The Day Rabban Gamliel Was Deposed and the Gates Swung Open

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 169

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

169. R. Gamliel' s Pride & Chastisement.

Berakhot, f. 27bff.

J. Berakhot, IV, 1.

cf. B. Berakhot, V, f. 36b.

cf. Rosh Hashana, 25.

cf. Aboab, Men. Ham. ch. 62.

Maase Buch No. 122.

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