Five Books of the Torah with the Heichal HaBerachah commentary, based on the kabbalistic teachings of the Ari and the Baal Shem Tov, by Rebbe Yitzchak Yehuda Yechiel Safrin Rabbi of Komarno. Lviv: Pessel Balaban, [1864-1874]. First edition, printed during the lifetime of the author over the course of approximately ten years (order of printing: Bamidbar, 1864; Vayikra, 1866; Bereshit, 1869; Shemot, 1872; Devarim, 1874). Five volumes.
The Heichal HaBerachah Chumashim by the Mahari of Komarno are among the classic books of Chassidic thought and Kabbalah. These books were favored by rebbes of all circles (Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek 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 segulah of his holy books: "…I am sure that anyone who has our Chumash in his home will be spared from any misfortune and harm, illness and lack, and his home will be filled with G-d's blessing and all good, success, wealth and longevity for him and his offspring… children, life and sustenance, benevolence and mercy, favorable judgement, for long life".
Each volumes with two title pages (besides Devarim volume). Bereshit: [2], 283, [9] leaves. Shemot: [2], 316, 319-320, [46] leaves. Lacking leaves 317-318. Second title page bound before first title page. Vayikra and Shir HaShirim: [3], 300, [11]; [4], 15-62 leaves. Bamidbar and Rut: [4], 225, [15] leaves. Devarim, Kohelet and Eichah: [3], 211, [1], 26 leaves. First title page lacking.
5 volumes. Approx. 25-28 cm. Overall good condition. Stains and wear. Tears, in several places affecting text, some repaired. Tears and damage, with loss, to title pages of Bereshit, Shemot and Vayikra, repaired. Worming to Bamidbar volume. New bindings (matching, except one).
Stefansky Chassidut, no. 218.