Bidspirit auction | Passover Hagaddah with Commentary by

Passover Hagaddah with Commentary by the Maharam Schick, Lemberg 1880, First edition, Extremely Rare. - The renowned R' Moshe Schick - Maharam Schick (1807-1879, Otzar HaRabbanim 15194), was one of the Chatam Sofer's illustrious disciples. He was exceptionally gifted, a luminary of his generation, and one of the leaders of Hungarian Jewry. He was a renowned Rosh Yeshiva and a leader in the struggle against the Reform movement. He began to learn at the Chatam Sofer's yeshiva at the age of 14 and quickly became one of his eminent disciples. He served in the rabbinate of Svätý Jur near Pressburg for many years, after which he officiated as Rabbi of Chust, where he established a large yeshiva and reared many illustrious disciples. He served in Chust until his death. He left behind a rich treasure of Torah writings, including Halachic responsa, homilies, and novellae on the Talmud and the 613 commandments. Pages : 20, 1 (last page added after printing). Size : 23.5 x 18 cm. Condition : Fine condition, no cover, some pieces of tape.