Printed leaf, Et Tzarah Hi LeYoshvei Yerushalayim, poster opposing R. Azriel Hildesheimer's new method of learning, institutions established by him and innovations in educational institutions in the city. Jerusalem, [1873].
Poster from 18th Tevet 1873, bemoaning the spiritual crisis in Jerusalem educational institutions, particularly attacking the institutions established by R. Azriel Hildesheimer and their method of study. The poster was directed at European rabbis, in the hope that they would arrest R. Hildesheimer's influence on Jerusalem educational institutions.
[1] leaf. 27.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small marginal tears, and open tear to upper portion of leaf, slightly affecting text, repaired with tape. New binding.
Not recorded by Sh. Halevy or the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book. The NLI catalog contains a photocopy of the present copy.
Previously of the collection of Dr. Israel Mehlman, with inscriptions in his handwriting (in pencil).
