In the shadowed depths of a World War II ghetto, on the eve of Purim, a tale unfolds that marries the heartbreak of history with the undying hope of the human spirit. "The Tale of a Niggun" by Elie Wiesel, set against the backdrop of an unfathomable Nazi decree, explores the profound power of song and the resilience of faith amidst the darkest of times. As the ghetto's leaders grapple with an impossible choice—surrender ten souls for execution or face the annihilation of their entire community—they seek counsel from their rabbi, who, in turn, seeks wisdom from the spirits of rabbis past. Among them, the Ba'al Shem Tov, the luminary of Hasidism, attempts to intercede with the divine through the soul-stirring melodies of a niggun, a wordless song of joy and liberation that transcends the chains of evil. On the precipice of destruction, the ghetto's rabbi shares this celestial melody with his people, uniting them in a chorus that reaches across time and space, mingling with the voices of Jewish souls from centuries past. As they stand in the synagogue courtyard, faced with the finality of their fate, their collective voice becomes a testament to the enduring power of faith and the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Elie Wiesel's narrative poem, illuminated by Mark Podwal's evocative illustrations, captures the essence of this historical moment, transforming it into a beacon of hope and a reminder of the capacity of beauty to emerge from the depths of despair. "The Tale of a Niggun" is not only a story of survival and defiance but a powerful ode to the spirit of humanity and the unbreakable song of life itself.