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The Chassidic Story Project with Barak Hullman - A Chassidic Story Every Week

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Be a part of the Chassidic Story Project where I'll be bringing hundreds of Chassidic stories back to life through my podcast broadcast direct from the holy city of Jerusalem. Chassidic stories are like a niggun (Chassidic melody); they can touch a person's soul without understanding how or why. These stories transcend all boundaries and denominations. They are pure, simple and deeply Jewish. This is wholesome Jewish content for the whole family.
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Be a part of the Chassidic Story Project where I'll be bringing hundreds of Chassidic stories back to life through my podcast broadcast direct from the holy city of Jerusalem. Chassidic stories are like a niggun (Chassidic melody); they can touch a person's soul without understanding how or why. These stories transcend all boundaries and denominations. They are pure, simple and deeply Jewish. This is wholesome Jewish content for the whole family.
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Published 2020-05-06

Breaking Shabbos to See The Tzadik

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Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev spends shabbos in a town where they think he's an imposter. A chassid hears about the Tzadik being in town and is willing to break shabbos to see him.
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Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev spends shabbos in a town where they think he's an imposter. A chassid hears about the Tzadik being in town and is willing to break shabbos to see him.
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Published 2020-04-29

A Pinch Of Snuff

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The lives of two Chassidim of the Baal Shem Tov are drastically changed by a single decision related to a box of snuff.
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The lives of two Chassidim of the Baal Shem Tov are drastically changed by a single decision related to a box of snuff.
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Published 2020-04-22

How The Holy Kamenka Rebbe Gives Life

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The holy Kamenka Rebbe gets deep in debt. His chassidim raise 10,000 rubles to pay off their rebbe's debts, but before he does he gives it all away. Here's the story the Kamenka Rebbe told his chassidim.
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The holy Kamenka Rebbe gets deep in debt. His chassidim raise 10,000 rubles to pay off their rebbe's debts, but before he does he gives it all away. Here's the story the Kamenka Rebbe told his chassidim.
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Published 2020-04-13

Fast For 30 Days And You Will See Eliyahu HaNavi

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The chassidim of the Baal Shem Tov ask to see Eliyahu HaNavi. He gives them a list of preparations and then agrees to fulfill his promise.
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The chassidim of the Baal Shem Tov ask to see Eliyahu HaNavi. He gives them a list of preparations and then agrees to fulfill his promise.
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Published 2020-04-06

I Can't Eat Without Poor People At The Table

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The father of Reb Tzvi Elimelech, the Dinover Rebbe, became a tutor for a wealthy family to support his wife and children. The first shabbos he sees there are no guests and asks the wealthy Jew to take the cost out of his salary.
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The father of Reb Tzvi Elimelech, the Dinover Rebbe, became a tutor for a wealthy family to support his wife and children. The first shabbos he sees there are no guests and asks the wealthy Jew to take the cost out of his salary.
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Published 2020-04-01

The Vizhnitzer Rebbe Demands Extra Matza From The Skulener Rebbe

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It's the beginning of World War II and the Skulener Rebbe is baking matzas for everyone. The Vizhnitzer Rebbe demands extra matza for him and his family.
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It's the beginning of World War II and the Skulener Rebbe is baking matzas for everyone. The Vizhnitzer Rebbe demands extra matza for him and his family.
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Published 2020-03-25

Just One Last Chance Left

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Reb Mordechai of Neschiz told his Chassid Reb Naftali Ropschitzer to stay away for the holiday of Passover even though Reb Naftali spent every holiday with is rebbe. Reb Naftali comes up with a plan to stay and then learns why his rebbe wanted him to leave.
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Reb Mordechai of Neschiz told his Chassid Reb Naftali Ropschitzer to stay away for the holiday of Passover even though Reb Naftali spent every holiday with is rebbe. Reb Naftali comes up with a plan to stay and then learns why his rebbe wanted him to leave.
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Published 2020-03-18

You Get Only What You Need

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A poor Chassid of Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk comes asking for help and receives much less than he expected.
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A poor Chassid of Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk comes asking for help and receives much less than he expected.
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Published 2020-03-11

No Jews Are Allowed To Spend The Night Here

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Reb Michel of Zlotchov is on his way to the Baal Shem Tov and stops at the tavern of a Jew who lives in a town where no Jews are allowed to spend the night there.
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Reb Michel of Zlotchov is on his way to the Baal Shem Tov and stops at the tavern of a Jew who lives in a town where no Jews are allowed to spend the night there.
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Published 2020-02-26

The Hidden Tzadik That Stole His Friend's Money

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The Baal Shem Tov stops to have a conversation with a Jew on the road. The Chassidim need to know who this hidden tzadik is.
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The Baal Shem Tov stops to have a conversation with a Jew on the road. The Chassidim need to know who this hidden tzadik is.
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Published 2020-02-19

The Seer Of Lublin's Miraculous Shirt

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The Yid HaKadosh receives a clean shirt for Shabbos from his Rebbe and after that things spin out of control.
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The Yid HaKadosh receives a clean shirt for Shabbos from his Rebbe and after that things spin out of control.
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Published 2020-02-16

I'm Opposite The Lubavitcher Rebbe

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A Jewish woman who moved to America from the Soviet Union tells us the story of how she merited to have twins after many years of waiting.
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A Jewish woman who moved to America from the Soviet Union tells us the story of how she merited to have twins after many years of waiting.
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Published 2020-02-12

The Jew That Helped Others Get Unstuck

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A Jewish merchant gets stuck in the mud on a snowy night near Apta with all of his merchandise and desperately walks into town for help. He's surprised when he learns where the help is coming from.
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A Jewish merchant gets stuck in the mud on a snowy night near Apta with all of his merchandise and desperately walks into town for help. He's surprised when he learns where the help is coming from.
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Published 2020-02-05

Faith In The Rebbe's Letter

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A poor chassid comes to the Kotzker Rebbe asking for help to marry off his daughter. He goes confidently to with a letter from the Kotzker to get help from a wealthy chassid and learns a lesson along the way.
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A poor chassid comes to the Kotzker Rebbe asking for help to marry off his daughter. He goes confidently to with a letter from the Kotzker to get help from a wealthy chassid and learns a lesson along the way.
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Published 2020-01-29

How Reb Zusha Serves Hashem With Joy

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The rabbi of Hanipoli is always angry and comes to Reb Zusha to learn how to serve Hashem with joy.
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The rabbi of Hanipoli is always angry and comes to Reb Zusha to learn how to serve Hashem with joy.
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Published 2020-01-22

Reb Baruch's Blessing

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The Alter Rebbe's father, Reb Baruch, leaves Liozna and settles in with a wealthy Jew who reaps the benefits of hosting the Alter Rebbe's father.
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The Alter Rebbe's father, Reb Baruch, leaves Liozna and settles in with a wealthy Jew who reaps the benefits of hosting the Alter Rebbe's father.
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Published 2020-01-13

You Never Know

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The Maggid of Mezritzch invites some of his Chassidim to join him for the funeral of a simple Jew that took care of the mikva in Lemberg. When he sees their reluctance he tells them this story.
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The Maggid of Mezritzch invites some of his Chassidim to join him for the funeral of a simple Jew that took care of the mikva in Lemberg. When he sees their reluctance he tells them this story.
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Published 2020-01-09

In The Merit Of Helping A Fellow Jew

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A simple Jew does a favor for Reb Hillel Paritcher and is granted a great reward for his act despite the odds being against it coming true.
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A simple Jew does a favor for Reb Hillel Paritcher and is granted a great reward for his act despite the odds being against it coming true.
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Published 2020-01-02

Do You Know Who Gave You This Check?

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A widow with five daughters to marry off is given a check by an elderly wealthy Jew. The next morning she discovers who exactly gave her the check.
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A widow with five daughters to marry off is given a check by an elderly wealthy Jew. The next morning she discovers who exactly gave her the check.
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Published 2019-12-26

The Wooden Menorah

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A Jew who survived the Holocaust tries to run away from his Judaism, but an old wooden menorah changes all of that.
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A Jew who survived the Holocaust tries to run away from his Judaism, but an old wooden menorah changes all of that.
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Published 2019-12-19

The Drunk Schoolteacher's Secret Mission

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A simple Chassid of the Alter Rebbe of Chabad is sent on a secret mission but only after his life is turned upside down.
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A simple Chassid of the Alter Rebbe of Chabad is sent on a secret mission but only after his life is turned upside down.
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Published 2019-12-12

The Winning Lottery Ticket

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A wealthy Chassid of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev who lost all of his money and needs to marry off his daughter comes to the Rebbe for help.
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A wealthy Chassid of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev who lost all of his money and needs to marry off his daughter comes to the Rebbe for help.
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Published 2019-12-05

The Holy Tailor

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A simple tailor gets elevated into the company of the greatest tzadikim by doing a fellow Jew a favor.
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A simple tailor gets elevated into the company of the greatest tzadikim by doing a fellow Jew a favor.
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Published 2019-11-28

A Thousand Ruble Loan

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A poor chassid of the Riminover needs a 1000 Ruble loan to marry off his daughter. There's only one Jew wealthy enough in Riminov to help him, but he needs a guarantor. The poor chassid gets creative and the results surprise everyone.
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A poor chassid of the Riminover needs a 1000 Ruble loan to marry off his daughter. There's only one Jew wealthy enough in Riminov to help him, but he needs a guarantor. The poor chassid gets creative and the results surprise everyone.
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Published 2019-11-21

Shmuel's Magic Rooster

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Shmuel is a simple Jew who is accused of stealing and brings in a magic rooster to prove his innocence.
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Shmuel is a simple Jew who is accused of stealing and brings in a magic rooster to prove his innocence.
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Published 2019-11-14

The Knife Of Avraham Avinu

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The Stretyner Rebbe and his chassidim go on a long trip in order for their rebbe to teach them a lesson about judging others.
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The Stretyner Rebbe and his chassidim go on a long trip in order for their rebbe to teach them a lesson about judging others.
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Published 2019-10-31

Head In Heaven Feet In Hell

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A Chassid needs help from an old friend who has a policy of not interrupting his Torah learning for anything. When he finally agrees to help, the Chassid keeps getting in the way.
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A Chassid needs help from an old friend who has a policy of not interrupting his Torah learning for anything. When he finally agrees to help, the Chassid keeps getting in the way.
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Published 2019-10-03

The Karliner Chassid's & Angel of Death's Sukkah

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A poor Karliner Chassid struggles to build his sukkah because his wealthy neighbor can't stand his joy on Sukkot. The Chassid gets a little help from the Angel of Death.
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A poor Karliner Chassid struggles to build his sukkah because his wealthy neighbor can't stand his joy on Sukkot. The Chassid gets a little help from the Angel of Death.
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Published 2019-09-19

We Jews Have Enough Enemies

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An elder Belzer chassid is shocked to find out the reason why the Belzer Rebbe is delayed for the first night of Selichos.
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An elder Belzer chassid is shocked to find out the reason why the Belzer Rebbe is delayed for the first night of Selichos.
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Published 2019-09-12

The Holy Ari Says So

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Before DovBer became a chassid of the Baal Shem Tov he wanted to see for himself if everything he'd heard about the Baal Shem Tov was true.
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Before DovBer became a chassid of the Baal Shem Tov he wanted to see for himself if everything he'd heard about the Baal Shem Tov was true.
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Published 2019-09-05

Your Whole Purpose In Life

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Reb David Leikes always spent the High Holidays by the holy Baal Shem Tov. He couldn't understand why this year the Baal Shem Tov kept ignoring him until the reason was revealed to Reb David.
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Reb David Leikes always spent the High Holidays by the holy Baal Shem Tov. He couldn't understand why this year the Baal Shem Tov kept ignoring him until the reason was revealed to Reb David.
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Published 2019-08-29

Reb Baruch Of Mezibuz's Tallis

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Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev longed to spend shabbos with another great rebbe, Reb Baruch of Mezibuz. Despite the two being such different personalities they gave it a try.
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Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev longed to spend shabbos with another great rebbe, Reb Baruch of Mezibuz. Despite the two being such different personalities they gave it a try.
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Published 2019-08-22

Reb Naftoli Of Ropshitz's Temper

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Reb Asher is the newly minted son-in-law of the great Ropshitzer Rebbe. He is shocked to discover his father-in-law has a serious temper.
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Reb Asher is the newly minted son-in-law of the great Ropshitzer Rebbe. He is shocked to discover his father-in-law has a serious temper.
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Published 2019-08-15

Your Fate Is To Be A Thief

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A chassid who can't support his family to told by Reb Meir of Premishlan that it's his fate to be a thief.
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A chassid who can't support his family to told by Reb Meir of Premishlan that it's his fate to be a thief.
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Published 2019-08-08

How Joy Can Save A Life

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A chassid of the Seer of Lublin is shocked when the Lubliner shouts at him to "get out" on his yearly visit.
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A chassid of the Seer of Lublin is shocked when the Lubliner shouts at him to "get out" on his yearly visit.
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Published 2019-08-01

The Trich'er Trich'er Rebbe And His Fake Chassidim

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A group of schleppers tired of starving all the time come up with a brilliant plan to get a rich man to feed them like royalty.
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A group of schleppers tired of starving all the time come up with a brilliant plan to get a rich man to feed them like royalty.
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Published 2019-07-18

The Tenth Man

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An Israeli couple write to the Lubavitcher Rebbe for advice on how to deal with pregnancy complications and are shocked at the advice they receive.
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An Israeli couple write to the Lubavitcher Rebbe for advice on how to deal with pregnancy complications and are shocked at the advice they receive.
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Published 2019-07-11

The Hidden Fortune

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A wealthy Jew passes away and his children can't figure out where he hid his fortune.
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A wealthy Jew passes away and his children can't figure out where he hid his fortune.
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Published 2019-07-04

Other Kids Had Parents But Not Him

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Joe was orphaned at a young age and hated his mother for dying. Then he met the Lubavitcher Rebbe and learned the truth.
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Joe was orphaned at a young age and hated his mother for dying. Then he met the Lubavitcher Rebbe and learned the truth.
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Published 2019-06-27

The Baal Shem Tov's Letter

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The Baal Shem Tov discouraged one of his chassidim from moving to Eretz Yisrael, eventually sending him a very special letter.
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The Baal Shem Tov discouraged one of his chassidim from moving to Eretz Yisrael, eventually sending him a very special letter.
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Published 2019-06-20

Zusha Spends Shabbos by the Shoemaker

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After Reb Zusha and Reb Elimelech end up in different homes for shabbos Reb Elimelech insists that Reb Zusha tell him what happened to him.
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After Reb Zusha and Reb Elimelech end up in different homes for shabbos Reb Elimelech insists that Reb Zusha tell him what happened to him.
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Published 2019-06-13

The Holy Bookbinder And A Taste Of Paradise

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Two stories this week: One of the holy bookbinder and the other a holy rabbi learns what it is to be on the level of the great Chassidic masters.
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Two stories this week: One of the holy bookbinder and the other a holy rabbi learns what it is to be on the level of the great Chassidic masters.
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Published 2019-06-06

Hashem's Hand

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A wealthy Jew is forced to become a beggar in order to see Hashem's Hand in the world.
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A wealthy Jew is forced to become a beggar in order to see Hashem's Hand in the world.
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Published 2019-05-30

The Great Fixer

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Rebbe Nachman's classic story about joy and faith in Hashem.
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Rebbe Nachman's classic story about joy and faith in Hashem.
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Published 2019-05-16

The Alexander Rebbe's Passports

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What does a Chassid do when the Polish police catch him with a stash of passports in 1939? He goes to his rebbe, of course.
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What does a Chassid do when the Polish police catch him with a stash of passports in 1939? He goes to his rebbe, of course.
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Published 2019-05-08

Delayed Delivery

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The haughtiness of a wealthy Chassid of the Baal Shem Tov leads to a delayed delivery.
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The haughtiness of a wealthy Chassid of the Baal Shem Tov leads to a delayed delivery.
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