Sepher HaZikaron [eulogies for prominent Rabbis, notably R. Joshua Eizik of Slonim]. Appended, prayers for the dying and the dead. FIRST EDITION.

Estimate: $400–$600
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

FRIEDENSON, AARON MOSES OF SLONIM.

printer

Gaszinni & Slotki

Place

Jerusalem

Publication

1874

Description

With haskamoth by Lithuania’s leading Rabbis: Abele Posweller, and Aryeh Leib Katzenellenbogen of Brisk

references

Halevy 206.

summary

The eulogies contain interesting details concerning the character of the various Rabbis. Over fifteen Rabbis are mentioned, running the gamut from Lithuanian scholars such as R. Zundel of Salant and R. Samuel Strashun of Vilna; Chassidic Rabbis R. Aaron of Karlin, his son R. Asher, and R. Aaron of Tchernobyl; plus Sephardic Rabbis, R. (Chaim) David Chazan and Yedidiah Abulafia.

ff. 22. Ex-library, browned. Contemporary boards. 8vo.

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