Ahead of the High Holidays, Master Storyteller Rabbi Sholem Perl of Los Angeles takes you back to the 12th century, bringing to life the story of Reb Amnon of Mainz, with spectacular sound effects and music.
Rabbi Sholem Perl’s passion for storytelling is sparked with the hope that it will strengthen the Emunah and Yiras Shamayim of our youth today. Often asked when his next recording will be made, Rabbi Perl produced an audio recording “The Story of Reb Amnon”.
The Story of Reb Amnon is sponsored by Dr. Daniel and Eileen Wohlgelernter of Los Angeles in Honor of a complete Refuah Shelaimah for his dear mother, Chaya Leah Bas Malka. May Hashem Bentch Chaya Leah Bas Malka with a speedy and complete recovery, and a Ksivoh V’Chasima Tiova L’Shana Toiva U’mesuka!
אגרות קודש הרבי ח”ט ע’ סה.
“במה שהעתיק מספרים שקדמוהו שר’ אמנון פסק דינו במה שיענישוהו הנה צריך עיון אם אמיתי הוא כי אסור לחבול בעצמו וידוע שכמה ענינים בשלשלת הקבלה מפוקפקים ולא אמיתים וכמובא בכמה מקומות”
Where is it in talks and tales? Couldn’t find it.
“Ein odom chovel ess atzmo”. That does not apply to Reb Amnon who was a tzadik and did so to avoid a greater punishment he felt he deserved in the world to come. And this is no different then another tzadik in the Gemmoro called Choni hameagel Who accepted upon himself a punishment in order to avoid something worse -The lack of rain much needed in eretz Yisroel at that time.
Rabbi Perl you have your thumb on the pulse of todays kids….we are up against strong forces!! Kol Hakavod….
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I learned this story in Bais Rivkah every year. This story left an indelible impression on me to remain steadfast to Yiddishkeit. Thank you Rabbi Perl for telling it in a way that will have a lasting effect on our kids- ….who need to learn these lessons that our past generations took for granted…how to have Mesiras Nefesh for Yiddishkeit. KEEP THEM COMING!!
It’s in talks and tales number 10 volume 3, which went through merkos office and the Rebbe.
Igros Kodesh, chelek 9, page 65.
Please forward this information further especially to the schools.
I heard that the Rebbe said that this story may not have happened the way it is told.
Oh, my best Rebbe Perl, how fond are my memories of you teaching me in Yeshiva. I am not sure, if I would have survived Yeshiva, if it wasn’t for you. Your teaching was exciting, and always looked forward to story time, at the ending of class. I don’t work in Chinuch, but take my hat off to those who do. Especially to the best Rebbe on earth! Hatzlocha Rabbo to my beloved Rebbe and Mentor Rabbi Sholom Perl.
Chaim S.
Crown Heights
Bus I think the rebbe rejected this version of the story.