027: The Shabbat Flood

Travel back in time to the village of Rosgart for a very rainy Shabbat. Ira and his father Jacob take great pride in baking the best challah in town -- and remembering every customer's order. But what happens when a small early Saturday morning drizzle turns into a downpour and then a flood unlike any Rosgart has ever seen? Rita, Jacob, and Ira get very creative to make sure everyone can enjoy Shabbat.This fictional episode is inspired by a very true story about an intrepid baker and a flood in Texas.  Episode Credits Have I Got a Story For You is a production of PJ Library Executive producers: Meredith Lewis, Alli ThresherDirector: Alli ThresherAdditional production: Craig RosseinWebsite design: Christina RizerAudio editing, mixing and mastering: Peter MooreScore: Peter MooreRecorded at Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA.Cover art: Barb BastianStory editor: Alan SilberbergThis episode was written by Jan Schwaid Cast: Narrator, Rita Toomey: Madelaine Ripley Jacob: Walter Sickert Ira: Zad Gravebone Mr. Berkowitz/Mrs. Liebovitz: Rich Wentworth Mr. Zimmer/ Mr. Fine: Kristofer Jenson Mrs. Lewis; Mrs. Fine: Jen Kenneally