The Castaway
Whatever the heathens have made has not been for the good of the world but only for their own pleasures.
Moshe And The Wondrous Staff
Ordering his servants to take Moshe out of the pit, he had him brought to his home, where he was bathed and given fresh clothing.
Galus Mitzrayim: The First Departure
A few stragglers managed to stagger back to Mitzrayim where they told the whole tragic story.
The Rich Who Appear As Poor
The agent, watching his behavior, thought to himself, “Could this man, who appears so poor, have so much oil to sell? Surely the people in town were making fun of me.”
Deserving Of The Future World
Rav Chaim gave him wine to drink and sat him near the fire to thaw out. He then gave him a meal and prepared a bed for him to sleep in.
The Chofetz Chaim
The Chofetz Chaim, the great Rav Yisroel Meir HaCohen, was known throughout the world for his scholarship and understanding of human nature, and as...
Poverty
When the Almighty saw the man’s struggles, He took pity on him and told Eliyahu Hanavi to give him four zuzim (coins).
The Chofetz Chaim
One of the tasks of great Torah leaders is to inspire their students to go out into the Jewish community and fight for the observance of Torah and mitzvos.
Caring For Humanity
Thank G-d, I was sitting by the window when you came in and I was able to save you from sin.
Rav Zvi Hirsch Of Rimanov
When he was not yet 10 years old, tragedy struck and he lost both his parents. Alone in the world, he was fortunate to have a cousin, Reb David of Tarnow, who took him in.
The Exile Of Rabi Shimon Bar Yochai
Rabi Yosi heard all this in silence but Rabi Shimon was constrained to answer.
The Dynasty Of Mezerich
The bereaved woman felt that some punishment was due her and she appealed to the rabbanim to punish her.
The Greatest Student
Rav Yosef Hochgelanter was the rav of the city of Zamushet. He was a great scholar and the author of Mishnas Chachamim. When he...
A Torah-Sharpened Mind
No, it is not so, I am an honest and God-fearing Jew. Because of this I returned your lost wallet to you. If you do not wish to give me the reward I gladly waive all right to it. I only ask that you do not accuse me falsely.
The Unmerciful Doctor
I’ll pay you whether you cure her or kill her, shouted the loyal husband.
The Power Of Repentance
Mercenary soldiers would enter Jewish homes at will and take everything they could lay their hands on. Anyone who protested was shot.
The Golden Leg
Rabi Chanina prayed and suddenly the room became brilliantly lit and a huge hand appeared and snatched the golden leg and disappeared with it.
Maggid Of Kozienice Rav Yisroel ben Shabbethai
The simple man was very impressed with these stories and the following morning he told his wife that he was preparing a sumptuous feast for erev Yom Kippur.
Willing To Be Insulted
Not only did Rav Avraham give tzedakah himself, but he also sought to get others to give as well.
Not The Correct Charity
With that type of charity you shouldn’t come unto G-d. It is not sufficient; you must also try to help other poor people.
The Power Of Truth
The man was still unconvinced, but he went to the room he rented and hoped that Rabi Shimon was correct.
The Son Who Meant Well
When Rav saw that his wife was serving him what he really wanted, he was amazed and constantly surprised.
Stingy Townspeople
He then complained to the emperor that the Jews were rebelling against him.
Rav Moshe M’Sasov
The woman felt relieved and she departed, thanking him profusely.
The Watered Milk
I am warning you that as of now, if you do not sell 100 percent pure milk, without water added, I will declare an issur, a ban, upon you all, and no Jew will partake of your milk.