Jewish Storytelling


I take great pleasure in sharing stories from the Jewish tradition with people of all ages. From the days when I hung on my grandmother’s every word, to today when I tell stories to my Hebrew school classes, I have reveled in the magic of stories and recognized their power to teach and to inspire. Trained in Jewish storytelling by maggid Yitzhak Buxbaum, I can tailor programs for any time of year or occasion. The programs listed below are a sampling of what I have to offer.



CLICK HERE to listen to audio samples from my storytelling CDs.

for High Holidays

MIRACLES, MONSTERS, AND MELODIES

Beginning with a visit from the Queen of Sheba to try and outsmart King Solomon, to a miraculous tale of Rosh Hashanah prayers answered, on the island of Majorca, to the fantastical Rabbi Nachman fairy tale The Lost Princess, to a selection of Sukkot stories ranging from Biblical times to 19th century Ukraine, with holiday melodies interspersed throughout, this set takes audiences on a magical journey through the themes of the Days of Awe.

Year-Round

THE WISDOM OF DREAMS

Can dreams really come true? These beautiful tales tell of instances when dreams aided Jewish people in holy tasks. The Baal Shem Tov dreams of King David’s original scroll, and sets out to find it in Turkey, guided only by dreams. A female rabbi in 16th Century Afghanistan saves a town from disaster when she follows the advice of a dream. Perhaps your dreams speak truth if your aim is true…

for Channukah

THE POWER OF LIGHT

These tales of wonder and modern-day miracles, written by Isaac Bashevis Singer, will delight audiences of all ages around Chanukkah time.

for Passover

ELIJAH’S MAGIC BOX

Every year at the seder we pour a cup for Elijah the Prophet. Does he come any other time of year? Each of these stories concerns this mysterious figure and his habit of turning up in disguise when he is least expected!