1. Plural of aggadah; narrative and interpretive material in Jewish tradition, including legends, parables, and ethical teachings found in the Talmud and Midrash.
Usage: Also spelled aggadas, aggadot, or haggadahs; Religious/scholarly term; Contrasts with halakah (Jewish law)

Examples

• The aggadahs in the Talmud contain many famous parables about wisdom and morality.
• Scholars study aggadahs to understand Jewish interpretations of biblical stories.
• The Passover Haggadah includes aggadahs that explain the significance of the Exodus.
• Many aggadahs feature rabbis debating ethical questions and their resolutions.
• The collection of aggadahs reflects centuries of Jewish oral tradition and commentary.