R.Meir Eisenstadt/Ponim Me’iros. First Edition. Zulzbach 1729. Signed copy. Historic discovery.

Ponim Me’iros on Maseches Bava Kamma, with the signature of the author R. Meir Eisenstadt.
R. Meir Eisenstadt (1670-1744), known after his classic sefer Ponim Me’iros ,was born in Lithuania to a nephew of R. Shabse Kohen, (the Shach). In his youth he studied under R. Avrohom Abele (the Magen Avraham) and R. Dovid Oppenheim. After serving in various rabbinical posts, in 1700, at the age of 30, he was appointed as Rav and Rosh Yeshiva of Worms. He then went on to serve as Rav in Prosnitz, where he raised and taught the child prodigy R. Yonason Eibeshitz as his own son, as the child had been orphaned of both his parents.
In 1717, R. Meir was appointed as Rav of Eisenstadt and its environs, known as the “Sheva Kehillos” where he established a great Yeshiva which drew Talmidim from all over Europe. Recognized as one of the greatest Achronim, his seforim Ponim Me’iros and Kosnos Ohr remain classics to this day. In addition, he had many distinguished descendants and many of the great rabbinical leaders of the following generations were his offspring.
Vinograd Zulzbach 125. Meshulam Zalman press. [3] 51 pages. 33 cm. Excellent condition. Trace worming. Antique binding.
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