A struggling monastery receives a cryptic message: “The Messiah is one of you.” As the monks reflect on this, their behavior changes, sparking a quiet transformation that renews their community’s spirit.
A Libyan folk tale tells of a string connecting each of us to G!d. When we sin, the string breaks. But through repentance, the angel Gabriel ties a knot, drawing us closer to G!d each time—until we are nearer than ever before.
R’ Zalman tz’l teaches that a good maisa – a good story – is one where the heart surprises the mind.
Please feel free to use these stories in your teaching and in your holy conversations. I welcome your gentle comments.
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