Charney fell out of favor with the Emperor. He was thrown into a dark dungeon with no access to visitors. Lonely and depressed, he scratched the words "Nobody cares" into the stone wall of his cell. One day, he noticed a tiny green shoot … [Read more...]
Parable: Friend of Mine
The king ordered a man to be hanged. The man asked the king, "I would like to say goodbye to my family before I die." "Why would I let you go? You will never return to accept your fate," the King replied. “I have a good friend who will stand … [Read more...]
Parable: Standing and Waiting
There once was a great sage, brilliant, respected, and beloved by all the people in the country. They would come from near and far to get his good counsel and receive his blessings. When they arrived in the village where the sage held court, the … [Read more...]
Parable: What Makes Our God Happy
It was a time in history when a cruel military General came to power, and he had no tolerance for religion among the people he conquered. One day, a Lieutenant of the General's soldiers and his regiment came to a God-fearing village. They … [Read more...]
True Story: Mother to Many
Who is Dr. Naama Halevi Davidov? She's a woman from Israel, wife, mother, and successful businesswoman. When the October 7th tragedy occurred in Israel, her son was serving in the Israeli Defense Forces. The next day, she received a phone call … [Read more...]
Parable: Racing to God’s Finish
Visualize a race. Several runners are making their way around the track. People in the bleachers are cheering. You are in the race, too, but you are running last. You are trailing behind the others. You are giving it all you have, so much that … [Read more...]
Story: From the Back Seat
He is a young American Rabbi with a big smile and an open heart. He's the type of Rabbi who really looks like a Rabbi. Easily identifiable to most of us. This man is a Chasidic Rabbi, some say ultra-orthodox. He has a long beard and wears … [Read more...]
Parable: 23rd Psalm: Condensed
A Sunday school teacher asked her class of children if anyone could quote the entire 23rd Psalm. A golden-haired, four-and-a-half-year-old girl raised her hand. The teacher, a bit skeptical, asked her if she could really quote the whole … [Read more...]
Story: Live it Up!
One day, I had lunch with some friends, and Jim, a short, balding man in his late 90s, joined us. As we looked at the menu, everyone ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups—except Jim. He said, "Ice cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate." I wasn’t … [Read more...]
Parable: Walls of Fear
A disciple was overcome with despair and came to his teacher, Baal Shem Tov, the great sage. "No matter how hard I try," he said, "I feel distant from God. My prayers feel hollow. The good deeds I do—they don't uplift me. I feel like I'm trapped … [Read more...]
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