Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Beit Yisrael (Zidichov) – Lviv, 1834 – First Edition
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Beit Yisrael, homiletics on the Torah according to Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov – "Sar Beit HaZohar". [Lviv, 1834]. First edition.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 596-599), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah. A close disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, he also travelled to other Chassidic masters, such as R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Yisrael the Maggid of Kozhnitz, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. After the passing of his teacher, the Chozeh of Lublin, in 1815, Zidichov thrived under the leadership of R. Tzvi Hirsh, becoming one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia. He was highly venerated, this being expressed in the exceptional praise he received from tzaddikim of his generation. The Malbim, although not a Chassid, studied kabbalah under him.
Other renowned compositions by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov are: Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar, in which a glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed; Sur MeRa V'Aseh Tov, also known as "Hakdamah VeDerech L'Etz HaChaim", which serves as an introduction to the book Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital, and contains additions by R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar; and Pri Kodesh Hillulim – an introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the kavanot in prayer.
[1], 32; 31-34, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Creases to edges of leaves. Worming, slightly affecting text of first leaves, repaired with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86. For further information about the book, see: A. Segal, VeAl Derech HaAvodah, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 55-56.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 596-599), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah. A close disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, he also travelled to other Chassidic masters, such as R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Yisrael the Maggid of Kozhnitz, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. After the passing of his teacher, the Chozeh of Lublin, in 1815, Zidichov thrived under the leadership of R. Tzvi Hirsh, becoming one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia. He was highly venerated, this being expressed in the exceptional praise he received from tzaddikim of his generation. The Malbim, although not a Chassid, studied kabbalah under him.
Other renowned compositions by R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov are: Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar, in which a glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed; Sur MeRa V'Aseh Tov, also known as "Hakdamah VeDerech L'Etz HaChaim", which serves as an introduction to the book Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital, and contains additions by R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar; and Pri Kodesh Hillulim – an introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the kavanot in prayer.
[1], 32; 31-34, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including dampstains. Creases to edges of leaves. Worming, slightly affecting text of first leaves, repaired with paper. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86. For further information about the book, see: A. Segal, VeAl Derech HaAvodah, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 55-56.
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