Egyptians Claim from Jews

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 62

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

62. Egyptians Claim from Jews.

Sanhedrin, f. 91a.

Meg. Taanit, ch. 3. Midr. Hagadol, Gen.

Hayye Sara.

Gen. R. f. 61, end. Levit. R. ch. 2.

Esther R. ch. 5.

Yalk. § no.

Yalk. Sip. I, p. 44; 85. Cod. G. 242, f. 64b. (See also No. 6.)

Themes

Wisdom Egypt Tribes

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