The Passover Haggadah - by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin

This work is not a typical Haggadah. It’s purpose is not to offer a new translation or provide running commentary for the Hebrew text. Nor does it dwell upon the historic and halachic aspects of the Seder ritual. instead, the author has attempted to use the Haggadah as a source for discussing and elaborating upon a score of themes that are basic to Judaism. In this work the Haggadah becomes a gateway to a deeper understanding of Jewish thought and ritual. Such fundamental concepts as freedom, messianism, particularism vs. universalim, and others are shown to be intrinsic to the Haggadah.