Haggadah

We are living the Haggadah: The war gives new meaning to the story of freedom

On this night of Jewish history, remember that we are not only telling the Haggadah. We are living it. Let its story meet our moment.

An Israeli family enjoys a "Seder" Pesach on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Pesach. April 22, 2024.
Fort Sill in Oklahoma, seen 2021. The writer was chaplain there from 1965 to 1967

The Fort Sill Haggadah: A US Army chaplain’s mission to create a Seder for hundreds

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City.

Anti-Zionist Jews: The wayward sons of our generation - opinion

The aftermath of an Iranian missile hit on an Arad apartment building, March 21, 2026.

From the October 7 massacre to Operation Roaring Lion, Jews endure, thrive this Passover - opinion


Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel: Bringing the Exodus to life, visually - review

Experience the Exodus like never before with this graphic novel Haggadah, which makes the story immediate, visual, and unforgettable.

Haggadah

'Inspirational Reflections for the Seder Night': A Haggadah for empty chairs at the table - review

With reflections and prayers for each stage of the Seder, this Haggadah invites you to engage with tradition, family, and your own journey of redemption.

THE EMPTY chair: Thomas Chippendale chair, c. 1772, mahogany, covered in modern red Moroccan leather, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.

Thanksgiving needs its own Haggadah - opinion

We cannot ignore the violence and ill will that sits at the heart of our Thanksgiving story, but we should not forget the idealism and vision of mutual care that sits at its heart as well.

"The First Thanksgiving, 1621," by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930)

'Sarajevo Haggadah' proceeds to be donated to Palestinian causes, announces Bosnian museum

The Sarajevo Haggadah is a famous medieval manuscript containing an illustrated version of the Passover Seder text, dated to around 1350 and believed to be from Barcelona.

Proceeds of Sarajevo Haggadah to be donated to Palestine, National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina announces.

True freedom this Passover means bringing the hostages home - opinion

This year, once again, the holiday of freedom becomes a moral, national, and human test. Spending the holiday in darkness, deep in Hamas tunnels, are our abducted heroes of October 7.

 MOTHERS ATTEND a protest calling for the release of the hostages held in Gaza, at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.

Passover: The message of empathy in the Haggadah

This Passover, as we retell the story of our journey from slavery to freedom, may we be mindful of the other people seeking to experience the same journey toward freedom.

 'Moses and Aaron speak before Pharaoh,' by Benjamin West.

'Departing Egypt: Passover Haggadah': Excerpts for insights at the Passover Seder

Below are excerpts from Rabbi Aryeh A. Frimer’s book, chock-full of insights aimed at providing ample food for thought and discussion at the Seder. 

 CAVE OF the Patriarchs in Hebron’s Old City.

The history of bedikat hametz: From Talmudic era until today

Over the generations bedikat hametz (searching for leaven) has become a wonderful bonding opportunity for parents and children as we usher in the Passover holiday.

 A man is seen performing the ritual of bedikat hametz, looking for traces of bread by candlelight to be swept with a feather, in Jerusalem.

The American Heritage Haggadah: A personal story of production and publication

I worked hard to fulfill my dream, and thankfully I was successful. Some 7,000 copies are used at Seder tables throughout the world.

 Rabbi David Geffen is seen holding his copy of The American Heritage Haggadah, which he wrote.

Passover 2025: Why must Jews see themselves as personally leaving Egypt?

Why should one see themselves as if they personally left Egypt? Because it's the essence of redemption: giving everyone, no matter his situation, the inner strength of faith, hope, joy, serenity.

 An illustrative image of an illuminated pathway.