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Judaism has a deep and rich tradition of storytelling, of passing down stories from one generation to the next. To carry on that tradition, Stories We Tell, from ReformJudaism.org, will share a new st... more
FAQs about Stories We Tell:How many episodes does Stories We Tell have?The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.
May 09, 2019Elijah’s GiftWhat would you do if a stranger offered you all the money in the world? What would you do if you were offered your heart's desire? Would you share your gift, or keep it for yourself? One man and his wife are given the ultimate choice to make when a stranger makes them this exact offer. Listen to this story as told by Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro to find out what happens....more8minPlay
May 02, 2019When the Clocks Stop In a town in Eastern Europe many years ago, all of the clocks mysteriously stopped working at the same time. The townspeople tried many different methods, but after years they still couldn’t get the clocks to work again. So, what happens when a clock expert visits the town? Listen to this story, retold by Rabbi Marc Katz, to find out. ...more6minPlay
April 25, 2019Three Rabbis Along the WayThree rabbis who pass by a town that has fallen on hard times each respond in a different way. Has there been a time when you changed your approach to do something better? Listen to the story told by Rabbi Leora Kaye, URJ Director of Program, to see what they learn from each other....more4minPlay
April 18, 2019God is MissingTwo brothers, Jesse and Bryan, got into trouble almost everywhere they went. At one point, their mother sent them to a rabbi, who asked them "where's God?" - causing panic in one of the brothers. Why do you think the panic ensued? You will hear the answer in this story told by Rabbi Evon Yakar of Temple Bat Yam in South Lake Tahoe, and North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation of Tahoe Vista, CA....more6minPlay
April 11, 2019The Farmer and the HorseOnce, there lived a farmer who had a horse that he loved. But the horse kept getting injured, and the farmer kept trying to heal his horse. What was causing the problem - and how did he address the source of his horse's recurrent injury? This story is told by Rabbi Michael Namath, the Director of Leadership Development at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism....more4minPlay
April 04, 2019The Power Of ShabbatA man walking on Shabbat comes across a bag of gold. Again and again, the bag of gold pleads with the man to take him home - how much good he could do with it! But the man refuses. Why would he do that and what does he end up with as his reward? And is there something you care about so much that you would miss a golden opportunity? This story is shared by Rabbi Leora Kaye, Director of Program for the Union For Reform Judaism....more6minPlay
March 28, 2019Learning About What MattersHow do you decide which of your actions matter? Can you repair damage you've done? Do you focus on what you avoid, or what you achieve? Listen to this story shared from a group of NFTY Convention 2019 participants. You can find a version of this story online at kidsworldfun.com....more4minPlay
March 21, 2019Ezra's SparkleRabbi Shapiro shares the story of Ezra, who tried and tried to find his special talent. Listen to find out what he learned. Do you know what it is you do best? How did you find it?...more6minPlay
March 14, 2019Honesty's RewardA poor man returned a rich man's money, trusting that because of honesty and honor he would receive a reward. Things didn't go as planned when the miserly rich man tried to dodge his responsibility - for either of them! Has there been a time when being honest paid off in an unsual way?...more5minPlay
March 07, 2019What Is PermanentHow do you act when your friend hurts your feelings? How do you remember when your friend helps you out?...more5minPlay
FAQs about Stories We Tell:How many episodes does Stories We Tell have?The podcast currently has 164 episodes available.