Guest guest Posted June 25, 1999 Report Share Posted June 25, 1999 A Jewish father was concerned about his son who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this, he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. " Father, thank you for sending me to the land of our Fathers, " the son said. " It was wonderful and enlightening. However, I must confess that while in Israel I converted to Christianity. " " Oi vey! " replied the father. " What have I done? " So in the tradition of the patriarchs, he went to his best friend and sought his advise and solace. " It is amazing that you should come to me, " stated his friend. " I, too, sent my son to Israel and he returned a Christian. " So in the tradition of the patriarchs, they went to the Rabbi. " It is amazing that you should come to me, " stated the Rabbi. " I, too, sent my son to Israel and he returned a Christian. What is happening to our sons? Brothers, we must take this to the Lord, " said the Rabbi. They fell to their knees and began to wail and pour out their hearts to the Almighty. As they prayed the clouds above opened and a mighty voice stated, " Amazing that you should come to Me. I, too, sent My Son to Israel..... " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 1999 Report Share Posted June 26, 1999 In a message dated 6/26/99 7:40:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, yogeshananda writes: << Dear Jody, Boy, this is a tough one! I often forward these funnies to my friends, but what can I do with this one?? If we send it to Jews, they may easily take offense; if to Christians, they may think I am making fun of Jews; if I send it to my Hindu friends they may not get the point at all.... Ho, ho! Swami Yogeshananda >> Hi Swamiji, HoHo is right! I had the very same thoughts, but since it was posted by a minister who operates a Church of Religious Science listserv, of which I am a member, I figured it must be safe since its members are from every background imaginable. I decided to take my chances. Hopefully, no one has been offended. In the meantime, let us continue to enjoy all of it. Love and peace, Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 1999 Report Share Posted June 26, 1999 Dear Jody, Boy, this is a tough one! I often forward these funnies to my friends, but what can I do with this one?? If we send it to Jews, they may easily take offense; if to Christians, they may think I am making fun of Jews; if I send it to my Hindu friends they may not get the point at all.... Ho, ho! Swami Yogeshananda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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