Haggadah

The history of bedikat hametz: From Talmudic era until today

Over the generations bedikat hametz (searching for leaven) has become a wonderful bonding opportunity for parents and children as we usher in the Passover holiday.

By DAVID GEFFEN
12/04/2025

The American Heritage Haggadah: A personal story of production and publication

I worked hard to fulfill my dream, and thankfully I was successful. Some 7,000 copies are used at Seder tables throughout the world.

By DAVID GEFFEN
12/04/2025

Passover 2025: Why must Jews see themselves as personally leaving Egypt?

Why should one see themselves as if they personally left Egypt? Because it's the essence of redemption: giving everyone, no matter his situation, the inner strength of faith, hope, joy, serenity.

Prizmah Jewish Day Schools propel Jewish story of Passover forward

'When you know who you are, you can be anything' is the central idea of the new promotional campaign by Prizmah Center for Jewish Day Schools.

By PAUL BERNSTEIN
10/04/2025

On one smart dining table, the Haggadah spoke

Organizing the table - we may have gone overboard with our dining areas, but we wanted everyone, including the hosts, to enjoy the Seder night this year.

By IN COOPERATION WITH ZAGA
07/04/2025

Passover and the Gaza hostages: The coded message of redemption

This Passover, may we heed the coded redemption message of the Haggadah. May we soon enact the slogan of the past 18 months: “Bring Them Home NOW!”

By LEO DEE
07/04/2025

Passover haggadahs have long included pictures of rabbit hunts. This year shows us why

The images, which are varied in style and can be found in editions dating back to medieval and early-modern Germany, often present hunters and dogs chasing rabbits.

By BENJAMIN RESNICK/JTA
04/04/2025
Matzot Yehuda matzah factory in Jerusalem, 2019.

Passover 2025: What you need to know about the Jewish holiday

What is the story of Passover, What are its various traditions and rules, And just what dates will it be taking place this year? Here is everything you need to know.

03/04/2025

'It was all eternally heavenly': Seeing 'The Szyk Haggadah' at the Vatican Library

Eight years before, the limited premier edition of The Szyk Haggadah I created (2006-08) had been donated to the Vatican Library. I now had an opportunity to see it housed at the Vatican.

By IRVIN UNGAR
13/01/2025
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