Taharoth HaKodesh.
Auction 94 |
Thursday, June 17th,
2021 at 11:00am
Rare & Excellent Hebrew Printed Books: From the Library of Arthur A. Marx
Lot 191
HELLER, SHMUEL.
Taharoth HaKodesh.
Safed: Dov Ber ben Samuel Kara 1864
Est: $600 - $900
PRICE REALIZED $700
A most unusual Halachic work in which the author strenuously argues against incorporating images of animals within the synagogue. This resulted in the removal of such figures from the beautifully crafted Holy Ark in Safed’s famous Ar’i Synagogue.
R. Heller famously defended the observance of Lag Ba’Omer at Meron, down to the burning of expensive clothing, despite criticism from rabbinic luminaries including the Chasam Sofer (see Shu’t Chasam Sofer YD 233). The image of Meron on the title page seemingly alludes to this connection.