Auction 72 - Rare and Important Items
Sidduro Shel Shabbat – First Edition – Mohyliv, 1813
Opening: $1,500
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Sidduro shel Shabbat, Parts I & II, kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding the holiness of Shabbat, and Halachic responsa, by R. Chaim Thirer Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mohyliv Podilskyi, [1813]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740s-1813/1814; regarding the date of his death, see item 86), a prominent Chassidic leader, was a close disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov. He served as rabbi of Czernowitz, Mohyliv Podilskyi, Botoșani and Kishinev (Chișinău), and was greatly influential in reinforcing Torah observance in the Bukovina region. Reputed as a holy man, wondrous tales about him abound. He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his extreme attachment to the holiness of Shabbat, when he soared to exalted levels. His teacher, the Maggid of Zlotchov, attested that he drew his vitality from the holiness of Shabbat. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. In the summer of 1813, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. There he composed Shaar HaTefillah (Sudylkiv, 1825) and Eretz HaChaim (Czernowitz, 1861), and there he is buried.
His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat (Mohyliv-Podilskyi, 1813) and Be'er Mayim Chaim (Sudylkiv, 1820) are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were published in many editions and became cornerstones of Chassidut. They also include several responsa and debates on profound topics. Well-known is his responsum regarding reciting Leshem Yichud before performing a mitzva, in which he sharply refutes the critique of the Noda BiYehuda.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is his first published work and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, lectures based on this book are delivered routinely. Chassidim include its study in their preparation in honor of Shabbat, as the author recommends in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefillah: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbenu attract every single Jew to the service of G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh.Ch. Porush, II, p. 175).
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Worming and tears to title page and several other leaves, some repaired. Heavy worming and marginal tears to approx. 15 last leaves. These leaves have been professionally repaired with paper. Trimming affecting text to one leaf (printed skewed). Signatures (trimmed) and stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
The author, Rebbe Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740s-1813/1814; regarding the date of his death, see item 86), a prominent Chassidic leader, was a close disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov. He served as rabbi of Czernowitz, Mohyliv Podilskyi, Botoșani and Kishinev (Chișinău), and was greatly influential in reinforcing Torah observance in the Bukovina region. Reputed as a holy man, wondrous tales about him abound. He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his extreme attachment to the holiness of Shabbat, when he soared to exalted levels. His teacher, the Maggid of Zlotchov, attested that he drew his vitality from the holiness of Shabbat. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. In the summer of 1813, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. There he composed Shaar HaTefillah (Sudylkiv, 1825) and Eretz HaChaim (Czernowitz, 1861), and there he is buried.
His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat (Mohyliv-Podilskyi, 1813) and Be'er Mayim Chaim (Sudylkiv, 1820) are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were published in many editions and became cornerstones of Chassidut. They also include several responsa and debates on profound topics. Well-known is his responsum regarding reciting Leshem Yichud before performing a mitzva, in which he sharply refutes the critique of the Noda BiYehuda.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is his first published work and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, lectures based on this book are delivered routinely. Chassidim include its study in their preparation in honor of Shabbat, as the author recommends in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefillah: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbenu attract every single Jew to the service of G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh.Ch. Porush, II, p. 175).
[6], 70, 70-108, [1]; 12, 64 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Worming and tears to title page and several other leaves, some repaired. Heavy worming and marginal tears to approx. 15 last leaves. These leaves have been professionally repaired with paper. Trimming affecting text to one leaf (printed skewed). Signatures (trimmed) and stamps. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
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