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Rare Scholarly Volume: Midrash Yosef / Hagahot MaHaRYaSh (Volume II) מדרש יוסף (או) הגהות מהרי"ש

Lot 48: Rare Scholarly Volume: Midrash Yosef / Hagahot MaHaRYaSh (Volume II) מדרש יוסף (או) הגהות מהרי"ש

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A rare surviving second volume of specialized Talmudic annotations and homilies, authored by Rabbi Yosef Shaposhnik (MaHaRYaSh). Highly desirable due to its brevity and scarcity.


  • This unique lot consists of Volume II of the work titled מדרש יוסף (Midrash Yosef) or הגהות מהרי"ש (Hagahot MaHaRYaSh). The author is confirmed as the esteemed scholar Rabbi Yosef Shaposhnik (יוסף שאפאהטשניק), whose name forms the basis of the acronym MaHaRYaSh.

    Scholarly & Bibliographical Significance
    • The Author (MaHaRYaSh): Rabbi Yosef Shaposhnik was a dedicated Talmudic scholar and rabbi (likely from the Eastern European tradition) who actively published his specialized Torah insights. His commitment to annotating and commenting on the Talmud ensures the work’s serious scholarly content.
    • Content: The volume is dedicated to הגהותדרוש (Hagahot/Drush)—legal annotations and homiletic commentary—on the Talmud. This highly specific focus makes it valuable to collectors interested in the nuances of Talmudic exegesis.
    • Rarity: The volume is exceptionally brief, containing only 14 pages of content. The scarcity of such short, specialized rabbinic pamphlets or second volumes in the marketplace often increases their collectible value as rare survivals.

Condition report:

Format: The volume is complete in its 14-page form, bound beautifully.


Binding: The book has a nice binding (though the originality is unknown), which has effectively protected the delicate pages within.

Appeal: Despite its size, this is an intellectually rich artifact representing the personal dedication of Rabbi Shaposhnik to Jewish scholarship. Its rarity as a single, short volume adds a layer of uniqueness for the advanced collector.