Major topics include: Chronology of exegetes, approaches of various Midrashic and Talmudic exegeses, revelations about the end of days, Nitzutzot, Exile, Shema Yisrael, Baruch Shem Kevod Malchut, Reuven and his father’s bed, Reuven’s offer to look after Binyamin, Reuven is compared to water, Reuven’s status, Tribe of Reuven’s place in Eretz Yisrael, Yakov on his deathbed, Moshe’s blessings, Midrashic insights, Who sold Yosef, Shechem, Yakov’s prayers, the power of anger, G-d spoke through Yakov’s mouth, Pesach sacrifice in Mitzrayim and in Midbar, Dan’s blessing, Shimshon. Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and textual preparation. Prerequisite or co-requisite should include at least two courses in Bible and Prophets.