The Gourmand Who Died from a Bowl of Lentils

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 228

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

228. R. Nehemia invited a gourmand to eat lentils with him and the man died in consequence of the unaccustomed food.

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Death Adam Eve Worship Conversion Wisdom

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