“There is no doubt… the prayer of one who prays from it shall not be unanswered” (Bach’s endorsement)
Siddur HaShl”a. First Edition. Amsterdam, 1717
Siddur Shaar Hashamayim complete with all prayers including Selichos, Yotzros, Tehillim, Maamados, Haggadah with commentary, laws and customs, by Rabbi Yeshaya Halevi Horowitz, the Shl”a Hakadosh.
Complete copy with all title pages in good condition.
The Shl”a compiled this siddur shortly after reaching Jerusalem in 1622 and treasured it greatly. In fact, this was the only one of his works that he specifically requested his children to publish, as inscribed in his last will and testament:
“It occurred to me to compile this creation so it could be printed, and when it is prevalent among the people, then I will have a portion and merit in all the prayers of Yisrael.”
This first edition of this siddur was printed precisely based on the Shl”a’s writings. Second and later editions (Amsterdam, 1742) all include additions and supplements that were not written by the Shl”a.
Amsterdam, 1717. First edition. [2], 335, 139: 130: 52 leaves. Page size: 21.6 cm. First part with 2 title pages, the first page completely decorated with bronze engravings. The Tehillim and Maamados sections feature separate title pages. The sefer bears the approbation of the Bach, Tosfos Yom Tov, the Rebbe Rabbi Heschel of Cracow and others.
Some tears with a defect in the Illustrated title page were artistically restored also a few page margins restored not affecting text. Moth holes in the margins of about thirty leaves, some of them restored, Bound in ornate binding.
Stefansky Sifrei Yesod #413
Total Pages of part 1 in Siddur HaShl”a = 335 = Numerical value of ש-ל-ה –
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The Bach’s Promise
The sacred attributes and segulos of the holy Siddur HaShl”a are well-known. Since its publication, faithful Jews, kabbalists, and the greatest tzaddikim and Chassidic masters strive to pray regularly from this siddur in order to merit the Bach’s promise that the prayers of one who davens from the Siddur HaShl”a will be answered.
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