Jewish stories for children of all ages

Abu Tzaddik Saves Purim

The prime minister plots against the Chacham Bashi Abu Tzaddik by planting a poison hamantashen in the King's Purim gift basket, but his plans are thwarted and for the Jews there was "light, happiness, joy and honor".

The Miraculous Glasses

Michoel is a young boy who is unable to see, but loves to hold and touch books, and is very friendly to everyone he meets even though he can't see them. Then one night in shul, he finds a pair of glasses that changes everything.

The Young Boy Who Was Very Wise

Purim in Yemen turns tragic one year when the Crown Prince is assassinated in the courtyard of the main shul, but a young boy saves the day with a mystical scroll that helps reveal the true culprits.

The Kozhnitzer Maggid and the Bandits

Rabbi Yisroel Hopstein was born with the blessing of the holy Baal Shem Tov, and this episode from his life illustrates his influence and humility.

The King Who Liked Fish

The King sent for the Rabbi when he heard that the Jews were the cause of a mysterious decline in fresh fish, only to find out that his own governor's greed was the true cause. 

Purim in Berditchev

A poor woman spends her last few coins on a chicken to make soup for her ailing husband, only to have the Rebbe come to the rescue when the chicken fails to meet kosher standards.

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.