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Three books in one volume, from the library of Rebbe Yisrael of Husiatyn:
1. Eleh HaMitzvot, 613 mitzvot in the order of the Torah portions, by R. Moshe Hagiz. Warsaw, 1887.
2. Po'el Tzedek, 613 mitzvot divided according to the days of the week, by R. Shabtai Katz author of the Shach, with Maamar HaMinhagim by R. Moshe Hagiz. Warsaw, 1887.
3. Igeret HaKodesh, Chassidic essays and various selections by Chassidic leaders: R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, R. Avraham of Kalisk, R. Chaim Chaikel of Amdur and R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. Warsaw, 1879.
Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Husiatyn (1858-1948), last grandson of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937, and settled in Tel Aviv. He is famous for his prayers at the gravesite of the Or HaChaim during WWII, when he declared that the Nazis would not succeed in conquering Eretz Israel.
Three books in one volume. Eleh HaMitzvot: [10], 8-14, [2], 16-148; 140 pages. Lacking [4] leaves (3 leaves with list of subscribers and errata leaf). Po'el Tzedek: 48 pages. Igeret HaKodesh: 44 pages. 18.5 cm. Particularly dry and brittle paper. Fair condition. Stains. Tears, including open tears to first title page and other leaves, affecting border and text. Title page and final leaf reinforced with paper. First title page trimmed with damage to border. Stamps. Handwritten inscriptions. Old binding, damaged.
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HaTzniut VehaYeshuah, laws of modesty by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum of Zutchka. Jerusalem, 1984.
Copy of the author. A printed broadside, stamped by the rebbe is pasted to the front free endpaper. Ownership inscription on inside front board, dated 1999, attesting that the book was received as a gift from the author.
Dozens of glosses and additions handwritten by the author.
R. Yitzchak Eizik Rosenbaum (1906-2000), son of Rebbe Itamar of Nadvorna. Rebbe in Zutchka and later in the United States and Eretz Israel. Renowned as a wonder-worker.
552 pages. 21 cm. Very good condition. Colored edges. Minor tear to binding.
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![Likutei Amarim Tanya, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhovkva, [1798]. This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in t](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale85/161.jpg "Likutei Amarim Tanya – Zhovkva, 1798 – First Edition of Igeret HaTeshu")
Likutei Amarim Tanya, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. Zhovkva, [1798].
This edition is the second printing of the Tanya in the author's lifetime, and was presumably printed without his knowledge. This is the first edition containing chapters of Igeret HaTeshuva – Mahadura Kama (printed at the end of the book).
This is the first time the book was titled Tanya, a title used ever since. In the first edition, the book was named only Likutei Amarim.
[3], 2-74 leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains including large dampstains. Stain affecting text on two leaves. Tears to several leaves, affecting text. Worming. Significant worming to first two and final two leaves, with damage and loss to text, with paper repairs covering large parts of the leaves (leaves may have been supplied from a different copy). Stamp. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 623.
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![Luach Birkat HaNehenin, with the order of handwashing, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [1801]. E](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale85/162.jpg "Luach Birkat HaNehenin – Zhovkva, 1801 – Edition Printed in the Lifeti")
Luach Birkat HaNehenin, with the order of handwashing, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhovkva, [1801].
Edition printed in the lifetime of the author, the Baal HaTanya. Several editions of this work were printed in the Rebbe's lifetime, yet most did not survive, and of some only one copy is extant.
The purpose of Luach Birkat HaNehenin was to set down the laws of Berachot as ruled by the Baal HaTanya, in a concise format.
[1], 2-27, [1] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Minor wear. Open tears, affecting text, repaired with paper (open tear to leaf 2 with handwritten replacement of several lines). Worming affecting text, to title page and to other leaves. Margins of most leaves trimmed close to text, affecting headings and text on several leaves. Signatures and handwritten inscriptions. New, leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 262.
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Year-round prayers according to the text of the Arizal, with a commentary based on the kavanot of the Arizal, Part I – weekday prayers, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Berditchev [1818].
This edition was brought to print by R. Menachem Nachum, son of the Mitteler Rebbe, together with his brother-in-law R. Yekutiel Zalman, grandson of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
Some ten new discourses by the Baal HaTanya were printed for the first time in this edition of the siddur. The new discourses are marked with inverted parentheses.
[2], 5-46, [1], 49-94, 93-100, 105-167 leaves, leaf 169. Lacking leaf 168. Approx. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains, some dark. Dampstains. Tears affecting text, repaired with tape (leaving large, dark stains along the width of several leaves). Open tears (some large) with significant loss of text to title page and several other leaves (large tear to leaf 10), repaired with paper (with handwritten replacement of text on the title page and on the second leaf). Worming, affecting text. A few leaves trimmed close to text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
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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 Rebbe Dov Ber, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, and approved by the Baal HaTanya.
Signatures on leaf [4] and on leaf 1a (in Oriental script): "Yechezkel Shmuel David Binyamin".
[4], 139; 57 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Extensive dampstains. Wear. Open tears affecting text, including large open tear to title page, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Worming, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 79.
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Ner Mitzvah V'Torah Or, principles of the Chabad doctrine, by Rebbe Dov Ber Shneuri, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, 1820. First edition.
The book comprises two parts. The first part is entitled Shaar HaEmunah, and discusses the topics of the Exodus from Egypt, the eating of Matzah and the Splitting of the Sea. The second part, named Shaar HaYichud, contains a concise explanation of the kabbalistic notions of Hishtalshelut HaOlamot and Sefirot.
Stamp on the final leaf of R. Yaakov Chaim Slonim, a prominent Chabad activist in Hebron.
4, [7], 133, [1]; 57 leaves. 16.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains (with mold stains). Open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (handwritten text replacements in several places). Worming affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 395.
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Imrei Binah, explanations on the topics of Kriyat Shema, Tzitzit and Tefillin, based on Kabbalah and Chassidic teachings, by R. Dov Ber Shneuri, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. 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.
Ownership inscription on title page (partially faded and deleted): "Belongs to R. Yaakov H---".
[2], 21; 56, [1], 55-140 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dampstains. Open tear to top of title page, affecting text on both sides of leaf, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Worming, affecting text. Leaves trimmed close to headings on some leaves. Stamp to final leaf. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 55.
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Torah Or, Chassidic essays on Bereshit and Shemot, Chanukah 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, author of She'erit Yehuda, and was arranged and edited for print by his disciple and grandson Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch.
Stamp on p. 2a.
[1], 2-167, [1] leaves. Lacking first title page. 21 cm. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Wear. Tears, including open tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. Final leaf, with open tears, mounted on paper. Handwritten inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 610.
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Likutei Torah (in four volumes) and Torah Or (in two volumes) – Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by the Baal HaTanya.
• Likutei Torah, four parts, Chassidic essays on the Books Vayikra-Devarim, on 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, grandsons of the rabbi of Slavita, 1848. First edition.
Four parts in four volumes. Title pages of Vayikra and Devarim printed in red and black.
Likutei Torah is considered one of the most important and fundamental books in Chabad Chassidic thought. It contains essays on the books of Vayikra-Devarim, while the essays on the books of Bereshit and Shemot were published in Torah Or (Kopust 1837).
The 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.
• Torah Or, Chassidic essays on Bereshit and Shemot, Chanukah and Purim, including Hosafot L'Sefer Torah Or (Supplements to Torah Or), by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi – the Baal HaTanya. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, 1862. First edition of the supplements. Two volumes.
The supplements include 15 new essays by the Baal HaTanya. While most of the book follows the writings of the author's brother, R. Yehuda Leib of Janowiec, the essays printed in the supplements were written by the author's son, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch, as attested to on the title page of this section.
Stamps and signature on title pages of Torah Or and in other places.
Six volumes. Likutei Torah – Vol. I (Vayikra): [1], 8; 50 leaves. Vol. II (Bamidbar): [1], 96 leaves. Vol. III (Devarim): [1], 100 leaves. Vol. IV (Shir HaShirim): [1], 2-3, 3-51 leaves. Vol. V – Torah Or: 102 leaves. Vol. VI – Hosafot L'Sefer Torah Or: 24 leaves. 24.5-27.5 cm. Condition varies. Most volumes in overall good-fair condition, vol. IV of Likutei Torah in fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Large dampstains to vol. IV of Likutei Torah. Minor worming. Tears, including minor open tears to title page of vol. I of Likutei Torah, affecting border, and minor open tear to title page of Torah Or, slightly affecting text. Open tears and worming to vol. IV of Likutei Torah, affecting text, repaired in part with paper. Many paper repairs to final leaf of vol. IV of Likutei Torah. Handwritten inscriptions. New bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 297.
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Derech Chaim VeTochachat Mussar Haskel, words of admonishment motivating a person to repent, by R. Dov Ber Shneuri, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Zhitomir: R. Chanina Lipa and R. Yehoshua Heshel Shapira, grandsons of the Rabbi of Slavita, 1863.
111 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Handwritten inscription (scraped off). 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, the Mitteler Rebbe of Lubavitch. Warsaw, 1867. First edition.
Two title pages, first one concise and second one more detailed.
In this book, termed Mahadura Batra, the Mitteler rebbe expands upon explanations printed briefly in the Kopust siddur, and adds explanations to sections of the prayers not covered by his father.
[2], 114 leaves. 28 cm. Wide margins. Good-fair condition. Many stains, including dampstains. Open tear to final leaf, affecting text. Stamps to first title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 474.
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