The First Chicago Haggadah

This is the first Haggadah printed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1879. Prepared by Hayim Liberman, it features Hebrew and English text and illustrations reflecting the American environment. The 93-page book includes unique illustrations of a family Seder, notably depicting the four sons with a modern touch, such as one son smoking a cigarette. This Haggadah is significant for its representation of Jewish life in 19th-century Chicago and its unique illustrative style.

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• Passover
• History
• Jews

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