The Mitzvah to Halt from Work

The marriage of a young adherent of Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polonne is threatened by opposition to Hassidism. Until an elderly Count tells an incredible story...

"Ushemartem et HaMatzot" - The Laws of Baking Matzot

The Passover Guests Who Would Not Leave

The father took the volume in his hand and opened it. “Toldot Yaakov Yosef” by Rabbi Yaakov Yosef of Polonne, the foremost disciple of the Holy Baal Shem Tov. He was seized with horror, for his son-in-law belonged to the sect of the Hassidim.

Clearing Out All Chametz

When the rabbi asked if he did not fear being caught by the police, the merchant said that it was worth the risk in order to earn a living. Furthermore, he had full confidence in his ability to attain and sell smuggled goods without getting caught.

Ushemartem et HaMatzot

The Laws of Baking Matzot