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Seder Plate, 1977
Hadassah Collection on Long Term Loan to the American Jewish Historical Society
As spring arrives, so too do another season of Haggadot! Whether you prefer to use the same Haggadah each year, or explore new offerings, these books invite conversation, meditation, and illumination on the rituals and story of Passover. Check out six new Haggadot below.
If you’re curious to see other Haggadot published in the past several years, check out our Haggadah Highlights 5784/2024, Haggadah Highlights 5783/2023, Passover 5782/2022 Haggadah Roundup, and Passover 5781/2021 Haggadah Roundup. And to dig a little deeper into the long life of this Jewish text, find out more with A Brief History of the Haggadah.
Haggadah Shel Erev Rav: The Mixed Multitude Haggadah with art by Siona Benjamin, edited by Rabbi Sarah Berman, and translated by Janet Marder and Sheldon Marder
“The Torah tells us that the Exodus from Egypt took place as a ‘mixed multitude,’ a diverse assembly of Israelites and fellow travelers. Haggadah Shel Erev Rav: The Mixed Multitude Haggadah celebrates this sacred multivocality of the Jewish people, helping us rediscover the Passover story with fresh eyes and a vibrant imagination.” ‑From the Publisher
The Rock ‘N’ Roll Haggadah: Your Guide to a Seder That Rocks! by Meredith Ochs and Kay Miller
“The Rock ‘N’ Roll Haggadah shares the traditional biblical stories and rituals of a standard Haggadah, but it also includes a rich tapestry of anecdotes that speak to the influence of Judaism on artists and their music, and its culinary, historical, and anthropological impact.” ‑From the Publisher
Haggadahpalooza: The Unofficial Weirdly Perfect Passover Pop Parody Panoply by Martin Bodek
“Do you like Passover? Do you like music? Do you like song parodies? Do you want a haggadah the family can pass around, and everyone laughs and enjoys themselves immensely? Do you appreciate the work of the Greatest Musician Who Ever Lived Who is Continually Ignored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame? Well, you’ve come to the right place because this baby checks every box!” ‑From the Publisher
Check out all of Martin Bodek’s Haggadot here!
The Office Haggadah: An Unofficial Scranton Seder by Dave Cowen and Dan Lerman
“To save his people from downsizing and destruction, Michael has The Office host a Scranton Seder to pitch Dunder Mifflin as the exclusive paper supplier for Maxwell House and their Haggadahs…” ‑From the Publisher
Check out all of Dave Cowen’s Haggadot here!
The Winding Road of Redemption by Rabbi Yaakov Moshe Fisch
“The night of the Pesach Seder is not only when we commemorate our national journey from servitude to salvation; it is an auspicious moment on the personal level as well. Whether our lives include health challenges, financial distress, or spiritual roadblocks, deliverance remains elusive for so many of us. This new commentary on the Haggadah offers fresh insight into the timeless wisdom of the Seder, illuminating our personal path and enriching our lives as we travel ‘the winding road of redemption.’ ” ‑From the Publisher
The Echoes of Egypt Haggada by Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman
“This Haggada draws on the rich visual world of ancient Egypt to illuminate the Exodus as a theological and ideological revolution. More than a passage from slavery to freedom, the story we tell is a protest against empire, a rejection of tyranny, and the birth of a new vision of time, power, and human worth.” ‑From the Publisher
The Chinitz Zion Haggadah: How to Teach the Love of Israel at Your Seder — a Traditional Haggadah with Modern Interpretation by Dr. Marvin Aaron Chinitz
“The Second Edition of the Chinitz Zion Haggadah has additional material that address timely topics such as the rise of anti-Semitism and the return of the October 7 Hostages.” ‑From the Publisher