This is a Passover unlike any previous one. Because of that, we've created a Haggadah that looks different than others we've used in the past. 

Each year on the 15th of Nissan, we try to imagine what it was like to be in the same time and space as our predecessors in Egypt. Thousands of years later, we continue telling the story by reading the Haggadah. To do so, we invite people into our homes to recount our ancient history. 

For Passover 2020, we can't open our doors to you. We're isolated as we self-quarantine to stop the spread of a 21st century plague. Instead, we're opening our hearts with the help of technology to gather virtually across time zones. 

Although we're not together face-to-face, we can strengthen our connections to each other intellectually and spiritually. It's a challenge. But perhaps we'll grow stronger for for it. 

When we end our seder saying, “Next Year in Jerusalem,” we might also want to add a wish of “Next year may we be physically together in the same space.” 

Note: throughout the Seder service is the mention of G-d. Some people like to substitute "Higher Power" or "Divine Light." Use whatever is comfortable to you. 

I've also included commentaries at the end of this Haggadah. 


haggadah Section: Introduction