Rabbi Akiba Laughed at the Ruins of the Temple - Here Is Why

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 240

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

240. R. Akiba's Faith. cf. Makkot, f. 24a. Sifre, Ekeb, §43.

Midr. Hagadol, Deut.

Ekeb.

Lament. R. V, § 14. Yalk. II § 278.

Maase Buch No. 80.

Cod. G. 97, f. 788 (Je- rahmeel).

Themes

Wisdom Humor Prophecy Holy Land Jerusalem

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