The Human Rights Haggadah highlights human rights issues in the Passover story. It provides Jewish and secular sources for each, along with questions for discussion. For those who want to find contemporary meaning in the seder by using it as a springboard to discuss human rights.
Human rights consist of values that often conflict, leading to diverse political and social action positions. This Haggadah aims to include multiple viewpoints, leaving it to readers to make up their own minds.
Blue International Law Boxes:
International law boxes explain how human rights issues are resolved in treaties and laws
Green Dialogue Boxes:
Dialogue boxes are green, the previous two colors mixed together. These boxes explore how human rights interact with Jewish values, then end with questions for discussion at the seder.
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