Lot 156
Printed Proclamations for a “Kibbutz” of Breslov Chassidim in Jerusalem - 1948-1962
Collection of printed proclamations for a "Kibbutz" of Breslov Chassidim in Jerusalem, by the "Shamash Herald" R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover. Jerusalem, [1948-1962].
These proclamations were printed annually by R. Yitzchak Meir Breslover, a Jerusalem Breslov Chassid, to fulfill the testament of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov "to make a proclamation" and to encourage Breslov Chassidim to pray together in one united group on Rosh HaShana. In each proclamation, the author adds various compilations from the books of Rabbi Nachman and his disciples and details connected to the Jerusalem Breslov Chassidim. The content changes from year to year.
The collection includes several copies of some proclamations. Following is the list of proclamations: Proclamation 3 – for Rosh HaShana 1948, Proclamation 4 – for 1949 (7 copies), Proclamation 5 – for 1950 (2 copies), Proclamation 8 – for 1953 (4 copies), Proclamation 10 – for 1955 (3 copies; with a picture of the city of Uman and the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 11 – for 1956 (2 copies; with a picture of the tomb of Rabbi Nachman), Proclamation 13 – for 1958, Proclamation 17 – for 1962.
21 “proclamations” (some cover several pages), varied size and condition. Some with tears and damages.
