The Union Haggadah (1908)

By Central Conference of American Rabbis

Book Overview

The Union Haggadah, published in 1908 by the Central Conference of American Rabbis, is a religious text that outlines the traditional Passover Seder service. The Haggadah serves as a guidebook for the Jewish holiday of Passover, which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The Union Haggadah includes the traditional prayers, songs, and readings that are recited during the Seder, as well as commentary and interpretations of the Passover story. It also includes illustrations and explanations of the various ritual objects used during the Seder, such as the Seder plate and matzah. This edition of the Haggadah was specifically designed for use in Reform Jewish congregations in America, and reflects the evolving practices and beliefs of American Judaism at the turn of the 20th century. The Union Haggadah remains a popular and widely-used text for Passover celebrations in Jewish communities around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120041902
• ISBN13: 9781120041906
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"