Stefansky, Chassidic classics number 62.
Signature on the title page. of the famous Gaon Rabbi Avraham Binyamin Zev Wolf Hamburg.
Excellent condition, new binding.
Rabbi Avraham Binyamin Zev Wolf Hamburg (1770-1850) was a leading German rabbi in his generation. A close disciple of the Maharzach, author of ‘Bigdei Kehuna’, and his successor as rabbi and yeshiva dean of Fürth.
An outstanding Torah scholar and leader of German Jewry, he was also a wealthy figure. He authored ‘Shaar HaZekenim’ (two parts), ‘Simlat Binyamin and others’. A native of Fürth, he was raised and continued elevating himself there, later replacing his teacher the Maharzach in various functions, and after the latter’s passing, succeeding him in all his positions, as rabbi and yeshiva dean. He battled against the Reform movement, and during his tenure, the yeshiva was shut down due to his refusal to introduce secular subjects and transform it into a modern seminary for rabbinical training. He expended almost all his wealth on this battle.
He edified many disciples, including R. Yaakov Yukev Ettlinger, the ‘Aruch LaNer’. The Chatam Sofer in his letters to him addresses him as "The outstanding and renowned Torah scholar… a double-edged sword… first to speak up in every place…". The Ketav Sofer eulogized him: "The prominent Torah scholar, erudite and sharp… who served as yeshiva dean for many years in Fürth, he was the leading Torah scholar of the generation and a righteous man, pillar of the world, stood in the breach to stave off destructive forces, he gave up his life for Torah and fulfilled the commandment of loving G-d with all one’s being and possessions – even if He takes one’s life and wealth"
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