Shaul Wertheimer

Once exceptionally wealthy, Avigdor was now poverty-stricken. Mr. Tzaddok, once a pauper, had come into great wealth.

While in the forest, thieves came upon me, took all my money and said they were going to kill me...

Two men fall down a chimney...

The produce continued to dry up, animals were dying, and still, not a single cloud could be spotted in the sky.

He was so concerned that someone would attempt to steal his horse that he built a well-fortified barn, replete with iron doors and locks.

Often, the best response to adversity is to break out of our comfort zones and extend a helping hand to another person with love and gratitude for all the good that we have.

“We have many stories showing us the Baal Shem Tov’s power to perform miracles,” Rabbi DovBer pronounced. “For that, we don’t need this story . . .”