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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Likutei Etzot, Parts I-II, "Segulot and cures for soul and body", teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, compiled by his disciple R. Natan Sternhartz, the Moharnat of Breslov. [Dubno? 1816]. First edition.
A basic book of the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov. A compilation of recommendations and brief instructions, arranged following an alphabetic list of topics. The title page states: "Wonderful advice, which makes the simple one wise, straightens the crookedness of the heart, to determine which path to adopt, and to flee the counsel of the Evil Inclination. Segulot and cures for curing the soul and the body to lead it to revival, Amen". The book was compiled by the close disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov and disseminator of his teachings, R. Natan Sternhartz of Breslov, who selected advice and practical guidance from the teachings and deep discourses of R. Nachman of Breslov which are presented in Likutei Moharan, thereby fulfilling the testament of his teacher who attested that his entire intention in revealing his writings and teachings was to guide people to proper and virtuous deeds.
The book was printed by R. Natan himself and he held it in high regard, as attested by R. Yisrael Halpern (Karduner) in his introduction to Kitzur Likutei Moharan HaShalem: "This book was greatly treasured by our teacher R. Natan and he instructed all his followers to study it each day".
The book is divided into two parts. Part I - Aleph-Mem. Part II, with a divisional title page - Mem-Taf.
58, [30] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear and tears, particularly to margins, repaired with paper. A few loose leaves. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Place of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 16, no. 44.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 289.
A basic book of the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov. A compilation of recommendations and brief instructions, arranged following an alphabetic list of topics. The title page states: "Wonderful advice, which makes the simple one wise, straightens the crookedness of the heart, to determine which path to adopt, and to flee the counsel of the Evil Inclination. Segulot and cures for curing the soul and the body to lead it to revival, Amen". The book was compiled by the close disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov and disseminator of his teachings, R. Natan Sternhartz of Breslov, who selected advice and practical guidance from the teachings and deep discourses of R. Nachman of Breslov which are presented in Likutei Moharan, thereby fulfilling the testament of his teacher who attested that his entire intention in revealing his writings and teachings was to guide people to proper and virtuous deeds.
The book was printed by R. Natan himself and he held it in high regard, as attested by R. Yisrael Halpern (Karduner) in his introduction to Kitzur Likutei Moharan HaShalem: "This book was greatly treasured by our teacher R. Natan and he instructed all his followers to study it each day".
The book is divided into two parts. Part I - Aleph-Mem. Part II, with a divisional title page - Mem-Taf.
58, [30] leaves. 16.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, dampstains. Wear and tears, particularly to margins, repaired with paper. A few loose leaves. Stamps. New, elegant leather binding.
Place of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 16, no. 44.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 289.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $15,000
Sold for: $18,750
Including buyer's premium
Tikkun HaKlali, by R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav). [Breslov: Printed in the home of Moharnat - R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov], [1821]. First edition.
Printed without title page. A title, with the name of the book, appears on the first page: "Its name is fitting for it - Tikkun HaKlali (General Rectification), because it is a rectification of the covenant called Tikkun HaKlali… to say these ten Psalms… revealed by… R. Nachman" (page 1a).
The Tikkun HaKlali is a set of ten Psalms compiled by R. Nachman of Breslov to be recited as an atonement for violations of the Covenant. These ten Psalms correspond to the ten expressions of song and praise with which the Book of Psalms was composed (p. 1a). The Tikkun HaKlali is also beneficial for atoning for sins in general and is a Segulah for livelihood, health and spiritual and material success.
According to Breslov Chassidic tradition, R. Nachman merited the revelation of this tikkun from Heaven and highly valued it. Before his death, he declared that "whoever visits my gravesite, gives a coin to charity and says these ten Psalms, in whatever manner he can, I will try with all my might to bring him good…" (page 1b). He also said: "Whoever visits my gravesite, recites these ten Psalms and gives a coin to charity, no matter how great his sins, I will do everything in my power, spanning the length and breadth of the creation to save and cleanse him" (Sichot HaRan, 141). R. Nachman further declared: "I am very positive in everything I say. But I am most positive in regard to the great benefit of these ten Psalms" (ibid.), and he is also reputed for saying that his life was worthwhile, even if he came down into the world only to reveal this tikkun.
This is the first edition of the composition, printed in the home of R. Natan (Moharnat) by R. Shachne, his son. The Tikkun was printed without R. Natan's knowledge, as he himself wrote (Yemei Moharnat, I, section 99).
After the chapters of Tehillim, the prayer Ashira L'Hashem was added on leaves 4-6. This prayer was composed by R. Natan to be recited after saying the Tikkun: "And after the ten Psalms, it is beneficial to recite this prayer…". (The title Likutei Tefillot appears at the head of the pages).
On p. 5b, a passage was inserted (printed in a "window" beside the text) to be recited at the gravesite of R. Nachman of Breslov: "When praying at his holy gravesite, one should say the following: and in the merit of the righteous man who rests here… I endured a difficult journey to come prostrate myself on the grave of this true and holy righteous man…".
6 leaves. 16 cm. Printed on blueish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, professionally restored with paper (in several places, letters were completed in handwriting). New, elaborate leather binding, placed in a slipcase.
Place and year of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 38, no. 146; R. Natan Tzvi König, Neveh Tzadikim, Bnei Brak 1969, p. 67.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 621.
Printed without title page. A title, with the name of the book, appears on the first page: "Its name is fitting for it - Tikkun HaKlali (General Rectification), because it is a rectification of the covenant called Tikkun HaKlali… to say these ten Psalms… revealed by… R. Nachman" (page 1a).
The Tikkun HaKlali is a set of ten Psalms compiled by R. Nachman of Breslov to be recited as an atonement for violations of the Covenant. These ten Psalms correspond to the ten expressions of song and praise with which the Book of Psalms was composed (p. 1a). The Tikkun HaKlali is also beneficial for atoning for sins in general and is a Segulah for livelihood, health and spiritual and material success.
According to Breslov Chassidic tradition, R. Nachman merited the revelation of this tikkun from Heaven and highly valued it. Before his death, he declared that "whoever visits my gravesite, gives a coin to charity and says these ten Psalms, in whatever manner he can, I will try with all my might to bring him good…" (page 1b). He also said: "Whoever visits my gravesite, recites these ten Psalms and gives a coin to charity, no matter how great his sins, I will do everything in my power, spanning the length and breadth of the creation to save and cleanse him" (Sichot HaRan, 141). R. Nachman further declared: "I am very positive in everything I say. But I am most positive in regard to the great benefit of these ten Psalms" (ibid.), and he is also reputed for saying that his life was worthwhile, even if he came down into the world only to reveal this tikkun.
This is the first edition of the composition, printed in the home of R. Natan (Moharnat) by R. Shachne, his son. The Tikkun was printed without R. Natan's knowledge, as he himself wrote (Yemei Moharnat, I, section 99).
After the chapters of Tehillim, the prayer Ashira L'Hashem was added on leaves 4-6. This prayer was composed by R. Natan to be recited after saying the Tikkun: "And after the ten Psalms, it is beneficial to recite this prayer…". (The title Likutei Tefillot appears at the head of the pages).
On p. 5b, a passage was inserted (printed in a "window" beside the text) to be recited at the gravesite of R. Nachman of Breslov: "When praying at his holy gravesite, one should say the following: and in the merit of the righteous man who rests here… I endured a difficult journey to come prostrate myself on the grave of this true and holy righteous man…".
6 leaves. 16 cm. Printed on blueish paper. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming affecting text, professionally restored with paper (in several places, letters were completed in handwriting). New, elaborate leather binding, placed in a slipcase.
Place and year of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 38, no. 146; R. Natan Tzvi König, Neveh Tzadikim, Bnei Brak 1969, p. 67.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 621.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
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Volume comprising seven books printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi), including some prominent Chassidic books:
• Darchei Yesharim, correct practices of R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan, with a letter from the Tzaddik of Ziditchov and the will of the disciple of the Rivash (R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov). [Czernowitz, 1855]. The four leaves of the will of the disciple of the Baal Shem Tov were bound after the book Tzavaat Rivash and Hanhagot Yesharot.
• Tzavaat Rivash and Hanhagot Yesharot. Wills and practices of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch. With a letter from R. Moshe Yehuda Leib (of Sassov). Czernowitz, 1855. Copy with a slight variation to title page - the Hebrew year was printed explicitly on the title page, unlike the listing in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
• Likutei Ramal, Torah selections according to Chassidic teachings, on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Yehuda Leib Teitelbaum of Sassov. Czernowitz, 1856. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 293.
• Michvar HaPeninim, by R. Yedaya HaPenini, with explanation of the words. Czernowitz, 1854.
• Derech Chochma, Maamar al HaHaggadot, Maamar HaIkrim and Maamar HaChochma, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto - the Ramchal. Czernowitz, [1855]. Four parts, bound out of sequence.
• Derech Emet, by R. Meshullam Phoebus Heller. Czernowitz, 1855.
• Lev David, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai. Czernowitz, 1855.
Seven books in one volume. 2-11, [1] leaves; 18; 4 leaves 20; 43, [1] leaves; 13-20, 21-31, [1], 1-9, 10-12 leaves (leaves bound out of sequence); 6 leaves; 72 leaves. Lacking title page of first book. 15.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and light wear. Worming. First leaf and several other leaves, detached. Minor tears and damage with loss to several leaves. Without binding.
• Darchei Yesharim, correct practices of R. Menachem Mendel of Premishlan, with a letter from the Tzaddik of Ziditchov and the will of the disciple of the Rivash (R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov). [Czernowitz, 1855]. The four leaves of the will of the disciple of the Baal Shem Tov were bound after the book Tzavaat Rivash and Hanhagot Yesharot.
• Tzavaat Rivash and Hanhagot Yesharot. Wills and practices of the Baal Shem Tov and the Maggid of Mezeritch. With a letter from R. Moshe Yehuda Leib (of Sassov). Czernowitz, 1855. Copy with a slight variation to title page - the Hebrew year was printed explicitly on the title page, unlike the listing in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
• Likutei Ramal, Torah selections according to Chassidic teachings, on the Torah portions, by Rebbe Moshe Yehuda Leib Teitelbaum of Sassov. Czernowitz, 1856. First edition. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 293.
• Michvar HaPeninim, by R. Yedaya HaPenini, with explanation of the words. Czernowitz, 1854.
• Derech Chochma, Maamar al HaHaggadot, Maamar HaIkrim and Maamar HaChochma, by R. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto - the Ramchal. Czernowitz, [1855]. Four parts, bound out of sequence.
• Derech Emet, by R. Meshullam Phoebus Heller. Czernowitz, 1855.
• Lev David, by R. Chaim Yosef David Azulai. Czernowitz, 1855.
Seven books in one volume. 2-11, [1] leaves; 18; 4 leaves 20; 43, [1] leaves; 13-20, 21-31, [1], 1-9, 10-12 leaves (leaves bound out of sequence); 6 leaves; 72 leaves. Lacking title page of first book. 15.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains and light wear. Worming. First leaf and several other leaves, detached. Minor tears and damage with loss to several leaves. Without binding.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
Sold for: $750
Including buyer's premium
Or HaGanuz, novellae on the Torah according to allegoric, kabbalistic and Chassidic approaches, with a second part - VeZot LiYehuda, novellae on Mishnayot "according to allegoric and kabbalistic approaches, lofty secrets", by R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (Hannopil). Lviv, 1866. First edition.
In the publisher's foreword, the grandson of the author attests that "Tzaddikim of the generation wrote that this work is a protection and blessing for the home…". The author, R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (d. 1807, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 33-34), was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. According to one source, he was previously a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. He was ostensibly one of the four disciples who were at the side of the Maggid at the time of his death (together with R. Avraham HaMalach, the Baal HaTanya and R. Zusha of Anipoli). In his final moments, the Maggid of Mezeritch declared: "You too will be in my proximity - for the lips of the Kohen shall guard knowledge, and I am from the spheres of Daat - knowledge…". He and his friend R. Zusha of Anipoli were approached by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi to grant their approbation to the Tanya.
At the time of printing, Or HaGanuz received enthusiastic approbations from prominent Chassidic leaders of the time, including the only book approbation ever given by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, the Tzemach Tzedek, as well as approbations by R. Chaim of Sanz and R. Yitzchak Meir of Ger, the Chiddushei HaRim.
This copy is lacking leaf 1, the first leaf of approbations, containing approbations by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and his holy sons - R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Turiisk and R. David of Tolna, and by his nephew R. Yitzchak Yaakov of Makariv.
Part I: 12; 84 leaves; Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. Lacking leaf 1 (first leaf of approbations) in Part I. 24 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Light wear, creases and minor damage to margins of first four leaves. Title page and first leaves detached. Inscriptions. Old binding, damaged and detached.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
In the publisher's foreword, the grandson of the author attests that "Tzaddikim of the generation wrote that this work is a protection and blessing for the home…". The author, R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen of Anipoli (d. 1807, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, II, pp. 33-34), was a disciple of the Maggid of Mezeritch. According to one source, he was previously a disciple of the Vilna Gaon. He was ostensibly one of the four disciples who were at the side of the Maggid at the time of his death (together with R. Avraham HaMalach, the Baal HaTanya and R. Zusha of Anipoli). In his final moments, the Maggid of Mezeritch declared: "You too will be in my proximity - for the lips of the Kohen shall guard knowledge, and I am from the spheres of Daat - knowledge…". He and his friend R. Zusha of Anipoli were approached by R. Shneur Zalman of Liadi to grant their approbation to the Tanya.
At the time of printing, Or HaGanuz received enthusiastic approbations from prominent Chassidic leaders of the time, including the only book approbation ever given by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch, the Tzemach Tzedek, as well as approbations by R. Chaim of Sanz and R. Yitzchak Meir of Ger, the Chiddushei HaRim.
This copy is lacking leaf 1, the first leaf of approbations, containing approbations by R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and his holy sons - R. Aharon of Chernobyl, R. Avraham of Turiisk and R. David of Tolna, and by his nephew R. Yitzchak Yaakov of Makariv.
Part I: 12; 84 leaves; Part II (separate title page): 33 leaves. Lacking leaf 1 (first leaf of approbations) in Part I. 24 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Light wear, creases and minor damage to margins of first four leaves. Title page and first leaves detached. Inscriptions. Old binding, damaged and detached.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 21.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
Sold for: $1,250
Including buyer's premium
Yismach Moshe, Chassidism, Kabbalah, homily and ethics on the Torah portions. Part IV, on Bamidbar-Devarim, by R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (Sátoraljaújhely). Lviv, 1861. First edition. With approbations by the Divrei Chaim Rebbe of Sanz and the Yitav Lev of Sighet (grandson of the author).
The author, R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (1759-1841), was the forerunner of the Sighet and Satmar dynasties, as well as other prominent Chassidic dynasties. He was renowned already in his youth as an outstanding Torah scholar, and even had the merit of studying in the Beit Midrash of the Gaon of Vilna. He served as rabbi of Shinova (Sieniawa) and Ujhel. He embraced Chassidism is his later years, and became a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. From 1808, with his appointment as rabbi of Ujhel, he began disseminating Chassidism in Hungary. He was renowned is his time as a rebbe and wonder-worker, and dealt extensively in amulets. His books include: Responsa Heshiv Moshe on Halacha, Yismach Moshe and Tefilla LeMoshe.
[1], 49; 72, [1] leaves. Divisional title page for Devarim. In Devarim, many leaves bound out of sequence, including title page. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Wear. Tears to several leaves. Worming. Owner's stamp to first title page. Old binding, partially detached.
The author, R. Moshe Teitelbaum Rabbi of Ujhel (1759-1841), was the forerunner of the Sighet and Satmar dynasties, as well as other prominent Chassidic dynasties. He was renowned already in his youth as an outstanding Torah scholar, and even had the merit of studying in the Beit Midrash of the Gaon of Vilna. He served as rabbi of Shinova (Sieniawa) and Ujhel. He embraced Chassidism is his later years, and became a disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin and the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. From 1808, with his appointment as rabbi of Ujhel, he began disseminating Chassidism in Hungary. He was renowned is his time as a rebbe and wonder-worker, and dealt extensively in amulets. His books include: Responsa Heshiv Moshe on Halacha, Yismach Moshe and Tefilla LeMoshe.
[1], 49; 72, [1] leaves. Divisional title page for Devarim. In Devarim, many leaves bound out of sequence, including title page. 24.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Dampstains. Wear. Tears to several leaves. Worming. Owner's stamp to first title page. Old binding, partially detached.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $500
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Volume comprising three Chassidic books by the Divrei Chaim, first rebbe of Sanz (Nowy Sącz), and by his son the Divrei Yechezkel first rebbe of Shinova (Sieniawa) - first editions:
• Divrei Chaim Part I, on the Torah, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Munkacs, 1877. Bound with Part II, on the Festivals and Tractate Bava Metzia. Munkacs, 1877. First edition, published by "the sons of the author".
Bound with:
• Totzaot Chaim, glosses, corrections and sources for the book Divrei Chaim, by R. Akiva Lieber. Podgórze (Kraków), 1899.
• Divrei Yechezkel, on the Torah, festivals and responsa, by Rebbe Yechezkel Halberstam Rabbi of Shinova. Podgórze (Kraków), 1901. First edition.
In their foreword to Divrei Chaim on the Torah, the sons describe their father, the holy author, and the day of his passing: "…renowned and prominent… his exceptional holiness and righteousness, he devoted his entire life to Torah and worship of G-d with devotion and great fear of G-d, with absolute dedication, from his youth until… as we observed on the day of his passing… how he sanctified himself like heavenly beings with yichudim and great fervor, and he did not cease for one moment until his soul cleaved to the Heavenly light...". The sons conclude by relating of their father's will to publish these books: "…and we, sons of the holy author, the rebbe, expended great effort in publishing this work, since that is what he commanded us before his passing, to publish it as soon as possible, and may the merit of our father, the holy author protect us and the entire Jewish people, may the prestige of Torah and fear of G-d be raised, and may we and all our Jewish brethren receive an abundance of blessing and success".
In their foreword to Part II, the sons of the author add that their father the Divrei Chaim studied Tractate Bava Metzia "in great depth, in company of great Torah scholars, for over twenty years, and he produced wonderful novellae…". They also write that their father's novellae are based on both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah.
[2], 84, [5] leaves; [2], 72; 48 leaves; 4, 72 pages (lacking final 10 pages of Totzaot Chaim); 88 pages. 23 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves. Tear to margin of title page and in several other places. First gathering and several other leaves detached. Old, damaged binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 119.
• Divrei Chaim Part I, on the Torah, by Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Munkacs, 1877. Bound with Part II, on the Festivals and Tractate Bava Metzia. Munkacs, 1877. First edition, published by "the sons of the author".
Bound with:
• Totzaot Chaim, glosses, corrections and sources for the book Divrei Chaim, by R. Akiva Lieber. Podgórze (Kraków), 1899.
• Divrei Yechezkel, on the Torah, festivals and responsa, by Rebbe Yechezkel Halberstam Rabbi of Shinova. Podgórze (Kraków), 1901. First edition.
In their foreword to Divrei Chaim on the Torah, the sons describe their father, the holy author, and the day of his passing: "…renowned and prominent… his exceptional holiness and righteousness, he devoted his entire life to Torah and worship of G-d with devotion and great fear of G-d, with absolute dedication, from his youth until… as we observed on the day of his passing… how he sanctified himself like heavenly beings with yichudim and great fervor, and he did not cease for one moment until his soul cleaved to the Heavenly light...". The sons conclude by relating of their father's will to publish these books: "…and we, sons of the holy author, the rebbe, expended great effort in publishing this work, since that is what he commanded us before his passing, to publish it as soon as possible, and may the merit of our father, the holy author protect us and the entire Jewish people, may the prestige of Torah and fear of G-d be raised, and may we and all our Jewish brethren receive an abundance of blessing and success".
In their foreword to Part II, the sons of the author add that their father the Divrei Chaim studied Tractate Bava Metzia "in great depth, in company of great Torah scholars, for over twenty years, and he produced wonderful novellae…". They also write that their father's novellae are based on both revealed and hidden realms of the Torah.
[2], 84, [5] leaves; [2], 72; 48 leaves; 4, 72 pages (lacking final 10 pages of Totzaot Chaim); 88 pages. 23 cm. Dry paper. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to first leaves. Tear to margin of title page and in several other places. First gathering and several other leaves detached. Old, damaged binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 119.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Be'er Avraham, commentary to Tikkunei HaZohar, by R. Avraham Abele of Drohobych, disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin. Lviv, 1868. First, rare edition. With approbations by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov, R. Yitzchak Eizik of Komarno (author of Heichal HaBeracha) and R. Yechezkel Shraga Halberstam of Shinova.
Six interesting approbations from leading rabbis and rebbes are featured at the beginning of the book, extolling the virtues of this book and its author. The Heichal HaBeracha of Komarno wrote in his approbation: "It would be totally impossible to compose such a holy composition, if not for the Divine presence resting upon him… and it is obvious… And my request is that whoever holds this awesome book, should purchase it for himself, as a crown for his head, since these are the words of the living G-d. And the merit of the holy author will protect whoever buys this book, and will draw upon him blessings, success, longevity and only good".
The author, R. Avraham Abele, teacher of young children in Drohobych, was a concealed Tzaddik who taught little boys the Aleph Bet, and devoted his nights to the study of Kabbalah and rectification of souls. The Chozeh of Lublin discovered him at the end of his life, stating: "There is a Tzaddik here named R. Abele, who is able to bring salvations to those in need, and it became known through a wondrous episode…" (from the approbation of the Divrei Yechezkel, Rebbe of Shinova). Following the passing of R. Avraham Abele, his writings were brought before R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov and the Yismach Moshe of Ujhel, "and they praised profusely the exalted holiness of the book… and they subsequently gave their approbations" (from the approbation of R. Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov). Due to censorship restrictions, for several decades his writings could not be published, until the printing of this book (from the preface and approbations).
[4], 56 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light worming to first leaves. Tears to several leaves. Stamps. Original binding, partially detached, with leather spine (damaged).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 71.
Regarding this book and its great scarcity, see the article of the bibliographer N. Ben Menachem, BeShaarei HaSefer, pp. 67-70.
Six interesting approbations from leading rabbis and rebbes are featured at the beginning of the book, extolling the virtues of this book and its author. The Heichal HaBeracha of Komarno wrote in his approbation: "It would be totally impossible to compose such a holy composition, if not for the Divine presence resting upon him… and it is obvious… And my request is that whoever holds this awesome book, should purchase it for himself, as a crown for his head, since these are the words of the living G-d. And the merit of the holy author will protect whoever buys this book, and will draw upon him blessings, success, longevity and only good".
The author, R. Avraham Abele, teacher of young children in Drohobych, was a concealed Tzaddik who taught little boys the Aleph Bet, and devoted his nights to the study of Kabbalah and rectification of souls. The Chozeh of Lublin discovered him at the end of his life, stating: "There is a Tzaddik here named R. Abele, who is able to bring salvations to those in need, and it became known through a wondrous episode…" (from the approbation of the Divrei Yechezkel, Rebbe of Shinova). Following the passing of R. Avraham Abele, his writings were brought before R. Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov and the Yismach Moshe of Ujhel, "and they praised profusely the exalted holiness of the book… and they subsequently gave their approbations" (from the approbation of R. Yitzchak Eizik of Zidichov). Due to censorship restrictions, for several decades his writings could not be published, until the printing of this book (from the preface and approbations).
[4], 56 leaves. 24 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Light worming to first leaves. Tears to several leaves. Stamps. Original binding, partially detached, with leather spine (damaged).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 71.
Regarding this book and its great scarcity, see the article of the bibliographer N. Ben Menachem, BeShaarei HaSefer, pp. 67-70.
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![Magen David, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals, by Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna. Lviv, [1880]. Third e](https://files.kedem-auctions.com/files/Sale67-public/146.jpg "Magen David - Lviv, 1880 - Edition Printed in the Author's Lifetime -")
Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
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Magen David, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals, by Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna. Lviv, [1880]. Third edition, printed in the author's lifetime.
The author's letter to the printer, with his blessings, is presented at the beginning of the book: "Any wise-hearted man who purchases this book and studies it, I hope it will serve as a cure for his body and soul, in spiritual and material matters, in this world and in the next, he will experience temporary and eternal success…".
Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882) began serving as rebbe after the passing of his father Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl, in 1837. He was one of the foremost leaders of Ukrainian Jewry, and a rebbe to thousands of Chassidim. His court in Vasilkov (Vasylkiv), and later in Tolna (Talne), was one of the largest and most prominent in his times. Reputedly, many were aroused to repentance from hearing his teachings, including numerous maskilim. R. David was the sixth of the eight illustrious sons of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The latter stated: "I and my sons descended to this world to repair the souls of the deceased and the living" (R. Yeshaya Wolf Tzikernik - disciple of R. Yitzchak of Skver, Sipurim Nifla'im UMaamarim Yekarim, Lviv 1908, p. 6). Rebbe Aharon of Belz would speak of the brothers' exceptional holiness in effusive terms, and stated in the name of his father Rebbe Yissachar Dov: "We cannot conceive the magnitude of their stature", and once, when R. Aharon of Belz mentioned them, his hands shook, and he exclaimed: "They were truly angels… entirely angels…" (Beito Naava Kodesh, Nisan, p. 123).
104, [1] leaves. Two title pages (without the publisher's foreword and the listing of his lineage, presumably included in some copies only). 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Several tears to title pages (affecting several words of author's preface, on the verso of second title page), repaired with paper. Light worming. Stamps. Old binding, damaged.
The author's letter to the printer, with his blessings, is presented at the beginning of the book: "Any wise-hearted man who purchases this book and studies it, I hope it will serve as a cure for his body and soul, in spiritual and material matters, in this world and in the next, he will experience temporary and eternal success…".
Rebbe David Twersky of Tolna (1808-1882) began serving as rebbe after the passing of his father Rebbe Mordechai of Chernobyl, in 1837. He was one of the foremost leaders of Ukrainian Jewry, and a rebbe to thousands of Chassidim. His court in Vasilkov (Vasylkiv), and later in Tolna (Talne), was one of the largest and most prominent in his times. Reputedly, many were aroused to repentance from hearing his teachings, including numerous maskilim. R. David was the sixth of the eight illustrious sons of R. Mordechai of Chernobyl. The latter stated: "I and my sons descended to this world to repair the souls of the deceased and the living" (R. Yeshaya Wolf Tzikernik - disciple of R. Yitzchak of Skver, Sipurim Nifla'im UMaamarim Yekarim, Lviv 1908, p. 6). Rebbe Aharon of Belz would speak of the brothers' exceptional holiness in effusive terms, and stated in the name of his father Rebbe Yissachar Dov: "We cannot conceive the magnitude of their stature", and once, when R. Aharon of Belz mentioned them, his hands shook, and he exclaimed: "They were truly angels… entirely angels…" (Beito Naava Kodesh, Nisan, p. 123).
104, [1] leaves. Two title pages (without the publisher's foreword and the listing of his lineage, presumably included in some copies only). 23.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Several tears to title pages (affecting several words of author's preface, on the verso of second title page), repaired with paper. Light worming. Stamps. Old binding, damaged.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
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Magen Avraham, Chassidic essays on the Torah portions and the festivals, by Rebbe Avraham Twersky the Maggid of Trisk (Turiisk). Warsaw, 1903.
In his preface, the author writes about his book: "This book Magen Avraham… will be a protection to whoever studies it… I hereby bless whoever takes this book, that many kindnesses will reach him, and the G-d of Avraham will come to your assistance to fulfill all your wishes, sons and grandsons planted around your tables…". He writes further: "With the help of G-d… my words made a great impact on the hearts of those who truly listened, and brought many to repentance…".
The Sfat Emet reputedly stated that it is incumbent upon every young Torah scholar to pawn his Rabbenu Tam Tefillin in order to purchase the books Magen Avraham and HaMaggid MiTrisk (foreword to the Jerusalem 2006 edition; see also: Milin Kadishin, Jerusalem 2008, p. 487).
47; 36; 2-114 leaves. Two title pages. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Stereotype of the first edition printed in the author's lifetime, in 1887. The blessing for the living, "Shlita", originally appended to the author's name, was even left on the second title page, although the present edition was printed after the author's demise.
In his preface, the author writes about his book: "This book Magen Avraham… will be a protection to whoever studies it… I hereby bless whoever takes this book, that many kindnesses will reach him, and the G-d of Avraham will come to your assistance to fulfill all your wishes, sons and grandsons planted around your tables…". He writes further: "With the help of G-d… my words made a great impact on the hearts of those who truly listened, and brought many to repentance…".
The Sfat Emet reputedly stated that it is incumbent upon every young Torah scholar to pawn his Rabbenu Tam Tefillin in order to purchase the books Magen Avraham and HaMaggid MiTrisk (foreword to the Jerusalem 2006 edition; see also: Milin Kadishin, Jerusalem 2008, p. 487).
47; 36; 2-114 leaves. Two title pages. 24 cm. Good condition. Stains. New binding.
Stereotype of the first edition printed in the author's lifetime, in 1887. The blessing for the living, "Shlita", originally appended to the author's name, was even left on the second title page, although the present edition was printed after the author's demise.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $1,000
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Five Books of the Torah, Part I, Bereshit-Shemot, with Targum Onkelos and the Rashi commentary and Or HaChaim - commentary by R. Chaim ibn Attar - the Or HaChaim HaKadosh. Shklow: Tzvi Hirsch son of Aryeh Leib [Margolies] and son-in-law Shmuel son of Yissachar Ber Segal, [1784]. Second edition of the Or HaChaim commentary on the Torah - first edition printed in Eastern Europe.
The Or HaChaim commentary was particularly cherished by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, and in Shem HaGedolim, the Chida, who was a disciple of the Or HaChaim, relates: "…and we heard that now in Poland this commentary is held in high regard, and it was printed two more times, and this was caused by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov who acclaimed the preeminence of R. Chaim's soul" (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, I, section 54). The Chida notes in other places of the custom which became widespread in Poland - to study the Or HaChaim commentary every Shabbat (see: Maarechet Sefarim, V, end of section 62). This edition was printed more than forty years following the printing of the first edition (Venice, 1742), and it is the first edition to be published in Eastern Europe. In 1784-1791, this Chumash with the Or HaChaim commentary was the most prevalent in Eastern Europe, and great Chassidic leaders would study it every single Shabbat. Reputedly, R. Pinchas of Korets (1726-1790) would study one whole leaf from this edition every day as a segula for recovery: "Once, the son of the rabbi [=R. Pinchas of Korets] fell ill, and he undertook to study every day one leaf of the Or HaChaim commentary from the large Chumashim of Shklow (Imrei Pinchas HaShalem, I, p. 281).
A wondrous story about this edition is retold, which took place when the publisher, R. Asher of Korets, presented this edition before R. Pinchas, who expressed great joy over these books. When he opened the second volume (not the present volume) and leafed to Parashat Re'eh, R. Pinchas saw to his dismay that the publisher had impinged upon the words of the Or HaChaim, and omitted the last two words of the sentence "Meshiach Hashem Shemo Chaim" (Devarim 16, 7). When R. Pinchas asked the publisher why he omitted the words of the Or HaChaim, the latter responded: "I knew that he was referring to himself, therefore I omitted them" (this publisher, R. Asher, was somewhat influenced by the maskilim of Zhovkva, his hometown). R. Pinchas then showed the publisher an embarrassing mistake which had crept into his edition - in the topic of Sota in Parashat Nasso, the word MeAsher was printed in place of MeIsh Acher, leaving his mark on this edition for shame, as a man suspected of adultery. (Devar Yom BeYomo, Premishla 1907, p. 110b; Zikaron Tov, Piotrkow 1892, p. 7b). See enclosed material.
[3], 70, 72-91; 78, 77-78, [1] leaves. 40 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Several minor tears repaired with paper. First three leaves in fair-poor condition, with severe stains and dampstains, extensive wear and tears affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper. Creases, damage and many tears to title page (around border), repaired with paper. Censorship stamp and signature dated 1837. Stamps of the Beit Midrash of Bialystok. Old, damaged binding, with tooled inscription: "Chumash Or HaChaim".
The Or HaChaim commentary was particularly cherished by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov, and in Shem HaGedolim, the Chida, who was a disciple of the Or HaChaim, relates: "…and we heard that now in Poland this commentary is held in high regard, and it was printed two more times, and this was caused by R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov who acclaimed the preeminence of R. Chaim's soul" (Shem HaGedolim, Maarechet Sefarim, I, section 54). The Chida notes in other places of the custom which became widespread in Poland - to study the Or HaChaim commentary every Shabbat (see: Maarechet Sefarim, V, end of section 62). This edition was printed more than forty years following the printing of the first edition (Venice, 1742), and it is the first edition to be published in Eastern Europe. In 1784-1791, this Chumash with the Or HaChaim commentary was the most prevalent in Eastern Europe, and great Chassidic leaders would study it every single Shabbat. Reputedly, R. Pinchas of Korets (1726-1790) would study one whole leaf from this edition every day as a segula for recovery: "Once, the son of the rabbi [=R. Pinchas of Korets] fell ill, and he undertook to study every day one leaf of the Or HaChaim commentary from the large Chumashim of Shklow (Imrei Pinchas HaShalem, I, p. 281).
A wondrous story about this edition is retold, which took place when the publisher, R. Asher of Korets, presented this edition before R. Pinchas, who expressed great joy over these books. When he opened the second volume (not the present volume) and leafed to Parashat Re'eh, R. Pinchas saw to his dismay that the publisher had impinged upon the words of the Or HaChaim, and omitted the last two words of the sentence "Meshiach Hashem Shemo Chaim" (Devarim 16, 7). When R. Pinchas asked the publisher why he omitted the words of the Or HaChaim, the latter responded: "I knew that he was referring to himself, therefore I omitted them" (this publisher, R. Asher, was somewhat influenced by the maskilim of Zhovkva, his hometown). R. Pinchas then showed the publisher an embarrassing mistake which had crept into his edition - in the topic of Sota in Parashat Nasso, the word MeAsher was printed in place of MeIsh Acher, leaving his mark on this edition for shame, as a man suspected of adultery. (Devar Yom BeYomo, Premishla 1907, p. 110b; Zikaron Tov, Piotrkow 1892, p. 7b). See enclosed material.
[3], 70, 72-91; 78, 77-78, [1] leaves. 40 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Several minor tears repaired with paper. First three leaves in fair-poor condition, with severe stains and dampstains, extensive wear and tears affecting text with some loss, repaired with paper. Creases, damage and many tears to title page (around border), repaired with paper. Censorship stamp and signature dated 1837. Stamps of the Beit Midrash of Bialystok. Old, damaged binding, with tooled inscription: "Chumash Or HaChaim".
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $300
Sold for: $375
Including buyer's premium
Sefer HaTerumot by R. Shmuel HaSardi, with the Gidulei Teruma commentary by R. Azaria Figo (Piccio). Zhovkva, 1809. The title page states: "As in Venice". The name of the book, place of printing and other details of the title page printed in red ink.
Variant. This copy contains three pages which do not appear in all copies, featuring the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and a lengthy list of subscribers, "donors of the people", who undertook to purchase the book once it would be printed, including an interesting record of foremost Chassidic leaders.
This approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz was not known to those who compiled his approbations in the book Yalkut Avodat Yisrael (Brooklyn 2004 and Jerusalem 2011).
The lists of subscribers from the various cities of Poland and Galicia include the names of many of the prominent Torah scholars of that generation, including foremost Chassidic leaders. Under the city of Lublin, the Chozeh of Lublin is listed: "R. Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz of Łańcut" (his name is preceded by that of his great opponent - rabbi of the city: "R. Azriel HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Lublin, known as the Rosh HaBarzel - Iron Head, for his exceptional brilliance). In the list of Kozhnitz: "The Maggid R. Yisrael, maggid and posek of Kozhnitz"; "R. Mendel of Fristik" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov); "R. Asher Yehoshia Rabbi of Ropsh." (=R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz, son-in-law of R. Naftali of Ropshitz); his brother-in-law "R. Yaakov son of the rabbi of Linsk" (=Rebbe Yaakov Horowitz of Melitz, son of R. Naftali of Ropshitz who served at that time as rabbi of Linsk). The fact the rebbes of Rimanov and Ropshitz are listed together with the Maggid of Kozhnitz may be linked to the conference which they attended, as Rebbe Asher Yeshayahu of Ropshitz relates in one of his letters (see: Yalkut Avodat Yisrael, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 266-267. See enclosed material).
In the city of Drohobych: "R. Eliezer Nisan son of the great Torah scholar of Shinova" (=R. Elazar Nisan Teitelbaum, rabbi of Drohobych, son of the Yismach Moshe, and father of the Yitav Lev). The Lviv list includes "R. Aharon Rabbi of Chodorov" (=R. Aharon Sternkler, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, father-in-law of R. Elazar Nisan, grandfather of the Yitav Lev Rebbe of Sighet. See Kedem Auction 65, item 285). Other foremost Torah leaders mentioned in the list of donors are: "R. Aryeh Leibush author of Ketzot HaChoshen and Shev Shemateta, rabbi of Stryi"; "R. Yaakovke son of the great Torah scholar of Prague"; "R. Efraim Zalman Margolies"; "R. Yaakov Oren Stein Rabbi of Lviv and the region", and more.
Signatures on the title page: "Shmuel David son of…"; "Shmuel Hei… of Janów. I acquired this book from R. Yehoshua, shochet and bodek of Munkacs, 1874".
4, [2], 9, [2], 34; 66; 47, 49-58, 60-64; 14, 17-42; 32; 19 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence. Two leaves in middle appear twice. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Worming to title page and several other leaves. Old binding, with leather spine.
Variant. In the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000170811, only [1] leaf is listed after the first 4 leaves, instead of [2] as in this copy. These two leaves, containing several approbations, including the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, as well as a lengthy, detailed list of subscribers, are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
Variant. This copy contains three pages which do not appear in all copies, featuring the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz and a lengthy list of subscribers, "donors of the people", who undertook to purchase the book once it would be printed, including an interesting record of foremost Chassidic leaders.
This approbation by the Maggid of Kozhnitz was not known to those who compiled his approbations in the book Yalkut Avodat Yisrael (Brooklyn 2004 and Jerusalem 2011).
The lists of subscribers from the various cities of Poland and Galicia include the names of many of the prominent Torah scholars of that generation, including foremost Chassidic leaders. Under the city of Lublin, the Chozeh of Lublin is listed: "R. Yaakov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz of Łańcut" (his name is preceded by that of his great opponent - rabbi of the city: "R. Azriel HaLevi Ish Horowitz Rabbi of Lublin, known as the Rosh HaBarzel - Iron Head, for his exceptional brilliance). In the list of Kozhnitz: "The Maggid R. Yisrael, maggid and posek of Kozhnitz"; "R. Mendel of Fristik" (Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Rimanov); "R. Asher Yehoshia Rabbi of Ropsh." (=R. Asher Yeshaya of Ropshitz, son-in-law of R. Naftali of Ropshitz); his brother-in-law "R. Yaakov son of the rabbi of Linsk" (=Rebbe Yaakov Horowitz of Melitz, son of R. Naftali of Ropshitz who served at that time as rabbi of Linsk). The fact the rebbes of Rimanov and Ropshitz are listed together with the Maggid of Kozhnitz may be linked to the conference which they attended, as Rebbe Asher Yeshayahu of Ropshitz relates in one of his letters (see: Yalkut Avodat Yisrael, Jerusalem 2011, pp. 266-267. See enclosed material).
In the city of Drohobych: "R. Eliezer Nisan son of the great Torah scholar of Shinova" (=R. Elazar Nisan Teitelbaum, rabbi of Drohobych, son of the Yismach Moshe, and father of the Yitav Lev). The Lviv list includes "R. Aharon Rabbi of Chodorov" (=R. Aharon Sternkler, disciple of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, father-in-law of R. Elazar Nisan, grandfather of the Yitav Lev Rebbe of Sighet. See Kedem Auction 65, item 285). Other foremost Torah leaders mentioned in the list of donors are: "R. Aryeh Leibush author of Ketzot HaChoshen and Shev Shemateta, rabbi of Stryi"; "R. Yaakovke son of the great Torah scholar of Prague"; "R. Efraim Zalman Margolies"; "R. Yaakov Oren Stein Rabbi of Lviv and the region", and more.
Signatures on the title page: "Shmuel David son of…"; "Shmuel Hei… of Janów. I acquired this book from R. Yehoshua, shochet and bodek of Munkacs, 1874".
4, [2], 9, [2], 34; 66; 47, 49-58, 60-64; 14, 17-42; 32; 19 leaves. Leaves bound out of sequence. Two leaves in middle appear twice. 36 cm. Good condition. Stains. Dampstains to some leaves. Worming to title page and several other leaves. Old binding, with leather spine.
Variant. In the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000170811, only [1] leaf is listed after the first 4 leaves, instead of [2] as in this copy. These two leaves, containing several approbations, including the approbation of the Maggid of Kozhnitz, as well as a lengthy, detailed list of subscribers, are not recorded in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book.
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Auction 67 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
September 18, 2019
Opening: $25,000
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Siddur of year-round prayers, following the prayer-rite of the Arizal, by HaAdmor HaZaken Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Slavita: Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira, son of the rabbi of Slavita, 1827.
The title page states: "…superior to all siddurim preceding it from various prints, whether for the beauty of its print or for the precision of its proofing…".
The Slavita edition is considered one of the most precise editions of the Baal HaTanya's siddur. The siddur was printed in Slavita twice, in 1827 and in 1836 (the differences between the 1827 and 1836 editions are minute, affecting only the vocalization in a few places). According to the testimony of R. Lawat in his book Shaar HaKollel, the Tzemach Tzedek would pray from the Slavita edition of the siddur (presumably the one printed in 1836), and annotated it with his corrections and glosses.
The first edition printed in Slavita was up until now considered lost. Its existence was known only through an incidental mention in an approbation accorded to a siddur printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) in 1853, which stated that this siddur was printed based on the format of siddurim printed in Slavita in 1827. As mentioned, this siddur had since disappeared.
This siddur contains several handwritten corrections to the vocalization and punctuation. The annotations correspond to those made by the Tzemach Tzedek in the margins of his siddur (which were printed at the end of the Torah Or siddur).
The printer, Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira (1784-1864) was the son of Rebbe Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita. His grandfather, R. Pinchas of Korets, attested before his birth that he bore a lofty soul. He studied under great Chassidic leaders, including R. Zushe of Anipoli, R. Baruch of Medzhybizh and the Saba of Shpoli. In 1836, following the infamous libel, his printing press was shut down and in 1839 he was incarcerated with his brother until 1856. Upon his release, he was appointed rebbe. The Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin, reputedly then handed him a Kvittel, requesting he effectuate a salvation for his son-in-law Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora).
Some of the title page letters are printed in red ink.
1-92, [2], 93-172 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: 13, 62 and 63. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Wine stains to leaves of Passover Haggadah. Tears and damage to title page, mainly to inner margins, professionally restored, with slight damage to text. Tears and damage to many leaves, mainly to inner margins, not affecting text, professionally restored. Open tears to leaves 12, 21, 33, 49-50, 74 and leaf [1] after 92, repaired with paper, with handwritten replacement of text in a script replicating the print. Four pages from different siddurim (unidentified editions) bound at end of siddur. Ownership inscriptions. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely rare. The book is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Does not appear in the NLI catalogue, nor in the catalogue of the Chabad library in Brooklyn.
The title page states: "…superior to all siddurim preceding it from various prints, whether for the beauty of its print or for the precision of its proofing…".
The Slavita edition is considered one of the most precise editions of the Baal HaTanya's siddur. The siddur was printed in Slavita twice, in 1827 and in 1836 (the differences between the 1827 and 1836 editions are minute, affecting only the vocalization in a few places). According to the testimony of R. Lawat in his book Shaar HaKollel, the Tzemach Tzedek would pray from the Slavita edition of the siddur (presumably the one printed in 1836), and annotated it with his corrections and glosses.
The first edition printed in Slavita was up until now considered lost. Its existence was known only through an incidental mention in an approbation accorded to a siddur printed in Czernowitz (Chernivtsi) in 1853, which stated that this siddur was printed based on the format of siddurim printed in Slavita in 1827. As mentioned, this siddur had since disappeared.
This siddur contains several handwritten corrections to the vocalization and punctuation. The annotations correspond to those made by the Tzemach Tzedek in the margins of his siddur (which were printed at the end of the Torah Or siddur).
The printer, Rebbe Shmuel Avraham Shapira (1784-1864) was the son of Rebbe Moshe Shapira, rabbi of Slavita. His grandfather, R. Pinchas of Korets, attested before his birth that he bore a lofty soul. He studied under great Chassidic leaders, including R. Zushe of Anipoli, R. Baruch of Medzhybizh and the Saba of Shpoli. In 1836, following the infamous libel, his printing press was shut down and in 1839 he was incarcerated with his brother until 1856. Upon his release, he was appointed rebbe. The Beit Aharon, Rebbe of Karlin, reputedly then handed him a Kvittel, requesting he effectuate a salvation for his son-in-law Rebbe Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura (Sadhora).
Some of the title page letters are printed in red ink.
1-92, [2], 93-172 leaves. Lacking 3 leaves: 13, 62 and 63. 18 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Wine stains to leaves of Passover Haggadah. Tears and damage to title page, mainly to inner margins, professionally restored, with slight damage to text. Tears and damage to many leaves, mainly to inner margins, not affecting text, professionally restored. Open tears to leaves 12, 21, 33, 49-50, 74 and leaf [1] after 92, repaired with paper, with handwritten replacement of text in a script replicating the print. Four pages from different siddurim (unidentified editions) bound at end of siddur. Ownership inscriptions. New, elaborate leather binding.
Extremely rare. The book is not listed in the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, nor in the Vinograd-Rosenfeld CD. Does not appear in the NLI catalogue, nor in the catalogue of the Chabad library in Brooklyn.
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