noun
- Plural of Haggadah; the narrative portions of the Talmud that include stories, parables, and ethical teachings, as distinct from legal rulings.
- Plural of Haggadah; the liturgical text recited during the Passover Seder that tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt.
Usage: Jewish religious context; Often capitalized
Usage: Jewish religious context; Often capitalized
Examples
- The haggadot contain many famous rabbinic stories and interpretations.
- Different families use different haggadot for their Passover celebrations.
- The haggadot distinguish between narrative and legal material in Jewish tradition.
- Many illustrated haggadot have been published throughout history.
- Students of Talmud study both the halakha and the haggadot.