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.

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: $400

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author

(CHASSIDISM).

printer

Shapira Brothers

Place

Zhitomir

Publication

1856

Description

Two title pages.

references

Vinograd, Zhitomir 161

summary

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.

ff. 8. Unbound. 16mo.

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