by Les Schachter
Open the next chapter of wonder and wisdom. More Tales of the Magid continues the tradition of original Jewish folklore and fantasy, bringing new stories that are by turns mystical, moving, and delightfully unexpected.
In these pages, you’ll encounter a spice box that once belonged to the angel Gabriel, a father’s spirit returning to help his son complete the Yom Kippur prayers, and even a dybbuk that takes up residence in a hot dog cart on the Coney Island boardwalk. Each tale is rooted in a centuries-old heritage of moral storytelling, reimagined for today’s readers—children and adults alike.
Whether you’re drawn to the mystical, the heartfelt, or the gently humorous, these stories invite you to explore deeper questions of faith, family, and purpose. Step inside, turn the page, and let More Tales of the Magid lead you further into a world where the eternal and the everyday meet!
My name is Les Schachter. I also go by Ari Lev Ben Binyamin. The choice, my friend, is yours....
I've always been fascinated by the Magidim. A Magid is a Jewish itinerant preacher, particularly active in 17th and 18th-century Poland and Russia, who specialized in narrating Torah stories, delivering moral instruction, and offering words of comfort and hope to communities. Unlike rabbis, who typically focused on ritual and legal matters, magidim served as popular preachers responsible for widespread religious and spiritual education. The term also has a mystical meaning in Kabbalah, referring to a heavenly messenger, angel, or a soul who communicates mystical knowledge to a living person, often through dreams or visions.
by Les Schachter