Today we’re reading a section from the Song of Songs, found in the Tanach.  Some believe that King Solomon might have written this poem about someone he loved. Several Jewish sages think of the poem as a metaphor for the love between God and human beings. Another way you could imagine parts of this poem, which is often read by Jewish families on Shabbat, is about the beautiful and unbreakable love between parents and children.

This story was narrated by Blair Which. Our music is licensed through Epidemic Sound.

Today’s story comes from the second Book of Kings in the Tanach. It’s a story about how much we can learn from mentors, and how we carry our friends with us, even when we are not always with them.

Today’s story, “Daniel in the Lion’s Den,” comes from the Book of Daniel. That’s the part of the Bible called "Ketuvim," which is the Hebrew word for “writings.”

This story was written by Emma Carlson Berne and Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh and narrated by Hannah Joelle. Our music is licensed through Epidemic Sound. Produced by Alli Thresher for PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, all rights reserved. 

Today we’re going to listen to a Torah story you may already be familiar with – the creation of the world, from the book of B’reshit, or Genesis.

A special episode just in time for Passover - the story of Moses and the burning bush. 

This episode was written by Jamie Kiffel-Alcheh and produced by Alli Thresher for PJ Library. Our music is licensed from Epidemic Sound. Special thanks to Danny Paller. 

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Moses led the Jews to freedom in the book of Exodus. As a baby, he was saved when his mother hid him in a basket that floated down the river.

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Many years after the great flood, Noah’s descendants were tired of wandering and traveling. The people decided to settle on a wide plain. Many many years – and generations – had passed since the flood. Some people didn’t even remember it -- and they had grown vain and had forgotten the promises they had made to God.

PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our award-winning storytelling podcast Have I Got a Story for You! We just launched eight special Torah Stories episodes that bring timeless biblical characters and themes to life. Kids ages 5+ will enjoy tales of Moses, Ruth, Joseph, Aaron, Rebekah, the Tower of Babel, and more.  

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Long before he was a great king, David was a shepherd, befriended by Jonathan. This episode introduces listeners, in an age-appropriate manner, to a beautiful story of lasting friendship. Listeners will hear about how Jonathan protected David from his cruel father, Saul, and learn lessons about the special bonds shared among best friends.

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The original story of Jonah appears in the Prophets section of the Tanakh (an acronym

PJ Library is so happy to announce the new chapter of our award-winning storytelling podcast Have I Got a Story for You! We just launched eight special Torah Stories episodes that bring timeless biblical characters and themes to life. Kids ages 5+ will enjoy tales of Moses, Ruth, Joseph, Aaron, Rebekah, the Tower of Babel, and more.  

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This is part one of the story of Joseph and his brothers.

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