Kol Aryeh – Chassidism on Torah, Na”ch, Sha”s and compilations by Rabbi Aryeh Leib ‘HaMochiach MiPolona.’ Chernowitz, 1862. Before us is a Chassidic book authored by one of the first disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov. Second edition. With approbations that appeared in the first edition. Owner’s signature of Rabbi Chaim Elazar Alter, son of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Alter, younger son of the Sefat Emet, and brother of the Imrei Emet of Gur. Rabbi Yehudah Aryeh Leib Galiner b”r Yechiel Michel of Polona [?- 21 Tevet 1870], known as “HaMochiach M’Polona” was one of the first disciples of the Ba’al Shem Tov and one of the major disseminators of his methods. His year of birth is unknown. Before he drew close to the Ba’al Shem Tov, he served as maggid and cantor in Polona. When he drew close to the Ba’al Shem Tov, he was sent by him to travel amongst the Jewish communities and realize his talent for sermonizing to make a name for the Chassidic movement, thus earning the moniker “HaMochiach.” Indeed, his sermons evoked many echos, and with his influence, the author of Toldot Ya’akov Yosef drew close to Chassidism, and one tradition maintains that this applies to Rabbi Dov Ber of Mezeritch as well. He passed away in Polona and was buried there. 12 years later, R’ Ya’akov Yosef of Polona was buried beside him, and an ohel was built over their graves. R’ Ya’akov Yosef of Polona would regularly cite him in his book, Toldot Ya’akov Yosef. [2], 106, 111-130 leaves, 17 cm. Fine condition. Aging stains. Simple binding.