Kehillot Yaakov. Nedarim. Discussions, elucidations, and pilpulim on Tractate Nedarim and a little of Shiviit, by Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky. Bnei Brak, 1959. Corrections in the author’s hand.
40 leaves, about 32 cm. First edition. The author made corrections in his hand in two locations.
Kehillot Yaakov. Ketubot. Discussions, elucidations, and pilpulim on Tractate Makkot, by Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky. Bnei Brak, 1962. Comment in the author’s hand.
40 leaves, 33 cm. First edition. The author wrote a comment on the last page.
Rabbi Yisrael Yaakov Kanievsky (1899-1985) was a genius and righteous person. He was a leader of the charedi community and author of the Kehillot Yaakov series. He was called the “Steipler,” after the name of his hometown, Hornsteipl.
Very fine condition.