The Optimist & The Pessimist
June 17, 2026
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A king seeks to teach his twin sons, whose outlooks on life are completely opposite, an important lesson by giving each of them a very different birthday gift.
A king seeks to teach his twin sons, whose outlooks on life are completely opposite, an important lesson by giving each of them a very different birthday gift.
A story from the world of baseball reveals how wisdom, humor, and Torah can appear in the most unexpected places.
A Swiss border guard stops the same traveler month after month, always suspicious of what he carries. Each time, he searches carefully — but something still doesn’t sit right.
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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