Bidspirit auction | Midrash Rabba. With the Commentary

Midrash Rabba. With the Commentary of R. Yitzchok Isaac Eichenstein of Zidichoiv. First Edition. Lemberg 1874 - Midrash Rabbah on Bereishis, Shmos and Vayikra, with the Chassidic commentary of R. Yitzchok Isaac Eichenstein of Zidichoiv. R. Yitzchok Isaac Eichenstein (1805-1873), was one of the leading Tzadikim and Mekubalim of his generation. He was a nephew and Talmid of R. Tzvi Hirsch Eichenstein (Ateres Tzvi) and R. Moshe Eichenstein of Sambor. He was known for his holy conduct from childhood. His illustrious uncle the Ateres Tzvi said about him that “a soul as holy as his has not been in the world for hundreds of years”. Whilst he was yet a child, R. Menachem Mendel of Rimanov said of him, “He will illuminate the world.” He was close to many of the Tzadikim of his generation including R. Naftali of Ropshitz, R. Meir of Premishlan, R. Shalom of Belz. He traveled to R. Yisroel of Ruzhin, and even as far as Mezhibuzh to meet the Apta Rav. Stefansky Sifrei Chassidus 336. Menkish press. [4], 136; [2], 67, 54 pages. 36 cm. Very fine condition. Stains on first few pages. Antique binding. With signature of R. Yitzchok Flam of Kortoshin (1840-1919), one of the distinguished rabbinical figures in Galicia. Opening bid $200