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, by Rebbe Yitzchak Eizik Yehudah Yechiel Safrin of Komarno. Lviv (Lemberg): Michael F. Poremba, 1858. First edition. Two parts in two volumes.

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 was cherished by foremost Chassidic leaders – the Chozeh of Lublin (who was also his matchmaker), the Ohev Yisrael of Apta, R. Moshe Tzvi of Savran, his uncle R. Moshe of Sambur, R. Yisrael of Ruzhin and others. He authored many books on Chassidut and Kabbalah, including the Heichal HaBerachah commentary on the Torah, based on the kabbalistic teachings of the Arizal and the Baal Shem Tov. The Chumash Heichal HaBerachah is a foundational work of Chassidut and kabbalah, and was prized by rebbes of all dynasties (the Zidichov dynasty, the Divrei Chaim and his descendants, the Tzemach Tzedek of Lubavitch and others), who praised it for the quality and holiness of its kabbalistic teachings.

Two volumes. Volume I (Netiv Mitzvotecha): 16, 19-32, [1], 34-40, [1] leaves. Missing leaves 17-18. Volume II (Otzar HaChaim): [2], 5-26, [1] leaves. Missing leaves 3-4. 26 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains. Light wear. Open tears, and worming in many places, affecting text, repaired with paper filling. Stamps and handwritten inscriptions. New leather bindings (uniform).