twersky@aecom.UUCP (Yitz Twersky) (01/16/85)
The governor of the state held a banquet to which he invited civic and
religious leaders, including the chief rabbi and the cardinal. The chef,
though a gentile, was a considerate man, and went to great lengths to provide
kosher food for the rabbi. But the cardinal was inclined to amuse himself
at his Jewish colleague's expense.
"Have a piece of pork, Rabbi," said the cardinal. "And try some of this
ham, too."
"Your Eminence," replied the rabbi, surely you know that our people may not
eat non-kosher food."
"What a pity," grinned the prelate. "It's delicious!"
When the meal was over and the speakers had finished their orations, the rabbi
turned to the cardinal.
"Your Eminence," he said evenly, "please be kind enough to convey my greetings
to your wife."
The cardinal drew himself up. "Dont you know that a priest is forbidden to
have a wife?"
"What a pity," smiled the rabbi. "It's delicious!"
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Sorry to post so many at once but I got finals coming up.
yitz
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