The Seder is an essential element of any Passover celebration. During a Seder, people gather to eat Passover foods that symbolize various aspects of the ancient Hebrews’ Exodus from Egypt.
Haggadahs are a critical element of a Seder, as they guide people through the Seder. And there are thousands of kinds of Haggadahs, telling the story through a wide variety of prisms. We rounded up the best Passover Haggadahs to consider for your celebration.
A Seder is an important ritual in which six food items with symbolic ties to the Exodus are eaten. During the Passover Seder meal, the story of the Exodus is recited. In addition to the Seder plate, four glasses of wine are used to represent the four promises made by God to the Jews.
“Haggadah” means “telling.” The Haggadah guides the Seder ceremony and tells the Passover story. Each of the many kinds of Haggadah has its own way of presenting the story and guiding the ritual.
It’s common to have a Haggadah for each participant, including children, so they can take part in reading, singing and chanting blessings.
“Family Haggadah: Haggadah Shel Pesach”
This tradition-laden book arrives individually sealed in plastic to lessen the chance of it getting damaged. It includes full-text and ArtScroll translations for an authentic look and feel. Many reviewers said they were impressed with the accurate translations.
“The New American Haggadah: A Simple Passover Seder for the Whole Family”
This book is loved for its simple, fast take on leading a Seder. One of the authors, Lauren Royal, is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. The print is large, and the instructions are easy to follow.
“My Very Own Haggadah: A Seder Service for Young Children”
This is an excellent way to get children involved in your Seder. It has coloring pages, Passover recipes, activities and fun illustrations.
“The Passover Haggadah: An Ancient Story for Modern Times”
This was written by the editor-in-chief of Tablet, an online magazine about Jewish news, ideas and culture. It adds a modern twist to the ancient Seder ritual by incorporating inclusive language.
“30 Minute Seder: The Haggadah That Blends Brevity With Tradition”
This has colored illustrations and gender-neutral language. It lets you complete the Seder ritual quickly, making it a perfect choice for those with young children.
“The Kveller Haggadah: A Seder for Curious Kids (and their Grownups)”
This kid-friendly Haggadah from the Jewish parenting site Kveller.com has illustrations that make great visual aids for teaching kids about Passover. It has traditional translations and original additions, such as a list of Passover-themed cocktails.
“A Passover Haggadah: As Commented Upon by Elie Wiesel and Illustrated by Mark Podwal”
This illustrated Haggadah has traditional text and poetic interpretations by author and 1986 Nobel Peace Prize recipient Elie Wiesel. It’s available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions.
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