Shabbat HaGadol
From Halachipedia
Why is it called Shabbat HaGadol?
- Some explain that it's called Shabbat HaGadol because that was the Shabbat when a miracle occurred for the Jews in Egypt that the Egyptians didn't say anything when the Jews took sheep, which was the Egyptian god, in order to slaughter them for Pesach. [1]
Drasha of the Rabbi
- The minhag is for the Rabbi of the community to give a Drasha on Shabbat HaGadol on Hilchot Pesach. [2] However, if Shabbat HaGadol falls out on Erev Pesach, the Drasha should take place a week earlier. [3]
- If the Rabbi who usually gives the Drasha on Shabbat HaGadol is in mourning and there’s no other Rabbi to make a Drasha, it’s permissible to give the Drasha. [4]
Greetings on Shabbat Hagadol
- The minhag is to greet one another saying "Shabbat Hagadol Mevorach" on Shabat Hagadol. [5]
Reading the Haggadah in advance
- On Shabbat HaGadol, the minhag is to read the Haggadah from Avadim Hayinu until LeChaper Al Avonotanu. [6]
References
- ↑ S"A 430:1, Mishna Brurah 430:1
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 429:2
- ↑ Mishna Brurah 430:1, Chazon Ovadia page 32
- ↑ Halichot Shlomo (vol 1, 2:7)
- ↑ Chazon Ovadia page 29
- ↑ Rama 430:1 based on Ravyah 225 writes that the minhag is to read the Haggadah from Avadim Hayinu until LeChaper Al Avonotanu on Shabbat HaGadol. This is quoted by Kitzur S"A 107:3. However, Biur Halacha D"H BeMincha quotes the Gra (Maaseh Rav #173) who didn't have the minhag to read the Hagadah on Shabbat.
