Bidspirit auction | R. MEIR SCHAPIRO/RAMBAM SEFER AVODAH

R. MEIR SCHAPIRO/RAMBAM SEFER AVODAH & SEFER KORBONOS. WITH OVER 360 GLOSSES! BERLIN 1862. - R. MEIR SCHAPIRO/RAMBAM SEFER AVODAH & SEFER KORBONOS. WITH OVER 360 GLOSSES! BERLIN 1862. Rambam Sefer Avodah & Sefer Korbanos with hundreds of glosses handwritten by R. Meir Schapiro. As is well known, in addition to his vast Torah scholarship, R. Meir Schapiro had a particular affinity and great expertise in Seder Kodshim (laws pertaining to the Bais HaMikdash). In Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin there was a special focus on learning Seder Kodshim and R. Meir Schapiro was in the planning stages of opening a branch of the Yeshiva in Eretz Yisroel. R. Meir Schapiro (1887-1933), was known as a child prodigy and referred to as the Illui of Shotz. He served as Rav of Galina, Sanock, Pietrekow and finally Lublin. He founded Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin which became the flagship Yeshiva in Poland, and he initiated the Daf Ha’Yomi program which is now learned by tens of thousands worldwide. As one of the leading Rabbinic figures, Rosh Yeshiva and Torah leader in prewar Europe, R. Meir Schapiro had a profound influence on his own generation. As the initiator of The Daf Yomi his influence continues to reach tens of thousands on a daily basis. This Rambam worn from use and with hundreds of glosses, evidences R. Meir Schapiro’s great love of Torah and vast scholarship as well as his singular expertise in Seder Kodshim. 1, 141, 1 pages. 38 cm. Overall fine condition, worn from use. A few pages damaged affecting text and glosses. Magnificent modern leather binding. Opening bid $10,000