Monobaz & Treasures in Heaven

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 101

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

101. Monobaz & Treasures in Heaven.

J. Peah, I, 1.

Baba Batra, f. 11. Tosefta idem ch. 1. Midr. Hagadol, Deut. Re eh.

Gen. R. 46 § 10. Yehiel, Maalot, f. 13a. Aboab, Men. Ham. ch. 190.

Bahya, Kad Hekemah s. v. Sedaka, f. 76. Yalk. 11, § 834. Luzzatto, Kaftor f. 119b.

Yalk. Sip. Ill, p. 106. Maase Buch No. 84. Tendlau, Fellmeier,

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Cod. G. 184, No. 157.

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Wisdom Heaven Wealth Adam Eve Charity

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