Stories

Popular author Zalman Ruderman utilizes his renowned talent to tell stories that will engage both child and adult alike. These pages contain stirring tales of great individuals and ordinary people who displayed unparalleled heroism, extraordinary kindness and tremendous love for Hashem - Reb Pinchas..

Four years, against immeasurable odds, he'd worked for this moment. Now he had to choose between his future- and his Torah life Could anyone save this crumbling marriage? The Rebbe had a way... Their grandfathers had hated each other. Now she needed their family's chesed. Could old grudg..

True stories of hidden Tzaddikim, famous leaders and simple Jews. A masterful adaptation of historical writings. Timeless tales to educate and fascinate today's young readers...

Three hundred years ago the Jewish community of Eastern Europe was slowly braking apart, threatening it's very foundation. Read about a secret society that set out to repair the rift. Timeless tales to educate and fascinate today's young readers. Once Upon a Journey are true stories of hidden ..

The Baal Shem Tov, The Chiddushei Harim, The Yismach Yisroel of Alexander, The Bnei Yisasschar, Rebbe Yitzchok of Vorki, Rav Pinchas of Koritz, Reb Aharon of Titayov...

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Reb Shmuel personified the service of G-d with joy and was known for his humorous outlook and antics, but was also the personification of a true chassid...

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For nearly a decade, it was the court case at the forefront of every Jew's mind. It was what kept Klal Yisrael's insides churning, and our heartfelt tefillos going strong. It's the story of Sholom Rubashkin, and it has never been told so intimately and on such a personal level--until now. The s..

Dear Rebbe explores in depth the correspondence between the Rebbe and sculptor Jacques Lipchitz, singer Jan Peerce, writer Chaim Grade and Holocaust survivor David Chase. These four people's lives are examined through their Jewish prism and how they reacted to the Rebbe's calling for living their li..

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"How very proper it is for everyone to learn the meaning of the words for the entire Shemoneh Esrei!"Mishnah Berurah 101:2Three times a day, we stand in silent devotion and talk directly to Hashem. There is so much we want to tell Him. But do we really know what we are saying? Rabbi Avrohom Zelig Kr..

Over 1,000 stories in 3 volumes. A wonderful collection of stories on mitzvos for rabbeim and teachers to tell over to their students...

This book is geared especially for young children and the topics are written in clear and comprehensible language. The pages are filled with colorful and exciting illustrations, taking into account the custom to refrain from drawing the characters of the Holy Torah. It is our fervent hope that this ..

This book is a translation of the popular Hebrew book `Ma Shesiper Li HaRebbe`. It contains a collection spell-binding stories that the Rebbe himself related, which have been adapted for children, along with thought provoking lessons in serving Hashem. "All the stories which were told to us, contain..

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Thirty-five years ago, Avner Gold's The Promised Child burst onto the Jewish literary scene and became an instant classic, a beloved favorite of young readers and adults alike. It was translated into Hebrew, Spanish, French and Russian, and it established itself as a standard on the prefer..

And now, appearing at center stage, meet and greet... An angry doctor, a pair of fake tefillin, and a soul seeking forgiveness.... a young non-Jewish couple, a rabbi on an airplane, and a shidduch in the making.... an aspiring singer whose silence brought untold blessings.And dozens more men and wom..

An Israeli child is born in a Ukrainian bomb shelter -- and United Hatzalah brings her home under fire ...A United Hatzalah volunteer scales a 12-foot-wall – and is the first to respond to the tragedy of Meron ...Eli Beer, founder of United Hatzalah, slips and breaks his leg racing to an emergency -..

Real Lives. Real Challenges. Real Inspiration.• Even her youngest sister was married before her. So what did she gain as an “older single”?• He was haunted by the demons and dysfunction of his upbringing. How did he escape the sadness?• Everyone called their profoundly deaf daughter a “miracle child..

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After enthralling readers of all ages with its first collection of captivating stories, Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids is back again, with more than 60 inspiring tales of tzadikim and stunning full-color illustrations that will have children (and their parents) mesmerized. Readers will thrill over..

The Power of Perseverance: The Story of Rabbi Yehuda Simes Nobody asked me. Nobody! I had not been in a massive auditorium listening to an authoritative voice challenging the crowd: "We are looking for volunteers. Who here would like to be the wife of a quadriplegic?" I did not hop up and down, maki..

Click here to see sample pagesThe incredible story of the Jewish people’s slavery and redemption from Egypt is so much more than just our history. It is a step-by-step guide to understanding ourselves, breaking free of our inner barriers, and reaching our fullest potential.Weaving together classic&n..

Shell Shock in the Killing FieldsFrom his vantage point in a U.S. military helicopter, pilot Gedalia Becker saw up-close the destruction and devastation of the Vietnam War.Tens of thousands of American soldiers were essentially sent to their deaths. And there, in the marshes, mountains, and shacks, ..

Two towns diverge...see the stories emerge. A former shoplifter is desperate to fix his past. The mitzvah of kibbud av saves a man’s life. An erev Shabbos kabbalah prevents a major disaster.Popular author Zev Roth has done it again! In this captivating collection of extraordinary true stories, a ros..

Who Is Wise?In Boro Park of the 1960s, Golda Raizel Shainbaum busies herself with her work, her husband, and caring for children — of others, not her own. Her quiet life gets turned upside down with a shocking delivery on her doorstep. Golda Raizel must make a series of high-stake decisions that wil..

Let three thousand years of Jewish history melt away and go back in time. Here, you are in the wilderness, with nothing but a cloud and a pillar of fire to guide you. You witness the miracles, you hear the clamor of dissent. This masterful volume weaves together Talmudic and Midrashic sources to cre..

Contains sensitive material. Mature audienced recommended. Whatever It Takes is a collection of true stories of courage and hope, as told by Rabbi Shea Hecht, a communal leader for forty years in the Crown Heights community of Brooklyn, New York. Rabbi Shea grew up under the tutelage of his emi..

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The History of Yud-Tes Kislev. Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the founder of Chabad- Lubavitch Chasidism, was arrested, persecuted, and imprisoned in the year 1798 for his selfless efforts to strengthen the Jewish people and to disseminate Chasidic teachings. Rabbi Schneur Zalman's arrest imperiled ..

Peek Inside!Join the excitement!Hang the streamers and get ready to throw confetti! This is no typical party. It’s a joyous celebration of ordinary kids who did the extraordinary. Like Yehuda, who discovered his inner strength in outer space. Or OMG and KGB, who formed a support group for girls with..

For years, All For The Boss has remained a beloved classic for teenagers and adults. Now, young readers can enjoy this special edition of the biography of R' Yaakov Yosef Herman zt"l, Torah pioneer in America. Each chapter relates a story, and with large, clear type and detailed illustrati..

In Tanach, sacred Hebrew Scripture, Elijah the Prophet is a vivid dramatic figure who defies kings and false prophets for G-d, and at last goes up alive to heaven in a chariot of fire. In a long unbroken tradition that begins in the Talmud and continues in our time, Elijah returns to earth whenever,..

Peek Inside.In the early 1700s in the beautiful port city of Livorno, Italy, lived an adventurous twelve-year-old boy named Hillel.Hillel enjoyed a peaceful life with his family and friends in his secure Jewish community. He had everything a boy of that time could want, except for one thing.Whe..

With the success of the first two volumes of Amazing Miracle Stories for Kids 1 and 2, made these books’ huge demand clear. With thousands of copies sold in just 2 years, this Series is quickly becoming one of most popular in the Jewish youth market.It’s clear that readers of all ages, were enthrall..

More stories to fill a child's dreams...What better way to head off to sleepthan with inspiring stories about Gedolei Yisrael?In this second installment of the brand new"A Lesson a Night" series, you will see much more of the exciting stories that people are coming to love.Important lessons from our..

An inspiring anthology that strengthens emunah and bitachon"Nachman." Someone tears through the fog of my dream, trying to break its spell. "It's Shabbos morning," the voice says. The dream moves further away, and the voice becomes clearer, closer. "And Simchas Torah. There's davening..

Great for bedtime and the Shabbos table! Stories of the Lubavitcher Rebbe with beautiful illustrations. This book will introduce the young reader to the concept of true Ahavas Yisroel and the Rebbe's concern for the welfare of every Jew...

True Stories from Tzefas’s Golden AgeTake an awe-inspiring step back in time…The life of the Arizal, Rav Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi, is cloaked in awe and mystery. His impact on the sixteenth century Tzefas mystics left a profound impact that spread throughout the world. These magnificent stories, cul..

What happens when you take a Chassidic rabbi and make him director of psychiatry at a Catholic hospital, treating nuns who have problems adjusting to the Vatican II reforms?You get a unique and utterly fascinating read!The Rabbi and the Nuns: The Inside Story of a Rabbi’s Therapeutic Work with the S..

“When I was a kid, I wanted to be the center of attention. I’m still that way.”In Growing Up, renowned author, talmid chacham, and psychiatrist Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski presents an insightful perspective on how many of us, at the core, are still young children at heart. Through inspiring stories..

In the 1990s, Mrs. Nava Ben Moshe discovered the power of hafrashas challah to touch women’s hearts and change their lives. Since then, she has organized challah bakes for thousands of women.Mrs. Ben Moshe has literally hundreds of stories about the power of hafrashas challah -- and no one tells tho..

Shh... Did You Hear That?A woman’s heartfelt prayer on Kol Nidrei night soars to the heavens, in an earnest attempt to save her daughter from a devastating future. Will she succeed?At the age of eighty, a spirited Floridian woman makes a fresh start and does the unthinkable, causing a ripple effect ..

Many people among us are certain they've "made it" materialistically, yet in their hearts they sense that their wealth, prestige, travels and pleasures cannot fill the empty hole inside them. As a result, they set out on a quest to find the true significance of their lives.Along the journey, certain..

Although Jenna Maio grew up near Orthodox Jews in the Five Towns of Long Island, New York, she might as well lived worlds apart. A secular American Jew determined to save the world through environmental law, Jenna's dream comes true when she is accepted to an Ivy League law school. But on a trip to ..

What do you get when the chairwoman of a Bikur Cholim organization signs up for a chaplaincy training course and becomes a hospital chaplain?You get Rachel Stein at her best, brimming with stories, anecdotes, and inspiration culled from this not-your-ordinary line of work. Rachel will be the first t..

Peek Inside!A Valiant Widow - struggles to repair a torn scandal…. And a torn heart.An Older Woman - balances on the delicate precipice between lucidity and buried memories…what will give her the strength to hold on?A Young Man - finds himself out of his depth in his new family…does h..

In the winding alleys and archways of Jerusalem’s Old City, heartbeats away from the Kosel, is the legendary Heritage House Women’s Hostel. A place for tired travelers to stumble onto, lay down their packs, and get their bearings. The place for sojourners to begin inner journeys that may transform t..

Stories that speak to us. Stories that are us!Captive Audience is a collection of fictional stories. Which means that the stories are not true. Except that they are. Kind of.Dov Haller knows people. He knows how they feel, how they think. And if his characters and their situations – entertainin..

Peek Inside!“There is a secret panel beneath the carpet in my bedroom. Under a hidden floorboard, there is money and a cache of diamonds, for emergencies like this. If you see that I am delayed returning, you will take Mamme and the rest of the family, along with the hidden valuables, and cross the ..

Real people, real problems.A newlywed’s bizarre stringencies are worrying his kallah.A bachur must pursue treatment, but his father disagrees.A mother wants to hide her daughter’s mental illness and find her a shidduch.A young man’s nightmares are taking over his life.An angry ER doctor is a te..

Her shidduch was progressing marvelously...until everything ground to a halt.Their teenage son was stuck without a yeshivah, and they were left groping in the dark.Their baby suddenly stopped thriving-and no one knew why.No one has the perfect life; we all have our roadblocks. Yet if we vi..

It's a total disaster! My eyeliner isn't coming off!”“In our very tight-knit Moroccan community all everyone was talking about was how dangerous it was. How would women be able to use the mikvah?”“I counted three times. No way could this coincide with mikvah night.”Here are modern-day Mikvah stories..

My first words as a mother were, "Don’t drop him.” It was as if I knew, even before I held my first child, that I wouldn’t be able to hold onto my children.We were the family who lost half our children; over a ten-year period, four of our eight children died, as infants, from a rare mitochondrial di..

Struggle. Growth. Terror. Compassion.Suffering. Tears. Faith.It was a long, long year....For days, the headlines screamed about the unprecedented attack. Terror, unfortunately, had become all too common, but to invade a peaceful synagogue, to brutally use guns to shoot men clad in tallis and tefilin..

A moving account of survival and faith from Israel Meir Lau, a Holocaust survivor and former Chief Rabbi of Israel, with forewords by former President of Israel Shimon Peres and the bestselling author of Night, Elie Wiesel—both Nobel Peace Prize laureates. One of the youngest survivors of ..

Click Here to See Inside! Could it be JUST a coincidence?Daniel had no money for son’s chasunah… then came a phone call after 30 years.A bus without brakes heading towards a gaping chasm… is stopped by a man who wasn’t supposed to be there.After Ephraim finally forgave… they had..

Dr. Vladimir Zelenko OBM Was a well-known name within many Orthodox Jewish circles.A beloved family doctor and member of Hatzolah, he is a Lubavitcher chassid who works primarily in the Satmar community of Monroe.How did an irreligious Russian-American young man become frum and c..

With tens of thousands of her books in print, and hundreds of stories that have engaged, inspired and enlightened (not to mention entertained!) readers, C.B. Weinfeld brings us even more! In this collection, you’ll find more than 50 stories that are honest, authentic and absolutely riveting. Her cha..

The Shabbos Table. A place of warmth and delight, where the family gathers each week to be united and uplifted. A story has the power to touch hearts, and bring treasured values to life. A "Shabbos table story" inspires listeners to become better Yidden, noble and virtuous, and to remain inspired an..

Over 75 unforgettable tales from “Storytime with Uncle Yossi”Celebrating the life and work of Rabbi Yosef Goldstein (“Uncle Yossi”), this heirloom designed 440-page story book contains over 75 carefully selected tales as transcribed from the unforgettable recordings of “Story-Time With Uncle Yossi.”..