Hanina ben Dosa Healed the Sick Through Prayer Alone

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 167

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

167. Hanina b. Dosa & Cure.

Berakhot, f. 34b.

J. Berakhot, V, 5.

Midr. Hagadol, Gen. Vayyehi.

Maase Buch No. 97.

Cod. G. 184, No. 200.

Themes

Wisdom Prayer Healing Humor Adam Eve

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