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Keter Shem Tov - Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov - Korets, 1797
Keter Shem Tov, "All the holy teachings of R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov" - selections of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, arranged by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta. Korets [1797]. Second edition.
The author, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), composed several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books. He was the disciple of R. Uziel Meisels of Ryczywół. Succeeded R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev as rabbi of Żelechów, and later served as rabbi of Biłgoraj. In 1803, he was appointed
rabbi of Apta, alongside Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel, the Ohev Yisrael.
Oriental signatures on several leaves: "Faraj Chaim Abdal Yusuf Faraj".
[2], 63, [1] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, repaired with paper, to title page and many other leaves, affecting text (the book was professionally restored). Repaired tears with damage to title page border, replaced with photocopy. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 250.
