Rabbi Akiba Chose to Die Rather Than Skip Washing His Hands

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 160

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

160. Akiba & Washing of Hands.

Erubin, f. 21.

Midr. Proverbs, 9. Nissim, f. 29 a.

Yalk. Sip. Ill, p. 39. Maase Buch No. 77. Helvicus, Historien II, ch. 26, p. 78.

Codd. G. 184, No. 203; 942, f. 27 b.

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