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The Story of the Sarajevo Haggadah
Written by Linda Leopold Strauss [Ohio] and illustrated by Tim Smart
The story of the more than 600-year-old Sarajevo Haggadah, and the people of many faiths who have protected this treasure over the years
This true story begins long ago in Spain, where a bride and groom are gifted a hand-painted haggadah. It is used at many Passover seders until the Spanish Inquisition when the family escapes. The haggadah survived for centuries in different countries. Scholars declared it a treasure. To protect it from the Nazis, a curator smuggled it out of a Sarajevo museum and hid it in a village mosque. On Passover of 1995, with bombs exploding overhead, the Bosnian president brought out the book from an underground vault to show the world that it was safe. The Sarajevo Haggadah has become a symbol of people of many faiths and cultures working together. 32 pages
"This tale is based on stories told over the years; throughout, the strong message of the importance of caring for such a rare volume shines through, making this unusual selection useful in religious and secular settings alike. An absorbing story that will engage readers in the study of history." -Kirkus Reviews (Ages 7-10)
January 2, 2024