Jewish stories for children of all ages

When the Baal Shem Tov saved Pesach Tzvi

Pierre Louis is a close friend of Prince Benedict Radzivil, and they lead a carefree, shallow life typical of the nobility and upper class until the Baal Shem Tov sends Rabbi Nissan with a special message.

Leil Shimurim, the night of guarding

The first night of Pesach includes a special blessing for physical protection, which Aharon Nir the shochet, and his family experienced many years ago in a small village in Alsace.

King for a day

Shaul Katzenelenboigen was many things- a Torah prodigy, a successful businessman, the secretary to Prince Radzivil, and...King of Poland for one day.

Rabbi Chaim and the pirate chief

Rabbi Chaim ibn Attar, the Or HaChaim HaKadosh, was once shipwrecked and captured by pirates whose chief became inspired to accept a difficult teshuva in order to return from a grievous crime.

Yudel’s din Torah

When Yudel's business takes a turn, he falls under the sway of the galach until the Seer of Lublin proposes a unique approach to recovering his fortune once again.

Yerucham and the silver coin

Yerucham spends all night learning while his wife Leah worries about what to feed the children in the morning, but when they host a pair of merchants in the middle of a snowy winter's night, they learn a lesson in having a positive outlook.

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?