[Avodah] Graf Potocki [was: Mitsvat Sukkah is almost unique]

[Rich, Joel]

	>>R Harari adds that true convert R. Avraham ben Avraham (the
Graf Potocki) was tortured by the monks, who threatened to burn him
unless he re-converted to Christianity, which he refused. The GRA
offered to save him using Sheimot HaKedoshim, but the ger tzedek
refused, preffering a "kiddush shem shamayim barabim" . 
	
	Harari quotes R Nebenzhal saying that this mesora of the GRA is
not found in any written source but alluded to in the book HaGaon
HaChasid MiVilna p 18.
	
	Does anyone know of any other sourcces about this mesorah from
the GRA not coming from RSZA and his talmidim?<<
	
	
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	IIRC R"HS retells the story in either nefesh or mpininei. There
is no mention of the GRA's offer, just that he comforts him with a quote
from a pasuk implying HKB"H will be his mourner since he has no halachik
relatives.
	KT
	Joel Rich

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