The Chassidic Story Project with Barak Hullman

301

I Can't Eat Without Poor People At The Table

Apr 6, 2020

7:12

The father of Reb Tzvi Elimelech, the Dinover Rebbe, became a tutor for a wealthy family to support his wife and children. The first shabbos he sees there are no guests and asks the wealthy Jew to take the cost out of his salary.

302

The Vizhnitzer Rebbe Demands Extra Matza From The Skulener Rebbe

Apr 1, 2020

7:46

It's the beginning of World War II and the Skulener Rebbe is baking matzas for everyone. The Vizhnitzer Rebbe demands extra matza for him and his family.

303

Just One Last Chance Left

Mar 25, 2020

14:25

Reb Mordechai of Neschiz told his Chassid Reb Naftali Ropschitzer to stay away for the holiday of Passover even though Reb Naftali spent every holiday with is rebbe. Reb Naftali comes up with a plan to stay and then learns why his rebbe wanted him to leave.

304

You Get Only What You Need

Mar 18, 2020

11:37

A poor Chassid of Reb Elimelech of Lizhensk comes asking for help and receives much less than he expected.

305

No Jews Are Allowed To Spend The Night Here

Mar 11, 2020

10:25

Reb Michel of Zlotchov is on his way to the Baal Shem Tov and stops at the tavern of a Jew who lives in a town where no Jews are allowed to spend the night there.

306

There's Something Wrong With Those Tefillin

Mar 4, 2020

8:45

Reb Zushe and Reb Elimelech help a Jew do the mitzvah of tefllin.

307

The Hidden Tzadik That Stole His Friend's Money

Feb 26, 2020

9:40

The Baal Shem Tov stops to have a conversation with a Jew on the road. The Chassidim need to know who this hidden tzadik is.

308

The Seer Of Lublin's Miraculous Shirt

Feb 19, 2020

13:09

The Yid HaKadosh receives a clean shirt for Shabbos from his Rebbe and after that things spin out of control.

309

I'm Opposite The Lubavitcher Rebbe

Feb 16, 2020

8:54

A Jewish woman who moved to America from the Soviet Union tells us the story of how she merited to have twins after many years of waiting.

310

The Jew That Helped Others Get Unstuck

Feb 12, 2020

9:39

A Jewish merchant gets stuck in the mud on a snowy night near Apta with all of his merchandise and desperately walks into town for help. He's surprised when he learns where the help is coming from.

311

Faith In The Rebbe's Letter

Feb 5, 2020

10:04

A poor chassid comes to the Kotzker Rebbe asking for help to marry off his daughter. He goes confidently to with a letter from the Kotzker to get help from a wealthy chassid and learns a lesson along the way.

312

How Reb Zusha Serves Hashem With Joy

Jan 29, 2020

10:35

The rabbi of Hanipoli is always angry and comes to Reb Zusha to learn how to serve Hashem with joy.

313

Reb Baruch's Blessing

Jan 22, 2020

9:52

The Alter Rebbe's father, Reb Baruch, leaves Liozna and settles in with a wealthy Jew who reaps the benefits of hosting the Alter Rebbe's father.

314

You Never Know

Jan 13, 2020

14:31

The Maggid of Mezritzch invites some of his Chassidim to join him for the funeral of a simple Jew that took care of the mikva in Lemberg. When he sees their reluctance he tells them this story.

315

In The Merit Of Helping A Fellow Jew

Jan 9, 2020

9:39

A simple Jew does a favor for Reb Hillel Paritcher and is granted a great reward for his act despite the odds being against it coming true.

316

Do You Know Who Gave You This Check?

Jan 2, 2020

12:10

A widow with five daughters to marry off is given a check by an elderly wealthy Jew. The next morning she discovers who exactly gave her the check.

317

The Wooden Menorah

Dec 26, 2019

10:04

A Jew who survived the Holocaust tries to run away from his Judaism, but an old wooden menorah changes all of that.

318

The Drunk Schoolteacher's Secret Mission

Dec 19, 2019

14:16

A simple Chassid of the Alter Rebbe of Chabad is sent on a secret mission but only after his life is turned upside down.

319

The Winning Lottery Ticket

Dec 12, 2019

9:07

A wealthy Chassid of Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev who lost all of his money and needs to marry off his daughter comes to the Rebbe for help.

320

The Holy Tailor

Dec 5, 2019

10:21

A simple tailor gets elevated into the company of the greatest tzadikim by doing a fellow Jew a favor.

321

A Thousand Ruble Loan

Nov 28, 2019

9:41

A poor chassid of the Riminover needs a 1000 Ruble loan to marry off his daughter. There's only one Jew wealthy enough in Riminov to help him, but he needs a guarantor. The poor chassid gets creative and the results surprise everyone.

322

Shmuel's Magic Rooster

Nov 21, 2019

6:54

Shmuel is a simple Jew who is accused of stealing and brings in a magic rooster to prove his innocence.

323

The Knife Of Avraham Avinu

Nov 14, 2019

11:09

The Stretyner Rebbe and his chassidim go on a long trip in order for their rebbe to teach them a lesson about judging others.

324

How Reb Zushe Does a Mitzvah

Nov 7, 2019

14:08

2 stories about Reb Zushe and his unique way of serving Hashem.

325

Head In Heaven Feet In Hell

Oct 31, 2019

13:06

A Chassid needs help from an old friend who has a policy of not interrupting his Torah learning for anything. When he finally agrees to help, the Chassid keeps getting in the way.

326

The Karliner Chassid's & Angel of Death's Sukkah

Oct 3, 2019

9:13

A poor Karliner Chassid struggles to build his sukkah because his wealthy neighbor can't stand his joy on Sukkot. The Chassid gets a little help from the Angel of Death.

327

We Jews Have Enough Enemies

Sep 19, 2019

7:30

An elder Belzer chassid is shocked to find out the reason why the Belzer Rebbe is delayed for the first night of Selichos.

328

The Holy Ari Says So

Sep 12, 2019

6:50

Before DovBer became a chassid of the Baal Shem Tov he wanted to see for himself if everything he'd heard about the Baal Shem Tov was true.

329

Your Whole Purpose In Life

Sep 5, 2019

6:25

Reb David Leikes always spent the High Holidays by the holy Baal Shem Tov. He couldn't understand why this year the Baal Shem Tov kept ignoring him until the reason was revealed to Reb David.

330

Reb Baruch Of Mezibuz's Tallis

Aug 29, 2019

7:42

Reb Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev longed to spend shabbos with another great rebbe, Reb Baruch of Mezibuz. Despite the two being such different personalities they gave it a try.

331

Reb Naftoli Of Ropshitz's Temper

Aug 22, 2019

8:46

Reb Asher is the newly minted son-in-law of the great Ropshitzer Rebbe. He is shocked to discover his father-in-law has a serious temper.

332

Your Fate Is To Be A Thief

Aug 15, 2019

9:11

A chassid who can't support his family to told by Reb Meir of Premishlan that it's his fate to be a thief.

333

How Joy Can Save A Life

Aug 8, 2019

6:04

A chassid of the Seer of Lublin is shocked when the Lubliner shouts at him to "get out" on his yearly visit.

334

The Trich'er Trich'er Rebbe And His Fake Chassidim

Aug 1, 2019

8:14

A group of schleppers tired of starving all the time come up with a brilliant plan to get a rich man to feed them like royalty.

335

A Strong Cup of Black Coffee

Jul 25, 2019

9:49

Two stories about how the great Rebbes healed other Jews.

336

The Tenth Man

Jul 18, 2019

7:28

An Israeli couple write to the Lubavitcher Rebbe for advice on how to deal with pregnancy complications and are shocked at the advice they receive.

337

The Hidden Fortune

Jul 11, 2019

8:13

A wealthy Jew passes away and his children can't figure out where he hid his fortune.

338

Other Kids Had Parents But Not Him

Jul 4, 2019

7:22

Joe was orphaned at a young age and hated his mother for dying. Then he met the Lubavitcher Rebbe and learned the truth.

339

The Baal Shem Tov's Letter

Jun 27, 2019

5:58

The Baal Shem Tov discouraged one of his chassidim from moving to Eretz Yisrael, eventually sending him a very special letter.

340

Zusha Spends Shabbos by the Shoemaker

Jun 20, 2019

10:47

After Reb Zusha and Reb Elimelech end up in different homes for shabbos Reb Elimelech insists that Reb Zusha tell him what happened to him.

341

The Holy Bookbinder And A Taste Of Paradise

Jun 13, 2019

6:48

Two stories this week: One of the holy bookbinder and the other a holy rabbi learns what it is to be on the level of the great Chassidic masters.

342

Hashem's Hand

Jun 6, 2019

8:48

A wealthy Jew is forced to become a beggar in order to see Hashem's Hand in the world.

343

The Great Fixer

May 30, 2019

13:45

Rebbe Nachman's classic story about joy and faith in Hashem.

344

You Can't Daven In A Dry Tallis

May 23, 2019

6:51

A young Torah scholar learns a lesson in judging his fellow Jew harshly.

345

The Alexander Rebbe's Passports

May 16, 2019

8:22

What does a Chassid do when the Polish police catch him with a stash of passports in 1939? He goes to his rebbe, of course.

346

Delayed Delivery

May 8, 2019

9:17

The haughtiness of a wealthy Chassid of the Baal Shem Tov leads to a delayed delivery.

347

Shabbos Is Coming

May 2, 2019

10:31

A wealthy Jew distanced from the Jewish community in Morocco makes a deal with the holy Ohr HaChaim.

348

Elijah's Cup: Passover Story

Apr 11, 2019

7:38

The Apter Rav holds a farbrengen in the middle of the week. When the Chassidim ask him why, this is the story he tells.

349

I Am The Grandson Of Reb Koppel

Apr 4, 2019

8:30

The great Chassidic masters Reb Baruch of Mezhibuz and The Holy Seer of Lublin meet. The Seer tells Reb Baruch the story of his grandfather, Reb Koppel.

350

Indeed There Is A God

Mar 28, 2019

8:18

A pregnant woman desperately needs help from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Her relative is tasked with making sure the Rebbe gets the message.