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Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm

Tales of The Wise Fools of Chelm

By: Mel Powell
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 The mythical village of Chelm is where, in the mid- to late-1800s, the Wise Fools lived. Where everyone was a fool, no one was aware of being foolish. These are their stories--unlike other stories in the Chelm genre, very short-form tales as read aloud in synagogue over many years. (But you don't have to be Jewish! All are welcome.) (From the book of the same name, available on Amazon.com)2022
Episodes
  • Funny Business -- A Final Tale

    Funny Business -- A Final Tale
    Mar 23 2025

    The annual Chelm Comedy Convention is exactly what to expect of the Wise Fools.

    Special appearance by Nancy Sullivan.

    This is the final episode of the podcast, and also the final story in the book. Thank you for taking this journey with us. May all your foolishness be wise.

    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
  • BONUS EPISODE / Chelm: The Musical

    BONUS EPISODE / Chelm: The Musical
    Mar 16 2025

    Here's a special bonus episode, with the final tale dropping next week.

    From October 2024, recorded live at Bayit Shelanu Rosh Hashanah services in Santa Monica, California (imperfect audio, recorded from the video livestream)...it's a five-minute medley based on Chelm--and not really a story. Nobody's perfect.

    (We assume you remember that "tsuris" means "trouble." That will matter...once.)

    Also featuring Rabbi Jan Goldstein, Rena Strober, and musical accompanyists Bruce Garnitz and Steve Blum.

    We'll see you next week for the final episode.
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    6 mins
  • The Marriage of Mendel

    The Marriage of Mendel
    Mar 9 2025

    Mendel the Messenger finally got married. What took him so long?

    (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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    3 mins
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