Yismach Moshe . Elucidation in the chassidic ways on Prophets and Writings, Talmudic Tractates , Tractate Avot, Moadim and more, by Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum. Maramaros Sighet. 1906-1908. Two parts, first edition.
Pages 1-12 [under the heading ‘Tehillah L’Moshe’] record the author’s history, and relate the story of his greatness, wonders, and the sparks of holiness which were revealed in his youth. As a young child, he did not carry on idle conversations and practiced a strict chassidic lifestyle. Soon, his name became known and all the great leaders of his generation flocked to him. The book concludes with a letter of ethics written by the author to his only son following his wedding, with instructions and guidance for life [“If until now you have fulfilled, ‘Rejoice young man in your childhood,’ now the time has arrived to fulfill, ‘Remember your Creator in the days of your youth … and it is well-known that all prayers the mother’s name is mentioned specifically, and there is kabbalistic reason for this, for those who know kabbalah, although I do not deal with the hidden; but this I know and I believe their holy ways are true …”]
[2], 96: [2] 97 leaves. Approx. 26 cm.
The author, Rabbi Moshe Teitelbaum of Shinova and Ujhely [1759-1841] was the primary disciple of the Chozeh of Lublin. He also studied under the maggid of Kosnitz, and under the Ohev Yisrael of Apta. He was the first Admor to disseminate chassidism in Hungary. Father of the Sighet-Satmar dynasty. His chassidim numbered in the thousands.
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VaYikach Moshe . Chassidic commentary on the Torah portions, by Rabbi Moshe (Hager) of Radowitz. Munkatch, 1907. First edition. [2], 45 [3] leaves. Approx. 26 cm.
Book by the Admor Rabbi Moshe Hager of Radowitz, son of the Admor Yosef Alter Hager, son of Rabbi Chaim of Kossov. He immigrated to the Land of Israel and lived in Haifa and Safed, passed away in 1802. Refer to: Alfasi, Encyclopedia L’Chassidut 3 , 264-265.
Fine condition. Few stains.