Sefer Divrei Chaim Part 1 on Torah & Part 2 on Moadim, By Rebbe Chaim Halberstam of Sanz. Svaliava, 1912. Second Edition.
Several stamps of the personal stamp of Rabbi Yeshaya Steiner of Kerestir (1851–1925). "ישעי’ בן מו"ה משה ז"ל שהי’ משמש בקודש אצל הרה"צ מליסקא זי"ע ב’ קערעסטיר".
Ownership inscription in pencil ”Belongs to Harav Hatzadik Moreinu Abraham Steiner…”
Stamps of Rabbi Naftali Gross, Son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Steiner of Kerestir.
Stamps of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kahana of Kerestir & Humenné, Son-in-law of Rebbe Avraham Steiner of Kerestir.
Signature of Rabbi Naftali Landau, Son of Rabbi Yisrael Abraham Alter Landau rabbi of Edeleny, the Son-in-law of Rebbi Yeshaya of Kerestir.
Signature of Chana Steiner the daughter of Rebbe Avraham Steiner of Kerestir.
Stamps of The Holy Rebbi Meshulam Feish Segal Lowy from the time he served as rabbi of Tosh, Hungary shortly after the Holocaust.
The famous Holy Rebbi Yeshaya of Kerestir. The Meshamesh of the Holy Rebbi Tzvi Hirsch of Liska. The following was written on his portrait, which was published after his passing: A good-hearted man, who loved all creation and pitied the poor and the needy, a holy Tzaddik Rav … modest and Chassid, true and loyal… a wonder-worker, whose house was like that of Avraham Avinu, one of a kind, the Rav of Yisroel Rabbeinu Yeshaya Steiner. Passed away on the third of Iyar 1925.
Known by all as “Reb Shaya’le Kerestirer, ” He was renowned as a pillar of charity and kindness. His home was open to all; he hosted many guests at his meals and distributed large sums to charity. He was a close disciple of Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch of Liska and was ordained by the Admorim of Sanz and Nadvorna. His name spread far and wide as a holy miracle-worker, bringing thousands to his door for help and salvation. To this day, thousands of Jews flock to his grave to pray for help, guidance and salvation.
The Holy Rebbe Avraham Steiner of Kerestir (1883-1927), succeeded his father as Rebbe of Kerestir. He continued his father’s exceptional acts of kindness and hospitality. His home too was frequented by throngs of Jews from throughout Hungary, who sought his advice, amulets and salvations. After his untimely passing, his son-in-law R. Meir Yosef Rubin (m. 1944) succeeded him as Rebbe of Kerestir.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kahana of Kerestir & Humenné was a grandson of the Orchos Chaim of Spinka and son-in-law of Rabbi Avremele, son of Rabbi Yeshayale of Kerestir. His wedding took place in Kerestir in 1922, following which he remained to live near his holy father-in-law and grandfather for three years until Rabbi Yeshayale’s passing in 1925.The famous Holy Rebbi Yeshaya of Kerestir.
Rabbi Naftali Landau succeeded his father as rabbi of Edeleny. He was killed in the Holocaust in 1944 Hy”d.
The Holy Rebbi Meshulam Feish Segal Lowy [1921-2015] was the fourth Admo"r of Tosh Chassidism (which numbers thousands of Chassidim around the world). He was the elder Admo"r of our generation, a remnant of the generation of knowledge [דור דעה]. The story of his life was entirely sanctity, Torah and prayer, alongside enormous acts of charity and loving kindness. His service running tisches was an awesome, glorious sight.
At around 12 midnight, he washed his hands ritually for the morning meal, and this would be the only meal he ate the entire day. His ritual hand-washing extended over a very long time (The Admo"r of Skver said about this: It is known in the name of the Ba’al Shem Tov that the secret of ritual hand-washing is revealed to only one unique in his generation, and when the Ohr HaChaim passed away, it was revealed to the Ba’al Shem Tov. In our generation, the master of the secret of ritual hand-washing is the Tosher Rebbe).
The mitzvah of charity was a special chapter in his life of sanctity, and the charity he distributed was unmatched even in previous generations. All the "pidyon" monies he received were distributed to the needy, with his attendants looking on longingly. A story is told about a very wealthy person who came to the Admo"r for a blessing and left an envelope with a check for a huge sum, in the tens of thousands of dollars, for pidyon nefesh. After he left the Admo"r, he stayed a short while and spoke with the attendants. When he turned to his car to go home, another Jew approached him to ask him for a lift, and he gladly agreed. On their way, the wealthy man saw his passenger open an envelope – the very envelope he had left with the Admo"r. Apparently this passenger was needy, had gone in to see the Admo"r after him, and the Admo"r had given him the envelope as is.
The Rebbe was known for his tremendous devotion to Hashem; a saying is known in his name: "If only I had as many dollars as the number of times a day I consider that ‘Hash-m is all there is, there is nothing besides Him, ‘ I would be a very wealthy man." Many wonders were worked via him on a daily basis, and Divine inspiration spoke through his mouth. His Torah thoughts were printed in the series Avodat Avodah.
Signature: Dov Lefkowitz, Újhely.
[2], 80, [2], [2]. 116 Leaves. 24.1 Cm.
Please see Hebrew description for stories describing the connection between the Holy author the Divrei Chaim of Sanz & Rebbe Yeshaya of Kerestir.
Overall in Good Condition, water stains to the binding & last page, ink stains, signs of usage, light marginal tears, original binding with new leather spine.
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