Portals of Future Jerusalem

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 201

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

201. Portals of Future Jerusalem.

Midr. Hagadol, Exod.

Vayyishlah.

Farhi, O. P. I, f. 31a. Cod. G. 184, No. 171.

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Temple Holy Land Jerusalem

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