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Batei Midrashot & Other Works by Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer – First Editions - Batei Midrashot – A collection of small Midrashim from ancient manuscripts, compiled, edited, and published with notes, corrections, references, and introductions by Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer. Jerusalem, 1893-1897 (First Edition). Includes four volumes: Beit I: Four sections, including Seder Rabba D’Bereishit, Midrash Ta’amei Chasirot V’Yeterot (Version A), and various other Midrashim. 1893. Beit II: Six sections, including Agada on the Sons of Yaakov, Beraita Ma’aseh Merkava, Midrash Rabbi Akiva, Aggadah of the Messianic Era, and more. 1894. Beit III: Eight sections, including Midrash Ta’amei Chasirot V’Yeterot (Version B), Midrash Asfa, Midrash Yelamdenu, and others. 1895. Beit IV: Eight sections, including Midrash Shnei Ktuvim, Three Pesiktot, Midrash on Parashat Re’eh, Shoftim, and Ki Tetze, Midrash Shocher Tov, and more. 1897. Bound with: Midrash Chasirot V’Yeterot – A Midrashic commentary on the missing and extra letters in the Torah, Prophets, and Writings, published for the first time based on manuscripts from Parma and Egypt. Jerusalem, 1899. 56 pages. Bound with: Sefer Kohelet Shlomo – A collection of Responsa of the Geonim, particularly Rav Sherira Gaon, Rav Hai Gaon, and Rabbi Yitzchak Alfasi (Rif), published for the first time from manuscripts with notes, corrections, references, and an introduction. Jerusalem, 1899. 122 pages. Bound with: Genzei Yerushalayim – A compilation of Torah insights, wisdom, poetry, and historical accounts of Jews in ancient times, from rare manuscripts of the early sages, with commentary, notes, and an introduction by Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer. Booklet A. Jerusalem, 1896. 58 pages. Significance of Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer Rabbi Shlomo Aharon Wertheimer was a renowned dayan (rabbinic judge), Torah scholar, and prolific author, known for his pioneering work in uncovering ancient Jewish manuscripts, particularly as one of the first to publish texts from the Cairo Geniza. His books cover all fields of Torah study, and his meticulous work in transcribing and editing rare manuscripts has preserved invaluable Midrashic and Halachic traditions. Condition A significant and valuable volume in very good condition.