The Beautiful Roman Captive Who Became Rabbi Ishmael

Gaster, Exempla of the Rabbis, no. 58; cf. Gittin 58a

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·April 19, 2026

R. Jehuda b. Hanina ransoms from slavery in Rome a child remarkable for his beauty and learning. It is the future R. Ishmael.

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