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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Or HaMeir, homilies and allusions on the Torah, the Megillot and Festivals, according to Chassidic and Kabbalistic teachings, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Korets, [1798]. First edition.
Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He was also close to R. Pinchas of Korets, who once said that he saw how R. Ze'ev Wolf was accompanied by Eliyahu the Prophet, who revealed to him holy secrets. R. Leib Sarah's said that he "saw upon his face the complete Image of G-d". The title page of this book bears exceptional praises about the author, such as: "He cleaved to his Creator at all times, unseparated while walking or sitting…". This book was dictated to his disciple R. Eliezer of Zhitomir, author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin remarked that "each Jew is obligated to conduct himself according to all that is written in the book". Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz is reputed as saying that R. Ze'ev Wolf delivered only one eighth of the Torah he received from Heaven, and of what he delivered only one eighth was heard; from that which was heard only one eighth was understood; from that which the author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar comprehended he wrote only one eighth, and from that which was printed only one eighth is understood. R. Ze'ev Wolf passed away in 1798 and this book was printed soon after his passing.
Signature (deleted) on title page.
[2], 58, 61-80, [2]; 52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Open tears to approx. ten leaves at the end, affecting a few words on last three leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, repaired in part with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. In this copy, the prohibition to print the book is set at 15 years, not 20 (see next item).
Or HaMeir is one of the first Chassidic books, and contains teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. The author, R. Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezeritch, and a close disciple of R. Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, R. Nachum of Chernobyl and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev. He was also close to R. Pinchas of Korets, who once said that he saw how R. Ze'ev Wolf was accompanied by Eliyahu the Prophet, who revealed to him holy secrets. R. Leib Sarah's said that he "saw upon his face the complete Image of G-d". The title page of this book bears exceptional praises about the author, such as: "He cleaved to his Creator at all times, unseparated while walking or sitting…". This book was dictated to his disciple R. Eliezer of Zhitomir, author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar. Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin remarked that "each Jew is obligated to conduct himself according to all that is written in the book". Rebbe Yissachar Dov of Belz is reputed as saying that R. Ze'ev Wolf delivered only one eighth of the Torah he received from Heaven, and of what he delivered only one eighth was heard; from that which was heard only one eighth was understood; from that which the author of Pirkei HaNe'ezar comprehended he wrote only one eighth, and from that which was printed only one eighth is understood. R. Ze'ev Wolf passed away in 1798 and this book was printed soon after his passing.
Signature (deleted) on title page.
[2], 58, 61-80, [2]; 52, 55-98, 101-120; 64 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Bluish paper. Most leaves in good condition. Stains. Open tears to approx. ten leaves at the end, affecting a few words on last three leaves, repaired with paper. Worming, repaired in part with paper. Handwritten inscriptions. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 24.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. In this copy, the prohibition to print the book is set at 15 years, not 20 (see next item).
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Or HaMeir, homilies and allusions on the Torah, the Megillot and Festivals, according to Chassidic and Kabbalistic teachings, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. Korets, [after 1798]. Second edition.
About the book and its author, see previous item.
[2], 260 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears, including a large open tear to second leaf, not affecting text. Marginal wear. Minute worming. Blurred stamps. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 25.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. The chronogram in this copy indicates 1798, as in the first edition (see previous item), however, there are several differences between this copy and the first edition. Among these is the change in the approbations, extending the prohibition to print the book from 15 years to 20 years.
About the book and its author, see previous item.
[2], 260 leaves. 21 cm. Bluish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Tears, including a large open tear to second leaf, not affecting text. Marginal wear. Minute worming. Blurred stamps. Inscriptions. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 25.
During 1798-1810, this book was printed in several similar editions; see: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Yisrael, no. 1140. The chronogram in this copy indicates 1798, as in the first edition (see previous item), however, there are several differences between this copy and the first edition. Among these is the change in the approbations, extending the prohibition to print the book from 15 years to 20 years.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Or HaMeir, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Zeev Wolf of Zhitomir. Poritsk (Pavlivka): Shlomo ben Chanina, 1815. Two variants.
Two variants of the same edition, one with the true imprint and the other with a forged title page. The title page of the first copy indicates the place and year of printing and the name of the printer; on its verso are approbations by R. Mordechai son of R. Pinchas Rabbi of Koret and by R. Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan. The title page of the second copy was forged: The true place of printing is replaced by the word "in Korets", printed in large bold letters, headed by the abbreviation of "as printed" in very small letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by the rabbi… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Signatures in both copies.
Two copies. First copy (original title page): [1], 58, 60-147; 48 leaves. Lacking leaf 59 of first sequence. 22.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to first leaves and one other leaf (affecting text), repaired with paper. Wear. Worming to some leaves. Second copy (forged title page): [1], 147; 48 leaves. Leaves 79-80 of first sequence bound twice. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tear to title page and small tears to final leaf, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
Two variants of the same edition, one with the true imprint and the other with a forged title page. The title page of the first copy indicates the place and year of printing and the name of the printer; on its verso are approbations by R. Mordechai son of R. Pinchas Rabbi of Koret and by R. Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan. The title page of the second copy was forged: The true place of printing is replaced by the word "in Korets", printed in large bold letters, headed by the abbreviation of "as printed" in very small letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by the rabbi… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Signatures in both copies.
Two copies. First copy (original title page): [1], 58, 60-147; 48 leaves. Lacking leaf 59 of first sequence. 22.5 cm. Overall fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Tears to first leaves and one other leaf (affecting text), repaired with paper. Wear. Worming to some leaves. Second copy (forged title page): [1], 147; 48 leaves. Leaves 79-80 of first sequence bound twice. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Small tear to title page and small tears to final leaf, repaired with paper. Worming, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Noam Megadim UKavod HaTorah, homily, pilpul, ethics and Chassidut on the Torah, by R. Eliezer HaLevi Horowitz, rabbi of Tarnogród. Lviv, [1807]. First edition. With approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Yismach Moshe.
Incomplete copy. [2], 102; 67, 70-76, [2] leaves. Lacking four leaves: title page and following leaf (replaced in photocopy) and leaves 68-69 of second sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains). Tears. Tears to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
Incomplete copy. [2], 102; 67, 70-76, [2] leaves. Lacking four leaves: title page and following leaf (replaced in photocopy) and leaves 68-69 of second sequence. 20 cm. Fair condition. Stains (including dampstains). Tears. Tears to final leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Worming to some leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 382.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Tzvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816].
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rabbi Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text on title page (with photocopy replacements) and slightly affecting text on final leaf. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
First edition printed in the author's lifetime, a number of weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Tzvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817). With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta.
Rabbi Asher Tzvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a leading disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times.
[2], 116 leaves. 20 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Open tears to first and last leaves, affecting text on title page (with photocopy replacements) and slightly affecting text on final leaf. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
March 15, 2021
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Shivchei HaBesht, "from the Light of Israel and its holy one… the heavenly R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov", by R. Dov Ber of Linitz (Illintsi). [Hrubieszów, 1817].
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaKohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Incomplete copy. [30] leaves. Lacking title page and final leaf (replaced in photocopy). 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to upper part of many leaves and in several other places, affecting text (part of top lines and part of headings), repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Minor worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaKohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Incomplete copy. [30] leaves. Lacking title page and final leaf (replaced in photocopy). 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Open tears to upper part of many leaves and in several other places, affecting text (part of top lines and part of headings), repaired with paper and photocopy replacements. Minor worming. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Degel Machaneh Efraim, Chassidic teachings on the Torah, by R. Moshe Chaim Efraim Ashkenazi Rabbi of Sudilkov (Sudylkiv), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov. Korets, 1810. First edition.
An early Chassidic book. This book is one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book includes approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders. All approbations emphasize the author's lineage as grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, and that the book is replete with the latter's essential teachings.
Chassidic leaders greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d, as R. Levi Yitzchak wrote in his approbation to the book: "I am convinced that this book will enthuse the hearts of our Jewish brethren to worship G-d".
Signatures extending over several leaves (partially trimmed).
[2], 113 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears (tears to inner margins of title page, repaired). Worming to many leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 128.
An early Chassidic book. This book is one of the first and most reliable sources of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov, which the author, R. Moshe Chaim Efraim of Sudilkov (d. 1800), grandson of the Baal Shem Tov (son of the Baal Shem Tov's pious daughter Odel), received directly from him.
The book includes approbations by foremost Chassidic leaders. All approbations emphasize the author's lineage as grandson of the Baal Shem Tov, and that the book is replete with the latter's essential teachings.
Chassidic leaders greatly praised the holiness of this book, and its ability to inspire whoever studies it with fear of G-d, as R. Levi Yitzchak wrote in his approbation to the book: "I am convinced that this book will enthuse the hearts of our Jewish brethren to worship G-d".
Signatures extending over several leaves (partially trimmed).
[2], 113 leaves. Lacking final leaf. 19 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Tears (tears to inner margins of title page, repaired). Worming to many leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 128.
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![Meor Einayim, Chassidic essays on the Torah and the Talmud and selctions, by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Po](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale77-public/81.jpg "Meor Einayim – Second Edition – Polonne, 1810")
Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Meor Einayim, Chassidic essays on the Torah and the Talmud and selctions, by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Polonne [1810]. Second edition of the book Meor Einayim, and third edition of Yismach Lev.
Starting with this edition, the essays on the Talmud, which were formerly printed separately in the book Yismach Lev, were printed together with the book Meor Einayim on the Torah, under the title Meor Einayim (two editions of Yismach Lev were printed before this edition: Slavita, 1798; Zhovkva, 1800).
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-72, 75-136 leaves. 19 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains and ink stains to title page and to first leaves. Paper reinforcements to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. Minor worming to title page. Margins trimmed damaging one line of text on verso of title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 309.
Starting with this edition, the essays on the Talmud, which were formerly printed separately in the book Yismach Lev, were printed together with the book Meor Einayim on the Torah, under the title Meor Einayim (two editions of Yismach Lev were printed before this edition: Slavita, 1798; Zhovkva, 1800).
39, 1, 3-23, [1], 27-34, 39-72, 75-136 leaves. 19 cm. Bluish paper. Good condition. Stains. Dark stains and ink stains to title page and to first leaves. Paper reinforcements to inner margins of title page and several other leaves. Minor worming to title page. Margins trimmed damaging one line of text on verso of title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 309.
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Or Pnei Moshe, homiletics, ethics and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and Five Megillot, by R. Moshe Sofer Stam of Pshevorsk (Przeworsk). Mezeritch (Mezhirichi), [1810]. First edition.
The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders.
The author, R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. He was also renowned as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe, and Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy.
[4], 240 leaves. 21.5 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Inscriptions. Stamps on title page. New leather binding.
With to leaves of approbations (ff. [3]-[4]), in smaller typeface, added after the printing to some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders.
The author, R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. He was also renowned as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe, and Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy.
[4], 240 leaves. 21.5 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Worming and tears to title page and other leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper. Inscriptions. Stamps on title page. New leather binding.
With to leaves of approbations (ff. [3]-[4]), in smaller typeface, added after the printing to some copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
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Auction 77 - Judaica – Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial
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Kedushat Levi, two parts, Chassidic and Kabbalistic essays on the Torah portions, festivals, and Aggadot, by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Berditchev (Berdychiv), 1816. With approbations by the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and R. Aharon of Zhitomir.
The book Kedushat Levi was printed by the author R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev twice in his lifetime, and comprised only the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. The first edition was printed in Slavita, 1798, and a second in Zhovkva, 1806. After his passing (Tishrei 1809), his descendants published for the first time his essays on the Torah portions (Berditchev, 1811), yet without the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. In the present edition, both parts were printed together for the first time in one volume – the essays on the Torah together with the Kedushot on Chanukah and Purim (separate title page for each part).
This edition also includes many additions from the author's manuscript. Each addition is marked at the beginning and end with a symbol of a hand (wherever several new essays were printed consecutively, the symbol was only printed at the beginning of the first essay and at the end of the last, rather than by each essay).
This is also the first edition bearing approbations by the author's colleague – the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, and the author's disciple – R. Aharon of Zhitomir, author of Toldot Aharon.
Prominent Torah scholars attested that Kedushat Levi bears the remarkable power of endowing its reader with enthusiasm and devotion in love and fear of G-d, also maintaining that just keeping the book in the house has the capacity to mitigate decrees and protect from destructive forces.
Ownership inscription on title page (trimmed): "Yehuda Leibish son-in-law of… Ropshitz".
3, 3-18, [1], 22-147 leaves; [2], 3-38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Title page, first and last leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains. Open tears to title page, affecting text on both sides and border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Additional tears and worming to first and last leaves, repaired. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 510.
The book Kedushat Levi was printed by the author R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev twice in his lifetime, and comprised only the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. The first edition was printed in Slavita, 1798, and a second in Zhovkva, 1806. After his passing (Tishrei 1809), his descendants published for the first time his essays on the Torah portions (Berditchev, 1811), yet without the Kedushot essays on Chanukah and Purim. In the present edition, both parts were printed together for the first time in one volume – the essays on the Torah together with the Kedushot on Chanukah and Purim (separate title page for each part).
This edition also includes many additions from the author's manuscript. Each addition is marked at the beginning and end with a symbol of a hand (wherever several new essays were printed consecutively, the symbol was only printed at the beginning of the first essay and at the end of the last, rather than by each essay).
This is also the first edition bearing approbations by the author's colleague – the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, and the author's disciple – R. Aharon of Zhitomir, author of Toldot Aharon.
Prominent Torah scholars attested that Kedushat Levi bears the remarkable power of endowing its reader with enthusiasm and devotion in love and fear of G-d, also maintaining that just keeping the book in the house has the capacity to mitigate decrees and protect from destructive forces.
Ownership inscription on title page (trimmed): "Yehuda Leibish son-in-law of… Ropshitz".
3, 3-18, [1], 22-147 leaves; [2], 3-38 leaves. 19.5 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good condition. Title page, first and last leaves in fair-poor condition. Stains. Open tears to title page, affecting text on both sides and border, repaired with paper (with photocopy replacements). Additional tears and worming to first and last leaves, repaired. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 510.
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Teshuot Chen, Chassidic novellae on the Torah, by R. Gedalia of Linitz, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Berditchev, 1816. First edition.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to last leaf, affecting text; repaired marginal tears to last leaf. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
The author, R. Gedalia of Linitz (1738-1803), transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and one of the primary sources of the book Shivchei HaBaal Shem Tov. He was reputedly held in high regard by the Baal Shem Tov, despite his young age.
[5], 45 leaves. 20.5 cm. Greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Small open tear to last leaf, affecting text; repaired marginal tears to last leaf. Worming, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 641.
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Chassidic Books
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Tzemach Hashem LiTzvi, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna. [Berditchev (Berdychiv): R. Yisrael Bak, ca. 1818]. First edition.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. His primary teacher was R. Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[2], 28; 138, [1] leaves. Leaf [3] of the approbations and omissions is bound at the end of the volume. Bluish paper. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Many dampstains. Repaired tears to bottom of title page and first leaves. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini, which is found in only some of the copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
The author, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Nadvirna (1740-1802), was one of the leading third generation Chassidic rebbes. Disciple of the Maggid of Mezritch. His primary teacher was R. Yechiel Michel of Złoczew, who was known to say that R. Tzvi Hirsh was the greatest of his disciples and that Eliyahu HaNavi desires his closeness.
[2], 28; 138, [1] leaves. Leaf [3] of the approbations and omissions is bound at the end of the volume. Bluish paper. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Many dampstains. Repaired tears to bottom of title page and first leaves. New leather binding.
Includes leaf [3], with the third approbation and omissions from Parshiot Ki Tisa and Shmini, which is found in only some of the copies.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 500.
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Chassidic Books
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