| Author & Curator |
Shalom Dovber Levine. |
| Imprint |
Brooklyn, N.Y., USA, 2009. 423 pp.*, 122 pp., illustrations: 623 col., 78 b&w, 28.7 × 22.4 cm. Hebrew, with introduction and chapter summaries in English. |
| ISBN |
9780826606570 |
| Location |
Chabad-Lubavitch Library (Library of Agudas Chassidei Chabad Ohel Yosef Yitzchak) (2009) |
| Description |
A monumental presentation of highlights from the Library’s collection of more than 250,000 volumes and antiquities, a large percentage of which are connected to the Chabad Lubavitch movement—its Rebbes, philosophies and worldwide activities. Material presented in 15 sections, including: History of the Chabad Rebbes, Books and Publishing, Rare Manuscripts, Portraits and Photographs, Sacred and Historic Objects, Communities and Synagogues, and Engagement and Marriage. Introduction to the Library’s history, collections and display. Extensive entries for each item. 154 items. |
| Description |
The book was published on the occasion of the Library’s exhibition of many of these treasures. |
| main keywords |
CHABAD-LUBAVITCHCHABAD-LUBAVITCH LIBRARY, HISTORY OFHISTORICAL DOCUMENTSPHOTOGRAPHSPORTRAITS, RABBISPRINTED BOOKSRABBIS |
| minor keywords |
Head coverings, men’sHistorical photographsKetubbotShochetShtendersTalit neckbandTalmudTorah Arks |