If Not Higher
Classic Literature on Radio
von I. L. Peretz
If Not Higher is a short story by I. L. Peretz, presented here as a radio adaptation. Set in a Jewish community, the story follows a rabbi whose mysterious early-morning disappearances lead a skeptical observer to investigate.
Its compact dramatic form turns on the contrast between what the observer expects to find and the quiet acts of compassion he witnesses. The tale draws on folklore and religious tradition, using a simple mystery to explore humility, faith, and the value of helping others.
This is a reflective piece of classic literature rather than a continuing radio series: its appeal lies in the story’s gentle suspense and humane conclusion.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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