Jewish stories for children of all ages

Chaim Shimon the hero

When two ruffians plot to start a pogrom by kidnapping a non-Jewish child, the community becomes anxious until young Chaim Shimon takes it upon himself to find out more. His courage sees the ruffians punished and the Jews saved, for which he earns the title "Hero".

The perfect sefer Torah

A wealthy merchant and his wife yearn for a child, so they prepare a perfect sefer Torah and donate it to the shul, only to be shocked when the Torah they have labored over for so long appears to be missing a line. The rabbi's dream gives them the comfort they need, and Hashem rewards them for their emunah.

Avremel the Rebbe’s singer

Avremel's parents had promised the Rebbe that their son would only use his wonderful singing voice to serve Hashem, so when Graf Boris demands that Avremel perform a concert for his guests, they go back to their Rebbe for advice. Everyone, including Graf Boris, is happy with the results.

Goats at the seder

Rabbi Boruch sends his talmid Yankel Koslover on a mysterious mission when Yankel questions his master's statement that Hashem is found everywhere, even in a place of dirt and poverty. Soon, Yankel finds himself trapped for weeks in a most unappealing place, where he learns a very deep lesson indeed.

The remarkable baker

When a young boy loses the power of speech, his desperate father goes from doctor to doctor until the Alter Rebbe sends him to Metz in search of a lumber merchant. The father doesn't ask questions, but they make their way to Metz and eventually meet with a truly remarkable baker.

It’s not too late

When the holy Baal Shem Tov speaks to a stranger, the students think the stranger must be a tzaddik, so they introduce themselves to him later, but far from being a tzaddik, he's an ordinary Jew with an extraordinary lesson to teach the talmidim of the Baal Shem Tov.

The generous host

The holy Baal Shem Tov decides to teach his talmidim about proper hospitality, so they travel to visit a lone Jew in a remote town who also teaches them how precious all mitzvos truly are.

The Black Forest smithy

Black Johann, the master blacksmith of the Hapsburg Empire, is dead and competitors for the vacant job gather every two weeks at the Golden Eagle Inn to try to fill Black Johann's shoes. When Red Willem, a notorious agitator against the Jews of his country, applies for the job, young Israel of Burgos steps up to prevent Red Willem from winning the prestigious role.

Avraham’s mirror

Avraham is a cloth merchant who is as kind as he is poor- when the Rebbe visits, Avraham's mazel changes, but unfortunately his attention to others changes as well, until the Rebbe shares a valuable lesson.

From where will my help come?

Reb Shmuel Brun is falsely accused by some crooked employees, and faces a difficult trial, so he follows the advice of the Rebbe Maharash and helps another, thereby meriting Divine assistance in a most amazing way.