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The Rebbe's "Haggadah of Pesach | [[The Rebbe]]'s "Haggadah of Pesach Eim Likutei Taamim Uminhagim" was first published in 5706 (1946). In this Haggadah, the Rebbe collected from dozens of books hundreds of explanations on the order and text of the Haggadah according to [[the Alter Rebbe]]'s text and his rulings in the Haggadah, with an additional collection of customs for Chabad chassidim. | ||
The Frierdiker Rebbe's notable response to an expected question related to the publication of the Haggadah is well-known: As is known, within the framework of the "Otzar HaChassidim" publishing system, "Heichalot" (chambers) were established, beginning with the Baal Shem Tov, the Maggid of Mezritch, the Alter Rebbe, and so on. For each Heichal, the Frierdiker Rebbe designated a framework with a special gate design. When the Haggadah was ready for print, the question arose - in which 'gate' should the Haggadah be printed? The Frierdiker Rebbe answered his son-in-law: "Father (the Rebbe Rashab) was a 'pnimi' (inward person), and you are a 'pnimi'. It is therefore appropriate that the Haggadah should appear in a 'gate' like that of Father." | The Frierdiker Rebbe's notable response to an expected question related to the publication of the Haggadah is well-known: As is known, within the framework of the "[[Otzar HaChassidim]]" publishing system, "Heichalot" (chambers) were established, beginning with [[the Baal Shem Tov]], [[the Maggid of Mezritch]], the Alter Rebbe, and so on. For each Heichal, [[The Rebbe Rayatz|the Frierdiker Rebbe]] designated a framework with a special gate design. When the Haggadah was ready for print, the question arose - in which 'gate' should the Haggadah be printed? The Frierdiker Rebbe answered his son-in-law: "Father ([[the Rebbe Rashab]]) was a 'pnimi' (inward person), and you are a 'pnimi'. It is therefore appropriate that the Haggadah should appear in a 'gate' like that of Father." | ||
== Development of the Haggadah == | == Development of the Haggadah == | ||
As mentioned, the Haggadah first appeared in 5706 (1946). In this edition, the Haggadah contained forty-seven pages. The body of the Haggadah appeared on the right page and opposite it were the 'likutim' (collections). Over the course of the following years, the Rebbe added additional passages to his work (about forty new sections). These were not added all at once but in at least three additional stages, with new sections being added to the Haggadah every few years. However, they were not integrated together but appeared at the end of the Haggadah as new additions. | As mentioned, the Haggadah first appeared in 5706 (1946). In this edition, the Haggadah contained forty-seven pages. The body of the Haggadah appeared on the right page and opposite it were the 'likutim' (collections). Over the course of the following years, the Rebbe added additional passages to his work (about forty new sections). These were not added all at once but in at least three additional stages, with new sections being added to the Haggadah every few years. However, they were not integrated together but appeared at the end of the Haggadah as new additions. | ||
Only in 5733 (1973) - twenty-seven years after its first appearance - did the 'Vaad L'Hafatzat Sichos' publish the Haggadah with all the passages integrated together, and this time they appeared in the margins of the Haggadah. Understandably, as a result, the page numbers changed, and even the Rebbe in his notes began to reference the new edition. | Only in 5733 (1973) - twenty-seven years after its first appearance - did the '[[Vaad L'Hafotzas Sichos|Vaad L'Hafatzat Sichos]]' publish the Haggadah with all the passages integrated together, and this time they appeared in the margins of the Haggadah. Understandably, as a result, the page numbers changed, and even the Rebbe in his notes began to reference the new edition. | ||
However, it seems that the more noticeable change was made in the name of the Haggadah - in the first edition it was called "Likutei Minhagim V'Taamim" and later in reverse order "Likutei Taamim Uminhagim." | However, it seems that the more noticeable change was made in the name of the Haggadah - in the first edition it was called "Likutei Minhagim V'Taamim" and later in reverse order "Likutei Taamim Uminhagim." | ||
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== Purpose of the Haggadah == | == Purpose of the Haggadah == | ||
The Rebbe's response to Rabbi Ezra Benjamin Shochet who was engaged in explaining the Rebbe's words in the 'Haggadah': '''One should not be so precise regarding the punctuation in the Passover Haggadah with the Likutei Ta'amim that is printed''' (Addition to a general-private letter from 15 Kislev 5729, Igrot Kodesh Volume 26, page 42) | [[File:אין לדייק.jpg|thumb|The Rebbe's response to Rabbi Ezra Benjamin Shochet who was engaged in explaining the Rebbe's words in the 'Haggadah': '''One should not be so precise regarding the punctuation in the Passover Haggadah with the Likutei Ta'amim that is printed''' (Addition to a general-private letter from 15 Kislev 5729, Igrot Kodesh Volume 26, page 42)]] | ||
The purpose of this work is to provide the reader with everything necessary for complete understanding. This is also reflected in the sources of 'the compiler,' who naturally does not conceal them but rather highlights them. The Rebbe presents as wide a variety of interpretations as possible, in the spirit of 'accept the truth from whoever says it.' Thus, the Rebbe imparts to students of his work a fundamental-inner learning method characterized by: pure faith in every detail, custom and law, and striving for a basic-primary understanding of the matters. | The purpose of this work is to provide the reader with everything necessary for complete understanding. This is also reflected in the sources of 'the compiler,' who naturally does not conceal them but rather highlights them. The Rebbe presents as wide a variety of interpretations as possible, in the spirit of 'accept the truth from whoever says it.' Thus, the Rebbe imparts to students of his work a fundamental-inner learning method characterized by: pure faith in every detail, custom and law, and striving for a basic-primary understanding of the matters. | ||
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* '''The Rebbe's notations on additions to the Haggadah''', in the teshurah from the Pevzner-Blinov wedding, Tevet 5782/2022 (pp. 16-18). | * '''The Rebbe's notations on additions to the Haggadah''', in the teshurah from the Pevzner-Blinov wedding, Tevet 5782/2022 (pp. 16-18). | ||
* Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, '''The Definition of the Mitzvah "And you shall tell your son"''', in the Mibeit HaHoraah publication, Pesach 5782/2022. | * Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, '''The Definition of the Mitzvah "And you shall tell your son"''', in the Mibeit HaHoraah publication, Pesach 5782/2022. | ||
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