Segula Sefer: “Sha’ar HaYechudim” by Rabbi Chaim Vital; Lemberg, 1855
Sha’ar HaYechudim by Rabbi Chaim Vital, replete with holy names and formulas for segula amulets for protection. These holy amulets were used by great leaders of his time.
In his introduction, the publisher writes that he printed this sefer upon the directives of
Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura. He writes that Rabbi Avraham Yaakov of Sadigura purchased the amulets in the sefer for himself and for his holy brothers from the Ruzhin dynasty. The publisher also quotes a letter from the sons-in-law of
Rabbi Meir of Premishlan attesting that their father-in-law purchased this sefer for its amulets.
It is written on the title page: “…The greatness of these yechudim and holy names… protect and save from every bad thing. Also found here are new amulets for any bad happening; for a fire or plague that may come upon the world…”
An amulet intended for times of plague is printed on page 32b.
Sefer Tzaddik Yesod Olam is printed at the end of this volume along with an explanation from the Ari on Megillas Ruth and more.
Published in Lemberg, 1855.
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