About this Haggadah
What makes this Haggadah different from others?
A digestable and approachable Haggadah to bring us together as we shelter apart.
Clear directions
Instead of directions being hidden, I allow the directions to be large so everyone knows what to do next and can participate.
At the end of a section, there are directions for what to expect for the next chapter.
Participatory copy
All copy in bold throughout the Haggadah should be read together as a group.
Pages in navy should not be skipped.
Icons
Iconography help people of all ages understand and participate in the service.
English, Hebrew, and transliterations
All of the English and Hebrew are included in this book so you can choose which language you want to conduct the service in.
There are select transliterations when you might want everyone can to participate in Hebrew.
Abbreviated sections
Maggid, Barech and Hallel have links to abbreviated sections for a shorter, but still meaningful, service.
Illustrations
Illustrations are included for every section of the Haggadah. They range from literal to abstract to allow for more conversation during the Haggadah.
Mobile friendly
This Passover Haggadah is optimized for mobile so you can use your phone or tablet as a replacement for a book this year.
Quick access links
If at any point you want to skip to another section of the service, use the Table of Contents link at the header or footer for a links to the most commonly used parts of the service.
This Haggadah is free to use.
Due to Covid-19, I recreated my printed Haddagah as a digital experience so families could celebrate together while we’re apart.
If you love it as much as my family and friends have over the past 15 years, a suggested contribution of $18 per family is appreciated.
Jennifer Phillips is an award winning graphic designer living in the Bay Area with her husband Russ, son Adam, and cat Jello.
A special thanks to my family and friends who inspired me to create this Haggadah and have pushed me to make it even more usable every year.
This Haggadah’s origins
Every year, friends and family join to sit around the Seder table telling the same Passover story.
How do you ensure that everyone is engaged during a Seder when young and old, reform and orthodox, Jew and non-Jew are sitting at the same table?
The possibility of a Haggadah redesign has been an idea brewing in my head ever since 2005. All of the Haggadot I’ve used were lacking a certain simplicity in organization which could make Seders a much more engaging and relaxing experience.
This year, I have digitized it so all families can use this format while we celebrate apart.
A Seder should be an enjoyable experience where family and friends can relax and learn. So use whatever parts you want, and remember, “Next year in Jerusalem”