Popular Shows by Barak Hullman ברק הולמן
346 episodes
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Name
Release Date
Duration
101
The Wheel
The Wheel
Dec 23, 2020
19:55
A wealthy Chassid loses everything and gives his last pennies to his rebbe. This is the story his rebbe told him. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-wheel. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman.
102
Who's Telling The Truth?
Who's Telling The Truth?
Dec 30, 2020
10:21
A perfume merchant and oil merchant in Prague both claim that money is theirs. The king needs to figure out who's telling the truth. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/whos-telling-the-truth. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman.
103
Why Would The Alter Rebbe Send You To Me?
Why Would The Alter Rebbe Send You To Me?
Jan 6, 2021
10:02
A simple chassid comes to the Alter Rebbe of Chabad to get a blessing and advice on how to get a permit to print Jewish holy books. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/why-would-the-alter-rebbe-send-you-to-me. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. See all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
104
How The Baal Shem Tov Captured My Soul
How The Baal Shem Tov Captured My Soul
Jan 13, 2021
11:13
Reb Meir's chevruta Reb David one day disappears. Rumors are that he became a chassid of the Baal Shem Tov. Years later the two meet and Reb Meir asks Reb David what happened. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/how-the-baal-shem-tov-captured-my-soul. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. See all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
105
Don't Reveal To Anyone Who I Am
Don't Reveal To Anyone Who I Am
Jan 20, 2021
10:49
The Seer of Lublin loses his holy vision at a crossroads and let's Hashem take him and the Chassidim where they need to go. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/why-would-the-alter-rebbe-send-you-to-me. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. See all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
106
A Thousand Gold Coins
A Thousand Gold Coins
Jan 27, 2021
9:32
The Apter Rav's son is getting married but even though the wedding date is getting closer, he's not making any preparations for the wedding. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-thousand-gold-coins. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. See all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
107
The Onion Peddler's Daughter
The Onion Peddler's Daughter
Feb 3, 2021
12:19
Gedalia is a Torah prodigy. He grows up in the house of the Baal Shem Tov. When the Rebbe suggests the daughter of a poor, illiterate onion peddler as a shidduch for Gedila, everyone is confused as to why. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-onion-peddlers-daughter. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
108
The Depressed Tailor's Brachos
The Depressed Tailor's Brachos
Feb 10, 2021
12:56
Two tailors end up in a situation where they can help a fellow Jew. One gives his life savings and his life takes a new direction. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-depressed-tailors-brachos. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
109
How Will You Answer The Heavenly Court For Your Actions?
How Will You Answer The Heavenly Court For Your Actions?
Feb 17, 2021
10:18
Two short stories this week. One about a poor melamed who comes to the Sanzer Rebbe for help to marry off his daughter and the other about the power of halachic rulings. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/how-will-you-answer-the-heavenly-court-for-your-actions. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
110
When Wine Enters, The Secrets Come Out
When Wine Enters, The Secrets Come Out
Feb 24, 2021
10:59
Baruch Mordechai gets a special blessing at his bris on Purim by the Chassam Sofer. The secret is only revealed 70 years later in the holy city of Jerusalem. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/when-wine-enters-the-secrets-come-out. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
111
Please Rebbe, Tell Me Who Went Bankrupt
Please Rebbe, Tell Me Who Went Bankrupt
Mar 3, 2021
11:05
The Sanzer Rebbe comes to a wealthy Jew to collect tzedakah for another wealthy Jew who went bankrupt. The wealthy Jew wants to know who he's giving the tzedakah to. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/please-rebbe-tell-me-who-went-bankrupt. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
112
A Pound Of Candles
A Pound Of Candles
Mar 10, 2021
10:20
When a wagon driver unintentionally breaks shabbos, he can't understand why his teshuva is not being accepted until he visits the Baal Shem Tov. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-pound-of-candles. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
113
Shimon The Butcher's Secret Tzadik
Shimon The Butcher's Secret Tzadik
Mar 17, 2021
10:24
When Reb Meir of Premishlan was a boy he collected tzedakah and to save time made a deal with Shimon the Butcher. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/shimon-the-butchers-secret-tzadik. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
114
Why Do Your Blessings Come True?
Why Do Your Blessings Come True?
Mar 23, 2021
10:30
The Apter Rav travels from Mezibuz to Russia to find out why the blessings of a simple innkeeper come true. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/why-do-your-blessings-come-true. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
115
The Seder In The Communist Party Hall
The Seder In The Communist Party Hall
Mar 30, 2021
11:49
A young Chabad Chassid puts together a Seder in the Russia five years after the fall of the Soviet Union. Everything is going smoothly until he mentions the coming of the Moshiach. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-seder-in-the-communist-party-hall. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
116
A Blessing With A Condition
A Blessing With A Condition
Apr 7, 2021
10:41
Shlomo has wealth but no children. He comes to the Baal Shem Tov asking for a blessing, but it comes with a condition. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-blessing-with-a-condition. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
117
Challah That's Sweeter Than Wine
Challah That's Sweeter Than Wine
Apr 14, 2021
11:30
Two stories this week. Reb Yudel in the Old City of Jerusalem tries to help a fellow Jew who can't afford a lifesaving surgery and a story about a Chassid of the Alter Rebbe who experiences a miracle three times in a row. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/challah-thats-sweeter-than-wine. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
118
How Reb Meir Refaels Became A Chassid Part 1
How Reb Meir Refaels Became A Chassid Part 1
Apr 21, 2021
13:00
Story one out of two about how the leader of the Jewish community of Vilna--home of the greatest opposers of the Chassidim--Reb Meir Refaels became a devoted Chassid of Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/how-reb-meir-refaels-became-a-chassid-part-1. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
119
How Reb Meir Refaels Became A Chassid Part 2
How Reb Meir Refaels Became A Chassid Part 2
Apr 28, 2021
14:02
The second story of how the leader of the Jewish community of Vilna--home of the greatest opposers of the Chassidim--Reb Meir Refaels was completely convinced to become a devoted Chassid of Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the Baal HaTanya. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/how-reb-meir-refaels-became-a-chassid-part-2. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
120
The Power Of A Story Of A Tzadik
The Power Of A Story Of A Tzadik
May 5, 2021
11:49
Chaim ends up in the hospital after a car accident and a stranger shows him the power of a story of the great tzadik Reb Shayale of Kerestir and a short story from Reb Dovid'l of Tolna. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-power-of-a-story-of-a-tzadik. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
121
How Shabbos Saved Rabbi Gurevitz
How Shabbos Saved Rabbi Gurevitz
May 12, 2021
11:03
A chassid of the Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, ends up in Siberia with a seven year sentence. Even though he was asked to work on shabbos he refused. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/how-shabbos-saved-rabbi-gurevitz. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
122
Reb Shayala's Fake Rebbe and The Amshinover and the Cossack
Reb Shayala's Fake Rebbe and The Amshinover and the Cossack
May 19, 2021
13:28
Two stories this week, the first about Reb Shalaya of Kerestir's Fake Rebbe and the second of the Amshinover chassid who runs into a Cossack in the forest erev shabbos. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/reb-shayalas-fake-rebbe-and-the-amshinover-and-the-cossack. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
123
The Rebbe Says That You Should Travel To Warsaw
The Rebbe Says That You Should Travel To Warsaw
May 26, 2021
11:29
A woman whose husband has disappeared comes to the Lubavitcher Rebbe Rashab hoping against all odds that he can help her. He tells her to go to Warsaw and then our story unfolds. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-rebbe-says-that-you-should-travel-to-warsaw. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
124
Zeev The Miser's Rusty Old Penny
Zeev The Miser's Rusty Old Penny
Jun 2, 2021
12:20
An orphan is taken captive by the chief of police the day of the wedding and three great rebbes (The Alter Rebbe, Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev and Reb Mendele Vitebsker) have no choice but to go to Zeev the Miser for help. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/zeev-the-misers-rusty-old-penny. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
125
Suing Hashem For A Fortune
Suing Hashem For A Fortune
Jun 9, 2021
15:55
Yehudah, a Chassid of the Seer of Lublin, loses his fortune and sues Hashem for it back. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/suing-hashem-for-a-fortune. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
126
A Chassid's Mysterious Shabbos With The Baal Shem Tov
A Chassid's Mysterious Shabbos With The Baal Shem Tov
Jun 16, 2021
14:08
A chassid of the Baal Shem Tov is invited to spend shabbos with the Rebbe in Germany but along the way they encounter many mysterious events that only become clear after many years. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-chassids-mysterious-shabbos-with-the-baal-shem-tov. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
127
Nobody May Sit In That Chair
Nobody May Sit In That Chair
Jun 23, 2021
12:15
A rabbi in the Bronx tells how the Rebbe Rayatz and the last Lubavitcher Rebbe advised him on how to deal with major problems in his shul. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/nobody-may-sit-in-that-chair To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
128
Empty Pots For Shabbos
Empty Pots For Shabbos
Jun 30, 2021
12:10
Insight as to how the Riminover Rebbe understood a simple passage from Rashi by telling us a story from before he was the rebbe and another short story about the Zidochover Maggid and chickens for shabbos. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/empty-pots-for-shabbos. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
129
Honest Meir And The Honeycomb
Honest Meir And The Honeycomb
Jul 7, 2021
11:22
Meir decides to work three days a week instead of six and use the extra to time to learn Torah. His wife pressures him to work more but he maintains his faith in Hashem to provide for them. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/honest-meir-and-the-honeycomb. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
130
The Generals
The Generals
Jul 14, 2021
11:35
The amazing story of how the Belzer Rebbe, Rabbi Aharon Rokeach and his brother, Mordechai, the Rabbi of Bielgory escaped the Bochnia ghetto to survive the Holocaust. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-generals. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
131
Hashem Will Help On The Way Back Home
Hashem Will Help On The Way Back Home
Jul 21, 2021
10:18
An agunah (a woman who can't get a divorce) comes to Reb Yitzchak of Neshchiz for a bracha. He promises that Hashem will help on the way back home and she waits to see how the bracha will come true. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/hashem-will-help-on-the-way-back-home. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
132
You Need A Neshama
You Need A Neshama
Jul 28, 2021
17:41
Two stories this week. The first is about Rabbi JJ Hecht and an Israeli who ends up in a church in New York and the second about what is a Chassid with the Rebbe Reb Mordechai of Lechovitch. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/you-need-a-neshama. To become a part of this project please go to www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. To hear the episode of Jewish People & Ideas with Dov Lipman go to https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas/dov-lipman or https://jewishpeopleideas.com.
133
Reb Dovid Of Lelov Delivers A Message
Reb Dovid Of Lelov Delivers A Message
Aug 4, 2021
10:08
Two stories this week. The first is about Reb Dovid of Lelov before he became know as a great tzadik delivering a special message and the second about the great Sanzer Rebbe and his son Reb Baruch at the 3rd meal on the holy shabbos. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/reb-dovid-of-lelov-delivers-a-message. To become a part of this project please go to www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
134
Why Are You Sharpening That Knife?
Why Are You Sharpening That Knife?
Aug 11, 2021
16:04
Two stories this week. The first is about a maggid (traveling preacher) who comes to the town of Reb Shmuel Munkis to help the local Jews do teshuva during the month of Elul and the second about the power of renewal with a story about Reb Shlomo Carlebach. These two were stories I heard from my late teacher, rabbi and mentor, Reb Sholom Brodt whose yahrzeit is on Yud (10th) Elul. I wrote a book about my experiences with Reb Sholom called A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations. You can see it here https://amzn.to/30JS7CT. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/why-are-you-sharpening-that-knife. To become a part of this project please go to www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
135
The Alter Rebbe's Streimel & The Professor's Hot Dog
The Alter Rebbe's Streimel & The Professor's Hot Dog
Aug 18, 2021
13:54
Two stories this week. The first is about what happened when someone unintentionally wore the Alter Rebbe's streimel and the second about Professor Velvel Greene making a promise that was too hard to keep. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-alter-rebbes-streimel. To become a part of this project please go to www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
136
The Solider, The Zayde And The Doomed Chicken
The Solider, The Zayde And The Doomed Chicken
Aug 25, 2021
14:17
Two stories this week. The first is a story told by Reb Shlomo Carelbach about a former religious officer in the IDF who wants nothing to do with being Jewish and the second about the soul of a chicken that comes to the holy Baal Shem Tov asking for help. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-solider-the-zayde-and-the-doomed-chicken. To become a part of this project please go to www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
137
The Rebbe Says It's Time For You To Change
The Rebbe Says It's Time For You To Change
Sep 1, 2021
14:33
A chassid of the Tzemach Tzedek (the 3rd Lubavitcher Rebbe) is sent on a secret mission to send a message to a cruel Poritz that is causing suffering to the Jews and non-Jews alike. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-rebbe-says-its-time-for-you-to-change. Other stories for this time of year: https://hasidicstory.com/category/selichot-story/ To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
138
The Unholy Spirits' Full Stomachs
The Unholy Spirits' Full Stomachs
Sep 9, 2021
10:25
The Baal Shem Tov saves a family from debtors prison and asks the husband of the family to tell them what happened while they were there. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-unholy-spirits-full-stomachs. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
139
The Rabbi Who Couldn't Sleep At Night
The Rabbi Who Couldn't Sleep At Night
Sep 14, 2021
9:51
A rabbi in Argentina tries to help a woman change her mind regarding marrying a non-Jew with the help of another rabbi who can't sleep at night. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-rabbi-who-couldnt-sleep-at-night. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
140
What Shall We Eat In The Seventh Year?
What Shall We Eat In The Seventh Year?
Sep 30, 2021
11:28
In 1950 a group of religious men keep the mitzvah of Shmita when most of the country is not. Having no choice they plant what they can and wait to see what Hashem has in store for them. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/what-shall-we-eat-in-the-seventh-year. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
141
The Funeral Of The Drunken Tailor
The Funeral Of The Drunken Tailor
Oct 6, 2021
11:08
The local tailor who was an outcast in Koretz for not keeping shabbos or kosher is given the honor of a great tzadik at his funeral. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-funeral-of-the-drunken-tailor. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
142
What It Means to Be a Jew and Reb Feivush's Blessing
What It Means to Be a Jew and Reb Feivush's Blessing
Oct 13, 2021
13:31
Two stories this week, the first about a group of Transylvanian non-Jews that after 600 years of keeping shabbos and kosher finally convert to Judaism and about a couple that gets a special blessing from the Tosher Rebbe, Reb Feivush, for children. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/what-it-means-to-be-a-jew-and-reb-feivushs-blessing. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
143
Closed For Shabbos And The Riminover's Kapote
Closed For Shabbos And The Riminover's Kapote
Oct 20, 2021
14:03
Two stories this week, the first about Reb Hillel of Paritsh helping Jewish tavernkeepers keep their taverns closed on shabbos and the second about the sweetest rebbe, Reb Hershele of Riminov and his new kapote. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/closed-for-shabbos-and-the-riminovers-kapote. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
144
The Holy Rebbetzin Kaminker
The Holy Rebbetzin Kaminker
Oct 27, 2021
12:13
The Rebbe Reb Tzvi Kaminker's Rebbetzin had the ability to remove the pains of childbirth and ensure a healthy baby and mother just by being present at the birth. When she does a favor for the Pasha of Jerusalem he offers her money for saving his daughter's life, but she asks for something worth much more. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-holy-rebbetzin-kaminker. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
145
The Rebbe's Promise
The Rebbe's Promise
Nov 3, 2021
11:38
Two stories this week. The first is about a Chabad shaliach in Berkeley trying to help a young woman reconnect with her Jewish roots and the second about the level of a great tzaddik, Reb Nachum of Chernobyl. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-rebbes-promise. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
146
A Share In The World To Come
A Share In The World To Come
Nov 10, 2021
12:07
Naftali, a poor chassid of Reb Meir of Premishlan, comes to his rebbe for advice on how to pay for his daughter's wedding. Reb Meir gives him a single ruble and tells him to take the first business deal that comes his way and Hashem will take care of the rest. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-share-in-the-world-to-come. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
147
A Blessing In Disguise
A Blessing In Disguise
Nov 17, 2021
12:35
A wealthy Jew from Warsaw picks up a poor Chassid on his way to visit the great Rebbe Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk. Afterwards his life is turned upside down and only 10 years later does his learn why. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-blessing-in-disguise. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
148
When The Alter Rebbe Chopped Wood On Yom Kippur
When The Alter Rebbe Chopped Wood On Yom Kippur
Nov 24, 2021
15:30
Two stories this week about the Alter Rebbe in honor of Yud Tes Kislev. The first is about a Chassid who the Alter Rebbe sends to deliver a large amount of cash and the second about what new idea Chassidus brought to the world, as told by the last Lubavitcher Rebbe. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/when-the-alter-rebbe-chopped-wood-on-yom-kippur. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
149
Reb Baruch's Bid
Reb Baruch's Bid
Dec 1, 2021
10:24
A community of Sadigora chassidim take coins given to them by their rebbe and make them into a special menorah to be lit every Chanukah. The lighting is auctioned off to the highest bidder and Reb Baruch, a poor tinsmith, makes a special bid. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/reb-baruchs-bid. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
150
The Secret Train To The Rebbe
The Secret Train To The Rebbe
Dec 9, 2021
14:40
Two stories of Lubavitcher Rebbes this week. The first is with Rabbi Teitz who is tasked with a special mission from the last Lubavitcher Rebbe on his 22nd trip to the Soviet Union and the second of Rabbi Neminov's secret train to the Rebbe Rayatz. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-secret-train-to-the-rebbe. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
151
The Knock At The Door & Faith In The Baal Shem Tov
The Knock At The Door & Faith In The Baal Shem Tov
Dec 15, 2021
12:49
Two stories this week. The first is the story of a beggar and wealthy Jew and his wife and the second about a woman who comes motzei shabbos asking the Baal Shem Tov for money to buy milk for her children. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-knock-at-the-door-faith-in-the-baal-shem-tov. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
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Repaying A Favor
Repaying A Favor
Dec 22, 2021
15:02
A poor Jew tries his luck at managing an inn and is visited by the Baal Shem Tov who gives him some strange advice. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/repaying-a-favor. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com.
153
The Mysterious Shepherd Boy
The Mysterious Shepherd Boy
Dec 29, 2021
12:07
Two stories this week, the first of a mysterious shepherd boy who works for a Jewish villager and the second about the last moments of Reb Tzvi Elimelech of Dinov on this earth. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-mysterious-shepherd-boy. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
154
Truth Or Common Sense
Truth Or Common Sense
Jan 5, 2022
14:39
Two stories this week, the first with a test Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev was given when he first became the rabbi and the second of Reb Shmelkie of Nickelsburg and Reb Moshe Leib Sassover trying to cancel a harsh decree against the Jews of Nickelsburg. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/truh-or-common-sense. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
155
There's A Jew In Brooklyn Thinking Of You
There's A Jew In Brooklyn Thinking Of You
Jan 12, 2022
15:45
Two stories this week for Yud Shevat, the first about a mysterious mission given by the Rebbe Rayatz to three Chabad rabbis in Paris in 1947 and the second about another mysterious mission given by the last Lubavitcher Rebbe to Rabbi Yosef Weinberg who was given a box of matza to delivery to a Jew in a town he had never heard of and had no plans on going to. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/theres-a-jew-in-brooklyn-thinking-of-you. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
156
The Two Angels
The Two Angels
Jan 19, 2022
16:24
Two stories this week, the first about Reb Avraham the Malach, the son of the Maggid of Mezritch and an odd shidduch his father makes for him and the second a story I didn't plan on telling about two holy sisters in Jerusalem. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-two-angels. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
157
Joy Is The Key To Receiving All Of The Blessings
Joy Is The Key To Receiving All Of The Blessings
Jan 26, 2022
23:50
Two stories this week, the first about a chassid of the Alter Rebbe and how his wife shows him how to serve Hashem with joy and the second about my chevruta and the power of the mikvah. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/joy-is-the-key-to-receiving-all-of-the-blessings. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear the interview with Ruth Wisse: https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas/ruth-wisse or https://jewishpeopleideas.com. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
158
The Baal Shem Tov Helps A Misnaged See The Light
The Baal Shem Tov Helps A Misnaged See The Light
Feb 2, 2022
13:01
Rav Nosson is a staunch opponent of the Baal Shem Tov. When the Baal Shem Tov comes to town, he realizes this is his chance to set the Baal Shem Tov right and help him do teshuvah. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-baal-shem-tov-helps-a-misnaged-see-the-light. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
159
Are You Sure He's Not A Rebbe?
Are You Sure He's Not A Rebbe?
Feb 9, 2022
14:16
Two stories this week. The first is a beautiful story about the Redomsker Rebbe wanting to be made a rebbe by the Holy Kuzimer Rebbe. The second a wild story that Reb Nachum of Chernobyl tells the Baal Shem Tov about why he davens mincha so intensely. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/are-you-sure-hes-not-a-rebbe. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
160
The Chassidic Doctor Of Petersburg
The Chassidic Doctor Of Petersburg
Feb 16, 2022
15:18
The story of a young genius who loses his way and his story about how he became a chassid of the Rebbe Maharash. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-chassidic-doctor-of-petersburg. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
161
The Water Carrier Rabbi
The Water Carrier Rabbi
Feb 23, 2022
10:48
Two stories, the first about the great Kabbalist Rabbi the Megale Amukos who appoints a simple water carrier as his successor and the second about the Baal Shem Tov's wife trying to stop the Chassidim from drinking. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-water-carrier-rabbi. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
162
I Had No Choice But To Help Them
I Had No Choice But To Help Them
Mar 2, 2022
14:12
A story about the non-Chassidic Moskovitz family of Hungary needing a blessing from a rebbe to save them from losing their livlihood. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/i-had-no-choice-but-to-help-them. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
163
The Rabbi Of Frankfurt's Three Questions & The Power of Prayer
The Rabbi Of Frankfurt's Three Questions & The Power of Prayer
Mar 9, 2022
13:32
Two stories this week, the first about the great rabbi of Frankfurt helping the search committee find his successor and the second about the Power of Prayer. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-rabbi-of-frankfurts-three-questions. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
164
Proof That Hashem Is Running The World
Proof That Hashem Is Running The World
Mar 16, 2022
15:13
Two stories this week about wiping out Amalek (Purim) both with the help of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/proof-that-hashem-is-running-the-world. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
165
We're All In This Together
We're All In This Together
Mar 23, 2022
17:31
Three stories this week, two about the holy Baal Shem Tov and a mysterious night saying Tehillim all night long, the second about how the Baal Shem Tov finally was able to serve Hashem as he always wanted and the last about the holy Rebbe Reb Zushe finding the deeper meaning in an every day conversation. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/were-all-in-this-together. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
166
The Jew Who Was Buried In A Priest's Outfit
The Jew Who Was Buried In A Priest's Outfit
Mar 30, 2022
15:39
Two stories this week, the first about a strange discovery when the Jewish community of a certain town in Poland has to move old graves and the second about the commitment of an Israeli officer to come closer to Hashem. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-jew-who-was-buried-in-a-priests-outfit. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
167
How Far Into The Story Are You Now?
How Far Into The Story Are You Now?
Apr 6, 2022
15:31
Two stories this week, the first about Reb Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk and a wonderous story that Baal Shem Tov told him and the second about an opposer of the Baal Shem Tov coming to embarrass the rebbe. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/how-far-into-the-story-are-you-now. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
168
Mama, What Will We Eat For The Seder?
Mama, What Will We Eat For The Seder?
Apr 13, 2022
10:25
Two stories this week, the first a chassid of the Baal Shem Tov is given guidance as to how to meet Eliyahu HaNavi at the Seder and the second story about Reb Mendel Futerfas having a yechidus (private meeting) with the Lubavitcher Rebbe while in the Soviet Gulag. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/mama-what-will-we-eat-for-the-seder. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
169
The Tzadik And The Prosecuting Angel (a Baal Shem Tov story)
The Tzadik And The Prosecuting Angel (a Baal Shem Tov story)
Apr 27, 2022
24:31
A longer story than usual to make up for missing last week's story, the Baal Shem Tov gathers the Chassidim for a farbrengen and tells them the story of Reb Moshe who was chosen to be the Tzadik that holds up the whole world, but before he's chosen, he's tested by the Prosecuting Angel. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-tzadik-and-the-prosecuting-angel-a-baal-shem-tov-story. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
170
The Power To Bless
The Power To Bless
May 4, 2022
15:29
Two stories this week, the first about how Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk gets 24 hours to bless a Jew and the second about the simple faith of unlearned Jews and the holy Ruzhiner Rebbe. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-power-to-bless. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Hashem Returns A Lost Object
Hashem Returns A Lost Object
May 11, 2022
15:15
Two stories this week, the first about an Israeli girl looking finding meaning on a trip to India and the other about Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev's yetzer ha'ra. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/hashem-returns-a-lost-object. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
172
Obsessed with Meeting Eliyahu HaNavi
Obsessed with Meeting Eliyahu HaNavi
May 18, 2022
16:30
Two stories this week, the first about a wealth Jew who becomes obsessed and the other about the final moments of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/obsessed-with-meeting-eliyahu-hanavi. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Conceited Rebbe
The Conceited Rebbe
May 25, 2022
15:58
Two stories this week, the father of Reb Meir of Premishlan, Reb Aharon Leib hears from one of his Chassidim that the great Rebbe, Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk, called him most conceited person ever and travels to find out why and the second story about Reb Denvers the milkman from Reb Sholom Brodt's z"l childhood. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-conceited-rebbe. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
174
Giving In Order To Receive
Giving In Order To Receive
Jun 1, 2022
16:25
Two stories this week, in 1967 a young Chabad Chassid tries putting on Tefillin on an old Jew in a hospital in Manhattan and sees Hashem's hand and the second a classic Baal Shem Tov story about a pinch of snuff. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/giving-in-order-to-receive. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
175
The Hundred Thousand Rubles
The Hundred Thousand Rubles
Jun 8, 2022
14:54
A poor Chassid of the Seer of Lublin gets advice to take the best room in the finest hotel in order to pay off his debts and ends up helping a fellow Jew. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-hundred-thousand-rubles. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Why The Baal Shem Tov Laughed
Why The Baal Shem Tov Laughed
Jun 15, 2022
16:33
Two stories this week, the first about why the Baal Shem Tov laughed three times during the Friday night meal and the second about an Aguna and Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/why-the-baal-shem-tov-laughed. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
177
The Seer Of Lublin's Barber
The Seer Of Lublin's Barber
Jun 22, 2022
17:28
Two stories this week, the first about the Seer of Lublin's barber which was not so easy to find and the second about the Lubavitcher Rebbe's order for everyone to have a Mashpia (a rabbi mentor). Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-seer-of-lublins-barber. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
178
Why The Rebbe Straightened His Tie
Why The Rebbe Straightened His Tie
Jun 29, 2022
18:13
Two stories this week for Gimmel Tammuz, the first about a Chassid of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and strange dream where the Rebbe tells him to wear a tie and the second about how the Rebbe keeps his promises. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/why-the-rebbe-straightened-his-tie. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
179
The Heavenly Court's Messengers
The Heavenly Court's Messengers
Jul 6, 2022
19:57
A tzadik comes to the great Rebbe Reb Meir of Premishlan to get a blessing for moving to Israel, but Reb Meir has other plans. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-heavenly-courts-messengers. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. The Rabbi Aaron episode: https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas/rabbi-david-aaron Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
180
Chaim The Tehillim Sayer
Chaim The Tehillim Sayer
Jul 13, 2022
19:06
Two stories this week, the first with the holy Baal Shem Tov and Reb Meir who wants to write the perfect Sefer Torah and the second which I didn't plan, but added one more at the end about the holy Maggid of Mezritch and how he served Hashem in such a special way. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/chaim-the-tehillim-sayer. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
181
Reb Zushe Is Hungry
Reb Zushe Is Hungry
Jul 20, 2022
25:46
Two stories this week, the first about a Jew that had everything and felt that fasting would bring him to higher spiritual state and the second about the holy Rebbe Reb Zusha and how Hashem hears our prayers. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/reb-zushe-is-hungry. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
182
The Ohr HaChaim's Note In The Kotel
The Ohr HaChaim's Note In The Kotel
Jul 27, 2022
18:47
Two stories this week, the first about a student of the Ohr HaChaim that moves to Jerusalem and is asked to deliver a note from the Ohr HaChaim and the second about the chassidim of the Zeditchever Rebbe that don't want to leave after Shabbos. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-ohr-hachaims-note-in-the-kotel. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Baal Shem Tov Remains Hidden
The Baal Shem Tov Remains Hidden
Aug 3, 2022
22:38
Two stories this week, the first about a hospitable Jew that discovers the Baal Shem Tov is a hidden Tzadik and the second a story told to me about the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-baal-shem-tov-remains-hidden. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Dancing Rebbe
The Dancing Rebbe
Aug 10, 2022
19:42
Last week I shared the story of how the Shpoler Zeide was born and this week why he's called the Dancing Rebbe. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-dancing-rebbe. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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What Do You Need Money For?
What Do You Need Money For?
Aug 17, 2022
21:53
Two stories this week, the first about a Jew who would not borrow money even though he needed to marry off his daughter and the second about a special blessing from the late Rabbi Sonnenfeld of Jerusalem. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/what-do-you-need-money-for. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Farmer Rebbe Of Mezibuz
The Farmer Rebbe Of Mezibuz
Aug 24, 2022
22:50
A story about a simple Jewish farmer who becomes a devoted Chassid of the Baal Shem Tov and learns his holy ways plus a bonus story about the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the end. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-farmer-rebbe-of-mezibuz. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Reb Chaim's Shabbos
Reb Chaim's Shabbos
Aug 31, 2022
26:23
Two stories this week, the first about a cattle dealer who decides to give all of his money to tzedakah in exchange for a very special blessing and the second with Reb Aharon of Karlin touching holiness but not grasping it. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/reb-chaims-shabbos. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Teshuva On Top Of Teshuva
Teshuva On Top Of Teshuva
Sep 7, 2022
22:16
The Kelemer Maggid comes to a town looking to help Jews do teshuva and comes across the most despicable person in town, Yankele the Moser (Informant) and decides to help him. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/teshuva-on-top-of-teshuva. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Do You Forgive Me?
Do You Forgive Me?
Sep 14, 2022
29:08
This week we have four stories, two new ones and two old ones. The first is a story about a Lubvitcher Chassid spending shabbos in Kiryas Yoel amongst Satmar Chassidim who don't normally get along with Lubavitchers, the second a story about how a father got his son to do teshuva and the last two from previous episodes, stories about Selichot. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/do-you-forgive-me. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
190
Making Kiddush On Yom Kippur
Making Kiddush On Yom Kippur
Sep 21, 2022
27:52
I have a bunch of stories for you this week and one from a previous year. Two Kotzker Chassidim find out why they can't make kiddush on Yom Kippur, a prisoner dances in front of the king on his day of judgement, how Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev judges everyone positively, a parable of the Holy Baal Shem Tov and a story about Rosh Hashana from last year. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/making-kiddush-on-yom-kippur. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Mystery Chazan's Kol Nidre
The Mystery Chazan's Kol Nidre
Sep 29, 2022
17:58
Stories for Yom Kippur, a mystery Chazan starts leading the davening for Yom Kippur and everyone is swept away by his enthusiasm for serving Hashem, a Baal Shem Tov story and Reb Dovid Lelover's special Kol Nidre. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-mystery-chazans-kol-nidre. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Could You Please Move One Seat Over?
Could You Please Move One Seat Over?
Oct 6, 2022
30:05
Stories for Sukkot, the first is a story told by the late Rabbi Avraham Twerski about why his father would say kaddish every Friday night, and some great Sukkot stories from previous years, one of them one of my favorites. Chag sameach my sweetest friends. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/could-you-please-move-one-seat-over. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Two Treasures & The Professor Of Hanipoli
Two Treasures & The Professor Of Hanipoli
Oct 20, 2022
20:30
Two stories this week, the first a well-known story of a chassid who came to the Baal Shem Tov asking for advice on marrying off his daughter and supporting his family and the second about the great healer, the Professor of Hanipoli. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/two-treasures-the-professor-of-hanipoli. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Learning How To Daven
Learning How To Daven
Oct 27, 2022
18:13
Two stories this week, the first a Chassid from the Holy Land comes to visit the Rebbe Marharash and doesn't understand why Jews in the Land of Israel are considered such lofty souls and the second a story from Reb Mendel Futerfas from the Gulag. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/learning-how-to-daven. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Esperanza's Challahs
Esperanza's Challahs
Nov 2, 2022
22:51
Two stories this week, the first a well-known story about faith in Hashem and serving Hashem with simplicity and the second also about the same and Israeli elections. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/esperanzas-challahs. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Hidden Forest Fire
The Hidden Forest Fire
Nov 9, 2022
21:50
Two stories this week, the first about a child who lost his ability to speak and the advice the Alter Rebbe gives his father on how to heal his son and the second about a staunchly secular family and when things don't go as planned. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-hidden-forest-fire. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Baal Shem Tov Bankrupts A Jew
The Baal Shem Tov Bankrupts A Jew
Nov 16, 2022
18:59
Two stories this week, the first about a poor Jew that sells everything to give a donation to the Baal Shem Tov and the second a classic story from Reb Zusha. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-baal-shem-tov-bankrupts-a-jew. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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Avremil's Secret Whisky Recipe
Avremil's Secret Whisky Recipe
Nov 23, 2022
23:29
Two stories this week, the first about the secret Whisky recipe that supported Avremil's family and the second about Reb Mottel of Chernobyl telling us what he saw when he was in a coma for 4 days. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/avremils-secret-whisky-recipe. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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A Favor For A Favor
A Favor For A Favor
Nov 30, 2022
22:08
Two stories this week, the first about a Chassid who lost 10,000 Rubles and comes to the Rebbe Rashab for a bracha and the second about Reb Shlomo Carlebach's blessing to a large family in Jerusalem that their house will grow with their children. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/a-favor-for-a-favor. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.
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The Rabbi Who Wanted To Convert
The Rabbi Who Wanted To Convert
Dec 7, 2022
25:45
Two stories this week, the first about a Chassid of the Baal Shem Tov who is sent to be a rabbi in Lithuania and all of sudden has an insatiable desire to convert and the second about a Chassid of the Tzemach Tzedek being given advice to save his life. Also available at https://soundcloud.com/barak-hullman/the-rabbi-who-wanted-to-convert. To become a part of this project please go to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman. Hear all of the stories at https://hasidicstory.com. Go here to hear my other podcast https://jewishpeopleideas.com or https://soundcloud.com/jewishpeopleideas. Find my books, Figure It Out When You Get There: A Memoir of Stories About Living Life First and Watching How Everything Falls Into Place and A Shtikel Sholom: A Student, His Mentor and Their Unconventional Conversations on Amazon by going to https://bit.ly/barakhullman.