The wise and understanding Rabbi of Keppel is really put to the test! When the richest man in town won’t share a penny with anyone, when something mysterious is wrong with all the children, and when his hateful enemy sets to take revenge on the Jews – will Reb Shalom come to the rescue? Read more…

Eleven-year-old Faiga lives with her family on a small egg and poultry farm on the outskirts of Kiev, near the Dnieper River. They certainly aren’t rich, but Papa has always been able to give tzedakah and provide his family with all their yom tov needs. But this year, money is tight and things look grim. Faiga is so anxious to help her family. Read more…

During the time of King Chizkiyahu, dark days lay ahead for Yonatan and the Jews of Yerushalayim. The wicked King of Ashur, Sancheriv, was about to surround the city. The enemy could easily win by simply blocking off the water supply of the Jews. Read more…

Simcha thought that he, Mama and the little ones would soon be on their way to join Papa in America. But when a terrible war breaks out in Europe they are unable to leave Warsaw. Simcha knows Papa expects him to keep the family safe while they are apart. Read more…

Sara’s parents will do anything to live and raise their children as Jews. In Spain during the 1490’s, that means leaving wealth, valuables and a comfortable life behind to set sail for the Ottoman Empire. Sara is reluctant to leave her familiar childhood home until she understands what her priorities really are. Read more…

When the Rabinovich children arrive in America, they each bring a special gift from their grandparents back in Russia. Eleven-year-old Moshele uses his gift to help him adjust to being Jewish out on the North Dakota prairie. Twelve-year-old Raizel uses her gift to remind her to act more grown up, even when there are animals in the beds, chickens reluctant to give up their eggs, and dangerous blizzards. And nine-year-old Chaya? She can’t even figure out what Bubby’s gift is supposed to be. Read more…

The Wise Little Judge, is unique collection of stories for children ages eight through twelve. Included in this exciting collection are Yom Tov stories, fascinating incidents from the days of the Baal Shem Tov and other pivotal moments in history. The stories have been edited by David Sholom Pape and originally appeared in the children’s magazine, The Moshiach Times. Read more…