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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Shemen HaTov – Zekan Aharon, homiletics and commentaries on the Torah… Passover Haggada and Rosh Hashana prayers. Poems and puyutim. By the Mekubal Shlomo Ohev and his grandson Rabbi Aharon HaCohen of Raguza. [Venice, 1657].
Signed owner's inscription: "Moshe son of the Gaon Rabbi Bunim". Another signature by Rabbi "Lipman David Tevli" and many inscriptions in foreign languages.
Rabbi Moshe Ginz-Schlesinger, son of Rabbi Simcha Bunim Eiger Rabbi of Mattersdorf. Disciple of his uncle Rabbi Akiva Eiger. From 1830, he was accepted to Rabbi Leib ben Shaul's kloiz in Hamburg. (In Igrot Sofrim, letters by Rabbi Akiva Eiger, 22, Rabbi Akiva Eiger writes to his brother: "to bring the good news that my friend's son Rabbi Moshe has been accepted to dwell in the Beit Midrash in Hamburg"). He assisted and prepared for print much of his uncle's Torah thoughts and is mentioned in the introduction. He is mentioned dozens of times in the writings of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and the Chatam Sofer. Died 1857.
3-125, 122-148, 147-150, [5] leaves. (Missing title page and introductions, and Leaf 151). 28 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Detached and worn cover.
Signed owner's inscription: "Moshe son of the Gaon Rabbi Bunim". Another signature by Rabbi "Lipman David Tevli" and many inscriptions in foreign languages.
Rabbi Moshe Ginz-Schlesinger, son of Rabbi Simcha Bunim Eiger Rabbi of Mattersdorf. Disciple of his uncle Rabbi Akiva Eiger. From 1830, he was accepted to Rabbi Leib ben Shaul's kloiz in Hamburg. (In Igrot Sofrim, letters by Rabbi Akiva Eiger, 22, Rabbi Akiva Eiger writes to his brother: "to bring the good news that my friend's son Rabbi Moshe has been accepted to dwell in the Beit Midrash in Hamburg"). He assisted and prepared for print much of his uncle's Torah thoughts and is mentioned in the introduction. He is mentioned dozens of times in the writings of Rabbi Akiva Eiger and the Chatam Sofer. Died 1857.
3-125, 122-148, 147-150, [5] leaves. (Missing title page and introductions, and Leaf 151). 28 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. Detached and worn cover.
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![Toraht Moshe, sections 1-[5], commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Moshe Alshich. Dyhernfurth, [1798]. Signatures: “Natan Fraide](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/374.jpg "Alshich on the Torah – Signatures of Rabbi Meir Kitza and Rabbi Natan")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Toraht Moshe, sections 1-[5], commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Moshe Alshich. Dyhernfurth, [1798]. Signatures: “Natan Fraider”, “Meir Kitza”, “lastly… Tuvia Schwartz”, “Michael Schwartz”.
The Ga’on Rabbi Natan Fraider (1803-1857), Dayan in Tzehlim (Hungary) and successor of Rabbi Moshe Segal Gluga as Av Beit Din in the city. settled in Tsharna and was appointed as rabbi of the congregation. Corresponded with the Chatam Sofer. [ see: Personalities in the Responses of the Chatam Sofer, page 319]. The Ga’on Rabbi Meir Kitza (passed away before 1815), Dayan in Tzehlim [see attached material].
Faulty pagination [identical to listing in Bibliography Institute CD]. [It is possible that one leaf is missing, perhaps the title page of Sefer Bamidbar]. Special title page only for Sefer Bereshit
The Ga’on Rabbi Natan Fraider (1803-1857), Dayan in Tzehlim (Hungary) and successor of Rabbi Moshe Segal Gluga as Av Beit Din in the city. settled in Tsharna and was appointed as rabbi of the congregation. Corresponded with the Chatam Sofer. [ see: Personalities in the Responses of the Chatam Sofer, page 319]. The Ga’on Rabbi Meir Kitza (passed away before 1815), Dayan in Tzehlim [see attached material].
Faulty pagination [identical to listing in Bibliography Institute CD]. [It is possible that one leaf is missing, perhaps the title page of Sefer Bamidbar]. Special title page only for Sefer Bereshit
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Tefila Le-Moshe a commentary on the Torah, by Rabbi Moshe AlmosniNo. Cracow, 1820.
Numerous signatures and ink stamps, the earliest belongs to Rabbi “Yitzchak Itzk Cohen son of the Gaon Rabbi Moshe, Av Beit Din of Luberentz”.
84 leaves. 18cm. Greenish thick paper, good condition, stains. Rebound.
Copy with modifications on the title page, see the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0110686.
Numerous signatures and ink stamps, the earliest belongs to Rabbi “Yitzchak Itzk Cohen son of the Gaon Rabbi Moshe, Av Beit Din of Luberentz”.
84 leaves. 18cm. Greenish thick paper, good condition, stains. Rebound.
Copy with modifications on the title page, see the Bibliography Institute CD, record 0110686.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $938
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Talmud Yerushalmi, with the commentary of Rabbi Eliyahu of Fulda. Tractates Berachot, Peah, D'mai, Kilayim and Shevi'it. Amsterdam, 1710. Approbations of the Chacham Zvi Rabbi Naftali Katz of Frankfurt and others.
On title page, signatures and inscriptions in old Oriental handwriting: "This book belongs to Shlomo Burgil", "I merited serving G-d, I, S.N.A. in [-]"; another dedication praising Rabbi Natan Burgil, author of Chok Natan: "Rabbi Yehonatan is a dayan … and plunges the depth of the din … Torah Tana Holy Chassid … Natan Burgil". Another signature (cut-off) in ancient Ashkenasi handwriting.
Rabbi Natan Burgil (died 1792, Otzar HaRabbanim 16303), was a leading Tunis rabbi, immigrated to Jerusalem in his later years. He is renowned for his book Chok Natan on Seder Kodshim (Livorno, 1776). His sons and descendants served for generations as rabbis and community heads in Tunis. Apparently, the signatures and dedication are from his brother S.N.A. [Shlomo ben Avraham], since the father of Chok Natan was called Rabbi Avraham.
[2], 2-37; 2-22; 2-21; 2-25; 2-25 leaves (Tractates Terumot-Shekalim are missing). 30 cm. Fair condition, moth holes and slight wear. New fabric cover.
On title page, signatures and inscriptions in old Oriental handwriting: "This book belongs to Shlomo Burgil", "I merited serving G-d, I, S.N.A. in [-]"; another dedication praising Rabbi Natan Burgil, author of Chok Natan: "Rabbi Yehonatan is a dayan … and plunges the depth of the din … Torah Tana Holy Chassid … Natan Burgil". Another signature (cut-off) in ancient Ashkenasi handwriting.
Rabbi Natan Burgil (died 1792, Otzar HaRabbanim 16303), was a leading Tunis rabbi, immigrated to Jerusalem in his later years. He is renowned for his book Chok Natan on Seder Kodshim (Livorno, 1776). His sons and descendants served for generations as rabbis and community heads in Tunis. Apparently, the signatures and dedication are from his brother S.N.A. [Shlomo ben Avraham], since the father of Chok Natan was called Rabbi Avraham.
[2], 2-37; 2-22; 2-21; 2-25; 2-25 leaves (Tractates Terumot-Shekalim are missing). 30 cm. Fair condition, moth holes and slight wear. New fabric cover.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Terumat Ha-Deshen, with Halachic rulings and writings. Furth, 1778.
Ownership inscriptions. On the title page: hand signature by the holy Rabbi Israel, son in law of the Rabbi of Savran “Israel, son in law of the Rabbi of Savran” [the only signature known from Rabbi Israel of Savran]. Signatures by [his son] Rabbi “Levi Yitzchak”. Ownership ink stamps by the Gaon Rabbi Yosef Adler, Av Beit Din of Schassburg and Turda (on the signature of the Holy Rabbi of Savran).
Rabbi Israel of Savran was the son of the Maggid of Koznitz’s sister, and the son in law of the holy Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran. Many important dynasties of Admors and Tzaddikim came from his posterity: his son in law the holy Rabbi Meshulam Zusya of Zinkov-Apta, his son in law the holy Rabbi Yosef Alter Hager of Radowitz-Kosov, his son in law the holy Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh. (See the list of his descendants in the enclosed material. See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Vol. 3, page 370).
[5], 122; 2-45 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Antique, torn, leather binding.
Ownership inscriptions. On the title page: hand signature by the holy Rabbi Israel, son in law of the Rabbi of Savran “Israel, son in law of the Rabbi of Savran” [the only signature known from Rabbi Israel of Savran]. Signatures by [his son] Rabbi “Levi Yitzchak”. Ownership ink stamps by the Gaon Rabbi Yosef Adler, Av Beit Din of Schassburg and Turda (on the signature of the Holy Rabbi of Savran).
Rabbi Israel of Savran was the son of the Maggid of Koznitz’s sister, and the son in law of the holy Rabbi Moshe Zvi of Savran. Many important dynasties of Admors and Tzaddikim came from his posterity: his son in law the holy Rabbi Meshulam Zusya of Zinkov-Apta, his son in law the holy Rabbi Yosef Alter Hager of Radowitz-Kosov, his son in law the holy Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh. (See the list of his descendants in the enclosed material. See Encyclopedia of Chassidut, Vol. 3, page 370).
[5], 122; 2-45 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition, stains. Antique, torn, leather binding.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Tal Orot and Tehillim with commentary of Migdal David, by Rabbi Eliezer Lipman Segal of Brad. Vienna, 1792. First edition. Commentary according to kabala and simple interpretation. The introduction is a complete work on kabala topics named Tal Orot. Many approbations from scholars of Brad, Lvov, Rabbi Mordechai Banet, etc.
C. 8 stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel Bornstein Sochatchev Warsaw District" – Rabbi Shmuel Bornstein the Rebbe of Sochatchev, author of Shem MiShmuel, was son of the author of Avnei Nezer. Born in 1857 in Kotzk, in the house of his grandfather The Saraph, Rebbe Mendele. In 1890, he succeeded his father as Rebbe and was one of the leading rebbes of his generation. Died in 1926. Famous for his profound book about Chassidic thought, Shem MiShmuel which was printed in seven parts.
[4], 194 leaves. 20 cm. Very poor condition, heavy moth damage.
C. 8 stamps of Rabbi "Shmuel Bornstein Sochatchev Warsaw District" – Rabbi Shmuel Bornstein the Rebbe of Sochatchev, author of Shem MiShmuel, was son of the author of Avnei Nezer. Born in 1857 in Kotzk, in the house of his grandfather The Saraph, Rebbe Mendele. In 1890, he succeeded his father as Rebbe and was one of the leading rebbes of his generation. Died in 1926. Famous for his profound book about Chassidic thought, Shem MiShmuel which was printed in seven parts.
[4], 194 leaves. 20 cm. Very poor condition, heavy moth damage.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Pe'er HaDor – Rambam's responses, Lvov, 1859. Second edition.
On title page stamp (blurred) of Rebbe Chaim Shnuer Zalman of Liadi – third son of the Tzemach Tzedek. Rebbe Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneerson (1814-1880) was father-in-law by first marriage of his younger brother Rabbi Shmuel (Admor Moharash). After his father's death, he served three years as Rebbe of Lubavitch and in 1869 he passed on the position of Rebbe and the Beit Midrash in Lubavitch to his brother the Moharash while he moved his rabbinical court to the town of Liadi, residence of his grandfather Ba'al HaTanya. [The stamp is identical to stamps found on volumes of Talmud in Kedem Catalogue, Auction 6, Item 306].
[7], 53 leaves. 21.5 cm. Greenish paper, good condition, use wear. Damaged old cover.
On title page stamp (blurred) of Rebbe Chaim Shnuer Zalman of Liadi – third son of the Tzemach Tzedek. Rebbe Chaim Shneur Zalman Schneerson (1814-1880) was father-in-law by first marriage of his younger brother Rabbi Shmuel (Admor Moharash). After his father's death, he served three years as Rebbe of Lubavitch and in 1869 he passed on the position of Rebbe and the Beit Midrash in Lubavitch to his brother the Moharash while he moved his rabbinical court to the town of Liadi, residence of his grandfather Ba'al HaTanya. [The stamp is identical to stamps found on volumes of Talmud in Kedem Catalogue, Auction 6, Item 306].
[7], 53 leaves. 21.5 cm. Greenish paper, good condition, use wear. Damaged old cover.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sold for: $425
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Beit Efraim Responsa, Even HaEzer, Rabbi Efraim Zalman Margaliot. Lvov, 1818.
Handwritten signatures: Yisrael Isser Rabbi of Topoltschan, Yehuda Menachem Kahana (of Siget, descendant of the author of Kuntress HaSefekot, see attached material).
On leaf after title page, stamp of Rabbi "Shmuel … Ginzler Rabbi of Oberwischau and the Upper Reine – Rabbi Shmuel Shmelke Ginzler (1835-1921, Otzar HaRabbanim 19640), Rabbi of Wischau for 45 years, author of Meshiv Nefesh (Siget 1922). Published the book Terumat HaKeri by the author of Kuntress HaSefekot (his father-in-law was Rabbi Yitzchak Aryeh Kahana ben Rabbi Shmuel Zanvil son-in-law of the author of Kuntress HaSefekot, and apparently Rabbi Yehuda Menachem Kahana who signed this book is related to him – see attached material).
[3], 264, [2] leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moisture damage. New cover.
Handwritten signatures: Yisrael Isser Rabbi of Topoltschan, Yehuda Menachem Kahana (of Siget, descendant of the author of Kuntress HaSefekot, see attached material).
On leaf after title page, stamp of Rabbi "Shmuel … Ginzler Rabbi of Oberwischau and the Upper Reine – Rabbi Shmuel Shmelke Ginzler (1835-1921, Otzar HaRabbanim 19640), Rabbi of Wischau for 45 years, author of Meshiv Nefesh (Siget 1922). Published the book Terumat HaKeri by the author of Kuntress HaSefekot (his father-in-law was Rabbi Yitzchak Aryeh Kahana ben Rabbi Shmuel Zanvil son-in-law of the author of Kuntress HaSefekot, and apparently Rabbi Yehuda Menachem Kahana who signed this book is related to him – see attached material).
[3], 264, [2] leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition. Stains, moisture damage. New cover.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Avodat Ha-Kodesh by the Rashba. Ofen, 1820.
Stamp of Rabbi "Menachem Mendel Hager of Vizhnitz Av-Beit-Din Obervisa".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager of Vishova (Vişeu de Sus) (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, III, pp. 95-96), son of "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. Since 1908 served as Rabbi of Vizhnitz. As of 1921 Av-Beit-Din Vishova, where he established the "Beit Yisrael" Yeshivah. Of "Aggudat Yisrael" leaders and a member of "Mo'etzet Gedoley Ha-Torah".
13 leaves. 34.5 cm. Thick, high quality paper, good condition, light moth damage. Rebound.
Stamp of Rabbi "Menachem Mendel Hager of Vizhnitz Av-Beit-Din Obervisa".
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Hager of Vishova (Vişeu de Sus) (1885-1941, Encyclopedia of Chassidut, III, pp. 95-96), son of "Ahavat Yisrael" of Vizhnitz. Since 1908 served as Rabbi of Vizhnitz. As of 1921 Av-Beit-Din Vishova, where he established the "Beit Yisrael" Yeshivah. Of "Aggudat Yisrael" leaders and a member of "Mo'etzet Gedoley Ha-Torah".
13 leaves. 34.5 cm. Thick, high quality paper, good condition, light moth damage. Rebound.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Sha'arei Teshuva, Rabbeinu Yonah Gerundi. Zholkeva, 1807.
Bound with: Sha'arei HaKedusha, Rabbi Chaim Vital. Zholkeva, 1810.
Many stamps as the handwritten signature: "Aharon ben R' Zvi Aryeh of Olik Stretin".
Rav Aharon Brandwein (died 1906, son of Rebbe Zvi Aryeh of Pleschen (of Olik-Stretin), grew up in the house of his great uncle Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, who appointed him in his youth as Rebbe . Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and settled in Safed, where he became a focal point of the Chassidic community. Buried in the cave of Rabbi Chaim of Tchernowitz.
47 leaves; 28, [2] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition, besides 3 restored leaves, stains. New cover.
Bound with: Sha'arei HaKedusha, Rabbi Chaim Vital. Zholkeva, 1810.
Many stamps as the handwritten signature: "Aharon ben R' Zvi Aryeh of Olik Stretin".
Rav Aharon Brandwein (died 1906, son of Rebbe Zvi Aryeh of Pleschen (of Olik-Stretin), grew up in the house of his great uncle Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzin, who appointed him in his youth as Rebbe . Immigrated to Eretz Yisrael and settled in Safed, where he became a focal point of the Chassidic community. Buried in the cave of Rabbi Chaim of Tchernowitz.
47 leaves; 28, [2] leaves. 17.5 cm. Good condition, besides 3 restored leaves, stains. New cover.
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![Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam. Includes commentaries. [Yesnitch, 1742].
Stamp of the Admor Rabbi “Yisrael Moshe son of the ho](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale14-public/383.jpg "Moreh Nevuchim – Stamp of the Admor Rabbi Yisrael Moshe of Gustinin")
Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
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Moreh Nevuchim by the Rambam. Includes commentaries. [Yesnitch, 1742].
Stamp of the Admor Rabbi “Yisrael Moshe son of the holy Rabbi Yechiel Meir of Gostinin Lifshitz”.
Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Lifshitz (c. 1832-1918, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 2, page 600). Eldest son of the Admor Rabbi Yechiel Meir of Gustinin, accompanied his father on his journeys to Kotzk, Gur and Tshechnov. Upon the death of his father in 1888 he was appointed Admor and settled in the city of Proshkov, where he lead his Hassidic congregation for approximately thirty years.
120 leaves (missing title page and 4 leaves of additions at end of book). 33 cm. Good condition, minor damage and stains. Old binding, unoriginal.
Stamp of the Admor Rabbi “Yisrael Moshe son of the holy Rabbi Yechiel Meir of Gostinin Lifshitz”.
Rabbi Yisrael Moshe Lifshitz (c. 1832-1918, Encyclopedia of Hassidism, 2, page 600). Eldest son of the Admor Rabbi Yechiel Meir of Gustinin, accompanied his father on his journeys to Kotzk, Gur and Tshechnov. Upon the death of his father in 1888 he was appointed Admor and settled in the city of Proshkov, where he lead his Hassidic congregation for approximately thirty years.
120 leaves (missing title page and 4 leaves of additions at end of book). 33 cm. Good condition, minor damage and stains. Old binding, unoriginal.
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Auction 14 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
March 2, 2011
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Stamps of the Lelov Rebbes, Rebbe "Elazar Menachem son of Moshe in Jerusalem" (with a Star of David), and his son Rebbe "David Tzvi Shlomo son of Rebbe Elazar Menachem Biderman, Jerusalem" (with a drawing of the Western Wall and fir trees).
Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman (1827-1873) was son of Rebbe Moshe'le of Lelov and son-in-law of the son of the Seer of Lublin. He immigrated with his father to Eretz Yisrael in 1851 and that same year he succeeded his father, the founder of the first Chassidic community in Jerusalem [until his time, only Tiberias and Safed had Chassidic settlements and in Jerusalem only Perushim-the disciples of the Vilna Gaon lived]. He was renowned for his prayers and he did not miss even one day of prayer by the Western Wall.
His son Rebbe David Tzvi Shlomo Biderman (1844-1918) succeeded his father as Rebbe after his father's death in 1873. He was the leader of Chassidic communities in Jerusalem. He was pure from a young age and was of the leading Chassidim of The Beit Aharon. The author of Yismach Yisrael of Alexander called Rebbe David Tzvi Shlomo a Torah scroll. Rabbi Chaim Shmuel Mechenstein said that for many years he was the greatest tzaddik of his generation.
Missing copy: 5-80, 61-68 leaves (instead of [2], 5-80, 61-70, [1] leaf). 24 cm. Fair-poor condition, wear and moisture and mold stains. Minor moth damage. Old, worn detached cover.
Rebbe Elazar Menachem Mendel Biderman (1827-1873) was son of Rebbe Moshe'le of Lelov and son-in-law of the son of the Seer of Lublin. He immigrated with his father to Eretz Yisrael in 1851 and that same year he succeeded his father, the founder of the first Chassidic community in Jerusalem [until his time, only Tiberias and Safed had Chassidic settlements and in Jerusalem only Perushim-the disciples of the Vilna Gaon lived]. He was renowned for his prayers and he did not miss even one day of prayer by the Western Wall.
His son Rebbe David Tzvi Shlomo Biderman (1844-1918) succeeded his father as Rebbe after his father's death in 1873. He was the leader of Chassidic communities in Jerusalem. He was pure from a young age and was of the leading Chassidim of The Beit Aharon. The author of Yismach Yisrael of Alexander called Rebbe David Tzvi Shlomo a Torah scroll. Rabbi Chaim Shmuel Mechenstein said that for many years he was the greatest tzaddik of his generation.
Missing copy: 5-80, 61-68 leaves (instead of [2], 5-80, 61-70, [1] leaf). 24 cm. Fair-poor condition, wear and moisture and mold stains. Minor moth damage. Old, worn detached cover.
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