Mitzraf HaAvoda “a debate which lasted seventy two years between two giants of the generation, one from the Hassidic sect and the other from the sect of the Mitnagdim…”, includes a letter by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Lyady [concerning the debate with the Vilna Ga’on]. Koenigsberg, [1858].
As known, the “debate” between the Hassid and the Mitnaged, described in the book at length, never really occurred and was actually written by a Chabad Hassid by the name of Rabbi Ya’akov Kadanir for the purpose of justifying the Hassidic approach.
Bound with: Mesillat Yesharim. Warsaw, 1856 (without title page); Kallah tractate, with glosses of the Vilna Ga’on. [Koenigsberg], [1859].
Mesillat Yesharim: 24, [2] leaves; Mitzraf HaAvoda: 38 leaves. [Hole in last leaf]; Kallah tractate: 24 leaves [one leaf torn with missing text]. 18.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Wear and tear. Worn binding.