The daughter of Nakdimon b

Midrash Aggadah Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 135

Curated by The Jewish Mythology Team · Published January 17, 2025

The daughter of Nakdimon b. Gorian was very poor and picked up grains from dung for food. She was seen by R. Johanan b. Zakkai, who recognised her and married her to one of his disciples.

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