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Midrash: Reading in Between the Lines of Torah

This course is no longer offered.

Midrash describes a wildly creative way of interpreting sacred text that is unique to Judaism. Midrash fills in the "gaps" in the Biblical text, re-imagines its stories, and elaborates the psychology of its characters. In this course, we will look at some intriguing Torah stories and examine the midrashim of the early rabbis on these texts. We will study these ancient texts in English, with brief reference to Hebrew terms. Our study will also include some later midrashim from contemporary poets, artists and thinkers. Please join us as we explore how midrash enlivens the Biblical text and speaks to our search of meaning today.

Cosponsor Congregation Beth El

Categories Biblical Interpretations, Classic Texts

Schedule

# Sessions
4
Date & time

Wednesdays, October 13 - November 3
7:30 - 9:00 pm

Location
Congregation Beth El
Tuition
$50 for the public
$40 for members
Session Time Days Location Instructors
Oct 13 7:30 PM–9:00 PM Wed Beth El Rabbi Carol Caine
Oct 20 7:30 PM–9:00 PM Wed Beth El Rabbi Carol Caine
Oct 27 7:30 PM–9:00 PM Wed Beth El Rabbi Carol Caine
Nov 03 7:30 PM–9:00 PM Wed Beth El Rabbi Carol Caine

Location

Congregation Beth El

1301 Oxford Street

Berkeley, CA 94709

510-848-3988

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Instructors

Rabbi Carol Caine

Rabbi Carol Caine was ordained at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College and also received the private smicha of Rabbi Zalman Schacter-Shalomi. She currently serves as High Holiday rabbi for B'nai Haaretz in Garberville, meditation service leader for Netivot Shalom, regular adult education instructor at Lehrhaus Judaica, b’nai mitzvah teacher at Kehilla Community Synagogue, and rabbi, instructor, workshop leader and ritual facilitator for congregations and individuals in the Bay Area and beyond. A former attorney with over fifteen years experience teaching Jewish chant and meditation, Rabbi Carol integrates a keen intellect with a heart of devotion.