Auction 33 - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Tikunei Zohar – Jerusalem, 1909 – Copy of Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Leib Leifer of Ungvar

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Sefer Tikunei HaZohar. Jerusalem, [1909].
Binding leaves contain signatures and stamps: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh Leifer son of Rabbi Dov, Ungvar” – Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Leib Leifer (Encyclopedia of Chassidism, I, p. 601), son of Rebbe Rabbi Yissachar Dov (Berchi) Leifer of Ungvar of dynasty of Nadvorna. As customary by rebbes of dynasty, established a Beit Midrash and served in leadership already during the lifetime of his father. Perished in the Holocaust.
On leaf preceding title page added in his handwriting a Kvital [small note] with blessing for offspring: “Chaim Mordechai Aryeh son of Malka Chana and wife Shprintza Mirel… may they be blessed with children”. Several corrections on margins of leaves, apparently in his handwriting. Stamps of Rebbe Rabbi “Aharon Leib Leifer of Timisoara [Rebbe of Nadvorna in Timisoara and after Holocaust in Jerusalem].
[1], 84; 78 leaves. 30 cm. Good condition, stains. Some moth damage. Worn binding. Fine cardboard case.
Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters
Hassidism - Manuscripts and Letters