{"product_id":"the-szyk-haggadah-the-story-of-the-exodus-from-egypt-and-a-guide-to-the-seder-paperback-1","title":"The Szyk Haggadah: The Story of the Exodus from Egypt and a Guide to the Seder - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArthur Szyk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIrvin Ungar\u003c\/b\u003e (Commentaries by), \u003cb\u003eByron L. Sherwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreated on the eve of World War II by the renowned artist Arthur Szyk, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Szyk Haggadah\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is one of the most extraordinary illustrated books of the twentieth century--a luminous retelling of the Passover story that merges sacred ritual, masterful artistry, and moral urgency.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the tradition of medieval illuminated manuscripts, Szyk transforms the Exodus narrative into a visual declaration of freedom, resistance, and Jewish identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful edition--the first trade reproduction since 1940 made directly from Szyk's original art--features a newly commissioned, highly accessible English translation by Rabbi Byron L. Sherwin, designed for practical use at the Passover Seder. An extensive commentary by Rabbi Sherwin and Irvin Ungar, the leading scholar of Szyk's work, offers insight into the rituals of the Seder as well as the historical and artistic significance of Szyk's imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking in Lódź, Poland, as Nazi oppression loomed, Szyk infused the ancient text of the Haggadah with rich symbolism and meticulous detail. Each page pairs elegant Hebrew calligraphy with vivid paintings of biblical heroes, ritual moments, and allegorical figures, creating a powerful dialogue between text and image. The result is a Haggadah that is both timeless and deeply rooted in its historical moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt once a fully functional Haggadah, a landmark of Jewish book art, and a profound meditation on freedom in every generation, \u003ci\u003eThe Szyk Haggadah\u003c\/i\u003e elevates the Passover table and stands as a treasured volume for families, scholars, and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Szyk's Haggadah is still fabulous and fresh,\"\u003c\/i\u003e wrote Hadassah Magazine, a testament to the enduring power of this remarkable work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArthur Szyk \u003c\/b\u003e(1884-1951) was known primarily as a political illustrator of the highest caliber. Eleanor Roosevelt once referred to him as a \"one-man army,\" and indeed, he saw himself as a \"soldier in art.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eByron L. Sherwin \u003c\/b\u003e(1946-2015) was a distinguished Jewish scholar, rabbi, and author known for his expertise in theology, inter-religious dialogue, mysticism, and Jewish ethics. He trained at the Jewish Theological Seminary under the guidance of Abraham Joshua Heschel and earned a Ph.D. in the History of Culture from the University of Chicago. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrvin Ungar\u003c\/b\u003e, an antiquarian bookseller and former rabbi, has championed the rediscovery of Szyk's work. He is the author of several books on Szyk, including \u003ci\u003eJustice Illuminated: The Art of Arthur Szyk \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eArthur Szyk: Soldier in Art, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich won the National Jewish Book Award in 2017. \n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 11.07 x 8.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 15, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45868594036933,"sku":"9780810997530","price":29.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/nxJ1KcC84g9780810997530.webp?v=1781323870","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-szyk-haggadah-the-story-of-the-exodus-from-egypt-and-a-guide-to-the-seder-paperback-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}