ביצה-כה

Benny’s dog died and he went to see his rabbi. “Rabbi, I wonder whether you could find the time to say a special blessing at my dog’s grave?” The rabbi replied: “I’m afraid it isn’t possible, Benny. The rules don’t really make any allowance for animals.” Benny said, “But I’m really upset, rabbi.” “Well, perhaps you should go to see the Reform rabbi down the road,” said the rabbi. As Benny walked away dejectedly, he turned to the rabbi and said, “What a shame. I was willing to donate $1,000 for such a service.” At which point the rabbi shouted, “Come back, come back.” Benny turned around and said, “I thought you couldn’t help me.” “Ah,” said the rabbi, “but you didn’t tell me your dog was Orthodox.”

05/07/2020