Searching for Meaning in Midrash: Lessons for Everyday Living

Searching for Meaning in Midrash explores the fascinating body of Jewish literature called Midrash—creative interpretations of the Bible that are designed to reveal hidden or deeper meaning in Scripture. Each of the over 50 midrashim sit next to its corresponding biblical text so that readers can compare them, along with commentary on the times and insights of the Rabbis who wrote each midrash. Readers are given guidance for answering “What does this text mean to me?”

Michael Katz has a B.H.L. from Gratz College and an M.A. from the Jewish theological Seminary of America, where he was ordained in 1979. Since then, he has served as rabbi of Temple Beth Torah in Westbury, New York.

Gershon Schwartz received his B.H.L. and M.A. from the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, where he was ordained in 1979. He serves as rabbi of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, PA.