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Mattityahu Strashun was a Vilna Talmudist, communal leader, and book collector. He spent a great part of his considerable fortune in collecting a magnificent rabbinics library, took an active interest in public affairs, and was for many years president of the Jewish charities in Vilna. After his death, his library was opened to the public and soon became renowned throughout the Jewish world. Click any of the thumbnail images at right to view in a larger format with full caption. |
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| Mattityahu Strashun | Exterior of the Strashun Library | Reading Room of the Strashun Library |
Meshal ha-Kadmoni, |
Torah Nevi'im u-Khetuvim, 1679 | Etz Hayim, 1682 |
Kehunat Avraham, 1719 |
Sefer Keneh Hokhmah, 1829 |