• ONE BY LAND TWO BY CHANUKA, part 2
    Jan 2 2025

    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.

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    22 mins
  • ONE BY LAND, 2 BY CHANUKA
    Dec 27 2024

    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 eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations.

    John Adams

    For more on this topic read World Perfect by Rabbi Ken Spiro.

    Would like to thank

    Rifky Saks. playing Mrs Mendez

    Tiffy Saks playing Miriam Mendez

    Moshe Fox playing young Ezra

    Gabi and Elisha Shick playing Rebecca and Levi

    Shmuel Eliezer Bistritz playing teen Ezra

    Eli Hertz playing Lt Col Smith and Captain Leslie

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    29 mins
  • THE CZAR AND THE SOLDIER
    Sep 26 2024

    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 established as between 12 and 25 years. Some were as young as 8. The objective of the Russian authorities was to alienate the cantonist children from their own people and religion.

    For more info on this topic

    https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/cantonists

    I used information for this story from the book The Cantonists: The Jewish Children's Army of the Tsar

    by Larry Domnitch
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    30 mins
  • The B H Zone: The ARCH ENEMY
    Aug 9 2024

    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.

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    24 mins
  • The B H Zone: The Generous Miser
    Aug 8 2024

    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.

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    21 mins
  • KIDDUSH NOT FOR SALE
    Jul 15 2024

    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.

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    31 mins
  • THE ART OF THE SOFER 4: THE FINAL CHAPTER
    Jun 1 2024

    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 Art of the Sofer

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    40 mins
  • ART OF THE SOFER 3: Friends and Enemies
    May 13 2024

    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

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    38 mins
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