About this episode

The episode discusses a Chassidic parable related to Tisha B'av and the concept of exile through the story of a Ukrainian villager seeking medical help.

A Ukrainian villager had a pain in his hand. Three visits to the country doctor didn't help at all. He finally traveled to the big city and scheduled an appointment with the big professor... This is an old Chassidic parable that explains Tisha B'av and exile.

People in this episode

Host: Lazer Brody

Topics covered

• Chassidic parable
• Tisha B'av
• exile
• spirituality
• healing

Keywords

• Tisha B'av
• exile
• Chassidic parable
• healing
• Ukraine
• Israel

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Israel, Ukraine

More episodes of Emuna Beams

• Old Charlie the Gatekeeper · July 19, 2026 · 7 min
• The Mind's Eye: Rebbe Nachman's Discourses, 1-4 · July 16, 2026 · 58 min
• Defying the Odds: Divine Direction in War and Hostility · July 15, 2026 · 56 min
• The Water Castle: 7 Beggars, Part 7 · July 9, 2026 · 53 min
• Meet Old Isaac · July 9, 2026 · 1 min
• Diamonds in Disguise: Divine Direction, Part 6 · July 8, 2026 · 42 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Emuna Beams podcast page.