April 18, 2010
Songs of the Seder
David Arnow
David Arnow has a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Boston University. He is the author of Creating Lively Passover Seders: A Sourcebook of Engaging Tales, Texts, and Activities, and co-editor of and contributor to My People’s Passover Haggadah, both published by Jewish Lights. He has published numerous articles on the haggadah in Jewish newspapers and scholarly journals.
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For many, the songs of the seder are among the evening’s true highlights. We will explore the midrashic relationships between the seder and song and focus on the roots and interpretation of three songs: Dayyenu, Echad MiYode’a, and Chad Gadya.