by Rebbe Shneur Zalman of Liadi.
Slavita: [R. Moshe Shapira Rabbi of Slavita, 1796]. First edition.
Approbations by R. Meshulam Zushe of Anipoli (Hannipol) and R. Yehuda Leib HaKohen.
The book was first distributed in handwritten copies but after the mitnagdim intentionally spread fake copies, the Admor HaZaken decided to print the book and prohibit its reproduction for five years. Within less than forty years after the first edition, the Tanya was reprinted in more than ten editions in Russia and Poland, and from that time, it has been printed in thousands of editions all over the world, even in underground printing presses during wartime, under Communist rule in Russia and in printing presses in Arabic countries.
Leading Rebbes of all times lauded the importance and segula of Sefer HaTanya. R. Zusha of Annopol, who wrote an approbation for this first edition, writes: "With the Sefer HaTanya we will stride to greet Mashiach". R. Yehuda Leib HaCohen, who wrote the second approbation, said that the Tanya is like "incense" – a segula and cure for all the illnesses of the generation preceding Mashiach. When the book reached the hands of R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv, he announced in amazement: "A great wonder how such a powerful awesome G-d can enter such a small book…". The Magid of Kosienice said: "Sefer HaTanya is a book from Gan Eden".
Many segulot have been attributed to studying this book and even just possessing it. R. Zusha of Annopol and R. Levi Yitzchak of Berdychiv were accustomed to carrying it with them at all times. Chabad Rebbes instructed taking it while travelling as a segula for protection and deliverance. Studying this book is said to be a segula to prevent alien thoughts, for strengthening faith, for blessing and success and deliverance.
The book is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Book of "Benonim" (responses to many questions constantly asked… and proper counsel for all difficulties in the service to G-d).
Part II: "Based on the first paragraph of Kriat Shema" – Explanation of the fundaments of faith in the unity of G-d, according to the doctrine of the Baal Shem Tov.
Slavita, 1796.
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 622. Antique ownership inscriptions,
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