Teaching Midrash

Catalog description

The objective of this course is to acquire a knowledge of midrashic literature and its uses in Jewish education. Knowledge includes distinguishing between different midrashic genres (halakhic and aggadic) and between Midrash and talmudic Aggadeta. Attention is also paid to the historical provenance of significant midrashic collections, such as Midrash Rabbah, Lekah Tov and Midrash HaGadol. Uses in Jewish education include the incorporation of midrashic sources in biblical commentaries and the use of midrashim, in general, for the development of student character and values education.