# The Pariah Messiah

From **R Yaakov Wolbe: ShiurBank** by R Yaakov Wolbe.

- **Published:** Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 47:04
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The Talmud describes Messiah as a Metzora (one stricken with  tzaraas ) bandaging his bandages outside of the gates of Rome. Why is the messiah described as an outcast, as a leper, ostracized from society? Why is Messiah hanging out in Rome, of all places? Shouldn’t he be in a location more associated with our people? Shouldn’t he be in some place like Jerusalem? In this fascinating podcast, we share a profound insight that will provide a clear perspective on the era of Messiah and how we get there.
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Speaker: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

Date: 2026-04-13