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LOT 173:
Kodesh HaKodashim: The Admo"r of Tosh's Kapote
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Kodesh HaKodashim: The Admo"r of Tosh's Kapote
The Admo"r Meshulim Feish Segal Lowy of Tosh's white kapote. He would wear it for many years during the most elevated times of the year - the three pilgrimage festivals, during his uplifting glory-filled prayers to the late hours of the day and while conducting his pure tisches. Rare ritual item from one of the tzaddikim of recent generations.
Chassidic leaders revealed the great sanctity concealed within the personal belongings of tzaddikim and their ritual objects, and that they have the power to bring about great salvation. It is told in the name of Rabbi Mordechai of Nezkizh, that he said regarding the vessel given to him by his rabbi, Rabbi Michel of Zlotchov: “This vessel gives the power to perform miracles and wonders …” (Divrei Binah leaf 47). The source of the importance of the tzaddik’s personal belongings was brought long ago in the name of the Ba’al Shem Tov, by his grandson, the author of Degel Machaneh Ephraim (in parashat Bo): “… All that a person has – his slaves, his servants, his livestock and even all his vessels, are all his sparks, belonging to the root of his soul.” Even the Chata”m Sofer, who is not counted among Chassidim, writes in parashat Toldot: It can be understood from the Yerushalmi that a person’s garments are infused with the wearer’s sanctity, and he who wears them after him will be infused with the same spirit for the better or otherwise; this is the secret of his sons wearing them after him."
Refer to the Hebrew catalog text for a brief biography of Rabbi Meshulim Feish Segal Lowy.
Specifications: White kapote, very impressive, made by G&G in a large size. The kapote is similar in its shape to the Yerushalmi 'kittel' - but this one is far more regal and aristocratic, made of high-quality fabric, in the style of the Eastern European kapotes with the double line of buttons, and it was clearly sewn for one of the rabbinic leaders of the generation.
Very fine condition. Usage marks.
