Two patient diaries, handwritten by the kabbalist R. Yitzchak Kaduri. [Jerusalem, ca. 1950s.]

Notebook with dozens of leaves and an additional notebook with seven leaves, in which R. Kaduri documented the requests of people who came to him for blessing, advice and pidyon, with questions about engagements, marital issues, cures for sicknesses and more. R. Kaduri documents the questions he was asked and the answers, advice or amulets he gave, usually based on Goralot he performed and astrology.

R. Yitzchak Kaduri (ca. 1899-2006), renowned as a foremost expert in all areas of kabbalah. Many flocked to him for his blessings, advice and amulets, and he was one of the only individuals in his times proficient in producing kabbalistic amulets.

[60] leaves + [7] leaves. Approx. 13-15 cm. Good condition. Stains and wear. Original fabric binding and cardboard binding, with minor damage.
Provenance: Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, EI.011.022.

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