Numu Jewish Bedtime Stories

In the darkness of a concentration camp, a group of Jewish girls risk everything to create a menorah; using nothing but nine bent spoons, a drop of oil, and their unbreakable faith. A true Chanukah story about a spoon menorah, quiet courage, and the light that lives inside every Jewish soul, even in the darkest places.

In Parshat Mikeitz, Yosef was still in prison; forgotten, waiting, hoping. But Hashem was preparing something big. When Paraoh’s troubling dreams shake the palace, Yosef is suddenly called from the darkest place to stand before the king himself. From Pharaoh’s mysterious dreams to the moment Yosef becomes Mishneh l’Melech - Second to King, we see how quickly Hashem can turn darkness into light, and how the hardest moments can lead to the greatest miracles.

Tonight is Chanukah! Join us for a silly, surprising story with a powerful lesson as we travel to a small town where a handyman is asked to build a dreidel that can never lose. What could go wrong?The Incredible Dreidel is a playful Chanukah tale about fairness, honesty, and discovering that winning isn’t everything. Through spinning dreidels and jingling chocolate coins, children learn that the real joy comes from sharing, patience, and playing together.🕯️ Happy Chanukah, Yeladim!

This week’s Parsha is Vayeishev. Join us as we step into the early adventures of Yosef HaTzaddik; his shining coat, his dreams, the jealousy of his brothers, and the trust in Hashem that stayed in his heart even in the darkest moments.

Join us as we hear the story of The Coins in the Honey! What happens when a hidden treasure goes missing and no one believes the owner? Listen and find out how a smart, kind boy named Dovid helps make things right, teaching us the power of honesty and thoughtfulness.

This week’s Parsha is Vayishlach! Get ready to travel back thousands of years… where Yaakov Avinu is about to face one of the biggest, scariest moments of his life: meeting his brother Esav after twenty long years apart. Yaakov shows us how courage, faith, and kindness can help us through even the toughest challenges. Even when life feels big or scary, we can turn to Hashem, choose peace, and keep walking forward with bravery and hope.

Two curious chickens run away from their owner and end up at the humble home of Reb Chanina ben Dosa. Even though his family has almost no food, they refuse to keep what isn’t theirs. Follow the adventure from runaway chickens to a whole herd of goats.

This week is Parshat Vayeitzei, tonight we follow Yaakov on his long and lonely journey through the desert. Under a sky filled with stars, Yaakov falls asleep and dreams the famous dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with shimmering angels traveling up and down. In this dream, Hashem promises to protect him, bless him, and guide him home. Yaakov then arrives in Charan, meets the kind and gentle Rachel at the well, works for Lavan, builds a family, and learns to trust Hashem. This Parsha reminds us that Hashem is always with us, even when we feel far away.

Tonight, we learn a beautiful lesson from the Baal Shem Tov and from a little girl named Sara: even on hard days, there is always something to say “Baruch Hashem” for. From spilled toothpaste to lost shoes, muddy papers and mix-ups, nothing feels right for Sara; until she learns to notice the quiet blessings hiding inside her day. With the Baal Shem Tov’s gentle wisdom, we discover how remembering Hashem, even in small, simple moments, fills our hearts with warmth, strength, and light.

Join us as we tell the story of Parshat Toldot: Rivkah’s twins wrestling before birth, the famous bowl of soup, and the blessing of Yitzchak. A story about two brothers, two paths, and the importance of choosing goodness.

A king asks three artists to decorate his palace and promises a sack of gold to each based on their work. One artist starts right away, one starts late but tries his best, and one tries to take a shortcut. When the time comes to choose the winner, the king teaches them a powerful lesson: true reward only comes from true effort. A gentle story reminding children that when we work hard and do our best, Hashem sees every bit of it.

This week’s parsha is Chayei Sarah, where we learn about the kindness, courage, and light that helped build the very first Jewish family. After Sarah Imeinu passes away, Avraham sends his trusted servant Eliezer on a long journey to find a special wife for Yitzchak; someone filled with goodness and love for Hashem. At a quiet well in Charan, Eliezer meets Rivkah, a young girl whose heart overflows with chesed. She offers water not only to him, but to all ten of his thirsty camels! Her kindness shines so brightly that the miracles of Sarah’s home return the moment she enters Yitzchak’s tent.

In the warm, golden sands of the Sahara Desert, Rabbi Masoud Alfassi chose to welcome Shabbat with calm faith, even when everyone around him was afraid. And then something incredible happened. A mighty lion appeared, but instead of danger… the lion became a guardian sent by Hashem. Join us tonight as we journey across desert dunes, ride on the back of a lion, and learn how courage and trust in Hashem can shine even in the most surprising places.

In this week’s Parsha, Avraham Avinu is not feeling so well and Hashem Himself comes to visit him. From this moment, we learn the beautiful mitzvah of Bikur Cholim; visiting and caring for someone who isn’t feeling well. When we show kindness, bring a smile, or sit beside someone who needs comfort, we are doing what Hashem did! We will also hear a very special story about the Alter Rebbe, who showed us that sometimes the greatest mitzvah is to step away from what we are doing and help someone in need. We too can do the same.

Have you ever met someone who seemed a little different, maybe quiet, messy, or hard to understand and still tried to be kind? Tonight’s story is about a man who did just that. Rabbi Eliezer and his wife didn’t have children, but they had the biggest hearts. Every Shabbos, their home was full of guests, poor, lonely, and hungry all welcome at their table. One Shabbos night, a strange guest arrived who tested Rabbi Eliezer’s kindness in a surprising way. What he discovered at the end was something no one could have imagined… that this guest was really Eliyahu HaNavi! Join us to hear how one act of kindness brought the greatest blessing, the birth of the Baal Shem Tov and how we, too, can open our hearts to others just like Avraham Avinu did.

Travel back thousands of years to meet Avraham and Sarah, two extraordinary people whose journey began with a single word: “Go.” They left everything behind to follow Hashem’s call, spreading kindness and faith everywhere they went. In their tent, guests from every direction found food, warmth, and a message about the One G-d who made the world. Through moments of courage, challenge, and hope, Hashem promised them a family as countless as the stars in the sky.

In a sparkling palace filled with gardens, fountains, and golden light, a wise king has a big question: Where did the world come from? Only the great Rabbi can help him understand. But when an inkwell tips over and a beautiful painting appears, the king discovers a surprising truth, that just as the tiny picture couldn’t appear by accident, the whole world is a masterpiece created by Hashem.

Long ago, the world became a very sad place. People forgot about Hashem and stopped being kind. But one man, Noach, stayed good and honest. Hashem told him to build a giant teivah, a huge boat, to save his family and all the animals from a great flood. In this episode, sail along with Noach as he takes care of all the animals, and rain pours for forty days and nights. Discover Hashem’s rainbow promise and the powerful message that even one good person can change the world.

Before there was anything, there was Hashem. Then came light, sky, trees, animals, and people; each one created with love and purpose. Discover how Adam and Chava were the first people in Gan Eden and what happened when they made a choice that changed everything.

We’re in the middle of Sukkot; the festival of joy, singing, and shaking the lulav and etrog. But tonight’s story isn’t about just any etrog… it’s about one very special fruit that carried the fragrance of Gan Eden itself! How could an ordinary-looking etrog smell like Heaven? Listen to find out!