Rav Naftali Of Ropshitz
Galicia was able to boast of having three giants of the Chassidic movement who lived at the same period of time. They were Rav Meir of Premishlan, Rav Tzvi Hirsh of Rimenov and Rav Naftali of Ropshitz. The latter, especially, was famous for the sharpness of his mind.
Their Lives Saved By Charity
The piety and good deeds of Rabi Chanina ben Dosa inspired his disciples to follow in his footsteps. Foremost among his good deeds was charity. The following story is told about two of Rabi Chanina's disciples.
Plea For Help
Reb Raphael of Barshad was a humble and pious man, known as a tzaddik who never uttered a bad word against anyone.
Stingy Townspeople
He then complained to the emperor that the Jews were rebelling against him.
The Life Of A Jester
“And what was your grandfather’s name?” asked the visitor. “The same as my name,” replied the child.
Moshe’s Staff
“You speak foolishly, daughter, how is it possible for a man who has not eaten for 10 years to live?”
The Castaway
Whatever the heathens have made has not been for the good of the world but only for their own pleasures.
Stories About Tzedakkah
He followed her advice and, before departing, the rabbanim offered him a bracha. “Aba Yudin, may the Lord return your wealth, for all the kind deeds you do.”
Poverty Tests The Man
He found a non-Jew who had a mule to sell and a bargain was quickly struck. Happily, Shimon Ben Shetach rode home thinking: “Now I can do my work quickly and have all the extra time to devote to teaching my students Torah.”
Galus Mitzrayim: The First Departure
A few stragglers managed to stagger back to Mitzrayim where they told the whole tragic story.
Rashi And A Descendant
Though he wanted a child more than anything in the whole world, Rav Yitzchak never complained, but continued to live his life according to the dictates of the Torah.
A Jester Saved The Jews
When Catherine annexed the city of Shklob, she appointed a general to govern as a reward for the many heroic campaigns he fought on her behalf.
The Story Of Daniel
G-d gave Daniel and his companions knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom, and to Daniel, especially he gave understanding of all visions and dreams.
The Beginning Of Anti-Semitism
The story of the Bnei Yisrael in the land of Mitzrayim is a tale that has become tragically repetitive in the history of our...
The Miracles Of Birth
Rabi Yochanan said: “What is the meaning of the sentence in scriptures, ‘He does wonders that are immeasurable and miracles that are incomprehensible’? This refers to the miracle of the birth of a child.”
The Menorah Mission
It's a special one. Some sort of family heirloom.
The Bread
The sages asked them, “Why are you unwilling to instruct others?”
The Patience Of The Jew
The people trembled in fear. But standing at the side during the whole conversation was young Naftali – who understood Polish and overheard everything that had been said.