Upon successful completion of the learning experience, students will discuss the text and selected commentary of Rashi on the second half of the Book of Genesis (25:19-50:25).  Included in this is the ability to identify the correct English interpretation of Hebrew words and phrases in the Book of Genesis. Students will also be able to analyze and explain selections of text and Rashi’s commentary; elucidate the inconsistency or textual problem that Rashi is attempting to solve based on his use of hermeneutics, identify from where in the text Rashi derived his interpretation, and explain the significance of Rashi’s solutions in terms of ethical and religious behavior. Students will be able to do this analysis even on comments of Rashi that are not given on the list of selections.