Circle Round The Palace of Cats | Ep. 299
Oct 7, 2025
Jeffrey Donovan, known for his captivating storytelling skills and featured in the live performance, dives into a magical Palestinian tale. He narrates Rafi's journey—a kind neighbor enduring hardships who rescues a kitten, revealing her as the gracious Princess Patches. The tale explores themes of generosity as Rafi's act leads to unexpected rewards—turning peels into treasure that benefits his village. Meanwhile, his unkind neighbor Idris learns a hard lesson about selfishness when attempting to replicate Rafi's fortune.
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Kindness Leads To Unexpected Encounters
- Rafi, an elderly man with a generous heart, rescues a kitten stuck in a tree during a bitter winter storm.
- The kitten reveals herself as Princess Patches, daughter of the Cat King, and invites Rafi to the hidden Palace of Cats.
Gifts Reflect The Recipient's Heart
- The Cat King rewards Rafi with two bags of onion and garlic peels and asks him to place them under his bed overnight.
- In the morning the peels transform into silver and gold because Rafi's kindness made him deserving.
Generosity Multiplies Good
- Rafi uses his newfound wealth to repair his cottage and buy thoughtful gifts for everyone in the village, including a new collar for Idris's dog.
- His generosity spreads warmth through the community and shows gratitude for the Cat King's reward.