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The Case of the Angry Honoree
A congregant has made a large contribution to his synagogue. But he has long since forgotten what meager knowledge of Hebrew he did possess, so he asks the rabbi not to call him up to read the blessings when the Torah is read.
“Please,” he says, “every eye will be on me. Some of my friends will be there and I don’t want to appear like an ignoramus!”
On the following Saturday, what does …
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Filed under: Congregants, Featured, Rabbis, Synagogue Life
No Vacancies
In the 1950′s, Feigela Rothstein from Chicago decided to go on vacation to Miami.
Upon trying to checking into a nice hotel, the concierge told her, “Sorry, there’s no vacancy.”
Just then, a man checked out. Feigela then exclaimed, “Good, now you have a room.”
“Sorry”, the man behind the counter replied, “this hotel is restricted.”
“And what does that mean?” she asked him.
“Jews aren’t allowed here.”
“Well what makes you think I’m Jewish?” she shot back.
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Filed under: Anti-Semitism, Non-Jewish
Away From Home
Two Jewish women are speaking about their sons, each of whom is incarcerated in the state prison:
“Oy, my son has it so hard. He’s locked away in maximum security. He never speaks to anyone or even sees the light of day. He has no exercise; he lives a horrible life.”
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