The seforim that were on the bookshelves in the Rebbe’s room have a unique standing. They were seforim that were not taken from the library and returned, but rather, ones that remained on hand for the Rebbe to use or reference whenever needed. And as such, they provide a fascinating window into the subjects the Rebbe held dear.
After noting the “basics,” such as Shas, Mishnayos, Mikraos Gedolos, Medrash, Rambam, Tur, and Shulchan Aruch, essential halachah seforim such as [Sh”A Harav,] Aruch Hashulchan, and Mishnah Berurah, the main works of Kabbalah, including the Zohar and Kisvei Ha’Arizal, and many of the works of the Chabad Rebbeim, one cannot help but notice the obvious chavivus the Rebbe had toward encyclopedic works.
A closer look will show the authors and gedolei Yisroel whom the Rebbe held in high esteem. It is well known that the Rebbe held the Rogatchover Gaon in the highest regard. In the Rebbe’s room, one could find a copy of every sefer of his Torah. Works by the Minchas Elazar of Munkatch are found on a number of shelves, and a number of seforim from Harav Shlomo Yosef Zevin also appeared...
To be continued.
==== Anash.org, The seforim that the Rebbe kept on hand; Excerpt
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