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A Message from Bat-El Lieberman, Keshet Jewish Enrichment & Culture Facilitator
At the start of this Hebrew year, as we prepared to commemorate the events of October 7th, I reached out to my colleague Jori, the Keshet Day School social worker, for support in adapting and symbolizing the text we used in our adult program’s ceremony. In those reflective moments, one thought kept echoing in my mind: Am Yisrael Chai — the Jewish people live.
Seeing that ceremony presented in an accessible, meaningful way reminded me that every Jewish holiday deserves to be celebrated the Keshet way — with pride, inclusion, and a deep connection to our heritage, even in challenging times.
That commitment brought with it an ambitious challenge: to create both an adapted Megillah for Purim and an accessible Haggadah for Passover. Many might assume it’s simply a matter of copy-pasting the text and adding symbols—but there’s far more to it. Each piece required thoughtful editing, inclusive language, and a deep respect for the diversity within our Jewish community.
Just as important was the responsibility to honor our traditions. We knew we couldn’t create a meaningful Haggadah without preserving the integrity of our sacred texts and blessings. From the very beginning, we committed to including the most commonly known traditional passages, blessings and rituals—in Hebrew, English, transliteration and symbols — while simplifying the language where needed to ensure access for all.
Throughout the process, we were careful to retain the plot of the Exodus story and the original structure of the seder steps. Our goal was not to replace tradition, but to open its doors wider — to create a seder experience that is both authentic and inclusive, respectful of the past and relevant to the present.
We are proud to present this Haggadah as a universally designed piece. It offers the essential components of a traditional seder while allowing space for families to add their own customs and meaning. This is a Haggadah for everyone — a celebration of freedom that reflects the richness and diversity of our community.
Use it. Share it. Celebrate with it. And may this Chag HaCherut, the Festival of Freedom, be joyful, meaningful and inclusive for all.
חג פסח שמח! Chag Pesach Sameach!
