Manuscript, Etz Chaim by the Ari, with the addition of various compilations, a Kabbalistic commentary on Azamer B'Shvachin and Shabbat songs. A copy of the holy letter by Rabbi Shimshon of Ostropol. Compilations of Segulot and cures [noted in one place are Segulot copied from the letters by Rabbi Israel Ba'al Shem]. Unknown Kabbalistic Piyutim, various prayers, illustrations and Kabbalistic charts, etc. [Ashkenazi writing, Russia-Poland, c. 1770].
On Leaf 358/a is a colophon by the author: "Here the book Etz Chaim by the Ari was completed. Aharon ben Eliyahu from Chmieln ", copied in the city of Fastiv, Ukraine, in 1771, the book Pri Etz Chaim, listed in the catalogue of Institute of Microfilmed Hebrew Manuscripts, listing no. 0187441].
On the last leaves, after the completion of the book and on the first and last binding leaves, are various compilations [in a different handwriting from around the same time?]
For a complete list, please see the Hebrew description.
In general, we note that the "Etz Chaim" and the compilations added to this manuscript have different variations, seen in the versions of these books, printed in later years. The significance of the variations in these manuscripts was not examined thoroughly. However, in the sample examination conducted, many differences were found.
[5 pages], 358 leaves; [33 pages]. 19 cm. High-quality paper, good-fair condition, wear caused by usage and worm holes. Original leather-covered wooden binding, with decoration and clasp remnants, damaged and torn.