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Celebrate Passover with our exquisitely crafted Passover Haggadah, a cherished book passed down through generations of Jewish families at the seder table. Each Passover, Jewish individuals come together to partake in the meaningful seder, sharing stories, prayers, and traditional dishes that evoke the powerful narrative of liberation from slavery detailed in the Haggadah. This remarkable religious text provides everything needed to conduct a memorable seder experience, making it an essential component for both newcomers and seasoned participants alike.
Published by Princeton University Press, this brand-new 2020 edition (ISBN: 9780691144986) captures the Haggadah's rich history, highlighting its origins in biblical literature and its evolution into the contemporary world. Vanessa Ochs delves into the diverse manifestations of the Haggadah, from the beloved Maxwell House edition launched in the 1930s to modern adaptations celebrating feminism and LGBTQ+ themes. Whether you’re interested in exploring enchanted illuminated manuscripts or experiencing the joy of unique kibbutz Haggadot, this book encompasses it all.
The Passover Haggadah is not just a liturgical guide; it’s a narrative of Jewish identity and freedom, continuously reimagined to resonate with every generation. With free shipping on this item, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, cancellations are not permitted. Join countless others in commemorating Passover with this essential text.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691144986
Format: Rough front
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The life and times of a treasured book read by generations of Jewish families at the seder table
Every year at Passover, Jews around the world gather for the seder, a festive meal where family and friends come together to sing, pray, and enjoy traditional food while retelling the biblical story of the Exodus. The Passover Haggadah provides the script for the meal and is a religious text unlike any other. It is the only sacred book available in so many varieties-from the Maxwell House edition of the 1930s to the countercultural Freedom Seder-and it is the rare liturgical work that allows people with limited knowledge to conduct a complex religious service. The Haggadah is also the only religious book given away for free at grocery stores as a promotion. Vanessa Ochs tells the story of this beloved book, from its emergence in antiquity as an oral practice to its vibrant proliferation today.
Ochs provides a lively and incisive account of how the foundational Jewish narrative of liberation is remembered in the Haggadah. She discusses the book's origins in biblical and rabbinical literature, its flourishing in illuminated manuscripts in the medieval period, and its mass production with the advent of the printing press. She looks at Haggadot created on the kibbutz, those reflecting the Holocaust, feminist and LGBTQ-themed Haggadot, and even one featuring a popular television show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Ochs shows how this enduring work of liturgy that once served to transmit Jewish identity in Jewish settings continues to be reinterpreted and reimagined to share the message of freedom for all.
Published by Princeton University Press, this brand-new 2020 edition (ISBN: 9780691144986) captures the Haggadah's rich history, highlighting its origins in biblical literature and its evolution into the contemporary world. Vanessa Ochs delves into the diverse manifestations of the Haggadah, from the beloved Maxwell House edition launched in the 1930s to modern adaptations celebrating feminism and LGBTQ+ themes. Whether you’re interested in exploring enchanted illuminated manuscripts or experiencing the joy of unique kibbutz Haggadot, this book encompasses it all.
The Passover Haggadah is not just a liturgical guide; it’s a narrative of Jewish identity and freedom, continuously reimagined to resonate with every generation. With free shipping on this item, please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, cancellations are not permitted. Join countless others in commemorating Passover with this essential text.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691144986
Format: Rough front
Year: 2020
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
The life and times of a treasured book read by generations of Jewish families at the seder table
Every year at Passover, Jews around the world gather for the seder, a festive meal where family and friends come together to sing, pray, and enjoy traditional food while retelling the biblical story of the Exodus. The Passover Haggadah provides the script for the meal and is a religious text unlike any other. It is the only sacred book available in so many varieties-from the Maxwell House edition of the 1930s to the countercultural Freedom Seder-and it is the rare liturgical work that allows people with limited knowledge to conduct a complex religious service. The Haggadah is also the only religious book given away for free at grocery stores as a promotion. Vanessa Ochs tells the story of this beloved book, from its emergence in antiquity as an oral practice to its vibrant proliferation today.
Ochs provides a lively and incisive account of how the foundational Jewish narrative of liberation is remembered in the Haggadah. She discusses the book's origins in biblical and rabbinical literature, its flourishing in illuminated manuscripts in the medieval period, and its mass production with the advent of the printing press. She looks at Haggadot created on the kibbutz, those reflecting the Holocaust, feminist and LGBTQ-themed Haggadot, and even one featuring a popular television show, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Ochs shows how this enduring work of liturgy that once served to transmit Jewish identity in Jewish settings continues to be reinterpreted and reimagined to share the message of freedom for all.