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Tikunei HaZohar - Lvov, 1791 - Copy of the First Amshinov Rebbes - Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov and his Son Rebbe Menachem Kalisz of Amshinov
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Tikunei HaZohar, written by the Tana Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai. Lvov, [1791].
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
Copy of the first Amshinov Rebbes. On the title page and on the last leaf are stamps of Rabbi "Menachem Kalisz Av Beit Din of Amshinov". Ancient stamps on title page and on additional leaves: "J. D. Kalisz" - Stamp of his father, the "Admor HaZaken" Rabbi Ya'akov David Kalisz of Amshinov.
Rebbe Ya'akov David Kalisz (1814-1878, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 262-263), the first Amshinov Rebbe, called by his Chassidim "HaAdmor HaZaken". Eldest son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Warka. In his youth, he was appointed Rabbi of Hrubieszów, afterward Rabbi of Przysucha and later Rabbi of Ger (Góra Kalwaria), before Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Alter, author of Chiddushei HaRim began his tenure as Rabbi of Ger. He then relocated to Amshinov wherein he established his court and the name of his residence eventually became the name of his dynasty. He was a leading rebbe in Poland and collaborated with the author of Chiddushei HaRim in communal activities.
His son, Rebbe Menachem Kalisz (1860-1918, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol 3, pp. 81-82), succeeded his father as Amshinov Rebbe and Rabbi after his father's death at the age of 18. During his tenure, his court grew and hundreds of Chassidim accepted his authority. He continued his father's public and private charitable activities. He served as rebbe for exactly 40 years, from Parshat VaYishlach to Parshat VaYishlach. Upon his death, the Imrei Emet of Ger said that "We have lost one of the last of the Knesset HaGedola". His sons and grandsons are the current Amshinov rebbes.
An ancient signature appears on the leaf preceding the title page: "Moshe of Wyszogród", apparently, the tsaddik Rabbi Moshe of Wyszogród, a close disciple of the "Holy Jew" of Przysucha [see enclosed material].
Copy lacking 4 leaves. [16] leaves. 1-24, 29-32, 25-28, 33-132, 137-138 leaves (originally: [15], 139 leaves). Large open tear affecting text on Leaf 138 [with early restoration - with one of the Rebbe's stamps]. 18.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Contemporary binding, most of which is missing (just the back of the binding remains).
Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses
Chassidism - Manuscripts, Signatures and Glosses