An Expensive Agreement
Taking out a penknife from his pocket, David showed it to Daniel. Never had the latter seen anything so lovely.
The Thirst For Torah
“Hoy! Kol tzmaei l’chu lamaim – All who thirst, go to water” (Yeshayahu 50:1). The words of the navi refer to the concept of...
The False Accusation
Rav Nathan immediately thought that this would be a wonderful opportunity to meet some political figures who might be able to help him free the Benjamin Bainash.
Alexander In India
“Very well,” answered Purus, “you may join my armies and watch as we destroy Alexander with our animals.”
Humility
This person was hotheaded and when he heard this mild request, he exclaimed: “You mind your own affairs; I will do as I please!”
The Legend Of Rabbi Hershele’s Wife
The fair closed and spring turned into summer and the peddler never came to call for his sack. The rebbetzin soon forgot about it.
Moshe
But the people understood Yisro’s real reason for wishing to step down and they grew angry.
The Beginning Of Anti-Semitism
“With either of these two plans you can keep the Children of Israel in Egypt forever.”
Never Question G-d’s Ways
The man vehemently proclaimed his innocence, but the loser would not hear of it.
Daniel In The Lion’s Den
The king felt bad and he tried to argue against such a harsh verdict being meted out to so prominent a man as Daniel.
The Writing On The Wall
“I am your king, you fool!” he cried.
Thrown Into The Fire
The king ordered the three brought before him and asked, “Is it true you do not worship my image?”
The Story Of Daniel
G-d gave Daniel and his companions knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom, and to Daniel, especially he gave understanding of all visions and dreams.
The Virtues Of Tzedakah
You are called both sons and servants. When you carry out the desires of the Omnipresent, you are called ‘sons.’ When you do not carry out the desires of the Omnipresent, you are called, ‘servants.’
The Downtrodden People
Noticing the bearded Abarbanel in the coach, the Jew felt relieved as he entered the coach.
A Jester Saved The Jews
When Catherine annexed the city of Shklob, she appointed a general to govern as a reward for the many heroic campaigns he fought on her behalf.
The Interpreter Of Dreams
Oh, wise man, I have had a dream.
Outwitting The Rich Wine Dealer
“No, I am just passing through,” replied Hershel, “and I wanted to see how the wine business prospered in this city.”
A Time To Throw Away
Suddenly a thought entered his mind. Of course, that was the way. It could yet save their lives.
Yehoshua ben Gamla
“Did you not read the proclamation requesting that the restoration of the jewelry be made within 30 days?”
Rav Zvi Hirsch Of Rimanov
It happened that Reb Moshe was once staying at an inn, together with a great scholar who was a misnaged.
Rav Nasan Adler
And as he shouted, he began running toward the startled thief, who stood petrified and uncomprehending.
Authority In Israel
How could he violate the sanctity of the holiest day of the year by carrying money and a staff on the day he knew to be Yom Kippur?
Stories Of The Dubno Maggid
The Gaon Rabi Yaakov, known throughout Europe as the Dubno Maggid, was a brilliant orator and scholar. He was never at a loss for...
A Fortune Lost (Conclusion)
The merchant realized he had done something wrong by nearly causing the holy rav to commit a sin, so he was crestfallen as he took the box and departed.
The Chasam Sofer
The communal leader hesitated for a moment because the total amount was very large and what would he do if he found it impossible to pay later?
The Civil War Against The Maccabees
Encouraged by those words, the judges ordered the slave to stand trial for murder.
Rav Yonason Eybeschutz
By the time Yonason was four years old he already knew Sefer Bereshis by heart.
The Chofetz Chaim
The farmer was amazed. “The great Chofetz Chaim! Just wait till I tell people in my village that I saw him. Tell me, where was he sitting?”
Despises A Liar
‘Look at that hypocrite; he does not have a kosher home. He eats treif, it is a mitzvah to complain about him to the government.’