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The Szyk Haggadah

Documentary Film

The original documentary film “In Every Generation: Remaking The Szyk Haggadah,” directed by Emmy-nominated James Ruxin, follows the artisan publication of the new edition of The Szyk Haggadah.

Through this film, you can follow the production process, learn about the craftsmen and scholars behind The Szyk Haggadah, and see the expertise and care in every aspect of this amazing volume. For your viewing convenience, “In Every Generation: Remaking The Szyk Haggadah,” is divided into seven segments:

Part 1 – San Francisco Book Fair Debut and The Paper

Part 2 – Digitally Capturing the Original Art

Part 3 – Proofing and Printing

Part 4 – Final Digital Printing

Part 5 – Comments by Curators from The German Historical Museum

Part 6 – The Bindings

Part 7 – Celebrity Praise

Addendum – Scholar Shalom Sabar at the Library of Congress

Read a Shalom Sabar interview about The Szyk Haggadah at the Birkat Chaverim blog

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