Synopses & Reviews
Thousands of families have benefited from the information and wise advice in the original edition of this book. This updated edition will help families experience a meaningful holiday through its explanation of the concepts behind Passover ritual and ceremony with step-by-step procedures for observance and preparing the home for the holiday.
Passover, 2nd ed., provides readers with:
-- Easy-to-Follow Format: Using an innovative photo-documentary technique, real families describe in vivid images their own experiences with the Passover holiday.
-- Easy-to-Read Hebrew Texts: The Haggadah texts are in Hebrew, English, and transliteration.
-- An Abundance of Useful Information: A detailed description of the procedures involved in performing Passover rituals is included, along with a section of practical questions and answers. "Innovations" offers imaginative ideas and customs for seder celebration.
Synopsis
Remember, retell, recreate, and relive the Exodus experience--with the stories, rituals, foods, and songs of Pesah.
This revised and expanded edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the Festival of Freedom.
An inspiring and practical how-to guide, Passover clearly explains all the vital information that you need to fully honor--and to fully enjoy--this sacred celebration, including:
- History and meaning
- How to prepare, from shopping to kashering to selecting a Haggadah
- Rituals, prayers, and blessings (step by step)
- Songs and prayers in English and Hebrew (with clear transliterations)
- Innovative and imaginative new traditions to enliven your celebration
- Firsthand explanations and ideas from a variety of perspectives
- New information and ideas about how to involve everyone--from toddlers to teens to grandparents--in a meaningful Seder experience
Enriched by real-life voices sharing practical, useful suggestions and advice, this creative resource helps us to reacquaint ourselves with time-tested traditions and discover old and new ways to celebrate the birth and continuous renewal of the Jewish people.