Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Rare 254-year-old Jewish manuscript found in Bnei Brak home
An exceptional Hebrew manuscript dating back to 1770 was recently uncovered in a house in Bnei Brak. The manuscript was penned by Rabbi Shabtai Marshakov, who meticulously recorded the teachings and practices of the Baal Shem Tov – the founder of Hasidism. The homeowner's grandfather, who was an avid collector of ancient sacred texts, purchased the manuscript during his lifetime.
The 237-page document is written on thick, well-preserved paper. It was crafted over two and a half centuries ago in what is now Ukraine and Moldova by Rabbi Shabtai of Rashkov, a disciple of the Baal Shem Tov. Rabbi Shabtai was known for his transcription of numerous Kabbalah and Hasidic books. This particular manuscript went on to form the foundation for one of the most pivotal works in Hasidic and Kabbalistic literature: Rabbi Shabtai's prayer book, which was published in 1794, 24 years after the manuscript's completion. This prayer book serves as a primary reference for the Hasidic prayer tradition and numerous Hasidic customs.
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