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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Biurei HaZohar, commentary to the Zohar, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi - the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1816]. First edition.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. The Baal HaTanya taught these commentaries from 19th Kislev 1801, until his final years. This book contains only a quarter of his commentaries to the Zohar (as his son writes in the foreword).
The title page states: "…and for the most part these holy writings were reviewed by the Rebbe, and he was very satisfied with them". In the foreword, his son the Mitteler Rebbe - R. Dov Ber (Schneuri) of Lubavitch describes the contents of the commentaries in the book: "…which we heard from his holy mouth, every Shabbat eve, commentaries and explanations of the essays of the Zohar, one leaf from every portion, for several years, and it is plainly visible to all that Divine Inspiration rested upon him as he revealed the light of the secrets of the Torah, in particular in his explanations of the essays, he attained their absolutely true meaning. As I heard directly from him, more than once, that throughout his life, he specifically set Shabbat as the time for studying Zohar … and he attested on himself that he only studies each Shabbat one or two leaves, but in great depth, with great toil, and investigating each word, to reach the true understanding of Kabbalah…".
At the end of the foreword, the Mitteler Rebbe describes the method of writing and arranging the book: "It is known to all those who study my father's teachings, that none of the writings contain anything of my own, except when explaining and clarifying in places where he was concise, and even that was taken from his teachings, when he elaborated further in other places…".
Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno writes in his preface to his commentary Damesek Eliezer on the Zohar, that one of the books which were before him while he composed his commentary was the Biurei HaZohar by R. Dov Ber, son of R. Shneur Zalman.
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Dark stains to several places. Worming to several places, slightly affecting text. Repaired tears to title page, affecting text on both sides of leaf, with photocopy replacement. Small tears, some open, to several leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
A fundamental book clarifying many concepts of the Arizal's Kabbalah, according to Chassidic teachings. The commentaries to the Zohar, which the Baal HaTanya imparted to his sons and the elite of his disciples on Shabbat eves, were recorded by his son R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. The Baal HaTanya taught these commentaries from 19th Kislev 1801, until his final years. This book contains only a quarter of his commentaries to the Zohar (as his son writes in the foreword).
The title page states: "…and for the most part these holy writings were reviewed by the Rebbe, and he was very satisfied with them". In the foreword, his son the Mitteler Rebbe - R. Dov Ber (Schneuri) of Lubavitch describes the contents of the commentaries in the book: "…which we heard from his holy mouth, every Shabbat eve, commentaries and explanations of the essays of the Zohar, one leaf from every portion, for several years, and it is plainly visible to all that Divine Inspiration rested upon him as he revealed the light of the secrets of the Torah, in particular in his explanations of the essays, he attained their absolutely true meaning. As I heard directly from him, more than once, that throughout his life, he specifically set Shabbat as the time for studying Zohar … and he attested on himself that he only studies each Shabbat one or two leaves, but in great depth, with great toil, and investigating each word, to reach the true understanding of Kabbalah…".
At the end of the foreword, the Mitteler Rebbe describes the method of writing and arranging the book: "It is known to all those who study my father's teachings, that none of the writings contain anything of my own, except when explaining and clarifying in places where he was concise, and even that was taken from his teachings, when he elaborated further in other places…".
Rebbe Eliezer Tzvi Safrin of Komarno writes in his preface to his commentary Damesek Eliezer on the Zohar, that one of the books which were before him while he composed his commentary was the Biurei HaZohar by R. Dov Ber, son of R. Shneur Zalman.
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Dark stains to several places. Worming to several places, slightly affecting text. Repaired tears to title page, affecting text on both sides of leaf, with photocopy replacement. Small tears, some open, to several leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch, the "Mitteler Rebbe". Kopust: R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1821]. First edition.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya. The book is divided into four sections: Petach HaShaar, Shaar Kriyat Shema, Shaar HaTzitzit and Shaar HaTefillin.
The Mitteler Rebbe published during the course of his life ten compositions, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of person. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28b).
Rebbe Dov Ber Schneuri, known as the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch (1774-1828) was the son of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. After his father passed away while fleeing the French Invasion of Russia, he began serving as rabbi of Lubavitch (Lyubavichi). In his father's lifetime, he recorded the latter's teachings, and delivered public lectures based on them, even in his presence, with the addition of his own commentaries. He was gifted with brilliant profundity and an unlimited wellspring of Torah thoughts. His Chassidic discourses would extend over many hours. He had an exceptional talent for clear explanations, whether in writing or orally, and was able to clarify and simplify before laymen the most profound and abstract concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidism. He was endowed with a rare ability to concentrate, and was able to contemplate G-dly concepts for hours on end, completely unaware of his surroundings. The Lubavitcher Rebbe retold that on Yom Kippur, he would stand in his place the entire day, in devoted prayer detached from physicality, without budging, with sweat pouring from his head. He passed away whilst delivering a Chassidic discourse.
Stamps: "Yehuda Leib son of Tzvi Zalman Hotthelf", "Shneur Zalman son of Pesach…".
Fine copy. [2], 21; 1-56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 21.5 cm. High-quality, greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Light marginal wear to title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
Imrei Binah is considered the most profound of the books composed and published by the Mitteler Rebbe. The main part of the book is dedicated to clarifying the kabbalistic concepts of Yichuda Ilaa and Yichuda Tataa, based on the teachings of the author's father – the Baal HaTanya. The book is divided into four sections: Petach HaShaar, Shaar Kriyat Shema, Shaar HaTzitzit and Shaar HaTefillin.
The Mitteler Rebbe published during the course of his life ten compositions, which he stated were each intended for a different kind of person. His book Imrei Binah was directed at the most profound scholars, and he once even stated that he had written it for his disciple R. Yekutiel Liepler. Rebbe Maharash of Lubavitch related that he was once experiencing difficulty in grasping chapters 32 and 37 of the book, and he approached his father the Tzemach Tzedek for help in understanding them. However, his father instructed him to go ask R. Yekutiel (Rebbe Rayatz, Limud HaChassidut, p. 30).
Reputedly, the Divrei Chaim, Rebbe of Sanz would study the book Imrei Binah every night before going to sleep (Sheloshet HaRo'im, Brooklyn 2004, p. 320). The Divrei Chaim even quotes it in his book Divrei Chaim on the Torah, Parashat Vayakhel (p. 28b).
Rebbe Dov Ber Schneuri, known as the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch (1774-1828) was the son of R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. After his father passed away while fleeing the French Invasion of Russia, he began serving as rabbi of Lubavitch (Lyubavichi). In his father's lifetime, he recorded the latter's teachings, and delivered public lectures based on them, even in his presence, with the addition of his own commentaries. He was gifted with brilliant profundity and an unlimited wellspring of Torah thoughts. His Chassidic discourses would extend over many hours. He had an exceptional talent for clear explanations, whether in writing or orally, and was able to clarify and simplify before laymen the most profound and abstract concepts in Kabbalah and Chassidism. He was endowed with a rare ability to concentrate, and was able to contemplate G-dly concepts for hours on end, completely unaware of his surroundings. The Lubavitcher Rebbe retold that on Yom Kippur, he would stand in his place the entire day, in devoted prayer detached from physicality, without budging, with sweat pouring from his head. He passed away whilst delivering a Chassidic discourse.
Stamps: "Yehuda Leib son of Tzvi Zalman Hotthelf", "Shneur Zalman son of Pesach…".
Fine copy. [2], 21; 1-56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 21.5 cm. High-quality, greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Light marginal wear to title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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Shaar HaTeshuvah VehaTefillah, Part II, "regarding repentance and service of the heart", by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch, the "Mitteler Rebbe". Shklow, [1818]. First edition.
[2], 42, 2, 5-81, [1] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Many stains and much wear. Significant, dark dampstains to many leaves, including title page. Tears to final leaf, not affecting text, repaired with paper. Inscriptions on endpapers. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586.
This book has several variants (differences in page headings of first gathering).
[2], 42, 2, 5-81, [1] leaves. Approx. 16 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Many stains and much wear. Significant, dark dampstains to many leaves, including title page. Tears to final leaf, not affecting text, repaired with paper. Inscriptions on endpapers. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 586.
This book has several variants (differences in page headings of first gathering).
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Shaar HaTeshuvah VehaTefillah, Part I, regarding repentance and prayer, joy and bitterness, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch, the "Mitteler Rebbe". [Shklow, ca. 1830]. Second edition.
[2], 25; 65 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
In this copy, the place of printing was omitted from the title page.
The title page text is identical to that of the Shklow 1817 edition, besides the word "may he live" after the author's name, which was erased. Evidently, the book was printed after his passing in 1828. See A.M. Habermann, Shaarei Chabad, Alei Ayin, Jerusalem 1948-1952, p. 357, no. 272. Habermann also suggests that the book was not printed in Shklow.
[2], 25; 65 leaves. 18 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming, affecting text. New leather binding.
In this copy, the place of printing was omitted from the title page.
The title page text is identical to that of the Shklow 1817 edition, besides the word "may he live" after the author's name, which was erased. Evidently, the book was printed after his passing in 1828. See A.M. Habermann, Shaarei Chabad, Alei Ayin, Jerusalem 1948-1952, p. 357, no. 272. Habermann also suggests that the book was not printed in Shklow.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah, explanation of the Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah section of the Tanya, by R. Aharon HaLevi "the most distinguished disciple of our great rabbi… R. Shneur Zalman (of Liadi), who was his student for thirty years and did not move from him until he revealed to him all the secrets of wisdom…". Shklow, [1820]. First edition.
The book opens with an important preface, which serves as a basis for investigating the nature of the Baal HaTanya's school of thought. There he writes that this book is an explanation, expansion and completion of the teachings of his Rebbe in the Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah section of the Tanya. The book explains at length the Arizal's doctrine, based on the teachings of the Baal HaTanya.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz (1766?-1829), G-dly kabbalist, outstanding and profound Torah scholar. A leading and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya. Together with the Rebbe's son, R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, he offered guidance in worship of G-d to the young men who frequented the Rebbe's court. They both wrote letters to the Chassidim in matters of service of G-d. After the passing of the Baal HaTanya in 1813, a fierce controversy erupted between R. Aharon and the Mitteler Rebbe, regarding the spiritual heritage of the Baal HaTanya, an intellectual debate in profound topics of service of G-d according to the Chabad doctrine. Letters, booklets and books were written and printed on both sides, in which each one exposes his method and approach, and criticizes the opponent's approach. Thus, two courts following the teachings of the Baal HaTanya developed. R. Aharon served as rebbe in Starosel'ye, whilst the Mitteler Rebbe served as Rebbe in Lubavitch. Several of the Baal HaTanya's foremost disciples adopted the path of R. Aharon, headed by R. Avraham Sheines, son-in-law of the Baal HaTanya. In 1820, R. Aharon published in Shklow his first composition - Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah, and in 1821 he published his second composition – Shaarei Avoda. After his passing, his books Avodat HaLevi on the Torah and Festivals were published, including in-depth halachic responses he replied to queries sent to him.
His books were not reprinted for many years and they are therefore rare.
Damaged copy. [18], 4, 4, 9-56, 60, 52, 44, [2], 28, [4] leaves. Misfoliation. Bluish paper. 15.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Dark stains to several leaves. Extensive worming to most leaves, significantly affecting text (all leaves were restored). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 582.
The book opens with an important preface, which serves as a basis for investigating the nature of the Baal HaTanya's school of thought. There he writes that this book is an explanation, expansion and completion of the teachings of his Rebbe in the Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah section of the Tanya. The book explains at length the Arizal's doctrine, based on the teachings of the Baal HaTanya.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz (1766?-1829), G-dly kabbalist, outstanding and profound Torah scholar. A leading and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya. Together with the Rebbe's son, R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, he offered guidance in worship of G-d to the young men who frequented the Rebbe's court. They both wrote letters to the Chassidim in matters of service of G-d. After the passing of the Baal HaTanya in 1813, a fierce controversy erupted between R. Aharon and the Mitteler Rebbe, regarding the spiritual heritage of the Baal HaTanya, an intellectual debate in profound topics of service of G-d according to the Chabad doctrine. Letters, booklets and books were written and printed on both sides, in which each one exposes his method and approach, and criticizes the opponent's approach. Thus, two courts following the teachings of the Baal HaTanya developed. R. Aharon served as rebbe in Starosel'ye, whilst the Mitteler Rebbe served as Rebbe in Lubavitch. Several of the Baal HaTanya's foremost disciples adopted the path of R. Aharon, headed by R. Avraham Sheines, son-in-law of the Baal HaTanya. In 1820, R. Aharon published in Shklow his first composition - Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah, and in 1821 he published his second composition – Shaarei Avoda. After his passing, his books Avodat HaLevi on the Torah and Festivals were published, including in-depth halachic responses he replied to queries sent to him.
His books were not reprinted for many years and they are therefore rare.
Damaged copy. [18], 4, 4, 9-56, 60, 52, 44, [2], 28, [4] leaves. Misfoliation. Bluish paper. 15.5 cm. Fair-poor condition. Stains and wear. Dark stains to several leaves. Extensive worming to most leaves, significantly affecting text (all leaves were restored). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 582.
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Shaarei Avodah, foundations of worship of G-d according to Kabbalah and Chabad Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz of Starosel'ye. Shklow, [1821]. First edition.
Title page states: "Shaarei Avodah, named the Worship of Average Men - composed and established by the Rebbe… Aharon HaLevi… based on the foundations of worship which he received from his teacher… R. Shneur Zalman… and based on golden foundations of the Zohar and the writings of the Arizal". The book endeavors to explain the fundamentals of Chabad's approach to worship of G-d, based on the principles of the Arizal's doctrine, as the author absorbed and understood from the teachings of his prime teacher, the Baal HaTanya.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz (1766?-1829), G-dly kabbalist, outstanding and profound Torah scholar. A leading and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya. From the age of 17, he did not part from his teacher, and became his confidant and close attendant. During most of his teacher's tenure as rebbe, he was the close friend of the Rebbe's son, R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. They together offered guidance in worship of G-d to the young men who frequented the Rebbe's court, and both wrote letters to the Chassidim in matters of service of G-d. When the Baal HaTanya moved to Liadi in 1802, he followed him there, to remain close to his teacher. The conflict between him and the Mitteler Rebbe began ca. 1809, for various reasons, together with a certain tension between him and his teacher, the Baal HaTanya, which caused him to return to his hometown Osweya. His teacher was deeply sorrowed by his departure, exclaiming "One of my eyes was excised". After the passing of the Baal HaTanya in 1813, a fierce controversy erupted between R. Aharon and the Mitteler Rebbe, regarding the spiritual heritage of the Baal HaTanya, an intellectual debate in profound topics of service of G-d according to the Chabad doctrine. Letters, booklets and books were written and printed on both sides, in which each one exposes his method and approach, and criticizes the opponent's approach. Thus, two courts following the teachings of the Baal HaTanya developed. R. Aharon served as rebbe in Starosel'ye, whilst the Mitteler Rebbe served as Rebbe in Lubavitch. Several of the Baal HaTanya's foremost disciples adopted the path of R. Aharon, headed by R. Avraham Sheines, son-in-law of the Baal HaTanya. In 1820, R. Aharon published in Shklow his first composition - Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah, in which he explains the Arizal's doctrine based on the teachings of the Baal HaTanya. That book begins with an important preface, which served as a basis for investigating the nature of the Baal HaTanya's school of thought.
This book, Shaarei Avodah, is the second book published in his lifetime, and consists of explanations of the fundamentals of worship of G-d according to teachings of the Arizal and the Baal HaTanya, as he understood them. In his preface to this book, he contests the approach of the Mitteler Rebbe. After his passing, his books Avodat HaLevi on the Torah and Festivals were published, including in-depth halachic responsa he replied to queries sent to him.
[20], 12, 17-49; 52; 70; 60; 22 leaves. Leaves [12]-[15] of first sequence appear twice. 16.5 cm. Light-colored, thick high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains to a few leaves. Tear to title page, affecting several letters and ornament on verso, repaired with paper and handwritten replacement. Tears to several leaves, close to and slightly affecting text. Original leather binding. Minor damage to binding.
Handwritten notes by Professor Gershom Scholem appear on the front endpaper, opposite the title page.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 589.
Title page states: "Shaarei Avodah, named the Worship of Average Men - composed and established by the Rebbe… Aharon HaLevi… based on the foundations of worship which he received from his teacher… R. Shneur Zalman… and based on golden foundations of the Zohar and the writings of the Arizal". The book endeavors to explain the fundamentals of Chabad's approach to worship of G-d, based on the principles of the Arizal's doctrine, as the author absorbed and understood from the teachings of his prime teacher, the Baal HaTanya.
Rebbe Aharon HaLevi Segal Horowitz (1766?-1829), G-dly kabbalist, outstanding and profound Torah scholar. A leading and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya. From the age of 17, he did not part from his teacher, and became his confidant and close attendant. During most of his teacher's tenure as rebbe, he was the close friend of the Rebbe's son, R. Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. They together offered guidance in worship of G-d to the young men who frequented the Rebbe's court, and both wrote letters to the Chassidim in matters of service of G-d. When the Baal HaTanya moved to Liadi in 1802, he followed him there, to remain close to his teacher. The conflict between him and the Mitteler Rebbe began ca. 1809, for various reasons, together with a certain tension between him and his teacher, the Baal HaTanya, which caused him to return to his hometown Osweya. His teacher was deeply sorrowed by his departure, exclaiming "One of my eyes was excised". After the passing of the Baal HaTanya in 1813, a fierce controversy erupted between R. Aharon and the Mitteler Rebbe, regarding the spiritual heritage of the Baal HaTanya, an intellectual debate in profound topics of service of G-d according to the Chabad doctrine. Letters, booklets and books were written and printed on both sides, in which each one exposes his method and approach, and criticizes the opponent's approach. Thus, two courts following the teachings of the Baal HaTanya developed. R. Aharon served as rebbe in Starosel'ye, whilst the Mitteler Rebbe served as Rebbe in Lubavitch. Several of the Baal HaTanya's foremost disciples adopted the path of R. Aharon, headed by R. Avraham Sheines, son-in-law of the Baal HaTanya. In 1820, R. Aharon published in Shklow his first composition - Shaarei HaYichud VehaEmunah, in which he explains the Arizal's doctrine based on the teachings of the Baal HaTanya. That book begins with an important preface, which served as a basis for investigating the nature of the Baal HaTanya's school of thought.
This book, Shaarei Avodah, is the second book published in his lifetime, and consists of explanations of the fundamentals of worship of G-d according to teachings of the Arizal and the Baal HaTanya, as he understood them. In his preface to this book, he contests the approach of the Mitteler Rebbe. After his passing, his books Avodat HaLevi on the Torah and Festivals were published, including in-depth halachic responsa he replied to queries sent to him.
[20], 12, 17-49; 52; 70; 60; 22 leaves. Leaves [12]-[15] of first sequence appear twice. 16.5 cm. Light-colored, thick high-quality paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains to a few leaves. Tear to title page, affecting several letters and ornament on verso, repaired with paper and handwritten replacement. Tears to several leaves, close to and slightly affecting text. Original leather binding. Minor damage to binding.
Handwritten notes by Professor Gershom Scholem appear on the front endpaper, opposite the title page.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 589.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Torah Or, Chassidic essays on Bereshit-Shemot, Chanuka and Purim, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Kopust (Kopys), 1836. First edition.
The book was written from teachings heard directly from the Baal HaTanya by his brother R. Yehuda Leib of Janowiec, and was arranged and edited for print by his disciple and grandson R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866). While editing and proofreading the book Torah Or, the Tzemach Tzedek did not undertake any other tasks, not even responding to halachic enquiries, being aware of the great responsibility resting upon him. Once the book was printed, the Tzemach Tzedek wrote a missive to his Chassidim describing its importance: "All its words are like burning coals enflaming hearts and drawing them close to their Father in Heaven…" (Igrot Kodesh of the Tzemach Tzedek, Brooklyn 2013, pp. 41-43).
[2], 2-167, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear to first leaves. Paper repairs to margins of first title page. Tears to leaves 3, 67 and 154, some slightly affecting text; some repaired with paper. New binding.
This is one of the last books printed in Russia before the 1836 governmental decree to shut down all Jewish printing presses, as a result of defamation by the maskilim. From that time on, only two printing presses, one in Vilna and the other in Zhitomir, were allowed to operate, under the close scrutiny of the Russian government. Part II of this book, on Vayikra-Devarim, was printed only in 1848, under the title Likutei Torah. The second edition of Torah Or was printed in Zhitomir in 1862, with a new section: "Additions to Torah Or", on Bereshit, Shemot and the Book of Esther.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 610.
The book was written from teachings heard directly from the Baal HaTanya by his brother R. Yehuda Leib of Janowiec, and was arranged and edited for print by his disciple and grandson R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn of Lubavitch, author of Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866). While editing and proofreading the book Torah Or, the Tzemach Tzedek did not undertake any other tasks, not even responding to halachic enquiries, being aware of the great responsibility resting upon him. Once the book was printed, the Tzemach Tzedek wrote a missive to his Chassidim describing its importance: "All its words are like burning coals enflaming hearts and drawing them close to their Father in Heaven…" (Igrot Kodesh of the Tzemach Tzedek, Brooklyn 2013, pp. 41-43).
[2], 2-167, [1] leaves. 21.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Wear to first leaves. Paper repairs to margins of first title page. Tears to leaves 3, 67 and 154, some slightly affecting text; some repaired with paper. New binding.
This is one of the last books printed in Russia before the 1836 governmental decree to shut down all Jewish printing presses, as a result of defamation by the maskilim. From that time on, only two printing presses, one in Vilna and the other in Zhitomir, were allowed to operate, under the close scrutiny of the Russian government. Part II of this book, on Vayikra-Devarim, was printed only in 1848, under the title Likutei Torah. The second edition of Torah Or was printed in Zhitomir in 1862, with a new section: "Additions to Torah Or", on Bereshit, Shemot and the Book of Esther.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 610.
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Chabad Chassidism - Books
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Likutei Torah, four parts, Chassidic essays on the books of Vayikra-Devarim, the festivals and Shir HaShirim, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa, R. Aryeh Leib and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, 1848. First edition.
A booklet of additions to the book Likutei Torah is bound at the end of the second volume. The booklet contains approbations to the book, an essay which had been omitted, additions and errata. Zhitomir, 1851.
Likutei Torah is a compilation of essays on the books of Vayikra-Devarim (and on the Torah portions of Beshalach and Pekudei); the essays on the books of Bereshit-Shemot were published in the book Torah Or (Kopust, 1836).
This book contains homilies which the Baal HaTanya delivered to the public on Shabbat and festivals, as well as commentaries which he gave over to his sons and select disciples during the course of the week, to clarify what he had said in the Shabbat sermon. The homilies mostly deal with the Chassidic approach to worship of G-d, while the commentaries explain and simplify kabbalistic concepts, based on Chassidic teachings.
The book was written and arranged by the grandson and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya, the Tzemach Tzedek. Approximately one third of the book is comprised of glosses and sources by the Tzemach Tzedek. The book was brought to print by the sons of the Tzemach Tzedek, Rebbe Yehuda Leib of Kopust and Rebbe Chaim Shneur Zalman of Liadi.
Likutei Torah is considered one of the most important and fundamental books in Chabad Chassidic thought.
Beit Rebbi reports: "One of the rabbis [presumably in reference to the Magen Avot, Rebbe of Kopust] stated that these homilies in Likutei Torah are letter for letter exactly what our teacher [the Baal HaTanya] received from R. Avraham [HaMalach] son of the Maggid, with each letter containing Divine Inspiration".
Vol. I (Vayikra-Bamidbar): [1], 8; 50, [1], 96 leaves. Vol. II (Devarim-Shir HaShirim and additions): [1], 100; 51; 7, [2] leaves. Divisional title page for each part. Title pages of Vayikra and Devarim printed in red and black. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains and dark stains to several leaves. Tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to final two leaves of vol. I. Worming to bindings and several leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. Non-original bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 297.
A booklet of additions to the book Likutei Torah is bound at the end of the second volume. The booklet contains approbations to the book, an essay which had been omitted, additions and errata. Zhitomir, 1851.
Likutei Torah is a compilation of essays on the books of Vayikra-Devarim (and on the Torah portions of Beshalach and Pekudei); the essays on the books of Bereshit-Shemot were published in the book Torah Or (Kopust, 1836).
This book contains homilies which the Baal HaTanya delivered to the public on Shabbat and festivals, as well as commentaries which he gave over to his sons and select disciples during the course of the week, to clarify what he had said in the Shabbat sermon. The homilies mostly deal with the Chassidic approach to worship of G-d, while the commentaries explain and simplify kabbalistic concepts, based on Chassidic teachings.
The book was written and arranged by the grandson and close disciple of the Baal HaTanya, the Tzemach Tzedek. Approximately one third of the book is comprised of glosses and sources by the Tzemach Tzedek. The book was brought to print by the sons of the Tzemach Tzedek, Rebbe Yehuda Leib of Kopust and Rebbe Chaim Shneur Zalman of Liadi.
Likutei Torah is considered one of the most important and fundamental books in Chabad Chassidic thought.
Beit Rebbi reports: "One of the rabbis [presumably in reference to the Magen Avot, Rebbe of Kopust] stated that these homilies in Likutei Torah are letter for letter exactly what our teacher [the Baal HaTanya] received from R. Avraham [HaMalach] son of the Maggid, with each letter containing Divine Inspiration".
Vol. I (Vayikra-Bamidbar): [1], 8; 50, [1], 96 leaves. Vol. II (Devarim-Shir HaShirim and additions): [1], 100; 51; 7, [2] leaves. Divisional title page for each part. Title pages of Vayikra and Devarim printed in red and black. 28.5 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Dampstains and dark stains to several leaves. Tears to several leaves. Tape repairs to final two leaves of vol. I. Worming to bindings and several leaves. Inscriptions and stamps. Non-original bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 297.
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Order of prayers according to the prayer-rite of the Arizal, Part I, prayers for weekdays, by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, [1863]. Title page printed in black and red.
The text of the Siddur, the laws and the two Chassidic essays were composed and compiled by the Baal HaTanya, and were even published in his lifetime in several editions (the essays are entitled HaKol Kol Yaakov and Heara LeTikkun Chatzot). The other Chassidic discourses (commentaries to the prayers) were delivered by the Baal HaTanya and recorded by his son the Mitteler Rebbe, R. Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch (first published in Kopust, 1816). These siddurim are known amongst Chabad chassidim as Siddur im Dach (Divrei Elokim Chaim – words of the Living G-d). This edition includes the additional Dach essays, first printed in the Berditchev (Berdychiv) 1818 edition, and not appearing in the first, Kopust 1816 edition.
In this edition, the Holy Names in Pesukei DeZimra and in other places were vocalized according to Kabbalah. R. Avraham David Lawat testified that the Tzemach Tzedek, Rebbe of Lubavitch, criticized the printers for modifying what the Baal HaTanya established, thereby allowing the siddur to be used even by those who have no knowledge in Kabbalah, including youths (Shaar HaKollel 6, section 9).
[4], 308 pages. 24 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, some dark. Wear and significant signs of usage. Large tears to first four leaves, affecting text, with loss (repaired with paper). Large tears to title page; the bottom half of the page, including the imprint, is missing and was replaced in photocopy (the photocopy was made from the title page of Part II, hence the imprint reads 1864). Tears to other leaves, some repaired with paper. New binding.
The text of the Siddur, the laws and the two Chassidic essays were composed and compiled by the Baal HaTanya, and were even published in his lifetime in several editions (the essays are entitled HaKol Kol Yaakov and Heara LeTikkun Chatzot). The other Chassidic discourses (commentaries to the prayers) were delivered by the Baal HaTanya and recorded by his son the Mitteler Rebbe, R. Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch (first published in Kopust, 1816). These siddurim are known amongst Chabad chassidim as Siddur im Dach (Divrei Elokim Chaim – words of the Living G-d). This edition includes the additional Dach essays, first printed in the Berditchev (Berdychiv) 1818 edition, and not appearing in the first, Kopust 1816 edition.
In this edition, the Holy Names in Pesukei DeZimra and in other places were vocalized according to Kabbalah. R. Avraham David Lawat testified that the Tzemach Tzedek, Rebbe of Lubavitch, criticized the printers for modifying what the Baal HaTanya established, thereby allowing the siddur to be used even by those who have no knowledge in Kabbalah, including youths (Shaar HaKollel 6, section 9).
[4], 308 pages. 24 cm. Fair condition. Many stains, some dark. Wear and significant signs of usage. Large tears to first four leaves, affecting text, with loss (repaired with paper). Large tears to title page; the bottom half of the page, including the imprint, is missing and was replaced in photocopy (the photocopy was made from the title page of Part II, hence the imprint reads 1864). Tears to other leaves, some repaired with paper. New binding.
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Kuntres Perush HaMilot, called Mahadura Batra – commentary and expansion of the siddur of the Baal HaTanya, by his son Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri of Lubavitch, the "Mitteler Rebbe". Warsaw, 1867. First edition.
Two title pages, the first brief and the second more detailed. Blue front wrapper, on which an abbreviated version of the title page is printed.
In 1816, the Mitteler Rebbe printed in Kopust a year-round siddur, with kabbalistic and Chassidic explanations of the words of the prayers, which he heard from his father, the Baal HaTanya, on Friday nights and which he later wrote. The explanations of the Baal HaTanya were said in a relatively brief manner and did not cover the entire siddur, only large sections therein. On the second title page of this book it is written: "Since the explanations were originally cited briefly, in his later years Rebbe Dov Ber added strength… to rewrite the explanations which were said in the past…". The book is called Mahadura Batra because it contains elucidation and expansion of explanations which had already been printed briefly in the Kopust siddur, which could be considered the Mahadura Kama. Most of this book, indeed, elucidates and expands upon that which had already been printed in the past. However, part of the book contains new explanations, on the parts of the siddur which the Baal HaTanya did not reach, and these are novellae of his son, the author (Chapters 128-137; 152-166).
In their approbation, the rabbis of Vitebsk attest that the Rebbe, the author, "was very fond of these booklets and often praised them, as I myself heard from his holy mouth".
[1] printed front wrapper, [2], 114 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear to several leaves. Tear to wrapper (almost without loss). Small wormholes to wrapper, first leaves and last leaf. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 474.
Two title pages, the first brief and the second more detailed. Blue front wrapper, on which an abbreviated version of the title page is printed.
In 1816, the Mitteler Rebbe printed in Kopust a year-round siddur, with kabbalistic and Chassidic explanations of the words of the prayers, which he heard from his father, the Baal HaTanya, on Friday nights and which he later wrote. The explanations of the Baal HaTanya were said in a relatively brief manner and did not cover the entire siddur, only large sections therein. On the second title page of this book it is written: "Since the explanations were originally cited briefly, in his later years Rebbe Dov Ber added strength… to rewrite the explanations which were said in the past…". The book is called Mahadura Batra because it contains elucidation and expansion of explanations which had already been printed briefly in the Kopust siddur, which could be considered the Mahadura Kama. Most of this book, indeed, elucidates and expands upon that which had already been printed in the past. However, part of the book contains new explanations, on the parts of the siddur which the Baal HaTanya did not reach, and these are novellae of his son, the author (Chapters 128-137; 152-166).
In their approbation, the rabbis of Vitebsk attest that the Rebbe, the author, "was very fond of these booklets and often praised them, as I myself heard from his holy mouth".
[1] printed front wrapper, [2], 114 leaves. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor wear to several leaves. Tear to wrapper (almost without loss). Small wormholes to wrapper, first leaves and last leaf. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 474.
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Shulchan Aruch HaRav by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa, R. Aryeh Leib and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1847. Six parts in six volumes.
This edition was published by R. Chaim Avraham, son of the author, the Baal HaTanya, with the assistance of his children. This edition includes new additions to Kuntres Acharon and to the sources, from the author's manuscript. It also includes 23 new responsa in the responsa section. Furthermore, for the first time, the Kuntres Acharon is printed in the margins and not at the end of the book. Volume I includes a foreword, written especially for this edition, by R. Chaim Avraham (in addition to the famous foreword which appeared already in the first edition), and another short foreword to the responsa section. Three important approbations by prominent disciples of the Baal HaTanya – R. Eizik Rabbi of Homel, R. Baruch Mordechai Rabbi of Babruysk and R. Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Vitebsk – are printed in this edition for the first time.
Handwritten replacements of censorship omissions in several places.
Stamps and inscriptions.
Vol. I: [7], 5-175, [1] leaves. Vol. II: [3], 104, 109-194; 5-71, [1] leaves. Vol. III: [2], 138; 106 leaves. Lacking title page and last leaf of errata. Vol. IV: [1], 140 leaves. Vol. V: [1], 2-38 leaves. Vol. VI: [1], 2-44, [1] leaves. Vols. I, II and IV have two title pages; the first title pages are printed in red and black. 21-22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear to several leaves. Tear to first title page of Part I, without loss of text, repaired with tape. Tears to a few leaves, not affecting text. Worming to several leaves in some volumes. Wide margins in vol. IV. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 573; Mondschein, Sifrei HaHalacha shel Admor HaZaken, Bibliography, pp. 80-87.
Part I is a variant. It includes three leaves at the beginning of the book and a leaf of errata at the end, which are very rare. These leaves were not recorded by Mondschein, nor by Stefansky (see enclosed material).
This edition is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Volumes I, V and VI are not recorded in the NLI catalog.
This edition was published by R. Chaim Avraham, son of the author, the Baal HaTanya, with the assistance of his children. This edition includes new additions to Kuntres Acharon and to the sources, from the author's manuscript. It also includes 23 new responsa in the responsa section. Furthermore, for the first time, the Kuntres Acharon is printed in the margins and not at the end of the book. Volume I includes a foreword, written especially for this edition, by R. Chaim Avraham (in addition to the famous foreword which appeared already in the first edition), and another short foreword to the responsa section. Three important approbations by prominent disciples of the Baal HaTanya – R. Eizik Rabbi of Homel, R. Baruch Mordechai Rabbi of Babruysk and R. Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Vitebsk – are printed in this edition for the first time.
Handwritten replacements of censorship omissions in several places.
Stamps and inscriptions.
Vol. I: [7], 5-175, [1] leaves. Vol. II: [3], 104, 109-194; 5-71, [1] leaves. Vol. III: [2], 138; 106 leaves. Lacking title page and last leaf of errata. Vol. IV: [1], 140 leaves. Vol. V: [1], 2-38 leaves. Vol. VI: [1], 2-44, [1] leaves. Vols. I, II and IV have two title pages; the first title pages are printed in red and black. 21-22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and dampstains. Wear to several leaves. Tear to first title page of Part I, without loss of text, repaired with tape. Tears to a few leaves, not affecting text. Worming to several leaves in some volumes. Wide margins in vol. IV. New bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 573; Mondschein, Sifrei HaHalacha shel Admor HaZaken, Bibliography, pp. 80-87.
Part I is a variant. It includes three leaves at the beginning of the book and a leaf of errata at the end, which are very rare. These leaves were not recorded by Mondschein, nor by Stefansky (see enclosed material).
This edition is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. Volumes I, V and VI are not recorded in the NLI catalog.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Shulchan Aruch HaRav by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1855. Six parts in six volumes.
This is the first edition that includes simanim 155-156 of Orach Chaim. It also includes an approbation by R. Hillel of Paritch and R. Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Vitebsk (the latter also wrote an approbation to the 1847 edition).
Signatures, stamps and inscriptions.
Vol I: [7], 5-124, 124-169 leaves. Vol II: [3], 175; 64 leaves. Vol. III: [3], 128; 97 leaves. Vol. IV: [2], 131 leaves. Vol. V: [1], 133-167 leaves. Vol VI: [1], 2-42 leaves. Vols. I-IV have two title pages; the first title pages are printed in red and black. Approx. 20-22 cm. Overall good condition. One volume in fair condition. Stains. Some worming. Worming affecting text in one volume. Tears, slightly affecting text, and many stains to first title page of vol. I. New bindings.
Mondschein, Sifrei HaHalacha shel Admor HaZaken, Bibliography, pp. 262-266.
This is the first edition that includes simanim 155-156 of Orach Chaim. It also includes an approbation by R. Hillel of Paritch and R. Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Vitebsk (the latter also wrote an approbation to the 1847 edition).
Signatures, stamps and inscriptions.
Vol I: [7], 5-124, 124-169 leaves. Vol II: [3], 175; 64 leaves. Vol. III: [3], 128; 97 leaves. Vol. IV: [2], 131 leaves. Vol. V: [1], 133-167 leaves. Vol VI: [1], 2-42 leaves. Vols. I-IV have two title pages; the first title pages are printed in red and black. Approx. 20-22 cm. Overall good condition. One volume in fair condition. Stains. Some worming. Worming affecting text in one volume. Tears, slightly affecting text, and many stains to first title page of vol. I. New bindings.
Mondschein, Sifrei HaHalacha shel Admor HaZaken, Bibliography, pp. 262-266.
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