Hagadah shel Pesach. With English translation, plus a Yiddish and English parody of the Hagadah on facing pages pertaining to the virtues and needs of Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin, New York. Also includes a history of the Yeshiva

(HAGADAH)

New York

1929

Photographic illustrations of Yeshiva students and building construction

Yudlov 3190; Yaari 2130

An unusual parody utilized to raise funds for the Yeshiva. Each part of the Hagadah is explained referring 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, an article appeared in the newspaper Der Tag opposing the liberties taken by this Hagadah