Shmul and Benin, two of the wisest men in the town of Chelm, went one day to take a steam bath. As they relaxed in the luxury of steamy heat, they idly began discussing Benin's upcoming trip to Dvimsk, debating how long it would take for him to drive to the distant town in his buggy...

A Chelm Story from Jewish FolkloreRetold by S.E. Schlosser Shmul was on his way to the market in Chelm one afternoon when he saw his good friend Bein on the street.       “Sholom aleichem,” called Shmul to his friend.       “Go...