Jewish Audio Theater with Heshy Riesel
Step into the past with thrilling Jewish adventures the whole family can enjoy. Jewish historical fiction that entertains, inspires, and keeps you guessing. These stories incorporate real characters and events to craft a narrative that is both inspiring and suspenseful. Educational too (but don't tell the kids) Choose your favorite podcast platform or scroll down to the embedded player
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There is a special time of day—just as the sun begins to set—when it is not fully day, and not yet night. This time is called bein hashmashos… a moment between two worlds.
And tonight, we enter a story that feels just like that— a story where things are not quite what they seem… where a simple action leads to something mysterious… and where an important lesson awaits discovery.
Our story takes place long ago in the Jewish city o...
The Rebbe told Mottel to find a bride and to get married. It becomes a journey of suspense, international intrigue, and danger.
Mottel said, " There has to be an easier way to find a wife."
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Mottel becomes engaged in a joke. Pun intended.
Good surprise ending, at least I think so.
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A story from The Storyteller series by Nissan Mindel inspires this historical fiction. It's 1800s Mainz, Germany, where religious Jews are pressured to live under the authority of liberal Jews who reject Maamad Har Sinai and the observance of the Torah Laws. Rabbi Marcus Lehmann petitions the Education Minister of Berlin to officially recognize an independent Orthodox community. But everything hinges on one thing—a sudden critical...
A historical fiction based on a story from The Storyteller series by Nissan Mindel. It's 1800s Mainz, Germany, where frum Yidden were pressured to live under the authority of liberal Jews who rejected Maamad Har Sinai and observance of the Torah Laws. Rabbi Marcus Lehmann petitions the Education Minister in Berlin for official recognition of an independent Orthodox community. But everything hinges on one thing—will the alter yid p...
A fictional Chanuka story that takes place right before the start of the American Revolutionary War. Except for the ficticious Jewish Mendez family, Jonas, Silas, Jasper and Casper, all the other characters are real. The theme of the story is the historical Jewish impact on Western Civilizatiion.
The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eter...
What if the 2 latterns to warn the colonial militias of the British raid on Lexington and Concord were never given?
The exciting conclusion of One by land two by sea.
General Gage failed, was replaced by another general, and returned to England in disgrace.
Dr Joseph Warren died 2 months later, June 17th, during the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was 34.
Dmitry found favor in the eyes of the feared and dreaded Czar Nicholas I. He was brave, well-liked, and most importantly, a quick-witted thinker.
He was being trained in the Czar's most secret elite service. The Czar was ready to promote Dmitry, but something was discovered in the files that was going to change everything for everyone.
Military service was made compulsory for Jews in Russia in 1827, the age for the draft being esta...
Dave was touring Rome and suddenly went on a mission to find his baby's pacifier. He became intrigued by a confrontation at the Arch of Titus between a tour guide and a young Jewish boy. He found something else that he did not realize he had lost.
It is said that the victors write history.
But this is not necessarily true when it comes to Jewish history, as you will find out in this episode of the Bein Hashmoshos Zone.
Young Shmilik, the only son of elderly parents, has been taken by the Russian army. The general said 5000 rubles would get him released. Only Mr Holtzer, the wealthy land baron could help. But he is never interested to help others.
The Rebbe has a plan, but Shmilik's parents and the townspeople do not understand the Rebbe's actions.
Yossel said no to Russian General Rumyansev, a Russian war hero. No business on Shabbos. The General learns to respect Yossel.
I picked this time and place because it fits the narrative of the Partition of Poland and General Rumyansev.
Surprisingly, many years later, General Rumyansev's son helped build a shul in that village. This makes sense in light of the story.
Dovid has been discovered by Bernadino of Siena, who has arranged for Alfonso Camenero to return him to his friend, the Archbishop of Burgos.
Dr. Sababto defends Dovid against Bernadino to prevent Alfonso from returning Dovid to Spain. The Count also has a plan to keep Dovid in Brescia. But Bernadino of Siene has the Duke and the Pope's support.
It does not look good, and Pedro is working on another escape.
The conclusion of the A...
Dovid is living in the count's castle, admired for his stellar artistic achievements at such a young age.
' Maybe my momma should come here to Brescia.'
Until one day when Dovid made a big mistake,
' I thought today was Tuesday!'
Dovid's hidden Jewish identity has been revealed to friends ......and enemies
A harrowing escape from Spain. Dovid follows Master Anderson to Brescia to pursue his new found passion to become an artist. Dovid is really very good......too good
Notes:
Yechiel da Pisa is a real character. His son, or grandson, was very instrumental in helping Jews escape 60 years later from the Spanish Inquisition and Expulsion of 1492
The Spanish riots and pogroms of 1391 killed many Jews, and many, out of fear, converted to Christianity.
Rabbi Joseph Abotrani was secretly helping and guiding the Jews who were secretly keeping Yiddishkeit. They were called the Conversos. The church discovered this. The Archbishop, who was once the Rav of Burgos, realized that Rav Abotrani was a threat and needed to be dealt with..... by any means.
The Zlatcha, Polish noblemen, entrusted the Jews with many of their industries, including the very profitable liquor industry and innkeeping. The Jew was recognized as responsible and trustworthy while loathed for their religious observance.
If they sold too much liquor, they were reviled as poisoning the populace. If they did not sell too much liquor, the zlatcha would harass them for the lack of business and profits.
The son of ...
The Baal Shem Tov, the great Jewish leader of the early 1700's gave his last instructions to his followers. While everyone was given an important mission and responsibility, Zalman was perplexed when he was told to become storyteller.
" Keep telling stories about me until you get an invitation to a far away place for a great sum of money. Tell the story and your mission is over. If you cannot tell the story leave immediately."
" Bu...
Mr Holtzhacker was a very simple man known for always being happy with what he had and always thanking Hashem.
The discovery of a diamond will suddenly bring a drastic change in his life. Leaving his village, traveling the open sea, meeting up with a former pirate, and making very difficult decisions.
Notes
1. Alcohol was served on long ocean voyages because it prevented algae and contamination of the water with disease.
The pirat...
Mr Moscowitz could always be relied upon for a donation to the Yeshiva of the Chatam Sofer.
Suddenly Mr Moscowitz has no money. The Chatam Sofer lends money to Mr Moscowitz and gives him a directive " Make the first deal"
" But what if it is impossible or ridiculous?"
" Make the first deal and Hashem will bless you with success."
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