A certain Nathan was saved from committing sin with a

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 35

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 1, 2025

A certain Nathan was saved from committing sin with a famous Hetaera in the Island of the Sea through observing the commandment of the fringes, because on seeing them he was reminded of God's commandments. The girl surprised, asked him the cause of his withdrawal and he replied: “This commandment is mentioned twice in connection with words,’’ “I am the Lord your God’’ namely “I am the One who in future will reward or punish.’’ So he had to give her his name and address before he departed. Then

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she distributed all her property, one third to the state, one third to the poor, and one she took with hsr and came to Tiberias in Palestine. She asked Hiya to accept her as a Jewess, and was asked by him, if it was the love of one of the students which prompted her. Then she showed him a letter which Nathan had given her explaning that she wished to join the faith for love of the Law. Then he received her and she led a pure life.

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Torah Charity Repentance

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