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A Passover Haggadah: As Commented Upon by Elie Wiesel and Illustrated by Mark Podwal

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Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel tells tales, his wife provides translations, and Dr Podwal includes his magical drawings. Wiesel's commentaries are printed in red (for example, for the Four Sons, he comments on the idea of Four Generations and the transmittal of heritage from knowing (wise) to not-knowing(cant even ask the question)). The classic Hebrew and English text of the traditional haggadah are in black ink. The Haggadah is in Right to Left format. While in English and Hebrew, there are no transliterations.

I'm not sure what to say other than that the one piece of Judaica I do collect is Haggadot.

This commentary has by far become my favorite. It's the voice of a wise person who loves the tradition yet isn't unwilling to question it, who lived through a faith-destroying event, yet retains fondness and love for the holiday and tradition. It's life affirming and tragic and sad and hopeful and innovative all at once.

It isn't the most religious commentary, but for most modern Jews, it could easily be the most moving. Many places can bring you to tears...from the tragedy, the beauty, the hope, and the magic of the holiday.

Just what i wanted. this Haggadah follows the complete seder but instead of the usual formal blather, it provides thoughtful historical insight. both Jews and non-Jews at our seder found its content enlightening. i'll buy more for next year.

It was time for my family to get new haggadot and I'm so thrilled with these. Well written with a lot of commentary and fantastic illustrations. Through using this haggadah, what can be a tedious and long meal, my family enjoyed recounting the story of Passover - and learned a few new things as well.

Thanks for the great Haggadah. Beautiful book, meaningful content. Was a hit for all at the table with family who had grown up with Passover and with those who were attending their first seder!

fantastic! a true eye opener! a cute book with really neat and fun information! this book will explain a lot about tradition and passover!