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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Or Pnei Moshe, homily, ethics and Chassidic teachings on the Torah and Five Megillot, by R. Moshe Sofer Stam of Pshevorsk (Przeworsk). Mezeritch (Mezhirichi), [1810]. First edition.
The author was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders such as: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Be'er Mayim Chaim.
The Chozeh of Lublin writes in his approbation: "…as a child, I subjected myself to his authority, and drank from his faithful waters, and I knew that all his matters were for the sake of Heaven only, to give satisfaction to G-d, and he was so elevated, that R. Moshe Alshech would appear to him…". Indeed, Or Pnei Moshe is based upon the teachings of R. Moshe Alshech, and it quotes him extensively, expounding upon his words. In their approbation, the sons of R. Zusha of Anipoli quote a testimony from their great father, who described to them how the author composed this book, having observed him while he was studying, "and his appearance resembled that of a heavenly angel, and while he was writing his holy book, a tongue of flame would rise from his holy written words".
R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was renowned amongst the great Chassidic leaders as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe. Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy, and some were preserved from generation to generation with particular care. Reputedly, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk attested that he saw King David standing beside R. Moshe, and they thereafter became acquainted (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 303). In a letter from R. Moshe to R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, he writes to him that the price of his tefillin is one red-gulden, yet he is unable to keep up with the demand. Many traditions and legends were preserved regarding this matter.
Signatures and inscriptions on title page: "Yechezkel Mendel Ashkenazi(?) Bronhut", "…I acquired this precious book… Menachem Av [1898], Pinchas Krell(?)", and more.
[4], 240 leaves. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Much wear, dark stains, worming and repaired tears to title page and subsequent leaves, slightly affecting text. Repaired marginal tears to final leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting some page headings and slightly affecting text of final leaves. New leather binding.
With the two additional leaves of approbations (leaves [3]-[4]), printed in smaller typeface, added to some copies after the printing.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
The author was a great Chassidic leader in the generation of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk and his brother R. Zusha of Anipoli, who held him in high esteem. The book bears many approbations extolling the great holiness of the book and its author, accorded by foremost Chassidic leaders such as: R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Maggid of Kozhnitz, the Chozeh of Lublin, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and the Be'er Mayim Chaim.
The Chozeh of Lublin writes in his approbation: "…as a child, I subjected myself to his authority, and drank from his faithful waters, and I knew that all his matters were for the sake of Heaven only, to give satisfaction to G-d, and he was so elevated, that R. Moshe Alshech would appear to him…". Indeed, Or Pnei Moshe is based upon the teachings of R. Moshe Alshech, and it quotes him extensively, expounding upon his words. In their approbation, the sons of R. Zusha of Anipoli quote a testimony from their great father, who described to them how the author composed this book, having observed him while he was studying, "and his appearance resembled that of a heavenly angel, and while he was writing his holy book, a tongue of flame would rise from his holy written words".
R. Moshe of Pshevorsk (1720?-1806) was renowned amongst the great Chassidic leaders as a supremely holy and pure Torah scribe. Tefillin and mezuzot he scribed were deemed exceptionally holy, and some were preserved from generation to generation with particular care. Reputedly, R. Elimelech of Lizhensk attested that he saw King David standing beside R. Moshe, and they thereafter became acquainted (Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 303). In a letter from R. Moshe to R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov, he writes to him that the price of his tefillin is one red-gulden, yet he is unable to keep up with the demand. Many traditions and legends were preserved regarding this matter.
Signatures and inscriptions on title page: "Yechezkel Mendel Ashkenazi(?) Bronhut", "…I acquired this precious book… Menachem Av [1898], Pinchas Krell(?)", and more.
[4], 240 leaves. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good-fair condition. Stains. Much wear, dark stains, worming and repaired tears to title page and subsequent leaves, slightly affecting text. Repaired marginal tears to final leaves. Leaves trimmed, affecting some page headings and slightly affecting text of final leaves. New leather binding.
With the two additional leaves of approbations (leaves [3]-[4]), printed in smaller typeface, added to some copies after the printing.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 32.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Or HaMeir, homilies and allusions on the Torah, the Megillot and Festivals, according to Chassidic and Kabbalistic teachings, by Rebbe Ze'ev Wolf of Zhitomir. [Korets, ca. 1810]. Third edition.
[1], 108 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming to many leaves, including title page, affecting text. Severe worming to some leaves. Marginal tear to title page. Tear to leaf 177, affecting text, with loss. New binding.
This work was printed between 1798-1810 in several similar editions, occasionally with variants. See: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Israel, no. 1140; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 26.
[1], 108 leaves. 20.5 cm. Bluish paper. Fair condition. Several leaves in poor condition. Stains and wear. Worming to many leaves, including title page, affecting text. Severe worming to some leaves. Marginal tear to title page. Tear to leaf 177, affecting text, with loss. New binding.
This work was printed between 1798-1810 in several similar editions, occasionally with variants. See: A. Tauber, Bibliographic Studies, pp. 36-39; Y. Yudlov, Ginzei Israel, no. 1140; Stefansky Chassidut, no. 26.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Or HaMeir, Chassidic essays on the Torah, by R. Zeev Wolf of Zhitomir. Poritsk (Pavlivka): Shlomo ben Chanina, 1815. Two variants.
Two variants of the same edition, one with the true imprint and the other with a forged title page. The title page of the first copy indicates the place and year of printing and the name of the printer; on its verso are approbations by R. Mordechai son of R. Pinchas Rabbi of Koret and by R. Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan. The title page of the second copy was forged: The true place of printing is replaced by the word "in Korets", printed in large bold letters, headed by the abbreviation of "as printed" in very small letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by the rabbi… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Inscriptions, signatures and stamps in the first copy.
Two copies. [1], 147, 48 leaves. 23.5 cm. Both copies are in overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Copy 1: dark stains, wear and wormhole to title page. Dampstains to several leaves. Copy 2: worming in several places, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
Two variants of the same edition, one with the true imprint and the other with a forged title page. The title page of the first copy indicates the place and year of printing and the name of the printer; on its verso are approbations by R. Mordechai son of R. Pinchas Rabbi of Koret and by R. Yisrael Dov Ber HaLevi of Stepan. The title page of the second copy was forged: The true place of printing is replaced by the word "in Korets", printed in large bold letters, headed by the abbreviation of "as printed" in very small letters. Instead of the name of the printer, the following appears: "Published by the rabbi… R. Avraham Yitzchak bookseller of Zhovkva", with a chronogram for the year 1787. The approbations on verso were omitted.
Inscriptions, signatures and stamps in the first copy.
Two copies. [1], 147, 48 leaves. 23.5 cm. Both copies are in overall good condition. Stains and minor wear. Copy 1: dark stains, wear and wormhole to title page. Dampstains to several leaves. Copy 2: worming in several places, affecting text. New leather bindings (non-uniform).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 27.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Pri HaAretz, profound Chassidic essays on the weekly Torah portions, by Rebbe Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, with a selection of letters "sent from Eretz Israel to Russia". Kopust (Kopys): R. Yisrael Yoffe, prominent disciple of the Baal HaTanya, [1814]. First edition.
This book contains a collection of discourses which R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk delivered in Tiberias, following his immigration to Eretz Israel. The book was first printed in Kopust (Kopys), 1814. The title page states: "And they were collected together by the rabbi who was outstanding in Torah and fear of G-d, R. Elazar Zussman, scribe of the Holy Land, and from him it reached our hands". R. Elazar Zussman was the scribe of R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, R. Avraham of Kalisk, and all the Chassidim who reached Eretz Israel in the famous 1777 immigration.
The identity of the writer of this book is subject to dispute. Some say the essays were recorded by his disciples, primarily R. Elazar Zussman, who also edited and arranged them for print (Beit Rebbi). Conversely, according to a tradition of Slonim Chassidim, the entire book was written by R. Menachem Mendel himself, while R. Elazar Zussman only edited and arranged it for print, adding the opening words "Patach HaRav" and "Shaal HaShoel" (Yesod HaMaala, I, p. 59). In the opinion of the researcher R. Yehoshua Mondshine, R. Elazar Zussman "was the one who wrote the letters of the righteous men and Chassidim from Eretz Israel, and it is evident that he also wrote the teachings of R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk in the holy book Pri HaAretz, and the numerous figures of speech he uses render it an almost impenetrable book" (HaMaasar HaRishon, Jerusalem 2012, p. 222). The two first leaves contain essays of the Torah thoughts of R. Avraham HaMalach.
The last nine leaves feature a selection of Igrot HaKodesh - letters of guidance in G-d's service, which R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and R. Avraham of Kalisk sent from Eretz Israel to their disciples in Reisen (Belarus).
Pri HaAretz is one of the most profound and difficult to understand Chassidic books. The Yesod HaAvoda of Slonim declared that he wishes that in the times of Mashiach and in the World to Come he will be able to uphold the lofty levels described in this book. "We have a tradition from reliable people that this book never left the table of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who would say that whoever is able to understand this book, is capable of combining the lower wisdom with the higher wisdom" (Yesod HaMaala, ibid).
[1], 27, [8] leaves. Lacking last leaf of Igrot Kodesh (originally: [1], 27, [9] leaves). 23 cm. Wide margins. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to all leaves, some affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 477; Stefansky Classics, no. 384.
This book contains a collection of discourses which R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk delivered in Tiberias, following his immigration to Eretz Israel. The book was first printed in Kopust (Kopys), 1814. The title page states: "And they were collected together by the rabbi who was outstanding in Torah and fear of G-d, R. Elazar Zussman, scribe of the Holy Land, and from him it reached our hands". R. Elazar Zussman was the scribe of R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, R. Avraham of Kalisk, and all the Chassidim who reached Eretz Israel in the famous 1777 immigration.
The identity of the writer of this book is subject to dispute. Some say the essays were recorded by his disciples, primarily R. Elazar Zussman, who also edited and arranged them for print (Beit Rebbi). Conversely, according to a tradition of Slonim Chassidim, the entire book was written by R. Menachem Mendel himself, while R. Elazar Zussman only edited and arranged it for print, adding the opening words "Patach HaRav" and "Shaal HaShoel" (Yesod HaMaala, I, p. 59). In the opinion of the researcher R. Yehoshua Mondshine, R. Elazar Zussman "was the one who wrote the letters of the righteous men and Chassidim from Eretz Israel, and it is evident that he also wrote the teachings of R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk in the holy book Pri HaAretz, and the numerous figures of speech he uses render it an almost impenetrable book" (HaMaasar HaRishon, Jerusalem 2012, p. 222). The two first leaves contain essays of the Torah thoughts of R. Avraham HaMalach.
The last nine leaves feature a selection of Igrot HaKodesh - letters of guidance in G-d's service, which R. Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and R. Avraham of Kalisk sent from Eretz Israel to their disciples in Reisen (Belarus).
Pri HaAretz is one of the most profound and difficult to understand Chassidic books. The Yesod HaAvoda of Slonim declared that he wishes that in the times of Mashiach and in the World to Come he will be able to uphold the lofty levels described in this book. "We have a tradition from reliable people that this book never left the table of Rebbe Yisrael of Ruzhin, who would say that whoever is able to understand this book, is capable of combining the lower wisdom with the higher wisdom" (Yesod HaMaala, ibid).
[1], 27, [8] leaves. Lacking last leaf of Igrot Kodesh (originally: [1], 27, [9] leaves). 23 cm. Wide margins. Fair-good condition. Stains. Worming to all leaves, some affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 477; Stefansky Classics, no. 384.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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Or HaChochma, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the Torah, by the kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli (Chervonohgrad) and Dubienka. Łaszczów, [1815]. First edition. With the approbations of the Chozeh of Lublin and Rebbe Tzvi Aryeh of Olik (Olyka). Two parts in two volumes.
The author, the kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli and Dubienka (d. between 1804-1808), close disciple of R. Kehat of Werish, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. R. Feivel's son describes his father in his foreword to this book as a prolific author, who also wrote a composition on the Torah consisting of 15 explanations for each verse, as well as compositions on the Five Megillot, Tikunei Zohar, Idrot, Sifra DeTzniuta, Sefer Yetzira, "awesome, concealed and impenetrable commentaries", yet all were destroyed in a fire. R. Meir Rabbi of Brody describes the author in his approbation: "He never departed from the tent of Torah, delving into its revealed and hidden realms, and feared G-d out of love, and most of his knowledge and study pertained to Kabbalah. Particular sanctity is ascribed to this book. R. Moshe Tzvi Landau of Kleinwardein writes in his book "Shulchan Melachim", on the laws pertaining to birthing mothers, "and it has already become widespread to place a wrapped book beneath the head of the birthing mother as she experiences contractions - and it is customary to place the holy book Noam Elimelech and the holy book Or HaChochma" (his words are quoted in halachic literature). It is also reported that R. Yeshaya Zilberstein of Waitzen "would send the Or HaChochma book to laboring mothers, so it could be placed beneath their cushion as a segulah for an easy birth".
Two parts in two volumes. Separate title page for each volume. Vol. I: [2], 76; 46 leaves. 22.5 cm. Vol. II: [1], 60, 59-103 leaves. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and dampstains. Stamps in vol. I. Worming to vol. II. Marginal tears, close to text, to first three leaves of vol. II, repaired with paper. Different bindings (vol. I: new leather binding, vol. II: original binding, with damage and worming).
The imprint on the title pages of these volumes indicates that they were printed in Łaszczów. Some copies have a forged imprint that reads "Korets, 1795" (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000202798).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 23.
The author, the kabbalist R. Uri Feivel of Krisnipoli and Dubienka (d. between 1804-1808), close disciple of R. Kehat of Werish, disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. R. Feivel's son describes his father in his foreword to this book as a prolific author, who also wrote a composition on the Torah consisting of 15 explanations for each verse, as well as compositions on the Five Megillot, Tikunei Zohar, Idrot, Sifra DeTzniuta, Sefer Yetzira, "awesome, concealed and impenetrable commentaries", yet all were destroyed in a fire. R. Meir Rabbi of Brody describes the author in his approbation: "He never departed from the tent of Torah, delving into its revealed and hidden realms, and feared G-d out of love, and most of his knowledge and study pertained to Kabbalah. Particular sanctity is ascribed to this book. R. Moshe Tzvi Landau of Kleinwardein writes in his book "Shulchan Melachim", on the laws pertaining to birthing mothers, "and it has already become widespread to place a wrapped book beneath the head of the birthing mother as she experiences contractions - and it is customary to place the holy book Noam Elimelech and the holy book Or HaChochma" (his words are quoted in halachic literature). It is also reported that R. Yeshaya Zilberstein of Waitzen "would send the Or HaChochma book to laboring mothers, so it could be placed beneath their cushion as a segulah for an easy birth".
Two parts in two volumes. Separate title page for each volume. Vol. I: [2], 76; 46 leaves. 22.5 cm. Vol. II: [1], 60, 59-103 leaves. 22 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and dampstains. Stamps in vol. I. Worming to vol. II. Marginal tears, close to text, to first three leaves of vol. II, repaired with paper. Different bindings (vol. I: new leather binding, vol. II: original binding, with damage and worming).
The imprint on the title pages of these volumes indicates that they were printed in Łaszczów. Some copies have a forged imprint that reads "Korets, 1795" (see Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, listing 000202798).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 23.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
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Four rare leaves from the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot by R. Nachman of Breslov (Bratslav). Ostroh, 1815.
Leaves 3-6 of errata for the first edition of Likutei Moharan, published by Moharnat (R. Natan of Breslov), which he inserted at the end of the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot. These leaves are rare, and did not appear in the copy sold in Kedem Auction 63 (item 123).
Sipurei Maasiot was published by the illustrious disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov – Moharnat – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov, several years after his teacher's passing. At the end of the book, R. Natan included corrections and additions to the first edition of Likutei Moharan, which he had published in his teacher's lifetime (Ostroh, 1808). The two title pages of Sipurei Maasiot state that the book was printed in 1815, though R. Natan recorded in his memoir (Yemei Moharnat, p. 45b) that he published the book in 1816.
[4] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Several marginal tears.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 437.
Leaves 3-6 of errata for the first edition of Likutei Moharan, published by Moharnat (R. Natan of Breslov), which he inserted at the end of the first edition of Sipurei Maasiot. These leaves are rare, and did not appear in the copy sold in Kedem Auction 63 (item 123).
Sipurei Maasiot was published by the illustrious disciple of R. Nachman of Breslov – Moharnat – R. Natan Sternhartz of Nemirov, several years after his teacher's passing. At the end of the book, R. Natan included corrections and additions to the first edition of Likutei Moharan, which he had published in his teacher's lifetime (Ostroh, 1808). The two title pages of Sipurei Maasiot state that the book was printed in 1815, though R. Natan recorded in his memoir (Yemei Moharnat, p. 45b) that he published the book in 1816.
[4] leaves. 19.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, dampstains and wear. Several marginal tears.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 437.
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Auction 70 - Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
March 31, 2020
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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 classic 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.
A signature in Oriental script on the title page: "For the service of my Creator, Binyamin Melamed" (possibly, R. Bechor Binyamin Melamed, a rabbi in Izmir, a close friend of R. Chaim Palachi, who quotes him extensively in his books). Stamp on leaf 2: "Yaakov Halberstam".
58, [30] leaves. 15 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Title page and four last leaves in fair condition, with extensive worming, repaired with paper and handwritten replacements. Stains. Large dark stains to several leaves. Repaired tear to second leaf, affecting text, with handwritten replacement. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Paper reinforcements to several leaves. New binding.
Place of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 16, no. 44.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 289; See: Stefansky Classics, no. 386.
A classic 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.
A signature in Oriental script on the title page: "For the service of my Creator, Binyamin Melamed" (possibly, R. Bechor Binyamin Melamed, a rabbi in Izmir, a close friend of R. Chaim Palachi, who quotes him extensively in his books). Stamp on leaf 2: "Yaakov Halberstam".
58, [30] leaves. 15 cm. Condition varies. Most leaves in good-fair condition. Title page and four last leaves in fair condition, with extensive worming, repaired with paper and handwritten replacements. Stains. Large dark stains to several leaves. Repaired tear to second leaf, affecting text, with handwritten replacement. Margins trimmed, affecting headings of several leaves. Paper reinforcements to several leaves. New binding.
Place of printing according to G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot, Jerusalem 1928, p. 16, no. 44.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 289; See: Stefansky Classics, no. 386.
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Kitzur Likutei Moharan, "filled with ethics, fear of G-d, good, correct, wonderful and awesome practices, which emerge from the remarkable essays printed in Likutei Moharan", from the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, edited by his disciple R. Natan Sternhartz – Moharnat of Breslov. [Breslov (Bratslav): printed in the home of R. Natan, 1821]. Second edition.
This book contains selections of practical topics related to worship of G-d, which R. Natan compiled from the book of his illustrious teacher - Likutei Moharan. The entries in this book follow the order of their appearance in Likutei Moharan (rather than alphabetical order, as in Likutei Etzot). This book was published after the passing of R. Nachman, but R. Natan began writing it already in R. Nachman's lifetime, in 1805. R. Natan relates this in his preface to the book: "Most of the words of this volume were presented before Rabbenu and he found them satisfactory". In his book Yemei Moharnat, he goes into more detail: "In 1805… he commanded me to select from his teachings the advice and lesson which one can retain from each one of them… and he was pleased with it, and that is the book Kitzur Likutei Moharan. When he read it, he shook his head and said: A fine note, and I understood that the teachings written there were very much to his satisfaction, and he truly longed for us to fulfill them. Fortunate is the one who keeps to them" (Jerusalem edition 1982, p. 12, section 7).
The first edition of the book was printed by R. Natan in Mohilev (Mohyliv-Podilskyi) in the summer 1811, during the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher. This edition was published a decade later, in the printing press which R. Natan established in his home in Breslov (R. Natan set it up in 1819, and it was shut down in 1824 after someone reported it to the authorities). In this edition, several lines were added to the preface in parentheses.
86 leaves. Lacking last leaf (replaced in photocopy). 12.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Final leaves trimmed close to text, and with small marginal tears. New binding.
Place and year of printing according to: G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot Sifrei Moharan, Jerusalem 1928, p. 33; A. Yaari, Likutim Bibliographim – Kiryat Sefer, vol. XIII, 1936-1937, p. 532.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 525.
This book contains selections of practical topics related to worship of G-d, which R. Natan compiled from the book of his illustrious teacher - Likutei Moharan. The entries in this book follow the order of their appearance in Likutei Moharan (rather than alphabetical order, as in Likutei Etzot). This book was published after the passing of R. Nachman, but R. Natan began writing it already in R. Nachman's lifetime, in 1805. R. Natan relates this in his preface to the book: "Most of the words of this volume were presented before Rabbenu and he found them satisfactory". In his book Yemei Moharnat, he goes into more detail: "In 1805… he commanded me to select from his teachings the advice and lesson which one can retain from each one of them… and he was pleased with it, and that is the book Kitzur Likutei Moharan. When he read it, he shook his head and said: A fine note, and I understood that the teachings written there were very much to his satisfaction, and he truly longed for us to fulfill them. Fortunate is the one who keeps to them" (Jerusalem edition 1982, p. 12, section 7).
The first edition of the book was printed by R. Natan in Mohilev (Mohyliv-Podilskyi) in the summer 1811, during the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher. This edition was published a decade later, in the printing press which R. Natan established in his home in Breslov (R. Natan set it up in 1819, and it was shut down in 1824 after someone reported it to the authorities). In this edition, several lines were added to the preface in parentheses.
86 leaves. Lacking last leaf (replaced in photocopy). 12.5 cm. Good condition. Some stains. Final leaves trimmed close to text, and with small marginal tears. New binding.
Place and year of printing according to: G. Scholem, Eleh Shemot Sifrei Moharan, Jerusalem 1928, p. 33; A. Yaari, Likutim Bibliographim – Kiryat Sefer, vol. XIII, 1936-1937, p. 532.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 525.
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Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, Part I, laws pertaining to morning rituals - laws of prayers, explanation of halachot following the sequence of the chapters in the Shulchan Aruch, based on the teachings of R. Nachman of Breslov, by R. Natan of Breslov (Moharnat), close disciple of R. Nachman. [Iași]: R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, [1843]. First edition.
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). The other volumes were published after his passing. R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling the Divine inspiration during the course of his work: "The books of Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He accepted no reimbursement or payment from the Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, the Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine inspiration…To which he answered: Yes! And it seems from his words that several times, due the excitement and Divine inspiration which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay down his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing this volume: "He then girded himself to nevertheless print the first volume, Orach Chaim part I, and for this task R. Natan covered a bit of the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… and my father himself, throughout the journey endeavored to reduce expenses, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).
This volume is the only one published in the lifetime of the author, R. Natan of Breslov (1780-1844). The other volumes were published after his passing. R. Natan's writings were arranged for print by his close disciple, R. Nachman Chazan of Tulchyn (1813-1884), who with great devotion copied the writings of his teacher R. Natan, preparing them for print, and publishing them. R. Nachman's son, R. Avraham of Tulchyn, author of Biur HaLikutim, describes his father's dedication to the task of preparing the books for print, and attests that his father merited feeling the Divine inspiration during the course of his work: "The books of Likutei Halachot… he reconciled himself to extreme deprivation for the course of many years and toiled greatly to copy all the six volumes so that they would be ready for print… He accepted no reimbursement or payment from the Moharnat, not even the smallest amount… I heard him say that upon concluding the writing of the Likutei Halachot books, the Moharnat once asked him if he felt Divine inspiration…To which he answered: Yes! And it seems from his words that several times, due the excitement and Divine inspiration which shone upon him, he was compelled to lay down his quill and completely cease writing". R. Avraham further describes the difficulties his father encountered while publishing this volume: "He then girded himself to nevertheless print the first volume, Orach Chaim part I, and for this task R. Natan covered a bit of the travel expenses to Iași in Wallachia. And his wife… travelled to Breslov to inform R. Natan that if he does not provide her with at least minimal sustenance, she and her children will die of starvation… and my father himself, throughout the journey endeavored to reduce expenses, and at the beginning even travelled on foot some of the way, since the printing costs alone were beyond R. Natan's means, due to his extreme poverty and his concealment" (Kochvei Or, Jerusalem, 2009, pp. 282-283).
[2], 117, [1] leaves. 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Worming to approx. half of the leaves, affecting text. New binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 273.
This is a very rare variant, with printer's name on title page: "Printing press of the influential R. Yisrael Avraham Madpis Segal". Other copies of Part I with the name of the printer are unknown (Gershom Scholem wrote on his own private copy that he saw Part II with the name of this printer). The name of the printer, R. Yisrael Avraham Segal, is known from other books printed in his printing press in Iași in 1843 (see: Yitzchak Yudlov, "First edition of Likutei Halachot, Orach Chaim, by R. Natan Sternhartz", Kiryat Sefer, 1988-1989, p. 934).
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Shivchei HaBesht, "from the Light of Israel and its holy one… the heavenly R. Yisrael Baal Shem Tov", by R. Dov Ber of Linitz (Illintsi). [Hrubieszów, 1817].
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaCohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and a evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Meir Schwartz here in Shatz".
[32] pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, minor wear. Tear to title page, affecting text (with loss), professionally restored (with photocopy replacement). The margins of many leaves were trimmed damaging the headings, professionally restored with photocopy replacements. Minor worming to several leaves. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
A segulah book – the segulah of the book Shivchei HaBesht for salvation and cure is cited in several sources. The tzaddik R. Yissachar Dov Berish HaCohen of Wolbórz, author of Avodat Yissachar, is quoted saying he received a Heavenly revelation defining Shivchei HaBesht as the second part of the book of Tehillim and bearing a Segulah for salvation. He also offered his advice to all generations, that any Jewish person who takes ill should read narratives about tzaddikim from this book. If he is unable to do so, a chapter should be read to him morning and a evening (Ohel Yissachar, pp. 59-60). A similar tradition is cited in the name of the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch, that reading the book Shivchei HaBesht is beneficial for lowering fever.
Ownership inscription on title page: "Meir Schwartz here in Shatz".
[32] pages. 21 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, minor wear. Tear to title page, affecting text (with loss), professionally restored (with photocopy replacement). The margins of many leaves were trimmed damaging the headings, professionally restored with photocopy replacements. Minor worming to several leaves. New, elegant leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 549.
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Ma'ayan HaChochma, on the Five Books of the Torah, the Bible and Psalms, Pirkei Avot and Likutei Chiddushei Agadot, by Rebbe Asher Zvi the Magid of Ostroh. Korets, [1816]. First edition printed in his lifetime, several weeks before his death (the book was printed during Chanuka 1816, and Rebbe Asher Zvi passed away on the 16th of Shevat 1817).
With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who writes: "The rabbi… kabbalist G-dly man… renowned pious rabbi… it is known that all his words were said with ru'ach hakodesh", and blesses all those who assisted in the printing with "good blessings and that they shall dwell in security and peace until the coming of the Messiah".
Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a foremost disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. His approbations appear on many Chassidic and Kabbalistic books written in the 1780s-1790s (in his approbation to Ma'or Einayim, Slavita 1798, he is called "The pious rabbi, holy G-dly man"). In 1804 he moved to Korets to serve as rebbe and rabbi.
[2], 116 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stain to title page and to several other leaves. Minor wear to first and last leaves. Occasional worming. Tears, in several places affecting text, some repaired. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
With approbations by Rebbe Avraham Yehoshua Heshel of Apta, who writes: "The rabbi… kabbalist G-dly man… renowned pious rabbi… it is known that all his words were said with ru'ach hakodesh", and blesses all those who assisted in the printing with "good blessings and that they shall dwell in security and peace until the coming of the Messiah".
Rabbi Asher Zvi of Ostroh (ca. 1740-1817), a foremost disciple of the Magid of Mezritch, was a holy person and pious kabbalist. Served as a magid in Ostroh and was known as one of the foremost rebbes of his times. His approbations appear on many Chassidic and Kabbalistic books written in the 1780s-1790s (in his approbation to Ma'or Einayim, Slavita 1798, he is called "The pious rabbi, holy G-dly man"). In 1804 he moved to Korets to serve as rebbe and rabbi.
[2], 116 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Printed in part on bluish paper. Overall good condition. Stain to title page and to several other leaves. Minor wear to first and last leaves. Occasional worming. Tears, in several places affecting text, some repaired. Stamp. New leather binding.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 355.
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Divrei Moshe, Chassidic and kabbalistic essays on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna. [Medzhybizh?, 1818?]. First edition. With approbations by the Ohev Yisrael of Apta and R. Yitzchak of Radyvyliv, the author's son-in-law.
The kabbalist R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna (d. 1820) was one of the youngest disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and he quotes his teacher in his book. In 1786, he was appointed rabbi of Dolyna, through the efforts of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. The Ohev Yisrael of Apta writes in his approbation that the author possesses great knowledge both in the revealed and esoteric realms of Torah. The Divrei Chaim of Sanz writes that he is an awesome G-dly person. In addition to this book, he also wrote the kabbalistic composition Saraf Pri Etz Chaim (Chernivtsi 1866) and the book Imrei Shoham (Kolomyia 1880) on Tractates Ketubot, Kiddushin and Bava Metzia. In the approbation of R. Yehuda Tzvi Steg Rabbi of Skole to Imrei Shoham, he writes: "It is a great mitzvah to keep this book in the Jewish home, because it gives great protection, since he is a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov".
Inscriptions on title page.
58; 6 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears (some repaired) to title page and to several leaves. Worming to a few leaves. New binding.
The place and year of printing do not appear on the title page. According to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, the book was printed in Medzhybizh, ca. 1818. Friedberg (Bet Eked Sefarim, no. 448) writes that it was printed in Polonne in 1801, but this is incorrect (see: Wunder, The Hebrew Printing in Polonne, Alei Sefer, V, p. 156). According to Alfasi, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 319, the book was printed between 1822-1823.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 121.
The kabbalist R. Moshe Shoham Rabbi of Dolyna (d. 1820) was one of the youngest disciples of the Baal Shem Tov and he quotes his teacher in his book. In 1786, he was appointed rabbi of Dolyna, through the efforts of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk. The Ohev Yisrael of Apta writes in his approbation that the author possesses great knowledge both in the revealed and esoteric realms of Torah. The Divrei Chaim of Sanz writes that he is an awesome G-dly person. In addition to this book, he also wrote the kabbalistic composition Saraf Pri Etz Chaim (Chernivtsi 1866) and the book Imrei Shoham (Kolomyia 1880) on Tractates Ketubot, Kiddushin and Bava Metzia. In the approbation of R. Yehuda Tzvi Steg Rabbi of Skole to Imrei Shoham, he writes: "It is a great mitzvah to keep this book in the Jewish home, because it gives great protection, since he is a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov".
Inscriptions on title page.
58; 6 leaves. Approx. 22 cm. Good condition. Stains. Small tears (some repaired) to title page and to several leaves. Worming to a few leaves. New binding.
The place and year of printing do not appear on the title page. According to the Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, the book was printed in Medzhybizh, ca. 1818. Friedberg (Bet Eked Sefarim, no. 448) writes that it was printed in Polonne in 1801, but this is incorrect (see: Wunder, The Hebrew Printing in Polonne, Alei Sefer, V, p. 156). According to Alfasi, Encyclopedia L'Chassidut, III, p. 319, the book was printed between 1822-1823.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 121.
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