Midrash: Widening the Tent

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Although many biblical women have only a few scenes, the unfolding of rabbinic midrash fills out these characters in wonderful ways. In this class, we will explore women in the Torah through close readings of biblical text and a variety of midrashic interpretations. We'll consider the role of modern creative interpretation in widening these stories even further, and try our hand at expanding the midrashic tradition ourselves.