Appel Auction is happy to announce a special Chabad auction in honor of Chai Elul featuring the Reb Yacov Ginsberg Collection. A special feature of the Ginsberg collection is that Reb Yacov was particular in recording exactly when he received many of the items from the Rebbe’s holy hands.

Appel Auction is happy to announce a special Chabad auction in honor of Chai Elul featuring the Reb Yacov Ginsberg Collection.

R’ Yacov Ginsberg was a devoted chossid of the Rebbe and a member of the Crown Heights community since 1975. He was an active member of the Chevra Kadisha of Crown Heights between 1987 and 1997. He dedicated countless hours to the sacred work of honor and respect for the departed.

R’ Yacov merited to go into Yechidus (Private Audience) with the Rebbe on two occasions in the Rebbe’s room, which were life-changing experiences.

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The auction starts off with a very special Chumash Used by the Lubavitcher Rebbe – 18th of Tammuz, 5737

Lot #1

Chumash Used by the Lubavitcher Rebbe – 18th of Tammuz, 5737 (Monday of Parshat Pinchas)

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-1-chumash-used/

Continuing with a fabulous selection of Kuntreisim the Rebbe handed out on various occasions, each one accompanied by the dollar(s). & original plastic pouch.

Lot #5

Likutei Amarim Tanya – Brooklyn 1990 Edition – and the Dollar, Distributed by the Rebbe on Yud Tes (19th) Kislev in Honor of the 192nd Year of Chag HaGeulah, and in Honor of the Fortieth Anniversary of His Appointment as Rebbe.

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-5-likutei-amarim/

Lot #10

Kuntres “Chag HaGeulah 12-13th Tammuz 1928”, with a Dollar Given from the Holy Hands of the Rebbe – 9 Tammuz 5750.

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-10-kuntres-chag/

Lot #20

Kovetz “22nd Shvat” With a Five Dollar Bill from the Rebbe’s Holy hands and in the Original Plastic Cover, 1992.

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-20-kovetz-22nd/

Lot #22

A Special Five Dollar Bill Received from the Holy Hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, on “Tu BiShvat” the15th day of Shvat, 5751.

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-22-a-special/

Lot #23

A Special One Dollar Bill Received from the Holy Hands Lubavitcher Rebbe, on the 15th day of Kislev 5748 with a Bracha for Arichat Yamim VeShanim Tovot – Blessing for Long Life

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-23-a-special/

Lot #24

Three One Dollar Bills Received from Holy Hands of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, on the 19th day of Kislev 5749; The “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidut”

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en/lot-24-three-one/

A special feature of the Ginsberg collection is that Reb Yacov was particular in recording exactly when he received many of the items from the Rebbe’s holy hands.

The auction will take place on the 11th of September, 2025 at  1:00 Pm NY time.

Please see the catalog with full color pictures & descriptions at www.appelauction.com

https://www.appelauction.com/auction/253-a-special-chabad-en