Eight booklets of Chassidic essays, printed and distributed by Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitch-Chabad Rebbe, from 1977-1992.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe was known for his love of the printed word. He printed hundreds of letters addressed to various authors, some containing encouragement for printing Torah novellae and others with comments on their books. During the years of his leadership and even earlier, dozens of books of Chabad teachings were printed and proofread by the Rebbe. "The rebbe practiced a distinctive custom of handing out books or booklets containing Chassidic teachings with his own holy hands to the large audience who came to see him, men, women and children" (History of the Kehot Publishing Co.).
This lot contains eight booklets handed out by the Rebbe:
· "Kuntress Ahavat Yisrael", anthology of sayings and articles of Chabad Rebbes on the subject of Ahavat Yisrael. Brooklyn, Nissan, 1977. Inscription on title page: "I have received this from the holy hands of the Rebbe, David Gottesman".
· "Kuntress 11th of Nisan – 1990", Chassidic essay, discourse delivered by the Rebbe on the 11th of Nisan 1978, which he himself proofread and printed in honor of his 88th birthday. Brooklyn, Nisan, 1990. First edition.
This booklet was distributed by the Rebbe on the eve of the 11th of Nisan 1990, in honor of his 88th birthday. It was bound in a "light-blue festive binding… the countenance of the Rebbe was particularly shining while distributing [the booklets]…" (Beit Chayenu).
· "Kuntress Etz HaChaim", about the obligation to study esoteric facets of the Torah, by R. Shalom Duber Schneerson of Lubavitch. Cheshvan, 1991.
· Kuntress "Ma'amar Baruch She'asa Nisim – 1904", Chassidic essay of a discourse delivered by R. Shalom Duber Schneerson of Lubavitch in 1904, put into writing by his son the Rayatz. Brooklyn, Shevat, 1991. First edition.
· "Kuntress Siyum V'Hachnassat Sefer Torah", two Chassidic articles containing a discourse delivered by the Rebbe at two events of dedication of new Sifrei Torah in 1970 and in 1981, proofread by the Rebbe. Brooklyn, Kislev, 1992. Inscription on title page: "Received from the holy hand of the Rebbe, David Avraham Gottesman".
This booklet was distributed by the Rebbe, on the eve of the 28th of Cheshvan 1992, in honor of a hachnasat Sefer Torah written by Moroccan Jews in memory of his wife, Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. "The booklet for a siyum and hachnasat Sefer Torah, with a brown cover, slightly similar to parchment… 'Special edition' appears under the title".
· "Kuntress Derushei Chatuna" (homilies for weddings), seven Chassidic essays spoken and written by R. Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Rayatz of Lubavitch, in honor of his daughter's marriage to his son-in-law the Rebbe in Kislev 1929, with two articles by the Rebbe based on his father-in-law's articles printed in this booklet.
Brooklyn, Kislev, 1992.
The booklet was handed out by the Rebbe on the 17th of Kislev. "It is bound in a light-blue cover of high-quality paper and inscribed in spectacular red letters: Kuntress Derushei Chatuna… Thousands of people passed before the Rebbe, one after another… quickly, to merit a glimpse of the king's countenance… and to leave happily with a special gift…".
· "Kuntress Ma'amarim 1912", three Chassidic articles, their content delivered and written by R. Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, the Rayatz of Lubavitch in Tishrei 1912. Brooklyn, Shevat, 1922. First edition. Inscribed on the title page: "Received from the holy hand of the Rebbe, David Avraham Gottesman".
The booklet was distributed by the Rebbe on the eve of the 10th of Shevat 1992.
· "Kovetz 22nd of Shevat", compilation of discourses and letters of the Rebbe, "related to the special role of a woman and Jewish daughter in fulfilling the special mission of our generation in disseminating Torah and Judaism…". Brooklyn, Shevat, 1992. Inscribed on title page: "Received from the holy hand of the Rebbe, David Avraham Gottesman".
This booklet was distributed by the Rebbe on the 22nd of Shevat 1992. "The booklet contains about 60 pages, pink color… The distribution lasted for five hours during which the Rebbe handed out more than 10,000 pamphlets…".
The Lubavitcher Rebbe R. Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902-1994) was the seventh Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, son of R. Levi Yitzchak, rabbi of Ekatrinoslav (today Dnipro, Ukraine) and sixth-generation direct descendant of the Tzemach Tzedek. His brilliance and outstanding leadership qualities were evident from a young age. He married the daughter of the Rebbe Rayatz and upon their immigration to the US, he became his father-in-law's close assistant and among other tasks, undertook the management of the central Chabad institutes and was chief editor of Kehot publishing. After the passing of his father-in-law in 1950, R. Menachem Mendel was appointed Rebbe and head of the world Lubavitch Chassidism. He established the "sheluchim" (emissaries) project which has spread to all corners of the world and the Rebbe was renowned for his genuine love and concern for each and every Jew. Famed as a miracle worker with far-reaching foresight, his prayers and blessing assisted thousands. His vast knowledge in all spheres of Torah, halacha and Kabbalah were world-renowned and evident in the dozens of books he authored. Esteemed by the leading Chassidic Rebbes of his times, the Rebbe, author of Netivot Shalom of Slonim referred to his in a letter written in 1961: "The great and holy leader crown and glory of the Jewish People".
8 items. Size varies. Overall good condition.