About the Author


Nesanel Yoel Safran

Nesanel Yoel Safran is a writer, chef, and a teacher/student of Jewish spirituality. He blends these assorted vocations on his blog, Soul Foodie, where you can join him on mystical cooking adventures and glean practical wisdom for the kitchen – and for living. https://soulfoodiecom.wordpress.com/


Parsha: Say Something

Parsha: Family Parsha V'Zot HaBracha

Parsha: In the Beginning

Parsha: Positive Transitions

Sticky Situation

A High Holiday ethical dilemma to read and discuss with your kids.

Sticky Situation

A High Holiday ethical dilemma to read and discuss with your kids.

Family Trees: A TuB'shvat Story for Kids

We can learn alot of things from trees. One thing is patience.

Dressed for Success: Sukkot Story for Kids

How would you feel if you were invited to the home of one of the richest families in the world?

Step Right Up

A Rosh Hashana Story

Taking the Cake

Bread isn't the only thing that can get puffy. People also sometimes puff themselves up by bragging and acting conceited. Matzah teaches us to un-puff ourselves.

Wheel of Fortune: A Purim Story

Sometimes things that seem bad are really God's hidden ways of giving us something good.

Chanukah Family Parsha: The Package Deal

Physical beauty and power is best used to express higher values.

Dropping the Mask

In our story, two boys drop their masks to reveal their true selves and are happy they did it.

Sudden Reversal

Is Purim just a fun-filled holiday? Or is it something more?

Family Parsha_

We all love beauty. But what makes something or someone beautiful?

Fixing the World: Rosh Hashana Family Parsha

In our story a girl makes a change for the better, and is glad she did.

The Family Parsha on Yom Kippur

That Takes the Cake

The Magic Bus: Yom Kippur Family Parsha

Find out how two friends experience the joy of forgiveness.

The Family Parsha on Rosh Hashanah

A Tale of Two Fishes

The Card Trick: Rosh Hashana Family Parsha

Rosh Hashana
Family Parsha

Shavuot Family Parsha

A story and discussion questions for parents and kids about Shavuot and the importance of unity.

Faith Healing

A father's struggle with faith amidst loss and pain.

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