Tag: Haggadah

The Passover Seder has evolved over time, with different Jewish communities leaving their mark on the ritual.
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"The Haggadah About Nothing: The (Unofficial) Seinfeld Haggadah" by Rabbi Sam Reinstein is a creative and humorous Haggadah that uses Seinfeld references to shed new light on the Seder experience.
The Passover Seder may seem like a structured and orderly affair, but a closer look at the Haggadah reveals a disorganized structure that demands explanation.
In this episode, the hosts explore various aspects of Passover preparations and traditions.
As the author reflects on past Seders, they raise questions about what this year's Pesach will look like.
The Rosh Hashanah seder, traditionally associated with the Passover holiday, has its own long tradition and has recently gained popularity as a pandemic-proof way to celebrate the Jewish New Year.
Amid the COVID-19 disruptions, the relevance of Shakespeare's works during times of crisis has been noted, with themes of pestilence and productivity resonating.
The text explores the dynamic between Jacob and Laban, focusing on Laban's portrayal in the Passover Haggadah.
The Haggadah, traditionally thought to have been solidified in the 1st to 3rd centuries CE, has continued to evolve over the centuries, with newer additions reflecting contemporary issues and aspirations.
The discussion revolves around whether the actions depicted in the Exodus story were deceptive tricks by God or necessary measures.
Passover this year presents new challenges with socially distanced Seders, but Tablet's Seder guide in episode 222 offers support and guidance with steps of the Seder, special guests, Passover music, and recommendations for a modern Haggadah available online.
The author reflects on her family's unique Seder traditions and the challenges of passing down her parents' story of struggle and resilience to her children.
Seder Academy offers daily Zoom tutorials to help those new to hosting a Passover Seder.
The Tablets Passover Haggadah offers a blend of tradition and modernity for a diverse group at the Seder table.
The Passover Seder is known for its songs, with tunes featured in Tablet's Passover Haggadah.
The text delves into the inclusion of mikra bikkurim, the farmers' declaration, in the Haggadah as the basis for discussing the Exodus miracles and the choices behind this selection.
The paragraph Ha lahma anya, recited at the start of the Seder during the Maggid section, has puzzled scholars due to its unique Aramaic composition and its interruption of the Seder flow.
The text explores the significance of viewing oneself as personally having left Egypt in the context of the Passover Haggadah's directive.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on Passover, with discussions on Persian and Moroccan Passover traditions, the Streits Matzo Factory, and comedic interpretations of the Haggadah.
The article discusses American Jews' tendency to adapt or create new traditions around Jewish holidays like Passover to fit modern lifestyles, highlighting examples such as kosher-style eating, shortened shiva periods, and moving religious services to Sundays.
The author reflects on their childhood experiences of Passover cleaning in a hoarding household, where the holiday offered a welcome break from domestic chaos.
The poem "The Kid from the Haggadah" by El Lissitzky describes a scene at a market where a poor kid is bought by a father, setting the stage for a popular song to emerge from the Haggadah.
The Monks Haggadah, a unique Passover haggadah kept in a Bavarian monastery since the late 15th century, was discovered during the secularization process.
The article discusses the presence of a "fifth question" at Passover Seder - "When do we eat?" and presents a historical and halakhic comparison regarding the timing of the meal and traditions around it.