The Book is Here
Five words put my daughter to sleep every night. They work like magic.
I don't say them. She does. What are they? "Daddy, tell me a story."
What makes stories so powerful? Let me explain by telling a story.
Once upon a time a man named Truth walked around town. He looked down and out. People ignored him. They turned away. He felt frustrated.
Then he saw into friend "Story." Story dressed beautifully: Rich, luxurious clothes. A top hat and scarf.
Everyone came up to Story. They asked him questions and listened to his answers. He seemed to know just what to say to every person.
Truth then went up to Story and started complaining to him. "Why doesn't anyone listen to me," he asked. "What I have to say is so important."
Story answered, "The problem is not with you, dear Truth. It is with your appearance. If you would take the time to dress up, as I do, people would listen to you."
Truth understood. From then, he started to dress like Story.
And people started to listen to him. Even when they didn't like what Truth had to say, they listened. And they understood.
The best teachers know Truth tastes best with Story. And they know that stories reveal the deepest human truths.
Jewish tradition is filled with storytellers, as I explain in chapter five of my book on the Jewishness of Jesus. Indeed, a Jewish proverb teaches that God created the world because God loves stories.
Stories fill us with wonder, and truth.
Now tell me: What is your favorite story? Just hit reply and let me know.
Rabbi Evan Moffic
Congregation Solel
1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States
Rabbi Evan Moffic
Rabbi Evan Moffic
Congregation Solel1301 Clavey Road
Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States
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