Jewish stories for children of all ages

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.

Yaakov the Faithful Gem Dealer

When Yaakov's income changes, he maintains his high standards of generosity as his strong faith soon leads him to recover his fortunes in a miraculous way.

Devorah and the King Who Loved Chess

Devorah became separated from her husband only seconds after their marriage, but her commitment to finding him again pays off in a very unusual way when a foreign king pays a visit.

Kidnapped and Freed in One Night

When her baby falls ill, a worried mother ventures out into the dangerous streets of Constantinople only to be kidnapped by a Turkish officer. Imprisoned in a tall tower, her prayers and her courage enable a miraculous escape.

Poor Chaim was Poor No More

Chaim refuses to sell his "Eliyahu's Cup" before Pesach, even though he can't afford matza and wine, and he doesn't want to ask for tzedoko, but the kindly Rabbi loans him money and a mysterious stranger blesses Chaim with wealth, which comes true shortly after Yom Tov.