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The Meaning of Chad Gadya

The Meaning of Chad Gadya

The Vilna Gaon’s explanation of the famous Passover song.

by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld

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The Art of Leading an Amazing Seder

The Art of Leading an Amazing Seder

by Rabbi Alexander Seinfeld

10 tips to keep your Seder interesting.

Why Celebrate with Bitter Herbs?

Why Celebrate with Bitter Herbs?

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

Yes, God took us out of Egypt, but He put us there in the first place!

Why Did the Fish Have to Die?

Why Did the Fish Have to Die?

by Shulamis Yehudis Gutfreund

Teaching a child to understand God’s grand eternal plan.

Passover: Making it Personal

Passover: Making it Personal

by Yvette Alt Miller

How can we identify with the Jewish slaves today?

Haggadah: An Introduction

Haggadah: An Introduction

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Putting the Seder into perspective.

Seder Plate - 15 Steps

Seder Plate - 15 Steps

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The 15 Seder steps and what they symbolize.

Kiddush - First Cup

Kiddush - First Cup

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Why is this one of the 15 steps to freedom?

Urchatz - Karpas

Urchatz - Karpas

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Lessons and ideas behind these two symbols.

Breaking the Middle Matzah

Breaking the Middle Matzah

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Why is this one the 15 Steps to Freedom?

Maggid - Bread of Affliction

Maggid - Bread of Affliction

by Rabbi Stephen Baars

"This is the bread of affliction that our ancestors ate in the land of Egypt."

All Who Are Hungry

All Who Are Hungry

by Rabbi Stephen Baars

"All who are hungry ― come and eat. All who are needy ― come join the Passover celebration."

Next Year, Free!

Next Year, Free!

by Rabbi Stephen Baars

"Next year in the land of Israel. Next year, free people."

Four Questions & Slaves

Four Questions & Slaves

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Why are questions so important?

Bnei Brak Wise Men

Bnei Brak Wise Men

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

"Whoever talks at length about Exodus from Egypt is praiseworthy."

Baruch Hamakom

Baruch Hamakom

by Rabbi Stephen Baars

"Blessed is The One Who gave the Torah to His people Israel."

Rosh Chodesh Nissan

Rosh Chodesh Nissan

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

God is ready to give us opportunity right now. Choose it!

Idolators - 400 Years

Idolators - 400 Years

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Life is a continuous process toward self-discovery. It is never too late.

Vi-He She-Amda

Vi-He She-Amda

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Have others really tried to destroy us in every generation?

Down to Egypt

Down to Egypt

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Our forefather Jacob did not go to Egypt to settle permanently, but only to reside temporarily.

Hard Labor

Hard Labor

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

When the Jews assimilate and become "full-fledged Egyptians," the result is anti-Semitism.

Cried Out to God

Cried Out to God

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

We cried out to God. He heard our voice and saw our affliction.

God Brought Us Out

God Brought Us Out

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

"In all the gods of Egypt will I execute judgment... I am God and no other."

Ten Plagues

Ten Plagues

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

How does modern man understand plagues and miracles?

Dayenu! Many Plagues

Dayenu! Many Plagues

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The number of plagues was 5-fold, corresponding to the 5-letter Name of God which represents justice.

Pesach Offering

Pesach Offering

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Why did our ancestors eat the Passover offering at the Holy Temple?

Matzah Explained

Matzah Explained

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

What is the reason we eat Matzah?

Marror Explained

Marror Explained

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

What is the reason we eat the bitter herbs?

In Every Generation

In Every Generation

by Rabbi Naftali Schiff

Young Jews are being lost to apathy and assimilation. Let's leave an empty seat at the Seder.

Hallel

Hallel

by Rabbi Tom Meyer

"It is our duty to thank, praise, honor, bless and respect He who did all these miracles for our ancestors and for us."

Eating the Matzah

Eating the Matzah

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

It is a Torah mitzvah to eat matzah on Seder night.

Bitter Herbs and Korech Sandwich

Bitter Herbs and Korech Sandwich

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

The why's and how's of eating bitter herbs on Seder night.

Festive Meal, Afikomen, Grace

Festive Meal, Afikomen, Grace

by Rabbi Stephen Baars

Why are these part of the 15 steps to Freedom?

Door for Elijah and Hallel

Door for Elijah and Hallel

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Elijah the Prophet occupies a fascinating role in Jewish history.

Seder Conclusion

Seder Conclusion

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Next Year in Jerusalem!

Born Free?

Born Free?

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

Quite the contrary. Learn how to choose freedom this Passover.

Four Sons

Four Sons

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

Educate the child according to his way.

Four Sons and the Child Within

Four Sons and the Child Within

by Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf

The Haggadah's Four Sons are really each of us, struggling to find our path in life and in the Jewish world.

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