Even the wisest people make mistakes; even kings! In tonight's episode, King Shlomo is stung by a tiny bee who quickly apologizes. Later, that same bee helps him solve a tricky challenge from the Queen of Sheba. This story teaches us about saying “I’m sorry,” is just the first step. True teshuvah means making things right, showing kindness, and taking action. A lesson we can carry not just on Yom Kippur, but every day.
Right now, we’re in a very special time called Aseret Yemei Teshuvah; the Ten Days of Teshuvah, when Hashem is especially close to us. On Yom Kippur, we read the story of Yonah and the city of Nineveh. Hashem asks Yonah to warn the people to change their ways, but Yonah tries to run away, but he can’t escape Hashem! Swallowed by a giant fish, Yonah learns to listen, and the people of Nineveh do true Teshuvah, showing that anyone can return to Hashem.
When curious Dovi hears a fire bugle for the first time, he thinks he’s found the secret to stopping fires; until his plan goes up in smoke! This exciting story teaches a powerful lesson about the shofar on Rosh Hashanah: it’s not just a sound, it’s a wake-up call to return to Hashem and become our best selves.
A long time ago, in a world full of wooden and stone idols, a curious boy named Avraham asked big questions: Who really made the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind? While others bowed to statues, Avraham watched, wondered, and searched for the truth. With clever thinking and a brave heart, he discovered Hashem, the One true Creator and even showed his father that idols were powerless. This is the story of how Avraham became the very first Jew and taught the world to see Hashem’s hand in everything around us.
What does real strength look like? In this story, we meet Rabbi Hillel; a man who stayed peaceful and gentle no matter what. Even when someone shouted silly questions just to upset him, Hillel never lost his temper. Instead, he answered with patience and kindness. Listen and discover how choosing calm over anger can bring light and peace into the world.
In a frozen Siberian prison camp, far from his family and home, Rabbi Mendel Futerfas, Reb Mendel, found light in the darkest place. Surrounded by cold, hunger, and loneliness, he remembered the Baal Shem Tov’s teaching: everything we see or hear can teach us how to serve Hashem. One day, Hashem sent him a surprising teacher: a circus tightrope walker! From him, Reb Mendel learned a powerful lesson that stayed with him forever; that life is like walking a tightrope. We stay balanced by keeping our eyes on our goal: becoming the best person Hashem wants us to be. Step by step, even when we wobble, Hashem is cheering us on.
The month of Elul has arrived… and something in the air feels different. In Elul, Hashem, our great King, is not far away in a palace with guards and gates; He’s right here with us, in the field, smiling and listening to every word we say. In this weeks episode we will hear the famous parable of The King in the Field and visit a cozy shtetl where the sound of the shofar, acts of kindness, and simple mitzvot fill the air. Elul teaches us that we don’t need to be perfect to come close to Hashem, we just need to try. Because the King is smiling, waiting for us, right here in the field.
What would you do if you had everything; wealth, power, even royal blood, but felt something was missing? This is the true story of Onkelos, the Roman prince who gave it all up to follow Hashem and become a Jew. When soldiers came to arrest him, they left changed forever. Why? Because Onkelos didn’t fight with swords, he used kindness, wisdom, and the power of truth.
What’s more important; making a lot of money or letting your father sleep peacefully? In tonight’s story, The Key Under the Pillow, we meet Dama, a kind and respectful son who teaches us the true meaning of Kibbud Av Va’em, honoring our parents. When two rabbis come to buy a rare jewel from a kind man named Dama, he has the chance to make a lot of money, but only if he wakes his sleeping father. What will he choose?
When Moriah finds a dollar on the sidewalk, she thinks it’s her lucky day, until two tiny voices begin to whisper in her mind. One tells her to keep it. The other gently urges her to do the right thing. What will she choose? With help from her father and a story about a rope holding up a grand chandelier, Moriah discovers that even small choices can make a big difference.
Tonight’s story is about Tisha B’Av, the saddest day in the Jewish calendar; a day when we remember the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, Hashem’s holy home. But why was the Temple destroyed? It all began with a party and a mistake. Through the story of Bar Kamtza, we learn how not to treat others. But when we choose Ahavat Chinam - kindness, forgiveness, and love without reason; we help rebuild the Beit HaMikdash and bring peace to the world.
The sky was dry, the people were worried, and everyone needed help. The people turned to Choni HaMe’agel, a man known for his close connection to Hashem. But Choni didn’t just pray, he stood firm inside a circle and asked Hashem for rain with all his heart. Join us for a story that teaches us to keep praying, keep hoping, and know that Hashem is always listening.
During the Three Weeks, we remember a very sad time; the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, Hashem’s special home. But did you know? Every mitzvah we do helps rebuild it. Tonight, Yonah discovers just how powerful his kind choices can be; one glowing brick at a time.
Yosef wasn’t a rich man, but he had something even more precious; his deep love for Shabbos. Every week, he used whatever money he had to buy something special, trusting that Hashem would always take care of him. And one week… He did, in the most surprising way!
The rabbi was late. Really late. He had an important meeting and was rushing to catch a train… until a cheerful old man showed up at his door with way too many stories and way too many baby names! But just when it seemed like everything was going wrong, Hashem’s plan was going exactly right. Is it really just a delay… or is it a miracle in disguise?
Tonight’s story is all about one of the most beloved heroes in Jewish history - Dovid HaMelech! From fighting the mighty Goliot with just a slingshot to hiding in a cave and being saved by a tiny spider, Dovid shows us that bravery doesn’t come from being big or loud; it comes from trusting Hashem.
What happens when everyone believes a rumor… even if it isn’t true? This week’s story from Parshat Shelach tells of twelve men sent to explore Eretz Yisrael; but only two, Yehoshua and Kalev, stood up for the truth and chose to trust in Hashem. It’s a story about being brave, thinking for yourself, and remembering that Hashem is always with you.
Sometimes, life doesn’t go the way we want. But in tonight’s story, two very wise rabbis remind us that Hashem is always watching over us. Come hear the amazing adventures of Rabbi Akiva and Nachum Ish Gamzu, and discover how a big “oops” can turn into the biggest blessing of all.
In the desert, the Jewish people didn’t have a map—they had Hashem. This week’s parsha, Beha’alotcha, teaches us how Hashem’s cloud led the way, how maan fell each day, and how even today, Hashem is still guiding each of us. With two warm stories about trust and miracles, this episode will remind you that Hashem is always with you, every step of the way.
In "The Unhappy King" we meet a king who has everything, castles, toys, parties, but still feels empty inside. When nothing seems to cheer him up, a wise old man arrives with a powerful message: true happiness comes not from what we get, but from what we give. Join us as the king discovers the joy of kindness, the power of helping others, and how even the smallest good deed can light up a heart.
