noun
- The narrative portion of the Passover Seder service, including prayers, songs, and the retelling of the Exodus from Egypt.
- A book or text containing the Passover Haggadah narrative and instructions for the Seder ceremony.
Usage: Often capitalized; from Hebrew; Plural: haggadahs or haggadot
Usage: Often capitalized; commonly used during Passover observance
Examples
- The family read from the Haggadah during the Passover Seder.
- Each guest received a printed haggadah to follow along with the ceremony.
- The Haggadah tells the story of how the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt.
- Many families have their own illustrated haggadahs passed down through generations.
- The Haggadah includes the Four Questions, traditionally asked by the youngest child.
- Different Jewish communities have different versions of the Haggadah with varying traditions.