An Open Miracle in the Merit of Tehillim
This story was told by the grandson of the renowned Rabbi Michael Peretz, one of Mexico's leading rabbis: A month ago, a Jewish man of about sixty called me. I did not recognize his voice, but after…
Stories for the soul
Articles, recipes, prayers and stories about family, motherhood and Jewish traditions.
Chametz Found During Pesach
One Jew was fortunate enough to pray on Rosh Hashanah beside a great sage of our generation, a disciple of the Chafetz Chaim—Rav Yechezkel Abramsky, who had endured all the horrors of the Soviet camp…
Putting Your Refrigerator—and Your Soul—in Order
“Hurry up. Help me!” eleven-year-old Chana pleaded with her sister. “Help me find my sandwich. I remember Mom saying yesterday that she had put it in the refrigerator, but I can't find it, and my bus…
Grandma's Old Pitcher
Every summer, Grandma carried an old enamel pitcher and basin to the country house. A childhood memory reveals the meaning she gave to washing her hands beside the bed.
Well, I'm Jewish — So What?
A memory of my mother standing proudly against antisemitism in a Soviet-era queue. I write these family stories for those who have gone and for my children.
Life on Paper
The bell rang at the end of the last lesson. Within a few minutes, the classroom was empty, and only I remained to finish what I had not managed to complete during the Gemara lesson. Three more lines…
The Chafetz Chaim’s Blessing
This remarkable story was told to Rav Schwadron by a rabbi from America. He served as the rabbi at an American hospital. One day, a young Jewish man who had been very seriously injured in a car accid…
A Wonderful Mistake
Examples of hashgachah pratit (the Almighty’s watchfulness and care for each individual) on the path to teshuvah—small “coincidences” that transformed lives… A husband and wife from Givat Brenner—a c…
The Phone Call That Led to Teshuvah
Examples of hashgachah pratit (the Almighty’s watchfulness and care for each individual) on the path to teshuvah—small “coincidences” that transformed lives… This story from his own life was told to…
Meat Adventures
Dear readers! I wrote this story a long time ago, back when I was writing about chalav Yisrael. But then it mysteriously disappeared. And now, just as I started doing my Passover cleaning on my compu…
A Piece of Eternity
Dear readers! Now I'd like to share a little slice of life with you. No adventures or breathtaking attractions. Just the life of a Jewish woman… 04. 2018 I got up in the morning with a headache and i…
Cranberries That Grew on an Olive Tree - The Story of a "Russian" Jewish Woman
the life story of a "Russian" Jewish woman Three candles are burning on our hanukkiah near the philharmonic hall, and snowflakes melt around them. Jews are dancing. Passersby glance over curiously an…