Ateret Tiferet Israel, on the Torah [concealed facet], by Rabbi Yisrael Charif of Satinov, disciple of the Ba’al Shem Tov. Lemberg, 1865. First edition.
The book contains many holy names, letter combinations and numerical values, visions and supernatural cures. Ornamented with the approbations of leading Chassidic Rebbes and rabbis of the printing period, who testify to the holiness of the book and the fact that having a copy in the home serves as protection for the family members. Rabbi Avraham Ya’akov of Sadigura wrote: “This holy book contains many holy names and names of angels who are capable of curing, protecting and endowing much success and blessing”.
Lengthy list of subscribers. Handwritten list of names including name of mother for blessing, upon title page of book.
Rabbi Yisrael Son of Rabbi Shlomo Charif of Satinov (1696-1781, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 2, 557-558). Among the beloved disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov, known for his sharpness in Torah. In this book he explicitly refers to “My holy rabbi and mentor Rabbi Yisrael Ba’al Shem”.
[2], 43, [1]; 31 leaves, [19 leaves contain faulty pagination]. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Signs of wear, stains and minor moth damage. Worn binding.