Mishnah Berurah (Clarified Teaching) is a commentary on the
Orah Hayyim[?] section of the
Shulkhan Arukh by
Rabbi Yisroel Meir ha-Kohen, better known as The Chofetz Chaim. (Poland,
1838 -
1933). It is traditionally printed in 6 volumes alongside selected other commentaries. The volume provides simple and current explanatory remarks and citations to daily aspects of
halakha. It is widely used as a reference and is accepted as authoritative by
Lithuanian Ashkenazi Jews[?] opposed to
Hasidism.
The author is often referred to by the title of this commentary.
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