Tiv Gittin, novellae on Tractate Gittin, by R. Tzvi Hirsh Heller, Rabbi of Alt-Ofen. Zhovkva, 1844. First edition.
Copy of the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk and of his sons R. Tzvi Meir and R. Avraham, author of Chesed L'Avraham, and his descendants.
Stamps of R. " Shlomo HaKohen Rabbi of Radomsk – S. Rabinowicz Rabin Mias. Radomsk" (Hebrew and Polish) on the title page and other leaves. The title page bears several other signatures: of his son, R. " Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz" (in pencil, slightly faded); of his son, Rebbe "Avraham Yissachar HaKohen"; and of his grandson, R. "Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz of Ol[kusz]" (son of R. Avraham Yissachar).
Many Torah inscriptions, ownership inscriptions and signatures appear on the back flyleaf: "… This book belongs to... R. Avraham Yissachar HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk… Written by Shlomo Zalman… son of the Rabbi of Yanov [Janów]… [1879]"; a Torah thought in the name of R. Shmelke of Nikolsburg, signed: "Eliezer Tzvi of Przedbórz"; signature of "Yechiel son of R. Yaakov Aharon Grossman of Radomsk"; and more.
The first Radomsker Rebbe – R. Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz, author of Tiferet Shlomo (1803-1866), was one of the greatest Polish rebbes in his generation and an outstanding and holy Torah scholar. His father was a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and of the Yehudi HaKadosh, and in his childhood, R. Shlomo had the merit of accompanying him on his visits to their courts. Later, R. Shlomo became a close disciple of the disciples of the Chozeh and the Yehudi HaKadosh, R. Meir of Apta author of Or LaShamayim, R. Ber of Radoshitz (Radoszyce) and R. Bunim of Peshischa (Przysucha). In 1834, he was appointed rabbi of Radomsko and hundreds of Chassidim thronged to hear his Torah discourses. At first, he tried to deter them, however, with passing time, he acquiesced to their wishes and led one of the most prominent Chassidic courts in his days. Before R. Moshe of Lelov left for Eretz Israel, he instructed his Chassidim in Poland to follow the Radomsker Rebbe, who emphasized the love of the Jewish People and was known for his wisdom and activities in assisting both the public and individuals. Teacher of the "Chassid of Hamburg", R. Aharon Marcus (author of the book HaChassidut), who emigrated from Germany to Poland to cling to the Radomsker Rebbe and Chassidut (R. Aharon Marcus describes the Rebbe in his book: "People were drawn to this remarkable tzaddik in spite of his outward strict and unwavering character… One can imagine that this must have been the appearance of the Kohen Gadol…"). His son, Rebbe Tzvi Meir HaKohen Rabinowitz (1841-1902), tzaddik, kabbalist and an outstanding Torah scholar, succeeded his father as rabbi of Radomsko.
His youngest son, Rebbe Avraham Yissachar HaKohen Rabinowitz of Radomsk (1843-1892, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, I, pp. 113-114), the second rebbe of the Radomsk dynasty, was known for his piety and Torah eminence. He succeeded his father as rebbe of thousands of Chassidim and led one of the most famous Chassidic courts in Poland. He authored Chesed L'Avraham on the Torah and festivals. His son was R. Shlomo HaKohen Rabinowitz of Olkusz, son-in-law of R. Chaim Meir Epstein of Neustadt.
[1], 54, 53-54, 57-78 leaves. Approx. 37 cm. Good-fair condition. Many stains. Heavy wear and a few tears. Damage to margins of title page, affecting border (repaired with paper). New leather binding.
See: Stefansky Classics, p. 37.