Exempla of the Rabbis, Tale 371

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 371

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

371. R. Akiba & Pearl. Adhan, Bineot Deshe,

f. 31b.

Maase Buch No. 186. Ben Gorion II, p. 62,

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Cod. Br. M. No. 28, Bet Hamidrash.

Cod. Oxf.2213 (Yiddish). Cod. G. 972, f. 14.

Themes

Wisdom Adam Eve Kings

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