Bidspirit auction | Extremely Rare – Sefer Yoreh

Extremely Rare – Sefer Yoreh Chataim – Lemberg, 1837 (תקצ”ז) This is a rare and significant work titled Sefer Yoreh Chataim, printed in Lemberg (Lvov) in 1837 (תקצ”ז). The book includes a unique combination of spiritual and ethical teachings, with content such as: Notrikon Na'im (a mystical interpretation based on abbreviations), Chibut HaKevar (the process of soul purification after death), The Tzavah (Will) of Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid, a foundational text in Jewish ethical literature, In addition, the book contains Sefer Derech Tovim, a work related to spiritual teachings and ethical behavior. At the end of the book, there is a Shir (song) by Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz, adding a poetic and devotional element to the work. The book was printed in Lemberg, with the printing year and location confirmed by Friedberg in his Bibliography of Jewish Books (Volume 10, Item 473). Pages: 20 Condition: Good. The book is printed on light blue paper and features uneven page trimming. There are a few small wormholes that do not significantly affect the text. The book is in overall good condition, with a new, stamped binding. This edition of Sefer Yoreh Chataim is an exceptional find due to its rarity and the mystical, ethical teachings it contains. It was printed in the early 19th century in Lemberg, a major Jewish center in Eastern Europe. The content, especially the inclusion of the will of Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid and the ethical teachings of Derech Tovim, has had a lasting influence on Jewish thought. Given its rarity and historical importance, Sefer Yoreh Chataim is a valuable collector's item for those interested in Jewish mystical literature, ethics, and the legacy of key Jewish figures such as Rabbi Yehuda HaChassid and Rabbi Yonatan Eibeshitz.