It's Now or Never to Choose Your Haggadah
22
Mar
Planning a seder? You'll need a haggadah.
Which haggadah you use makes a big difference in how participants experience the seder.
Consider who's on your guest list. Of course it also matters how long you want your seder to last and what tone you want (solemn, inquisitive, or with a touch of whimsy).
Here's a guide to point you in the right direction.
By Rabbi Ron and Dr. Leora Isaacs
Perfect for:
Multi-generational seders
Those looking for an 'active' seder
Guests eager to try new things
Those who want to go a little beyond the text
Description:
48 color pages
45-60 minute seder
English text with blessings in Hebrew, transliteration and translation
All key elements of the seder included
Sidebar instructions for adding mindfulness moments, incorporating motion, and increasing a sense of inclusion
Full text of several popular seder songs
by Deborah Gross-Zuchman
Perfect for:
People hosting a seder for the first time
Families with children of all ages
Guests from a variety of backgrounds
Guests who have never attended a seder before
Description:
40 color pages, paperback
30-45-minute seder
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration
A traditional seder that covers all the essentials
Special features:
Seder checklist
Clear directions for leaders and participants
Concise descriptions of the Passover story
Vibrant collage art
A sensitive portrayal of the Four Children
by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein
Perfect for:
Seders with an ecological focus
Intergenerational seders
Teens, young adults, adults
Description:
96 color pages, paperback
60-90 minute seder
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration
Special features:
Environmental themes throughout the text
Collage art that captures the beauty of nature
Questions for discussion
Reflective passages from rabbis, academics, environmental advocates, and more
by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky
Perfect for:
An inclusive, welcoming seder
Guests from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
Guests who have never attended a seder before
Description:
64 color pages in a paperback edition
60-minute seder
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration
Special features:
Seder checklist
Explanations of unusual additions to the seder plate
Clear directions for leaders and participants
Vibrant, inspirational, and mindful artwork
Multicultural connections throughout the text
A sensitive portrayal of The Four Children
Questions for discussion
Reflective passages by a variety of different contributors
by Karen Rostoker-Gruber and Rabbi Ron Isaacs
Perfect for:
Families with young children
Multigenerational families
People hosting a seder for the first time
Description:
64 color pages in a paperback edition
30-45 minute seder
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration
Special Features:
A traditional seder, with a new injection of fun to keep children engaged
Large format for easy reading
Beautiful Passover artwork
Gender-sensitive language
Lively retelling of the Passover story
Oh, and Frog
by Dena Neusner Perfect for:
Families with children of all ages
Intergenerational seders
Those new to hosting Passover
Description:
48 color pages
30-60 minute seder
Special Features:
Quick and easy to follow
Planning guide included
Links to additional resources and recipes online
Seder transliterated Hebrew encourages participation
Hebrew provided for all blessings
by Rebecca Redner Perfect for:
Families with children of varying abilities and disabilities
Families with children of all ages
Description:
More than 70 vibrant photographs of children of all abilities and disabilities participating in seder
Presents over 150 picture communication symbols developed by Mayer-Johnson™
30-minute seder
Special Features:
Easy to hold
Respectful to all participants
Mayer-Johnson™ is the leading creator of symbol-adapted special education materials to assist individuals in overcoming their speech, language, and learning challenges
by Elie Gindi Perfect for:
Families with young children
Congregational seders
Description:
40 color pages
30-45 minute seder
Special Features:
Large format, open layout
Quick and easy to follow
Plagues illustrated in a light-hearted, child-friendly way
Includes The Frog Song and Bang, Bang, Bang
Transliteration of all blessings and songs encourages participation
Some Hebrew provided
A Family Haggadahby Rabbi Dr. John Levy and Naomi Tippett Perfect for:
Families with elementary school children
Model seders
Congregational seders
Description:
64 color pages
Flexible time commitment --Vary the length of your seder from 30 minutes to 2 hours
Special Features:
Illustrated with beautiful collages and flowers created by schoolchildren
Annotations explain the rituals to foster understanding
Optional discussion questions
Hebrew provided throughout
Blessings transliterated
Ten pages of songs, with Hebrew, English, and transliteration
Companion website lets you hear the songs
by Mordecai Kaplan, Eugene Kohn, and Ira Eisenstein Perfect for:
Teens, young adults, adults
Youth group, college group seders
Interfaith seders
Those who prefer a gender-neutral haggadah that includes some modern rituals
Description:
112 black and white pages
90-minute seder
Special Features:
Revised and updated version of reconstructionist classic The New Haggadah
Broad themes of slavery and freedom in modern as well as biblical times
Unique American view of the Passover liberation theme
Vignettes of Jews during the Civil War, the Civil Rights movement, and Operation Exodus
20 pages of songs, including Who Knows One
Hebrew throughout
Some blessings and songs transliterated
by Chaim Stern Perfect for:
Adults
Those who prefer a traditional seder
Description:
128 black and white pages
90+ minute seder
Special Features:
Traditional seder
Over 130 commentaries, quotes, and anecdotes--with their sources--to foster discussion
Clearly marked sections help you shorten the service
Music for 16 blessings and songs allow musical accompaniment
Hebrew throughout, often matched line-by-line with English translation
Songs and selected blessings transliterated
Hosting some remote seder participant? Here are tips for engaging remote guests.
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