Sefer Divrei Chaim, sections 1-2, laws pertaining to divorce and Mikva’ot [ritual baths]. (By Rebbe Rabbi Chaim Halberstam Av Beit Din of Sanz). Zholkva, 1864.
Book printed anonymously. On title page: “Composed by one of the disciples… with commentary on the Poskim”. Author notes at preface: “I have not listed my name for the known reason”. This is the first book of the Divrei Chaim which was printed. (The response was published 11 years later in 1875).
In the second edition of the book (Munkacz, 1892) his son, Rabbi Baruch of Görlitz reveals the name of his father - the author, and relates that “this composition… was given to me as a gift by the Rebbe… and I have printed it in Zholkva in 1864… and I have now gained the courage to reveal… the author, since the identity of the author has already been exposed, and in the preface of the book Divrei Chaim on the Torah it is noted that this composition too was written by the Rebbe… Baruch Halberstam Av Beit Din of Görlitz”.
[3], 34, 34, 33-44, 1-27; [1], 23, [1] leaves. 33.5 cm. Thin, high-quality paper, Good-fair condition, stains and wear.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 117.
Bound with: Sefer Teshuvot Ha’Re’em, by Rabbi Alexander Sender Margaliot Av Beit Din of Stanów. Warsaw 1859. [2] 66 leaves (missing last leaf, originally: [2], 67 leaves).