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The New American Haggadah: A Simple Passover Seder for the Whole Family

by Ken Royal

A guided Haggadah for a shared Seder

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A guided Haggadah for a shared Seder

Ken Royal’s Haggadah is organized as a cover-to-cover guide to the Passover Seder, with clear directions about who says what and explanations intended to make each part easier to follow. It brings traditional Jewish values into conversation with modern American ideals and frames the Seder around freedom. The updated edition includes Hebrew characters, right-to-left printing, gender-neutral phrasing, and large type. Its emphasis on participation and explanation makes the structure of the service central, while the subtitle signals an approach designed to be accessible across a range of familiarity with the Seder.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People leading a Seder for the first time or seeking a clear guide to its sequence.
  • Families and guests who want a Haggadah that encourages shared participation.
  • Those interested in a presentation connecting traditional Jewish values with modern American ideals.

Themes

Passover and the SederFreedomJewish tradition and contemporary American valuesParticipation and accessibility

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Book overview

A Haggadah you can read from cover to cover. No decisions! No skipping! No guilt!

A Haggadah long enough to cover everything, yet short enough to conquer boredom.

A Haggadah that's easy to follow, even for those who have never led or attended a Seder before.

A Haggadah that encourages everyone to participate, without any confusion as to who says what.

A Haggadah that celebrates freedom.

A Haggadah that highlights traditional Jewish values alongside modern American ideals.

A Haggadah that explains everything!
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UPDATED: Now with Hebrew characters, right-to-left printing, and gender-neutral phrasing! Font is large and easy to read.

A free e-book version is available for those wishing to see the entire book before purchasing, and also for any participants who prefer to read on their e-readers, smartphones, or tablets.

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PRAISE FROM REVIEWERS...

"My family and guests loved it. First time we went back to Haggadah to finish the Seder after the meal."

"Thank you for a wonderful Haggadah. It honors our traditions and makes them relevant for today. Even my 13 and 15 year olds were inspired to participate!"

"My family and I used this for our first Passover Seder tonight. We had a beautiful experience together. Everything was easy to follow and understand."

"The subtitle--a "simple" version--is not really true. We all felt the text was clear and thorough. This group of long-time Passover observers all learned things."

"We went through the whole Haggadah, the story was told nicely with both English and some Hebrew (and transliterations). We loved it!"

"...a clear path to a lovely Passover dinner. Sharing this with newcomers puts them at ease to share in this beautiful tradition."

"Easy to follow, covered everything in a clear way for people unfamiliar with Passover. Appreciate the modern, liberal, inclusive tone. Highly recommended!"

"I'm very glad we used 'The New American Haggadah' last night and we'll continue to use it in years to come."

"Easy to use. Covers all the basics and tells a great story."

"Fantastic Haggadah. It is the perfect length. Tells the story without being too redundant. I highly recommend this to every family."

"Just right! It captured the traditional story--and not too long nor too short."

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS

KEN ROYAL is a management consultant and writer. His articles, none of which are religious, have been published in the Gallup Management Journal, Investor's Business Daily, The Orange County Register, and The Detroit News. He is also the co-author of one Haggadah, which not only celebrates his heritage but also the values of family and freedom he cherishes. Ken lives in Southern California and Michigan with his wife and two children.

LAUREN ROYAL is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of many "truly enchanting" humorous historical romance novels--and one Haggadah, which isn't humorous, although her family always seems to spend much of the Seder laughing anyway. Lauren's books have earned raves from reviewers including Publishers Weekly, who calls her "an impressive talent." She lives in Southern California with her family and their constantly shedding cat.

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