A Married Daughter's Hidden Troubles

Alphabet of Ben Sira, Letter Kaf

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

כ) "When you marry the daughter, you worry about her the most- lest she not have children. And when you are older- lest she perform magic." He said to him, "Say, 'Lamed.'" He said to him:

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