Lot 112:

Meor Yaakov, With a Dedication by the Pnei Menachem of Ger

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Meor Yaakov, Chidushim and elucidations by the Gaon Rabbi Yaakov Meir Biderman, edited and published by his grandson, the Pnei Menachem of Ger. HaIvri Press, Jerusalem, [1956]. With a dedication handwritten by the Pnei Menachem, the publisher.

142, [2] pp. 22 cm. On the flyleaf, a dedication handwritten and signed by the Pnei Menachem.

The Gaon Rabbi Yaakov Meir Biderman [1871-1941] the son-in-law of the Sefas Emes of Ger and the father-in-law of his great brother-in-law the Imrei Emes of Ger and the Beis Yisroel of Ger. A great Gaon who edited the books of the Sefas Emes. Was a member of Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah and one of the leaders of Agudas Yisroel. His only surviving grandson is the Pnei Menachem of Ger.

The Admor the Pnei Menachem of Ger [1926-1996] the youngest son of the Imrei Emes of Ger, one of the leaders of the recent generation and of Chareidi Jewry. Served as the Rosh Yeshiva of Sefas Emes since 1957, and after the passing of his brother-in-law Rabbi Yitzchok Meir Hacohen Levin, who was president of Agudas Yisroel, became the leader of the national center of the movement. He stood by his brothers the Admorim the Beis Yisroel and the Lev Simcha of Ger and for years, toiled for the establishment of the Torah institutions of Chassidus Ger. For many years he served as a member of Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah and he was one of its main speakers in all public gatherings. During his last years, he served as leader of thousands of Jews until his passing hours after the end of the Purim Tish in his Beit Midrash.

Simple original binding. Stains. Slightly loose spine. Good condition.

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