The Haggadah
The Passover Haggadah (הַגָּדָה, pronounced hah-GOH-doh by Ashkenazim and hah-gah-DAH by Sephardim and speakers of Modern Hebrew) is the guidebook to the Passover evening meal (Seder), containing ancient texts dating back to Biblical times, as well as the Talmudic era, all of which come together to recreate the story of Passover and share its meaning to the modern Jew.
The Haggadah walks the users through the 15-step Seder experience, providing instructions, as well as texts to read and discuss.
Often printed in booklet form, the Haggadah is often accompanied by an astonishing array of commentaries and/or translations. Some ancient illustrated Haggadahs are priceless museum pieces, while the common Haggadah, filled with wine stains and crumbs, is a treasured family friend that appears each year at Passover time.
In addition to the acclaimed Chabad.org Haggadah, Chabad.org offers a number of online printable Haggadah options, including a traditional Hebrew-English PDF, alongside Hebrew-only and English-only versions and those with extensive commentaries.
About the Passover Haggadah:
The word Haggadah means “telling,” as its primary purpose is to facilitate the retelling the story of the Exodus from Egypt. It also guides participants through the ritual-rich Seder meal, indicating when and how each rite is performed.
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Download and Print these Haggadahs for your Passover Seder
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The Haggadah is said to be the most widely printed Jewish book. Throughout the ages, Jews have been holding Passover Seders using it. Here is but a small sampling of historical Haggadahs.
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Kiddush for the Evenings of Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot
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Translation of Kiddush for the Evenings of Pesach, Shavuot and Sukkot
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The Haggadah evolved over time, starting from the Second Temple period until it reached its present form.
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The timeless guide to Seder night; how well do you know the Haggadah?
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Rabbi Zevin provides a comprehensive survey of Chabad literature on the Haggadah, beginning with the Tanya authored by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi.
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