An heathen accused R

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 44

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 16, 2025

An heathen accused R. Jehuda b. Hai of usury because he looked so well-fed. The reply was, that it was not from usury, rearing of swine or drinking, all forbidden to the Jews that his face shone, but from the study of the Law.

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