Haggadah

“Next Year in Eretz Yisrael”

From the Haggadah of Rabbi Chaim Drukman zts"l

But aren't we already there? Are we being ungrateful?

Defining Pesach

On Pesach night, we were chosen, and history was never the same.

Jabotinsky’s tale of the 4 sons

A different way of looking at the four sons in the context of recent hisory - with a twist in discussing the third one.

Rabbi Leo Dee:

How the Haggadah came to be

With the Jewish reoccupation of our homeland forbidden, we needed a ceremony and a text to commemorate Pesach, but how could we get it past the Roman censors?

Another Passover with the Jewish people under siege

A passage in the Haggadah we have just read teaches that “in every generation, there are those who rise against us.” It has never been more relevant. Opinion.

The Four Cups of Freedom and the Joy of Redemption

Our Sages instituted the drinking of four cups of wine on the Seder night, so that joy and celebration would accompany all the stages of the Seder.

The Promise of Galut haggadah

It is actually called The Promist of Liberty Hagaddah, but it is plagued by erroneous assumptions about Judaism's ethos that make it tailor made for continuing the Diaspora.

And once again, it happened at midnight

One of the poems sung at the end of the Haggadah could have been written today. An Israeli poet added stanzas that show how its timeless message lends perspective to last week's drone attack on Israel.

Chief Rabbi composes Passover prayer for release of hostages

The new prayer, to be recited at the Seder before the recital of 'Vehi Sheamda,' beseeches G-d for the release of the hostages and asks for unity.

Parshat Shmini and Parshat Hachodesh - stages of Redemption

An analysis of the non kosher animals mentioned in the parasha is connected to the four questions - and Redemption. This will be the final exile, after which we will never again be defeated or exiled from our Land.

Ki Tavo: A tale of two declarations

Two haggadot, two promises. Commentators weigh in on the differences and similarities.

A Survivors’ Haggadah - Passover 1946

“We were slaves to Hitler in Germany.” they recited and then realized there were no children to ask the Four Questions. Op-ed.

I wish I were a simpleton like the one in the Haggadah

The simpleton speaks the truth, but it is a sad truth.

The Emergency Haggadah

A shortened version of the Haggadah for medical professionals on a call or the dangerously ill only.

Putting the Seder in perspective

The fourth son brings an important message that guides our lives.

Ukrainian Passover haggadah marks community’s break with Russia

After the invasion, Russian-language haggadot have become a liability for Ukrainian Jews.

The Daily Portion / To cry out

Rebbe Nachman of Breslov writes that this is one of the most important messages of the Haggadah.

In every generation: Insights from around the Seder table

There are two and only two places where the Haggadah uses the expression, “in every generation.” What is the connection between them?

Heirs of Holocaust victim sue museum over medieval hagaddah

Four heirs of Holocaust victim sue Israel Museum over rare medieval hagaddah.

One kid, two zuzim and much symbolism

Delving into interpretations of Chad Gadya, the last song in the Haggada, among them the Vilna Gaon's perspective.

Office of the UK Chief Rabbi

Pesach: Are you thirsty without knowing it?

How do you enable a person to come and partake of the Pesach experience if they have no desire; if they feel no need, no thirst?

The 4 Sons—and the 4 big questions on Judaism

The rational child, the depressed child, the selfish child, and the apathetic child.

In time for Passover:

Some of history's most exquisite haggadot

National Library of Israel, home to world's largest collection of haggadot, offers some of history's most exquisite haggadot for download.

Pesach I: Tracing the theme of the Haggadah

When both the beginning and end of a work refer to the same idea, it is the recurring theme throughout. Learn the Haggadah's structure.

Pesach: Next Year in Jerusalem!

Israel's first Chief Rabbi gave an unusual twist to the words at the end of the Seder for those of us already living in Jerusalem.

The J Street and SJP hybrid Haggadah

The sJp Street Haggadah: A hybrid proposal that uses J Street’s current Haggadah and gives a nod to ideological overlap with SJP. Op-ed.

Office of the Chief Rabbi:

Pesach: This is the guarantee for our survival!

The Haggadah contains a word that tells what guarantees the survival of the Jewish People.

New Chabad Haggadah tops Amazon as #1 selling Passover Haggadah

Born in COVID, Chabad.org's new haggadah provides an inspiring, uplifting, experience for first-time seder leaders and veterans alike.

The Great Joy of an "Evil Son"

The verse used when Moses promises the nation that children that will be born to them is the same used in the Haggadah for the evil son.

First-ever Arabic Passover Haggadah

Jews from across the Arabic-speaking world receive Haggadah in Arabic - and even matzah.

Passover Guide for the Perplexed 2020

The 2020 anti-Israel Haggada

Charoset ice cream? 5 things you might not know about Passover

You already know the story of the Exodus from Egypt but have you heard about the Hogwarts Haggadah?

Israel national library buys rare Korea War Haggadah from 1952

'Extremely rare' Passover Haggadah used in seder for Jewish soldiers in Korean War purchased by national library in Jerusalem.

The Haggadah: Instructions included

A Graphic Haggadah Novel – Batman was never like this!

Having the Seder at home

Chad Gadya: Should G-d have killed the angel of death?

Social lesson, historical saga, or the story of our lives? Three ways to look at the classic song everyone loves to sing at the Seder's end.

500-year-old 'Prague Haggadah' found

Israel's National Library receives one of two surviving copies of Prague Haggadah.

Venice Haggadah gets facelift for 500th anniversary

Series of 24 etchings by eight international artists will form part of a new, illustrated Venice Haggadah.

Watch: Bennett Cites Passover Haggadah on CNN Against Iran

Economics minister says Iran deal 'worse than we had anticipated, it doesn't destroy one centrifuge.'

Rosh Chodesh Nisan Torah Essay: Pesach, Rosh Hashana of Emunah

Historical Passover Haggadot You Can Buy Today

Ever heard of an Ethiopian Haggadah? Or a Liberty Haggadah? Try something different this Pesach.

Bosnia Refuses to Loan Sarajevo Hagaddah to NY's Met

National Museum in Sarajevo, where the Hagaddah is kept, closed its doors indefinitely due to a lack of funding.

A 14th Century Haggadah Meets 21st Century Technology

A renowned 14th-century Haggadah is now available to browse on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

A Passover Message from the Chief Rabbi of South Africa

A stirring message for our times as Passover appraoches, accompanied by Yaakov Schwekey singing Vehi Sheamda from the Haggadah.

Haggadah By Zionist Hero Presented in Knesset

The second edition of a Passover Haggadah by pre-state Lehi militia leader Yisrael Eldad was warmly received by Knesset Members.

Special 'Pollard Haggadah' Issued

As the holiday of Israel’s redemption from Egyptian bondage approaches, a new Haggadah dedicated to Jonathan Pollard's redemption has been issued.

4 Sons - A Lesson for Parents and Teachers