parsha bit: Bo

[cellio]

During the time of Alexander the Great, some Egyptians brought a suit against the Jews. Citing the torah, they sought compensation for the gold, silver, and precious gems that the Israelites "borrowed" as they left Egypt. Gaviha ben Pasisa responded to the charge, saying that as they had cited the torah for their argument, he would use the torah to refute them. He then demanded payment for the toil of 600,000 men for 430 years. The Egyptians had no answer and fled. (Sanhedrin 91a)

I had heard this story but thought it modern until I saw it in the talmud.

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[dringle.livejournal.com]

Awesome! : )