The Teacher as Portrayed in Rabbinical Literature

This study seeks to examine the portrayal of teachers with regard to their personal, ethical, and pedagogic profile, in rabbinical literature, with comparison to other cultures and faiths.The research findings indicate that the figure of the teacher in rabbinical literature is compatible with the requirements and expectations of contemporary teachers. Due to the fact that according to Chazal this is a profession with lofty, particular, universal, and includes hysterical consequences and meaning, not just to preserve the nation’s culture and pass on its beliefs to future generations, but also to the very survival of the nation.