Elul Stories

	A Tiny Fix and a Little Snip Two Elul Parables By Nissan Mindel A wealthy merchant bought a wonderful candelabra for his home. It was a masterpiece, made of pure crystal and studded with precious stones. It cost a real fortune... 5 Comments
	A Glass of Milk Based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe How are we to reconcile the loftiness of Rosh Hashanah with the mundane subject of a significant part of its prayers? Chanah's prayer offers the response to this profound question. 4 Comments
	Selichot In Berditchev The tantalizing smell of freshly baked kichlech and fresh herring could not be ignored. "…What on earth is the rabbi going to do with the refreshments at this hour?" 1 Comment
	A Tzaddik’s Repentance By Tuvia Bolton When the two pupils approached, they saw their master sitting in the snow, weeping and praying. They hurriedly departed from that place. 8 Comments
	The Singing Heart From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch The Baal Shem Tov told them to shut their eyes and not open them until he tells them to. Then he placed his right hand on the shoulder of the disciple to his right, and his left on the disciple sitting there. The circle was closed . . . 2 Comments
	Enter the Beloved By Illana Attia Song of Songs on Friday evening in the little Moroccan shul on Shimshon Street in Jerusalem is a string of multiple solo performances. 13 Comments
	Stuffed Derma One day, the Kaiser of Austria came to visit the Czar of Russia... By Yossy Gordon One day, the Kaiser of Austria came to visit the Czar of Russia... 2 Comments
	The Confession What is the meaning of repentance? Joseph and Benny find out when they follow their Dad to shul… 2 Comments
	"Just One Blast!" By Hirshel Tzig "Today is the day before Rosh Hashanah," his Zeide explained. "Today we do not blow Shofar. Tomorrow morning, we will blow the shofar in shul." The child did not comprehend the reasons. He kicked and screamed, telling his Zeide, "One more blast! One more blast!" 3 Comments