The Bookbinder in Heaven Head bowed and cheeks burning, overwhelmed by a sense of self-disgust, I accepted the verdict. 6 Comments

When the Baal Shem Tov Laughed A delightful tale in which we learn how the actions of two simple Jews were felt miles away.

The Blessing and the Bottle Why did Rabbi Baruch send the townspeople to receive a blessing from a perpetual drunk? 8 Comments

The Afterlife of the Man Who Always Washed Rabbi Elazar of Kozhnitz would tell this tale, which illustrates the immense value and spiritual power of even a single mitzvah. 3 Comments

Why the Czar Remembered Silent looks were thrown around, frantically trying to pinpoint the one responsible. 5 Comments

The Two-Fold Remedy They rested and grazed, and after a day or two, the rancher prodded them along to the fair where, plump and agile, they sold nicely. 3 Comments

The Terrified Inkeeper and a Mysterious Letter For almost 20 years the innkeeper had avoided paying his annual dues to the baron from whom he leased the property. 7 Comments

The Buckwheat Seller's Secret Reb Avraham was known to be a kind but a simple and almost illiterate Jew, barely able to follow the prayers or read Tehillim. 5 Comments

Why the Wedding Preparations Stalled “Why are you worrying?” chuckled the rabbi. “Heaven directs everything, and there isn’t a person alive who knows what needs to happen or when.” 2 Comments

Saved From Fire “The only question is,” the Rebbe murmured, “will that be before or after the incident?” 7 Comments

The Miracle of the Missing Menorah Whether it was a silver goblet, an ornate spice box, or the Shabbat candlesticks, all they could do was acknowledge the disappearance 1 Comment

The Sudden Change of Heart At the age of 93, Reb Shlomo Rafaels was one of Sventiany’s oldest residents.

The Simple Vintner of Slonim Scrunching his face with concentration, Ephraim enunciated each word again and again. He appeared to be begging for his life. 3 Comments

The "Forced" Blessing To everyone, it was an impossible dream. But not for Reb Yekel. 2 Comments

She Learned From Leibel the Thief The Rebbetzin understood that her father wanted her to follow his practice of blessing people who sought Divine help. 2 Comments

The Woman at the Train Depot “If you are presented with an opportunity to help someone, even if it’s an ordinary stranger from the bazaar, don’t hesitate to do so.” 5 Comments

How Reb Elimelech Quelled the Rebellion in Nikolsburg Some of the town’s most distinguished community members hinted that perhaps the rabbi was wrongly suited for a city as “modern and developed” as Nikolsburg. 7 Comments

The Mystery Man in the Carriage With that, he signaled his driver and the carriage sped off before the rabbi had a chance to ask any questions.

The Ruse of the Three Letters Noticing his father’s return to a life of wealth, Zalman’s son revived their kinship and stopped by to talk more often. 3 Comments

The Incompetent Apprentice “Please, forgive me,” muttered the wagon driver. “I had no idea who you were, and I request forgiveness for wronging you.” 3 Comments

The Mystery Grave Creeping through the brush to investigate, they discovered, to their surprise, a lone candle in a clearing, burning atop a small headstone. 6 Comments

The Ship Builder's Carriage It was an unusual job for a religious Jew, and his success aroused jealousy, even among his own artisans. 7 Comments

The "Gentile" Woman Who Lit Shabbat Candles The driver’s mother didn’t say much, but half an hour before sunset she placed two candles on the table and lit them. 3 Comments

The Forgiven Loan Reb Shalom’s daughter waited to be wed, but without a somewhat respectable dowry her chances of meriting a fine groom were virtually nonexistent. 6 Comments

The Kidnapped Groom Baila, an orphan adopted by Rabbi Levi Yitzchak and his wife, was marrying an exceptional young man who was also parentless. 3 Comments

Where Is That Merchant From? "If you realize that the entire day you spend in the store is just so you can learn for one hour, you will never lose touch with the Torah.” 1 Comment

Seeing Is Believing “Look outside. You see this wagon loaded with straw rolling down the road? Walking behind it is a Jew . . ."

The Holy Tailor Incensed by the jab, the son-in-law renewed his rant, which had now become personal. 2 Comments

The Dry Sukkah and the Holy Bagel Seller With no destination to guide him, he slowly traversed sprawling forests and small towns, hoping to finally encounter what his rebbe had in mind.

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!” 2 Comments

The Story of His Life “The boy isn’t at all what he seems. Don’t be fooled by superficiality."

Shloyme Came Home for Shofar Wordlessly, the Rebbe curled his arm around Shloyme’s elbow, and together they strode through the crowded sanctuary.

Is Hillel Evil? “You’re invited to dine with me but I have one simple request: for each meal, please prepare a small dvar Torah to share at the table.” 4 Comments

Reunited Under a Downpour When a couple couldn't procreate, they went to their Maggid, who gave them a unique mission. 5 Comments