Haggadahs

This large-print version of the classic Goldberg Haggadah is ideal for the young and the elderly.
The definitive and most recognizable Haggadah in English. This has become the standard for most synagogues, schools, and homes. Rabbi Nathan Goldberg's Passover Haggadah comes with an accessible English translation, clear instructions, and numbered lines so everyone can follow along in Hebrew or in English.

How do we sweeten the maror in our lives?

Why is the Seder all about asking questions?

How do we reconcile the depth of our exile with the promise of redemption?

Which lessons of emunah can we glean from the Seder, and how do we teach them to our children?

This Haggadah, with commentary drawn from Rav Moshe Weinberger’s teachings from recent years, addresses these questions and others by circling around and building upon nine themes:

Chametz and Matzah, Sweetening the Maror, Exile and Redemption, Structure of the Seder, Educating our Children, Springtime and Renewal, Chosen Nation, Questions and Answers, Emunah

Readers may trace these themes throughout the Haggadah using icons beside each part of the commentary, enabling them to delve into various parts of the Haggadah associated with each theme, and thereby truly connect to each topic; this will help make the Seder a more meaningful and transformative experience.

In the merit of the growth, connection with Hashem, and inspiration readers draw from these teachings, we hope that very soon, G-d will answer our prayer, “Next year in Jerusalem!”

"We gather together, on this night, to commemorate our exodus from Egypt into Hashem's embrace, thus becoming His nation and His servants till the end of time. We discuss, in detail, all the suffering that we endured in Mitzrayim, all the miracles Hashem did, and all the gratitude we have to Him for doing all this for us. We are expected to get into such detail that we can actually experience it ourselves, on this night, as if it were all happening to us, and to reach the level of joy and gratitude that the Jewish people had at the time of our exodus. This is supposed to bring us to a heightened level of emunah that will infuse our service of Hashem throughout the year. "…Therefore, I have written this Sefer, to serve as an emunah primer for the Haggadah. To make the concepts of emunah readily available so that those leading the seder on this night can easily access them and share them with their family, which will inspire ourselves and, in turn, our children, in the joy of being a Yid."

- Excerpt from Introduction

"The thrust of this commentary is to show how the basic theme of the Seder night is to show our emunah in, and our gratitude to, Hashem for our physical and spiritual redemption. Every section of the Haggadah is elaborated on in this manner, and at the end of each section a short, to-the-point synopsis of the commentary is presented, to guide one's fulfillment of the mitzvah of Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim "On This Night".

Rabbi Zev Leff Shlit"a

"... Great and important to add clarity in the foundations of emunah in a way that can be easily taken to heart... Cannot overemphasize the importance of strengthening these matters of emunah…"

Rav Chaim Stein Zt"l

"…To bring benefit to Jewish homes about the great value of this night of yetzias Mitzrayim."

Rabbi Noson Tzvi Finkel Zt"l

" I am certain that those who read it will have spiritual pleasure and a bright light in understanding the words of the author of the Haggadah."

Rabbi Gabriel Cohen Shlit"a

Seder Night and Rabbi Yissocher Frand: A very special combination! Who hasn't been inspired by Rabbi Yissocher Frand, through his books, audio CDs, and across-the-globe speaking engagements? Rabbi Frand is passionate, articulate, often funny, and always wise. And now we can invite Rabbi Frand to join us at the Seder, with this engaging and thought-provoking Haggadah commentary. Pesach night, as Rabbi Frand tells us, is more than just a commemoration of a major event in our history. The goal of the Seder is to strengthen us in our emunah, inspire us in our observance, and give us a deeper and closer relationship to Hashem. It's the goal of the night - and the goal of this Haggadah How do the words zecher l'Yetzias Mitzrayim, encapsulate all Jewish belief? How do the four cups teach us to be passionate about our lives? What is the eternal message of the matzah? In his warm and witty style, Rabbi Frand offers us the answers to these and so many other questions. And these are answers that will enhance and even transform our Seder- and, yes, our lives.

The night of the seder is perhaps the most sublime evening of the year. The home is transformed, families are reunited, and redemption is in the atmosphere. We celebrate Pesach, the anniversary of our national origin, but we also look with anticipation and excitement to the future. It is a night of questions and ideas, of rituals and traditions, of an inspirational review of our roles and responsibilities as Jews. Road to Redemption explores that and more – analyzing the distinct aspects of the seder from new angles, understanding the unique role of women and children, and clarifying the concept of redemption. There are novel questions raised and answered that make this volume an essential companion to any seder and will help provoke thoughtful discussion.

Why must Pesach always fall in the spring? What does it mean to be a chosen people? How important are miracles in the Torah’s view? Why is so much emphasis placed on chametz and matzah? And how is the seder intertwined with the land of Israel? Each chapter investigates a different facet of the experience of Pesach and living a full Jewish life. And each chapter yearns for the coming redemption.

English

463 Pages 

The Schechter Haggadah: Art, History and Commentary presents a fascinating discussion and analysis of the historical development of each aspect of the Seder, from the development of the Mah Nishtanah to the use of horseradish as maror, to the larger question of how new seder rituals were established and infused with meaning. Along with the traditional Hebrew text and English commentary, The Schechter Haggadah is adorned with over 100 illuminations from Haggadot from the medieval and modern periods.

The Schechter Haggadah: Art, History and Commentary presents a fascinating discussion and analysis of the historical development of each aspect of the Seder, from the development of the Mah Nishtanah to the use of horseradish as maror, to the larger question of how new seder rituals were established and infused with meaning. Along with the traditional Hebrew text and English commentary, The Schechter Haggadah is adorned with over 100 illuminations from Haggadot from the medieval and modern periods.

The Schechter Haggadah, written by educator and Talmud instructor Dr. Joshua Kulp, with illuminations edited by Professor David Golinkin, President of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies, is a 'must-have' volume for anyone interested in understanding the rich traditions of the Seder.