Nine leaves handwritten by R. Eliezer Berland, leader of the Breslov Shuvu Banim community. [Jerusalem].
The prayer leaves all begin with the words: "Omnipotent Master of the Universe…" and contain special prayers composed by R. Berland, with requests for various matters. The prayers include various calculations of numerical values related to the request. Most leaves were presumably written for people who turned to him in quest of advice and blessing, and some are (presumably) personal requests which the rabbi wrote for himself.
• "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of reaching the level of Moshe Rabbenu…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the merit of knowing the entire Talmud, Rambam, Tur, Shulchan Aruch… back to front, word for word, and all the books of our holy teacher… and may I merit 363 oceans of tears before You…". • "Master of the Universe… and may I never see any female stranger anymore…". • "Master of the Universe… grant me the most righteous wife in the world, and may I conduct myself with her in holiness and purity… and may I merit owning an apartment in Jerusalem without any debts…".
R. Eliezer Berland (b. 1938), a foremost leader of Breslov Chassidism in our times. He founded the Shuvu Banim yeshiva for Baalei Teshuva in Bnei Brak, later transferring it to the Old City of Jerusalem. The Shuvu Banim community led by R. Berland numbers today thousands of Chassidim and hundreds of families, mostly residing in the Musrara neighborhood (HaChoma HaShlishit St.) in Jerusalem, and is one of the most prominent Breslov communities in this generation.
9 leaves. Approx. 27 cm. Yellow, ruled paper. Condition varies, good to fair. Some leaves with folding marks and creases. Stains and wear.