Three polemic books pertaining of the Hassidism movement, published by Ephraim Deinard.
1. Zamir Aritzim, in opposition of the Hassidism sect and their followers. By Rabbi David from Makov (third publication of the book which was printed in Warsaw in 1798 and in Königsberg), includes a preface by Ephraim Deinard. Newark, NJ, North America. 1899. (Some of the pages were printed upon blue and orange paper).
2. First Zamir Aritzim, by Rabbi Aryeh Yehuda Leib from Brodie. Introductions by Ephraim Deinard. (Second publication of the book, which was first printed in Elkasnitz 1772, of which there are only four remaining copies in the world – “which so far has barely been seen by anybody”.) Kearny, NJ, North America, (1904).
3. Miflagot B’Israel, three articles: 1. Zmirat Am Ha’aretz on the activities of the Vilna Ga’on in opposition of the Hassidism sect, copied from the manuscript of Rabbi Binyamin from Shklov, including an introduction by Ephraim Deinard. 2. Kat HaShovtim concerning the Subbotniks in Russia. 3. Hassidism and Reform in America. New York, 1899.
Efhraim Deinard (1846-1930) historian, writer and polemicist, his books aroused much criticism. Deinard was considered a provocative writer, writing with no inhibitions about controversial topics. His literary career began with the biography of Jews of central Russia, Jews of Krim and the Karaites. He immigrated from Russia to the USA during the 1890’s and published his books on Hassidism and Zionism.
Various sizes and conditions.
From Dr. Israel Mehlman’s private collection.