Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Kol Aryeh, pilpul, homily and mussar on the Torah weekly portions, and selections on neviim and ketuvim and on aggadot, by R. Aryeh Leib Gliener – Reprover of Polonne. Korets, [1798]. First edition. Approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
R. Aryeh Leib Gliener – "Reprover of Polonne" (d. 1770, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 325-326), was among the first disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and disseminator of his teachings. A holy wonder-worker, renowned in his generation as a reputed orator and maggid.
Signatures on title page: "Aryeh Leib", "Leib Yehuda of Babruysk". Ownership inscription on front flyleaf: "Belongs to the famous rabbi… Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Stary Bykhov".
[1], 55 [i.e. 65] leaves. 20 cm. Light bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Many dark stains to some leaves. Large tears to title page, affecting border and text (minor damage to title and significant damage to text on verso), repaired with paper with photocopy replacements. Tears to the four leaves following the title page and to the last leaf, affecting text, with photocopy and handwritten replacements. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 518.
R. Aryeh Leib Gliener – "Reprover of Polonne" (d. 1770, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 325-326), was among the first disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and disseminator of his teachings. A holy wonder-worker, renowned in his generation as a reputed orator and maggid.
Signatures on title page: "Aryeh Leib", "Leib Yehuda of Babruysk". Ownership inscription on front flyleaf: "Belongs to the famous rabbi… Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Stary Bykhov".
[1], 55 [i.e. 65] leaves. 20 cm. Light bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Many dark stains to some leaves. Large tears to title page, affecting border and text (minor damage to title and significant damage to text on verso), repaired with paper with photocopy replacements. Tears to the four leaves following the title page and to the last leaf, affecting text, with photocopy and handwritten replacements. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 518.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, selections on the Torah from teachings of Chassidic leaders, mostly from teachings of the Baal HaTanya, by R. Aharon HaKohen of Apta. Zhovkva, 1800. First edition, with the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz.
The book was published about four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
[64] leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Open tear to leaf [6], affecting text. Title page and following leaf trimmed close to title page border and text (presumably supplied from a different copy). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
The book was published about four years after the printing of the Tanya by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi. The author, a prominent Chassidic Tzaddik, bases many of the thoughts in his book on the teachings of the Tanya, which he quotes and elaborates upon in almost every Torah portion.
[64] leaves. 17.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Worming, affecting text. Open tear to leaf [6], affecting text. Title page and following leaf trimmed close to title page border and text (presumably supplied from a different copy). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Both parts of Keter Torah by R. Meir son of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. First editions, printed in the author's lifetime. Two volumes:
• Keter Torah, Part I – Novellae on the Rambam, on several Talmudic tractates and on Bereshit. Mezhirov, 1803. First edition.
[2], 32, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. The top part of the title page is torn, with loss and significant damage to text, restored with photocopy replacements (including text on verso). Minor worming. New leather binding.
• Keter Torah, Part II – Novellae on other Talmudic tractates and on Shemot. Zhitomir, [1806]. First edition.
Incomplete copy. 4, 7-42; 6 leaves. Lacking 8 leaves: two leaves (5-6) of first foliation sequence and six final leaves (leaves 7-12 of second foliation sequence). Missing leaves replaced in photocopy. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness, with traces of mildew. Open tears to title page and second leaf, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Tears to several other leaves, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 251, 252.
• Keter Torah, Part I – Novellae on the Rambam, on several Talmudic tractates and on Bereshit. Mezhirov, 1803. First edition.
[2], 32, [2] leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. The top part of the title page is torn, with loss and significant damage to text, restored with photocopy replacements (including text on verso). Minor worming. New leather binding.
• Keter Torah, Part II – Novellae on other Talmudic tractates and on Shemot. Zhitomir, [1806]. First edition.
Incomplete copy. 4, 7-42; 6 leaves. Lacking 8 leaves: two leaves (5-6) of first foliation sequence and six final leaves (leaves 7-12 of second foliation sequence). Missing leaves replaced in photocopy. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Fair condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness, with traces of mildew. Open tears to title page and second leaf, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacement). Tears to several other leaves, slightly affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 251, 252.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Otot HaShamamyim on Shulchan Aruch. Part I: Laws of Mila and Tefillin, Shabbat, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed. Part II: Laws of Niddah. By Rebbe Aryeb Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhitomir, 1805. Name of printer not indicated. First edition.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 58) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him reverently in his approbation: "The greatest amongst giants… my master and teacher…".
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
93, 18 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark stains (ink stains from printing) to a few leaves. Extensive worming to all leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Stamps. New binding.
Only very few Hebrew books, including several Chassidic books, were printed in Zhitomir in the early 19th century (1804-1805), prior to the relocation of the Shapira printing press from Slavita to Zhitomir in 1847. This is one of the first books printed in Zhitomir.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 58) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him reverently in his approbation: "The greatest amongst giants… my master and teacher…".
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
93, 18 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark stains (ink stains from printing) to a few leaves. Extensive worming to all leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Stamps. New binding.
Only very few Hebrew books, including several Chassidic books, were printed in Zhitomir in the early 19th century (1804-1805), prior to the relocation of the Shapira printing press from Slavita to Zhitomir in 1847. This is one of the first books printed in Zhitomir.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Or HaMeir, homilies and allusions on the Torah, the Megillot and Festivals, according to Chassidic and Kabbalistic teachings, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Korets, [1798]. First edition.
Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He was also close to R. Pinchas of Korets, who once said that he saw how R. Ze'ev Wolf was accompanied by Eliyahu the Prophet, who revealed to him holy secrets. R. Leib Sarah's said that he "saw upon his face the complete Image of G-d". The title page of this book bears exceptional praises about the author, such as: "He cleaved to his Creator at all times, unseparated while walking or sitting…". This book was dictated to his disciple R. Eliezer of Zhitomir, author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin remarked that "each Jew is obligated to conduct himself according to all that is written in the book". Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz is reputed as saying that R. Ze'ev Wolf delivered only one eighth of the Torah he received from Heaven, and of what he delivered only one eighth was heard; from that which was heard only one eighth was understood; from that which the author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar comprehended he wrote only one eighth, and from that which was printed only one eighth is understood. R. Ze'ev Wolf passed away in 1798 and this book was printed soon after his passing.
Signature (deleted) on title page.
[2], 58, 61-80, [2]; 52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Open tears to approx. ten leaves at the end, affecting a few words on last three leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, repaired in part with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. In this copy, the prohibition to print the book is set at 15 years, not 20 (see next item).
Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He was also close to R. Pinchas of Korets, who once said that he saw how R. Ze'ev Wolf was accompanied by Eliyahu the Prophet, who revealed to him holy secrets. R. Leib Sarah's said that he "saw upon his face the complete Image of G-d". The title page of this book bears exceptional praises about the author, such as: "He cleaved to his Creator at all times, unseparated while walking or sitting…". This book was dictated to his disciple R. Eliezer of Zhitomir, author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin remarked that "each Jew is obligated to conduct himself according to all that is written in the book". Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz is reputed as saying that R. Ze'ev Wolf delivered only one eighth of the Torah he received from Heaven, and of what he delivered only one eighth was heard; from that which was heard only one eighth was understood; from that which the author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar comprehended he wrote only one eighth, and from that which was printed only one eighth is understood. R. Ze'ev Wolf passed away in 1798 and this book was printed soon after his passing.
Signature (deleted) on title page.
[2], 58, 61-80, [2]; 52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Open tears to approx. ten leaves at the end, affecting a few words on last three leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, repaired in part with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. In this copy, the prohibition to print the book is set at 15 years, not 20 (see next item).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Or HaMeir, homilies and allusions on the Torah, the Megillot and Festivals, according to Chassidic and Kabbalistic teachings, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Korets, [after 1798]. Second edition.
About the book and its author, see previous item.
[2], 260 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears, including a large open tear to second leaf, not affecting text. Marginal wear. Minute worming. Blurred stamps. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 25.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. The chronogram in this copy indicates 1798, as in the first edition (see previous item), however, there are several differences between this copy and the first edition. Among these is the change in the approbations, extending the prohibition to print the book from 15 years to 20 years.
About the book and its author, see previous item.
[2], 260 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears, including a large open tear to second leaf, not affecting text. Marginal wear. Minute worming. Blurred stamps. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 25.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. The chronogram in this copy indicates 1798, as in the first edition (see previous item), however, there are several differences between this copy and the first edition. Among these is the change in the approbations, extending the prohibition to print the book from 15 years to 20 years.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Or HaMeir, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Zeev Wolf of Zhitomir. Poritsk (Pavlivka): Shlomo ben Chanina, 1815. Two variants.
Two variants of the same edition, one with the true imprint and the other with a forged title page. The title page of the first copy indicates the place and year of printing and the name of the printer; on its verso are approbations by R. Mordechai son of R. Pinchas Rabbi of Koret and by R. Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan. The title page of the second copy was forged: The true place of printing is replaced by the word "in Korets", printed in large bold letters, headed by the abbreviation of "as printed" in very small letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by the rabbi… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Signatures in both copies.
Two copies. First copy (original title page): [1], 58, 60-147; 48 leaves. Lacking leaf 59 of first sequence. 22.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to first leaves and one other leaf (affecting text), repaired with paper. Wear. Worming to some leaves. Second copy (forged title page): [1], 147; 48 leaves. Leaves 79-80 of first sequence bound twice. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tear to title page and small tears to final leaf, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
Two variants of the same edition, one with the true imprint and the other with a forged title page. The title page of the first copy indicates the place and year of printing and the name of the printer; on its verso are approbations by R. Mordechai son of R. Pinchas Rabbi of Koret and by R. Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan. The title page of the second copy was forged: The true place of printing is replaced by the word "in Korets", printed in large bold letters, headed by the abbreviation of "as printed" in very small letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by the rabbi… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Signatures in both copies.
Two copies. First copy (original title page): [1], 58, 60-147; 48 leaves. Lacking leaf 59 of first sequence. 22.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to first leaves and one other leaf (affecting text), repaired with paper. Wear. Worming to some leaves. Second copy (forged title page): [1], 147; 48 leaves. Leaves 79-80 of first sequence bound twice. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tear to title page and small tears to final leaf, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
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Noam Megadim UKavod HaTorah, homily, pilpul, ethics and Chassidut on the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
Incomplete copy. [2], 102; 67, 70-76, [2] leaves. Lacking four leaves: title page and following leaf (replaced in photocopy) and leaves 68-69 of second sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains). Tears. Tears to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
Incomplete copy. [2], 102; 67, 70-76, [2] leaves. Lacking four leaves: title page and following leaf (replaced in photocopy) and leaves 68-69 of second sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains). Tears. Tears to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
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Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Tzvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816].
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rabbi Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text on title page (with photocopy replacements) and slightly affecting text on final leaf. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rabbi Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text on title page (with photocopy replacements) and slightly affecting text on final leaf. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
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Shivchei HaBesht, "from the Light of Israel and its holy one… the heavenly R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov", by R. Dov Ber of Linitz (Illintsi). [Hrubieszów, 1817].
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaKohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Incomplete copy. [30] leaves. Lacking title page and final leaf (replaced in photocopy). 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to upper part of many leaves and in several other places, affecting text (part of top lines and part of headings), repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Minor worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaKohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Incomplete copy. [30] leaves. Lacking title page and final leaf (replaced in photocopy). 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to upper part of many leaves and in several other places, affecting text (part of top lines and part of headings), repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Minor worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
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Degel Machaneh Efraim, Chassidic teachings on the Torah, by R. Moshe Chaim Efraim Ashkenazi Rabbi of Sudilkov (Sudylkiv), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov. Korets, 1810. First edition.
An early Chassidic book. This book is one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book includes approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders. All approbations emphasize the author's lineage as grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, and that the book is replete with the latter's essential teachings.
Chassidic leaders greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d, as R. Levi Yitzchak wrote in his approbation to the book: "I am convinced that this book will enthuse the hearts of our Jewish brethren to worship G-d".
Signatures extending over several leaves (partially trimmed).
[2], 113 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears (tears to inner margins of title page, repaired). Worming to many leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 128.
An early Chassidic book. This book is one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book includes approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders. All approbations emphasize the author's lineage as grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, and that the book is replete with the latter's essential teachings.
Chassidic leaders greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d, as R. Levi Yitzchak wrote in his approbation to the book: "I am convinced that this book will enthuse the hearts of our Jewish brethren to worship G-d".
Signatures extending over several leaves (partially trimmed).
[2], 113 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears (tears to inner margins of title page, repaired). Worming to many leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 128.
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Meor Einayim, Chassidic essays on the Torah and the Talmud and selctions, by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Polonne [1810]. Second edition of the book Meor Einayim, and third edition of Yismach Lev.
Starting with this edition, the essays on the Talmud, which were formerly printed separately in the book Yismach Lev, were printed together with the book Meor Einayim on the Torah, under the title Meor Einayim (two editions of Yismach Lev were printed before this edition: Slavita, 1798; Zhovkva, 1800).
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-72, 75-136 leaves. 19 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains and ink stains to title page and to first leaves. Paper reinforcements to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. Minor worming to title page. Margins trimmed damaging one line of text on verso of title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 309.
Starting with this edition, the essays on the Talmud, which were formerly printed separately in the book Yismach Lev, were printed together with the book Meor Einayim on the Torah, under the title Meor Einayim (two editions of Yismach Lev were printed before this edition: Slavita, 1798; Zhovkva, 1800).
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-72, 75-136 leaves. 19 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains and ink stains to title page and to first leaves. Paper reinforcements to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. Minor worming to title page. Margins trimmed damaging one line of text on verso of title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 309.
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