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Kol Aryeh, pilpul, homily and ethics on the Torah, and selections on Neviim, Ketuvim and Aggadot, by R. Aryeh Leib Gliener – Reprover of Polonne. Korets, [1798]. First edition. With approbations of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Asher Tzvi of Ostroh and R. Mordechai of Korets.
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. Under his influence, the Toldot Yaakov Yosef and the Maggid of Mezeritch became close to the Baal Shem Tov and adopted his doctrine. He was a renowned orator and maggid "who during his lifetime traveled the world and spread the light of his Torah in all Jewish places", bringing many back from sin (from the approbations to this book). His Torah thoughts are quoted extensively in Toldot Yaakov Yosef.
Ownership inscription on title page, forming the acronym "Shimon Papierna" (probably a relative of the wealthy R. Shaul Papierna of Paritch). Ownership inscriptions on the front flyleaf: "Belongs to… R. Elyakim Getz of Sk---"; "Belongs to R. Shmuel son of Elyakim Getz of Skořice[?]…". Signature on p. 41a: "Ze'ev Wolf son of Aryeh Leib". Signature on p. 57a: "So says Ze'ev Wolf of Zborovice".
[1], 50, 53-56, 55-60, 51-55 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dark marginal stains. Marginal wear and tears. New 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. Under his influence, the Toldot Yaakov Yosef and the Maggid of Mezeritch became close to the Baal Shem Tov and adopted his doctrine. He was a renowned orator and maggid "who during his lifetime traveled the world and spread the light of his Torah in all Jewish places", bringing many back from sin (from the approbations to this book). His Torah thoughts are quoted extensively in Toldot Yaakov Yosef.
Ownership inscription on title page, forming the acronym "Shimon Papierna" (probably a relative of the wealthy R. Shaul Papierna of Paritch). Ownership inscriptions on the front flyleaf: "Belongs to… R. Elyakim Getz of Sk---"; "Belongs to R. Shmuel son of Elyakim Getz of Skořice[?]…". Signature on p. 41a: "Ze'ev Wolf son of Aryeh Leib". Signature on p. 57a: "So says Ze'ev Wolf of Zborovice".
[1], 50, 53-56, 55-60, 51-55 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains, including dark marginal stains. Marginal wear and tears. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 518.
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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.
Ownership inscription on title page.
[2], 58, 61-80, [2]; 52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Tear to leaf 43 of second sequence, affecting text. Old half-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions, with variants; 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.
Ownership inscription on title page.
[2], 58, 61-80, [2]; 52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Worming. Tear to leaf 43 of second sequence, affecting text. Old half-leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions, with variants; 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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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.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Yisrael of Fălticeni" (possibly, the signature of R. Yisrael of Fălticeni, Safed emissary, disciple of Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch, who brought his book Bat Ayin to press), "…the wealthy Shlomo Yosef Farhi", "…Shemaya Angel".
[2], 260 leaves. 20 cm. Most of the book is printed on thick bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to last leaves. Title page mounted on paper for reinforcement. Marginal tear to leaf [2], not affecting text. Leaves trimmed damaging headings of several leaves and slightly affecting upper margin of title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 25.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions, with variants; 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.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Yisrael of Fălticeni" (possibly, the signature of R. Yisrael of Fălticeni, Safed emissary, disciple of Rebbe Avraham Dov of Ovruch, who brought his book Bat Ayin to press), "…the wealthy Shlomo Yosef Farhi", "…Shemaya Angel".
[2], 260 leaves. 20 cm. Most of the book is printed on thick bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to last leaves. Title page mounted on paper for reinforcement. Marginal tear to leaf [2], not affecting text. Leaves trimmed damaging headings of several leaves and slightly affecting upper margin of title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 25.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions, with variants; 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 72 - Rare and Important Items
July 7, 2020
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Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim, "compiled from books and from the teachings of holy sages… explaining Chassidic conduct and desirable character traits, which are described in all the books of Tzaddikim…", 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.
R. Aharon HaKohen of Zelichov (Żelechów) and Apta (Opatów; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), author of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and of the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur. His book Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim was first published anonymously.
Regarding this book, see: Ch. Lieberman, How Chassidut is Researched, in his book Ohel Rachel, I, New York 1980, pp. 7-11.
Signature on title page: " Mordechai Yaakov son of M. Meir son of R. Pinchas HaLevi of Chmielnik?" (it seems that the signature of the son – Mordechai Yaakov - is written on top of the signature of his father, who signed first in different ink – " Meir son of R. Pinchas HaLevi").
Stamps of the father on the last leaf: "Meir son of R. Pinchase Segal [Horowitz HaLevi?]".
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear (dark stains to some leaves). Minor worming. Damage and tears, some repaired. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
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.
R. Aharon HaKohen of Zelichov (Żelechów) and Apta (Opatów; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), author of Keter Shem Tov – the renowned compendium of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, and of the Tefilla Yeshara – Keter Nehora siddur. His book Or HaGanuz LaTzaddikim was first published anonymously.
Regarding this book, see: Ch. Lieberman, How Chassidut is Researched, in his book Ohel Rachel, I, New York 1980, pp. 7-11.
Signature on title page: " Mordechai Yaakov son of M. Meir son of R. Pinchas HaLevi of Chmielnik?" (it seems that the signature of the son – Mordechai Yaakov - is written on top of the signature of his father, who signed first in different ink – " Meir son of R. Pinchas HaLevi").
Stamps of the father on the last leaf: "Meir son of R. Pinchase Segal [Horowitz HaLevi?]".
[64] leaves. 18 cm. Fair condition. Stains and wear (dark stains to some leaves). Minor worming. Damage and tears, some repaired. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 22.
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Likutei Moharan, "Pure essays from the renowned Chassid… R. Nachman, grandson of the Baal Shem Tov". Ostroh: Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1808]. First edition.
Likutei Moharan (acronym of "our master and teacher, the rabbi R. Nachman"), the most important book of R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav), is the primary work of the Breslov Chassidic doctrine, with considerable influence on Chassidic Jewry until this day. This book is the first edition, and it comprises the first part of the composition. This is the only book of R. Nachman's teachings printed during his lifetime and under his directives. After R. Nachman's passing, R. Natan published a second part named Likutei Moharan Tinyana.
The book was edited by R. Nachman's foremost disciple, R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv), known as Moharnat, based on booklets containing the teachings of R. Nachman which R. Natan (and his colleagues) recorded during his lectures. The editing was done at the behest of R. Nachman and under his directives. While R. Natan was engaged in binding the manuscript of this composition, R. Nachman reputedly told him that although he probably thinks he is dealing with something inconsequential, several worlds hinge on the binding of this book. R. Nachman considered the printing and study of the book as the Atchalta D'Geula – beginning of the Redemption (Chayei Moharan, 346). He effusively praised his book and its power to confer holiness and purity on whoever studies it, saying that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little of this book's magnitude of greatness and holiness, but more so should you believe in its greatness" (Chayei Moharan, 369).
R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He prophesized that in the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times (ibid.). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book (referring to Likutei Moharan, the only book printed in his lifetime) in the house is very beneficial for protection of the house and possessions and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book to safeguard their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
This book earned approbations from leading tzaddikim of the generation, yet in his modesty, R. Nachman did not wish to publish them (see R. Natan's preface to the book). These approbations from the Chozeh of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and R. Avraham Chaim of Zelechov, were printed in later editions, and include effusive descriptions of R. Nachman's greatness and holiness.
[1], 160 [i.e. 162] leaves. Misfoliation. Printed in part on bluish paper. 21 cm. Condition varies. Most middle leaves are in good to good-fair condition. Stains and wear to some leaves. Many stains to last leaves. Worming, mostly repaired. Large tears to the first two and last three leaves, with almost no damage to text (repaired with paper. The last three leaves seem to be supplied from a different copy). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 284.
Variant copy, with the chronogram indicating the year 1806 (earlier than the true year of publication) and variations in the decoration at center of title page and the text surrounding it. See: Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 152125. Yosef Weiss, in his article Seder Hadpasat Likutei Moharan (Kama) Defus Rishon (Kiryat Sefer, 41, 1966, pp. 557-563) writes that "copies with the date 1806 are extremely scarce".
Likutei Moharan (acronym of "our master and teacher, the rabbi R. Nachman"), the most important book of R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav), is the primary work of the Breslov Chassidic doctrine, with considerable influence on Chassidic Jewry until this day. This book is the first edition, and it comprises the first part of the composition. This is the only book of R. Nachman's teachings printed during his lifetime and under his directives. After R. Nachman's passing, R. Natan published a second part named Likutei Moharan Tinyana.
The book was edited by R. Nachman's foremost disciple, R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv), known as Moharnat, based on booklets containing the teachings of R. Nachman which R. Natan (and his colleagues) recorded during his lectures. The editing was done at the behest of R. Nachman and under his directives. While R. Natan was engaged in binding the manuscript of this composition, R. Nachman reputedly told him that although he probably thinks he is dealing with something inconsequential, several worlds hinge on the binding of this book. R. Nachman considered the printing and study of the book as the Atchalta D'Geula – beginning of the Redemption (Chayei Moharan, 346). He effusively praised his book and its power to confer holiness and purity on whoever studies it, saying that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little of this book's magnitude of greatness and holiness, but more so should you believe in its greatness" (Chayei Moharan, 369).
R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He prophesized that in the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times (ibid.). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book (referring to Likutei Moharan, the only book printed in his lifetime) in the house is very beneficial for protection of the house and possessions and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book to safeguard their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
This book earned approbations from leading tzaddikim of the generation, yet in his modesty, R. Nachman did not wish to publish them (see R. Natan's preface to the book). These approbations from the Chozeh of Lublin, the Maggid of Kozhnitz and R. Avraham Chaim of Zelechov, were printed in later editions, and include effusive descriptions of R. Nachman's greatness and holiness.
[1], 160 [i.e. 162] leaves. Misfoliation. Printed in part on bluish paper. 21 cm. Condition varies. Most middle leaves are in good to good-fair condition. Stains and wear to some leaves. Many stains to last leaves. Worming, mostly repaired. Large tears to the first two and last three leaves, with almost no damage to text (repaired with paper. The last three leaves seem to be supplied from a different copy). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 284.
Variant copy, with the chronogram indicating the year 1806 (earlier than the true year of publication) and variations in the decoration at center of title page and the text surrounding it. See: Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, no. 152125. Yosef Weiss, in his article Seder Hadpasat Likutei Moharan (Kama) Defus Rishon (Kiryat Sefer, 41, 1966, pp. 557-563) writes that "copies with the date 1806 are extremely scarce".
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Likutei Moharan Tinyana, by R. Nachman of Breslov. Mohyliv-Podilskyi, 1811. First edition.
Likutei Moharan Tinyana contains the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, from 1808-1810 – from the publishing of the first part of Likutei Moharan (Ostroh 1808), until his passing on Sukkot 1810. The book was compiled and brought to press by his close disciple R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat) within the year of mourning following the passing of R. Nachman.
In his foreword, R. Natan writes: "These are his later teachings, which he innovated and revealed after his book was completed. And that which we heard from him from that day until his passing, is recorded in this book".
In his memoirs in Yemei Moharnat, R. Natan describes at length the publishing of this book. Already in the initial days following the publication of the first part, R. Nachman asserted: "We must compose another book, which will be even finer and more beautiful than the first one". Upon revealing a new Torah thought, R. Nachman informed R. Natan: "This will be in the second book". R. Natan further relates of all the hardships and obstacles he encountered while publishing this book, "until the printing was finally completed in the summer of 1811… and I brought the finished books to Uman for the first Rosh Hashanah following R. Nachman's passing. Many saw and rejoiced".
Printed on leaf [2] are "Rhymes from the writings of Rabbenu", with acrostics of his name and the name of his father: "Nachman" "ben Simcha" – "His holy name and the name of his father are signed at the beginning of the lines, doubled and tripled".
The first part of this composition was printed in the lifetime of R. Nachman, who spoke extensively about his book and its segulah to confer holiness and purity on whoever studies it, saying that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little of the magnitude of this book's greatness and holiness, however beyond that, you should believe in its magnificent greatness" (Chayei Moharan, 369). R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He prophesized that in the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times (ibid). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book in the house is a segulah for wealth and protection of one's house and possessions and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book to safeguard their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
[2], 56 leaves. Lacking the two last leaves. 18.5 cm. Partially printed on greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Dampstains and traces of past dampness to some leaves. Tear to title page, repaired with paper, slightly affecting the edge of the border. Additional minor damage to title page and handwritten numbers. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 286. Stefansky Classics, no. 386.
Likutei Moharan Tinyana contains the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, from 1808-1810 – from the publishing of the first part of Likutei Moharan (Ostroh 1808), until his passing on Sukkot 1810. The book was compiled and brought to press by his close disciple R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat) within the year of mourning following the passing of R. Nachman.
In his foreword, R. Natan writes: "These are his later teachings, which he innovated and revealed after his book was completed. And that which we heard from him from that day until his passing, is recorded in this book".
In his memoirs in Yemei Moharnat, R. Natan describes at length the publishing of this book. Already in the initial days following the publication of the first part, R. Nachman asserted: "We must compose another book, which will be even finer and more beautiful than the first one". Upon revealing a new Torah thought, R. Nachman informed R. Natan: "This will be in the second book". R. Natan further relates of all the hardships and obstacles he encountered while publishing this book, "until the printing was finally completed in the summer of 1811… and I brought the finished books to Uman for the first Rosh Hashanah following R. Nachman's passing. Many saw and rejoiced".
Printed on leaf [2] are "Rhymes from the writings of Rabbenu", with acrostics of his name and the name of his father: "Nachman" "ben Simcha" – "His holy name and the name of his father are signed at the beginning of the lines, doubled and tripled".
The first part of this composition was printed in the lifetime of R. Nachman, who spoke extensively about his book and its segulah to confer holiness and purity on whoever studies it, saying that the book can grant a person superior intellect, since it contains exceptional and profound wisdom, and that studying the book could influence a person to complete repentance (Chayei Moharan, 347, 349). He informed his disciple R. Natan: "You know a little of the magnitude of this book's greatness and holiness, however beyond that, you should believe in its magnificent greatness" (Chayei Moharan, 369). R. Nachman also described the great importance of buying this book, asserting that every person should endeavor to purchase the book, and that anyone who could not afford it, should sell the pillow from under his head to buy the book (Chayei Moharan, 349). He prophesized that in the future, the book would be in high demand and reprinted many times (ibid). Furthermore, R. Nachman declared that just having his book in the house is a segulah for wealth and protection of one's house and possessions and he actually urged wealthy people to buy his book to safeguard their fortune (Chayei Moharan, 355).
[2], 56 leaves. Lacking the two last leaves. 18.5 cm. Partially printed on greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Dampstains and traces of past dampness to some leaves. Tear to title page, repaired with paper, slightly affecting the edge of the border. Additional minor damage to title page and handwritten numbers. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 286. Stefansky Classics, no. 386.
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Likutei Halachot, explanations and novellae following the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), primary disciple of R. Nachman. [Iași]-Zhovkva-Lviv: [1843]-1861. Complete set, with all seven parts in eight volumes. First editions.
Likutei Halachot is one of the most important compositions of Breslov teachings, wherein R. Natan of Breslov gives Chassidic and kabbalistic explanations, together with practical guidelines of conduct in G-d's service, arranged in the order of the laws in Shulchan Aruch – following the unique method of his teacher, R. Nachman of Breslov. Moharnat testified that while compiling and writing these books he felt a "Divine shine". The son of R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (who arranged the books for print) attested that also his father felt a Divine shine during the course of his work, compelling him at times to lay aside his quill and stop writing – see below.
Likutei Halachot was printed over the course of some twenty years. Only the first volume was printed in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov, in the city of Iași, while the rest of the volumes were printed posthumously in Zhovkva and Lemberg (Lviv). Likutei Halachot was reprinted in many editions, from the years immediately following the first edition until the current day.
R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, prepared them for print, and published them. R. Nachman's son R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's single-minded devotion to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling a Divine shine during the course of his work: "The books Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He received no reimbursement or payment from Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine shine… To which he answered: Yes! And it was understood from his words that several times, due to the excitement and Divine shine which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay aside his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing the first volume: "He then applied himself to print at least the first volume, Orach Chaim Part I, and for this task R. Natan gave him a bit, to cover the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… My father himself, endeavored to reduce expenses throughout the journey, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv) – Moharnat of Breslov (1780-1844), was the primary disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and disseminator of his teachings, in time succeeding him as leader of the Breslov Chassidim. During his teacher's lifetime, he was the personification of a disciple, and just like R. Chaim Vital disseminated and revealed the teachings of the Arizal, R. Natan revealed and disseminated the teachings of R. Nachman throughout the world. He arranged and published his teacher's works (including: Likutei Moharan, Sefer HaMidot, Sipurei Maasiot, and others). Reputedly, R. Nachman declared that if not for R. Natan, not even one leaf of his writings would have survived. R. Natan's own compositions expound upon and explain the teachings of R. Nachman. His magnum opus is this book – Likutei Halachot. R. Natan was renowned from his youth as an exceptional Torah scholar, who devotedly and ardently served his Creator. His prayers and holiness were legendary. His biography is recorded in detail in Chayei Moharnat and in BaEsh UvaMayim – Toldot Moharnat, Jerusalem, 1996.
Seven parts in eight volumes (Part III of Orach Chaim is divided here into two volumes). Vol. I (Orach Chaim, Part I): [2], 117, [1] leaves. Vol. II (Orach Chaim, Part II): without title page (see description of vol.III), 76, 79-108; 66 leaves. Leaves 77-78 are lacking and were replaced in manuscript. Vol. III (Hilchot Shabbat-Hilchot Rosh Chodesh): [1], 54; 18 leaves. Lacking leaf 55. The title page of vol. II was erroneously bound at the beginning of this volume. Vol. IV (Hilchot Pesach-Hilchot Megillah): 5, [6], 14-47, 44-49, [2], 56-61, [2], 64-81, 71-74; 7-14 leaves. Significant misfoliation. Lacking leaves 62-63 (replaced by leaves 60-61 which appear twice), and approx. 6 leaves of last sequence (including last two leaves). Vol. V (Yoreh Deah): [2], 267 leaves. Vol. VI (Even HaEzer): [2], 38; 10 leaves. Vol. VII (Choshen Mishpat, Part I): [2], [8], 79; 119 leaves. Leaves 69-70 and leaves 75-76 of the first sequence are bound out of order. [8] index leaves are bound out of place, at the beginning of the volume. Vol. VIII (Choshen Mishpat, Part II): [2], 3, 5-23; [39]; [35]; 18 leaves. Size of leaves varies, 21-26 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Stains. Dampstains. Worming (mostly minor), affecting text in some volumes. Leaves trimmed affecting text in several places. Tears, some repaired. Open tears, affecting text, to a few leaves. Several leaves at the end of the seventh volume were possibly supplied from a different copy. Stamps and inscriptions. New, non-uniform bindings (most of them made of leather).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273-279.
The place and year of printing of the first part are noted here according to: Alim LiTerufah (letters of Moharnat), Berdychiv 1896, letters 373-417; Sichot VeSipurim (Chazan), Jerusalem [1913], section 47; Neve Tzaddikim, Bnei Brak 1969, pp. 88, 98-112. Also: Yosef Weiss, HaSefer HaNisraf by R. Nachman of Breslov, Kiryat Sefer, 45, p. 270, note 77; Y. Yudlov, First Edition of Likutei Halachot on Orach Chaim, Kiryat Sefer, 62, pp. 933-935.
According to Yudlov, ibid., Part II of Orach Chaim was printed ca. 1847, and the title page was added (to some copies) later.
For more extensive bibliographic details on the parts of this edition, see: G. Shalom, Ele Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, pp. 9-11, no. 21-27.
Likutei Halachot is one of the most important compositions of Breslov teachings, wherein R. Natan of Breslov gives Chassidic and kabbalistic explanations, together with practical guidelines of conduct in G-d's service, arranged in the order of the laws in Shulchan Aruch – following the unique method of his teacher, R. Nachman of Breslov. Moharnat testified that while compiling and writing these books he felt a "Divine shine". The son of R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (who arranged the books for print) attested that also his father felt a Divine shine during the course of his work, compelling him at times to lay aside his quill and stop writing – see below.
Likutei Halachot was printed over the course of some twenty years. Only the first volume was printed in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov, in the city of Iași, while the rest of the volumes were printed posthumously in Zhovkva and Lemberg (Lviv). Likutei Halachot was reprinted in many editions, from the years immediately following the first edition until the current day.
R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, prepared them for print, and published them. R. Nachman's son R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's single-minded devotion to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling a Divine shine during the course of his work: "The books Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He received no reimbursement or payment from Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine shine… To which he answered: Yes! And it was understood from his words that several times, due to the excitement and Divine shine which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay aside his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing the first volume: "He then applied himself to print at least the first volume, Orach Chaim Part I, and for this task R. Natan gave him a bit, to cover the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… My father himself, endeavored to reduce expenses throughout the journey, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov (Nemyriv) – Moharnat of Breslov (1780-1844), was the primary disciple of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov and disseminator of his teachings, in time succeeding him as leader of the Breslov Chassidim. During his teacher's lifetime, he was the personification of a disciple, and just like R. Chaim Vital disseminated and revealed the teachings of the Arizal, R. Natan revealed and disseminated the teachings of R. Nachman throughout the world. He arranged and published his teacher's works (including: Likutei Moharan, Sefer HaMidot, Sipurei Maasiot, and others). Reputedly, R. Nachman declared that if not for R. Natan, not even one leaf of his writings would have survived. R. Natan's own compositions expound upon and explain the teachings of R. Nachman. His magnum opus is this book – Likutei Halachot. R. Natan was renowned from his youth as an exceptional Torah scholar, who devotedly and ardently served his Creator. His prayers and holiness were legendary. His biography is recorded in detail in Chayei Moharnat and in BaEsh UvaMayim – Toldot Moharnat, Jerusalem, 1996.
Seven parts in eight volumes (Part III of Orach Chaim is divided here into two volumes). Vol. I (Orach Chaim, Part I): [2], 117, [1] leaves. Vol. II (Orach Chaim, Part II): without title page (see description of vol.III), 76, 79-108; 66 leaves. Leaves 77-78 are lacking and were replaced in manuscript. Vol. III (Hilchot Shabbat-Hilchot Rosh Chodesh): [1], 54; 18 leaves. Lacking leaf 55. The title page of vol. II was erroneously bound at the beginning of this volume. Vol. IV (Hilchot Pesach-Hilchot Megillah): 5, [6], 14-47, 44-49, [2], 56-61, [2], 64-81, 71-74; 7-14 leaves. Significant misfoliation. Lacking leaves 62-63 (replaced by leaves 60-61 which appear twice), and approx. 6 leaves of last sequence (including last two leaves). Vol. V (Yoreh Deah): [2], 267 leaves. Vol. VI (Even HaEzer): [2], 38; 10 leaves. Vol. VII (Choshen Mishpat, Part I): [2], [8], 79; 119 leaves. Leaves 69-70 and leaves 75-76 of the first sequence are bound out of order. [8] index leaves are bound out of place, at the beginning of the volume. Vol. VIII (Choshen Mishpat, Part II): [2], 3, 5-23; [39]; [35]; 18 leaves. Size of leaves varies, 21-26 cm. Condition varies, good-fair. Stains. Dampstains. Worming (mostly minor), affecting text in some volumes. Leaves trimmed affecting text in several places. Tears, some repaired. Open tears, affecting text, to a few leaves. Several leaves at the end of the seventh volume were possibly supplied from a different copy. Stamps and inscriptions. New, non-uniform bindings (most of them made of leather).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273-279.
The place and year of printing of the first part are noted here according to: Alim LiTerufah (letters of Moharnat), Berdychiv 1896, letters 373-417; Sichot VeSipurim (Chazan), Jerusalem [1913], section 47; Neve Tzaddikim, Bnei Brak 1969, pp. 88, 98-112. Also: Yosef Weiss, HaSefer HaNisraf by R. Nachman of Breslov, Kiryat Sefer, 45, p. 270, note 77; Y. Yudlov, First Edition of Likutei Halachot on Orach Chaim, Kiryat Sefer, 62, pp. 933-935.
According to Yudlov, ibid., Part II of Orach Chaim was printed ca. 1847, and the title page was added (to some copies) later.
For more extensive bibliographic details on the parts of this edition, see: G. Shalom, Ele Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, pp. 9-11, no. 21-27.
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July 7, 2020
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Two books by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne, one of the first disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, printed together. Two volumes:
1. Yesod Yosef, allusions and gematriyot of the Holy Names and the Sefirot, with kabbalistic homilies, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
[4], 9, 11-88, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Dampstains and traces of past dampness to some leaves. Damage to title page and to the first three leaves, with almost no damage to text (repaired with paper). Stamp. New leather binding.
2. Likutei Yosef, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
26 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Slightly dark stains to last leaves. Minor worming and small tears to last leaves, not affecting text (some repaired with paper). New binding.
The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (d. 1800, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 149-150), a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and of R. Michel of Zlotshov. R. Yosef was amongst the elite and initial disciples of the Maggid, R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch, while the latter still served as maggid in Rovne, and he was the one who brought him from Tortchin (Torchyn) to Rovne, with the assistance of his father-in-law R. Aharon Rabbi of Rovne, to serve as maggid. In a letter R. Zusha of Anipoli sent the Chozeh of Lublin in praise of R. Yosef, he wrote: "…regarding the renowned, righteous man, who is astute and erudite, the outstanding Torah scholar R. Yosef… he was already asked to serve as rabbi in several communities, yet he refused… since it would cause him to take time away from his Torah study and prayers. And I know him, that he is accustomed to sit in seclusion, delving in Torah, prayer, Chassidut and asceticism. My brother, the holy R. Elimelech, cherished him greatly, and he also told me… that in the Higher spheres, he saw him clothed in white…".
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 232, 280.
1. Yesod Yosef, allusions and gematriyot of the Holy Names and the Sefirot, with kabbalistic homilies, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
[4], 9, 11-88, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Dampstains and traces of past dampness to some leaves. Damage to title page and to the first three leaves, with almost no damage to text (repaired with paper). Stamp. New leather binding.
2. Likutei Yosef, novellae on Talmudic topics, by R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne. Minkovitz, [1803]. First edition.
26 leaves. 20.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor wear. Slightly dark stains to last leaves. Minor worming and small tears to last leaves, not affecting text (some repaired with paper). New binding.
The author, R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rovne (d. 1800, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 149-150), a holy kabbalist, disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and of R. Michel of Zlotshov. R. Yosef was amongst the elite and initial disciples of the Maggid, R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch, while the latter still served as maggid in Rovne, and he was the one who brought him from Tortchin (Torchyn) to Rovne, with the assistance of his father-in-law R. Aharon Rabbi of Rovne, to serve as maggid. In a letter R. Zusha of Anipoli sent the Chozeh of Lublin in praise of R. Yosef, he wrote: "…regarding the renowned, righteous man, who is astute and erudite, the outstanding Torah scholar R. Yosef… he was already asked to serve as rabbi in several communities, yet he refused… since it would cause him to take time away from his Torah study and prayers. And I know him, that he is accustomed to sit in seclusion, delving in Torah, prayer, Chassidut and asceticism. My brother, the holy R. Elimelech, cherished him greatly, and he also told me… that in the Higher spheres, he saw him clothed in white…".
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 232, 280.
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Kedushat Levi on the Torah and selections by Rebbe Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. Berdichev, [1816]. With Kedushat Levi on Chanukah and Purim and commentaries on Aggadot. Berdichev, [1816]. Second edition of Kedushat HaLevi on the Torah and third edition of the homilies on Chanukah and Purim. Published by the author's grandson, R. Yosef. Printed by R. Yisrael [Bak] and R. Chaim Yitzchak.
Approbations by Chassidic masters: R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel rabbi of Apta and Medzhybizh and R. Aharon of Zhitomir.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Ze'ev Wolf Zol[zitz] of Berdichev". Inscription on verso of title page "This book belongs to the wealthy… ".
Two books bound together. 3, [2], 3-4, 7-18, [1], 22-147 leaves; [2], 3-38 leaves. Leaves 5-6 of the first book are bound out of sequence, before leaf 3. 20 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Condition varies, most leaves in good condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness and minor damage (repaired with paper) to title page and first leaves. Minor tears to last leaves (repaired). Repaired tear to upper part of leaf 36 of the last sequence, affecting heading and page numbering (completed by hand). Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 510.
Approbations by Chassidic masters: R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel rabbi of Apta and Medzhybizh and R. Aharon of Zhitomir.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Ze'ev Wolf Zol[zitz] of Berdichev". Inscription on verso of title page "This book belongs to the wealthy… ".
Two books bound together. 3, [2], 3-4, 7-18, [1], 22-147 leaves; [2], 3-38 leaves. Leaves 5-6 of the first book are bound out of sequence, before leaf 3. 20 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Condition varies, most leaves in good condition. Stains. Traces of past dampness and minor damage (repaired with paper) to title page and first leaves. Minor tears to last leaves (repaired). Repaired tear to upper part of leaf 36 of the last sequence, affecting heading and page numbering (completed by hand). Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 510.
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July 7, 2020
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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], 33, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Light-greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page. Dampstains to some leaves. Early signatures of "Yisrael Meir". Stamps. New binding.
• Keter Torah, Part II – Novellae on other Talmudic tractates and on Shemot. Zhitomir, [1806]. First edition.
42, 12 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Frequent worming, affecting text (the book was professionally repaired with paper). Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to Moshe son of R. Yitzchak Abele Kasarnowsky", and his stamp (appears also on other pages): "M. Kasarnowsky, Varsovie"; another stamp and inscriptions. New leather binding.
The author, R. Meir Derbaremdiker of Berdichev (d. 1805, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 34-35), was the son of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and son-in-law of R. Eliezer Rabbi of Karlin (father of R. Moshe of Botoşani). R. Meir was a disciple of R. Nachum of Chernobyl, besides being a disciple of his father, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, who was his primary teacher as he attests at the beginning of this book: "All is taken from the light of wisdom of my father". He died in his prime in the lifetime of his father. After his passing, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya, sent a letter of consolation to his father, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. R. Levi Yitzchak reputedly escorted his son's coffin with great joy, saying that he is returning a soul to its Maker as pure as it descended to this world. R. Aharon of Chernobyl said that had R. Meir lived a long life, he could have reached loftier heights than his father.
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], 33, [1] leaves. 19.5 cm. Light-greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains. Dark stains to title page. Dampstains to some leaves. Early signatures of "Yisrael Meir". Stamps. New binding.
• Keter Torah, Part II – Novellae on other Talmudic tractates and on Shemot. Zhitomir, [1806]. First edition.
42, 12 leaves. 20 cm. Greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Frequent worming, affecting text (the book was professionally repaired with paper). Ownership inscription on title page: "Belongs to Moshe son of R. Yitzchak Abele Kasarnowsky", and his stamp (appears also on other pages): "M. Kasarnowsky, Varsovie"; another stamp and inscriptions. New leather binding.
The author, R. Meir Derbaremdiker of Berdichev (d. 1805, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 34-35), was the son of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and son-in-law of R. Eliezer Rabbi of Karlin (father of R. Moshe of Botoşani). R. Meir was a disciple of R. Nachum of Chernobyl, besides being a disciple of his father, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev, who was his primary teacher as he attests at the beginning of this book: "All is taken from the light of wisdom of my father". He died in his prime in the lifetime of his father. After his passing, R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya, sent a letter of consolation to his father, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. R. Levi Yitzchak reputedly escorted his son's coffin with great joy, saying that he is returning a soul to its Maker as pure as it descended to this world. R. Aharon of Chernobyl said that had R. Meir lived a long life, he could have reached loftier heights than his father.
Stefansky Chassidut, nos. 251, 252.
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July 7, 2020
Opening: $1,000
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Likutei Maharin and Toldot Yitzchak ben Levi, kabbalistic commentary on the Torah and the Five Megillot, by R. Yisrael Rabbi of Pikov (Pykiv), son of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Berditchev (Berdychiv), 1811. First edition.
The author, R. Yisrael Rabbi of Pikov (1763-1819) was the eldest son and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. He also frequented the courts of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Moshe Leib of Sassov (with whom he collaborated in redeeming captives). In the early 1790s, he was appointed rabbi of Pikov. After the passing of his father in 1809, he succeeded him as rabbi of Berditchev. In his book Kedushat Levi (Slavita, 1798), R. Levi Yitzchak quotes novellae from his son R. Yisrael, in halacha and aggadah. His mechutan, the Baal HaTanya, termed him "pious and ascetic", and the Maggid of Kozhnitz acclaimed him a holy, godly man. In this book, he quotes his father's teachings dozens of times, with exceptional awe and respect.
[2], 2-83 leaves. 20.5 cm. High-quality bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Worming, with minor damage to text in several places and significant damage to last leaf (the margins of the last leaf are trimmed. Apparently it was supplied from another copy). Stains. Minor wear to several leaves. Tears to several leaves, some open and repaired with paper. Loss of text to laves 67 and 82. Stamps. Signature on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 283.
The author, R. Yisrael Rabbi of Pikov (1763-1819) was the eldest son and close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. He also frequented the courts of R. Zusha of Anipoli and R. Moshe Leib of Sassov (with whom he collaborated in redeeming captives). In the early 1790s, he was appointed rabbi of Pikov. After the passing of his father in 1809, he succeeded him as rabbi of Berditchev. In his book Kedushat Levi (Slavita, 1798), R. Levi Yitzchak quotes novellae from his son R. Yisrael, in halacha and aggadah. His mechutan, the Baal HaTanya, termed him "pious and ascetic", and the Maggid of Kozhnitz acclaimed him a holy, godly man. In this book, he quotes his father's teachings dozens of times, with exceptional awe and respect.
[2], 2-83 leaves. 20.5 cm. High-quality bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Worming, with minor damage to text in several places and significant damage to last leaf (the margins of the last leaf are trimmed. Apparently it was supplied from another copy). Stains. Minor wear to several leaves. Tears to several leaves, some open and repaired with paper. Loss of text to laves 67 and 82. Stamps. Signature on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 283.
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Chassidic Books
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Auction 72 - Rare and Important Items
July 7, 2020
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Torei Zahav, homily, ethics, kabbalah and Chassidut on the Torah, festivals, Megillat Eichah and Megillat Esther, by R. Binyamin of Zalozitz (Zaliztsi). Mogilev (Mohilev), [1816]. First edition.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 350-354), was proficient both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings. It is unclear whether he merited meeting the Baal Shem Tov, however his works include teachings in his name. His works also include many teachings in the names of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan. He described R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov as "my teacher". His works include: Chelkat Binyamin, commentary on the Passover Haggadah; Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim; Amtachat Binyamin on Megillat Kohelet. All of his works were published posthumously, by his son R. Asher Zelig. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation to Chelkat Binyamin, describes R. Binyamin as a "righteous and G-dly man".
Inscription and signature on last page: "I studied this book, Tzvi Hirsch Ginzberg of Mezeritch in Zlotopolye".
46, 48-101, 101-108, 107-112, 117-122, 125-126 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Several tears. Worming to some leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 613.
The author, R. Binyamin, Maggid of Zalozitz (d. 1791; Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 350-354), was proficient both in revealed and hidden realms of the Torah. A contemporary of the Baal Shem Tov and early Chassidic masters, he was one of the first disseminators of Chassidic teachings. It is unclear whether he merited meeting the Baal Shem Tov, however his works include teachings in his name. His works also include many teachings in the names of the disciples of the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezeritch, R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov and R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan. He described R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov as "my teacher". His works include: Chelkat Binyamin, commentary on the Passover Haggadah; Ahavat Dodim, commentary to Shir HaShirim; Amtachat Binyamin on Megillat Kohelet. All of his works were published posthumously, by his son R. Asher Zelig. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation to Chelkat Binyamin, describes R. Binyamin as a "righteous and G-dly man".
Inscription and signature on last page: "I studied this book, Tzvi Hirsch Ginzberg of Mezeritch in Zlotopolye".
46, 48-101, 101-108, 107-112, 117-122, 125-126 leaves. 21.5 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Several tears. Worming to some leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 613.
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Chassidic Books
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