Where tradition meets the map - the Haggadah as you've never seen it before.
The familiar text of the Passover Haggadah takes on new life when every location mentioned is placed on a satellite map.
To offer both children and adults a tangible, visual, and thought-provoking experience of the Exodus story, Prof. Ron Milo of the Weizmann Institute and Alon Gildoni joined forces on a unique project that brings the text into geographic context.
While developing the map, and in consultation with scholars from both academia and beyond, they added timelines, historical explanations, and various traditions — such as alternative theories about the location of Mount Sinai, the splitting of the sea, and the Covenant Between the Pieces.
"We love to hike, we love this land, and we love to innovate. The overwhelming response to what began as a small family initiative shows we're not alone."
The map is freely available for public use. Feel free to share it with friends, students, or family - and even print it to accompany your Seder night.
Enjoy the journey!
Ron and Alon
A satellite map annotated with key verses from the Haggadah
Timelines, locations, and historical context
Multiple routes of the Israelites in the desert
Traditional and alternative interpretations (Mount Sinai, Red Sea, and more)
A satellite map annotated with key verses from the Haggadah
Timelines, locations, and historical context
Multiple routes of the Israelites in the desert
Traditional and alternative interpretations (Mount Sinai, Red Sea, and more)
How many Haggadah locations do you know?
A new Passover project brings the Exodus story to life through an interactive map combining NASA satellite imagery with verses from the Bible and the Haggadah. Available for free download, the map includes key locations, explanations, and activities for families and diverse audiences—religious, secular, and traditional alike.
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Though the traditional Haggadah barely mentions the Land of Israel, new additions help restore that connection. A midrash by Shaul Shulman revives the verses about entering the land, and a printable guide by Prof. Ron Milo and Alon Gildoni maps key Haggadah moments to real locations. A small update for a deeper, more meaningful Passover.
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Print a bingo board for each participant — mark locations mentioned in the Haggadah
Row, column, or diagonal = Bingo! 🎉
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On Seder night, there is a beautiful and ancient tradition among Iraqi Jews that brings the Exodus to life for children in a playful, experiential way. When the family reaches the "Yachatz" section of the Haggadah, they break the middle matzah in two - and tie the Afikoman piece into a cloth, which is placed on the children's backs. The kids run out of the house, giggling and hiding, while the rest of the family continues the meal and conversation around the table - until suddenly, loud knocks are heard at the door!
"Who could that be at this hour?" they ask.
"We are the Children of Israel!" reply the kids outside the door.
"Where are you coming from?" - "From Egypt!"
"Where are you going?" - "To Jerusalem!"
"What is your provision?" - "Matzah!"
This marvelous tradition is widespread in Jewish communities from Iraq, Yemen, Persia, and North Africa. It's even documented in the writings of Rabbi David Abudraham in medieval Spain.
Just like that age-old tradition, Haggadah on the Map was created to make the story of the Exodus tangible, vivid, and alive. It helps us feel the journey - to see it spread before our eyes, to ask about it, and to connect everyone around the table to it.
We recommend going over the map in advance - parents and children together - and choosing stations that spark interest, emotion, or curiosity.
Print the map on A3 paper (or display it on a tablet or screen). Explore it with the kids before the Seder. Everyone can pick a location that speaks to them.
If you could visit one stop along the Exodus journey, which would it be and why?
Is the journey from Egypt to Jerusalem only geographic - or also personal/national/emotional?
What is freedom to you? Can someone feel free even if they're not physically enslaved?
Laban wanted to uproot everything. Pharaoh only decreed on the boys. Who was more dangerous to the people of Israel?
Why do you think there are so many versions for the location of Mount Sinai? Is it important to know where it really was?
If you were walking in the desert for 40 years, what would you want your manna to be?
Is there a "modern-day Egypt"? A situation or place that limits your freedom?
What family or communal tradition are you most proud of? Does it help you feel part of the story?
What promise do you feel has sustained your people, your family, or yourself over the years?
If you could send one message from the Exodus story to the next generation - what would it be?
Choose one place on the map that seems intriguing. What would you like to learn more about it?
Which of the Four Questions asked by the children makes you think the most?
Share a personal journey - emotional or physical - that reminds you of the Exodus.
What is a hope or dream you're taking with you from this Seder into the coming year?
Ask in order, shuffle randomly, or assign to participants for open conversation.
The front of the map presents the geographic layout and the locations mentioned in the Haggadah. On the back, you'll find a rich table with:
This map is an invitation to explore, question, play, and experience - and to fulfill the core request of our Sages: not only to read the story, but to live it.
🎁 You can even hang the map on the wall after the Seder to keep the journey alive during the holiday.
Wishing you a kosher and joyful Passover! Set out on the journey - together.
📧 Got ideas or feedback? Share with us!
A free PDF to print or share at your Seder table
High-quality PDF, optimized for A3 paper printing
Best printed in color and spread on the Seder table
Send to friends and family before Seder night
Have questions, suggestions, or creative ideas for using the Haggadah Map at your Seder?
Want to share feedback, photos, or traditions from your family's journey?
Drop us a note — we're building this map together, across generations.