Mishkenot L’Abir Ya’akov, Chiddushim on Tamid tractate, Drushei Kabbalah, letters and approbations of rabbis concerning the lighting of candles by the author at the Western Wall and Shimon HaTzadik's tomb. By Rabbi Hillel Moshe Meshil Gelbstein. Jerusalem, (1881).
Handwritten inscription, in Rashi letters, by author upon title page of book, “gift to the honorable Rabbi Menachem… Chief Av-Beit-Din of Eden, from the author Hillel Moshe Meshil”.
The Kabbalist Rabbi Hillel Moshe Meshil Gelbstein (1832-1869), among the disciples of the Admor the Saraf of Kotzk and the Admor the Tzemach Tzedek of Lyubavichi. Immigrated to Jerusalem in 1868, was greatly involved in the Torah of the Temple, and in his interesting books spurred people to observe the Mitzvah of preserving the Temple. He hired guards to protect the Temple and lit many candles at the Western Wall.
This interesting composition is a blend of: Chiddushim on Tamid tractate, Drushei Kabbalah, spurring of enthusiasm for the respect of the Temple and lighting candles at the Western Wall, evidence of miracles which occurred at the grave of Shimon HaTzadik, letters of Admorim and rabbis, and more.
2, [4], 3-59 leaves. 32 cm. Fair-poor condition. Dry and stained paper, moth damage. Binding with leather spine, damaged.
Rare. [His compositions were printed one section at a time, between the years 1870 and 1906], S. HaLevi 373.