Medrash B’Chodesh , a commentary on the Passover Haggadah by Rabbi Eliezer Nachman Foa. Venice, 1641. First edition.
With the haggadah text, printed with unvowelized letters. The author, Rabbi Eliezer Nachman Foa, was a rabbi, chassid and kabbalist, a disciple of the Rema of Fano and a teacher of Rabbi Moshe Zakut. He had a holy group of students in Reggio, called the “Chevrat Ha’Aluvim.” He lists their names at the end of his introduction. The last page features a special prayer, ‘התנצלות לפושעי ישראל’ composed by the author.
Leaf 2 bears the owner’s signature: Rabbi Shlomo Eliyahu ibn Tzur, a Fez sage [1822-1873], grandson of the Yaavetz, Rabbi Yaakov ibn Tzur. He wrote glosses and comments on his uncle’s work – Pnei Shlomo , as well as other works. He signed “שאב”ץ.” He also authored responsa and halachic decisions. Rare haggadah.
36 leaves. Approx. 20 cm. Otzar Haggadot 58.
Moderate condition. Part of the title page is completed with a professional copy, as well as leaves 29-32. Usage stains. New semi-leather binding.