Bidspirit auction | Classics. Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim Ha’Levi.
Classics. Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim Ha’Levi. First Edition. Brisk 1936. - Classics. Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim Ha’Levi. First Edition. Brisk 1936. R. Chaim HaLevi Soloveitchik known as R. Chaim Brisker (1853-1918), was the founder of the popular ‘Brisker’ approach to Talmud study, a method of highly exacting and analytical study that focuses on precise definitions and categorizations of Jewish law with particular emphasis on the RaMBaM. Following many years as a Maggid shiur in the renowned Volozhiner Yeshiva, he succeeded his father (Bais HaLevi) as Rav of Brisk. His primary work was Chidushei Rabbeinu Chaim HaLevi; a volume of insights on the RaMBaM, which was published posthumously by his sons. This Sefer is one of the most fundamental works in the Lithuanian school of Yeshivos. This first edition was printed on three standards of paper, this copy is printed on the highest quality paper. Stefansky Hebrew Classics 150. Y. Klein press. 1, 112 pages. 34 cm. Overall fine condition. Some wear. Title page, flyleaf and endleaf detached. Original binding (worn). Restored spine. Opening bid $300