Justdroppedin
05-07-2024, 11:29 AM
The angel says, “ because of your devotion to God , you will merit to have either great wealth or great wisdom. Choose one!”
Without hesitation, the Rabbi says, “I’ll take the wisdom!”
“Done!” says the angel, and he disappears in a flash of light.
The entire congregation is in shock.
After several moments of awestruck silence, the Rabbi’s assistant leans in and whispers, “Rabbi, now that you’re so much smarter say something smart!”
The Rabbi claps his hand to his forehead, “ Oyyyy, I should’ve taken the money!”
Without hesitation, the Rabbi says, “I’ll take the wisdom!”
“Done!” says the angel, and he disappears in a flash of light.
The entire congregation is in shock.
After several moments of awestruck silence, the Rabbi’s assistant leans in and whispers, “Rabbi, now that you’re so much smarter say something smart!”
The Rabbi claps his hand to his forehead, “ Oyyyy, I should’ve taken the money!”