Reward for Single Pious Deed

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 326

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

326. Reward for Single Pious Deed.

Zabara, Shaashuim, ed.

Davidson, LXIV. Eliah Cohen, Meil Seda- ka §431-

Ben Gorion II, p. 186, 351-

Cod. G. 246, f. 37 b.

Themes

Kings Repentance Sin Music Tzaddik

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