Auction 49 Part II - Books, Chassidism, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters
Jan 19, 2016
Israel
 8 Ramban St, Jerusalem.
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LOT 47:

Passover Haggadah, "Chelkat Binyamin" – Ostroh, 1821

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Passover Haggadah, "Chelkat Binyamin" – Ostroh, 1821
Chelkat Binyamin, Passover Haggadah with kavanot of the Arizal and with the Chelkat Binyamin commentary by Rebbe Binyamin HaMagid of Zaliztsi and of Zalishchyky. [Ostroh?, 1821]. Second edition of the first printed Chassidic Haggadah. The author: The Magid of Zaliztsi, Rabbi Binyanim (died in 1791), a prominent disciple of the Magid of Mezritch and of Rabbi Yechiel Michel of Złoczew. Great in his knowledge of revealed and hidden Torah and one of the primary perpetuators of writings of the Chassidic school of thought, from its initial stages. [1], 3-37 leaves. (Missing 2 leaves following the title page. Originally, 37 leaves). 19.5 cm. Good condition, leaves cut bordering the text and many stains. Unbound. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 157; Ya'ari 437 Otzar HaHaggadot 614. The date of printing is according to the introduction by the author’s son on the reverse side of the title page.