Auction 76 - The Gaon of Vilna and his Disciples: Books and Manuscripts from the Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection
Shaarei Tzedek, by R. Avraham Danzig Author of Chayei Adam – Vilna, 1812 – First Edition – With Rare Leaf
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Shaarei Tzedek, summary of the laws pertaining to the Land of Israel, by R. Avraham Danzig author of Chayei Adam. Vilna, 1812. First edition.
The book was written out of the Chayei Adam's yearning to immigrate to Eretz Israel (aspiration which was ultimately not realized), and it discusses the laws pertaining to Eretz Israel. In his preface, he relates of a vow he made to immigrate to Eretz Israel: "When the houses in the courtyard I live in fell down, in 1804… I made a great vow that when I merit to marry off my sons and daughters, and it is possible, I will immigrate to the holy city of Jerusalem, and spend the rest of my life there worshipping G-d…". He writes of his hopes to receive an immigration permit, and mentions the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna who immigrated before him: "I thought that perhaps I will merit… and the emperor will grant me a passport, just like several years ago R. Saadya, R. Chaim and R. Hirsh received one…". There are three lamentations at the beginning of the book, one to be recited upon entering Eretz Israel, one when reaching Jerusalem, and one when standing before the Western Wall.
The author, R. Avraham Danzig (1748-1821), was renowned for his famous work Chayei Adam. He served as dayan in Vilna and was the mechutan of the Gaon of Vilna (father-in-law of the granddaughter of the Gaon of Vilna, daughter of R. Yehuda Leib son of the Gaon of Vilna). See Hebrew description.
Ownership inscriptions: "This book Shaarei Tzedek belongs to the rabbi… community leader R. Pesach son of R. Meir, son-in-law of R. David of Brody, currently residing here… signed, Shemarya son of R. Ze'ev Wolf"; "This book belongs to R… Aharon son of R. Mordechai Meir…". Stamp and censor's signature.
[3], 28; 16 leaves. 21 cm. Overall good condition. Stains (including several dark stains and minor dampstains) and minor wear. Open tear to leaf 10 of second sequence, affecting text. Worming to endpapers and final leaf. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Original binding, worn and damaged. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1565.
Including the rare leaf, leaf [2] of the preface (printed in a different printing press, and added after the printing to some copies only), in which the author points out two laws which are often overlooked by immigrants to Eretz Israel: the commandment of putting a fence on the roof, and the prohibition for Kohanim to enter the burial caves of Tzaddikim in Eretz Israel.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
The book was written out of the Chayei Adam's yearning to immigrate to Eretz Israel (aspiration which was ultimately not realized), and it discusses the laws pertaining to Eretz Israel. In his preface, he relates of a vow he made to immigrate to Eretz Israel: "When the houses in the courtyard I live in fell down, in 1804… I made a great vow that when I merit to marry off my sons and daughters, and it is possible, I will immigrate to the holy city of Jerusalem, and spend the rest of my life there worshipping G-d…". He writes of his hopes to receive an immigration permit, and mentions the disciples of the Gaon of Vilna who immigrated before him: "I thought that perhaps I will merit… and the emperor will grant me a passport, just like several years ago R. Saadya, R. Chaim and R. Hirsh received one…". There are three lamentations at the beginning of the book, one to be recited upon entering Eretz Israel, one when reaching Jerusalem, and one when standing before the Western Wall.
The author, R. Avraham Danzig (1748-1821), was renowned for his famous work Chayei Adam. He served as dayan in Vilna and was the mechutan of the Gaon of Vilna (father-in-law of the granddaughter of the Gaon of Vilna, daughter of R. Yehuda Leib son of the Gaon of Vilna). See Hebrew description.
Ownership inscriptions: "This book Shaarei Tzedek belongs to the rabbi… community leader R. Pesach son of R. Meir, son-in-law of R. David of Brody, currently residing here… signed, Shemarya son of R. Ze'ev Wolf"; "This book belongs to R… Aharon son of R. Mordechai Meir…". Stamp and censor's signature.
[3], 28; 16 leaves. 21 cm. Overall good condition. Stains (including several dark stains and minor dampstains) and minor wear. Open tear to leaf 10 of second sequence, affecting text. Worming to endpapers and final leaf. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. Original binding, worn and damaged. Bookplate.
Vinograd, Thesaurus of the Books of the Vilna Gaon, no. 1565.
Including the rare leaf, leaf [2] of the preface (printed in a different printing press, and added after the printing to some copies only), in which the author points out two laws which are often overlooked by immigrants to Eretz Israel: the commandment of putting a fence on the roof, and the prohibition for Kohanim to enter the burial caves of Tzaddikim in Eretz Israel.
Provenance: The Yeshayahu Vinograd Collection, Jerusalem.
Books of the Leading Disciples of the Gaon of Vilna
Books of the Leading Disciples of the Gaon of Vilna