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Rabbi Cohen has written an engaging companion to the Haggadah that is at once original, thought provoking, erudite, and humane. A modern sensibility meets an ancient text, and the result is a series of interpretations that will give every reader something new to think about on the timeless yet always timely themes of exodus, freedom, and responsibility. -Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Britain and the Commonwealth -- Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, United Hebrew Congregation of the British Commonwealth Rabbi Cohen's essays provide readable, informative, and inspiring guidance to a number of intriguing and often confusing, Passover customs ... His novel insights are carefully argued. -Stefan C. Reif Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies and Director of Genizah Research, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom -- Stephan C Reif, Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies and Director of Genziah Research, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

“Rabbi Cohen has written an engaging companion to the Haggadah that is at once original, thought provoking, erudite, and humane. A modern sensibility meets an ancient text, and the result is a series of interpretations that will give every reader something new to think about on the timeless yet always timely themes of exodus, freedom, and responsibility.” -Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Britain and the Commonwealth -- Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, United Hebrew Congregation of the British Commonwealth “Rabbi Cohen’s essays provide readable, informative, and inspiring guidance to a number of intriguing and often confusing, Passover customs … His novel insights are carefully argued.” -Stefan C. Reif Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies and Director of Genizah Research, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom -- Stephan C Reif, Professor of Medieval Hebrew Studies and Director of Genziah Research, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom

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About the Author Rabbi Dr. Jeffrey M. Cohen has distinguished himself in the field of religious affairs as a broadcaster, lecturer, writer, and reviewer. A graduate of Jews’ College, London, and the Yeshivot of Manchester and Gateshead, he gained a first class honors degree and a master’s degree in philosophy from London University and a Ph.D. from Glasgow University. He is the author of fourteen books – the most recent being Prayer and Penitence: A Commentary on the High Holy Day Machzor, Following the Synagogue Service, 1,001 Questions and Answers on Pesach, 1,001 Questions and Answers on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as over 300 articles. Rabbi Cohen currently serves as senior rabbi of the Stanmore Synagogue in London, England, the largest Orthodox congregation in Europe, and is a past member of the Chief Rabbi’s cabinet. He and his wife Gloria have four children and ten grandchildren.

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