Kedushat Levi by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev: structure and themes
Kedushat Levi (קדושת לוי), “The Holiness of Levi,” is the seminal work of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, a Hasidic master of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Arranged according to the weekly Torah portion and the holidays, it provides unique insights and expands upon rabbinic teachings and earlier Hasidic texts.
Quick facts
| Title | Kedushat Levi |
| Author | Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev |
| Composition | Between 1772 and 1798 (according to Sefaria) |
| First printing | Slavuta, 1798 (according to Sefaria) |
| Origin | Berdychiv, Ukraine (according to Sefaria) |
Structure
Sefaria’s table of contents contains the approbations, the five books of the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy), Likutim (collected teachings), Likutim on Avot, the Haggadah MiSavi De’vey Atuni, Kedushot for Purim, the Rules of Festivals and Chidushei Agadot.
Frequently asked questions
How is it arranged?
According to the weekly Torah portion and the holidays.
When was it published?
In 1798, in Slavuta.
Sources
- Kedushat Levi, entry on Sefaria