The Schechter Haggadah: Art, History and Commentary (English and Hebrew Edition) Hardcover – March 20, 2015

This is one of the rare Haggadot that has something for everyone. In the first section, the Hebrew and English text of the Haggadah is presented in large type that is clear and attractive, with selected illustrations on the page; notes in the margin point to a second section, where nearly one hundred additional images are printed in full color with detailed commentary.From my perspective, however, the most important part of this book lies in the third and final section: Dr. Joshua Kulp's masterful commentary on the Haggadah. I was a student of Dr. Kulp's in 1998, when photocopied sheets of very early drafts circulated around the yeshiva, and the final commentary presented here is one of the best Haggadah commentaries I have ever encountered.The commentary is divided into themed sections, with margin notes on the text of the Haggadah in the first section indicating where to find more detailed commentary later on. The commentary itself strikes a delicate balance, offering deep scholarly insights in a style that is easy to follow for learners at all levels.Significantly, works published between 2002-2006 by Professors Shamma Friedman and Judith Hauptmann, as well as Dr. Kulp himself, have significantly changed our understanding of the historical development of the Haggadah and the Seder, and to my knowledge this book is the first English-language Haggadah to take full advantage of the latest scholarship on the subject.

Ari Beser's "The Nuclear Family" is a must-read. The author is in an absolutely unique position to tell the story of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings from both American and Japanese perspectives because of his own family's intimate connections with those who carried out these missions and the victims. Beser undertook to meet and interview survivors and families of survivors, which sometimes took courage and perseverance, in order to allow them to tell their own stories. He preserves the dignity of each person and touches the reader's emotions deeply. This is history unlike what we "Boomers" were taught in high school because it portrays how war affects individuals and the generations that follow them. The author bridges chasms that divide people by making his book a plea for peace and a commitment by humankind to ensure that such destruction will never be allowed to happen again.G. Lipsitz

Beautifully done and very informative. I probably wouldn't use it at the seder--- it's large and elegant and I wouldn't want it to get wine-spattered or filled with matza crumbs--- but it's an excellent resource.

I have not read the whole thing, but it is a beautiful product and the commentary seems promising.

Really valuable addition to my collection and seder table!

This Haggadah has lots of interesting images and perspectives, and is a great addition to our collection. Provides lots of Seder discussion material.

Wonderful artistic reference for Passover

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