According to Jewish tradition, in every generation each person is obligated to see herself as if she had personally gone forth out of Egypt. This is the imperative at the center of the Passover Seder, and in recent years Jewish women have been finding new ways to express it.
This eclectic and multidimensional seder sourcebook brings together the contributions of over 100 women with readings, personal and creative reflections, commentaries and blessings that can be incorporated into Passover celebrations as supplements to or substitutes for traditional passages of the Haggadah. Added value is the inclusion of a detailed 23-page guide to planning a women's seder.
There are many substantive and moving readings here. We were touched by an essay on the importance of water in this ritual and another on its relevance to contemporary issues such as war (see the excerpt by Eve Ensler). We also appreciated updating of the ten plagues to include battles with apathy, envy, intolerance, injustice, and the exploitation of others. This volume is a veritable treasure trove of devotional insights for those who want to make the most of the Passover seder.
