![Beit Yisrael, homilies on the Torah according to Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov [Lviv, 1834]. First edi](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale72-public/56.jpg "Beit Yisrael (Zidichov) – Lviv, 1834 – First Edition")
Auction 72 - Rare and Important Items
Beit Yisrael (Zidichov) – Lviv, 1834 – First Edition
Opening: $1,000
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for: $1,375
Including buyer's premium
Beit Yisrael, homilies on the Torah according to Chassidic teachings, by Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov [Lviv, 1834]. First edition.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 596-599), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah. A close disciples of the Chozeh of Lublin, he also travelled to other Chassidic masters, such as R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Yisrael the Maggid of Kozhnitz, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. After the passing of his teacher, the Chozeh of Lublin, in 1815, Zidichov thrived under the leadership of R. Tzvi Hirsh, becoming one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia. He was highly venerated, this being expressed in the exceptional praise he received from tzaddikim of his generation. The Malbim, although not a Chassid, studied kabbalah under him.
Other famed compositions of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov are: Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar, in which a glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed; Sur MeRa V'Aseh Tov, also known as "Hakdamah VeDerech L'Etz HaChaim", which serves as an introduction to the book Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital, and contains additions by R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar; and Pri Kodesh Hillulim – an introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the kavanot in prayer.
[1], 32; 31-34, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Stains. Dampstains to last leaves. Worming to bottom margins of leaves (last leaves repaired with paper). Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86. For further information about the book: A. Segal, VeAl Derech HaAvodah, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 55-56.
The book Beit Yisrael comprises a compilation of sermons following the order of the weekly Torah portions (skipping many portions), delivered at unknown dates. The book was printed about three years after the passing of the author, the sermons being edited by R. Yosef HaKohen Rappaport, who also published R. Tzvi Hirsh's other writings. R. Yosef Rappaport was the son-in-law of R. Yechiel Michel, R. Tzvi Hirsh's only son, who died in his father's lifetime.
Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein, the Ateret Tzvi of Zidichov (1763-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, pp. 596-599), was known by the name "Sar Beit HaZohar" due to his exceptional knowledge of kabbalah. From a young age, he was renowned as an outstanding genius whose knowledge encompassed all facets of the Torah. A close disciples of the Chozeh of Lublin, he also travelled to other Chassidic masters, such as R. Moshe Leib of Sassov, R. Yisrael the Maggid of Kozhnitz, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov and R. Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta. After the passing of his teacher, the Chozeh of Lublin, in 1815, Zidichov thrived under the leadership of R. Tzvi Hirsh, becoming one of the largest and most prominent Chassidic centers in Galicia. He was highly venerated, this being expressed in the exceptional praise he received from tzaddikim of his generation. The Malbim, although not a Chassid, studied kabbalah under him.
Other famed compositions of R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov are: Ateret Tzvi on the Zohar, in which a glimpse of his profound kabbalistic knowledge is revealed; Sur MeRa V'Aseh Tov, also known as "Hakdamah VeDerech L'Etz HaChaim", which serves as an introduction to the book Etz Chaim by R. Chaim Vital, and contains additions by R. Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, author of Bnei Yissaschar; and Pri Kodesh Hillulim – an introduction and commentary to the book Pri Etz Chaim on the kavanot in prayer.
[1], 32; 31-34, [1] leaves. 23 cm. Stains. Dampstains to last leaves. Worming to bottom margins of leaves (last leaves repaired with paper). Stamps. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 86. For further information about the book: A. Segal, VeAl Derech HaAvodah, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 55-56.
Chassidic Books
Chassidic Books