The best - selling author of several books on Judaism now shares his insights into Seder night with the world. Redemption, Then and Now features the complete Haggadah text alongside Rabbi Blech's fascinating commentary and essays that explore the themes of the Passover holiday. Like many Haggadahs under the Koren publishing house, this edition is double - sided: the Hebrew side comprises the Koren Haggadah and translation, accompanied by the author's commentary; the English side includes 23 short essays on the themes of Pesah, the Seder, and its various rituals. The commentary and essays are noted for their easy, accessible style, and the author's great love for gematria and word play, featured throughout. Redemption, Then and Now: Pesah Haggadah is published by Menorah Books, an imprint of Koren Publishers Jerusalem Ltd.. Menorah is your Koren destination for quality fiction and non - fiction that warm the Jewish heart, appeal to the soul, and inspire thoughtful reflection in areas of Jewish spirituality and religious experience, for both adults and young readers.