Women as bitter herbs in historical Haggadot: Family strife as portrayed during the seder
Between illustrations, alongside matzah and wine, the figure of women in the Hagaddah has often been portrayed from a surprising angle: the Seder leader points to his wife when reciting "This bitter herb." How did the Haggadah become an arena for family hints and jabs?
Chizki Stern
APR 3, 2025