Bidspirit auction | Yetev Lev. First Edition. Sighet

Yetev Lev. First Edition. Sighet 1875. - Fundamental Chassidic work on the weekly Torah portions, by R. Yekusiel Yehuda Teitelbaum of Sighet. R. Yekusiel Yehuda (Zalman Leib) Teitelbaum (1808-1883), known as the Yetev Lev, was a son R. Eliezer Nissan a son of the Yismach Moshe. Known as outstanding Talmid Chochom and Posek he first served as Rav in Stropkov. After the Yismach Moshe’s passing in 1841, he succeeded him as Rav of Ujhel, however after a dispute with the local Misnagdim he was forced to leave. In 1858 he was appointed as Rav in Sighet. There he established a Chasidic court with thousands of Chassidim, and was henceforth known as the Sigheter Rav. Following his passing he was succeeded by his son R. Chananya Yom Tov Lipa (Kedushas Yom Tov), father of R. Chaim Tzvi (Atzei Chaim) and R. Yoel (Satmar Rav). Stefansky 228. [4], 2-141, [2]; 91; [4], 2-55, [1]; [2], 2-80, [1]; [2], 2-52, 55-70, [1] pages. 25 cm. Separate title pages for each section. Includes the rare pages of corrections on 4 out of 5 sections. First title page restored with part facsimile. Fine condition. Some stains and wear. Antique binding. Opening bid $200