A Different Night

by David Dishon and Noam Zion

Book Overview

This is the haggadah that has changed the American seder. First published in 1997, it's a full traditional seder, but with large amounts of art and commentaries, and discussion starters -- all in a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0966474007
• ISBN13: 9780966474008
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Shalom Hartman Institute
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 5.02 lbs.

Customer Reviews

To make the Seder more understandable and meaningful

This Haggadah is a valuable contribution. It aims to help promote the inter-generational dialogue which is an essential element of the Seder. It provides clear and alternative answers to the principal questions ordinarily discussed in the 'Magid' section of the Seder. It also provides colorful ilustrations some of which are in cartoon form . It also provides historical knowledge and background which make studying the work a true learning experience. And though it is directed at an English speaking American readership it has a world- view centered on the redemption in the land of Israel. It too includes much Midrashic material. I am hoping that this Haggadah will help enrich our Seder this year as I expect it will enrich the Seder of many others.

Make this your seder's haggadah & your guests will thank you

You cannot go wrong with A Different Night from the Hartman Institute as your official seder haggadah. This haggadah claims to put forth a lively dialogue between parent and child, and it does just that. The explanations, commentary, and ease-of-use make this one of the best haggadot on the market. The personal reflection sections will help you turn your seder into a family renewal ceremony and will keep even the most apathetic guest from boredom. My favorite part of this haggadah is its collection of the many artistic representations of the Four Children, giving you a beautiful art-filled haggadah that can be used at the seder table. You could easily spend half your seder discussing the artists' interpretations.In typical Hartman Institute fashion, this haggadah is well assembled, pedagogically effective, and extremely leader-friendly. It will be well worth the investment to 86 your standard edition Maxwell House free haggadot and make this your haggadah-of-choice.

the best contemporary haggadah

full of interesting material, old & new; well set-out; accessible across a wide range of backgrounds, from orthodox to secular; a great section of artistic renderings of the four sons;overall, i think this is the best contemporary haggadah.

Why is This Nt Diffrnt With this, each seder can be diffrnt

Reads Right to Left. As the authors write, it is a Haggadah to grow with, year after year. Each seder can be different from the prior years', by selecting new readings. The Haggadah is tagged with shortcuts for those who want to conduct a quick seder, but not to miss the educational spirit of the process. The Bare Bones Basic Seder readings are tagged with a BBB diamond symbol (think of the symbol of hot and spicy entrees on a Chinese restaurant menu). The haggadah opens with Erev Pesach and the Search for Chametz, followed by the burning of the Chametz. The haggadah also explains Chametz as a symbol of personal arrogance in its commentaries. The right facing pages are the Hebrew and English seder. The left facing pages are commentaries and tidbits to share at the table. The seder is presented in Hebrew with English translations. The blessings and major paragraphs (such as Ha lachma Anya) have English transliterations also. The Four sons are rendered as Four CHILDREN, and includes a commentary on whether labeling children is dynamic or static, and whether Abram would have been labeled a rebellious child since he founded monotheism against his father's wishes. It is followed by six pages of the Four Children in Art, 1920-1988. This haggadah also includes sections for Shifra and Puah, the heroic women who saved Moses and other babies. The MAGGID or Symposium section contains selections for the assembled on a variety of topics, such as Sexual liberation, Resistance, Rabbinics, Assimilation, Antisemitism, Oppression, or the Wandering Jews. Choose one and discuss, or make up your own Symposium one year. The Ten plagues includes a commentary on a Pacifist's view of the plagues. Dayenu is in English, Hebrew, and transliteration. It is followed by a Dayenu of contemporary stanzas in English. The Haggadah includes the Grace After Meals, Hallel, and Sfirat Ha Omer. It closes with Kee Lo Naeh, Adeer Hu, Echad Mee Yodaia, Chad gadya, Hatikva, Jerusalem of Gold (Shemer), selections from Song of Songs, and three songs for Peace.

Your passover seder will never be the same again!

This haggadah is revelutionary in its approach, and at the same time, completely traditional. The seder is meant to be alive, for all involved. It is meant to be enjoyable -- even the part before the meal. It is meant to stimulate the children and the adults. This is the haggadah to achieve that. With provoking ideas on every other page, facing the traditional text, using many different techniques, there will be something to excite everyone. From the series of a dozen or so charicatures of the four sons spanning several centuries, to a newspaper from the time of the Exodus; from thought provoking chasidic stories to modern approaches to the concept of freedom, noone will be bored any longer. And the leader's guide (a companion volume) will make this the most memorable seder to are likely to have ever experienced.