Bidspirit auction | Very Rare: Kol David -

Very Rare: Kol David - Eulogy on the Death of Rabbi Yehoshua of Belz. Lvov, 1894. First Edition. Sefer Kol Dodi, by R. David Zaller. Lemberg, 1894. Only Edition. Eulogy on Maran the Holy Rebbe Yehoshua Rokeach of Belz -The Mitteler Belzer Rebbe, The eulogy was printed a short time after the Rebbe's death.  Rabbi Yehoshua (Yehoshual'e) Rokeach [1823-1894]: ”The Middle Rebbe” was the second Rebbe of the Belz dynasty. Upon his fathers death in 1855, despite being the youngest son, he was appointed as Rabbi of the village of Belz and as the Rabbi and leader and the multitudes of Belz chassidim throughout Europe and the entire world. Served as Rebbe for close to forty years until his death. Considered one of the foremost chassidic leaders in Europe at the time. It was during his time that the Belz chassidut became one of the largest chassidic groups. Known as a miracle worker, and thousands of people flocked to him to receive his blessing and be saved.  2 title pages. Size: 14.5 cm Pages : 18 Condition: Very fine condition, antique binding.