Ratzo VaShov [description of contemporary Jewish society in Antwerp]

Estimate: $150–$200
Hammer price: $275

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author

(BELGIUM)

printer

Y. Narodetzky

Place

London

Publication

1913

Description

FIRST EDITION

references

Friedberg R-466

summary

The anonymous author, a member of the Jewish community of Antwerp, appeals for funds for a Talmud Torah to provide Jewish education to impoverished children in Antwerp, while at the same time deploring spiritual conditions within the mostly Chassidic community of "diamanteurs" (diamond dealers). It is possible that the author was a Gerrer chassid, as he oftentimes quotes from the work Sefath Emeth by the Rebbe of Gur

pp. 32. Original printed wrapper, back wrapper wanting, front wrapper detached. 8vo

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