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Story: Miracle of Miracles (video)
This story begins by framing what we mean by 'miracle.' It reminds us that sometimes we refer to something extraordinary that causes wonder and astonishment. Miracles can be amazing, and even inexplicable by normal standards. And yet, a miracle need not refer to a super-natural event; in fact, miracles can be everyday occurrences with extraordinary meaning or significance. Falling in love, for example, is not uncommon. And yet, it can change our lives.
In the story of Tzeitel and Motel in The Fiddler on the Roof, it was a miracle they were able to be married at all.
Page 1: What is a Miracle 
Caption: Miracles of Miracles from Fiddler on the Roof
Narration: What is a miracle.
Page 2: The Miracle of the Parting of the Red Sea 
Caption: Charleton Heston as Moses parting the Red Sea
Narration: A miracle is something extraordinary that causes wonder and astonishment. <break time="2s"/> It can be amazing, and even inexplicable by normal standards.
Page 3: Cactuses Bloom in the Desert 
Caption: Cactus blooming in the desert
Narration: Miracles need not be supernatural. <break time="2s"/> They just have to be meaningful to us.
Page 4: Tzeitel and Motel 
Caption: The miracle of Motel and Tzeitel
Narration: Tzeitel and Moatl had to bypass the matchmaker to arrange their own marriage. <break time="2s"/> It's a miracle they're getting married at all.
Page 5: A Gift
Caption: The miracle of Motel and Tzeitel
Narration: A miracle signifies something beyond itself. <break time="2s"/> Being in love is not unusual; and yet, it can be miraculous too.
Page 6: Miracle of Miracles (video)
Page 7: Talking about Miracles in Your Own Life 
Caption: It's a miracle Tzeitel and Motel are getting married
Narration: What would you like to talk about.
