Stories
Pushcart Prophet
A lesson in the form of a story about truthfully evaluating one’s life and recognizing areas that need improvement.
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A Young Man’s Advice
A Chassidic story of unquestioning faith and action as told by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi.
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Informed Debate
A Chassidic story of Rabbi Naftali of Ropshitz inspiring two argumentative combatants to criticise themselves instead of each other.
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Equestrian Illusions
A telling story about the origin of the melody sung by the Lubavitcher rebbes on the first night of Rosh Hashanah.
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Playing G-d
A Chassidic story of the disciples of the Maggid of Mezerich, including the Alter Rebbe, discussing how, in their opinions, G-d should run the world.
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Smorgasbord
The Baal Shem Tov teaches us about the importance of perseverance in our spiritual pursuits and our dynamic relationship with G-d.
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Double Stitching
Rabbi Yerachmiel had a lesson for a proud tailor: A humble spirit is noticed and evokes admiration, while arrogance and pride is devoid of grace and beauty.
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Nothing II
The story is told of a chassid who met with a childhood acquaintance after many years of disrupted contact.
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The Oven Stokers of Mezerich
An overheard conversation of the Oven Stokers of Mezerich. Chassidic story about self-sacrifice and Divine service.
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