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“An Expert Man and an Expert Amulet” – Collection of Parchment and Gold Amulets by the Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Chai of Pardes Katz – Study Partner of the Steipler - Statements by Leading Tzaddikim About Him During His Lifetime: “Holy and ascetic… of him it may be said, ‘Fortunate is the eye that beheld this’… a faithful friend.” (His close friend, the Kabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ze’ev Leibowitz) “It is impossible for me to describe his exalted stature: a luminous speculum; no secret is beyond him; a pillar of prayer; a lover of Israel.” (The Kabbalist Rabbi Chaim David Stern, son-in-law of Rabbi Mendel) “The wise and righteous man… an exalted tzaddik… devoted solely to G-d.” (The Gaon Rabbi Nissim Peretz, Rosh Yeshiva of Mesilat Yesharim) “The holy and ascetic Kabbalist… the esteemed Chacham Avraham Chai, shlita.” (Rabbi Shalom Arush, head of Chut Shel Chessed institutions) Important Collection of Three Amulets by the Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Chai An especially important collection of three amulets: two written in ink on parchment and an additional amulet plated with pure 24-karat gold. All three were made by the Divine Kabbalist Rabbi Avraham Chai, one of the renowned miracle-working Kabbalists of the last generation. Leading Kabbalists of his generation, both those of blessed memory and those still living, described him during his lifetime in exceptionally exalted terms, praising his holiness and righteousness and his profound mastery of Kabbalah. 1. Rolled parchment amulet for protection, success and livelihood A narrow, elongated rolled amulet in the tradition of the Kabbalists of Baghdad, such as Rabbi Yehuda Fatiyah and his disciples. Written in ink on parchment in an attractive, clear hand combining Oriental and Ashurit scripts. The amulet was intended for protection from the evil eye, safeguarding from adversity and harm, success and livelihood. This amulet was originally written for a specific woman; however, according to the tradition concerning the use of amulets, an amulet may also be carried by someone other than the individual for whom it was originally written. Moreover, in the Talmudic discussion of amulets (Shabbat 61b), the concept of a kamea mumcheh – a proven or established amulet – is discussed, with particular significance attributed to an amulet that has already demonstrated efficacy. Thus, according to amuletic tradition, an amulet that has already been used may possess a particular advantage over a newly written amulet whose efficacy has not yet been established. 2. Open parchment amulet for wealth, protection while traveling, and safeguarding from enemies and fear An especially important open amulet, not written for any specific individual. Written in Ashurit script in ink on ruled parchment. Intended as a segulah for wealth, protection while traveling, and safeguarding from enemies and anxiety. The first name appearing on the amulet, “Dikarnosa”, is the sacred name associated with livelihood. The second name, “Na’oriron”, is cited by the Ben Ish Chai in his responsa Rav Pe’alim, where he instructs that this name be written on parchment and carried as a segulah against fear, tracing its source to Sha’ar HaKavanot of the Arizal. Other sources mention this name as a segulah for protection from enemies, and note that the numerical value of “Na’oriron” equals that of Sar Pachad (“Prince of Fear”). The third name, “Tzadanlavash”, is composed of the initials of the Hebrew words Tzori, Devash, Nechot, Lot, Botnim VeShkedim and appears in Kabbalistic and amuletic sources in connection with protection, deliverance and abundance. 3. 24-karat gold-plated amulet for marital harmony An amulet plated with 24-karat gold, engraved with sacred names and angelic script. The source of the amulet is the ancient Kabbalistic work Raziel HaMalach, and it is intended as a segulah for harmony between husband and wife. The amulet is enclosed in protective lamination to preserve the gold plating from wear. It is intended to be carried on the body and should remain inside its protective sleeve, which serves as a separation when entering places considered ritually inappropriate for exposed sacred names. A special prayer to be recited before carrying the amulet is printed on the reverse. Overall condition: Very good. It is important to note: these amulets were written in the last generation, and consequently the sacred names and Kabbalistic letter combinations have been preserved in their entirety, without the erasures and defects often found in ancient amulets. According to amuletic tradition, the completeness of these names and combinations is considered highly significant to the amulet’s intended spiritual function. Furthermore, unlike many amulets in which, alongside sacred names – with the greatest distinction – names of demons and harmful forces were also inscribed, in the present sacred amulets Rabbi Avraham Chai was careful to use only holy names,