Auction 74 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art

Sova Semachot, Part I – Zhovkva, 1840s

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Sova Semachot, Part I, novellae on the Torah and the holidays, sermons and eulogies, by R. Menachem Mendel Lezer Rabbi of Strizov (Strzyżów). Zhovkva, [1840s].
The author, R. Menachem Mendel Lezer (1788-1831, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 111), disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov (by whom he led the prayers) and the Maggid of Kozhnitz. Served as Rabbi of Strizov and later returned to his hometown, Torna (Tarnów).
The second part of the book, with novellae on Tractate Kiddushin, was printed in Przemyśl, 1879.
[1], 41, 26 leaves. Lacking leaf [2] (with the approbations and additions). 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains (including minor dampstains to title page and first leaves). Wear, mostly to first leaves. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 557.
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