A favorite Haggada sequence at many family Seders is the "Four Sons." This passage is not found in the Talmud Bavli. Where does it come from and what is its function?
We will begin this study by examining Haggada illustrations of the Four from various periods and cultures. These illustrations depict these characters in a variety of ways.
We will see that the Four Sons fulfills a crucial educational function on Pesach which promotes the survival of a knowledgeable and committed Jewish community.
Rethinking the wise and "wicked" children as two approaches to Judaism; we are challenged to find a balance between them.
This text study was created for a workshop on new approaches to post b'nai mitzvah education, but that part (at the end) can be dropped.