Bidspirit auction | RABBI YEHOSHUA HALBERSTAM (1878-WWII), REBBE

RABBI YEHOSHUA HALBERSTAM (1878-WWII), REBBE OF DOLINA - TWO BOOKS WITH HIS OWNERSHIP INSCRIPTIONS . PRI KODESH HILULIM BOUND WITH BEIS YISRAEL, BOTH AUTHORED BY RABBI TZVI HIRSH EICHENSTEIN OF ZIDATSHOV, with a number of signatures of Rabbi Yehoshua Halberstam of Dolina on flyleaves. One inscription gives his name and mother’s name, with a request for blessing: ‘Yehoshua Halberstam ben Miryam kibrius haguf ulehasmada gedola belimud ubecheishek gadol.’ Rabbi Yehoshua Halberstam, son of Rabbi Moshe of Bardiov and son-in-law of Rabbi Yehuda Tzvi Eichenstein of Dolina, whom he succeeded as rabbi and chassidic leader in 1909. Famous for his heartfelt prayers. Before being hung by the Nazis, he requested time to say the prayer of Nishmas, and his request was granted. Beis Yisrael: [2], 49 pp. large part of title page is missing. 18x24.5 cm. Condition is fairly good. Pri Kodesh Hilulim: [2], 27 pp. 18x24.5 cm. Condition: Generally good. Stained. Old binding.