The New American Haggadah: A Simple Passover Seder for the Whole Family
Mar 2016 · Novelty Publishing
4.6star
22 reviews
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102
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UPDATED: Now with Hebrew characters and gender-neutral phrasing!
A Haggadah you can read from cover to cover. No decisions! No skipping! No guilt!
A Haggadah long enough to cover everything, yet short enough to conquer boredom.
A Haggadah that's easy to follow, even for those who have never led or attended a Seder before.
A Haggadah that encourages everyone to participate, without any confusion as to who says what.
A Haggadah that celebrates freedom.
A Haggadah that highlights traditional Jewish values alongside modern American ideals.
A Haggadah that explains everything!
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This e-book version is for those participants who prefer to read on their ereaders, smartphones, or tablets. Printed paperback copies and other digital formats are also available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo.
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PRAISE FROM REVIEWERS…
“My family and guests loved it. First time we went back to Haggadah to finish the Seder after the meal.”
“Thank you for a wonderful Haggadah. It honors our traditions and makes them relevant for today. Even my 13 and 15 year olds were inspired to participate!”
“My family and I used this for our first Passover Seder tonight. We had a beautiful experience together. Everything was easy to follow and understand.”
“The subtitle—a "simple" version—is not really true. We all felt the text was clear and thorough. This group of long-time Passover observers all learned things.”
“We went through the whole Haggadah, the story was told nicely with both English and some Hebrew (and transliterations). We loved it!”
“…a clear path to a lovely Passover dinner. Sharing this with newcomers puts them at ease to share in this beautiful tradition.”
“Easy to follow, covered everything in a clear way for people unfamiliar with Passover. Appreciate the modern, liberal, inclusive tone. Highly recommended!”
“I'm very glad we used "The New American Haggadah" last night and we'll continue to use it in years to come.”
“Easy to use. Covers all the basics and tells a great story.”
“Fantastic Haggadah. It is the perfect length. Tells the story without being too redundant. I highly recommend this to every family.”
“Just right! It captured the traditional story—and not too long nor too short.”
“We had a very "mixed" group at our Passover seder this year, ranging from extremely religious to extremely nonreligious, together with devout guests from other religions, and I feel like this book made for an enjoyable and accessible Seder experience for everybody involved.”
“This combines all the favorite and traditional aspects of your grandpa's Haggadah while serving the needs of Jews in America today who want a modern explanation. Everyone contributes and there is no confusion at all about what the order is, what part is next, no frantic turning pages back and forth, stage whispering of "what page are we on?" and it has finally quashed the heckling from the Seder table crowd. You'll love this as our family did.”
“I was pleased that the updates on concern for minorities was handled well, and the broader philosophies were not "preachy" but rather are thought-provoking and appropriate. The traditional Hebrew prayers are in there, and a comprehensive story of the Exodus is most informative to even those who go through it every year.”
“Just finished a Seder guided by the New American Haggadah. We had a group of 23 participants. Everyone got involved in a story that is a cornerstone of the Jewish faith. It is a great read for today's insightful and intelligent Jewish family who has a rational understanding of Jewish history.”
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You might enjoy this Haggadah if you like: short, simple, and fun Passover dinners; easy Seder meals; events with children and family; or Reform Jewish holidays.
A Haggadah you can read from cover to cover. No decisions! No skipping! No guilt!
A Haggadah long enough to cover everything, yet short enough to conquer boredom.
A Haggadah that's easy to follow, even for those who have never led or attended a Seder before.
A Haggadah that encourages everyone to participate, without any confusion as to who says what.
A Haggadah that celebrates freedom.
A Haggadah that highlights traditional Jewish values alongside modern American ideals.
A Haggadah that explains everything!
_____
This e-book version is for those participants who prefer to read on their ereaders, smartphones, or tablets. Printed paperback copies and other digital formats are also available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and Kobo.
_____
PRAISE FROM REVIEWERS…
“My family and guests loved it. First time we went back to Haggadah to finish the Seder after the meal.”
“Thank you for a wonderful Haggadah. It honors our traditions and makes them relevant for today. Even my 13 and 15 year olds were inspired to participate!”
“My family and I used this for our first Passover Seder tonight. We had a beautiful experience together. Everything was easy to follow and understand.”
“The subtitle—a "simple" version—is not really true. We all felt the text was clear and thorough. This group of long-time Passover observers all learned things.”
“We went through the whole Haggadah, the story was told nicely with both English and some Hebrew (and transliterations). We loved it!”
“…a clear path to a lovely Passover dinner. Sharing this with newcomers puts them at ease to share in this beautiful tradition.”
“Easy to follow, covered everything in a clear way for people unfamiliar with Passover. Appreciate the modern, liberal, inclusive tone. Highly recommended!”
“I'm very glad we used "The New American Haggadah" last night and we'll continue to use it in years to come.”
“Easy to use. Covers all the basics and tells a great story.”
“Fantastic Haggadah. It is the perfect length. Tells the story without being too redundant. I highly recommend this to every family.”
“Just right! It captured the traditional story—and not too long nor too short.”
“We had a very "mixed" group at our Passover seder this year, ranging from extremely religious to extremely nonreligious, together with devout guests from other religions, and I feel like this book made for an enjoyable and accessible Seder experience for everybody involved.”
“This combines all the favorite and traditional aspects of your grandpa's Haggadah while serving the needs of Jews in America today who want a modern explanation. Everyone contributes and there is no confusion at all about what the order is, what part is next, no frantic turning pages back and forth, stage whispering of "what page are we on?" and it has finally quashed the heckling from the Seder table crowd. You'll love this as our family did.”
“I was pleased that the updates on concern for minorities was handled well, and the broader philosophies were not "preachy" but rather are thought-provoking and appropriate. The traditional Hebrew prayers are in there, and a comprehensive story of the Exodus is most informative to even those who go through it every year.”
“Just finished a Seder guided by the New American Haggadah. We had a group of 23 participants. Everyone got involved in a story that is a cornerstone of the Jewish faith. It is a great read for today's insightful and intelligent Jewish family who has a rational understanding of Jewish history.”
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You might enjoy this Haggadah if you like: short, simple, and fun Passover dinners; easy Seder meals; events with children and family; or Reform Jewish holidays.
Ratings and reviews
4.6
22 reviews
Kathleen Hughes
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March 31, 2018
Some parts are much too wordy, and some parts (like the songs) are missing. The organization of the 4 cups was unexpected, because it kept saying, "Our seder has ended! We have consumed 4 cups," which we all thought meant that we missed the 4th cup somehow, but we actually hadn't reached it yet. Convenient to have on all of our phones, but I would rather purchase a better quality haggadah.
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carlos javier gonzalez
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July 20, 2023
lo busco en español y nada... no pude usar traductor.. una pena
About the author
LAUREN ROYAL is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many “truly enchanting” humorous historical romance novels—and one Haggadah, which isn’t humorous, although her family seems to spend most of the Seder laughing anyway. Her books have earned raves from reviewers including Publishers Weekly, who calls her “an impressive talent.” Lauren lives in Southern California with her family and their constantly shedding cat.
KEN ROYAL is a management consultant and writer. His articles, none of which are religious, have been published in the Gallup Management Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, The Orange County Register, and The Detroit News. He is also the co-author of one Haggadah, which not only celebrates his heritage but also the values of family and freedom he cherishes. Ken lives in Southern California and Michigan with his wife and two children.
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