday of Sulzer. SUBJECT(S): Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 12 copies worldwide. Some notes and markings throughout. Front hinge starting. Good condition. (Music-7-4) (ID #36804) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


123. Sulzer, Salomon; Sulzer, Joseph. DUDAIM: GESÄNGE FÜR DEN GESAMTEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST; FÜR SOLOSTIMME, QUARTETT, CHOR, MIT U. OHNE ORGELBEGLEITUNG. Leipzig: Kaufmann, 1928. Later boards with original paper wrappers inside. 8vo. 55 pages. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to "Mandrakes: Chants for The Whole Israelite Worship; For Solo Voice, Quartet, Choir, With or Without Organ Monitoring. " Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) was an Austrian cantor and composer. He was appointed chief cantor of Vienna in 1826 and went on to reorganize the synagogue service. (EJ 1906) This arrangement pays tribute to Reuben's fragrant Mandrakes. “When Jacob came out from the field in the evening, Leah went out to meet him and said, ‘You must come in to me, for I have hired you with my son’s mandrakes. ’ So he lay with her that night. And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son” (Gen. 30: 16–17). SUBJECTS: Judentum. Synagoge. Musikdruck. OCLC lists 17 copies of which only 5 are in the US. Previous owner's bookplate on inside of front cover. Gold gilt lettering on cover. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-42) (ID #36692) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


124. Sulzer, Salomon. Sulzer, Joseph Ed. SCHIR ZION [SHIR TSIYON]; GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST [INCOMPLETE]. Frankfurt Am Main: J. Kauffmann, 1922. Later boards. 4to, 347 pages. 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Title translates into English as "Song of Zion: Songs for the Israelite Worship". Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) was an Austrian cantor and composer. He was appointed chief cantor of Vienna in 1826 and went on to reorganize the synagogue service. Shir Tsiyon "established models for the various sections of the musical service-the recitative of the cantor, the choral of the choir, and the responses of the congregation-and it contained music for Sabbaths, festivals, weddings, and funerals which has been introduced into nearly all the synagogues of the world. In the compilation of this work he was assisted by some of the best musical composers of Vienna." EJ 1906 Contents: Sabbathgesange -- Gesänge für die drei Feste -- Gesänge für das Neujahr und den Versahnungstag -- Gesänge bei Confirmationen, Trauungen, Leichenbestattungen und bei verschiedenen anderen Gelegenheiten. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 21 copies worldwide. Lacks pages 348-544. Contains previous owners's bookplate, owner's stamp on title page. Pages are browning. Minor soiling to some pages' corners. Page 262 taped. Some pencil notes. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-21B) (ID #36758) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


125. Sulzer, Salomon. Sulzer, Joseph Ed. SCHIR ZION [SHIR TSIYON]; GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST [COMPLETE SET. INCLUDES APPENDICES]. Frankfurt Am Main: J. Kauffmann, 1922. Later boards. 4to, 456 pages. 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Title translates into English as "Song of Zion: Songs for the Israelite Worship". Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) was an Austrian cantor and composer. He was appointed chief cantor of Vienna in 1826 and went on to reorganize the synagogue service. Shir Tsiyon "established models for the various sections of the musical service—the recitative of the cantor, the choral of the choir, and the responses of the congregation—and it contained music for Sabbaths, festivals, weddings, and funerals which has been introduced into nearly all the synagogues of the world. In the compilation of this work he was assisted by some of the best musical composers of Vienna. " EJ 1906 Contents: Sabbathgesange -- Gesänge für die drei Feste -- Gesänge für das Neujahr und den Versahnungstag -- Gesänge bei Confirmationen, Trauungen, Leichenbestattungen und bei verschiedenen anderen Gelegenheiten. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 15 copies worldwide. Minor shelfwear to covers. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-21AB) (ID #36605) $275.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


126. Sulzer, Salomon. Sulzer, Joseph Ed. SCHIR ZION [SHIR TSIYON]; GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST [COMPLETE SET]. Frankfurt Am Main: J. Kauffmann, 1905. Later boards. 4to, 456 pages. 33 cm. In Hebrew (transliterated) and German. Title translates into English as "Song of Zion: Songs for the Israelite Worship". Salomon Sulzer (1804-1890) was an Austrian cantor and composer. He was appointed chief cantor of Vienna in 1826 and went on to reorganize the synagogue service. Shir Tsiyon "established models for the various sections of the musical service-the recitative of the cantor, the choral of the choir, and the responses of the congregation-and it contained music for Sabbaths, festivals, weddings, and funerals which has been introduced into nearly all the synagogues of the world. In the compilation of this work he was assisted by some of the best musical composers of Vienna." EJ 1906 Contents: Sabbathgesange -- Gesänge für die drei Feste -- Gesänge für das Neujahr und den Versahnungstag -- Gesänge bei Confirmationen, Trauungen, Leichenbestattungen und bei verschiedenen anderen Gelegenheiten. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Festival services. High Holiday services. Festival services. High Holiday services. OCLC lists 21 copies worldwide. Gold gilt lettering on cover spelling out Rev. Jacob Schwartz (former cantor at Congregation Bnai Jeshurun in NYC). Also, additional page bound in featuring his picture. Covers are considerably edgeworn. Binding repair. Pages are browning. Very Good Condition internally. (MUSIC-5-21A) (ID #36598) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


127. Sulzer, Joseph; Sulzer, Salomon. ZIKARON: GEDENKBLÄTTER: XX GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST; FÜR SOLO (CANTOR), CHOR UND ORGEL. Wien [Vienna]: Lewy, Jos. Eberle, 1890. First edition. Original photographic paper wrappers. 4to. 108 pages. 31cm. Includes tissued frontis portrait of S. Sulzer. In German and transliterated Hebrew. The title translates to "Commemorative Chant Songs for Jewish Worship: For Solo (Cantor), Choir, and Organ. " Salomon Sulzer (1804 -1890) was an Austrian hazzan (cantor) and composer… In 1820 Sulzer was appointed cantor at Hohenems, where he modernized the ritual, and introduced a choir. At the instance of Rabbi Isaac Noah Mannheimer of Vienna he was called to the Austrian capital as chief cantor in 1826. There he reorganized the song service of the synagogue, retaining the traditional chants and melodies, but harmonizing them in accordance with modern views… His responses are tuneful, and though more melodious than the choral chant of the Catholic Church, show a strong resemblance to it. In all his compositions strict attention is paid to the Hebrew text; and a scrupulous adherence to syntactic construction is observed throughout... Universally recognized as the regenerator of synagogal music, he has been called the "father of the modern cantorate… ‘Shir Tziyyon’ … established models for the various sections of the musical service—the recitative of the cantor, the choral of the choir, and the responses of the congregation—and it contained music for Sabbaths, festivals, weddings, and funerals which has been introduced into nearly all the synagogues of the world. In the compilation of this work he was assisted by some of the best musical composers of Vienna. ” (Wikipedia, 2016) Subjects: Synagogue music. Choruses, Sacred (Mixed voices, 4 parts) with organ. Musikdruck. Judentum. Synagoge. OCLC lists six copies (Harvard, Frankfurt, British Lib, NLI, Gratz, Coburg), only 2 in the US and none in New York nor West of Philadelphia. Hinge repaired. Spine rebacked. Wrappers are a bit soiled. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-29) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


128. Wolf, Leopold. HEILIG IST DER HERR DER HEERSCHAREN: KEDUSCHA III. Leipzig: M. W. Kaufmann, 1915. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 4 pages, 35cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to English as "Holy is the Lord of hosts: Keduscha III. " Subjects: Songs, Hebrew. Songs, German. Songs, German. Songs, Hebrew. OCLC lists 10 copies worldwide, none in the US. Cover has some soiling and chips, music score is completely legible with minor tears, overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-8) (ID #36722) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


129. Wolf, Leopold. KEDUSCHA FÜR KANTOR-SOLO MIT ORGELBEGLEITUNG. Leipzig: M. W. Kaufmann, 1908. 1st Edition. Original Paper Wrappers. 4to. 1 score (s) (5 pages); cm (fol. ) In German. Title translates to English as, “Keduscha: For Solo Cantor with Organ Accompaniment. ” Subjects: Songs, Hebrew. Songs, German. Songs, German. Songs, Hebrew. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (HUC, NLI). Some tears along the edges score is not effected. About good condition. (ID #36807) $110.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


130. Zilberts, Zavel. NGIONTH YISRAEL [NEGINOT YISRAEL]: PART 1. SERVICE FOR SABBATH EVENING [BOUND WITH] MUSIC FOR THE SYNAGOGUE CONTAINING MUSIC SETTINGS FOR ALL NEW ADDITIONS TO THE REVISED UNION PRAYER BOOK, FIVE ANTIPHONAL RESPONSES FOR CANTOR AND CONGREGATION FOR THE. SABBATH EVE SERVICES AND TWO CHANTS FOR CANTOR WITH ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENTSABBATH EVE SERVICES AND TWO CHANTS FOR CANTOR WITH ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENTFOR THE SABBATH EVE SERVICES AND TWO CHANTS FOR CANTOR WITH ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT. New York: Bloch Publishing Company [AND] New York: Board Of American Hazan-Ministers, 1932 [AND] 1943. 1932 [AND] 1943. Both first edition. Period board. 8vo. 40 and 136 pages. 26 cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Minor wear to boards. Zavel Zilberts was a highly acclaimed composer, cantor, and choral leader. Additionally, “he was the only major and substantially published American composer of liturgical music known to have been a music director previously in an eastern European khor shul (lit., choral synagogue). The khor shul in particular, however, reflected aspects of western sophistication within a traditional orthodox framework and was an important religious-cultural institution of 19th- and early- 20th-century cosmopolitan eastern European and Russian Jewry. Many of the most famous eastern European cantors served at one time or another in these khor shuls, which were among the most coveted pulpits… Zilberts devoted himself to three principal genres: Hebrew liturgical music, folk-art and quasi-liturgical choral settings, and Yiddish lieder. ” (Naxos, 2016). Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-20) (ID #36794) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


131. Coopersmith, Harry. HANUKKAH SONGSTER [SHIMRON LE'HANUKKAH]. New York: Jewish Education Committee Of N. Y, 1947. 8vo. Original Paper Wrappers, 20 pages, 23 cm. SUBJECTS: Jewish hymns. Hanukkah -- Songs and music. Hanukkah. Jewish hymns. Chanoeka. Harry Coopersmith is a Russian-American music educator. He was highly active in compiling and editing numerous volumes of music for students and teachers. "He organized the music department of the Board of Jewish Education of Chicago in 1926 and served as its director until 1930. From 1933 to 1940 he was music director of the Anshe Emet Synagogue in Chicago, and in 1940 he was appointed music director of the Jewish Education Committee of New York. Coopersmith was instrumental in improving the quality of teaching in the various schools by instituting in-service courses, giving guidance to the teaching staff, and lecturing on music education in the Jewish school of New York (Transcontinental Music Publications)." Very Good Condition (MUSIC-5-2) (ID #36573) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


132. Nowakowsky, David. SCHLUSSGEBET FÜR JOM-KIPPUR: FÜR CANTOR SOLO UND GEMISCHTEN CHOR. Moscow: W. Groese, 1895. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 43 pages. 27 cm. In German, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to “Final Prayer for Yom Kippur: For Cantor, Solo, and Mixed Choir. ” David Nowakowsky (1848-1921) was a Russian/Ukrainian Jewish composer, choirmaster and music teacher. Along with several contemporaries, Nowakowsky integrated traditional Jewish liturgical modes with western harmonies and styles, reinvigorating music for the synagogue. He was also noted as the music director and choirmaster of the Brody Synagogue in Odessa for 50 years. His work is not well known today although he is mentioned in Ira Gershwin's song, Tchaikovsky. ” He was also featured in a Nazi-published “Encyclopedia of Jews in Music. (Wiki, 2016) Subjects: Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide (NYPL, JTS, Pratt, Gratz). Pages browning. Spine rebacked. Some clipping to bottom margins, though no text loss. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-37) (ID #36839) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


133. Nowakowsky, David. [KABALAT SHABAT] GEBETE UND GESÄNGE ZUM EINGANG DES SABBATH; FÜR CANTOR SOLO UND CHOR, MIT UND OHNE ORGELBEGLEITUNG [BOUND WITH] MICHTOM L’DOVID SHOMRENI EL. Leipzig: C. G. Röder [And] New York: Sacred Music Press, 1901 [and] 1954. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 83 and 9 pages. 27 cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Titles translate to “Kabalat Shabat: Prayers and Songs for the Welcoming of the Sabbath” and “Golden Psalm for David, Guardian of God”. For Cantor, Solo, and Chorus - With and Without Organ Accompaniment. ” David Nowakowsky (1848-1921) was a Russian/Ukrainian Jewish composer, choirmaster and music teacher. Along with several contemporaries, Nowakowsky integrated traditional Jewish liturgical modes with western harmonies and styles, reinvigorating music for the synagogue. He was also noted as the music director and choirmaster of the Brody Synagogue in Odessa for 50 years. His work is not well known today although he is mentioned in Ira Gershwin's song, Tchaikovsky. ” He was also featured in a Nazi-published “Encyclopedia of Jews in Music. (Wiki, 2016) Subjects: Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide of first title (JTS and Gratz). Previous owners stamp on front wrapper. Some pages dirty. Spine rebacked. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-36A) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


134. Dunajewsky, A. 25 ISRAELITISCHE TEMPEL COMPOSITIONEN FÜR DEN SABBATH COMPONIRT FÜR SOLO UND GEMISCHTEN CHOR VON DEN DIRIGENTEN DES CHORES DER HAUPTSYNAGOGE ZU ODESSA. Moscou [Moscow]: W. Grosse, 1893. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 81 pages. 28 cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to “Jewish Temple Compositions for the Sabbath: Composed for Solo and Mixed Choir. ” A. Dunajewsky (1843-1911) was a Russian-born synagogue composer and conductor who flourished in Odessa. Little is known about his life. His melody for Av Harachamim, has become popular throughout the world. (Transcontinental, 2016). Subjects: Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 3 copies worldwide (U Augsbug, NLI, HUC). Previous owner stamps on front wrapper. Very minor foxing on some pages. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-34) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


135. Zivi, Hermann. FREITAG-ABEND-GOTTESDIENST: UNTER SPEZIELLER BERÜCKSICHTIGUNG DES ASCHKENESISCHEN CHASONUS FÜR KANTOR, EINSTIMMIGEN GEMEINDEGESÄNG UND ORGEL [BOUND WITH] FEST-KEDUSCHAH: FÜR KANTOR, ACHTSTIMMIG GEMISCHTEN CHOR UND ORGEL: OP. 14. Leipzig: M. W. Kaufmann, 1925 [AND] 1904. First edition. Period boards. 8vo. 41 and 11 pages. 29 cm. Title translates as, "Friday Night Worship: Under Special Reference to Ashkenazi Chazzanut for Cantor" and "Feast for Kedusha. " Hermann Zivi was a German cantor and composer who studied under Salomon Sulzer and Samuel Rubin. Though Zivi was indeed entrenched in the world of Jewish music, he also composed highly respected secular music as well. (Wikipedia, 2016). Subjects: Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 7 copies of the first title and 4 copies of the second (HUC, NLI, Amsterdam, Harvard). Pages browning. Both in Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-33) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


136. Szegfl, Alfred. FÜNF GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST. Budapest?, 1890s. First edition? Original paper wrappers. 4to, 11 pages, 31cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to "Five Songs for Israelite Worship. " OCLC does not list any copies. Previous owner's stamp on title page. Spine rebacked. All pages are in tact and clean. Overall Very Good Condition. Rare. (MUSIC-6-32) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


137. Bachman, Jacob. JOMKIPUR KATAN: GESÄNGE FÜR DEN ISRAELITISCHEN GOTTESDIENST FÜR SOLO UND CHOR MIT UND OHNE ORGELBEGLEITUNG. Leipzig: C. G. Roder, 1892. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 4to, 19 pages, 31cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. The title translates to "Yom Kippur Katan: Songs for Jewish Worship; For Solo and Choir with Organ Accompaniment. " Jacob Bachman (1846-1905) was a prominent, popular cantor and composer from Berdichev. "He began his career with short-term offices in Berdichev, Rostov and Constantinople, and later established his reputation in Lemberg (1868-1864), Odessa (1884-1885) and Budapest (1885-1905), where he finally settled. " Bachman frequently drew from non-Jewish sources. " In his memoirs, Cantor Pinchas Minkowski relates the story of the “cantors’ battle” in Odessa between Joshua Abrass and Jacob Bachman, in which the Jewish community in Odessa was divided into two camps- the Pitsists (plural of Abrass’ nickname) and the Bachmanists. " (JMRC, 2016). Subjects: Cantatas, Sacred. Synagogue music -- High Holiday services. Jewish chants. Cantatas, Sacred. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- High Holiday services. OCLC lists four copies worldwide (NLI, Augsburg, JTS, UT Austin). Spine rebacked. Pages loose and in excellent condition. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-31) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


138. Schnipelisky, E. SHIRE ZIMRAH: KABALAT SHABAT = FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE = SYNAGOGEN GESÄNGE FÜR FREITAG ABENDS: FÜR CANTOR, SOLO UND CHOR AD LIB / ELIYOHU (ELIAS) SHNIPELISKY. New York: Shnipelisky, 1910. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 28 pages. 27 cm. In German, Hebrew, and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to “Shire Zimrah: Kabbalat Shabbat. Synagogue Chants for Friday Evening. ” Elias Schnipelisky (Shnipelisky) was born in Vilna, Lithuania, in 1879 and died in the Bronx, New York, in 1947. According The Musical Tradition of the Eastern European Synagogue by Sholom Kalib (Syracuse University Press, 2002) Schnipelisky was a “composer, conductor, and teacher of Eastern European liturgical music; choir leader in various synagogues across Eastern Europe; immigrated to the U. S. In 1908; associated with a number of the most celebrated cantors of his time; conducted choirs for Berele Chagy, Mordechai Hershman, Yossele Rosenblatt, and Arye Leib Rutman, and composed recitatives for Hershman and Rutman; published three volumes, entitled Shire Zimro (1910), T’filos Eliyah (1924), and Nishmas Eliyahu (1949). ” (YU, 2016). Subjects: Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 6 copies of this edition worldwide (BPL, UHartford, Harvard, Ohio, Gratz, NLI), none in New York or at HUC. Pages browning. Spine rebacked. Overall Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-38) $125.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


139. Gerowitsch, L. [Eliezer Ben Yitzchok]. SCHIREJ SIMROH: SYNAGOGEN RECITATIVE UND CHÖRE. Moscou [Moscow]: L. Adler, 1901. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 30 pages. 28 cm. In German and transliterated Hebrew. Title translates to “Schirej Simroh: Synagogues, Recitatives, and Choirs. ” Elieser Mordechai ben Yitzchak Gerovitsch was born in Kitaigorod in Kiev, Ukraine, in 1844.In Berditchev, he studied voice with Moses Spizberg, chief cantor of the Chor-Shul in Berditchev, and who eventually hired him as his assistant cantor. Gerovitsch learned the works of Lewandowski, Sulzer, Naumbourg, and Weintraub. He went on to serve as cantor in the cities of Nicolaiev, St. Petersburg, and Rostov on the River Don. While in St. Petersberg, he continued his vocal studies at the conservatory; he was also befriended by Nicholai Rimsky-Korsakov. During his tenure at Rostov, he continued to be a firm practioner of traditional Nusach and Chazzanut (the musical tradition of the synagogue) in spite of fashionable intrusions of composers such as G. F. Handel and G. Verdi. He died in 1914. (Transcontinental, 2016). Subjects: Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. Jewish chants. Synagogue music -- Sabbath services. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (NLI, TAU). Pages browning. Front wrapper dirty. Spine rebacked. Overall Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-6-35) $150.00.

 

 

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140. Bernstein, Leonard; Campbell-Watson, F. LAMENTATION: (FINALE "JEREMIAH" SYMPHONY) . New York: Harms, 1945. Original Paper Wrappers. 4to. 8 pages; 31 cm. In Hebrew. This is the final movement of “Jeremiah, ” Leonard Bernstein’s first symphony, arranged here for Mezzo Soprano with Piano/Organ Accompaniment. Bernstein “was one of the most prodigally talented and successful musicians in American history…” (NYTimes, 1992) He was director of the New York Philharmonic for 11 years and wrote the music for many famous 20th century musicals and operas including West Side Story. “Leonard Bernstein's Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah was composed in 1942. Jeremiah is a programmatic work, following the Biblical story of the prophet Jeremiah. It uses texts from the Book of Lamentations in the Hebrew Bible, sung by a mezzo-soprano. The work won the New York Music Critics' Circle Award for the best American work of 1944.” (Wikipedia, 2016) The symphony helped establish Bernstein as a composer early in his career. SUBJECT(S): Songs (High voice) with orchestra -- Vocal scores with piano. Symphonies -- Excerpts, Arranged. Some pencil markings. One section crossed out in pencil but still very readable. About very good condition. (Music-7-17) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


141. Fruhaus, Tina. ORGEL UND ORGELMUSIK IN DEUTSCH-JÜDISCHER KULTUR. Hildesheim; New York: Olms, 2005. First edition. Original cloth, no dust jacket. 8vo. Xi, 336 pages, 24 cm. In German. Title translates to "Organ and Organ Music in German-Jewish Culture. " "Educated in Germany, Dr. Fruhauf specializes in the history of Jewish music in Western Europe. She is the author of The Organ and Its Music in German-Jewish Culture (Oxford University Press, 2009/2012), and editor of An Anthology of German-Jewish Organ Music (A-R Editions, 2013, nominated for the Claude V. Palisca Award for Outstanding Edition), Hans Samuel: Selected Piano Works (A-R Editions, 2013), and Dislocated Memories: Jews, Music, and Postwar German Culture (OUP, 2014). Supported by grants from the Leo Baeck Institute and Memorial Foundation of Jewish Culture, Dr. Frühauf is currently completing a monograph on music in the Jewish communities of Germany after 1945." (Columbia U. Dept. Of Music). SUBJECTS: Music, Influence of. Musical meter and rhythm. Musique. Muziektheorie. Jodendom. Araber. Musik. Very Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-37) (ID #36646) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


142. Idelsohn, A. Z. HEBRÄISCH-ORIENTALISCHER MELODIENSCHATZ, ZUM ERSTEN MALE GESAMMELT: -- V. 7. DIE TRADITIONELLEN GESÄNGE DER SÜDDEUTSCHEN JUDEN. Berlin, B. Harz, 1932. 1st Edition. Original Boards. 4to. [lviii], 181 pages; 33 cm. In German. Title translates into English as, “Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies: The Traditional Songs of the South German Jews. ” “Abraham Zevi Idelsohn (1882 –1938) was a prominent Jewish ethnologist, musicologist and composer, who conducted several comprehensive studies of Jewish music around the world. Idelsohn was born in Feliksberg, Latvia and trained as a cantor. He worked briefly in both Europe and South Africa before emigrating to Palestine in 1905 and establishing a school of Jewish music there in 1919. In 1922 he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio to take a position as professor of Jewish music at Hebrew Union College… Idelsohn is generally acknowledged as the ‘father’ of modern musicology. During his time in Jerusalem, he noted a great diversity of musical traditions among the Jews living in the region. Idelsohn examined these traditional melodies and found recurring motifs and progressions that were not found in any other national music. This suggested a common origin for musical phrases that went back to Israel/Palestine in the first century C. E. He found that these motifs fell into three distinct tonal centers, which corresponded to the Dorian, Phrygian, and Lydian modes of the ancient Greeks. Each of these modes elicited a distinct psycho-emotional response. The Dorian Mode was used for texts of an elevated and inspired nature; the Phrygian for sentimental texts, with their very human outbreaks of feeling, both of joy and grief; and the Lydian was used in composing music for the texts of lamenting and confessions of sins. Idelsohn further categorized and defined these motives as ones that either prepared a musical phrase, began it, or concluded it. His works include the monumental Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies (10 volumes, 1914–1932) and Jewish Music (1929). He is considered to be the author of the lyrics of the famous Jewish folk song ‘Hava Nagila. ’” (Wikipedia, 2016) Very Good+ Condition. An outstanding copy. (Music-7-23) (ID #36819) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


143. Mendelssohn, Moses; Friedländer, David; Loewe, Joel; Aharon Yoresh; Rezel; Euchel, Isaac Abraham; Shpits, Avraham Segal; Rashi; Loewe, Joel. SEFER ZEMIROT YISRAEL: KOLEL SEFER TEHILIM IM PERUSH RASHI; VE-IM TARGUM ASHKENAZI VEHA-BEUR ASHER NIDPAS BE-K"K. BERLIN 348. [BOOKS 3, 4, AND 5 BOUND IN ONE VOLUME]. Ofebakh: Bi-Defus Tsevi Hirsh U-Veno Avraham Segal Sphits, 1804-1805. Period boards. 8vo, xxxiv, 462 pages, 26 cm. Title translates into English as "Hymns of Israel: including the book of pslams with Rashi Translation." SUBJECTS: Hebrew literature -- History and criticism. Hebrew literature. Judentum. 5 pts. In 2 volumes. Less than 30 copies listed on OCLC. Ex-library with usual markings. Pages are warped with some water stainsing. Repair done to spine, otherwise Good Condition. (MUSIC-1-2A) (ID #36489) $200.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


144. Idelsohn, Abraham Z. MANUAL OF MUSICAL ILLUSTRATIONS: FOR HEBREW UNION COLLEGE LECTURES. Cincinnati, Ohio: Hebrew Union College, 1927. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 88 pages. 27cm. In English and transliterated Hebrew. Abraham Zevi Idelsohn was a prominent Jewish musicologist, composer, and cantor. He is perhaps best known for his lyrical contribution to the song Hava Nagila and for his 10 volume work "Thesaurus of Hebrew Oriental Melodies. " (Wikipedia, 2016) In the work for sale here, Idelsohn analyzes various musical modes and intonations that are present in the wide spectrum of Jewish music. Thus, the reader gains a greater understanding of how songs are adapted to the various Jewish cultures of the Diaspora. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music. Cantillation -- Instruction and study. Cantillation -- Instruction and study. Reading. Synagogue music. Bible. Old Testament -- Reading. Bible. Old Testament. OCLC lists 8 copies worldwide. Ex-library with usual markings. Spine repair, internally very clean. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-55) (ID #36709) $80.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


145. Rubin, Salomon [Selomoh]. NEGINAH U-KHELE ZEMER BA-MIKRA. Podgorze: Shaul Hannya Daitsher, 1908. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 12mo. 23 pages. 16 x 18 cm. In Hebrew with alternate German title page. Title translates to “Cantillation and Musical Instruments in the Bible. ” Salomon Rubin (1823-1910) was an influential and prolific Galician writer who was influenced by the ideas of the Haskalah. Rubin's work spans a variety of topics. Uniquely, he frequently chose to write in Modern Hebrew, as is the case in this item. (Wikipedia, 2016) Subjects: Music in the Bible. Musical instruments. Music in the Bible. Musical instruments. OCLC lists 12 copies of this edition worldwide. Wear to paper wrappers, including small chips to corners. Internally very good. Overall Good Condition. (MUSIC-5-48) (ID #36698) $100.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


146. Sherman, Pinchas. Miliakovsky, P. Ed. DIE SHUL UN DIE CHAZANIM WELT. 11 ISSUES PUBLISHED BETWEEN FEB 1935-MAY 1938. Agudat Hachazanim In Poyln, 1935-1938. 1st edition. Original paper wrappers, 4to. In Yiddish and, sometimes, Hebrew. 11 issues spanning: February 1935. May-June 1937, September-December, 1937, January-March, 1938, and May, 1938. SUBJECTS: Synagogue music - Jewish chants-songs Hebrew. This monthly was first printed only in Yiddish as "Di Chazanim Welt". Beginning November, 1936 the magazine was published as "Di Shule un Di Chazanim Welt" and articles in Hebrew were added. Each issue contains articles, pictures, songs, and more. OCLC lists one holding (NLI), though they do not hold any issues from 1935. Pages are very delicate and brittle with a fold down the middle. Some pages are half a clean tear down the middle, though all text is legible. Scarce. (MUSIC-5-9) (ID #36581) $225.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


147. Sisterhood, B’nai Jeshurun. MUSICALE AND HARVEST LUNCHEON. New York, 1935. 1st Edition. Original program with cover illustration. 8vo. 2 pages; 21cm. In English. This is a program for the Sisterhood’s Musicale and Harvest Luncheon on October 16th, 1935 at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun. “Founded in 1825, Bnai Jeshurun was the second synagogue founded in New York and the third-oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in the United States. The synagogue was founded by a coalition of young members of congregation Shearith Israel and immigrants and the descendants of immigrants from the German and Polish lands. ” (Wikipedia, 2016) The program contains several pieces by Verdi and Tschaikowsky, and was arranged by Rev. Jacob Schwartz, Cantor at B’nai Jeshurun from 1914 to 1953, and founder of the Institute of Hazanuth. OCLC lists no copies worldwide. In about very good condition. (AMR-47-4) (ID #36812) $50.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


148. Verband Der Judischen Kantoren Im Königreiche Jugoslavien. FESTSCHRIFT ZU EHREN DES HERRN OBERKANTORS DAVID MEISEL: ANLASSLICH DES JUBILAUMS SEINER 25.JÄHRIGEN AMTSTÄTIGKEIT IN KARLOVAC. Zagreb: [Publisher Not Identified] A. Engel, Printer, 1931. First edition. Original paper wrappers. 8vo. 23 pages with portrait. In German. Title translates to “Festschrift in Honor of the Lord Chief Cantor David Meisel: In Celebratiion of his 25 Years of Service in Karlovac.” David Meisel was a highly influential Croatian cantor, conductor, and composer. He was the senior cantor of the Karlovac Synagogue for thirty years and was the conductor of the fir st Croatian choral society. "Meisel composed and arranged choral music for all of the Karlovac choirs and organized many musical performances at Zorin Dom. " (Goldstein, 1941 The Year that Keeps Returning, 2007). Despite his prominence in Croatia, he was killed in 1941. OCLC lists 2 copies worldwide (NLI and NYPL). Minor wear to wrappers, otherwise Very Good Condition. Scarce. (MUSIC-5-44) (ID #36694) $175.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


149. Henriques, Rose L. and H. M. J. Loewe. [Eric Mandell]. MEDIAEVAL HEBREW MINSTRELSY: SONGS FOR THE BRIDE QUEEN'S FEAST; SIXTEEN ZEMIROTH [with "SELECTED VARIANT READINGS" BOUND IN AT REAR].[AUTHOR INSCRIBED]. London: James Clarke, 1926. Hardcover, 134 pages, illustrated, music, 8vo, 21 cm. Eric Mandell's copy, with his name stamp on title page and end paper. Inscribed on front end paper by Herbert Lowe. Eric Mandell was "a refugee from Nazi Germany who founded the music department at Gratz College.... [He] was working as cantor and music director of the Synagogue Bochum, in Westphalia, when he was arrested by the Nazis and placed in a concentration camp in Germany. He was among 3,000 German and Austrian Jews released from internment in 1939 on the condition that they leave the country. He emigrated to the Kitchener displaced-persons camp, in England, where he served as a cantor and cantorial instructor....Mr. Mandell accumulated one of the world's largest collections of Jewish music and related literature and donated it to Gratz, which now houses the Eric Mandell Music Collection. From 1949 to 1951, Mr. Mandell's collection was on display at the Jewish Museum in New York....In 1966, Mr. Mandell received the Kavod Award from the national Cantors Assembly" (Philadelphia Inquirer, 1988).SUBJECT (S): Zemirot -- Commentaries. Contains numerous insertions, both pasted in and hardwritten by Leon J. Liebreich. Other Titles: Zemirot. English & Hebrew. Arranged according to the traditional harmonies by Rose L. Henriques; illustrated by Beatrice Hirschfeld and translated into English to fit the Hebrew tunes by Herbert Loewe; with a foreward by the very Rev. J. H. Hertz, Chief Rabbi. Loewe (1882-1940) was "an English Orientalist. Loewe was born in London, the grandson of Louis Loewe. After completing his studies at Cambridge, he lived for a time as a teacher in the Middle East and then held academic appointments in England. After his return from military service in India (1917-19), he became lecturer in rabbinic Hebrew at Oxford, and in 1931 he taught rabbinics at Cambridge and was lecturer in Hebrew at the University of London. For a generation, he was regarded in English academic circles as the representative of Jewish scholarship, in the same way as Israel Abrahams had been regarded before him. His home in the two university cities was a focus of Jewish life. Within the Jewish community he represented informed and tolerant Orthodoxy, moving freely in liberal (Reform) Jewish circles and collaborating closely with C. G. Montefiore, the founder of Liberal Judaism in England. His works include A Catalogue of the Aldis Wright MSS. In Trinity College, Cambridge, "Render unto Caesar", Mediaeval Hebrew Minstrelsy, Some Mediaeval Hebrew Poesy and a volume of annotations to Abrahams' and Stokes' Starrs and Jewish Charters in the British Museum, 2 volumes. " (Roth in EJ, 2007). OCLC lists 4 copies worldwide. Lacks backstrip, wear to boards, internally Very Good Condition. (Rab-35-15A) (ID #36627) $150.00.

 

 

 

 

 

 


150. Henriques, Rose L. and H. M. J. Loewe. MEDIAEVAL HEBREW MINSTRELSY: SONGS FOR THE BRIDE QUEEN'S FEAST; SIXTEEN ZEMIROTH [with "SELECTED VARIANT READINGS" BOUND IN AT REAR]. London: James Clarke, 1926. Original Boards, 8vo, 134 + [3] pages, illustrated, music, 21 cm. With the scarce "Selected Variant Readings," usually missing, bound in at rear. Other Titles: Zemirot. English & Hebrew. Arranged according to the traditional harmonies by Rose L. Henriques; illustrated by Beatrice Hirschfeld and translated into English to fit the Hebrew tunes by Herbert Loewe; with a foreward by the very Rev. J. H. Hertz, Chief Rabbi. Loewe (1882-1940) was "an English Orientalist. Loewe was born in London, the grandson of Louis Loewe. After completing his studies at Cambridge, he lived for a time as a teacher in the Middle East and then held academic appointments in England. After his return from military service in India (1917-19), he became lecturer in rabbinic Hebrew at Oxford, and in 1931 he taught rabbinics at Cambridge and was lecturer in Hebrew at the University of London. For a generation, he was regarded in English academic circles as the representative of Jewish scholarship, in the same way as Israel Abrahams had been regarded before him. His home in the two university cities was a focus of Jewish life. Within the Jewish community he represented informed and tolerant Orthodoxy, moving freely in liberal (Reform) Jewish circles and collaborating closely with C. G. Montefiore, the founder of Liberal Judaism in England. His works include A Catalogue of the Aldis Wright MSS. In Trinity College, Cambridge, "Render unto Caesar", Mediaeval Hebrew Minstrelsy, Some Mediaeval Hebrew Poesy and a volume of annotations to Abrahams' and Stokes' Starrs and Jewish Charters in the British Museum, 2 volumes. " (Roth in EJ, 2007). SUBJECT (S): Zemirot -- Commentaries. Ex-library with usual markings. Minor wear to outer boards, internally very clean. Very Good Condition. (CJH-1-1B) (ID #36391) $40.00.