Jewish stories for children of all ages

Hershel Goat

Hershel is a simple person who works to earn money to feed his goats, but the Baal Shem Tov knows there's more to Hershel than meets the eye, as he has a shining pillar of fire over his head that very few people can see.

The Case of the Boiled Egg

When King David can't decide who is right between two disputants, his young son Shlomo is able to provide the right information to the right person in a quiet way, and the whole nation is able to see the wisdom and fairness of the Torah's ways.

The Treasure Hunters

Yankel's visit to the holy Baal Shem Tov leads him to great wealth, but only after his friend the tailor relates a strange dream to him.

The Wooden Sword

Czar Nikolai forced Jewish boys into a lengthy military conscription in an effort to sever them from their roots, but as the Czar learned firsthand, the faith of a Jew is a flame that will not go out.

A visit from the Baal Shem Tov

A poor innkeeper is delighted to participate in the mitzvah of "Pidyon Shivuyim" with the Baal Shem Tov, and he's even more delighted when his new regular customer pays for his mashke with a small, rusty coin of little value...or is it perhaps worth more than meets the eye?

The Shabbos Queen Saves Avraham the Innkeeper

Avraham guards and keeps the Shabbos, so is it any surprise that the Shabbos should guard and keep Avraham when he is wrongfully accused of conspiring against the Czar?

Rabbi Adam Baal Shem Hosts the King

The Prime Minister knows that Rabbi Adam Baal Shem spends most of his days alone in his humble hut learning and davening- how on earth will he be able to host the King? A surprise awaits, but it won't be a good one for the Prime Minister!

The horse and its rider He cast into the sea

Meir and his family are Marranos conducting a secret midnight seder in Spain during the time of the Inquisition, during which their loyal servant, who turns out to be not so loyal after all, discovers that the Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps.

For a Jew, it’s never too late

Boruch shares an incredible story at his seder table of his capture by bandits and his miraculous release, only to find out later that one of his guests knows the story very well indeed.

Wine From Gan Eden

A wine merchant tells an amazing story at the wedding celebration of his youngest child, and the guests finally learn the secret of his special wine.