noun
- Plural of haggadah; Jewish liturgical texts that recount the story of the Exodus and are recited during the Passover Seder meal.
Usage: Also spelled 'haggadas' or 'hagadahs'; Religious/cultural term; Commonly used in Jewish contexts
Examples
- Many families use different haggadahs during their Passover celebrations.
- The haggadahs contain prayers, songs, and the traditional retelling of the Exodus story.
- Modern haggadahs often include contemporary interpretations alongside traditional text.
- Children enjoy reading from the haggadahs during the Seder.
- Illustrated haggadahs are popular gifts for families observing Passover.