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For This We Left Egypt?
For This We Left Egypt?: A Passover Haggadah for Jews and Those Who Love Them | Dave Barry, Adam Mansbach, Alan Zweibel
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If you’ve ever suffered through a Passover Seder, you’re well aware of the fact that the entire evening can feel like we’re still in bondage. There are endless stories, frequent hand washing, and not enough eating. The book you hold before you is no ordinary Haggadah. For This We Left Egypt? is a hilarious and entertaining parody from the comedic minds of Dave Barry, Alan Zweibel, and Adam Mansbach. These award-winning comedy writers take you through every step of the Seder, from getting rid of all the chametz in your house by setting it on fire with a standard blowtorch (preferably outdoors), to breaking the middle matzah—that is, if you can find a piece that isn’t already broken, to a hilariously absurd retelling of the Passover story featuring Pharaoh Schmuck, a burning bush that sounds kind of like Morgan Freeman, and the Promised Land which turned out not to be a land of milk and honey but rather one of rocks and venomous scorpions the size of Yorkshire terriers. Also included are useless commentary, absurd two-color illustrations, and thought-provoking discussion questions throughout such as: Is Manischewitz considered a plague? Publishing just in time for Passover, this book will be the perfect gift book from G-d that you’ll want to share and laugh over with friends and family.
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chavalah
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Passover find from work a few weeks ago! Yet another contemporary haggadah I'd like to peruse...the writers were interviewed on the Unorthodox podcast recently. #JewLit

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Matilda
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#bookmail toppled the pile! Must read faster!

DragonSadhana That Haggadah looks hilarious. My husband's family is Jewish, and I and some of his cousins are pushing for a contemporary and potentially humorous version for Passover. Let us know how it is! 8y
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