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Passover Haggadah – Haggadah de la Ve Coupe, Illustrated by Raymond Moretti (1983) Paris: Éditions Armand et Georges Israël / Éditions du Rocher, 1983. - Format: In-4, softcover, 157 pages. Hebrew & French. Very good condition. A rare and highly collectible edition of the Passover Haggadah, illustrated by Raymond Moretti (1931–2005), one of the most important French-Jewish artists of the 20th century. Moretti’s expressive and lyrical style elevates the Haggadah into both a sacred text and a modern artistic masterpiece. Contents include: • Translation and commentaries by Rav Léon Askenazi (Manitou). • Text on the reinstitution of the Fifth Cup (la cinquième coupe) by Rav Shlomo Goren, Chief Rabbi of Israel. • Preface by Rav Tsvi Yehouda Hacohen Kook. • Variations for the Ultimate Redemption by René-Samuel Sirat, Chief Rabbi of France. • Original calligraphy by Acher Amar. Printed on fine paper, the volume features numerous full-page and double-page color plates, as well as powerful ink drawings in Moretti’s unmistakable hand. A rare opportunity to acquire a Haggadah that unites Jewish liturgy, philosophy, and 20th-century art in one exceptional edition.