Otot HaShamayim – Derishat Ari, on Shulchan Aruch. Part I: Laws of Milah and Tefillin, Shabbat, Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed. Part II: Laws of Niddah. By Rebbe Aryeh Leib HaLevi Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhitomir: printer not indicated, [1805]. First edition.
The author, R. Aryeh Leib HaLevi (1736-1803) was a foremost Chassidic leader, rabbi of Strizov and other communities. Rebbe Moshe Teitelbaum, author of Yismach Moshe, cousin and close disciple of the author R. Aryeh Leib, refers to him with great reverence in his approbation.
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. 20.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including dampstains and traces of past dampness (primarily to lower margins). Wear. Tears, including open tears. Worming. Worming and open tears to lower margins, affecting text in several places, repaired with paper. Stamps. New leather binding.

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