The Dad Jokes Haggadah
About
Have you ever found yourself bored at the seder table on Passover night? Of course you have. Now why is that? Because you didn't have this book! This is the one you've been waiting for! Now you can laugh and enjoy yourself throughout the seder. Careful to follow the exact rules about how to read it, and how to hand off to the next person, for maximum fun for everyone in attendance!
Appearances:
Chabad at the Shore, Atlantic City, NJ: Prep For Passover With Martin Bodek
YU Seforim Sale, NY: Haggadah Another Good Feeling About This, Sunday, March 1, 2026, 12 - 1 pm - Yeshiva University Events Calendar | Yeshiva University; Jewish Link Columnist To Speak and Sign Books At YU Seforim Sale
Chabad of the Five Towns Smile on Seniors, at the Levi Yitzchak Library, Cedarhurst, NY
Active Seniors group of the JCC of Northern NJ, in the Kol Dorot building, River Edge, NJ
Articles/Reviews/Name-drops:
The Jewish Link: Martin Bodek Offers Collection of Chuckles to Go With Your Charoset
Jewish Chicago: Creativity at the Seder Table: New Haggadot for 2025
The Detroit Jewish News: Top 2025 Passover Haggadot: Niche Trends Redefining the Seder
The Jewish Press: Haggadahs For Pesach 2025
My Jewish Learning: How to Choose a Passover Haggadah
Kosher.com: Fun Pesach Products to Keep the Kids Engaged During the Seder!
Hillcrest Jewish Center Bulletin: Vice President's Message
Zal Suldan: Seder Surprises 2026 (1:28:20)
Readers' Favorite: The Dad Jokes Haggadah Book Review
Interviews:
YU Seforim Sale: It's never too early to get your Haggadahs!
Dave Cowen & Dan Lerman: Martin Bodek & Dave Cowen's Mutual Haggadah Book Launch
JM in the AM with Nachum Segal: Martin Bodek's Haggadahpalooza Featured on JM in the AM
Podcasts:
Book 101 Review, BC: Book 101 Review in its Fifth season, featuring Martin Bodek as my guest
Talkline with Zev Brenner: The Dad Jokes Haggadah-Martin Bodek
Goodreads Listopias:
Praise for this book
This [is] Haggadah is exactly what I was looking for to get older kids and young adults involved in the Seder.
Hi gotta what? Hi gotta dad joke Haggadah for you. It's by Martin Bodek. And the puns are much better than that one. I definitely recommend it to season your Seder meal with laughs for the whole family.
I recently discovered The Dad Jokes Haggadah and couldn’t help but smile at how boldly and playfully it reimagines the Passover seder experience. The premise is refreshingly honest and the humor feels designed not just to entertain, but to bring people back into the moment together around the table.
The Dad Jokes Haggadah, transforms the traditional Passover seder into a night of unforgettable laughter.
This book is a total game-changer for anyone who has ever sat through a dry, repetitive Seder. The Dad Jokes Haggadah by Martin Bodek is proof that you can respect tradition while still having a blast with it. I loved how the author drew on so many different sources of humor, ensuring there’s a joke for every generation at the table. It’s rare to find a book that manages to be both a functional guide for a holiday and a legitimate comedy routine. The writing is snappy, and the pacing is perfect for keeping the energy up during a family gathering. If you want to be the hero of your next Passover meal—or at least the one making everyone laugh-cry at your terrible puns—this book is an absolute must-have for your collection.
This isn’t simply a joke book layered onto tradition, it’s a way of re-engaging people with an experience that can sometimes feel long or repetitive, especially for younger or more casual participants. It brings lightness into a setting that’s deeply meaningful, without taking away from its core.
It’s a delightful idea to blend humor with a religious celebration, offering families a refreshing experience during the Seder.