"A Revelation of Ruach HaKodesh" – A Haskamah from the Holy Tzadik Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi of Parysov on the Segulah Commentary on Tehillim, Mikdash Me’at
The holy haskamah of the gaon and tzaddik, Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi of Parysov, zt”l, author of Ateres L’Rosh Tzaddik, on the segulah-laden commentary on Tehillim, Mikdash Me’at, by the gaon and tzaddik, Rabbi Aharon Walden. In his haskamah, the Alter Rebbe of Alexander, Rabbi Yechiel (father of the
Yismach Yisrael), wrote:
“…And my hope is that our brethren Bnei Yisrael will acquire this precious segulah… to bring blessing into their homes…”
Ruach HaKodesh in Action!
At the conclusion of the haskamah printed in the sefer, the following words appear:
“…And with Hashem’s help, when the sefer is published, I too will receive a copy…” However, in the original manuscript haskamah before us, this passage does not exist. It seems that the printers requested the Rebbe to write, as was customary, that he was accepting upon himself to purchase a copy of the sefer—so as to encourage others to buy it. However, the tzaddik, foreseeing his imminent passing, seemingly refused to add this line. Indeed, the printers apparently inserted it of their own accord. This serves as an astonishing testament to the far-seeing vision of the holy gaon, Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi, zt”l—a true wonder!
A Sacred Haskamah Penned Just Two Weeks Before the Rebbe’s Passing – Likely His Final Manuscript
This sacred letter was written merely two weeks before the passing of the Rebbe and appears to be his last known manuscript. The writing itself shows trembling and blurring, indicative of his great weakness.
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Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi Rabinowitz of Parysov (passed away in 1889) was among the great tzaddikim of Poland, a gaon in both the revealed and hidden Torah, and a grandson of the Yid HaKadosh of Peshischa. He was the leading disciple of the Saba Kadisha of Radoshitz and was also close to and a disciple of the holy gaon Rabbi Elazar of Kozhnitz, zt”l. After the passing of the Kozhnitzer Rebbe, the majority of his chassidim turned to Rabbi Yaakov Tzvi as their leader, and he became a Rebbe to thousands. He was revered as a beacon of light, and many flocked to him for guidance, blessings, and salvations.
In his final years, he resided in Parysov, where he is buried. His sons-in-law were the gaon and tzaddik Rabbi Meir Shalom of Kalushin and Rabbi Yitzchak Yeshaya of Tshov, son of the holy Divrei Chaim of Sanz, zt”l. His Torah thoughts were published in Ateres L’Rosh Tzaddik.
