Manuscript of Rabbi Avraham ben HaGR”A with elucidation for “Lecha Hashem HaMamlicha…Kol Tzva HaShamayim Mishtachavim,” and “Et shem Ha-kel HaMelech HaGadol HaGibor V’HaNorah Kadosh Hu.”
Specifications: [1] leaf, paper. 30×19 cm. 23 lines in the handwriting of the son of the GR”A. On the back of the leaf is a compilation of the comments of Rabbi Avraham ben HaGR”A on Shulchan Aruch (Orech Chaim, 314-319). The text is all legible.
Unique features: Rare manuscript, with variations from his printed commentary on the siddur prayer book.
Content: The primary element of the manuscript describes different events during which Hashem was coronated: “HaGedula” – Creation; “HaGevurah”- exodus from Egypt; “V’HaTeferet” – the sun and moon stood for Joshua; “V’HaNetzach” – the fall of Rome; “V’HaHod” – the battle at the canyons of Arnon; “Ki Kol Bashamayim U’Va’aretz” – the battle with Sisra; “Lecha Hashem HaMamlicha” – the battle with Amalek; “V’HaMistnase L’Chol Rosh” – the battle of Gog and Magog. The eulcidation includes: “It is possible that according to our commentary that Netzach and Hod are the ways of prophecy that they throw their souls in front – for G-d, and Hashem repays them in kind with the fall of their enemies. The difference between them is that “Hod” is a term used for something that was already done, and His “Hod” was already seen, like in the battle of Arnon; but “Netzach” refers to something that will happen in the future, in the fall of Rome, whose fall will be for eternity.”
Background: Rabbi Avraham of Vilna the son of the GR”A (c. 1750-1808) was an outstanding scholar in both hidden and revealed Torah. He was a disciple of his father and edited midrashim. His exceptional talents were evident from a young age. His most significant independent works relate to midrashic literature, and his writings have been very beneficial to those who study these subjects. He authored many works, though only some were printed. He helped his father lead the community and operate the kloiz in Vilna. He also edited his father’s letters and writings and elucidated and published some his works. He studied medicine and was a trustee of the “Bikur Cholim” home in the community, where he treated patients. At the end of his life, he served as parnes of the Vilna commuity.
Condition: Moderate-fine. The leaf was professionally restored, without affecting text. Within a magnificent binding with tissue paper.