Punishment for Delay in Charity

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 102

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

102. Punishment for Delay in Charity.

Taanit, f. 21a.

J. Shekalim, IX. cf. J. Peah VIII, 6;

VIII, 9.

Nissim, f. 8 a.

Aboab, Men. Ham. ch. 191.

Farhi, O. P. Ill, f. 60b. Yalk. Sip. II, p. 170. Maase Buch No. 94. Steinschneider, Manna, p. 109; 114.

Zunz, G. V., p. i6oe. Ben Gorion II, 47, 337. Codd. G. 130, No. 19; 185, No. 56; 274 (La- dino) f. 31b.

Themes

Charity Tzedakah Divine Justice Kabbalah

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