Bidspirit auction | Passover Haggadah – The First

Passover Haggadah – The First IDF Edition, 1949 (5709) Jerusalem, published by Luria–Spitzer Brothers A special military edition issued by the Religious Service of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) - A rare and historically significant Haggadah – the first Passover Haggadah printed in the State of Israel, prepared for soldiers of the IDF for Pesach 1949, the first after independence. Includes an introduction by Rabbi Shlomo Gorontchik (later Rabbi Shlomo Goren), then the Chief Rabbi of the IDF. The text features special prayers, patriotic passages, and Zionist messages reflecting the spirit of Israel’s early years. A major historical item from the formative period of the Israeli army and state. Condition: Wine stains, age wear, generally fair to good condition Dimensions: 20 × 13.5 cm Weight: 70 g