The Divorce Plot That Shammai's Disciple Unraveled

Gaster, Exempla of the Rabbis, no. 74

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

A man wished to divorce his rich wife under false pretences, implicating his best friend. One of Shammai's dis ciples detected the fraud.

Themes

Marriage Divine Justice Rabbis Women Ethics

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