Rabbi Yohanan's Glowing Arms Lit the Darkened Sickroom

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 223

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

223. Beauty of R. Johanan. cf. Taanit, f. 25 a.

Midr. Hagadol, Gen.

Vayyehi..Maase Buch No. 23.

Themes

Wisdom Adam Eve Heaven Noah Death

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