A new twist on a full traditional haggadah. Participants of all ages are encouraged to turn "The Story" into "My Story" through the use of questions and activities that promote self-reflection and sharing. A unique workbook-style haggadah, ideally filled out by all participants in advance of Seder night, the Ayeka Haggadah offers an opportunity for families and groups of all kinds to see how their lives fit into the larger story of the Jewish People.
Escape Velocity:A Post-Apocalyptic Passover Haggadah
Large heirloom edition: 13.75 x 9.75 inches and weighs almost 4 lbs.
Gripping illustrations with over 60 full-page and in full-color.
Silver gilded pages provide a luxury finish.
A fully illustrated pull-out section that spans more than 3 feet!
The perfect gift to buy for the host of your Seder or to provide for each person at your Seder (they will not want to share this one). Also makes an excellent Bar and Bat Mitzvah gift.
Synopsis: On Passover a Jew is obligated to see himself as if he came out of Egypt.
Yes, but how?
The Passover Haggadah, the text that is meant to guide one through the Seder night, is almost as old as the holiday itself. It tells a story of ages ago, removed by millennia from our modern lives. And how can Jews relate to an ancient persecution when we are not seventy years removed from the cataclysm of the Shoah?
Escape Velocity works under a very simple assumption: The Haggadah is the one source Jews use, on the one night they have, to express, and be impressed, by their faith. Escape Velocity sees to it that the Haggadah lives up to that promise. It strives to find relevance in a story few Jews can relate to. It recognizes the intent of the text and places enormous demands on it to not only be a good read, but for it to be a good feel for it to be felt: deeply.
Escape Velocity is a how-to of sorts. It sets an example of how to bring one's self to the Seder table and intertwine the richness inherent in each of us with the poetry and song found throughout the Haggadah. It reveals an ancient tale which is told by the wise and the pious, but one that is meant to be read and listened to by the Jew of today. It is a celebration of synthesis between the wisdom of the ancients and modern man s unique vantage point - a post-Apocalyptic vantage point. When the Haggadah is read through the eyes of such a generation, it takes on an existential tone and moves from a commemoration of an event in the past, to a celebration of our lives in the now .
Escape Velocity s commentary, its design, as well as its illustrations all work to uncover a dynamic, riveting opportunity to connect with ones faith and impart that faith to others. It reveals a Haggadah of existential proportions, perfectly suited for a people of extra-ordinary circumstances. In the end, Escape Velocity teaches us that we have more in common with our ancient ancestors than we think. Our emerging from the dark shadow of the Shoah makes the exodus of our people from Egypt a blueprint of sorts for our modern lives.
The Jewish people has rarely known a time where their hopes and dreams were not ripped from their tightly clenched fists and tossed out a window like a handful of magic beans. Indeed, history has been less than kind to the chosen ones. As the Passover Haggadah declares: In all ages they rise up against us to destroy us ... . Expulsion. Crusade. Pogrom. Pick your persecution; the Jew has known it.
Yet somehow one gets the feeling that recent times have taken knowing to new levels. Never before have so many been so close to so much unabashed, raw evil. Never before have so few survived, been pushed so far and left with so little. The Holocaust: more than crusade, more than pogrom, even more than genocide was no less than deicide. And although faith was never wholly rational, it was now reduced to the ridiculous, and the faithful left wide open to ridicule.
These are the times in which we find ourselves. And suddenly, the very fact becomes an imperative. In these times, we must find ourselves! The Seder night then becomes the battleground where man s stare must penetrate his own heart, and without missing a beat his heart must courageously return the gaze.
A unique, one-of-a-kind Passover celebration! The highly professional blend of story, music and art contained in this book/cd/Haggadah combination will bring the Passover story alive, stretching all the way back from G-d's encounter with Abraham at Ur Kasdim, until our present-day Seder table. The read-along audio CD contains nine tracks of narrative and song that children AND adults will find intriguing and entertaining. Set at a modern-day Seder table, complete with traditional grandfather, 'get-it-over-with' adults, semi-curious children, and a mysterious surprise guest, this delightful presentation imparts the true meaning of the Exodus from Egypt and its significance to our lives, and helps transmit this all-important message to children and adults alike. The oversized book includes a complete Hebrew-English Haggadah, and makes a perfect gift for Passover!
Haggadah Torah Avos. The Haggadah compiled and used by the Nesivos Sholom zt"l contains commentaries by the rabbeim of the chassidic dynasties of Lechovitz, Kobrin, and Slonim. Nesivos Sholom, the title of the sefarim of Reb Sholom Noach Berezovsky zt"l, saintly rebbe of a vibrant chassidic dynasty, had and continues to have an impact well beyond the tightly knit enclave of Slonimer adherents. Since its publication in the latter half of the twentieth century, Nesivos Sholom has become a standard text in the study halls and homes of Torah Jews from one end of the spectrum to the other. The Nesivos Sholom contends that the hallowed Seder conducted on the night of Pesach serves as a Rosh Hashanah of sorts; he refers to it as the Rosh Hashanah L'emunah. The Yom Tov of Pesach is greatly intertwined with the notion of emunah, and the facets of the avodah of Pesach are intended to inculcate such emunah within us. For the accomplished scholar or the earnest layman; the educator or the parent; and anyone, young or old, seeking to advance their Torah knowledge and connection with the Creator — this volume has a wealth to offer. In addition to the Hebrew Haggadah and its translation, there are several tidbits and essays before and after the actual Haggadah. With Hashem's help, this Haggadah will greatly enhance your Seder and your life. As expounded by Rabbi S. Binyomin Ginsber
Why is this Haggadah different from all other Haggadahs?
- This Haggadah doesn't just tell us what to do – it also tells us why. Why, for example, do we need to know that five rabbis once spent all night chatting at B'nei Brak? And why on earth do we have to weigh our parsley?
- Other Haggadahs constantly go off on various tangents and they never signpost when they're doing this and why. This Haggadah keeps you in the loop from start to finish.
- Other Haggadahs are either aimed at adults or purely at children. This Haggadah will suit everyone (which means you'll all be on the same page – literally – throughout the service).
- Let's admit it: other Haggadahs manage to turn an exceptionally exciting story into a rather dreary and uninspiring one. This Haggadah livens things up a bit.
The KOL MENACHEM HAGGADAH adds layer upon layer of fresh insight to the age-old celebration of our journey from slavery to freedom. Its richly textured commentary creatively blends traditional, mystical and life-enhancing insights, while each step of the Seder is explained clearly in simple language. This remarkably handsome volume is adorned with ornate Hebrew typography, gold and maroon highlights, and a luxurious, hand-tooled leather-style binding. Substantial sponsorship has enabled this elegant Haggadah to be made available for an extremely reasonable price. The commentaries have been culled from a vast array of sources, spanning from the Twentieth Century back to antiquity. Special emphasis has been give to the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersohn, many of which appear in English here for the first time.
Thanks to these generous donors for making the publication of this book possible: Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Best.
A definitive historical-critical commentary on the Passover seder.
The Passover haggadah enjoys an unrivaled place in Jewish culture, both religious and secular. Of all the classic Jewish books, the haggadah is the one most "alive" today. Jews continue to rewrite, revise, and add to its text, recasting it so that it remains relevant to their lives. Joseph Tabory, one of the world's leading authorities on the history of the haggadah, traces the development of the seder and the haggadah through the ages. The book features an extended introduction by Tabory, the classic Hebrew haggadah text side by side with its English translation, and Tabory's clear and insightful critical-historical commentary.
The Medieval Haggadah Anthology. with the commentary of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. by David Holzer. The Medieval Haggadah Anthology is a unique collection of over 200 fascinating images from 35 medieval Hebrew manuscripts portraying the life and art of the Jewish community over 500 years ago. The images have all been digitally remastered to bring out the vibrancy of the art while still maintaining their original character. The images are analyzed focusing on every detail from a perspective of Rabbinic literature and an in depth knowledge of the customs of the period. The pages are further adorned with the brilliant analysis of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik. His ideas are presented in a unique verbatim format to reflect the original energy with which they were presented.. Hardcover, 218 pages, full color
Why is this Haggadah different from all other Haggadahs?
Join Rabbi Sender and Chamie Haber and their charming family at their Pesach Seder - and experience this special night with this most special educational Haggadah.
- Unique features include:
- Real questions and insightful comments of dozens of bright and engaging students
- Fascinating and meaningful short explanations by a world-class educator
- Yocheved Nadell's delightful contemporary illustrations
- Laminated pages to allow for easy use at the Seder table for many years
Year after year, Jews of all affiliations celebrate the Passover Seder surrounded by loved ones. Indeed, handing down the story of our people each year at the Pesach Seder transcends generations.
Rabbi Sender and Chamie's Passover Seders are known far and wide for being entertaining, interesting and unforgettable. The Mosaica Haggadah will inspire your family like never before.
A New and enhanced edition of the widely-acclaimed Silverman Haggadah, with explanatory notes, historical commentary, newly re-edited contemporary readings and concise instructions. Now with transliteration of key blessings and songs.
Bring new excitement to your seder. With the four sons represented as puzzle pieces and the plagues jumping from page to page, this haggadah will make a traditional orthodox seder more lively and enjoyable. All the commentary is in the illustrations so you can get right to the point in a haggadah that is both innovative and inspiring.