Auction 62 Judaica - Books, Manuscripts, Rabbinical Letters, Ceremonial Art
Aug 28, 2018 (Your local time)
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LOT 236:

Manuscript of the Chafetz Chaim – Sections of Notes in Preparation for the Book Likutei Halachot on Tractate Sota

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Leaf containing notes (approx. 27 lines) handwritten by R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin, author of Chafetz Chaim, Mishna Berura and Likutei Halachot.
Preliminary notes (drafts), from the arrangement of Likutei Halachot on Tractate Sota, with many variations in comparison to the printed book.
The great R. Yisrael Meir HaKohen of Radin (1837-1933, Otzar HaRabbanim 12262), leader of the Jewish people, was known as the Chafetz Chaim, after the name of his first book. He was the dean of the Radin yeshiva and author of many halachic and ethical books, including: Mishna Berura, Shemirat HaLashon, Ahavat Chessed and dozens more. One of his greatest enterprises was Likutei Halachot, a complement to Hilchot HaRav Alfas by the Rif, with a clear and concise commentary, compiled from books of the Rishonim. The Rif's book was written on Talmudic topics which are currently relevant and applicable. Likutei Halachot covers topics relating to the Temple and its services, which are not practiced at the present time. The objective of the Chafetz Chaim in publishing this book was to encourage the study of topics pertaining to the Temple services and offerings, thereby bolstering the yearning for the rebuilding of the Temple, speedily in our times.
[1] leaf. Approx. 17X20.5 cm. Written on both sides. Fair condition. Stains and wear. Tears to the folds, professionally repaired.

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