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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Or Olam – Fourth Light – HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar (the good and straight path), a long poem composed of good practices and laws, briefly summarizing the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments, by R. Meir Margolies, Rabbi of Lviv and Ostroh, author of Meir Netivim. Polonne, [1795]. First edition.
"Approbations of great Torah scholars": R. Meir of Konstantin - son of the Yaavetz, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Rabbi of Kolbuszowa (later, the Rabbi of Apta), and others.
The Meir Netivim was a prolific author in both revealed and esoteric realms of the Torah, in halacha and in homily. After his passing, his writings were arranged and published by his sons. The series of books was entitled Or Olam: Responsa Meir Netivim - Or Olam, two parts – First Light and Second Light (Polonne, 1791-1792); Sod Yachin UBoaz - Or Olam, Third Light, his will with many profound kabbalistic and Chassidic matters (Ostroh, 1794); and this book, HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar, the Fourth Light of the Or Olam series.
This composition was written by the author in response to a request by his son R. Shaul Margolies that he briefly summarizes the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch. R. Meir wrote a long acrostic poem, in alphabetical order, forming also his name Meir and the name of his son Shaul. The poem contains all the laws and practices of the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments.
The author, R. Meir Margolies (ca. 1707?-1790), was a leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, and one of the first to cleave to him, even prior to the Baal Shem Tov becoming famous. R. Meir is considered a "colleague-disciple" of the Baal Shem Tov and mentions him in several places as "my teacher" and "my friend". In his book Sod Yachin UBoaz (Ostroh, 1794), he writes of "my teachers, prominent in Torah and Chassidism, headed by my friend the pious R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov… and from my youth, when I attached myself with bonds of love to my teacher and friend R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov… I knew with absolute certainty that his conduct was in holiness and purity, piety and ascetism… occult matters were revealed to him…".
R. Meir Margolies served as rabbi of Horodenka, Lviv (from 1754) and Ostroh (from 1777), and was a leading and prominent rabbi in his times. In 1776, he received an official nomination from the King of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski, notifying the rabbis of those provinces of R. Meir's appointment by the royal court, retroactively from 1766, as Chief Rabbi of Ukraine (the rabbinical appointment, in gilt lettering, is preserved until this day in the Dubnow archives in New York).
[2], 3-40 leaves. 19.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Tear to top center of title page, with minor loss. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings of leaves 31-32. New cloth binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 169.
"Approbations of great Torah scholars": R. Meir of Konstantin - son of the Yaavetz, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel Rabbi of Kolbuszowa (later, the Rabbi of Apta), and others.
The Meir Netivim was a prolific author in both revealed and esoteric realms of the Torah, in halacha and in homily. After his passing, his writings were arranged and published by his sons. The series of books was entitled Or Olam: Responsa Meir Netivim - Or Olam, two parts – First Light and Second Light (Polonne, 1791-1792); Sod Yachin UBoaz - Or Olam, Third Light, his will with many profound kabbalistic and Chassidic matters (Ostroh, 1794); and this book, HaDerech HaTov VehaYashar, the Fourth Light of the Or Olam series.
This composition was written by the author in response to a request by his son R. Shaul Margolies that he briefly summarizes the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch. R. Meir wrote a long acrostic poem, in alphabetical order, forming also his name Meir and the name of his son Shaul. The poem contains all the laws and practices of the four parts of the Shulchan Aruch and the 613 commandments.
The author, R. Meir Margolies (ca. 1707?-1790), was a leading disciple of the Baal Shem Tov, and one of the first to cleave to him, even prior to the Baal Shem Tov becoming famous. R. Meir is considered a "colleague-disciple" of the Baal Shem Tov and mentions him in several places as "my teacher" and "my friend". In his book Sod Yachin UBoaz (Ostroh, 1794), he writes of "my teachers, prominent in Torah and Chassidism, headed by my friend the pious R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov… and from my youth, when I attached myself with bonds of love to my teacher and friend R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov… I knew with absolute certainty that his conduct was in holiness and purity, piety and ascetism… occult matters were revealed to him…".
R. Meir Margolies served as rabbi of Horodenka, Lviv (from 1754) and Ostroh (from 1777), and was a leading and prominent rabbi in his times. In 1776, he received an official nomination from the King of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski, notifying the rabbis of those provinces of R. Meir's appointment by the royal court, retroactively from 1766, as Chief Rabbi of Ukraine (the rabbinical appointment, in gilt lettering, is preserved until this day in the Dubnow archives in New York).
[2], 3-40 leaves. 19.5 cm. High-quality paper. Good condition. Tear to top center of title page, with minor loss. Leaves trimmed, affecting headings of leaves 31-32. New cloth binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 169.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $2,500
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Kotnot Or, 613 commandments in rhyme and acrostics, by R. Meir Margolies Rabbi of Lviv and Ostroh, author of Meir Netivim, foremost disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. With the Shemen LaMaor Gadol commentary, by his son R. Betzalel Margolies Rabbi of Ostroh (who added at the beginning of the book a special prayer which he composed, to be recited before saying the order of commandments). [Berditchev (Berdychiv): Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, 1816]. First edition.
Kotnot Or contains the order of the 613 commandments in poems, rhyme and acrostics. "Each commandment has three stanzas and each stanza three words". The section on positive commandments is named Kotnot Or, and the section on negative commandments, Or Torah. All the poems in the section of positive commandments are acrostics spelling out: "Meir son of the great luminary, outstanding in Torah and fear, R. Tzvi Hirsh" (in some poems, "renowned" replaces "outstanding"), whilst the poems in the section on negative commandments are acrostics of "Meir, small in wisdom and intellect". On the right-hand pages, twenty lines of rhymes are printed, one line per commandment.
A commentary to the rhymes, named Shemen LaMaor Gadol, is printed at the foot of the right-hand pages and on the left-hand pages. This commentary was composed by the publisher and son of the author - R. Betzalel Margolies Rabbi of Ostroh. The publisher R. Betzalel, who also wrote a lengthy foreword to the book, suggests there to read every day one page containing twenty commandments, and he even printed at the beginning of the book a short supplication to recite before reading the commandments.
At the beginning of the book, a notice is printed, informing that due to the heavy costs of printing, the approbations were not printed, and only the names of those who accorded an approbation to the book are listed, including R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Zusha of Anipoli, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Yosef of Kaminka and others.
Stamps on title page: "Rabbi Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov" - stamps of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (1894-1958, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 713), author of Divrei Shlomo, was the son of Rebbe Nachum Mordechai of Chortkov and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura. He succeeded his father as Rebbe in Tel-Aviv, 1946, and was the last Rebbe of the Chortkov dynasty.
34, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Light worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions on title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 247.
Kotnot Or contains the order of the 613 commandments in poems, rhyme and acrostics. "Each commandment has three stanzas and each stanza three words". The section on positive commandments is named Kotnot Or, and the section on negative commandments, Or Torah. All the poems in the section of positive commandments are acrostics spelling out: "Meir son of the great luminary, outstanding in Torah and fear, R. Tzvi Hirsh" (in some poems, "renowned" replaces "outstanding"), whilst the poems in the section on negative commandments are acrostics of "Meir, small in wisdom and intellect". On the right-hand pages, twenty lines of rhymes are printed, one line per commandment.
A commentary to the rhymes, named Shemen LaMaor Gadol, is printed at the foot of the right-hand pages and on the left-hand pages. This commentary was composed by the publisher and son of the author - R. Betzalel Margolies Rabbi of Ostroh. The publisher R. Betzalel, who also wrote a lengthy foreword to the book, suggests there to read every day one page containing twenty commandments, and he even printed at the beginning of the book a short supplication to recite before reading the commandments.
At the beginning of the book, a notice is printed, informing that due to the heavy costs of printing, the approbations were not printed, and only the names of those who accorded an approbation to the book are listed, including R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, R. Zusha of Anipoli, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Yosef of Kaminka and others.
Stamps on title page: "Rabbi Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov" - stamps of Rebbe Shlomo Friedman of Chortkov (1894-1958, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 713), author of Divrei Shlomo, was the son of Rebbe Nachum Mordechai of Chortkov and son-in-law of Rebbe Yisrael Friedman of Sadigura. He succeeded his father as Rebbe in Tel-Aviv, 1946, and was the last Rebbe of the Chortkov dynasty.
34, [1] leaves. 20 cm. Bluish-greenish paper. Good condition. Stains. Light worming to several leaves, slightly affecting text. Stamps and inscriptions on title page. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 247.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $2,000
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Rav Yeibi, ethical and Chassidic essays and aggadic novellae on the Torah, Tehillim and Talmudic aggadot, and novellae on several Talmudic tractates, by R. Yaakov Yosef maggid and posek of Ostroh. Slavita, [1792]. First edition. With approbation of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
The title of the book forms the initials of the author's name: R. Yaakov Yosef ben Yehuda.
Leaves 1-12 of the second sequence contain essays by R. Yehuda Leib, the author's father, who was also a maggid in Ostroh. The last 35 leaves contain the author's novellae on several Talmudic tractates.
Ostroh rabbis write in their approbation: "He who is clever should not heed the high cost and should readily purchase this book at whatever the asking price".
The author, R. Yaakov Yosef of Ostroh (1738-1791), a leader of the Chassidic movement in the third generation. He was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and had close ties with other disciples of the Baal Shem Tov. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev called him: "A holy G-dly man". This book contains many teachings in the name of the Besht and his disciples.
[3], 2-139; 46 leaves. Lacking last leaf. 31 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains, dampness damage, mold to some leaves. Tears and large defects to title page, affecting text (with loss), partially repaired with paper. Large tears to first five leaves and to two last leaves, affecting text, with loss. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 530.
The title of the book forms the initials of the author's name: R. Yaakov Yosef ben Yehuda.
Leaves 1-12 of the second sequence contain essays by R. Yehuda Leib, the author's father, who was also a maggid in Ostroh. The last 35 leaves contain the author's novellae on several Talmudic tractates.
Ostroh rabbis write in their approbation: "He who is clever should not heed the high cost and should readily purchase this book at whatever the asking price".
The author, R. Yaakov Yosef of Ostroh (1738-1791), a leader of the Chassidic movement in the third generation. He was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and had close ties with other disciples of the Baal Shem Tov. R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev called him: "A holy G-dly man". This book contains many teachings in the name of the Besht and his disciples.
[3], 2-139; 46 leaves. Lacking last leaf. 31 cm. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains, dampness damage, mold to some leaves. Tears and large defects to title page, affecting text (with loss), partially repaired with paper. Large tears to first five leaves and to two last leaves, affecting text, with loss. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 530.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,875
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Keter Shem Tov, "All the holy teachings of R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov" - selections of the Baal Shem Tov's teachings, arranged by R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta. Korets [1797]. Second edition.
The author, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), composed several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books. He was the disciple of R. Uziel Meisels of Ryczywół. Succeeded R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev as rabbi of Żelechów, and later served as rabbi of Biłgoraj. In 1803, he was appointed
rabbi of Apta, alongside Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel, the Ohev Yisrael.
Oriental signatures on several leaves: "Faraj Chaim Abdal Yusuf Faraj".
[2], 63, [1] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, repaired with paper, to title page and many other leaves, affecting text (the book was professionally restored). Repaired tears with damage to title page border, replaced with photocopy. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 250.
The author, R. Aharon HaKohen of Żelechów and Apta (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 157), composed several popular Chassidic books, including: Or HaGanuz LaTzadikim, the Tefilla Yeshara - Keter Nehora siddur and other books. He was the disciple of R. Uziel Meisels of Ryczywół. Succeeded R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev as rabbi of Żelechów, and later served as rabbi of Biłgoraj. In 1803, he was appointed
rabbi of Apta, alongside Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel, the Ohev Yisrael.
Oriental signatures on several leaves: "Faraj Chaim Abdal Yusuf Faraj".
[2], 63, [1] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains. Worming, repaired with paper, to title page and many other leaves, affecting text (the book was professionally restored). Repaired tears with damage to title page border, replaced with photocopy. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 250.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
Opening: $12,000
Sold for: $17,500
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Meor Einayim, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira, 1798]. First edition.
With: Yismach Lev (Part II of Meor Einayim), commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira, 1798]. First edition, printed in the same year.
Meor Einayim is a fundamental work of the Chassidic movement, and one of the first Chassidic compositions presenting the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch (Mezhirichi). The author, the maggid R. Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl (1730-1798, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 168-175), was one of the founders of Chassidism and the progenitor of the Chernobyl dynasty. He studied directly from the Baal Shem Tov and was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. He served as maggid in Norynsk, Pohrebyshche and Chernobyl. He acceded to his disciples' entreaties to print his teachings and delegated the task to his disciple R. Eliyahu son of R. Zev Wolf Katz, instructing him to publish his writings in the "fine and exceptional printing press established in Slavita…" (the printing press of R. Moshe Shapira, then in its early years).
The book was allegedly eighteen times longer, but when arranging it for printing, R. Nachum of Chernobyl commanded his disciples to burn many leaves, leaving only the teachings which were divinely inspired. His writings were divided by his disciples into two parts, one part on the Torah, including selections, published under the title Meor Einayim, and a second part pertaining to Talmudic aggadot, named Yismach Lev. The two parts were printed concurrently in Slavita, the same year. In later editions, the two parts were combined and published together. R. Nachum of Chernobyl passed away during the course of the book's preparation for print.
Chassidic leaders ascribed great importance and holiness to the book, studying it every day and preserving it as a protection. The Chozeh of Lublin and R. Yitzchak of Skver (grandson of the author) reputedly said that the book has the power to light up the person's soul, similarly to the Zohar, and R. Yitzchak Izak of Komarno asserted that Meor Einayim should never depart from before one's eyes, as all the teachings it contains are lofty and holy.
Two books in two volumes. Meor Einayim: [2], 160 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Condition varies, fair to fair-good. Stains and wear. Dampstains to some leaves. Stamps. Title page and leaf 1 were supplied from other copies and are detached. These two leaves have tears and damage affecting text (repaired with paper). Worming to some leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting some page headings. An additional photocopied title page bound at the beginning of the book. New binding.
Yismach Lev: [1], 33, [1] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Worming affecting text (professionally restored with paper). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 308, no. 237; Stefansky Classics, no. 382.
With: Yismach Lev (Part II of Meor Einayim), commentary on Aggadot and Midrashim (following the order of the Talmudic tractates), by Rebbe Menachem Nachum [Twersky] of Chernobyl. Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira, 1798]. First edition, printed in the same year.
Meor Einayim is a fundamental work of the Chassidic movement, and one of the first Chassidic compositions presenting the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch (Mezhirichi). The author, the maggid R. Menachem Nachum of Chernobyl (1730-1798, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 168-175), was one of the founders of Chassidism and the progenitor of the Chernobyl dynasty. He studied directly from the Baal Shem Tov and was a close disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. He served as maggid in Norynsk, Pohrebyshche and Chernobyl. He acceded to his disciples' entreaties to print his teachings and delegated the task to his disciple R. Eliyahu son of R. Zev Wolf Katz, instructing him to publish his writings in the "fine and exceptional printing press established in Slavita…" (the printing press of R. Moshe Shapira, then in its early years).
The book was allegedly eighteen times longer, but when arranging it for printing, R. Nachum of Chernobyl commanded his disciples to burn many leaves, leaving only the teachings which were divinely inspired. His writings were divided by his disciples into two parts, one part on the Torah, including selections, published under the title Meor Einayim, and a second part pertaining to Talmudic aggadot, named Yismach Lev. The two parts were printed concurrently in Slavita, the same year. In later editions, the two parts were combined and published together. R. Nachum of Chernobyl passed away during the course of the book's preparation for print.
Chassidic leaders ascribed great importance and holiness to the book, studying it every day and preserving it as a protection. The Chozeh of Lublin and R. Yitzchak of Skver (grandson of the author) reputedly said that the book has the power to light up the person's soul, similarly to the Zohar, and R. Yitzchak Izak of Komarno asserted that Meor Einayim should never depart from before one's eyes, as all the teachings it contains are lofty and holy.
Two books in two volumes. Meor Einayim: [2], 160 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Condition varies, fair to fair-good. Stains and wear. Dampstains to some leaves. Stamps. Title page and leaf 1 were supplied from other copies and are detached. These two leaves have tears and damage affecting text (repaired with paper). Worming to some leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting some page headings. An additional photocopied title page bound at the beginning of the book. New binding.
Yismach Lev: [1], 33, [1] leaves. Approx. 19 cm. Printed in part on greenish paper. Good-fair condition. Worming affecting text (professionally restored with paper). New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 308, no. 237; Stefansky Classics, no. 382.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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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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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Mevaser Tzedek on the Torah, by R. Yissachar Dov Ber MiGeza Tzvi, rabbi of Zlotchov (Zolochiv), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and R. Yechiel Michel of Zlotchov. Dubno, [1798]. First edition.
The author was a friend and cousin of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Their acquaintance began when they were both residing in Lubartów, when R. Yissachar Ber and R. Levi Yitzchak married cousins from the Peretz family in Lubartów (descendants of Spanish exiles). R. Yissachar Ber married the daughter of R. Tzvi Hirsh Peretz, while R. Levi Yitzchak married the daughter of R. Yisrael Peretz of Lubartów. R. Levi Yitzchak and R. Yissachar Ber were both drawn close to Chassidism together, through their relative R. Aryeh Leibush Peretz (author of Beit Peretz).
R. Yissachar Ber was later appointed rabbi of Zlotchov and established a yeshiva there. He exchanged halachic correspondence with leading Torah scholars of his times. One of his disciples was R. Chaim of Czernowitz, author of Sidduro shel Shabbat, who describes in his book Eretz HaChaim the Divine Inspiration he witnessed in his teacher. R. Yissachar Ber immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Tiberias in Hanukkah 1795. He passed away in Av that same year, and was buried in Safed close to the Alshech. His epitaph reads: "Here lies the true Torah scholar, pious and humble". His memory was sanctified amongst Chassidim, and R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno testified that he never damaged his G-dly image, not even with the smallest blemish, and he would tell of a miracle that took place during R. Yissachar Ber's journey to Eretz Israel (see: Netiv Mitzvotecha, path I, section 13). His books include Mevaser Tzedek on the Torah (reprinted in over six editions), and Bat Eini – responsa and Talmudic novellae.
[2], 54, [2] leaves. 21 cm. Thick paper. Good condition. Occasional worming (repaired). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 321.
The author was a friend and cousin of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev. Their acquaintance began when they were both residing in Lubartów, when R. Yissachar Ber and R. Levi Yitzchak married cousins from the Peretz family in Lubartów (descendants of Spanish exiles). R. Yissachar Ber married the daughter of R. Tzvi Hirsh Peretz, while R. Levi Yitzchak married the daughter of R. Yisrael Peretz of Lubartów. R. Levi Yitzchak and R. Yissachar Ber were both drawn close to Chassidism together, through their relative R. Aryeh Leibush Peretz (author of Beit Peretz).
R. Yissachar Ber was later appointed rabbi of Zlotchov and established a yeshiva there. He exchanged halachic correspondence with leading Torah scholars of his times. One of his disciples was R. Chaim of Czernowitz, author of Sidduro shel Shabbat, who describes in his book Eretz HaChaim the Divine Inspiration he witnessed in his teacher. R. Yissachar Ber immigrated to Eretz Israel, settling in Tiberias in Hanukkah 1795. He passed away in Av that same year, and was buried in Safed close to the Alshech. His epitaph reads: "Here lies the true Torah scholar, pious and humble". His memory was sanctified amongst Chassidim, and R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno testified that he never damaged his G-dly image, not even with the smallest blemish, and he would tell of a miracle that took place during R. Yissachar Ber's journey to Eretz Israel (see: Netiv Mitzvotecha, path I, section 13). His books include Mevaser Tzedek on the Torah (reprinted in over six editions), and Bat Eini – responsa and Talmudic novellae.
[2], 54, [2] leaves. 21 cm. Thick paper. Good condition. Occasional worming (repaired). New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 321.
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Kol Aryeh, pilpul, homily and mussar on the Torah weekly portions, and selections on neviim and ketuvim and on aggadot, by R. Aryeh Leib Gliener - Reprover of Polonne. Korets, [1798]. First edition. Approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
R. Aryeh Leib Gliener - "Reprover of Polonne" (d. 1770, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 325-326), was among the first disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and disseminator of his teachings. A holy wonder-worker. His influence brought the Toldot Yaakov Yosef and the Maggid of Mezeritch close to the Baal Shem Tov and his doctrine. He was renowned in his generation as a reputed orator and maggid "who during his lifetime traveled the world and spread the light of his Torah throughout the entire Jewish Diaspora". The force of his sermons inspired many Jews to repent (from the approbations to this book). His Torah thoughts are quoted extensively by the Toldot Yaakov Yosef.
Signatures on title page: "Aryeh Leib", "Leib Yehuda of Babruysk". Ownership inscription on front flyleaf: "Belongs to the famous rabbi… Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Stary Bykhov".
[1], 55 [i.e 65] leaves. 20 cm. Light bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Many dark stains to some leaves. Large tears to title page affecting border and text (minor damage to title and significant damage to text on verso), repaired with paper with photocopy replacements. Tears to the four leaves following the title page and to the last leaf, affecting text, with photocopy and handwritten replacements. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 518.
R. Aryeh Leib Gliener - "Reprover of Polonne" (d. 1770, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 325-326), was among the first disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and disseminator of his teachings. A holy wonder-worker. His influence brought the Toldot Yaakov Yosef and the Maggid of Mezeritch close to the Baal Shem Tov and his doctrine. He was renowned in his generation as a reputed orator and maggid "who during his lifetime traveled the world and spread the light of his Torah throughout the entire Jewish Diaspora". The force of his sermons inspired many Jews to repent (from the approbations to this book). His Torah thoughts are quoted extensively by the Toldot Yaakov Yosef.
Signatures on title page: "Aryeh Leib", "Leib Yehuda of Babruysk". Ownership inscription on front flyleaf: "Belongs to the famous rabbi… Yitzchak Eizik Rabbi of Stary Bykhov".
[1], 55 [i.e 65] leaves. 20 cm. Light bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Many dark stains to some leaves. Large tears to title page affecting border and text (minor damage to title and significant damage to text on verso), repaired with paper with photocopy replacements. Tears to the four leaves following the title page and to the last leaf, affecting text, with photocopy and handwritten replacements. Stamp on title page. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 518.
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Yesod Yosef, kabbalistic novellae, by the kabbalist R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rivne [Minkovitz (Myn'kivtsi), 1803]. First edition. With an approbation by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.
The kabbalist R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rivne (d. 1800, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 149-150), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and of R. Michel of Zlotchov. R. Yosef was amongst the elite and initial disciples of the Maggid, R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch, while the latter still served as maggid in Rivne. R. Yosef was the one who brought him from Tortchin (Torchyn) to Rivne, appointing him as maggid there, with the assistance of his father-in-law R. Aharon Rabbi of Rivne. He also composed Likutei Yosef on Talmudical tractates (Minkovitz, 1803). He did not leave behind any descendants. In a letter sent by R. Zusha of Anipoli to the Chozeh of Lublin, he praises R. Yosef: "…regarding the renowned tzaddik, who is astute and erudite, the outstanding Torah scholar
R. Yosef… he was already asked to serve as rabbi in several communities, yet he refused… since it would detract from his Torah study and prayers… My brother, the holy R. Elimelech, cherished him greatly, and he also told me… that in the Higher spheres, he saw him clothed in white…". This letter is printed in this book, in the introduction of the publisher, who was the grandson of the author's sister.
Signature on title page: "Yaakov son of Aharon Yehuda", with his stamps (on title page and on p. 45b): "Yaakov son of Aharon Yehuda Botishansky". Another signature on title page: "R. C.K. son of R. Yeshaya".
[4], 91 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains. Restored tears and damages to title page. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 232.
The kabbalist R. Yosef Yoske HaLevi of Rivne (d. 1800, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 149-150), disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch and of R. Michel of Zlotchov. R. Yosef was amongst the elite and initial disciples of the Maggid, R. Dov Ber of Mezeritch, while the latter still served as maggid in Rivne. R. Yosef was the one who brought him from Tortchin (Torchyn) to Rivne, appointing him as maggid there, with the assistance of his father-in-law R. Aharon Rabbi of Rivne. He also composed Likutei Yosef on Talmudical tractates (Minkovitz, 1803). He did not leave behind any descendants. In a letter sent by R. Zusha of Anipoli to the Chozeh of Lublin, he praises R. Yosef: "…regarding the renowned tzaddik, who is astute and erudite, the outstanding Torah scholar
R. Yosef… he was already asked to serve as rabbi in several communities, yet he refused… since it would detract from his Torah study and prayers… My brother, the holy R. Elimelech, cherished him greatly, and he also told me… that in the Higher spheres, he saw him clothed in white…". This letter is printed in this book, in the introduction of the publisher, who was the grandson of the author's sister.
Signature on title page: "Yaakov son of Aharon Yehuda", with his stamps (on title page and on p. 45b): "Yaakov son of Aharon Yehuda Botishansky". Another signature on title page: "R. C.K. son of R. Yeshaya".
[4], 91 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains. Restored tears and damages to title page. Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 232.
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Otot HaShamamyim – Derishat Ari, on Shulchan Aruch. Part I: Laws of Mila and Tefillin, Shabbat, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed. Part II: Laws of Niddah. By Rebbe Aryeb Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhitomir, 1805. Name of printer not indicated.
Approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, and Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum (the Yismach Moshe) – the author's disciple.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 58) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. He authored Derishat HaAri, Otot HaShamayim and Even Pina on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer. The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation to this book: "…I knew him in the past, when he was in this community, and I perceived that he was an eminent rabbi…". Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him reverently in his approbation: "The greatest amongst giants… my master and teacher….". R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation, extols the author's virtues: "His entire life, he did not depart from the tent of Torah, rendering his nights like days… and he studied Torah for the sake of Heaven, and dove into the mighty waters of the Talmud and halachic literature, in order to derive from them the laws…".
R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn, author of Shoel UMeshiv, writes in his approbation to Responsa Heshiv Moshe by the Yismach Moshe: "He [=the Yismach Moshe] was a disciple of the great Torah scholar, author of Derishat Ari on Even HaEzer, and it appears that he learnt from him both revealed and hidden parts of the Torah, since the Derishat Ari was well-versed in Torah and Chassidism, no secret was hidden from him, and the Yismach Moshe received both Torah and practical Kabbalah from him".
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
93, 18 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark stains (ink stains from printing) to a few leaves. Extensive worming to all leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Stamps. New binding.
Only very few Hebrew books, including several Chassidic books, were printed in Zhitomir in the early 19th century (1804-1805), prior to the relocation of the Shapira printing press from Slavita to Zhitomir in 1847. This is one of the first books printed in Zhitomir.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
Approbations by R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid R. Yisrael of Kozhnitz, and Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum (the Yismach Moshe) – the author's disciple.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, p. 58) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. He authored Derishat HaAri, Otot HaShamayim and Even Pina on Shulchan Aruch Even HaEzer. The Maggid of Kozhnitz writes in his approbation to this book: "…I knew him in the past, when he was in this community, and I perceived that he was an eminent rabbi…". Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him reverently in his approbation: "The greatest amongst giants… my master and teacher….". R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, in his approbation, extols the author's virtues: "His entire life, he did not depart from the tent of Torah, rendering his nights like days… and he studied Torah for the sake of Heaven, and dove into the mighty waters of the Talmud and halachic literature, in order to derive from them the laws…".
R. Yosef Shaul Nathansohn, author of Shoel UMeshiv, writes in his approbation to Responsa Heshiv Moshe by the Yismach Moshe: "He [=the Yismach Moshe] was a disciple of the great Torah scholar, author of Derishat Ari on Even HaEzer, and it appears that he learnt from him both revealed and hidden parts of the Torah, since the Derishat Ari was well-versed in Torah and Chassidism, no secret was hidden from him, and the Yismach Moshe received both Torah and practical Kabbalah from him".
In their foreword, the sons of the author relate to the unusual name given to the composition – Otot HaShamayim, asserting that although they do not know their father's reason for giving this name to his book, they are certain that he had a precise explanation for it, which he did not disclose. They add that his disciple, the Yismach Moshe, heard directly from the author that his compositions and the names he gave them were all based on Kabbalah.
93, 18 leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Dark stains (ink stains from printing) to a few leaves. Extensive worming to all leaves, affecting text, repaired with paper (book professionally restored). Stamps. New binding.
Only very few Hebrew books, including several Chassidic books, were printed in Zhitomir in the early 19th century (1804-1805), prior to the relocation of the Shapira printing press from Slavita to Zhitomir in 1847. This is one of the first books printed in Zhitomir.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 36.
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Or Pnei Moshe, homily, ethics and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and Five Megillot, by R. Moshe Sofer Stam of Pshevorsk (Przeworsk). Mezeritch (Mezhirichi), [1810]. First edition.
The author 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. The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders such as: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Be'er Mayim Chaim.
The Chozeh of Lublin writes in his approbation: "…as a child, I subjected myself to his authority, and drank from his faithful waters, and I knew that all his matters were for the sake of Heaven only, to give satisfaction to G-d, and he was so elevated, that R. Moshe Alshech would appear to him…". Indeed, Or Pnei Moshe is based upon the teachings of R. Moshe Alshech, and it quotes him extensively, expounding upon his words. In their approbation, the sons of R. Zusha of Anipoli quote a testimony from their great father, who described to them how the author composed this book, having observed him while he was studying, "and his appearance resembled that of a heavenly angel, and while he was writing his holy book, a tongue of flame would rise from his holy written words".
R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was renowned amongst the great Chassidic leaders as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe. Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy, and some were preserved from generation to generation with particular care. Reputedly, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk attested that he saw King David standing beside R. Moshe, and they thereafter became acquainted (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 303). In a letter from R. Moshe to R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, he writes to him that the price of his tefillin is one red-gulden, yet he is unable to keep up with the demand. Many traditions and legends were preserved regarding this matter.
Signatures and inscriptions on title page: "Yechezkel Mendel Ashkenazi(?) Bronhut", "…I acquired this precious book… Menachem Av [1898], Pinchas Krell(?)", and more.
[4], 240 leaves. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Much wear, dark stains, worming and repaired tears to title page and subsequent leaves, slightly affecting text. Repaired marginal tears to final leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting some page headings and slightly affecting text of final leaves. New leather binding.
With the two additional leaves of approbations (leaves [3]-[4]), printed in smaller typeface, added to some copies after the printing.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
The author 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. The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders such as: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Be'er Mayim Chaim.
The Chozeh of Lublin writes in his approbation: "…as a child, I subjected myself to his authority, and drank from his faithful waters, and I knew that all his matters were for the sake of Heaven only, to give satisfaction to G-d, and he was so elevated, that R. Moshe Alshech would appear to him…". Indeed, Or Pnei Moshe is based upon the teachings of R. Moshe Alshech, and it quotes him extensively, expounding upon his words. In their approbation, the sons of R. Zusha of Anipoli quote a testimony from their great father, who described to them how the author composed this book, having observed him while he was studying, "and his appearance resembled that of a heavenly angel, and while he was writing his holy book, a tongue of flame would rise from his holy written words".
R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was renowned amongst the great Chassidic leaders as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe. Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy, and some were preserved from generation to generation with particular care. Reputedly, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk attested that he saw King David standing beside R. Moshe, and they thereafter became acquainted (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 303). In a letter from R. Moshe to R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, he writes to him that the price of his tefillin is one red-gulden, yet he is unable to keep up with the demand. Many traditions and legends were preserved regarding this matter.
Signatures and inscriptions on title page: "Yechezkel Mendel Ashkenazi(?) Bronhut", "…I acquired this precious book… Menachem Av [1898], Pinchas Krell(?)", and more.
[4], 240 leaves. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Much wear, dark stains, worming and repaired tears to title page and subsequent leaves, slightly affecting text. Repaired marginal tears to final leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting some page headings and slightly affecting text of final leaves. New leather binding.
With the two additional leaves of approbations (leaves [3]-[4]), printed in smaller typeface, added to some copies after the printing.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
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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, ca. 1810]. Third edition.
[1], 108 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming to many leaves, including title page, affecting text. Severe worming to some leaves. Marginal tear to title page. Tear to leaf 177, affecting text, with loss. New binding.
This work was printed between 1798-1810 in several similar editions, occasionally with variants. See: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Israel, no. 1140; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 26.
[1], 108 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming to many leaves, including title page, affecting text. Severe worming to some leaves. Marginal tear to title page. Tear to leaf 177, affecting text, with loss. New binding.
This work was printed between 1798-1810 in several similar editions, occasionally with variants. See: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Israel, no. 1140; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 26.
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