Shapiro, Jacob Joseph. Milei de-Hespeida [eulogy for R. Issachar Dov Rokeach of Belz]

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $150

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author

(CHASSIDISM)

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Son of A. Sochatchevski

Place

London

Publication

1927

Description

FIRST EDITION

summary

The Grand Rabbi of Belz, Issachar Dov Rokeach (1854-1927), was immortalized by the Czech-Jewish writer Jiri Langer, who spent some time in the “court” of Belz before the First World War. It was through Langer that Franz Kafka was introduced to Chassidism. See EJ, Vol., cols.1419-1420

ff. 15. Original boards

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