This manuscript, dating back to approximately 1879, begins with a series of beautifully crafted Hebrew poems celebrating Hanukkah. The verses are rich in imagery, evoking the heroism of the Maccabees, and the enduring miracle of Jewish survival and faith. These initial poems suggest that the manuscript may have been begun during the festival of Hanukkah, capturing the spiritual inspiration of that moment.
Written predominantly in Yiddish, with sections in Hebrew. The manuscript appears to evolve organically, transitioning from poetic expressions to prose, including moral teachings, stories, and possibly even diary-like entries of its author, whose identity remains unknown.
A couple Letters/ shorthand notes were found in the pouch of the front cover.
165 written sides
14.7cm
Great Condition, some stains, a few small marginal tears, original binding damaged.
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