How to Study Aggada
Rabbi Yitzchak Blau
Wednesdays, July 12 to August 9 - 10:00am Eastern, 5:00pm Israel
(Please note that there will be NO CLASS on Erev Tisha B'Av, Wednesday, July 26.)
The Aggada, or non-legal sections of the Talmud, has not always received due attention in Jewish education. Careful reading of Aggada reveals that its stories and ethical advice often offer profound reflections on religious life.
Class 1 (July 12) - The Meaning of Aggadic Details
Class 2 (July 19) - Placement and Context as aids to Aggadic Understanding
Class 3 (August 2) - The Relationship between Halakha and Aggada
Class 4 (August 9) - The Contributions of Traditional and Academic Commentary
