11 Quirky, Pop-Culture, & Bookish Alternatives To The Traditional Passover Haggadah

Hosting a Passover Seder or just curious about fun internet finds? Here are 11 Haggadahs to check out.

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If you’ve ever attended a Passover Seder you probably know what a Haggadah is. If not, let me explain. A Haggadah is a book of Jewish text that is read at the Seder table during the first two nights of Passover. Rituals are laid out, prayers are included, and the story of Passover is told.

If you love the traditional style, that’s great! Personally, I find the basic Haggadahs, just a tiny bit boring. So naturally, I scoured the internet for the weirdest, quirkiest, most laughable Passover Haggadot so you don’t have to. 

1. The (unofficial) Hogwarts Haggadah

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Created in 2017, The (unofficial) Hogwarts Haggadah is the perfect way to add some bookish fun to your Passover Seder. From comparing Harry Potter to the story of Passover, this Haggadah is sure to satisfy the Jews that wish they went to Hebrew school at Hogwarts. 

2. The Zombie Haggadah

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Are you a fan of zombie-filled books? Then you’ve got to check out the Zombie Haggadah. This funny, yet slightly disturbing book is sure to stir up your appetite for brains…and matzah.

3. The Hamilton Haggadah

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Whether you’re a hardcore Hamilton the musical fan or just a fan of some clever song parodies, this one is for you. You can even listen to recorded versions of their Passover parodies on Soundcloud!

4. The J-Date Haggadah

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JDate is a popular Jewish dating site, so naturally their own Haggadah is dating app themed. Featuring dating app profiles for all of the Passover characters this Haggadah is perfect for all the romance book lovers out there.

5. Midge’s Haggadah

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Midge’s Haggadah, based off of the show The Marvelous Ms. Maisel, was created in a partnership with Maxwell House Coffee!

6. The Yada Yada Haggadah: A Sitcom Seder

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This Haggadah has a Seinfeld theme and features a fake “lost episode” in which George forces Jerry to hold a Passover Seder to impress a potential love interest. Surprisingly, there’s even a second Seinfeld themed Haggadah floating around. For ‘The Haggadah About Nothing’ click here

7. Curb Your Haggadah

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Another one for all the TV lovers out there. Curb Your Haggadah is a clever nod to the show Curb Your Enthusiasm, which has many Jewish themes and references.

8. The Emoji Haggadah

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This one’s probably more of a supplement to a full haggadah than a replacement, but it was too fun not to share. The emoji Haggadah is exactly as it sounds – the Haggadah except all the text is replaced by emoji representations. 

9. The Superhero Haggadah: A Story of Signs and Marvels

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Calling all Marvel fans, this one’s for you! If you want to learn how Passover relates to your favorite superheroes, this Haggadah might just be the perfect next purchase for you. 

10. The Baseball Haggadah: A Festival of Freedom and Springtime in 15 Innings

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This baseball-themed Haggadah is this list’s next home run. The baseball references and vivid illustrations are sure to keep sports fans engaged at this year’s Seder. 

11. Make Your Own Haggadah!

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Don’t find any of these finds interesting? With Haggadot.com you can customize your own Haggadah to be exactly the way you want it.

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