Sefer ‘Ponim Me’iros’ with Signatures of the revered Rabbi Zvi Hirsch of Liska and his friend, the esteemed Gaon, author of ‘Kitzur Shulchan Aruch’
Sefer ‘Ponim Me’iros’, Volume Three, Responsa, Innovations, and Explanations on Tractates Kiddushin and Beitzah, by the eminent Rabbi Meir Eisenstadt, one of the early authorities and a disciple of the Magen Avrohom, and the teacher the Gaon Rabbi Yonasan Eibeschitz. – First edition in the author’s lifetime. Sulzbach, 1738.
This volume once belonged to two luminaries of Torah —
Rabbi Zvi Hirsch of Liska (1808-1874) and his close associate, the
venerable Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried (1804-1886), renowned for his ‘Kitzur Shulchan Aruch.’ The sefer bears their sacred signatures on the title page, symbolizing the camaraderie forged during their joint studies.
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The mutual respect and affection between Rabbi Zvi Hirsch and Rabbi Shlomo Ganzfried are evident in the latter’s work, ‘Lechem v’Simlah’, where he acknowledges Rabbi Zvi Hirsch’s Torah expertise.
This deep bond is further illuminated by Rabbi Zev Wolf Goldenberger in ‘Darchei Hayashar v’hatov’, offering insights into their scholarly companionship.
