The Chassidic Story Project with Barak Hullman

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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.

352

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.

353

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.

354

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.

355

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.

356

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.

357

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.

358

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.

359

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.

360

A Strong Cup of Black Coffee

Jul 25, 2019

9:49

Two stories about how the great Rebbes healed other Jews.

361

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.

362

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.

363

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.

364

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.

365

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.

366

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.

367

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.

368

The Great Fixer

May 30, 2019

13:45

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

369

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.

370

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.

371

Delayed Delivery

May 8, 2019

9:17

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

372

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.

373

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.

374

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.

375

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.

376

Eliyahu HaNavi's Parchment, Coin and Blessing

Mar 14, 2019

15:48

Elijah the prophet comes down to earth to give three people blessings and then returns a year later to see how things worked out.

377

A Unique Way To Do Teshuva

Mar 7, 2019

7:39

A chassid gets in over his head and the Rebbe Yerachmiel offers a unique way to get out. You can support me and this project by going to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman and becoming a patron.

378

The Baal Shem Tov's Secret Mission

Feb 28, 2019

8:07

The Baal Shem Tov's closest Chassid, Reb Zeev Kitzes is sent on a secret mission without even realizing it. You can support me and this project by going to https://www.patreon.com/barakhullman and becoming a patron.

379

The Grave Next to The Megale Amukos

Feb 21, 2019

8:19

A late night visit from a schlepper leads to problems for the president of the Krakow Jewish community in 1640.

380

The Holiest of The Holy

Feb 14, 2019

9:19

The holy Ohr HaMeir, despite the opposition, proves that his holy intuition was right.

381

Black Magic vs The Baal Shem Tov

Feb 7, 2019

10:24

A chassid of the Baal Shem Tov wants to leave Judaism to get involved in a cult, but decides to spend one last shabbos with his rebbe.

382

The Joy of Not Doing a Mitzvah

Feb 3, 2019

5:45

Reb Zusha and Reb Elimelech learn the joy of not doing a mitzvah while in jail.

383

Blessings Are Like Rain

Jan 24, 2019

9:51

After a terrible tragedy happens to a baby his parents learn to make a vessel for receiving a bracha (blessing).

384

The Holy Alshich's Tea

Jan 17, 2019

6:41

The Holy Alshich would start learning at 3 am and someone was needed to bring him his tea.

385

Malkele's Soup

Jan 10, 2019

5:19

Learn the secret of Malkele's soup.

386

The Power Of Tehillim (Psalms)

Jan 3, 2019

6:35

A simple Jew learns the power of saying Tehillim (Psalms).

387

Why Everyone Needs A Rebbe

Jan 2, 2019

9:46

A story about a misnaged who learns why he needs a rebbe.

388

The Baal Shem Tov's Storyteller

Jan 2, 2019

12:13

A story about the Baal Shem Tov's official storyteller who can't remember any stories.