Late one evening a poor farmer on his way back from the market found himself without his prayer book. The wheel of his cart had come off right in the middle of…
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Going higher
This curated Jewish parable explores spiritual devotion through active human caregiving. The Hasidic narrative is paired with an archival Canadian postage stamp honouring global mystical traditions. “It intrigued the congregation to see…
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The truth
A soldier was asked to rush back home from the battle front because his father was seriously ill. He was permitted to leave as he was all that his father had. When the…
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Respect the “NO”
Once, a bird was searching for a home to lay her eggs and shelter in the rainy season. In her search, she saw two trees, and she went to ask them for…
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Seeing, before and afterward
The lean man closed the door to his old truck. It was stacked high with firewood for me. Slowly he walked toward me, and put out his hand. “Good day,” he said.…
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True importance
Jean was out walking with his grandfather in Paris. At one point, they saw a shoemaker being insulted by a customer who claimed that there was something wrong with his shoes. The…
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The Moonlight Sonata
One evening renowned composer Beethoven and a friend were taking a walk. As they were passing through a narrow, dark street, they heard music coming from a little house. “Hush!” Beethoven said.…
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Four candles burning
In a room there were four candles burning. The ambiance was so soft you could hear them talking. The first one said, “I am PEACE, however nobody can keep me lit. I believe…
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The black man and kindness
We are at the restaurant of a German University. A red-haired student, and undeniably German, takes her tray and sits down at her table. She then realises she has forgotten her cutlery…
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The selfish giant
Classic western fairy tales utilise imaginative settings and deep symbolism to explore profound human character transformation. This curated literary archive connects themes of emotional transformation with deep reflections on generosity and community…