Ranked #1
Beyond Paradise
Beyond Paradise
Word resounded throughout the supernal worlds: "Because Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov has forced the hand of heaven to over... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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4mins
Ranked #2
Buried in the “Wrong” Plot
Buried in the “Wrong” Plot
With time, the tailor turned gray and decided to travel to visit his daughter…
1 Jan 2001
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3mins
Ranked #3
Count Down to Charity
Count Down to Charity
The wealthy fellow politely explained how he would love to give but can’t, because he already gave his share of charity ... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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2mins
Ranked #4
Elijah's Cup and the Mysterious Guest
Elijah's Cup and the Mysterious Guest
Over time, successive economic downturns diminished the couple’s wealth, and they had to resort to selling their possess... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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6mins
Ranked #5
He Got the Wrong Man!
He Got the Wrong Man!
It did not take long until they had dragged me before the town rabbi, demanding that I divorce my “wife.”
1 Jan 2001
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3mins
Ranked #6
How the Gulag Judge Lit the Menorah
How the Gulag Judge Lit the Menorah
As the Siberian winter deepened, Chanukah came, and a groupof young Jewish prisoners convened for a short meeting.
1 Jan 2001
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7mins
Ranked #7
How the Simple Villager Changed His Ways
How the Simple Villager Changed His Ways
Although the villager was a simple Jew,he hoped that his children would one day surpass his meager knowledge of Torah.
1 Jan 2001
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5mins
Ranked #8
In the Nick of Time
In the Nick of Time
Stories are the best way to make a point and impart a message deep into the heart. Sit back and listen to inspiring Jewi... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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4mins
Ranked #9
Moshiach in the Air
Moshiach in the Air
Stories are the best way to make a point and impart a message deep into the heart. Sit back and listen to inspiring Jewi... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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1min
Ranked #10
Paintings
Paintings
The story is told of how the Rebbe, Rabbi Sholom DovBer, was shown three paintings.
1 Jan 2001
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2mins
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Reb Zusha and the Tormentors
Reb Zusha and the Tormentors
“And what are you going to claim on Judgement Day, eh, Zusha? Your soul will know no peace when that time comes!”
1 Jan 2001
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6mins
Ranked #12
Saved by Leeches (and Faith)
Saved by Leeches (and Faith)
The husband laughed bitterly. “See?” he said, “You spent all that time and money to visit your rebbe, and he gave you th... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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4mins
Ranked #13
Saved by Shabbat
Saved by Shabbat
“My son, swear to me that no matter what happens, you will never work on Shabbat.”
1 Jan 2001
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5mins
Ranked #14
Seeing Is Believing
Seeing Is Believing
“Look outside. You see this wagon loaded withstraw rolling down the road? Walking behind it is a Jew . . ."
1 Jan 2001
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2mins
Ranked #15
Seeing the Blind
Seeing the Blind
"What is it?" he snapped. In the Bronx, it's proper etiquette to snap when greeting someone. I noticed the loaf of rye b... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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5mins
Ranked #16
Shloyme Came Home for Shofar
Shloyme Came Home for Shofar
Wordlessly, the Rebbe curled his arm around Shloyme’s elbow, and together they strode through the crowded sanctuary.
1 Jan 2001
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4mins
Ranked #17
The Dry Sukkah and the Holy Bagel Seller
The Dry Sukkah and the Holy Bagel Seller
With no destination to guide him, heslowly traversed sprawling forests and small towns, hoping to finally encounterwhat ... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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6mins
Ranked #18
The Extra Matzah
The Extra Matzah
"I know that you sent word that you could give only three matzahs, but nonetheless my father, the Seret-Vizhnitzer Rebbe... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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2mins
Ranked #19
The Feast
The Feast
First we drank a glass of wine. Then we ate a bit of parsley. Then they started talking, and talking, and talking. The s... Read more
1 Jan 2001
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2mins
Ranked #20
The Friday-Afternoon Blessing
The Friday-Afternoon Blessing
Living as a downtrodden shell of her former self, Leah's blankeyes reflected the agony that gripped her heart.
1 Jan 2001
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6mins