The Parsha through the Prism of Midrash

Course Description

The word midrash, is based on the Hebrew root DaRaSH (“search”) meaning “interpretation” .Books of midrash generally share common methods of interpretation, like filling in gaps in biblical stories. Creating thematic or linguistic connections, resolving contradictory verses, words or even letter that might seem superfluous  are assigned a meaning. Midrashim are carefully constructed works of art that often present dramatic stories and poetically constructed passages. In this course we will learn the weekly Parsha with a focus on Midrashim  that hopefully open our eyes to topics and dilemmas that were relevant to the sages and to us as well.

Lecturer: Gina Junger

Tuesday evenings at 20:30

November 12, November 26, December 10, December 24, January 14, January 28, February 11, March 4, March 18, April 22, May 6, May 20, June 10 and June 24

Course takes place on alternate weeks beginning November 12

About the Educator Gina Junger

made Aliya from the U.S. in 1983. She studied at Bar Ilan University. Gina has been involved in adult education since 1988 and for the past 22 years she has been lecturing in Jewish studies at Matan. She is currently giving Torah classes in the Ra'anana and Netanya branches of Matan.