Jewish stories for children of all ages

The Baal Shem Tov and the melamed

A melamed in Medzibuzh desires greatly to visit the Baal Shem Tov, but the melamed's employer has forbidden it. One Friday night, the melamed's desire is fulfilled in his dream, and when he awakes he can think of nothing else until finally his dream becomes a reality.

The MaHaRaL finds a wife

Shmuel HaKatzin finds a most excellent bride for his dear daughter Perel, until the wheel of fortune changes and the wedding is postponed for ten years. But a passing officer leaves an old saddlebag in payment for a loaf of Perel's bread, and the wheel of fortune turns again and they finally marry.

A dowry for a poor kallah

When the Rabbi goes to collect funds for a poor kallah, his very first stop provides him with all of the expenses as well as a very special story.

Matzliach's special mitzvah

Matzliach's promise to his late father is to choose one mitzvah that he will keep no matter what the cost, and Matzliach soon discovers that his dedication to negel vasser brings him great success indeed, both physically and spiritually.

The two brothers

When two brothers inherit a farm from their father, they share the work and share the harvest. When each decides that the other deserves a larger share, Hashem takes notice.

The beggar of Harki

Getzel Shlomo was a humble beggar in the town of Harki, but when he issues a strange request to the chevra kadisha before his passing, it becomes apparent that he was actually much more than he seemed.

Rabbeinu Saadia Gaon and the true son

A wealthy merchant disappears while on a lengthy voyage, and it is up to his son to find out what happened to his beloved father. After the discovery is made, the son must prove his identity as the true heir when his father's former servant emerges as a pretender to the estate.

The Berditchever Rebbe saves a soul

When the Berditchever Rebbe takes his talmidim on a journey, they are surprised to learn that the mustachioed villian who rushes out of his house to attack them is the purpose of the trip. They are even more surprised to learn that the man is a wayward Jew, who soon decides to make some major changes in his life.

Leah and the enchanting bluebird

Leah and her grandmother earn money by washing clothes at the river for their neighbors. One day, Leah runs after a bluebird that sings so beautifully and becomes lost in the forest. After Leah's grandmother visits Shlomo HaMelech to ask the King to bring the bluebird to justice and restore Leah to her, they discover an amazing sight and find out the secret of the bluebird's magical song.

The melamed and the robber

A poor melamed collects for hachnosas kallah one summer, only to be waylaid on his return journey home by a robber. Feeling like he has no choice, he hands over the money and then asks for a moment to daven. The wise melamed is soon on his way, with the money.