Chofetz Chaim. Shem Olam [importance of Shabbath, support of Torah.

Estimate: $200–$300
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

KAGAN, YISROEL MEIR OF RADIN.

Place

Warsaw

Publication

1893-1895

Description

FIRST EDITION . Part I. Opening blank with lengthy inscription by R. Shimon Tuvia Kaplan of Manchester to R. Benjamin Mileikowsky of Koenigsburg concerning the spiritual status of the Jews in England.

summary

Discusses the centrality of Torah study to the life of a Jew and the author’s concerns regarding the negative secular cultural environment in this regard. In the final chapter writes what can be learnt from modern technological advancements such as the telephone, the phonograph and photography. On p. 62 he mentions the trials and tribulations of the Jews in Morocco and Persia at this time.

p. 63. Lightly browned, first few leaves loose. Contemporary boards, loose. 4to.

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