The Key Under the Pillow: a Story about Honoring Parents

Hardcover or paperback, suggested for ages 3-6 – to purchase on Amazon, click here.

This beautifully illustrated book retells a famous story from the Talmud. It’s about a Noahide in ancient Israel who exemplified the ideal of honoring parents. Surprisingly, Dama the gem merchant passed up the opportunity to earn a fortune. Why? Because it would have required that he compromise in his respect for his father.

It’s true that the Seven Noahide Commandments don’t include a commandment to honor parents. Nevertheless, starting from the children of Adam and Hava all peoples of the world distinguished themselves by accepting this as a righteous obligation. As a message to all mankind, G-d rewarded Dama in a surprising and miraculous way!