Netiv Mitzvotecha, introductions and explanations on faith, worship of G-d and yichudim, with Otzar HaChaim Part I, Bereshit – on the 613 commandments according to the Pardes approaches (with divisional title page), by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin of Komarno. Lviv: Michael F. Poremba, 1858. First edition. Two books in one volume.

Copy of disciples of the Chatam Sofer, R. Yaakov Baruch Frankel of Kalov (Nagykálló) and his son R. Yaakov Englender of Kalov. On first title page, lengthy ownership inscription of R. Yaakov Englender, disciple of the Chatam Sofer: "This holy book… was left to me from my father and master… R. Reuven Yaakov Baruch author of Melitz Yosher. I, his son and disciple, Yaakov Englender, here in Kalló, [1877]".

R. Reuven Yaakov Baruch Frankel MiBach (1792-1864), author of Melitz Yosher, studied in the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer in 1813-1814, and corresponded with him and other leading Torah scholars on halachic matters. From 1821, he resided in Kalov (Nagykálló), and gained prominence both in Torah and in material affairs. Most of his works are in manuscript and have never been published. The inscription "I place the Lord before me always" (in initials at the top of the title page) is apparently in the handwriting of the father, who wrote it habitually (see Kedem, auction 67, lot 371).

His son, R. Yaakov Frankel-Englender (1813-1884) was born in Pressburg during his father's studies in the yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer. He studied under his uncle R. Yitzchak Frankel MiBach, Rabbi of Carei, and R. Shmelke Klein, Rabbi of Selish (Vynohradiv), and under the Chatam Sofer in the Pressburg yeshiva.
Divisional title page for Otzar HaChaim section. Only the first part of Otzar HaChaim is printed here – a summary of the 613 commandments, and the commentary on the commandments for Torah portions Bereshit-Vayishlach. The work was later incorporated into the Heichal HaBerachah Chumash edition, printed by the author in 1864-1874.
Lengthy and interesting preface by the author, at the end of which he promises anyone who assists in publishing the book or helps his Chassidim: "As for those who support us, who desire to be joined in love of our soul, and especially our fellow Chassidim in Hungary and Munkacs, may G-d protect them from all Illness and affliction, and may their prestige and fortune excel with blessing, wealth, honor, happiness, good fortune, children, life and livelihood".
In his book Zohar Chai (Pinchas, leaf 201), the author guarantees that anyone who studies the present work rigorously will rest in the World to Come without needing to return as a Gilgul.

Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin (1806-1874), Rabbi of Zidichov and Komarno, kabbalist and leading transmitter of the teachings of the Baal Shem Tov. He was a nephew and close disciple of the Sar Beit HaZohar, Rebbe Tzvi Hirsh of Zidichov. He authored many books on Chassidut and kabbalah, including the Heichal HaBerachah commentary on the Torah, a foundational work of Chassidut and kabbalah prized by rebbes of all dynasties.

[1], 2-32, [1], 34-40, [1] leaves; [2], 3-5, [1], 7-26, [1] leaves. 25.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, including large dampstains. Much wear. Last leaf repaired with paper. Loose leaves. Worming in a few places. Original binding (coated in colorful paper), torn and incomplete, with some remains of leather spine.

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