Chamisha Chumshei Torah including commentary Heichal HaBracha, according to the Ari and the Ba’al Shem Tov, by the Rebbe Rabbi Yitzchak Yehudah Safrin Av Beit Din of congregation of Komarno. Lemberg, [1864-1874]. Pessel Balaban Press. First edition printed during lifetime of author, over the course of approximately ten years (order of printing: Bamidbar, 1864; Vayikra, 1866; Bereshit, 1869; Shmot, 1872; Devarim, 1874).
"Heichal HaBracha" Chumashim by the Mahari of Komarno is among the basic books of Hassidic contemplation and Kabbalistic Torah. These books were favored by rebbes of all sects (Ziditshov, The Divrei Chaim and his descendants, Rabbi Shalom Ber of Lubavitch and others).
In the letter of the author to members of community of Ungarn, regarding 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”.
Bereshit – [2 title pages], 283, [9] leaves; Shmot and Megillat Esther – [2 title pages], 320, [46] leaves; Vayikra – [1 title page, missing first title page], 300, [1] leaves; Shir HaShirim – [1 title page], [3], 15-62 leaves; Bamidbar and Megillat Ruth – [4], 225, [15] leaves; Devarim and Megillat Kohelet and Eicha – [2 title pages], 211, [1], 26 [1] leaves.
5 volumes, approx. 26-27 cm. Varying conditions, wear and stains. Several restored leaves. Volume 5 contains moth damage. Notations, signatures and glosses in Oriental and Yemenite handwriting. New elegant leather bindings.
Stefansky list of Hassidic books, no. 218.