Jewish Audio Theater with Heshy Riesel

Rabbi Marcus Lehmann and the Train to Berlin 2

A story from The Storyteller series by Nissan Mindel inspires this historical fiction.It's 1800s Mainz, Germany, where religious Jews are pressured to live under the authority of liberal Jews who reject Maamad Har Sinai and the observance of the Torah Laws. Rabbi Marcus Lehmann petitions the Education Minister of Berlin to officially recognize an independent Orthodox community. But everything hinges on one thing—a sudden critical debate with the leader of the reform movement.
Rabbi Lehmann was successful in Mainz, getting official recognition in 1877

ONE BY LAND, TWO BY CHANUKA PART 1

One by Land, Two by Chanukah is a historical fiction adventure set on the eve of the American Revolution. While the Mendez family and a handful of other characters are fictional, most of the figures and events—including Paul Revere's famous ride—are drawn from history.
The story explores a perspective often overlooked: that many of the ideals that helped shape the American Revolution and Western civilization—human dignity, moral responsibility, justice, equality before the law, and the belief that all people are created in the image of G-d—have deep roots in Jewish teachings. At a time when Jews were frequently portrayed as outsiders or negative influences, this story highlights how Jewish values helped lay the moral foundation for the freedoms that would transform the Western world.
Blending suspense, history, and Chanukah symbolism, this fictional tale offers a fresh look at the revolutionary ideals that changed history.
The Hebrews have done more to civilize men than any other nation. If I were an atheist, and believed blind eternal fate, I should still believe that fate had ordained the Jews to be the most essential instrument for civilizing the nations.
John Adams
For more on this topic read World Perfect by Rabbi Ken Spiro.
Would like to thank 
Rifky Saks. playing Mrs Mendez
Tiffy Saks playing Miriam Mendez
Moshe Fox playing young Ezra
Gabi and Elisha  Shick playing Rebecca and Levi
Shmuel Eliezer Bistritz playing teen Ezra
Eli Hertz playing Lt Col Smith and Captain Leslie
 

ONE BY LAND TWO BY CHANUKA, PART 2

"Patriotism is as much a virtue as justice... What shining examples of Patriotism do we behold in Joshua, Samuel, Maccabeus, and all the illustrious princes, captains and prophets among the Jews!"  Benjamin Rush, Pennsylvania delegate to the Continental Congress and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
The exciting conclusion of One by land two by sea.
General Gage failed, was replaced by another general, and returned to England in disgrace.
Dr Joseph Warren died 2 months later, June 17th, during the Battle of Bunker Hill. He was 34.
 

THE CZAR AND THE SOLDIER

Dmitry found favor in the eyes of the feared and dreaded Czar Nicholas I. He was brave, well-liked, and most importantly, a quick-witted thinker.
He was being trained in the Czar's most secret elite service. The Czar was ready to promote Dmitry, but something was discovered in the files that was going to change everything for everyone.
Military service was made compulsory for Jews in Russia in 1827, the age for the draft being established as between 12 and 25 years. Some were as young as 8. The objective of the Russian authorities was to alienate the cantonist children from their own people and religion.
For more info on this topic
https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/cantonists
I used information for this story from the book The Cantonists: The Jewish Children's Army of the Tsar
by Larry Domnitch 

The B H Zone: The ARCH ENEMY

 
Dave was touring Rome and suddenly went on a mission to find his baby's pacifier. He became intrigued by a confrontation at the Arch of Titus between a tour guide and a young Jewish boy. He found something else that he did not realize he had lost.
It is said that the victors write history.
But this is not necessarily true when it comes to Jewish history, as you will find out in this episode of the Bein Hashmoshos Zone.

The B H Zone: The Generous Miser

Young Shmilik, the only son of elderly parents, has been taken by the Russian army. The general said 5000 rubles would get him released. Only Mr Holtzer, the wealthy land baron could help. But he is never interested to help others.
The Rebbe has a plan, but Shmilik's parents and the townspeople do not understand the Rebbe's actions.

KIDDUSH NOT FOR SALE

Yossel said no to Russian General Rumyansev, a Russian war hero. No business on Shabbos. The General learns to respect Yossel.
 I picked this time and place because it fits the narrative of the Partition of Poland and General Rumyansev. 
Surprisingly, many years later, General Rumyansev's son helped build a shul in that village. This makes sense in light of the story.

THE ART OF THE SOFER 4: THE FINAL CHAPTER

Dovid has been discovered by Bernadino of Siena, who has arranged for Alfonso Camenero to return him to his friend, the Archbishop of Burgos.
Dr. Sababto defends Dovid against Bernadino to prevent Alfonso from returning Dovid to Spain. The Count also has a plan to keep Dovid in Brescia. But Bernadino of Siene has the Duke and the Pope's support. 
It does not look good, and Pedro is working on another escape.
The conclusion of the Art of the Sofer