Haggadah Insights
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2:40
Nirtza - Next Year in Jerusalem (2:40)
How have we made G-d happy by completing the seder? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel completes his commentary on the seder with the 4th cup and the hope you were able to enjoy your seder with family and friends, contemplating and talking about the story and the meanings behind it.
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2:39
Hallel - Songs of Praise (2:39)
We're coming down the home stretch, so what are these pages of Psalms for? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel reminisces about his childhood experiences at this part of the seder. Hallel celebrates the personal, family and communal redemptions that we are waiting for.
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2:52
Beirach - Grace After the Meal (2:52)
Blessings after meals are a part of everyday life, why is this night different? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel introduces the 3rd cup and brings in the spiritual aspects of grace after meals, thanking G-d for the ordinary things in our lives.
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3:12
Tzafon - The Afikoman (3:12)
The Afikomen is the uncovering of the hidden, representing the rewards to come in the future. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes the procedure with the afikomen and the spiritual background behind it.
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2:47
Shulchan Orech - Festive Meal (2:47)
We finally get to eat, but is there room? It is holy to enjoy the meal, but remember more matzah is coming. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes what is required for the meal, and exhorts us to enjoy.
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4:58
Korech - The Sandwich (4:58)
There is more enjoyment in freedom with an appreciation for the bitterness underneath. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel begins with a description of the korech procedure and then gives an interesting comparison to kreplach.
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4:38
Maror - Bitter Herbs (4:38)
The world and our history have been full of bitterness, maror helps us remember it. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel includes the chassidic interpretation of the value of bitterness, turning it into a challenge to be overcome, as if bringing us out of slavery.
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4:36
Motzi Matzah - Matzah (4:36)
Some mitzvahs are expensive and yet they connect us to G-d. Celebrate! Rabbi Yossi Paltiel gives directions for this important part of the seder., in addition he shares chassidic insights into the calculations behind the meaning of the words.
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1:07
Rochtzo - Washing Hands (1:07)
Now we wash our hands to bring holiness into ordinary food. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel gives a quick review of how to proceed.
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3:09
Magid - Retelling the Story (3:09)
Magid is the question and answer session and children always deserve straightforward answers. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel emphasizes the importance of engaging the children in the seder and maintaining the joy of the holiday.
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8:47
Yachatz - Break the Matzah (8:47)
When is broken better than whole and what does it remind us of? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel explains the process and reasons for this part of the seder and illustrates the role of the broken matzah with a special story.
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3:11
Karpas - Dipping in Salt Water (3:11)
That little bit of vegetable has a big responsibility. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel emphasizes the role of the children and their questions, and aren't we all children?.
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3:28
Urechatz - Washing Hands (3:28)
If you are going to do it, do it right. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel explains why we are washing our hands before eating a vegetable, with a brief story to illustrate his point.
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5:31
Kadesh - Making Kiddush (5:31)
Saying Kiddush on Passover, we create the holy energy which allows us to achieve personal freedom. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel outlines the beginning of the seder and the meaning of a holiday.
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