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Whether at a model seder, a community seder, or a family seder, The New American Haggadah will inspire and delight participants of all ages. First developed as The New Haggadah, this Passover classic has been revised to reflect the experiences of our generation and the contributions it has made to the holiday's message of universal freedom. The New American Haggadah presents the Passover service, filtered through the richness of the American Jewish experience. The moving text and traditional Passover songs are supplemented with illuminating commentaries. Highlights include: An Ethiopian Jew's account of "Operation Moses," her own modern-day exodus from poverty and oppression The memoir of a Union soldier celebrating Passover during the Civil War Illustrations reflecting the diverse ways American Jews have enriched the Passover message of liberation Songs by Debbie Friedman and Linda Hirschhorn Riddles to entertain children and adults alike Gender-sensitive language with elegant translation, transliteration of the original Hebrew text, music, and instructions for the leader combine to offer an accessible--and uniquely American--Passover seder. WARNING: This is not a traditional Haggada.Read full review
First, I have to express my complete bewilderment with the other review left here. The reviewer praises this edition and then gives it one star. Huh? He must be reading from right to left. OK, so now: I have been using this version of the Haggadah at my seder for two years and will use it again this year. It has the right balance of tradition and relevance. For those of us who are fluent both in Hebrew and in the rhythm of the seder, this allows your guests to stay with the reading while finding parts that are of themselves accessible. You can't go wrong with Mordeai Kaplan. Whichever haggadah you choose, buy enough for all attendees so everyone is literally on the same page. Considering the work and expense of making a seder, skip the Maxwell House version.
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