Tefillos by the
Baal Shem Tov!
Maaneh Lashon
First Edition.
Shklov, C 1813
Complete, impressive copy!
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Order of prayers to be recited at the burial sites of tzaddikim composed by
“The rabbi and renowned genius, holy man of G-d, candle of Israel and right pillar, Moreinu Harav Yisrael Baal Shem Tov”. This sefer was “printed based on texts found near the resting place of the holy Admor Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev.”
First edition, and extremely rare copy! To the best of our knowledge, this sefer has never before appeared at auction.
Contents:
1. Seder Techinos U’bakashos – Requests and supplications recited at the burial sites of tzaddikim, composed by Rabbi Yisrael Baal Shem Tov.
“Copied letter for letter as found in the holy resting place of the famous genius and holy man of G-d, Moreinu Harav Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev” (sides 1-18).
2. “Essay to Understand the Concept of Prayer at the Tombs of Tzaddikim” by the Mitteler Rebbe, Rabbi Dov Ber Schneerson (sides 19-29).
3. Letter of Condolences by the Admor Hazakein to the residents of Eretz Yisrael following the passing of the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitepsk, with commentary on the letter (sides 29-31).
Maaneh Lashon was accepted among Chassidic congregations as the fundamental book of prayers to be recited at the burial sites of tzaddikim throughout the ages.
Admorim, chassidim and the pious would pilgrimage to the burial sites of tzaddikim, recite these prayers and chapters of Tehillim, following the order established in Maaneh Lashon.
This sefer was most widely disseminated among Lubavitcher chassidim, after the Mitteler Rebbe instructed his chassidim to recite it at the tziyun of his father, the Admor Hazakein. In 1812, the Admor Rayatz printed copies of this sefer in order to avail it to his chassidim who came to pray in the Ohel of the Baal Hatanya. Following the passing of the Rayatz, his son-in-law, the Admor Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, reprinted Maaneh Lashon so it could also be recited in the Ohel of the Rayatz.
The Lubavitcher Rebbe would recite this order of prayers whenever visiting the tziyun, and this custom is perpetuated by chassidim who pilgrimage to any of their sacred sites until this very day.
Contents of Prayers:
Prayers recited at a cemetery; order of chapters of Tehillim; order of Viduy “Ribon Ha’olamim”; “Shalom alecha Adoneinu, Moreinu v’Rabbeinu” prayer; chapters of Tehillim; passages from the Zohar.
When reciting Maaneh Lashon, it is customary to also recite Pidyon Nefesh at the burial site of the Admorim (side 11).
The present first edition of Maaneh Lashon has several variances from the current widespread edition.
Shklov, after 1813 (year of the Baal Hatanya’s passing). [31] sides. Page size: 23×18 cm. Instructions and customs in Yiddish. Thick, high-quality paper. Good condition. Attractive new leather binding.
Side [10] begins the page numbering of a new pamphlet (the essay and letter), which was also disseminated separately. In the present item, we have both sections complete and in good condition.
Stefansky, Sifrei Chassidus #354
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