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The Lieberman Open Orthodox Haggadah (English and Hebrew Edition)

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About The Lieberman Open Orthodox Haggadah

Product Description The Lieberman Open Orthodox Haggadah (the Orlofsky Edition) addresses some of the burning issues of our times through the lens of the rituals and texts of the Seder night. As we recognize that in every generation we are to seek liberation and freedom, this Haggadah demonstrates an activism that stems from rather than being stymied by our ancient traditions. Open Orthodoxy is a stream of Orthodoxy that combines a strict adherence to Jewish law with an openness and flexibility on certain contemporary issues. With contributions from prominent and original thinkers and an introduction to the term Open Orthodoxy from Rabbi Avi Weiss, this Haggadah discusses some of these cutting-edge concerns such as women as clergy within Orthodoxy (i.e., the Maharat phenomenon), the agunah crisis, and the interaction between Jews and Gentiles. Review One of this year's most compelling new entries. ...meaty commentary from leading Open Orthodox figures on everything. One of this year's most compelling new entries. --David Wilensky, JTA- Jewish Telegraphic Agency" (03/29/2015)"By all criteria the Lieberman Open Orthodox Haggadah by Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld released just two weeks before Passover is a smashing success Congregants have already bought every copy, yet historians should acquire a copy of this work to document the changes in American Jewry. This Hagadah offers a message for active people- doers who want to change the world. The haggadah reflects an ethos that educated laity should take an active role. And several synagogues in various parts of the US replaced their long time rabbis with newer YU rabbis who are more about inclusion, family activities, and social orientation. A haggadah can only contain this much critique of the system if a significant number of homes did not already feel alienated. In short, this Haggadah oozes moxie and a direct appeal to those who like the Orthodox lifestyle but find a tension with what they perceive as the abuses of the system. All who are hungry for this moxie, let them come and eat. --Alan Brill, Kavannah blogI highly recommend reading the haggadah … good for your midot or character building I find the content meaningful and thought provoking The haggada has many useful features, including the simple questions (great for opening discussions with children) in each section. --Birkat Chaverim Blog About the Author Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld is the rabbi of Ohev Sholom The National Synagogue in Washington, D.C. Previously Rabbi Herzfeld was associate rabbi at the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale, where he was mentored by Rabbi Avi Weiss (the creator of the term Open Orthodoxy) in the principles of Open Orthodoxy. This is Rabbi Herzfeld s third book.