The Essential Seder: A Contemporary Haggadah      
    
        A concise and beautiful haggadah with all the elements for an authentic seder.
 
    Author: 
    Deborah Gross-Zuchman
 
                      
                                                    
                                                                                
                            
                                
    This concise and beautiful haggadah contains all the elements for an authentic seder. Its small size, straightforward text, and bright collage art will capture the attention of seder participants and spark lively conversation about social justice, freedom, and history. 
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Seder in Motion: A Haggadah to Move Body and Soul 
by Rabbi Ron Isaacs and Dr. Leora Isaacs 
Perfect for: 
Multigenerational and model 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, paperback 
45-60 minute seder 
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration 
Covers all key seder elements 
Sidebar instructions for adding mindfulness moments, incorporating motion, and increasing a sense of inclusion 
Full text of several popular seder songs 
 
Special Features: 
Mindfulness exercises 
Creative, active ideas for engaging all participants 
Line art to demonstrate motions 
Tips and techniques for engaging those who may be attending remotely 
 
 
 
The Essential Seder: A Contemporary Haggadah 
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 
First-time seder participants 
 
Description: 
40 color pages, paperback 
30-45 minute seder 
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration 
Covers all the basics 
 
Special Features: 
Seder checklist 
Discussion questions 
Clear directions for leaders and participants 
Concise descriptions of the Passover story 
Vibrant collage art 
A sensitive portrayal of the Four Children 
 
 
 
The Promise of the Land: A Passover Haggadah 
by Rabbi Ellen Bernstein, illustrated by Galia Goodman 
Perfect for: 
Seders with ecological focus  
Teens, young adults, adults  
Intergenerational seders  
 
Description: 
96 color pages in a paperback edition 
60-90 minute seder 
English text with blessings in Hebrew and transliteration 
 
Special Features: 
Themes of nature and the land throughout the text 
Discussion questions 
Beautiful nature-themed artwork 
Reflective passages from rabbis, academics, environmental advocates, and more 
 
 
 
Welcome to the Seder 
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 
 
 
The Family (and Frog!) Haggadah 
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 
 
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A Family Haggadah by 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 
 
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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 
 
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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 
 
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