Prayer to be recited before studying for those supporting him, and after study, by Rabbi Eliyahu of Greiditz. Jerusalem, at the Bak printing press. 1869.
Specifications: [1] leaf, 20×30 cm. S. HaLevi Sifrei Yerushalayim HaRishonim 152.
Content: , Prayer to be recited before studying on behalf of those who support Torah study in the Land of Israel on the top part of the leaf. A prayer to be recited after study, established by the great Rabbi Eliyahu Av Beit Din of Greiditz, in the bottom section. The prayer was printed during his lifetime. Underneath the prayer are references to sources in the Zohar .
Background: Rabbi Eliyahu Gutmacher, tremendous genius, holy man and kabbalist. Primary student of Rabbi Akiva Eiger. Served as rabbi of Pleszew, and then of Greiditz, by whose name he is known. In his later years he became known as a miracle worker, and was referred to as ‘Der Greiditzer Tzaddik, ‘ serving as an “Admor” in Germany. The Admor of Gur, author of the ‘Sfat Emet’ even asked him for a blessing. He passed away in 1875.
Condition: Very fine. Isolated worming hole.