The Translation Of The Torah
King Ptolemy of Egypt had heard that the Jews possessed the Torah, the five books of Moshe, which contained much wisdom and excellent laws. He desired to have this Torah translated into Greek so that he, too, might learn its contents.
The Castaway
Whatever the heathens have made has not been for the good of the world but only for their own pleasures.
The Ring Was Worth More
“What!” she cried. “Didn’t you know that the ring contained an expensive diamond, which was worth a lot of money?”
The Earthquake (Part II)
No matter what Zemira said and how much she implored Avinadav to tell her what was bothering him, he remained adamant in his silence.
Charity Saves
“When I asked why she cried so much she said she came from a very religious home and feared she would be sold to a non-Jew and forced to convert.
The Scholars Of Brodi
The man has been found guilty and his soul is bitter because of it.
Shmuel Hakatan
In the days of Shmuel Hakatan a terrible drought held the land in its deadly grip. The wheat withered in the field and the grass dried and died. Day after day, the skies remained leaden and no clouds appeared to bring rain and salvation to the parched land.
Mordechai And The Mute
When Bnei Yisrael returned to their homeland they were a poor and weak group of people. Because of the great number of enemies and wild animals that had inhabited the land during their exile, they huddled together in a few areas, like Yerushalayim, in order to find protection.
The Shaagas Aryeh
Both giants of Torah rose higher and higher in the intellectual battle, each one asking and the other answering.
The Power Of Prayer
Why does one escape death and the other does not? Because one prayed and was answered and the other prayed and was not answered. Why was one answered and the other not?
Daniel In The Lion’s Den
After the death of Balshazzar, Darius the Medean became king of Babylon. He appointed 120 governors to rule over his provinces and over them he appointed three presidents, and over them he appointed Daniel. The king admired the wisdom of Daniel and this evoked jealousy and enmity among all the ministers who sought to find fault with him. But Daniel was too honest and wise.
The Death Of Shimon HaTzaddik
“Every year when I do the service in the Kodesh HaKedashim I behold a figure, that of an old man – an angel – who is always dressed in white and who enters and leaves with me.
Saving A Soul
All the disciples were eager to accompany their master and they all piled into the coach.
Hillel HaZakein
In the chronicles of Jewish history, few men have shown as magnificent a soul as the great Hillel. For in order for a leader to qualify for greatness, he must be more than merely a great scholar — although that is, of course, the most necessary attribute. He must also possess depth of character and the sweetness and gentleness of soul that will enable him to under stand the needs and sufferings of his people. Without this sensitivity, he can never truly be a great leader.
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!”
Stories Of Pesach
No, I will not go home until this house is repaired and made fit for people to live in. Are these people any worse than me?
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 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?”
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 Esrogim
When the soldiers heard this they exclaimed happily: “You mean this is the sacred Jewish fruit? Hurry, get on the horse. You are coming with us to the palace.”
Moshe
But the people understood Yisro’s real reason for wishing to step down and they grew angry.
The Story Of Chanukah
In the end, the kingdom was divided into three main parts and the tiny kingdom of Judea fell to the Syrian-Greeks.
The Miracle Of Birth
His fifth stage of life starts when he is 18 years of age. He is then compared to a mule.
The Stingy Host
Don’t you know Avraham, the famous dry goods merchant, who lives near the lake in a big mansion?
The Continuing Story of Yetziyas Mitzrayim
“And Hashem told Moshe, lift up thy rod over the sea and divide it”... And Moshe ordered the sea to divide.
But the sea refused. “Why should I obey you,” it said, “You are but a man born of a woman and besides, I am three days older than you, I was established on the third day of creation, and you were created on the sixth day.”
