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Six Leaves Handwritten by Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklow, Disciple of the Gaon of Vilna – Kabbalistic Commentaries

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Six leaves handwritten by the kabbalist R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, prominent disciple of the Gaon of Vilna.
Six (consecutive) autograph leaves by the author, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow from his work on Mishnat Chassidim by R. Immanuel Chai Ricchi, on the principles of Kabbalah. This work was published in the book Kitvei R. Menachem Mendel, Jerusalem 2001, Vol. I, based on the manuscript of which these leaves are a part (the contents of these leaves can be found on pp. 189-204).
R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Gaon of Vilna in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem.
[6] leaves (12 autograph pages). Approx. 30 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large, dark dampstains. Ink faded in several places. Marginal tears and wear.

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The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books and Manuscripts
The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples – Books and Manuscripts