The Shulchan Aruch of the Tzaddikim of the Radomsk Dynasty – A Sacred Legacy of Radomsk Chassidus!
Shulchan Aruch (Mageni Eretz), Orach Chaim, with Commentaries, in Two Volumes, Lviv, 1880.
This is a copy belonging to the Radomsk dynasty, passed down from father to son,
beginning with the holy Tzaddik, the
Tiferes Shlomo of Radomsk. Throughout the books are annotations in handwriting, likely by one of the great Tzaddikim of the Radomsk family (and possibly one by the Chessed LeAvraham).
This is a truly rare and sacred copy – it has passed through generations, continuing even into our times.
Within this Shulchan Aruch, the Tiferes Shlomo of Radomsk dedicated tremendous effort and focus on his profound study. After his passing, it was passed to his son, the Chessed LeAvraham of Radomsk. Following his untimely death in 1892, it moved to his brother, the great and diligent Tzaddik, Rabbi Tzvi Meir, who served as the Av Beis Din of Radomsk. After Rabbi Tzvi Meir’s passing, it passed on to his son, Rabbi Yehoshua Nahum Cohen, who gave it to his brother, the great Tzaddik Rabbi Yitzchak Mordechai Cohen, Av Beis Din of Plavna.
The book contains ownership inscriptions and seals from the great Tzaddikim, including the Tiferes Shlomo, the Chessed LeAvraham, and Rabbi Tzvi Meir Cohen of Radomsk, along with the
signatures of their sons, Rabbi Yitzchak Mordechai Cohen and Rabbi Yehoshua Nahum Cohen. There is also a handwritten note from Rabbi Yehoshua Nahum, stating that he exchanged this book with his brother Rabbi Yitzchak Mordechai in 1904.
Additionally, there is a
handwritten annotation by Rabbi
Shlomo of Elkush, the son of the Chessed LeAvraham.
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The Tiferes Shlomo of Radomsk (1801–1866), a Tzaddik and genius in both revealed and hidden Torah, was known for his immense brilliance. It is said that he knew the entire Ohr HaChaim by heart. At the age of 15, he had already authored multiple scholarly works, including a complete commentary on Masechta Ktubot. A famous story tells that he blew the shofar and revived the dead with his sound, which led to his fame as a wonderworker. Later, he was drawn to the path of Chassidus and became a disciple of the holy Rebbe of Radashitz, among others. His fame as a Torah scholar and leader spread, with thousands seeking his counsel, advice, and blessings. His seminal work, Tiferes Shlomo, is a widely respected commentary on the Torah and Jewish festivals.
Rabbi Avraham Yissachar Ber Cohen of Radomsk (1843–1892), son of the Tiferes Shlomo, was his successor in guiding the Radomsk Chassidim. His greatness is described by the Menuchas Elazar of Munkatch, who mourned his passing, praising his Torah scholarship, piety, and the many who found solace and salvation through his teachings.
Rabbi Tzvi Meir of Radomsk (1841–1902), son of the Tiferes Shlomo, continued his father’s legacy as the rabbi of Radomsk. He was a great scholar in both revealed and hidden Torah, with an extensive library of rare books and manuscripts. Upon his death, his passing was eulogized by his nephew, the Kneses Yechezkel of Radomsk.
Rabbi Yitzchak Mordechai Cohen of Plavna (1887–1939), a great Tzaddik, was known for his piety and his vast scholarship. His works, such as Ataras Shlomo, Ohel Shlomo, and Ataras Tiferes, reflect his deep devotion to his grandfather’s Torah.
Rabbi Yehoshua Nahum Cohen (born 1889), the youngest son of Rabbi Tzvi Meir, moved to Eretz Yisrael as per the advice of Torah leaders. He continued to spread the teachings of his grandfather, the Tiferes Shlomo, and had a significant impact on the Chassidus of Radomsk in the Holy Land.
