Finalist—National Jewish Book Award Modern Jewish Thought and Experience
“Fascinating.... Provides a new translation of a traditional Hebrew text introduced by background essays and interwoven with contemporary commentaries.... All the great voices of Judaism over the centuries are heard.”
—New York Times
“Will provide Jewish families and groups with a richer understanding of this major holiday, its observance, and its meaning for their lives. Highly recommended.”
—Library Journal
“Everything you ever wanted to know about the Passover haggadah, from multiple perspectives: biblical, historical, theological, legal, rabbinic, mystical, feministand then some
. The plurality of voices lends richness to the reader's understanding
. [An] illuminating resource.”
—Publishers Weekly
“The beauty of the series is the number of different perspectives offered on the text.... A valuable resource for any Jewish library.”
—Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter
“Highly readable, thoroughly engaging, useful and informative
truly a peoples book. An almost bottomless treasury of knowledge for enriching any seder.”
—Jewish Book World
“A very detailed, informative [and] valuable tool for anyone who wants to understand the Haggadah.... Fact-filled, interesting, and easy to read.... Delightful.”
—Jewish Eye
“Valuable.... Never overestimates the readers knowledge, but it never underestimates the readers intelligence.... Challenges the reader to ... study the text seriously and spiritually. Those who use this Haggadah will find that the seder is capable of nurturing the mind and soul.... A useful resource.... Contains enough material for many years of study.”
—Jewish Media Review
“Exciting.... A must for every English-speaking Jewish family.... What a blessing these volumes are!”
—Kolel: The Adult Centre for Liberal Jewish Learning
“A fine resource for preparing for the seder and for use at the table.... Reflect[s] anew on the haggadah.”
—Publishers Weekly
