How does The Exodus Haggadah differ from all others? It returns the full story of the departure of the ancient Israelites from Egypt to its place as the focus of the Passover Seder. That story, newly translated from the Book of Exodus, is interleaved with all the rituals and prayers of the Traditional Haggadah. The familiar rabbinic commentary and anecdotes are set in the margins with new notes on history, geography, and language to provide historical context. Stunning illustrations in four-color process on glossy paper appear throughout. Authored by Semitic linguist and lawyer Seth Ben-Mordecai, The Exodus Haggadah is an independent effort to address the need among contemporary Jews for a Haggadah that respects tradition but is accessible to all, regardless of schooling in history or religion. Reading only the essential text, which is set in bold font, a family can conduct a meaningful Seder in about 45 minutes before the meal. Mr. Ben-Mordecai has applied his background in comparative Semitic linguistics to render the Hebrew text into beautiful contemporary English, clarifying dozens of passages that were previously obscure. Available at a pre-Passover discount of $18.95 from Vayomer Publishing, Box 60382, Palo Alto, CA 94306, <http://www.exodushaggadah.com/>www.exodushaggadah.com, The Exodus Haggadah (ISBN 0-9786360-0-7) ordinarily retails for $24.95.
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