I’m excited to share that our project was recently featured in The Jewish Journal.
A big thank you to Brian Fishbach for the wonderful write-up about our Passover creation.
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A New Twist
As Brian so eloquently put it in his article, “Writers Dave Cowen and Dan Lerman don’t want to replace your family’s traditional seder. They just want to make the second night a bit more entertaining.”
That perfectly captures our intention.
When Dave and I connected at that celebrity pickleball tournament last year (life is funny sometimes!), I mentioned that Passover was my favorite Jewish holiday—and yes, I once named my dog Afikomen. Little did I know that casual conversation would lead to this collaboration!
The Office Meets Passover
Our new book, “The Office Haggadah: An Unofficial Scranton Seder” (click here to purchase on amazon), brings the beloved characters from Dunder Mifflin to your Passover table.
As Brian described it:
“Michael vows to convert to Judaism, misinterprets signs from a flaming coffee machine, and leads his staff in a table-read seder meant to prove Dunder Mifflin’s worthiness as a paper supplier.”
I still laugh thinking about scenes we created where Dwight burns chametz snacks and Creed peddles black-market Passover goods.
Creating this Haggadah has been one of the most rewarding projects of my comedy career.
Why This Matters to Me
Passover has always been special to me, but I’ve noticed how traditional seders sometimes struggle to keep everyone engaged—especially the younger folks at the table who are eyeing the clock until dinner.
That’s why our interactive format feels so important. As I told Brian, “I think people like connecting with one another. Anything you can do to encourage people to have their voice heard and to actually have little conversations.”
One idea I’m particularly excited to try this year is starting our seder by asking, “What are you a slave to right now? Talk to your neighbor about that.” These small moments of connection are what make holidays meaningful.
Conclusion
There’s so much more to share about how we’re blending pop culture with tradition, our casting plans for this year’s seder, and where proceeds from our previous Haggadot have gone.
To read Brian’s full article and learn more about our “Office Haggadah,” head over to The Jewish Journal.
And if you’d like to bring Michael Scott’s unique spiritual journey to your own second-night seder, grab your copy by clicking here.