Important Discovery
Manuscript of Chidushim from
Rabbi Yehonoson Eibishitz
written by his Talmid.
Metz 1750
Important manuscript of Chidushei Torah by Rabbi Yehonoson Eibishitz author of Urim VeTumim and Yearos Devash, with never-before- published material in halacha and aggada (see below).
The manuscript contains 289 pages of Chidushei Torah by the great Gaon Rabbi Yehonoson Eibishitz, includes chidushim on talmud, chidushim on chumash, responses in halacha, derashos, hespedim, and special piyutim.
The manuscript also includes replicas of the text found on ancient tombstones in Pappenheim (see below).
New Discoveries and Findings:
Two unknown responses in halacha! one is a teshuvah on the topic of Even Haezer a response to a question from his talmid Rabbi Elyokum Getshlik Vonfreiden Ab”d of Kunitz , the other teshuvah is regarding a Shofar engraved with the sacred name of Hashem.
Two unknown compositions revealed here for the very first time of poems composed by Rabbi Yehonoson Eibishitz one; praising Hashem’s greatness and kindness – Ato Elokim BaShomayim UvEretz [you are the G-od of the heaven and earth]. The second song praises the Torah. It is titled “Toras Hashem Temima ”.
Additionally, to the best of our knowledge, throughout the manuscript there are chidushim in halacha and aggada never-seen-before.
Also, There are multiple differences from the known printed version in the wording and in the titles of the Derashos. Three derashos that were printed in Yaaros Devash (for example the title in the manuscript written on page 7a stated ‘this was delivered in 1745 (which is the accurate date) in contrast to was printed in Yaaros Devash Vol. 1 Derush 13 were it dates the derasha to 1746. The title in the manuscript written on page 86b is more detailed then what is printed in Yaros Devash Vol. 2 Derush 3.
Manuscripts content:
Chidushim and Derashos: pages 1-137
Responses in Halacha: pages 138-139
Piyut of Taryag Mitzvos: pages 141-144 (printed later Prague 1765)
Four Piyutim: pages 144b -145b
Ayeles Ahavim VeYaalas Chen – 22 stanzas, 88 lines. Begins with title description ‘This song was established and composed by the famous genius our master, rabbi and teacher……., on the lengthy galus and the humiliating state of the Torah, describing how Knesses Yisroel yearns for salvation and Ruach Hakodesh replies: do not give up hope for the redemption will come soon in our days Amen.
(printed by the author in his sefer Luchos Eidus 1715 p. 62-64)
Ato Elokim BaShomayim UvEretz . Song praising Hashem in Alphabetical order, 24 lines. Unknown.
Toras Hashem Temima, song praising the Torah, 7 stanzas, 22 lines. Unknown
Ato Yitzri HoRa Ma Tevakesh Mimeni, song in alphabetical order in the form a debate with the Yetzer Hora. 8 stanzas 25 lines (printed with errors in Hapardes, Cracow 1831 this manuscript contains the complete and correct version.
Replicas of Pappenheim Tombstones:
on page 146a – a rare historical document of great value containing replicas of 16 ancient tombstones from the 4th century. On top of it it is written, ‘this i have copied from the manuscript the late chasid Rabbi Nosson Nota Zt”l from Pussweiler who received this letter from the Sliach Tzibbur Rabbi Pesach Pappenheim, on the top of the list Rabbi Pesach wrote “today Wendensday 11th of Elul 1717 i have recorded a list of ancient tombstones which are found here in the cemetery of Pappenheim community.
Page 147a: Table of contents of chidushim until page 49a.
Page 148a: Owners signature – ‘this book belongs to the lad [bachur] Henley Feichtvongin, one of the steady guests at the table of my Rabbi the Gaon Ab”d and Rosh Yeshiva of Metz
The famous Gaon Rabbi Yehonoson Eibishitz (c.1694-1794) author of Urim VeTumim, Yearos Devash and other sefarim. Was known throughout the diaspora of Israel for his profound genius, his sharpness, his righteousness and holiness, whose name is carried in adoration and admiration beyond comparison by all the generations. Every expression of praise was tied to his name, until the ‘Yishmach Moshe’ said that if he would live in the generation of the Rambam and the Rashba he would have been like them (Chayei Yonason O’ 25)
The Admor of Komarna wrote in the name of his Rabbe Rabbi Tzvi Hersh of Zidichov that he said ‘On the genius of the man of Hashem, our Rabbi Yehonatan, who merited to see Eliyahu Ha’Novie [prophet], who is capable of uttering his praises??, It would be an honor for me to be the dust under his feet’ (Netiv Mitzvotich, The Path of Faith, Chapter 6)
Metz circa 1750. Page count: 145 leaves (289 written pages) + 37 blank leaves. Size: 23*17 cm neat and nice handwriting. Good condition. Partial parchment cover.
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