Hagadah shel Pesach.

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Lot 105

(HAGADAH).

Hagadah shel Pesach.

Hebrew with English translation. With a Yiddish and English commentary pertaining to the virtues and financial needs of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin of New York. Also includes a history of the Yeshiva. Photographic illustrations of Yeshiva students and building construction. pp. (6), 40, (5). Taped repair to lower margin of title page. Modern boards. 4to. Yudlov 3190.

New York: 1929

Est: $150 - $200

PRICE REALIZED $75

An edition issued to raise funds for the Yeshiva. Portions of the Hagadah are commented upon with reference to the plight of the Yeshiva, for example: Bitter Herbs - “It is bitter and hard to to keep up the existence of the Yeshiva… The "simanim" (initials) for the Yeshiva in Yiddish are YRC"B DH"G,” which stands for, "Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Darf Hoben Gelt" (Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin Needs Money!) According to Yaari (no. 2130) an article appeared in the newspaper Der Tog opposing the liberties taken by this Hagadah.