haggadah
nounUK /həˈɡɑːdə/
US /həˈɡɑːdə/
A special book read at the Jewish Passover meal that tells the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt.
At the Passover dinner, Grandpa read from the Haggadah so everyone could follow the story.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A traditional Jewish story or legend that explains part of the Bible or teaches a lesson.
The teacher shared a haggadah about kindness during the lesson.
3. The part of Jewish tradition that tells stories and explains teachings, especially in the Talmud.
Scholars study haggadah to understand how ancient stories were passed down.
4. Any book or text that tells a story in a question-and-answer style.
The children's haggadah used simple questions to explain the holiday.