aggadot

/ˌɑɡəˈdoʊt/
noun
  1. The plural form of aggadah; non-legal Jewish stories, legends, and folklore found in rabbinic literature, often teaching moral or spiritual lessons.
    • Students of Jewish studies often explore aggadot to understand ancient beliefs.
    • Her favorite part of the class was reading aggadot that illustrated ethical principles.
    • The rabbi shared several aggadot about kindness from the Talmud.
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