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The Passover Haggadah is one of the most widely used Jewish texts, yet it isn’t a straightforward story. Built from fragments of debates, rituals, and traditions, it evolved over centuries after the destruction of the Temple. From ancient storytelling to medieval manuscripts to modern editions, the Seder became a living, changing experience. Yael and Schwab explore how a commandment to tell a story turned into one of Judaism’s most enduring rituals. And how did 60 million free copies end up tucked inside a can of Maxwell House coffee?
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