Derech Pikudecha by Rabbi Zvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov, the Bnei Issachar (chassidut). First edition, Lemberg 1851. Copy from the old Beit Midrash of Vizhnitz in Tzfat.

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A commentary on 613 mitzvot, how to carry them out in thought, speech, and action, printed with an exegesis on 58 mitzvot in line with the ‘two lives’ of our rabbis, the rest of the work was lost. By Admor Rabbi Zvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov, the Bnei Issachar, printed on the order of Rabbi Shmuel Shapira, the author’s son. Stefanski Chassidut 140. [1], 74, 65-66, 79-91 leaves (the page numbering is messed up). Leaf 25 is partially missing and almost completely torn. The title page has a tear with missing text, is repaired, and a number of last pages as well, moth holes, fair to good condition.

Stamps “this belongs to the Beit Midrash of the Admor shlita Vizhnitz Menachem Mendel in Tzfat”, and inscription “estate of Rabbi Noach bar Dov (Yardovitz).”

Rabbi Zvi Elimelech of Dinov (1783-1841), one of the great chassidic leaders, known primarily by the title the Bnei Yisaschar after the name of his books that are known for their holiness and were especially beloved by the great chassidic leaders of all the generations. In addition, he wrote a large range of books on all disciplines of the Torah – Igra D’Pirka, Derech Pikudecha, Ma’ayan Ganim and others.

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