Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
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This charming antique siddur is a well-preserved relic of early 20th-century Jewish life in America, bound in durable tan cloth with subtle wear that speaks to gentle, reverent handling over decades. The front cover bears an elegant black-stamped Star of David enclosing "Hebrew Pub. Co." and intricate filigree borders, while the spine shows minor fraying and a small chip at the base, with the title faintly embossed in Hebrew and English. Inside, the pages are intact and clean for its age, featuring crisp Hebrew for weekdays, Shabbat, and holidays, accompanied by a literal English translation to aid non-native speakers—reflecting the Hebrew Publishing Company's mission to bridge Old World traditions with New World accessibility. Measuring about 5.25" x 3.5" x 1", it's a handy size for synagogue or travel use, with no major tears, foxing, or inscriptions noted, though the edges exhibit typical toning and dust. The publisher's stamp on the title page confirms its New York origin, evoking the vibrant Lower East Side Jewish community where it was produced.

Age: Circa 1920s–1930s (estimated based on binding style, paper quality, and publisher's active period for this title; exact year not visible in images, but comparable editions date to this era).

Usage: Daily and holiday prayer book (siddur) following the Ashkenazic (German-Polish) nusach, used for personal or communal recitation of tefillot (prayers). The bilingual format made it especially practical for English-speaking Jews, such as American immigrants transitioning from Yiddish/Hebrew-only traditions. It's not a commentary work but a liturgical text, with rubrics (instructions) in English for ease of use.

Origin: Published in New York City by the Hebrew Publishing Company (founded 1900, located on Delancey Street in Manhattan's Lower East Side). This firm specialized in affordable Hebrew-English religious texts for the growing American Jewish diaspora. The Sefat Emet siddur draws its name and precise nusach from the classic Rodelheim edition edited by Wolf Heidenheim (late 18th–early 19th century, Germany), adapted here for English readers. Likely printed in the USA to serve Orthodox communities in the interwar period.

Item dimensions: 5.25 in tall × 3 5/8 in wide × 1 1/8 in deep  

Weight of item: 8.7 oz  

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Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition
  • Vintage 1920s-1930s Siddur Sefat Emet Hebrew-English Prayer Book - Hebrew Publishing Co. New York - Compact Ashkenazic Rite, Good Condition

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