Sefer Minchat Chinuch is a significant and widely studied commentary on the Sefer HaChinuch, written by Rabbi Yosef Babad in the 19th century. Minchat Chinuch is known for its deep analytical approach to the mitzvot (commandments) and its exploration of complex halachic (Jewish legal) issues.
Rabbi Yosef Babad (1801-1874) was a prominent rabbinic authority in Galicia (modern-day Poland/Ukraine). He served as the rabbi of various communities, most notably in Tarnopol. Rabbi Babad was known for his scholarly brilliance and his ability to delve into the intricate details of Jewish law.