Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Sidduro Shel Shabbat – First Edition – Mohyliv, 1813
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Sidduro shel Shabbat, Parts I & II, Kabbalistic and Chassidic teachings regarding the holiness of Shabbat, and Halachic responsa, by R. Chaim Thirer Rabbi of Czernowitz (Chernivtsi). Mohyliv, [1813]. First edition. Two volumes
The author, R. Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740s – ca. 1813), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov. He served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz, and was greatly influential in reinforcing Torah observance in the Bukovina region. He was reputed as a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his extreme attachment to the holiness of Shabbat, during the course of which he soared to exalted levels. His teacher, the Maggid of Zlotchov, attested that he drew his vitality from the holiness of Shabbat. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. In the summer of 1813, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. There he composed Shaar HaTefillah (Sudylkiv, 1825) and Eretz HaChaim (Czernowitz, 1861), and was later buried.
His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Be'er Mayim Chaim and Shaar HaTefillah are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings. They also include several responsa and debates on profound topics. Well-known is his responsum regarding reciting Leshem Yichud before performing a mitzva, in which he sharply refutes the critique of the Noda BiYehuda.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is his first published work and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, lectures based on this book are delivered routinely. Chassidim include its study in their preparation in honor of Shabbat, as the author recommends in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefillah: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbenu attract every single Jew to the service of G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh.Ch. Porush, II, p. 175).
Two volumes. Vol. I: [6], 70, 70-108 leaves. Lacking final leaf, with "Words of the Copyist and Editor". Vol. II: 12, 64 leaves. 18.5-19.5 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains to vol. II. Small tears to final leaves of vol. II, slightly affecting text. Worming to vol. I, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New, non-identical bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
The author, R. Chaim Thirer of Czernowitz (ca. 1740s – ca. 1813), was a Chassidic leader, disciple of the Maggid of Zlotchov. He served as rabbi of Mohyliv-Podilskyi, Botoşani, Kishinev (Chișinău) and Czernowitz, and was greatly influential in reinforcing Torah observance in the Bukovina region. He was reputed as a holy man, and wondrous tales about him abound. He was renowned in the Chassidic world for his extreme attachment to the holiness of Shabbat, during the course of which he soared to exalted levels. His teacher, the Maggid of Zlotchov, attested that he drew his vitality from the holiness of Shabbat. According to Chassidic tradition, after his immersion before Shabbat, his form would change and he would grow taller by a handbreadth. In the summer of 1813, he immigrated to Eretz Israel and settled in Safed. There he composed Shaar HaTefillah (Sudylkiv, 1825) and Eretz HaChaim (Czernowitz, 1861), and was later buried.
His fundamental works Sidduro shel Shabbat, Be'er Mayim Chaim and Shaar HaTefillah are unique for their clarity and conviction, as well as the enthusiastic Chassidic emotion which they exude. His books were published in many editions and are considered foundations of Chassidic teachings. They also include several responsa and debates on profound topics. Well-known is his responsum regarding reciting Leshem Yichud before performing a mitzva, in which he sharply refutes the critique of the Noda BiYehuda.
This book was printed before the author travelled to Eretz Israel. It is his first published work and the only one printed in his lifetime. The book was recognized as a fundamental Chassidic work, and until this day, lectures based on this book are delivered routinely. Chassidim include its study in their preparation in honor of Shabbat, as the author recommends in his preface.
This book became well-known and accepted as soon as it was published. R. Mordechai of Kremnitz (son of the Maggid of Zlotchov) writes in his approbation to Shaar HaTefillah: "And he already has a reputation from his book Sidduro shel Shabbat, an awesome volume… whoever studies it enjoys it immensely". R. Yehoshua of Ostrów praised the book: "The holy words of Rabbenu attract every single Jew to the service of G-d" (Or Yekarot by R. Sh.Ch. Porush, II, p. 175).
Two volumes. Vol. I: [6], 70, 70-108 leaves. Lacking final leaf, with "Words of the Copyist and Editor". Vol. II: 12, 64 leaves. 18.5-19.5 cm. Greenish paper. Overall good condition. Stains, including dampstains to vol. II. Small tears to final leaves of vol. II, slightly affecting text. Worming to vol. I, affecting text, repaired with paper. Stamp and handwritten inscriptions. New, non-identical bindings.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 422.
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