The Succah Contest

Izzy Abrahmson's The Village Life Podcast

#Audio Drama #Izzy Abrahmsons

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4 years ago 13:10

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Every year, The Village has a succah contest. And every year, Reb Cantor, the merchant wins. This year, he's decided to make it a little more interesting by offering a prize…

13 episodes

The Succah Contest

Izzy Abrahmson's The Village Life Podcast

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published 4 years ago

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Every year, The Village has a succah contest. And every year, Reb Cantor, the merchant wins. This year, he's decided to make it a little more interesting by offering a prize…

13 episodes

#Audio Drama #Izzy Abrahmsons

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The Marital Artist 25:39

30 weeks ago25:39

25:39

Few people dare to travel in The Black Forest known as the Schvartzvald… except Doodle, the village orphan. One day, while wandering, Doodle meets a fearsome stranger… and, as often happens in the village, confusion reigns. This episode happens long after the events in THE COUNCIL OF WISE WOMEN and THE BROTHERS SCHLEMIEL…

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Spring Breaks Up 10:15

2 years ago10:15

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Winters in the village are cold and hard. Everyone welcomes the signs of spring…

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Behind Closed Doors 12:21

3 years ago12:21

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Marriages are blessings. They can also produce anxiety and fear. In this episode, a young girl shares her pre-wedding jitters with her mother, and learns a long-hidden secret.

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The Village Butcher 12:15

4 years ago12:15

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What happens when the butcher develops a conscience? A thoughtful and eloquent story about respect, integrity and consequences.

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Winter Blessings Live-on-Zoom tour Nov 28, Dec 4 and 5 1:11

4 years ago1:11

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A Hanukkah program for the whole family. Stories song and conversation. It's free, donations accepted or buy a book. Book your tickets at https://izzyabe.com/tour

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The Contest 12:06

4 years ago12:06

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You may have heard a version of the story, "Rachel the Wise." It is a wonderful story, but widely considered a myth. Not at all. The original wise Rachel was Rachel Cohen, a young girl from The Village. In this story, she pits her wits against wise Rabbi Sarnoff from the neighboring village of Smyrna.…

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Fear and Loafing in The Village 13:52

4 years ago13:52

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Reb Stein, the baker, is frustrated. He's never heard the phrase, "That's the way the cookie crumbles."

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Winter Blessings Book Release and Signing Announcement 2:47

4 years ago2:47

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We’re celebrating the release of the book Winter Blessings , on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Eleven stories and a novella of village life, it includes visits with Rabbi Kibbitz, Mrs. Chaipul, Reb Cantor, Doodle, Rachel Cohen and more. Izzy Abrahmson and I will be doing a reading and book signing at Stillwater Books in Pawtucket Rhode Island on Sunday, October 17 at 2 pm. Winter Blessings is a perfect gift for friends and family or for yourself. It will make a great present for Chanukah Christmas, Kwanza, Ramadan, Diwali, Solstice or the New Year. Find it at https://books2read.com/winter-blessings…

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The Village With The Round Square 10:19

4 years ago10:19

10:19

Where did The Village get it's name? And what's with The Round Village Square? A bit of village history.

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The Succah Contest 13:10

4 years ago13:10

13:10

Every year, The Village has a succah contest. And every year, Reb Cantor, the merchant wins. This year, he's decided to make it a little more interesting by offering a prize…

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The Village Golem 10:41

4 years ago10:41

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After a long and lovely summer, no one enjoys the first day of school – including the teacher. In The Village, Rabbi Yohon Abrahms is the only teacher, and every year his students play pranks. This year, however, it's the Rabbi's turn to play a trick…

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A Better Place 15:47

4 years ago15:47

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Even a place as nice as the village can grow old and stale. Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year, is a time for thought and reflection. In The Village, however, sometimes thought isn't enough. You need to act…

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The Village Musicians 14:15

4 years ago14:15