The Ramban
Taking pity on the pilot, the Ramban wrote the Holy Name on a piece of paper and told the pilot to place it in a corner of the boat, and when he arrived at the city of Barcelona, to make sure to destroy the note.
Never Be Sad
You are constantly urging people to give charity, and you are instrumental in providing them with great mitzvos.
The Translation Of The Torah
By having a powerful army ready and prepared to do battle at a moment’s notice. But he should be discreet in using the army. He should carry a big stick but speak softly.
The Strong Belief In G-d
On the third day, while waiting outside, they again heard a noise from the room.
The Answer (Continued From Last Week)
Running into his house, he told the good news to his wife and then sat down to say Tehillim in praise to the Almighty.
Stories of The Dubno Maggid
But suddenly, now that I am a maggid, a man of Torah, the distance becomes very near. How did the land in between suddenly become lost? How is it that from far it became near?
Im Yirtzeh Hashem
Entering the city he visited the cattle market and saw two parei adumah untouched by any harness.
Complains To The King (Continued From Last Week)
Realizing that he couldn’t fulfill Avram’s request, Nimrod then decided upon another line of reasoning.
The Long Sleep
A rock sprang up near the place where Choni lay fast asleep and the rock grew up high in the form of a tent, until it encircled him completely.
Never Speak A Falsehood
Once while Rabi Shimon ben Shetach was studying the Torah, a man entered his beis midrash and said, “I have something very important to discuss with you and I would like no one to be present.”
Rav Elimelech and His Horses
“I will tell you,” replied the rav. “I am very puzzled at why you suddenly desire to honor me and have me as your guest. What quality do you find in me that is new and worthy of merit?
Rav Avraham Abush (Part II)
“It must be that beggar,” he exclaimed. “He probably stole my cane.”
The Patience Of Hillel
When Shammai heard these words he was deeply hurt and was sure that the man had come only to offend and mock him.
Outwitting The Rich Wine Dealer
“I would appreciate if you could give me some pointers on how to improve my wine,” said the wine merchant eagerly.
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 Translation Of The Torah
Aristeas remained in Jerusalem viewing the sights. He was honored by being permitted to view the services in the Temple when the priests officiated.
The Bread
The sages asked them, “Why are you unwilling to instruct others?”
One Good Deed
On the way home from the funeral, the crowd surrounded Reb Pinchas and demanded to know why he had attended.
The Miracles Of Pesach
This is the story of a staff, the most miraculous staff that was ever created. It was none other than the staff that Moshe used to perform all the amazing miracles in Egypt.
Answering The Doubters
The fact is that people create idols out of many things and it is literally impossible to destroy them without destroying the whole world.
The Prayers Of A Saint
The piety of the saint Rabi Chanina ben Dosa was so great that people would often request that he daven on their behalf. Once, the son of Rabban Gamliel became dangerously sick. He sent two talmidim to the home of Rabi Chanina with the message: “Pray to God that my son will get well."
The Importance Of Kiddush
“I will tell you,” answered Rabi Zakkai. “All my life I have attempted to behave in purity and holiness. I never insulted or dishonored my fellowman. Finally, I never missed saying Kiddush on Shabbos.”
The Stories Of Rabba Bar Bar Chana
Rabba Bar Bar Chana related the following, “Sailors told me that once they were threatened with gigantic waves that could have sunk their ships. These waves appeared with a ray of whitish light at their crest and when they struck it with clubs engraved with the words ‘I will be what I will be, L-rd G-d, King of Hosts, Amen, Amen, Selah,’ the waves subsided.”
Rav Yaakov Loberbaum
“In Chad Gadya we find that the shochet kills the ox and is immediately killed in turn by the Malach HaMaves.
Shmuel Hakatan
All day they prayed; all day they fasted. It was to no avail. The skies remained as before, the rain locked in and the land still thirsty.
Willing To Be Insulted
Not only did Rav Avraham give tzedakah himself, but he also sought to get others to give as well.
The Treasure
In the city of Antioch there lived a man of remarkable generosity by the name of Aba Yehudah. He was a man who gave to all, whenever there was a need. Rabi Yehoshua and several other rabbanim arrived in the city one day on an urgent mission to collect money for the unfortunate needy. They knew that Aba Yehudah always gave a generous contribution so they looked forward to seeing him.
Never Told A Lie
The trial was the next day and he hadn’t as yet told the family what he would do.
The Downtrodden People
Noticing the bearded Abarbanel in the coach, the Jew felt relieved as he entered the coach.
A Man’s Destiny Is Decreed On The New Year
They protested their innocence, but the tax collector would not listen to them and they were subsequently jailed.
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