Important Halachik work by the Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisrael Meir(HaKohen) Kagan (1838-1933), on Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim. With explanations by the Chazon Ish. Large sized with new, clear typeset. Layout: Original text from the Shulchan Aruch with the Mishnah Berurah in commentary form underneath. additional commentators include be'air Halacha, Ba'air Hativ, Shaar ha'tzion and Be'air Ha'golah This 6 vol. set includes nekudot (vowels). Originaly the classic Shulchan Aruch was meant to be a handy guide to our Jewish law. But then a wealth of commentaries grew around it to elucidate the brief laws and apply them to further problems. Soon the Shulchan Aruch turned into a massive work that only the learned Rabbis and experts could master. while other sections of the Shulchan Aruch could be left to the Masters the section of Orach Chaim could not. It deals with the daily life of the jew year 'round. So the great pious sage Rabbi Meir Ha-Cohen -The Chofetz Chaim -prepared his commentary to let this vital work of sacred law (Shulchan Aruch) become accessible again to the observant jew in the form of The Mishnah. 6 volumes. (Halacha)

This is a commentary on the Shulkhan Arukh by Rabbi Israel Meir Kagan,  better known as The Chofetz Chaim. (Poland, 1838 to 1933). Although he  never held a formal position as a rabbi, hundreds of students flocked   to his home in Radin. Eventually a yeshiva was established that Rabbi  Meir supported. The Mishnah Berurah has become the authoritative halakhic guide for some segments of Ashkenazic Jewry. However, it is not accepted as an authoritative code by other segments, including many Chassidim and some Litvaks.