Jewish stories for children of all ages

Paper Money

Yitzchok Aizik the kretchmer loses a large sum of borrowed money when the poretz passes away, but the Rebbe gives Yitzchok Aizik the tools to regain the money along with an invaluable lesson in faith.

Moshiach the Antiques Dealer

A Tunisian antiques dealer named Moshiach doesn't lose heart when the wheel of business turns, he simply remains focused on helping others and ends up receiving all the help he needs.

Reb Yaakov Goes to Rome

The Baal Shem Tov sends his faithful servant Yaakov on a mission to tell stories, which takes him all the way to Rome where he finds a deeply appreciative audience for one of his stories in particular.

The Poretz Learns a Lesson

When the Poretz tries to ban Rabbi Elimelech from Lizhensk, he ends up with a taste of his own medicine.

The Innkeeper’s Daughter Makes the Right Choice

A wise neighbor risks everything to prevent the Poretz's son from marrying Sarah, the innkeeper's daughter, against her will.  

Mottel the Humble Bookbinder

When Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk recovered from a life-threatening illness, he brought regards and an important lesson from Gan Eden.

The Father of Two Rebbes

A wealthy Jewish flax merchant decides to use his money to free an imprisoned innkeeper rather than complete a lucrative business deal, so the poretz offers him the deal anyway. The merchant's kindly ways are eventually rewarded when his two sons go on to become leaders of the Jewish people.

Gold in the Garbage

The Romans try to make the Jews forget about the Beis HaMikdash by burying the wall in garbage, until a visitor uses his gold and his wits to uncover the Western Wall.

Simcha and the Mysterious Kallah

Simcha and his wife greatly wish to have children, so Reb Leib Sarah's tells them exactly what they must do in order to achieve this great merit.

The Arab Baker Gets a Blessing from the Rabbi

When Rabbi Tzarfati's lamp blows out one night, he borrows a coal from the Arab baker across the street, who receives a nice blessing for his trouble. Many years later, Rabbi Tzarfati meets the baker again under extraordinary circumstances and together they save a Jewish community from exile and ruin.