I was setting up my table of Parody Haggadahs on a beautiful Sunday morning in Larchmont when Neil Vacchiano stopped by during his morning stroll.
Neil later wrote about our encounter in his blog post, capturing the essence of what we’re trying to accomplish with our humorous take on Passover traditions.
Below are a few excerpts from the article he wrote about that day, along with my reflections.
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Our Modern Takes
What Neil understood perfectly in his blog was our mission.
“Parody Haggadahs aim to meld the teaching of the tradition with the laughs of the modern.”
He even captured the educational aspect of our work, explaining to his readers that “a Haggadah means ‘the telling’ and Seder means ‘order'” and that “Passover is built around an ancient Jewish book with a structure that tells the story of the Exodus through a narrative order of symbols.”
Sitcom-Inspired Celebrations
I was particularly pleased that Neil highlighted how we’ve incorporated “a sacred American storytelling tradition: The Modern TV sitcom” into the traditional Passover narrative.
Our collection includes parodies based on popular shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld, and The Office – all designed to make Passover both meaningful and entertaining.
Conclusion
I want to thank Neil for spreading the word about our project.
“If you want to add some fun while maintaining the traditions at Passover this weekend OR if you want to give a fun gift to those celebrating, you can check of the Parody Haggadah’s”
Click here to visit our website and check out the Parody Haggadahs.