Sefer Shnot Chaim, section one. Rabbi Shlomo Kluger. Lvov, 1855.
Title page contains stamps [in Hebrew and in Latin letters] Rabbi “Yehuda Hager Dayan in Klausenburg”, two glosses and notations in his holy handwriting.
Rebbe Rabbi Yehuda Horowitz-Hager of Dzikov (1905-1989, Encyclopedia of Hassidism II, pp. 3-4), son of Rebbe Rabbi Alter Yechezkel Eliyhau of Dzikov, from the Ropshitz dynasty. Was raised in home of his grandfather [from his mother’s side] Rabbi Yisrael of Vizhnitz in Grosswardein. Son-in-law of his uncle Rabbi Chaim Meir Hager of Vizhnitz [from whom he received his family name, Hager]. Served as Dayan and rabbinical authority in Klausenburg for a period of time. During the Holocaust found refuge in Romania until immigrating to the Holy Land. Refused to serve in the leadership however many Chassidim and admirers congregated around him. Toward the end of his life resided in London and served in the leadership.
[1], 9, [10], 2-62, 65-102 leaves. 36 cm. Fair condition, stains, extensive moth damage. New binding.