Manuscript:
Likutei Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin
Berditchev, 1875
Rare and important manuscript of holy Torah novellae as heard from Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin,
written in Berditchev, 1875.
The manuscript, written in beautiful scribal handwriting is divided into two parts:
Part One: (Pages 1-28) Includes long passages heard from Rabbi Yisrael between the years 1824–1826. This took place during his tenure as Rebbe in Ruzhin, before his imprisonment.
Part Two: (Pages 29-53) Includes shorter novellae.
This relatively early manuscript was written only twenty-four years following the passing of the Admor Rabbi Yisrael.
The Admor Rabbi Yisrael of Ruzhin did not record his teachings in writing. These were only recorded later by his disciples. He once remarked that while everyone was writing and creating treatises, he invested in educating his children. His novellae were first published in the sefer ‘Irin Kadishin’, a short compilation published in 1885. ‘Irin Kadishin’ was recently republished in an expanded edition by Rabbi Yitzchak Flintenstein, son of the Kapischnitzer Rebbe who included additional Torah novellae excerpted from other manuscripts. However, he does not include novellae from this present manuscript.
Page Count: [1], 53 leaves.
Size: 19 x 16 cm.
Condition: Thick lined paper, fine and aligned handwriting, title page in black and purple ink with decorated frame. Excellent condition. Original worn binding. Very important and rare.
Provenance: Catalog Genazym 6
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