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LOT 378:
Kol David - Eulogy on the Death of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz. Lvov, 1894. First Edition
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Kol David - Eulogy on the Death of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz. Lvov, 1894. First Edition
A eulogy on the death of our holy Rabbi, the pillar of Torah and service of G-d, the holy candle and light, the glory of Israel...Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz by Rabbi David son of Rabbi Moshe Lisker. Lvov, 1894. Printing press of Yaakov Ehrenfreise.
The eulogy was printed a short time after the Rebbe's death.
Rabbi Yehoshua (Yehoshual'e) Rokeach [1823-1894]: "The Middle Rebbe" was the second Rebbe of the Belz dynasty. Upon his fathers death in 1855, despite being the youngest son, he was appointed as Rabbi of the village of Belz and as the Rabbi and leader and the multitudes of Belz chassidim throughout Europe and the entire world. Served as Rebbe for close to forty years until his death. Considered one of the foremost chassidic leaders in Europe at the time. It was during his time that the Belz chassidut became one of the largest chassidic groups. Known as a miracle worker, and thousands of people flocked to him to receive his blessing and be saved.
18 leaves. 15 cm. Two title pages.
Old cloth covered cardboard binding. Binding is partially detached. Minimal worming holes.
Moderate-fine condition.
