OHR HAYASHAR. FIRST EDITION AMSTERDAM, 1769

One of the most contentious divorces in history was the “Get of Cleves” in the late 18th century, which caused a rift between several rabbinic courts in Western Europe, and was the subject of much Halachic debate. The case involved a husband, who at times exhibited signs of mental illness that gave his wife a get. As a divorce bill can only be given by a sane individual, much analysis and discussion ensued regarding how to classify this individual, as well as the precise definition of insanity, in Halacha.

Vinograd Amsterdam 1966. Mendevi press. 7, 111, 1 pages. 19cm. Fair condition some foxing and small holes. Original binding, reinforced spine.

With stamp of R. Yaakov Yitzchok Ruderman, and bookplate of R. Yaakov Weinberg, Roshei Yeshiva of Ner Yisroel Baltimore.