Machzor LeBnei Yisrael [Sukoth prayer-book]. With commentaries and Yiddish translation.

AUCTION 61 | Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic Art and Ceremonial Objects

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Lot 256

(DE HAAN, JACOB ISRAEL).

Machzor LeBnei Yisrael [Sukoth prayer-book]. With commentaries and Yiddish translation.

<<THE JACOB ISRAEL DE HAAN COPY WITH HIS HIS SIGNATURE IN HEBREW>> on opening pastedown. p. 311. Browned, few leaves loose. Contemporary calf-backed boards. 8vo.

Vilna: Romm 1914

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $500

Dr. Jacob Israel De Haan (1881-1924) Dutch-Jewish poet, lawyer and journalist, left a mixed legacy of personal and public positions. His political activity moved from involvement with the mainstream Zionist organizations in Palestine to a complete reversal and identification with the opposing Chareidi community of the Old Yishuv. He was assassinated upon orders of the Haganah for his anti-Zionist political activities and contacts with Arab leaders. De Haan is revered as a martyr within Chareidi circles and he was eulogized by R. Joseph Chaim Sonnenfeld who viewed De Haan as the first victim of Zionist political violence.