The Prophet Elijah and the Coin That Never Ran Out

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 319

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

319. Prophet Elijah & Blessed Coin.

Midr. Zutta (Ruth) ed.

Buber, p. 49, § 20. Yalk. § 601.

Yalk. Sip. V, p. 55.

Themes

Angels Elijah Prophecy

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