Stories; Storytelling

Hundreds of Jewish stories from the sages, the Chassidic masters, and contemporary Jewish storytellers

Stories are central to the Jewish experience. Why do we tell stories? What do they represent?

I did not know that my job at our photo store would transport me to China with counter-revolutionary journalists who risk their lives trying to give their people hope; to Antarctica with preservation activists; to exotic locales I have never heard of...

The Haggadah weaves together historical facts to compose a narrative. It’s a story of an imperfect people who suffer great challenges. It’s a story of our ancestors. And it’s a story of our own...

Nothing is more real than the story. G‑d cherished the story so much, He built a world in which it would unfold...

Once upon a time, many years ago when we were little, we knew the importance of the story

A brief parsha message illustrated with a powerful story.