Auction 3
Lot 066:
With translation and commentary. This book is the beginning of a huge project that Rabbi Ziskind did not manage to complete—printing the whole Shas mishnayot with a translation and exegesis. This project won lots of praise for its exact translation and long commentary that sheds light on the Mishnah via the Rishonim, with a large number of diagrams, illustrations, and pictures. Rav Ziskind only actually managed to print 4 volumes. RavZiskin (1878-1938) was an important author, born in Poland, studied at the Volozhin yeshiva. Also studied secular studies, linguistics and philosophy at universities in Germany, France, and Switzerland. He served as rabbi of the Cardiff, Wales community (UK). He was active in Zionist organizations, and was appointed a founder of the moshav Karkur. He was a prolific author and published many articles in a few languages, on current events and religious issues. He was also a participant in the rejuvenation of Hebrew children’s literature. Generally good condition. Original binding somewhat disconnected. Water stains.
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