Bidspirit auction | Only edition. Chicago 1904 נימוקי

Only edition. Chicago 1904 נימוקי רידב”ז. מהדורה ראשונה. שיקגו תרס”ד (1904) - Homilies on Beraishis and Shemos by R. Yaakov Dovid Willowski (RIDVAZ). With an important introduction in which the author discusses the sorry condition of the Rabbinate, Jewish education, Kashrus, and the overall dismal state of American Jewry. This introduction was controversial, and resulted in a sharp response. R. Yaakov Dovid Willowski (1845-1913) was recognized for his brilliance in his youth. He served as Rav in various important communities in Lithuania including Izballin, Bobruisk, Vilna, Wilkomir and Slutzk. In 1903 immigrated to the United States serving initially as a Rav in New York and later in Chicago. His tenure in America was tumultuous and eventually he immigrated to Eretz Yisroel settling in Tzefas. Goldman 721. 6, 28, 28-33, 32-44, 2-11, 14-22, 21-30 (1) pages. 23 cm. Excellent condition. One page slightly torn not affecting text. Regal paper, wide margins. Modern binding. Opening bid $150