Trustfulness of Disciples

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 80

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

80. Trustfulness of Disciples. Sabbath, f. 127 b.

Midr. Hagadol, Levit.

Kedoshim.

Tana debe Elia Zutta, ch. 16.

Abot de R. Nathan, ch. 8.

Aboab, Men. Ham. ch. 327.

Yalk. Sip. Ill p. 72. Maase Buch Nos. 20 and 21.

Cod. G. 184, No. 118.

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Wisdom Tribes Judgment Judges Humor

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