Jewish stories for children of all ages

Berel the Tchernobler chossid

Berel's Rebbe is visiting the shtetl, but the Rebbe has given strict instructions that Berel can only see the Rebbe if Berel brings two thousand ruble as a donation- where will he get this large amount of money from?

The spice merchant and the gem dealer

A merchant returns from a long journey with unfortunate news about his traveling companion, but as time passes an extraordinary event comes to pass that has everyone in awe at the wonders of Hashem.

A fortune found, and lost, and found again

Mottel digs clay and lime for a living, until one day he digs up a mysterious object and begins an adventure that changes his life forever.

Berel’s secret

Berel is a very popular fiddler, playing at weddings and simchas, even though he is unable to see. One day, the chosson faints and Berel surprises everybody with a miraculous recovery...or is it?

The well water was still sweet

When an innkeeper is threatened with eviction, he seeks advice and blessing from the tzadik Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov, who reminds the innkeeper of an encounter they had many years ago.

Rabbi Chaim and the lions

When Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar decides to learn Torah instead of working as a goldsmith, the Sultan punishes him by throwing the Rabbi into a pit of lions and tigers but soon learns that fear of Heaven protects the righteous from such things.

Mottel the Chosson

Mottel leaves yeshiva in search of a wife, and receives some excellent hospitality from the household staff at a Jewish home, including a mock wedding that turns out to be anything but.

The Prime Minister and the Shepherd

The Chacham Bashi (Chief Rabbi) has a brilliant plan to show the Sultan that his Prime Minister Abdullah is not as wise as he seems to be by having the Sultan ask him three questions.

The Rabbi who danced in the snow

The Chasam Sofer lends the head of the Pressburg community some money to go to the Leipzig Fair for some merchandise, and then shares a beautiful story about the preciousness of a mitzvah after the fair is over.

One for Purim and one for Pesach

Yankel the Clay-digger stops one cold, rainy day to help someone stuck in the mud, but Yankel gets more help than he gave when the "someone" turns out to the the tzaddik Reb Moshe Leib of Sassov.