Auction 49 Part I - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters

Siddur Harei Besamim – With Stamp and Glosses of Rebbe Ya'akov of Husyatyn, Author of Ohalei Ya'akov

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"Year-round prayers according to Sepharad tradition, with 10 lovely commentaries by holy leaders" – Harei Besamim siddur with many additions and commentaries by Chassidic leading scholars. Podgórze (Cracow), 1908. On the title page is a stamp of Rebbe "Ya'akov son of R' Yitzchak of Buhuşi". Penciled marginalia in his handwriting (Rashi script). Rebbe Ya'akov Friedman of Husyatyn (1879-1957, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, Vol. 2, pp. 244-245), was the son of Rebbe Yitzchak of Buhuşi and son-in-law of his uncle Rebbe Yisrael of Husyatyn. Prominent scholar and erudite in Torah and Chassidism, he was also a student of secular studies. One of the founders of Chevrat Yishuv Eretz Yisrael in Vienna. Immigrated to Eretz Israel in 1937 and after the death of his illustrious father-in-law, was appointed to succeed him as Husyatyn Rebbe in Tel Aviv. Some of his Torah teachings are printed in his book Ohalei Ya'akov. [488] leaves. Missing first title page. 21 cm. Brittle paper. Good condition, minor damages. Appealing fabric binding.
Chassidism – Signatures and Dedications, Manuscripts and Glosses
Chassidism – Signatures and Dedications, Manuscripts and Glosses