Literary text: T-S H2.152

Literary text T-S H2.152

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Shelfmark
T-S H2.152
Primary Languages
Aramaic
Hebrew
Judaeo-Arabic

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Description

This Passover Haggadah text, preserved in the Cairo Geniza and written on parchment, presents a striking medieval version of the Passover ritual. This version of the Mah nishtanah (Four Questions; lit., “How is [this night] different”), which has ancient roots (see m. Pesaḥim 10), reflects different practices from those usual today. Among the hundreds of copies of texts for the seder, this text stands out for its calligraphic hand. The instructions are in Judeo-Arabic, the prayers are in Hebrew, and the midrash is in Aramaic. Italicized words, apart from the Hebrew biblical verses, are in Judeo-Arabic. The last paragraph is in Aramaic. (Information from Posen Library)

Additional metadata

Provenance
Geniza
Material support
Parchment
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Input date
In PGP since 2026
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Transcription
Translation

T-S H2.152 1r

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1r

T-S H2.152 1v

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1v
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  • T-S H2.152: Provided by Cambridge University Library. Cambridge University Library This image may be used in accord with fair use and fair dealing provisions, including teaching and research. If you wish to reproduce it within publications or on the public web, please contact genizah@lib.cam.ac.uk.
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S H2.152. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/42097/ (accessed August 7, 2026).