Bidspirit auction | Assad R. Yehuda/Chasam sofer. Lev

Assad R. Yehuda/Chasam sofer. Lev Ha’Ivri. First edition 1864 - Assad R. Yehuda/Chasam sofer. Lev Ha’Ivri. First edition Ungvar 1864. The ethical will of the Chasam Sofer with the commentary Lev Ha’Ivri authored by R. Akiva Yosef Schlesinger. With signature of R. Yehuda Assad. R. Yehuda Assad (1794-1866) was a disciple of R. Mordechai Banet of Nikolsburg. He served as Rav in various communities most notably Serdeheli. Enormously revered by both his rabbinical contemporaries as well as the masses. Following the passing of the Chasam Sofer in 1839, he was recognized as the preeminent rabbinical leader of Hungarian Jewry, particularly in leading the bitter and unrelenting struggle against the Reform movement. Author of the Halachic responsa Yehuda Ya’leh as well novella on various tractates of the Talmud. Jaeger press. Fine condition, markings on one page. 4, 76, 4 pages. 22.5 cm. Original binding. Opening bid $2000