The Haggada of the Jewish Idea
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The Haggada of the Jewish Idea, or Haggadah of the Jewish Idea (Hebrew: Haggadat ha-Ra'ayon) is a book written by Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane
based on his commentary of the classic Passover
Haggada, which is based on his father, Rabbi Meir Kahane's
teachings of the "Jewish Idea". The book's commentary focuses on the "Jewish Idea" in general, particularly the concept of faith in God. It also focuses on the approach to Passover
, and the nighttime Seder
which would, "define the faith of the Jew."
The text of the book is presented in Hebrew with an English translation on the facing page. The majority of the Hebrew version's commentary, which is presented in English, is taken from Rabbi Meir Kahane's
book of Tanach commentary, Pirush HaMacabee, which has never been translated into English. The book's commentary is differentiated from the main text by being on a grayish background. The book also contains footnotes, in English, at the bottom of the appropriate pages. Illustrations are spread throughout the text. The book also contains a glossary, that includes biographical information about many of the leaders mentioned, which can be found at the end of the book.
The book was republished by the HaRaayon HaYehudi
(Yeshiva of the Jewish Idea)in 1997.
The book was again republished and reprinted by HaMeir L'David on March 27, 2003. It was translated by Daniel Pinner, and edited by Lenny Goldberg, author of The Wit and Wisdom of Rabbi Meir Kahane. It was illustrated by Avinadav Vitkin. The book can be read online in English, Hebrew, and French here.
In April 2003, David Ha'ivri
and Gershon Hirschkovitz were arrested by Israeli security forces for publishing The Haggada of The Jewish Idea.
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane
Binyamin Ze'ev Kahane was a rabbi and the son of Rabbi Meir Kahane.Born in New York City, he emigrated to Israel with his family at the age of four, in 1971...
based on his commentary of the classic Passover
Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday and festival. It commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt...
Haggada, which is based on his father, Rabbi Meir Kahane's
Meir Kahane
Martin David Kahane , also known as Meir Kahane , was an American-Israeli rabbi and ultra-nationalist writer and political figure. He was an ordained Orthodox rabbi and later served as a member of the Israeli Knesset...
teachings of the "Jewish Idea". The book's commentary focuses on the "Jewish Idea" in general, particularly the concept of faith in God. It also focuses on the approach to Passover
Passover
Passover is a Jewish holiday and festival. It commemorates the story of the Exodus, in which the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt...
, and the nighttime Seder
Passover Seder
The Passover Seder is a Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. It is conducted on the evenings of the 14th day of Nisan in the Hebrew calendar, and on the 15th by traditionally observant Jews living outside Israel. This corresponds to late March or April in...
which would, "define the faith of the Jew."
The text of the book is presented in Hebrew with an English translation on the facing page. The majority of the Hebrew version's commentary, which is presented in English, is taken from Rabbi Meir Kahane's
Meir Kahane
Martin David Kahane , also known as Meir Kahane , was an American-Israeli rabbi and ultra-nationalist writer and political figure. He was an ordained Orthodox rabbi and later served as a member of the Israeli Knesset...
book of Tanach commentary, Pirush HaMacabee, which has never been translated into English. The book's commentary is differentiated from the main text by being on a grayish background. The book also contains footnotes, in English, at the bottom of the appropriate pages. Illustrations are spread throughout the text. The book also contains a glossary, that includes biographical information about many of the leaders mentioned, which can be found at the end of the book.
The book was republished by the HaRaayon HaYehudi
HaRaayon HaYehudi
Yeshivat HaRaayon HaYehudi was established in 1987 by then-member of Knesset Rabbi Meir Kahane, with much funding from American supporters, at a temporary campus in Jerusalem's Mekor Baruch neighborhood. In the summer of 1989 the yeshiva moved to its permanent location at 11 Shmarya Street in the...
(Yeshiva of the Jewish Idea)in 1997.
The book was again republished and reprinted by HaMeir L'David on March 27, 2003. It was translated by Daniel Pinner, and edited by Lenny Goldberg, author of The Wit and Wisdom of Rabbi Meir Kahane. It was illustrated by Avinadav Vitkin. The book can be read online in English, Hebrew, and French here.
In April 2003, David Ha'ivri
David Ha'ivri
David Ha'ivri is an Israeli settler and political activist. He emigrated with his family from the United States to Israel at the age of 11 and served in the IDF. Ha'ivri lives with his wife and eight children in Kfar Tapuach in the northern West Bank...
and Gershon Hirschkovitz were arrested by Israeli security forces for publishing The Haggada of The Jewish Idea.
External links
- Can be read online for free in English, Hebrew, or French
- Buy the book from the publisher, HaMeir L'David
- Review by Tzvi Fishman
- Review by Rochelle Caviness
- Video of Lenny Goldberg (editor) and Daniel Pinner (translator) speaking about the English version of the book at an event at the Orthodox Union (OU) Israel center in Jerusalem