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Podcast: Jewish stories for children of all ages
Episode: The Black Forest smithy
Description: Black Johann, the master blacksmith of the Hapsburg Empire, is dead and competitors for the vacant job gather every two weeks at the Golden Eagle Inn to try to fill Black Johann's shoes. When Red Willem, a notorious agitator against the Jews of his country, applies for the job, young Israel of Burgos steps up to prevent Red Willem from winning the prestigious role.