Tzava’ah [ethical will] by R. Aaron HaGadol of Karlin; with Hanhagoth Yesharoth by his son R. Asher of Stolin. * AND: Zemer Y-ah Echsoph composed by R. Aaron.
AUCTION 27 |
Tuesday, February 08th,
2005 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Autographed Letters, Manuscripts, Ceremonial & Graphic Art
Lot 58
(CHASSIDISM).
Tzava’ah [ethical will] by R. Aaron HaGadol of Karlin; with Hanhagoth Yesharoth by his son R. Asher of Stolin. * AND: Zemer Y-ah Echsoph composed by R. Aaron.
Zhitomir: Shapira Brothers 1856
Est: $200 - $300
PRICE REALIZED $400
R. Aaron of Karlin (1736-1772) was one of the foremost disciples of the Maggid of Mezhritch, he pioneered the dissemination of Chassidism throughout Lithuania. See W.Z. Rabinowitsch, Lithuanian Hasidism (1970) pp. 8-22.
The hymn Zemer Y-ah Echsoph (“Lord, I yearn for the Sabbath delight”) is still today a beloved Friday evening song to which numerous melodies have been attached.