“Melitz Yosher (Tzena Ure’ena):” Explanations on the Weekly Torah Portions; Amsterdam, 1688
Printed for Women in Yiddish
Explanations on the weekly Torah portions from the Alshich, Kli Yakar, Baal Ha’akeida and others, compiled by Rabbi Yaakov ben Rabbi Yitzchak of Yaniv, author of Tzena Ure’ena, printed in Yiddish.
The first edition of Tzena Ure’ena was published in Lublin, 1622. This edition includes several new explanations from Rabbi Elyakim Shotz of Komarna.
The title page is illustrated with nine miniature drawings depicting various Biblical scenes of Moshe Rabbeinu and Eliyahu Hanavi. Some of the drawings emphasize the role of women, such as: “And Miriam, his sister, stood from afar” and "Tzippora took a rock.”
Published in Amsterdam, 1688.
Endorsement from the rabbis of Amsterdam follows the title page.
[1], 76 leaves | 30 cm | Ancient parchment binding | Good condition | Rare
