Money used for Building Schools

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 108

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

108. Money used for Building Schools.

Kallah, V, 1. cf. Levit. R. ch. 34. Aboab, Men. Ham. ch. 190.

Bezalel, Shitta Meku-

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beset to Ketubot, f. 50.

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Wisdom Adam Eve Humor Heaven Torah

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