Darkei Olam, collection of regulations, prayers and supernatural cures [Rabbi Moshe Wartman]. Warsaw, 1860.
On leaves preceding title page signature of Rabbi “Ya’akov Yehudah Levine”, and notations by his son and nephew: “Belongs to the genius, exemplary Dayan in Jerusalem… Rabbi Ya’akov Yehduah”; “Belongs to my uncle Rabbi Yehudah Leib Levi of the Holy Land”.
Rabbi Ya’akov Yehudah Levi (1813-1889, Otzar HaRabbanim 10080), exceptional genius in the revealed and concealed facets of Torah, holy Kabbalist. Served as rabbi in Sleshin. Immigrated to Jerusalem together with his two brothers, Rabbi Asher Lemel Av Beit Din of Galine and Rabbi Nachum Av Beit Din of Shadik, after all three dreamt the same night that they must immigrate to Eretz Israel. Served as chief Av Beit Din of Jerusalem for over forty years. Composed Bait LaAvot on Pirkei Avot.
[7], 17-68 leaves. 12.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Title page and two leaves of binding restored. Ownership notation in Sephardic handwriting. New binding.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.