Kitzurim VeHe’arot LeSefer Likutei Amarim, with a dollar bill, received from Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Brooklyn NY: Kehot publication, Erev Rosh Hashana, 29th Elul 1989. Marking the two hundredth birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s fortieth year as rebbe.
On the inside of the cover of the Kuntress and on the accompanying Dollar bill it is written by R’ Chaim Tzvi Konikov:
On The Kuntress: "I have received this Sefer From the Holy Hands of his Honor and Holiness the Admo"r Shlit"a, On the eve of the 29th of Elul , 1989 along with One Dollar for the celebration of the 200th Birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek, may his merit be a protection for us"
On The Dollar Bill: "I have received this Dollar from the Holy Hands of his Honor and Holiness the Admo"r Shlit"a, along with the Sefer "Kitzurim VeHe’arot" for the sefer "Kitzurim VeHe’arot LeSefer Ha’Tania On the eve of the 29th of Elul, 1989"
Third publication of the booklet, with summaries, comments, glosses and commentary on the Tanya, compiled from the writings of the Tzemach Tzedek, with additions by Rebbe Rashab and the Lubavitcher Rebbe; first compiled by the rebbe and printed in 1948.
The booklet was distributed by the rebbe, together with a dollar bill, on Thursday 29th Elul 1989, Erev Rosh Hashana 5750, on the occasion of the two-hundredth birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek (29th Elul 1789-1989). Inscription inside front wrapper: "From the rebbe, 28th Elul 1989". Inscription on dollar bill: "From the rebbe".
The Distribution:
On the night before Rosh Hashana, 1989, following the Minchah and Mariv prayers, the rebbe turned to face the crowd which filled the synagogue and gave a Sichain in honor of the final day of the year and the 200th birthday of the Tzemach Tzedek. The rebbe then proceeded to spend over three hours personally distributing to each and every person present, the booklet which had been published for this occasion, together with a dollar-bill.
Provenance: R’ Chaim Tzvi Konikov.
XI, 180 pages.
22.8 cm.
Excellent condition.
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