On 7 April, 1486, the Soncino family completed the first printed Hebrew prayer book, the Mahzor Minhag Roma, in Cassalmaggiore, Italy
This monumental work was the first comprehensive prayer book to contain both daily and holiday prayers, and was marked by the Despite the opposition of the Inquisition, the book survived as a testament to the resilience of the Jewish spirit and the preservation of tradition.
The Soncino family, already known for printing the first Torah and Talmudic tractates, continued their legacy with this important achievement. Their efforts laid the groundwork for the future of Jewish printing and the dissemination of Jewish knowledge.
