Toldot Aharon, Chassidic and kabbalistic discourses on the Torah portions, by R. Aharon of Zhitomir (close disciple of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev). Berditchev: R. Yisrael Bak, [1817]. First edition. With approbations of the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Mordechai of Chernobyl and R. Yisrael of Pikov, in each approbation the author is termed "the holy candle, man of G-d".

Toldot Aharon contains inspirational sermons and guidance in worship of G-d based on Chassidic teachings, recorded by one of the disciples of R. Aharon of Zhitomir, and brought to press within the year of mourning following the passing of his teacher, the author. The book is written in an animated, passionate style, and quotes dozens of teachings received by the author from his close teacher, R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, as well as expressions of his exceptional reverence for his teacher.

The author,
R. Aharon of Zhitomir (ca. 1750-1817) was appointed ca. 1798 by his teacher R. Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev as maggid in Zhitomir, profusely admonishing the townspeople to treat him with respect. He held this position for about three years. He later moved to Hungary, where he served as maggid in Carei and Nyírvasvári, which became a Chassidic town under his influence. This book contains the sermons he delivered in Zhitomir in 1798-1801.

[2], 20, [2], 21-36, 40-191 leaves. 20.5 cm. Printed mostly on bluish paper. Fair condition. Stains, including dampstains and wax stains. Worming (significant worming in some places), affecting text in a few places. Tears and open tears to title page and several other leaves, slightly affecting text, partially repaired with paper. Ownership inscriptions. New binding.