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Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur According to the Customs of the Communities of Oran, Tlemcen, and Mascara — Vienna, 5648 [1888] | Two Volumes - Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur According to the Customs of the Communities of Oran, Tlemcen, and Mascara — Vienna, 5648 [1888] | Two Volumes Machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, according to the customs of the communities of Wahran (Oran), Tlemcen, Mascara, and neighboring congregations, with collected commentaries on the prayers and the commentary of Rabbi Abraham Alnankar on the liturgical poems and Selichot. Vienna, 5648 [1888]. An important and distinctive machzor reflecting the prayer traditions of the Jewish communities of western Algeria, particularly those of Oran, Tlemcen, and Mascara. While based upon the standard Sephardic rite, the work was carefully adapted to local customs through the inclusion of unique piyyutim, Selichot, and liturgical passages that had been recited in these communities for generations. One of the most interesting bibliographical features of this edition is the manner in which the local Oran customs were incorporated into the text. Rather than creating an entirely separate rite, the editors inserted specially printed leaves containing the regional additions directly into the appropriate places within the established prayer order. As a result, the local liturgical traditions appear seamlessly integrated into the standard Sephardic text. This method reflects a conscious effort to preserve the broader Sephardic tradition while simultaneously safeguarding the distinctive heritage of the North African communities. The machzor also contains explanatory notes and commentaries to the prayers, including the commentary of Rabbi Abraham Alnankar on the piyyutim and Selichot, one of the significant works associated with the liturgical traditions of the region. An important witness to the religious and cultural heritage of some of the most distinguished Jewish communities of North Africa in the late nineteenth century, printed in Vienna, one of the foremost centers of Hebrew printing in Europe. Part I – Rosh Hashanah: [1], 48; 42; 20; 43–102 leaves. Part II – Yom Kippur: [1], 19; 19 (2–4); 20–27; 5; 28–76; 66; 24; 67–107; 11; 108–138; 8; 139–158; 8; 159–169 leaves. Two volumes. 18.5 cm. Original gilt bindings. Condition: Very good.