A Purim to Remember

What’s the craziest Purim costume you ever saw? The most unusual mishloach manos? Seven writers share their favorite Purim memories, milestones, and even miracles

Jolly Solly: Life of the Party

No jugglers! No balloon artists! And a spotted towhee that couldn’t even do any tricks! This carnival looked set to be a woeful washout

The Secret Child: Chapter 7

“The horses!” Yonah screamed, pointing towards the wagon. The horses had inexplicably started going wild, bucking up and down with terror.

Win or Lose: Chapter 17

Bentzi and the Mystery in the Museum: Chapter 20

“Let’s stand farther away this time,” suggested Yom Tov, “and pretend to be busy with something else, and then maybe — Hey! What’s that?”

Jr. Tales: Money Talks

The Secret Child: Chapter 6

“Sometimes I forget how young you are, Eliezer. But do not fear. Abba hired a special bodyguard to stay with you during the entire bar mitzvah celebration!”

Win or Lose: Chapter 16

Yitzy felt like a whole family of butterflies was doing jumping jacks inside his stomach. Why were his parents here? Why did they look so worried?

Bentzi and the Mystery in the Museum: Chapter 19

I didn’t have to keep track of anyone who was already there. I had to watch the door to see if one of the suspects arrived

Bricks and Ladders: Chapter 48

I think of the thousands of families in Stonesworth that make up Tamara’s world, and it is heartbreaking that she doesn’t know another family like ours

Jolly Solly: Cold, Hard Cash

“Daddy! Guess what! Mr. Krankowitz is becoming rich. He got a letter from a company about diamonds in Antarctica. Maybe you can get rich as well”

The Secret Child: Chapter 5

Yonah winced as he tried adjusting himself higher onto the bed. “I’m just not so smart. But you know what? I’d wrestle a bear again for sure”