Mottel's Fiddle: Part 1

Radzyn

As Shabbos nears, something in Radzyn is very, very wrong. Read more Radzyn stories at http://www.RadzynStories.com. Musical composition by Casey O'Neil: https://soundcloud.com/casey-oneil-3 Glossary of terms used in this episode: (For a complete list along with illustrations, visit http://radzynstories.com/glossary/index.html) Tallis (n) A large white shawl, with eight strings hanging from each of its four corners. Worn during the morning prayers, and transported to and from shul in a dedicated bag. Shul (n) The most important building in Radzyn. It's where every man, woman, and child goes to pray. Also where the whiskey and Torah scrolls are housed. Shabbos (n) The Sabbath. All work is forbidden, and so perfectly refelcts the work done throughout the preceding week. Minyan (n) A quorum of ten or more Jewish men; required for communal prayer. A special force is created when one minyan gathers, and very often leads to arguments with the minyan closest by. Maa'riv (n) The evening prayer. Many Radzyners mutter it with droopy eyes before bed, but some make sure not to say it until the sun is about to rise. Erev Shabbos (n) Friday, the eve of Shabbos. Anxieties run high, as do prices. Yidden (n) Plural of "yid," the pious, striving, and caring members of the Chosen Nation. While not everybody can be a Jew, anybody can be a yid. Shaloshshudes (n) The third meal of shabbos, coinciding with the setting sun. Typical delicacies specific to this meal include, but are not limited to: egg salad.