Beruria & Prayer against Sin

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 46

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

46. Beruria & Prayer against Sin.

Berakhot, f. 10 a.

Midr. Psalms, Ps. 104, v. 35-

Midr. Hagadol, Numb. Balak.

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47- Beruria & Barren Woman.

Berakhot, f. ioa.

Aboda Zara, f. 18. Nissim, f. 13 b.

Themes

Prayer Charity Repentance

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