• Still Going
    Nov 24 2024

    This is the story of Selma the Seamstress and Louise the Lip, and perhaps even the accidental invention of the filibuster.

    Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan.

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    5 mins
  • The Wise Children of Chelm
    Nov 17 2024

    Which child of the village is the Wisest of the future Wise Fools?

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    4 mins
  • Ticket, Please (script version)
    Nov 10 2024

    Everyone's welcome, but you have to have a ticket!

    (Performance version of the prose story presented as Episode 23.)

    Featuring the wonderful Rena Strober, with a special appearance by Rabbi Jan Goldstein; recorded live on September 25, 2023.

    www.renastrober.com

    www.bayitshelanu.org

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    2 mins
  • Right On Time
    Nov 3 2024

    The trains need to be prompt, because Shloime the Student can't be late for school again!

    This story was inspired by the 1992 Academy-Award-Winning Documentary Short Subject film "Omnibus."

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    3 mins
  • No Starch
    Oct 27 2024

    Even for a Wise Fool, a family heirloom prayer shawl needs tender care to be cleaned properly.

    (Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan.)

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    4 mins
  • Pushy, Pushy
    Oct 20 2024

    Even among the Wise Fools, it's important to wait your turn.

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    3 mins
  • A New Kiddush Cup
    Oct 13 2024

    Fundraising requires focus. Among the Wise Fools, good luck with that idea.

    (The kiddush is the ceremonial blessing over the wine.)

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    2 mins
  • Complete Yom Kippur Chaos
    Oct 6 2024

    You won't believe what Kalman the Karpenter did on Yom Kippur.

    (This year, Yom Kippur arrives this coming Friday night, October 11 and Saturday, October 12.)

    Starring the great Bret Shefter, who originated his role years ago at Shofar Synagogue in Southern California.

    From "Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm," available on Amazon.com in paperback and Kindle. https://amzn.to/3VpWj7y

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    2 mins