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Stories We Tell: The Power of Shabbat

Stories We Tell
A man walking on Shabbat comes across a bag of gold. Again and again, the bag of gold pleads with the man to take him home - how much good he could do with it! But the man refuses. Why would he do that and what does he end up with as his reward? And is there something you care about so much that you would miss a golden opportunity? This story is shared by Rabbi Leora Kaye, Director of Program for the Union For Reform Judaism.

Stories We Tell: Learning About What Matters

Stories We Tell
How do you decide which of your actions matter? Can you repair damage you've done? Do you focus on what you avoid, or what you achieve? Listen to this story shared from a group of NFTY Convention 2019 participants. You can find a version of this story online at kidsworldfun.com.

Wholly Jewish: Jordan: Black, Jewish, and Bettering the World

Wholly Jewish
In this episode: Meet Jordan, a social justice leader, a loving family man and a mensch, who consistently and persistently strives to create a world that is steeped in awareness and kindness. Jordan reminds us to always follow the #1 rule when it comes to our world and our community – always try to leave it better than you found it. 

Stories We Tell: The Farmer and the Horse

Stories We Tell
Once, there lived a farmer who had a horse that he loved. But the horse kept getting injured, and the farmer kept trying to heal his horse. What was causing the problem - and how did he address the source of his horse's recurrent injury? This story is told by Rabbi Michael Namath, the Director of Leadership Development at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism.

Stories We Tell: God is Missing

Stories We Tell
Two brothers, Jesse and Bryan, got into trouble almost everywhere they went. At one point, their mother sent them to a rabbi, who asked them "where's God?" - causing panic in one of the brothers. Why do you think the panic ensued? You will hear the answer in this story told by Rabbi Evon Yakar of Temple Bat Yam in South Lake Tahoe, and North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation of Tahoe Vista, CA.

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