A well-known work, often attributed to Rabbeinu Tam (1100–1171), a prominent Tosafist and one of the leading rabbis of the early Rishonim, though its authorship is debated. The book is a collection of Midrashim and stories, offering ethical and spiritual interpretations of Biblical figures and events, often elaborating on Torah and Talmudic narratives.
The work outlines Chassidic prayer customs, including the prayer order (nusach), prayers for sacrificial offerings (hakorbanot), welcoming the spiritual guests during Sukkot (ushpizin), and the Hakafot ritual on Simchat Torah. It provides detailed guidance on these rituals for spiritual connection in Jewish practice.
Rabbi Chaim Halberstamm (1793-1876) was a prominent Chassidic rabbi in Zanz (Nowy Sącz) known as known as the Divrei Chaim after the title of his writing. His grandson Moshe Halberstamm was a rabbi in Bardejov.
