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Hirsch Haggadah

Similar to his Torah Commentary, Rabbi Hirsch’s Haggadah offers a clear and comprehensive explanation of every step the Seder. The Hirsch Haggadah also offers some of Rav Hirsch’s major essays on Pesach/Passover. This book is particularly useful for anyone preparing to run their own Seder.

Props for 10 Plagues

Good storytelling becomes great storytelling with visual aids. Here are our suggestions for making the 10 Plagues more engaging: 1. Blood – A magician’s glass or pitcher will let you change water into “blood”. (Or you might try some good ol-fashioned stage blood.)  2. Frogs – Kids will giggle when you bring out the plastic […]

There’s Zaidy

Some of the greatest Jewish books for kids are on CD. To get your kids (and parents!) in the mood for a Jewish holiday or just to add some yiddishe spirit to the day, try one of the great Shmuel Kunda CDs, where he weaves a short story around the songs (or does he weave […]