Auction 54 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Feb 7, 2017 (Your local time)
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 152:

Manuscript of Chabad Articles - Teachings of the Tzemach Tzedek

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A large volume with handwritten Chassidic articles containing the teachings of the Tzemach Tzedek, the teachings of his grandfather the Admor HaZaken and of the teachings his father-in-law, the Middle Admor (Rabbi Dovber). Written by several writers, with marginalia on some articles. [Russia-Poland, after 1866].
Some articles have dates included in the titles: Shavuot 1861; P. Shoftim 1865; [Shabbat Shuva] 1837; etc.
R. Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, author of the Tzemach Tzedek (1789-1866), the third Chabad Rebbe, was a leading halachic and Chassidic figure in his times. Close disciple of his grandfather, the Admor HaZaken Ba'al HaTanya. After the death of his father-in-law and uncle, the Middle Rebbe R. Dovber in 1827, he established his court in the city of Lubavitch. His sons served as Rebbes of Kopys, Nizhyn, Lyady and Ovruch and his youngest son, R. Shmuel (Admor Moharash) continued the Lubavitch dynasty.
[1], 335, [20] leaves. Most leaves are written on both sides. Total of approx. 640 written pages. High-quality paper, 22 cm. Good-fair condition. Wear and stains, minor worming. Contemporary worn binding, torn, with damages (front cover is detached).

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