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haggada

/həˈɡɑː.də/

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noun

/həˈɡɑː.də/C1formal
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее корпус неюридической талмудической литературы, являющейся частью еврейской традиции и состоящей из повествований, фольклора и гомилетических поучений.

A proper noun referring to a body of non-legal Talmudic literature that is part of Jewish tradition, consisting of narratives, folklore, and homiletic teachings.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Non-legal Jewish literatureC1formal

    The part of Talmudic and rabbinic literature that contains stories, legends, folklore, moral teachings, and historical anecdotes, as opposed to legal discussions (Halakha).

    ruАггада

    • The Haggada includes many parables and moral lessons from the sages.
    • Scholars study the Haggada to understand Jewish values and history.
    • This passage from the Talmud is considered Haggada, not Halakha.

    Synonymshagada

  2. Passover textB2formal

    The text recited during the Passover Seder, which tells the story of the Exodus from Egypt.

    ruАгада

    • We read from the Haggada during the Seder meal.
    • The Haggada contains the story of the ten plagues.
    • Each family has its own traditional Haggada for Passover.
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