Moshe Eisemann, Artscroll, 1992
This is an English-language Haggadah, containing a basic Haggadah at the beginning and a collection of essays at the back. It is written by Rabbi Eisemann, one of the most outstanding educators in the current English-speaking world – he is the Mashgiach of Ner Yisrael in Baltimore, and a world-famous figure, author of many books. In common with his other similar works (most notably his collection of essays on the Machzor for Yamim Norayim), his penetrating style leaves the reader refreshed and inspired. There is a lot of emphasis on the pedagogical aspects of the Haggadah – the early parts, including the four sons and the answer to Mah Nishtanah. This fits the subtitle of the book: what does the Haggadah really tell us about our children. To best understand the book, a quote from the author’s introduction will suffice. Clearly the Mitzvah of Haggadah is one of Mesorah, a passing on during the night of passing over. On this holiest of nights the future must seek the inspiration of the past; history must seek justification and fulfilment in destiny.
