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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $300
Sold for: $688
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Tomer Devorah, "Important composition by the Rabbi the G-dly Mekubal" Rabbi Moshe Cordovero – the Ramak. Mantua, 1623. Printed by Yehuda Shmuel MiPrusha and his son Yehoshua.
19 leaves. 15 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Bristol cover.
Rare edition.
19 leaves. 15 cm. Fair condition, stains and wear. Bristol cover.
Rare edition.
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![Sefer HaKavanot, Kavanot Ha'Ari. Rabbi Moshe Trinky. [Venice, 1620]. Handwritten corrections on the book sheets .
First Sefer](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/103.jpg "Sefer HaKavanot – Venice, 1620")
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $250
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Sefer HaKavanot, Kavanot Ha'Ari. Rabbi Moshe Trinky. [Venice, 1620]. Handwritten corrections on the book sheets .
First Sefer HaKavanot printed from the Kabalistic teachings of the Arizal. On the last page is a colophon: "The work was completed on Tuesday, the 5th of Av 1620, the same time the Rabbi… G-dly Mekubal Chaim Vital died". [Rabbi Chaim Vital died on the 30th of Nissan, 1620].
(Lacking title page) 2-65, [2] leaves. 19.5 cm. Poor condition. Moth damage, stains and wear. Unbound.
First Sefer HaKavanot printed from the Kabalistic teachings of the Arizal. On the last page is a colophon: "The work was completed on Tuesday, the 5th of Av 1620, the same time the Rabbi… G-dly Mekubal Chaim Vital died". [Rabbi Chaim Vital died on the 30th of Nissan, 1620].
(Lacking title page) 2-65, [2] leaves. 19.5 cm. Poor condition. Moth damage, stains and wear. Unbound.
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Kabbalah – Manuscripts, Books and Glosses
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $200
Sold for: $350
Including buyer's premium
Asara Ma'amarot, by the Rama M'Pano, with the Yo'el Moshe commentary. Amsterdam, 1649.
Dozens of cabbalistic glosses, in Oriental Rashi script. Some are signed with the initials of "HaTza'ir Mula ben Ya'akov". The writer mentions his father's thoughts in the glosses. Signatures and various ownership inscriptions.
156 leaves (originally: 158 leaves, lacking 2 leaves from the index). 19 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. (Leaves 49-53 are before Leaf 45, but were also replaced in their correct place in handsome ancient handwriting). Ancient worn leather binding.
Dozens of cabbalistic glosses, in Oriental Rashi script. Some are signed with the initials of "HaTza'ir Mula ben Ya'akov". The writer mentions his father's thoughts in the glosses. Signatures and various ownership inscriptions.
156 leaves (originally: 158 leaves, lacking 2 leaves from the index). 19 cm. Fair condition, wear and stains. (Leaves 49-53 are before Leaf 45, but were also replaced in their correct place in handsome ancient handwriting). Ancient worn leather binding.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $500
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VaYakhel Moshe, "True cabbalistic topics from the Ari's wisdom" and excerpts from the Zohar. Rabbi Moshe ben Menachem (Graff) of Prague. Dessau, 1698. First edition with approbations by leading Torah scholars of those times, Rabbi David Oppenheim and Rabbi Samson Wertheimer of Vienna, and others.
Cabbalistic illustrations. In the middle of "Adam D'Atzilut" appears an illustrated "Ilan Hazaken HaKodesh".
14; 58 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damages. Leaves are cut with damage to several titles and to the edge of the "Ilan" text. Ancient worn binding.
Variant, typographic changes to layout of the approbations and the text of the titles. See Bibliography Institute CD Listing 0177430.
Cabbalistic illustrations. In the middle of "Adam D'Atzilut" appears an illustrated "Ilan Hazaken HaKodesh".
14; 58 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth damages. Leaves are cut with damage to several titles and to the edge of the "Ilan" text. Ancient worn binding.
Variant, typographic changes to layout of the approbations and the text of the titles. See Bibliography Institute CD Listing 0177430.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $300
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Mekor Chochmah, cabbalistic commentary on the Torah. Rabbi Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Berlin, 1711. Second edition. Bound with: Pitchei Yah, cabbalistic topics and an illustration of the ten sefirot. By Rabbi Yissachar Ber of Kremenets. Berlin, 1711. Second edition.
On the title page of Mekor Chochmah is an ownership inscription stating that the book belongs to Rabbi Leibush Berin-Stein [from Lvov – See Item 308], and Pitchei Yah has an ownership inscription that the book belongs to Rabbi Avraham Hirsh. On the cover leaf appears a handwritten copy of approbations from the first edition.
28 leaves; 11 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth marks. Worn binding.
On the title page of Mekor Chochmah is an ownership inscription stating that the book belongs to Rabbi Leibush Berin-Stein [from Lvov – See Item 308], and Pitchei Yah has an ownership inscription that the book belongs to Rabbi Avraham Hirsh. On the cover leaf appears a handwritten copy of approbations from the first edition.
28 leaves; 11 leaves. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition, wear and moth marks. Worn binding.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $500
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Raziel HaMalach "This is the book of Adam HaRishon given to him by Raziel HaMalach". Kabbalah and segulot. Kopys, [1820]. Printed by Rabbi Yisrael Yaffe. Many cabbalistic illustrations.
Various ancient signatures: "Shlomo Zalman ben Gershon called ---" etc.
Long glosses on cabbalistic matters and explanations of this book, signed "Gershon Polotzker of Jerusalem 1886".
This book is the source of many famous segulot for remembering Torah studies and an amulet for protection of a woman giving birth. Just having the book in the house is a proven segula for protection from damage and fire as written in this book: "A superior segula, for having wise and sage grandchildren, for success and blessing, to extinguish fires that they should not govern your house, and any bad happening should not reside in your dwelling, to anyone who has this holy and important book with him, hidden with his silver and gold in his treasury, and in time of need it will bring him speedy salvation. This can be testified by all who study the Torah". Some say that it is a segula for people without children and for women who have difficult births.
50 leaves, 21 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and moth damage. Fabric binding.
Various ancient signatures: "Shlomo Zalman ben Gershon called ---" etc.
Long glosses on cabbalistic matters and explanations of this book, signed "Gershon Polotzker of Jerusalem 1886".
This book is the source of many famous segulot for remembering Torah studies and an amulet for protection of a woman giving birth. Just having the book in the house is a proven segula for protection from damage and fire as written in this book: "A superior segula, for having wise and sage grandchildren, for success and blessing, to extinguish fires that they should not govern your house, and any bad happening should not reside in your dwelling, to anyone who has this holy and important book with him, hidden with his silver and gold in his treasury, and in time of need it will bring him speedy salvation. This can be testified by all who study the Torah". Some say that it is a segula for people without children and for women who have difficult births.
50 leaves, 21 cm. Fair condition, wear, stains and moth damage. Fabric binding.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $10,000
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Manuscript, Sefer HaMidot by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, including a pamphlet of names of tzaddikim and an abridgement of Likutei Moharan ending with Likutei Segulot, from Holech Tamim V'Poel Tzedek by Rebbe Avraham ben Rabbi Yeshaya Dayan (Livorno, 1850). Also a copy of the booklet Zichron Divrei Eretz - annals of our city, Aleppo. Especially handsome Oriental writing. [Aleppo, later than 1850].
Owners' [and author?] signature: "Avraham Yosef Avraham Pinchas". Later inscriptions with the addition of segulot, lots, and more. With the signature of the author's son "Yitzchak Avraham Yosef Avraham Pinchas"signed in 1878.
This item exposes an interesting phenomenon of Oriental replication of Breslov Chassidic books at that early time in which the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov had not yet spread to Oriental countries [according to the Bibliography Institute, no books of Rabbi Nachman had been printed in Oriental lands]. Rabbi Natan of Breslov, disciple of Rabbi Nachman on his way to Eretz Israel sojourned to Israel through Istanbul, Lebanon and Alexandria and wherever he traversed he disseminated the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. This manuscript is apparently a rare copy of some of the books that Rabbi Natan distributed in these countries.
[5], 182, [6] leaves. 14 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, stains and wear. Original leather binding, rubbed.
Owners' [and author?] signature: "Avraham Yosef Avraham Pinchas". Later inscriptions with the addition of segulot, lots, and more. With the signature of the author's son "Yitzchak Avraham Yosef Avraham Pinchas"signed in 1878.
This item exposes an interesting phenomenon of Oriental replication of Breslov Chassidic books at that early time in which the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov had not yet spread to Oriental countries [according to the Bibliography Institute, no books of Rabbi Nachman had been printed in Oriental lands]. Rabbi Natan of Breslov, disciple of Rabbi Nachman on his way to Eretz Israel sojourned to Israel through Istanbul, Lebanon and Alexandria and wherever he traversed he disseminated the teachings of Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. This manuscript is apparently a rare copy of some of the books that Rabbi Natan distributed in these countries.
[5], 182, [6] leaves. 14 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, stains and wear. Original leather binding, rubbed.
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Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters, Signatures and Dedications
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![Manuscript, holy writings, compilation of Chassidic sayings [primarily by Rebbes of the houses of Ruzhin and Sadigura] and co](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale37-public/144.jpg "Manuscript of Holy Writings of Great Chassidic Leaders – Jerusalem 186")
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $800
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Manuscript, holy writings, compilation of Chassidic sayings [primarily by Rebbes of the houses of Ruzhin and Sadigura] and copies of letters written by Chassidic leaders from Eretz Israel. Jerusalem, [c. 1868].
"These holy writings were compiled from many supreme holy men" – compilation of sayings and copy of articles by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, his sons and grandsons. Copies of Chabad Chassidic compositions and compilation of thoughts heard from many rebbes: the Chozeh of Lublin, Rabbi Hirsh of Rimnov, Rabbi Zusha of Hanipol, the Rebbe of Skolye, Rebbe of Vitebsk, Rebbe of Savran, Rebbe of Skvira, etc. Copy of letters by great Chassidic leaders from Eretz Israel during the settling of Tiberias in the 18th century, etc.
Amongst the many inscriptions on the binding leaves, are the signatures of Rabbi Elimelech Perlman – Rabbi Elimelech Perlman son of Rabbi Yisrael Isser Perlman Rabbi of Rozwadow (Galicia), [disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and mechutan with the Rebbes of the house of Dzikov (Tarnobrzeg). After the death of his father in 1950, he ascended to Jerusalem together with his mother Rebbetzin Esther Faiga [her first marriage was to Rebbe Shlomo Leib of Łęczna], to live near her father, Rabbi Asher Cahane-Shapira Rabbi of Żołynia, who ascended to Jerusalem in 1740. In Jerusalem, he married the daughter of Rabbi Baruch Binyamin Ze’ev “Rabbi Wolf Weinstock”, [disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and the “Good Jew” of Neustadt, who ascended to Jerusalem in 1851 and was appointed dayan. Very close friend of Rebbe Elazar Menachem of Lelov, died in 1872]. Rabbi Elimelech was one of the most important community activists and leaders of the Chassidic community in Jerusalem and its institutes. He was also involved in building many neighborhoods in Jerusalem, the most famous among them is Batei Perlman adjacent to Me’ah She’arim.
At the end of the volume are various handwritten inscriptions of plans for arrangements for travel abroad and for establishing a printing press in Jerusalem. Possibly, the plans relate to Rabbi Elimelech’s renowned journey to Galicia in 1877 to reorganize the collection of funds for Estreich-Galicia Kollel, about which the leaflets, Igeret Petucha (Lemberg, 1876) and Igeret Bikoret (Lemberg, 1877) were printed.
Approximately 140 written pages, with more than 130 pages on Torah topics. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Wear, damage to binding.
"These holy writings were compiled from many supreme holy men" – compilation of sayings and copy of articles by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, his sons and grandsons. Copies of Chabad Chassidic compositions and compilation of thoughts heard from many rebbes: the Chozeh of Lublin, Rabbi Hirsh of Rimnov, Rabbi Zusha of Hanipol, the Rebbe of Skolye, Rebbe of Vitebsk, Rebbe of Savran, Rebbe of Skvira, etc. Copy of letters by great Chassidic leaders from Eretz Israel during the settling of Tiberias in the 18th century, etc.
Amongst the many inscriptions on the binding leaves, are the signatures of Rabbi Elimelech Perlman – Rabbi Elimelech Perlman son of Rabbi Yisrael Isser Perlman Rabbi of Rozwadow (Galicia), [disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and mechutan with the Rebbes of the house of Dzikov (Tarnobrzeg). After the death of his father in 1950, he ascended to Jerusalem together with his mother Rebbetzin Esther Faiga [her first marriage was to Rebbe Shlomo Leib of Łęczna], to live near her father, Rabbi Asher Cahane-Shapira Rabbi of Żołynia, who ascended to Jerusalem in 1740. In Jerusalem, he married the daughter of Rabbi Baruch Binyamin Ze’ev “Rabbi Wolf Weinstock”, [disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and the “Good Jew” of Neustadt, who ascended to Jerusalem in 1851 and was appointed dayan. Very close friend of Rebbe Elazar Menachem of Lelov, died in 1872]. Rabbi Elimelech was one of the most important community activists and leaders of the Chassidic community in Jerusalem and its institutes. He was also involved in building many neighborhoods in Jerusalem, the most famous among them is Batei Perlman adjacent to Me’ah She’arim.
At the end of the volume are various handwritten inscriptions of plans for arrangements for travel abroad and for establishing a printing press in Jerusalem. Possibly, the plans relate to Rabbi Elimelech’s renowned journey to Galicia in 1877 to reorganize the collection of funds for Estreich-Galicia Kollel, about which the leaflets, Igeret Petucha (Lemberg, 1876) and Igeret Bikoret (Lemberg, 1877) were printed.
Approximately 140 written pages, with more than 130 pages on Torah topics. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Wear, damage to binding.
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Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters, Signatures and Dedications
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $700
Sold for: $1,000
Including buyer's premium
Large collection of handwritten notebooks and leaves, c. 19th century.
Chassidic compositions by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Avraham of Sadigura and his son Rabbi Yisrael of Sadigura [from the beginning of the time he served as rebbe, in 1883]. Chassidic compositions by Chabad rebbes. Torah novellae on the Talmud and halachic responsa, and more.
More than 70 leaves, varied size, overall good condition. + ancient photograph [end of 19th century] of Rabbi "Aharon Yonatan Shapira".
Chassidic compositions by Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin, Rabbi Avraham of Sadigura and his son Rabbi Yisrael of Sadigura [from the beginning of the time he served as rebbe, in 1883]. Chassidic compositions by Chabad rebbes. Torah novellae on the Talmud and halachic responsa, and more.
More than 70 leaves, varied size, overall good condition. + ancient photograph [end of 19th century] of Rabbi "Aharon Yonatan Shapira".
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Lot 146 Manuscript – Symbols of Thunder and Lightning, Chassidic Sayings – Călineşti (Romania), 1912
Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
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Manuscript, symbolic meanings of thunder, lightning and eclipses of the natural sources of light, attributed to Rabbi Yitzchak Luria (the Holy Ari). Călineşti, Romania, “In handwriting of Zev son of Rabbi Israel Isser, slaughterer and examiner…”, [1904?-1912].
First and last leaves contain copies of ideas and sayings from pillars of Chassidism: “In the name of the holy Rabbi Mendel of Kosov…”, “Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz said…”, “I heard something similar in the name of our mentor and teacher Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura…”, and more. Story of “birth of the holy Ari” and list of “death anniversaries of deceased rabbis”.
[73] written pages. 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged binding.
First and last leaves contain copies of ideas and sayings from pillars of Chassidism: “In the name of the holy Rabbi Mendel of Kosov…”, “Rabbi Pinchas of Koritz said…”, “I heard something similar in the name of our mentor and teacher Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura…”, and more. Story of “birth of the holy Ari” and list of “death anniversaries of deceased rabbis”.
[73] written pages. 16 cm. Fair condition. Stains, wear and tears. Damaged binding.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $3,500
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Important historical letter by the prominent Chassid Rabbi Yosef Deltisher, who urges Chassidim to come to Slonim for High Holy Days, in honor of the coronation of Rebbe Rabbi Avraham Weinberg author of Yesod HaAvoda, Av 1858.
During the year after the demise of the mentor and leader, the great Rebbe Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn, the majority of Lachowitz-Kobryn
Chassidim followed the esteemed leader Rabbi Avraham Weinberg of Slonim (and the minority followed the Rebbes of Lachowitz, Kobryn and Koidanov). In this unknown letter Rabbi Yossel relates that the majority of the Chassidim will congregate for Rosh Hashanah and the following festivals by “our dear Rabbi Avraham of Slonim … he desires that they congregate there…”. He poignantly writes in opposition of the Rabbi of Koidanov and members of Chabbad.
The holy Rabbi Yosef of Dzialoszyce (passed away that year in Slonim, in Tishrei 1858, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, p. 108), among the great Chassidim in Lithuania, close associate of Rabbi Mordechai and his son Rabbi Noach of Lachowitz. Among the most prominent Chassidim of Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn and his disciple Rabbi Avraham of Slonim. A holy and humble man to which miracles and revelations of the Holy Spirit are attributed.
Leaf. 21 cm. Poor condition, missing part of letter, tears. Stains. + 2 leaves –a copy of the content of the letter upon stationery of Slonim Kollel in Jerusalem [1930s].
Unsigned and unknown letter. Attached is a photocopy of a different version of the same letter [“censored” from harsh expressions which appear in this original letter], signed “Yosef son of the deceased Rabbi Binyanim of Dzialoszyce.
During the year after the demise of the mentor and leader, the great Rebbe Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn, the majority of Lachowitz-Kobryn
Chassidim followed the esteemed leader Rabbi Avraham Weinberg of Slonim (and the minority followed the Rebbes of Lachowitz, Kobryn and Koidanov). In this unknown letter Rabbi Yossel relates that the majority of the Chassidim will congregate for Rosh Hashanah and the following festivals by “our dear Rabbi Avraham of Slonim … he desires that they congregate there…”. He poignantly writes in opposition of the Rabbi of Koidanov and members of Chabbad.
The holy Rabbi Yosef of Dzialoszyce (passed away that year in Slonim, in Tishrei 1858, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, p. 108), among the great Chassidim in Lithuania, close associate of Rabbi Mordechai and his son Rabbi Noach of Lachowitz. Among the most prominent Chassidim of Rabbi Moshe of Kobryn and his disciple Rabbi Avraham of Slonim. A holy and humble man to which miracles and revelations of the Holy Spirit are attributed.
Leaf. 21 cm. Poor condition, missing part of letter, tears. Stains. + 2 leaves –a copy of the content of the letter upon stationery of Slonim Kollel in Jerusalem [1930s].
Unsigned and unknown letter. Attached is a photocopy of a different version of the same letter [“censored” from harsh expressions which appear in this original letter], signed “Yosef son of the deceased Rabbi Binyanim of Dzialoszyce.
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Auction 37 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
April 2, 2014
Opening: $1,600
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A lengthy and interesting letter, handwritten and signed by Rabbi Avraham Weinberg, third rebbe of the Slonim Dynasty, [Baranovichi, 1930s].
Heartfelt letter with specific instructions regarding worship of the Almighty and personal matters. Two additions following signature; one signed in abovementioned signature and the second signed “Avraham”.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933). Son of Rebbe author of Divrei Shmuel; led the congregation of the Slonim Chassidim together with his oldest brother Rabbi Yissachar Leib from 1916, however the majority of Chassidim followed him. Settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. Was in close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham are well-known for their depth in Chassidic philosophy.
Leaf. Approx. 27 cm. More than 20 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, folding marks
Heartfelt letter with specific instructions regarding worship of the Almighty and personal matters. Two additions following signature; one signed in abovementioned signature and the second signed “Avraham”.
Rabbi Avraham Weinberg (the second) of Baranovichi, author of Beit Avraham (1884-1933). Son of Rebbe author of Divrei Shmuel; led the congregation of the Slonim Chassidim together with his oldest brother Rabbi Yissachar Leib from 1916, however the majority of Chassidim followed him. Settled in Baranovichi where he established the Torat Chesed Yeshiva. Was in close contact with his Chassidim in Eretz Israel which he visited twice. His books, Beit Avraham are well-known for their depth in Chassidic philosophy.
Leaf. Approx. 27 cm. More than 20 handwritten lines. Good-fair condition, folding marks
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