The Schocken Passover Haggadah (English And Hebrew Edition)

The Schocken Passover Haggadah (English and Hebrew Edition)

From the Inside Flap f telling the story of the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt is observed year after year by millions of Jews at the Passover Seder. The Haggadah, the script of the "retelling" read during the festive meal, dates from the first century of the Common Era, and is an essential part of the holiday celebration. The Schocken Passover Haggadah presents the full, traditional text in both Hebrew and English (on facing pages); a concise running commentary explaining the origins and meaning of the rituals and customs of the Seder; and a selection of contemporary readings certain to spark the spirited discussion that is the hallmark of this ceremony of remembrance.Elegantly illustrated with black and white drawings gathered from ancient and modern texts from around the world--Holland and India, Renaissance Italy, the displaced persons camps of post-World War II Germany--The Schocken Passover Haggadah will make a beautiful and valued addition to an In every generation, the Haggadah enjoins us to retell the story of the Exodus from serfdom to freedom as a living personal experience. Here is everything you need to make your family's Seder a joyous and meaningful holiday celebration. Beginning with directions for setting the Seder table and arranging the Seder plate, The Schocken Passover Haggadah will guide you through the complete traditional text, with an accessible running commentary on the meaning of the symbols and rituals of the Seder. The text appears in Hebrew and English on facing pages in this easy-to-follow layout, and is accompanied by illustrations from Haggadot from many countries and centuries.This edition includes a section of contemporary readings on the meaning of Passover by some of the best-known teachers of our time, along with a selection of midrashim, tales, teachings, and meditations on the Holocaust. About the Author Nahum N. Glatzer was Emeritus Professor at Brandeis and Boston Universities. Excerpt.