A pious disciple died in his youth

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 82

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

82. A pious disciple died in his youth. Aba Eliahu explained it to his lamenting widow, to be due to neglect of a strict observance of the law of “Niddah" although apparently he had fulfilled the commandment.

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