Exempla of the Rabbis, Tale 322

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 322

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

322. Gluttony.

Pesikta R. ch. 19. Tanh. Pinehas § 13 (II,

f. 136a).

Midr. Hagadol, Numb.

Pinehas f. 471a.

Midr. Prov. ch. 13 § 25. Numb. R. 21 § 20. Luzzatto,Kaftorf. 133 b. Yalk. Sip. I, p. 83.

Cod. G. 11, f. 116 b.

Themes

Wisdom Adam Eve Humor Charity Poverty

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