Or HaChaim, censure of the study of philosophy, by R. Yosef Yaavetz - the Chassid Yaavetz, with Maayan Ganim, commentary and expansions, by Rebbe Tzvi Elimelech Shapiro Rabbi of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar. Zhovkva, 1848. First edition of the Maayan Ganim commentary. Bound with: Yismach Lev, commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum Twersky of Chernobyl. Lviv, 1848.
The author, R. Yosef Yaavetz (1440?-1508), a Spanish exile, presents his contention that the expulsion resulted from Spanish Jewry's preoccupation with Greek philosophy, preferring it over Torah wisdom. His book Or HaChaim was first printed in Ferrara, 1554.
Maayan Ganim by the Bnei Yissaschar is a polemic work. The main part is a caustic diatribe on the Haskalah movement - against Galician maskilim, Moses Mendelssohn and his writings, their followers and prospective followers.
This is presumably the first work fiercely criticizing and denunciating not only Mendelssohn's works and translations but also Mendelssohn himself.
Maayan Ganim was printed after the author's passing (Tevet 1841). After the book was published, the author's son, Rebbe David of Dinov, presented it to Rebbe Yehoshua of Belz, a leading Galician rebbe. After studying the book, R. Yehoshua exclaimed: "This is not a book, this is a piece of Jewish heart… a fiery flame". In response, Rebbe David described to him the circumstances under which his father composed the book: "My father was once ill for six consecutive weeks, he hardly ate and drank… [His family] summoned a doctor to examine him, who pronounced that the patient has a certain desire, which if fulfilled, would help him recover. Upon hearing this, R. Tzvi Elimelech took paper and ink, closeted himself in his room, and began writing the book Maayan Ganim… without stopping. When he finished writing… he declared that he feels better, and added: Now I have revealed to all the impure character of the maskilim" (R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, II, Bnei Brak 2005 edition, p. 514).
Two books in one volume. Or HaChaim: [1], 32, [2] leaves. Yismach Lev: [18] leaves. Lacking [2] leaves before final leaf in Yismach Lev. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Minor worming to some leaves. Worming to several leaves (mostly final leaves of Yismach Lev), slightly affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 356.

Imrei Moshe, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions, by R. Avraham Yosef Moshe Podhorzer, disciple of R. Moshe Leib of Sassov. Safed-[Lviv], [1866]. First edition. Two copies.
The book was printed in two different places: Safed and Lviv. Most of the book (leaves 1-32) was printed in Safed, in large Rashi script. The book was later completed in Lviv, where the title page (featuring Safed as place of printing), 7 following leaves, and leaves 33-36 were printed. These leaves were printed in small Rashi script. In order to make the book more uniform, the first page of leaf 1 was also reprinted in Lviv and pasted over the original leaf 1.
The present lot includes two copies: one with the new page pasted over the original page, and a second copy where the new page was removed, revealing the original page (the new page printed in Lviv is enclosed, provided from a different copy).
Copy 1: [8], 36 leaves. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Open tear to title page, repaired with paper, and minor marginal tear to another leaf, not affecting text. Stamps. New binding.
Copy 2: [8], 36 leaves; [1] leaf enclosed. 21.5 cm. Most leaves in good condition. Stains, including inkstains, and wear. Open tears to original leaf 1, affecting text, reinforced with paper. Minor worming (including worming to enclosed leaf, slightly affecting text). Margins trimmed unevenly. Handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 56.

Likutei Halachot, explanations and novellae following the order of the four sections of Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), close disciple of R. Nachman. Lviv, 1859.
The present volume comprises part VI, on the first part of Choshen Mishpat (sections 1-280), and indexes.
Likutei Halachot is one of the most important compositions of Breslov teachings, wherein R. Natan of Breslov gives Chassidic and kabbalistic explanations, together with practical guidelines of conduct in G-d's service, arranged in the order of the laws in Shulchan Aruch - following the unique approach of his teacher, R. Nachman of Breslov. Moharnat testified that while compiling and writing these books, he experienced "a Divine shine".
[2], 79; 119; [8] leaves. 25 cm. Good condition. Stains (several leaves with many stains). Wear. Worming, slightly affecting text. Marginal tears and open tears to several leaves, mostly repaired with paper. Marginal open tears to title page, affecting border, repaired with paper. Leaves 117-118 may be supplied from a different copy. Leaves trimmed close to headings in several places. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 277.

Kedushat Shabbat, on the virtue and holiness of the Shabbat based on the writings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Nachman Goldstein of Tcherin. Lviv, 1876. First edition.
Stamp on the title page: "Reuven Menachem Leifer son of R. Yissachar Bertche, rabbi of Ungvar" - Rebbe Reuven Menachem Leifer of Ungvar, from the Nadvorna dynasty. Served as rabbi of Ungvar. Perished in the Holocaust in 1943.
50 leaves. 22.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, tears and wear. Marginal open tears to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 513.

Siddur according to the text of the Arizal, with a Kabbalistic and Chassidic commentary, Part I - weekday prayers, by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi - the Baal HaTanya. [Berditchev (Berdychiv), 1818].
Some ten new discourses by the Baal HaTanya were printed for the first time in this edition of the siddur. The new discourses are marked with inverted parentheses.
Stamp on p. 38a.
Incomplete copy. 7-46, 49-78, 81-94, 93-100, 105-158, 161-163 leaves (originally: [3], 6-169 leaves). Lacking 20 leaves: title page and 3 following leaves, and leaves: 47-48, 79-80, 101-104, 159-160, 164-169. Leaves 159-160 were replaced in manuscript. 21.5 cm. Leaves trimmed unevenly. Fair-poor condition. Stains, including significant dampstains. Extensive wear. Open tears affecting text (with handwritten replacement of missing text on one leaf). Worming, affecting text (significant damage to some leaves). One detached leaf. First two leaves, leaves 31-46, 49, 60-70 supplied from a different copy (trimmed to a different size. Some leaves trimmed close to text). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 410.