Bidspirit auction | Ye'alzu Chassidim. Jerusalem, 1883

Ye'alzu Chassidim. Jerusalem, 1883 - Ye'alzu Chassidim  - commentary on  Sefer Chassidim attributed to Rabbi Yehudah HeChassid, by Rabbi Eliezer Papo. Abridged version and explanation of Sefer Chassidim [by Rabbi Yehudah HeChassid] including glosses by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azoulay - the Chid”a, in Brit Olam . Rabbi Eliezer Papo [1786-1828], author of  Pele Yo'etz , served as rabbi of Silistra, Bulgaria. His son writes: ”He afflicted himself astonishingly by fasting, and flogging each and every night in which supplications [תחנונים] are recited. Sackcloth and ashes, thorns and immersions ... and snow-immersion.” He was known as a wonder-worker. Just prior to his passing away, he declared that anyone who prostrates himself at his grave after ritual immersion, recital of psalms and prayer with intent - will be granted salvation and mercy. Kabbalist Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto conducts annual mass pilgrimage to his grave site in Bulgaria, accompanied by wealthy tycoons and influential leaders. [5], 125 leaves. 20 cm. Fine condition. Aging stains. Ancient owners' signatures in Oriental script and stamps. Old binding.