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Kabbalistic Commentary Handwritten by Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Shklow, Disciple of the Vilna Gaon – The Secret of the Ten Days of Repentance - Leaf handwritten by the kabbalist R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow, prominent disciple of the Vilna Gaon, leader and founder of the Ashkenazi Yishuv in Jerusalem in the early 19th century. Complete, profound kabbalistic discourse, in the autograph handwriting of the author, R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow. The discourse explains the esoteric meaning of the Ten Days of Repentance and other kabbalistic concepts – creation, the 620 pillars of light (a basic concept in the kabbalistic teachings of the Vilna Gaon), the root of repentance and the 49 gates of understanding. [We do not know whether this content has been published]. R. Menachem Mendel of Shklow (d. 1827), prominent kabbalist, close disciple of the Vilna Gaon in the final two years of the latter's life. He led the first group of the disciples of the Vilna Gaon in their immigration to Eretz Israel, and founded the Perushim community in Jerusalem. [1] leaf (2 written pages). Approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Worming. Marginal tears and wear.