Sefer Sharei Zion, with Seder Tikkun Chatzot of the famous Holy Rebbe Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz of Ribnitza.
The Rebbe was famous for his tremendous Avodah he put in daily reciting Tikkun Chatzot for hours on end, while sitting on the floor wearing a sack & ash.
Inscription on the flyleaf ‘‘This Sharei Zion belongs to the Tzadik of Rimnitz Shlita”
Right side of binding has a Kvittel from ”Mordechai Zev Ben Neca Liba Lehatzlacha”. This is the current Rebbe of Nikolsburg, who at the time lived a block away of the Rebbe & was very close to him, when the Rebbe lived on 16th Ave. in Borough Park, serving at times as his Meshamesh.
Other names also written.
The famous Holy Rebbe Chaim Zanvil Abramowitz of Ribnitz (Rimnitz), was a righteous and holy man considered by some as a "Tzaddik of the ancient generations". He was born in 1897 in Botosani, Romania, and was raised by Rabbi Avraham Matityahu of Shtefinehst, who had no children of his own, and considered him his "new creation".
From a young age, he lived a life of holiness and purity, eating little and immersing himself in frozen rivers as a form of ritual purification. He traveled extensively, risking his life under the Communist rule to circumcise Jewish children and even the children of high-ranking government officials, often without their fathers’ knowledge, and performing kosher slaughter.
He was known to break the layer of ice above the river and dive into the freezing water through the hole created, risking his life to do so. Even in his old age, he would immerse himself in the mikveh with incredible speed. He had two close friends in Russia with whom he studied many Sugyot in the Talmud (he said that he knew the entire Talmud with Rashi’s commentary by the age of 18), who would later become leaders of Israel: the Rebbes of Skver and Skulen.
He miraculously survived the Nazi regime, and during this time he became known as a "miracle worker" among the people. In 1973, he left Russia and settled in Israel and later in the United States, where he continued his unique work and teachings. Many who sought his guidance and blessings have experienced miracles and wonders through his intercession. The Ribnitzer Rebbe passed away in 1996, leaving behind many followers and admirers who continue to cherish his legacy by praying at his grave.
200 Leaves. 16.8 Cm.
Overall Great condition, some stains, original binding tape repaired.
Share this lot:
Lot #41