Beschreibung:

Five Books of the Torah with the Heichal HaBerachah commentary based on the kabbalistic teachings of the Ari and the Ba'al Shem Tov, by R. Yitzchak Yehudah Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Komarno. Lemberg: Pessel Balaban, [1864-1874]. First edition printed during the lifetime of author over the course of approximately ten years (order of printing: Bamidbar, 1864; Vayikra, 1866; Bereshit, 1869; Shmot, 1872; Devarim, 1874). Five volumes. The Heichal HaBrachah Chumashim by the Mahari of Komarno is among the basic books of Hassidic thought and Kabbalah. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (Zhydachiv, The Divrei Chaim and his descendants, Rabbi Shalom Ber of Lubavitch and others). In the author's letter sent to Hungary, regarding the distribution of the Chumashim with his holy commentary, he writes his special blessing and notes the Segula of his holy books: "… I guarantee that any person who possesses this Chumash will be spared from any harm and misfortune and illness and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing for success and wealth and longevity for him and his sons… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy… for long life". Two title pages per volume. Bereshit: [2], 283, [9] leaves. Shemot: [2], 320, [46] leaves. Vayikra and Megillat Shir HaShirim: [3], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar and Megillat Ruth: [3], 225, [15] leaves. Lacking leaf [4], part of the author's introduction. Devarim and Megillat Kohelet and Megillat Eichah: [4], 211, [1], 25 leaves. Lacking last leaf of Kohelet. 5 volumes. Approximately 27-28 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears. Tears to the title pages of Bereshit, and a pasted leaf with handwritten dedication. Contemporary worn and damaged leather bindings. Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.