Mini Minisode 1: Why Do We Celebrate Rosh Hashanah?

Introducing Have I Got A Story For You!: Where can you find brave mice, trips to the moon, bagel burgers and more? In every episode of Have I Got A Story For You your family can enjoy an updated version of a classic Jewish folktale. Have I Got A Story For You is produced by PJ Library, a progra... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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004: A Whisker of Magic: Mara and Malka are sisters with a lot in common, including a tendency to lose their tempers. To help the girls get along, Mama Mouse sends them on an epic quest. Will the sisters find shalom bayit, peace in the home? Will they steal a whisker from a cat?... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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012: The Purim Story (For Kids): Purim is a holiday marked by joyous activities. We dress up in our favorite costumes, share gifts of food with friends, give charity to those in need, have a festive meal with family and friends, and read a story (PJ Library’s favorite activity) – specif... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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003: Moon Station One: It's 70 years in the future and Judi and Daniel are tasked with helping NASA's most brilliant, but curmeoudgenly, scientist, Doctor Michael J. Epstein as he manages Moon Station One. Dr. Epstein thinks Moon Station One is too crowded with eight other peo... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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002: Two Sisters: Amy and Emily are sisters, and best friends. They're alike in every way except that one of them has lots of pets while the other has lots of allergies. When each sister decides to surprise the other, lots of late night antics eventually help the pair fin... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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005: Yitzi, The Trusty Tractor: Sarah gets a lot of work done with the help of her trusty tractor, Yitzi. And every Friday night they rest in the fields together to enjoy Shabbat. When times get tough, Sarah has to sell Yitzi. Luckily her best friend, Farmer Madge, buys him -- but what... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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006: Rena's Restaurant Reviews: Jake and Misha are best friends eating at their favorite restaurant when Rena, the coolest food vlogger on SuperTube enters. When the restaurant owner is cruel to a poor man, Craig, Rena intervenes to teach everyone what it really means to be a mensch. E... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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010: Bonus Episode - Where are They Now?: Surprise! It's a bonus episode of Have I Got a Story For You! Today Rita Toomey catches up with Isaac and Chef from episode 9, "The Missing Ingredient." Are they still cooking together? Or has Isaac returned to his old grumpy, lonely self? We'll find out... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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017: Al Learns About Shavuot: Rita Toomey's favorite holiday, Shavuot, is coming up -- but her trusty audio engineer Al, doesn't know much about it. Listen in as Rita and Al get together via video chat for a cheesecake baking session and a quick run-down of Shavuot history and tradit... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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014: Sweet-Town Rivals: Life is perfect for the candy-loving fairies of Sweet-Town! Well, except for the presence of a colony of stinky, mushroom-loving trolls at the edge of the neighborhood. Fairies and trolls have never gotten along – that’s just the way it is. But a young f... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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019: The Sweetest Sound: What is the sweetest sound in the world? A perfectly tuned harp? A 25 piece klezmer band? A local scream-grind sensation? Join Rita and world famous rockers Kreplach Riot, as they search for the perfect opening act. Will they find it? Or will picky front... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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016: Al Learns The Four Questions: Rita Toomey and Al the engineer are wrapping up the mini-season when Al admits that he doesn't know the Four Questions. Rita and a friend from PJ Library (pjlibrary.org) help Al get seder-ready. Episode Credits Have I Got a Story For You is a production ... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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007: Miracle Bread: Harry and Betty don't have much, but they have each other and their community. The couple don't want anyone worrying about their lack of challah on Friday nights, so they design a very creative ruse -- but one day, something positively magical happens an... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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008: Special Agent: David King: David King is a nine year-old special agent in the midst of a quest for... something. Who is he running from? Why? And what happened to cousin Jen, the previous game champion? And why are big brothers so sneaky? Have I Got a Story For You is a producti... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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018: The People Vs The Wind: The residents of Haverton are furious -- the wind is messing up all of their plans and ruining everyone's day! From lost balloons to spoiled cakes to popped kick balls, the townspeople want justice, and that's where Rita Toomey and Judge Solomon come in.... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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011: The Hanukkah Story (for Kids): In the final episode of Season 1, Rita Toomey shares the story of Hanukkah with Al, the sound engineer. Listen in for a humorous, and kid-friendly, version of the miracle of Hanukkah and the triumph of the Maccabees. As a bonus, your family will also fin... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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001: The Truth About Cats and Dogs: Cat and Dog are best friends, happily living in the garden of Eden. But one day Cat decides to live in a house with Adam and Eve. When Dog decides to join Cat, the friends have their very first disagreement. Episode Credits Have I Got a Story For You is ... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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013: The Passover Story For Kids (mini-sode): Instead of a full episode, this week we're trying something new with a short version of the Exodus story. Told in 10 brief passages to the sound of soothing music, this is a wonderful family-friendly version of the story, perfect for pre-naptime or right... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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021: Og Goes Rogue: Meet Og the Giant! He's a former king of Bashan, obsessed with bagels, and on a mission to rescue some animals--with the help of his new friend Dr. Noa and Rita Toomey. Grab your fanny pack, a box of egg matzah, and some comfy sandals as the Have I Got a... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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009: The Missing Ingredient: Isaac has everything - a sprawling mansion, a private chef, a sweet car... but he can't figure out how his friend Ruthie, who lives in a small studio, makes the best food he's ever eaten. Will Isaac learn Ruthie's secret? What IS the missing ingredient?T... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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015: The Passover Pirate: Claire and Jamie open the door to welcome guests to their seder and Rita Toomey walks in – followed by a pirate! Find out what happens when a bearded scallywag leads the hunt for the afikomen. Episode Credits Have I Got a Story For You is a production of... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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022: Carly's Cupcakes: Carly makes beautiful, delicious, inventive, cupcakes in her bakery. Carlotta keeps the synagogue running and dreams of trying one of Carly's cupcakes, but doesn't have the money to splurge on sweet treats. When the two cross paths, a sweet tale of tzeda... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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Mini Minisode 1: Why Do We Celebrate Rosh Hashanah?: Welcome to the first mini mini-sode of Have I Got a Story For You! This week a special guest from a recent episode is here to answer a listener question. Eden wants to know: "Why do we celebrate Rosh Hashanah?" Listen along to learn. And if your family i... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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Mini Minisode 3: What Is Shemini Atzeret?: Listener Addison has heard of a Jewish holiday where people pray for rain. Rabbi Naomi is here to give the scoop on Shemini Atzeret, one of the holidays right after Sukkot. Learn more at pjlibrary.org/holidays by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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Audiobook: The Sabbath Lion: In this Algerian folktale, Yosef is determined to keep the Sabbath -- even though he is in the middle of a dangerous desert journey. But he knows he’ll be all right because he is getting help from a powerful friend.The Sabbath Lion, written by Howard Sch... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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Audiobook: The Mouse Who Danced The Hora: Tillie Mouscovitz lives in the walls of a synagogue. She normally stays out of sight, but the joy of a wedding party dancing the hora lures her out. After all, it’s a mitzvah to dance at a wedding! Will Tillie be allowed to join in entertaining the bride... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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Mini Minisode 2: Why Do We Eat Pomegranates On Rosh Hashanah?: It's time for another mini minisode. Today, trusty engineer Al, is on hand to answer a listener question from Tali. Take a listen to learn more about the tradition of eating pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah. Check out PJ Library's free digital and print-at-... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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020: Tali Under the Table: Have you ever felt as ornery as an ostrich? Or as prickly as a porcupine? In a very special episode, Rita Toomey reads the book Tali Under the Table, written by Tamar Weiss-Gabbay. When Tali is angry and refuses to join everyone seated at the table fo... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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Replay: The Clever Thief: Rita Toomey has a recipe for "day off nachos" ready to share with a skateboarding piglet friend. Do you have a special family story and classic dish that's beloved by your guests? Tell us all about it!PJ Library is partnering with the Jewish Food Society... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

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024: Iron Mom: Tag along with Rita Toomey to follow the adventures of Iron Mom, the world's greatest superhero! From epic battles with out of this world villains, to Shabbat dinner with the kids, Iron Mom does it all. But why does she keep sneaking out on Sundays in di... by PJ Library Presents: Have I Got A Story For You!

23 min listen

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