About 300 years ago a ship named the Mayflower set sail to the New World. It was an important event in the annals of England and America, yet I wonder if there is even one Englishman who knows exactly when that ship set sail, and how many Americans know how many people were on that ship? And what type of bread did they eat when they left England?
Yet more than 3,300 years ago, before the Mayflower set sail, the Jews left Egypt. And every Jew in the world knows exactly on what day they left: They left on the 15th of Nisan. And everyone knows what kind of bread they ate: They ate matzah.
And until today Jews all over the world eat matzo on the 15th of Nisan... and recount the Exodus.... That is the nature of the Jews.
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
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Alon Gildoni and Ron Milo created "Haggadah on the Map," an interactive tool that visualizes the Passover story on real geography. Combining archaeological research with modern mapping, the free resource offers a printable PDF and digital version to deepen engagement at the Seder and spark curiosity about Jewish history.
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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.
Read More20 questions on the Exodus route - geography, timing, and Haggadah content
It's amazing and original... Very very nice.
Prof. Dan Ariely
Behavioral economist & author
I use the source from your map to describe a strong earthquake and tsunami event in our region.
Prof. Yoav Yair
Earth sciences, Reichman University
Really beautiful.
Prof. David Passig
Futurist, Bar-Ilan University
A lovely way to look at the Haggadah. Well done.
Prof. Avigdor Shinan
Talmudic literature, Hebrew University
Two pages, concise and precise, connecting the Exodus story to the places where it happened.
Netanel Elinson
Author & educator
Wonderful, amazing. A great way to show grandchildren and children alike.
Avraham Bigger
Business leader, former chairman of Paz
A thoughtful combination of science, history, and mapping technology.
Ministry of Education
National supervisors for Biology & Physics
Huge kudos for the Haggadah locations project - lovely!
Dr. Avi Merzel
Head of Learning & Instruction, Hebrew University
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Test your knowledge of the Exodus route - with questions on geography, timing, and Haggadah content. And keep an eye out for the secret bonus round...
Have questions, suggestions, or creative ideas for using the Haggadah Map at your Seder?
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Drop us a note - we're building this map together, across generations.