Lot 87
Or Olam, HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar – By Rabbi Meir Margolies, Author of Meir Netivim, Disciple of the Baal Shem Tov – Polonne, 1795 – First Edition – Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov
Or Olam – Fourth Light – HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar (the good and straight path), a long poem composed of good practices and laws, briefly summarizing the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments, by R. Meir Margolies, rabbi of the Lviv region and Ostroh, author of Meir Netivim. Polonne: Schneur son of Betzalel MiGeza Schorr, [1795]. First edition.
This work was written by the author in response to a request by his son R. Shaul Margolies that he briefly summarizes the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch. R. Meir wrote a long acrostic poem, in alphabetical order, forming also his name Meir and the name of his son Shaul. The poem contains all the laws and practices of the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments.
The author, R. Meir Margolies (ca. 1707?-1790), a prominent rabbi in his times, and a leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov.
Copy of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (1894-1969, last rebbe of the Chortkov dynasty), with his stamp on the title page.
40 leaves. 20 cm. Overall good condition. Stains, including minor traces of past dampness to several leaves. Open tears affecting text on two leaves. Minor worming, slightly affecting text. Leaves trimmed with damage to headings in several places (including title page). Stamps. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
