Chassidic leaders revealed the sanctity concealed within the personal belongings
of tzaddikim, and that they have the power to bring about great salvation. It is told
in the name of Rabbi Mordechai of Nezkizh, zy”a, that he said regarding the
vessel given to him by his rabbi, Rabbi Michel of Zlotshov, zy”a: “This vessel
gives the power to do miracles and wonders …” (Divrei Binah leaf 47).
The source of the importance of the tzaddik’s personal belongings was brought
long ago in the name of the Ba’al Shem Tov, by his grandson, author of Degel
Machaneh Ephraim (in parashat Bo): “… All that a person has – his slaves, his
servants, his livestock and even all his vessels, are all his sparks, belonging
to the root of his soul.”
Even the Chatam Sofer, who is not counted among Chassidim, writes in parashat
Toldot: It can be understood from the Yerushalmi that a person’s garments are
infused with the wearer’s sanctity, and he who wears them after him will be
infused with the same spirit for the better, the secret of his sons wearing them
after him …
Kaftan which belonged to the Admo”r Meshulim Feish Segal Lowy. The Admo”r wore this kaftan for many years, during his legendary prayers imbued with splendor and spanning hours upon hours, to plead for public and personal salvation, and to his “tish”es. Signed confirmation from Rabbi Chaim Yechezkel Godinger included. Golden striped kaftan, reminiscent of the Yerushalmi striped kaftan, only this one is even more majestic and noble. Made of fine fabric, in the Eastern European style with a double row of buttons. The kaftan is adorned with many wine stains from the remains of the Admor’s cups during his “tish”es. This is a rare and holy item which belonged to a very special tzaddik of recent generations. Rebbe Meshulim Feish Segal Lowy [1921-2015] was the fourth Admor of Tosh Chassidut. Refer to the Hebrew text for a detailed biography. Fine condition. The sleeve’s seam is slightly unraveled. Wine stains.