Numu Jewish Bedtime Stories

Right now, we’re in a very special time called Aseret Yemei Teshuvah; the Ten Days of Teshuvah, when Hashem is especially close to us. On Yom Kippur, we read the story of Yonah and the city of Nineveh. Hashem asks Yonah to warn the people to change their ways, but Yonah tries to run away, but he can’t escape Hashem! Swallowed by a giant fish, Yonah learns to listen, and the people of Nineveh do tr...

When curious Dovi hears a fire bugle for the first time, he thinks he’s found the secret to stopping fires; until his plan goes up in smoke! This exciting story teaches a powerful lesson about the shofar on Rosh Hashanah: it’s not just a sound, it’s a wake-up call to return to Hashem and become our best selves.

A long time ago, in a world full of wooden and stone idols, a curious boy named Avraham asked big questions: Who really made the sun, the moon, the stars, and the wind? While others bowed to statues, Avraham watched, wondered, and searched for the truth. With clever thinking and a brave heart, he discovered Hashem, the One true Creator and even showed his father that idols were powerless. This is...

What does real strength look like? In this story, we meet Rabbi Hillel; a man who stayed peaceful and gentle no matter what. Even when someone shouted silly questions just to upset him, Hillel never lost his temper. Instead, he answered with patience and kindness. Listen and discover how choosing calm over anger can bring light and peace into the world.

In a frozen Siberian prison camp, far from his family and home, Rabbi Mendel Futerfas, Reb Mendel, found light in the darkest place. Surrounded by cold, hunger, and loneliness, he remembered the Baal Shem Tov’s teaching: everything we see or hear can teach us how to serve Hashem. One day, Hashem sent him a surprising teacher: a circus tightrope walker! From him, Reb Mendel learned a powerful lesso...

The month of Elul has arrived… and something in the air feels different. In Elul, Hashem, our great King, is not far away in a palace with guards and gates; He’s right here with us, in the field, smiling and listening to every word we say. In this weeks episode we will hear the famous parable of The King in the Field and visit a cozy shtetl where the sound of the shofar, acts of kindness, and simp...

What would you do if you had everything; wealth, power, even royal blood, but felt something was missing? This is the true story of Onkelos, the Roman prince who gave it all up to follow Hashem and become a Jew. When soldiers came to arrest him, they left changed forever. Why? Because Onkelos didn’t fight with swords, he used kindness, wisdom, and the power of truth.

What’s more important; making a lot of money or letting your father sleep peacefully? In tonight’s story, The Key Under the Pillow , we meet Dama, a kind and respectful son who teaches us the true meaning of Kibbud Av Va’em, honoring our parents. When two rabbis come to buy a rare jewel from a kind man named Dama, he has the chance to make a lot of money, but only if he wakes his sleeping father....

When Moriah finds a dollar on the sidewalk, she thinks it’s her lucky day, until two tiny voices begin to whisper in her mind. One tells her to keep it. The other gently urges her to do the right thing. What will she choose? With help from her father and a story about a rope holding up a grand chandelier, Moriah discovers that even small choices can make a big difference.

Tonight’s story is about Tisha B’Av, the saddest day in the Jewish calendar; a day when we remember the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, Hashem’s holy home. But why was the Temple destroyed? It all began with a party and a mistake. Through the story of Bar Kamtza, we learn how not to treat others. But when we choose Ahavat Chinam - kindness, forgiveness, and love without reason; we help rebuild...

The sky was dry, the people were worried, and everyone needed help. The people turned to Choni HaMe’agel, a man known for his close connection to Hashem. But Choni didn’t just pray, he stood firm inside a circle and asked Hashem for rain with all his heart. Join us for a story that teaches us to keep praying, keep hoping, and know that Hashem is always listening.

During the Three Weeks, we remember a very sad time; the destruction of the Beit HaMikdash, Hashem’s special home. But did you know? Every mitzvah we do helps rebuild it. Tonight, Yonah discovers just how powerful his kind choices can be; one glowing brick at a time.

Yosef wasn’t a rich man, but he had something even more precious; his deep love for Shabbos. Every week, he used whatever money he had to buy something special, trusting that Hashem would always take care of him. And one week… He did, in the most surprising way!

The rabbi was late. Really late. He had an important meeting and was rushing to catch a train… until a cheerful old man showed up at his door with way too many stories and way too many baby names ! But just when it seemed like everything was going wrong, Hashem’s plan was going exactly right. Is it really just a delay… or is it a miracle in disguise?

Tonight’s story is all about one of the most beloved heroes in Jewish history - Dovid HaMelech! From fighting the mighty Goliot with just a slingshot to hiding in a cave and being saved by a tiny spider, Dovid shows us that bravery doesn’t come from being big or loud; it comes from trusting Hashem.

What happens when everyone believes a rumor… even if it isn’t true? This week’s story from Parshat Shelach tells of twelve men sent to explore Eretz Yisrael; but only two, Yehoshua and Kalev, stood up for the truth and chose to trust in Hashem. It’s a story about being brave, thinking for yourself, and remembering that Hashem is always with you.

Sometimes, life doesn’t go the way we want. But in tonight’s story, two very wise rabbis remind us that Hashem is always watching over us. Come hear the amazing adventures of Rabbi Akiva and Nachum Ish Gamzu, and discover how a big “oops” can turn into the biggest blessing of all.

In the desert, the Jewish people didn’t have a map—they had Hashem. This week’s parsha, Beha’alotcha, teaches us how Hashem’s cloud led the way, how maan fell each day, and how even today, Hashem is still guiding each of us. With two warm stories about trust and miracles, this episode will remind you that Hashem is always with you, every step of the way.

In "The Unhappy King" we meet a king who has everything, castles, toys, parties, but still feels empty inside. When nothing seems to cheer him up, a wise old man arrives with a powerful message: true happiness comes not from what we get, but from what we give. Join us as the king discovers the joy of kindness, the power of helping others, and how even the smallest good deed can light up...

This week is Parshat Naso, the longest parsha in the whole Torah! We’ll learn about Birkat Kohanim, the special blessing that the Kohanim give to the Jewish people. One of these brachot is the blessing of peace. Join us a we hear the story of Lea and Sarah, two best friends who are divided by a fight and reunited by one small step across a bridge. With the help of wise Safta Rachel, they learn tha...

Travel back over 3,000 years to the foot of Har Sinai, where the Jewish people stood together, young, old, and even each of us and our children of future generations, to receive the most precious gift: the Torah. In this episode, you’ll hear how the children became the guarantors of the Torah, why we celebrate Shavuot with sweet dairy treats, and how the great sage Hillel showed incredible love fo...

Sometimes, we forget that we’re never truly alone. Join David and Eitan as are out for a sunny stroll, sharing snacks and stories until they come across a delicious apple tree and face a tricky choice. Should David take just one apple when no one’s looking? But wait… is no one really looking? Even when no one else sees, Hashem is watching, not just to see what we do, but because He loves us and be...

This week, we explore Parshat Behar-Bechukotai and discover an incredible mitzvah, Shemittah, the Shabbat of the land! Just like we rest every seven days, the land in Israel rests every seven years. But what happens when farmers stop planting for a whole year? Join us as we learn about Hashem’s amazing promise… and hear the true story of the farmers of Komemiyut who trusted Hashem, planted old, wo...

What happens when everyone waits for "someone else" to step up? In tonight's episode, hear about a small, bustling village preparing for a royal visit. When each person thinks, "Eh, someone else will do it," they learn a powerful lesson about responsibility, kindness, and doing their part.

Tonight is Lag Ba'omer - a night of bonfires, songs, and celebration! Join us for a story that begins with a shepherd named Akiva, who didn’t know even the Alef-Bet but grew to become one of the greatest Rabbis of all time. How did he go from leading sheep in the hills to teaching thousands of students? And how did his student, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, bring the deep, hidden light of Torah to...