Sefer Petach Haohel, Zulzbach 1691. Lacking first 4 pages.
Good condition, original binding, lacking back cover.
Many Stamps, (49 stamps, on every page!) of the Holy Rebbi ”Simcha Bunim of Otwock son of hrh"k Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vorka, now in Otwock near Kartashev’, The Rabbi of Otwock Warka learned in this Sefer during the years he lived in Otwock, where he opened his courtyard to the Jews from all from over Poland and where he continued to bring salvation and work for the masses, especially those childless couples hoping for children.
The Holy Rebbi Simcha Bunim Kalish, was born in 1851, to the the Holy Rebbi Menachem Mendel of Vorka and grandson of the Holy Rabbi Yitzchok of Warka, the father of the Warka dynasty. In the year 1868 when he was only 17, his father passed away and he started leading the community after the elderly righteous from the generation mainly the Holy Rebbi Yaakov Arye of Tadzimin, called after him to sanctify the holy.
The righteous of his time, and their holy works, as they dug from the wells of the holy fathers a"h, Avraham, Yitchok, and at this time the grandson digging from the wellsprings of his father and impacting the power of the holy and pure and fear of heaven.
It was know for generations, the unique stringencies exceptional and rare of which they conducted, especially on Passover when they had a separate home which was closed all year with all utensils and clothing and all essential. Although there were many specifics and stringencies the joy for the commandments reigned throughout rays of light and warmth of love for all immeasurably.
His holy blessings circulated throughout Poland, and he was called the last years to live in Otwock – where he lead thousands in his courtyard, as all that left his lips – was fulfilled.
Rabbi Simcha Bunim had a very close relationship with the Rebbe of Sochotchov the ‘Avnei Nezer’, the Rebbe of Gur the ‘Sefat Emes’, the Gaon of Kutna Rabbi Yisrael Yehoshua Trunk, his cousin the Rebbe Rabbi Menachem of Amshinov, the Rebbe the ‘Divrei Bina’ of Biale.
At the end of his days he ascended again to Israel and settled in Tiberias until his passing in 1917, where his final resting place is a honorable place of salvation of prayers and blessings. Buried Close to his grave are many righteous of the future generation according to their will and request.
Also, stamp of "שמחה בינם ראיעווסקי ביאלאברזיג" grandson of the righteous of Otwock, son of the daughter of the Rebbetzin Mrs Tzivia and the Holy Rabbi Yeshaye Elimelech who was Rabbi of the city of Białobrzegi.[this grandson himself was born after many years of waiting and after a special blessing from the Holy Rabbi Mendel of Otwock who promised them on the eve of Yom Kippur their salvation, on the condition that they don’t involve doctors].
Antique marginal note signed: Eliyahu son of Nathan of ….. near bay…..
Antique inscription: Belongs to the Parnes & Manhig Naftali Bloch from …..
