This volume is from my antique Hebrew book collection. The Shulchan Aruch, which means 'Set Table' is a code of Jewish law compiled in 1563 by Rabbi Yosef Karo. It is version of the Beit Yosef, a commentary that Rabbi Karo wrote on the Tur, with innovative rulings from the Ramo (Rabbi Moshe Isserles). Choshen … Continue reading Shulchan Aruch – Choshen Mishpat, Ostrowa 1804, with approbation of R’ Levi Yitzchok of Berdichev (Zelechow).
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Lechem Hapanim, by Rabbi Moshe Yekusiel Kaufman, Hanau 1716.
This book, from my antique books collection, is a rare commentary on Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh Deah by Rabbi Moshe Yekusiel Kaufman (circa 1661 - 1722). It is the first edition, printed in the author's lifetime in Hanau, a city in Hesse, Germany, east of Frankfort am Main. The book has many haskomos (approbations) from the … Continue reading Lechem Hapanim, by Rabbi Moshe Yekusiel Kaufman, Hanau 1716.
Darke Moshe, by Rabbi Moses Isserles (The Rema), First Edition, Furth, 1760.
This is a book from my antique book collection. Darke Moshe was written by the Rema, Rabbi Moses ben Israel Isserles, who was among the foremost halachic authorities. He is usually known for his glosses, called Mappah, on the Shulchan Aruch. The Rema’s work made the Shulchan Aruch acceptable to the Ashkenazim. He established a … Continue reading Darke Moshe, by Rabbi Moses Isserles (The Rema), First Edition, Furth, 1760.
Sefer Nachalat Zvi, by Rabbi Zvi HaCohen, Venice 1661.
This book, from my antique Hebrew book collection, was printed by the printer Bragadin in Venice in 1661 on the 100th anniversary of the printing of the Shulchan Aruch. It is a commentary on the Even HaEzer (literally stone of help) section of the Shulchan Aruch which is about Jewish family law, including marriage … Continue reading Sefer Nachalat Zvi, by Rabbi Zvi HaCohen, Venice 1661.
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