Shorter and shorter
Two elderly ladies, Miriam and Naomi, meet for the first time for many, many years and decide to catch up on things over a coffee and a bagel.
“So, Miriam,” says Naomi, “it’s been a long time. How have you been getting on?”
“Oy, Naomi,” replies Miriam, “you shouldn’t have asked me that question. I think old age is terrible. I’m 75 years old and I’m 5 foot 3 inches tall. Yet when I was in my 20s, I was nearly 5 foot 6 inches tall.”
“I know exactly how you feel,” says Naomi. “When I was 21, I was 5 foot 5 inches tall. But now I’m nearing 80, I’m only 5 foot 2 inches tall.”
Sitting behind the two ladies is Rabbi Levy. As he gets up to leave, Rabbi Levy says to them, “Ladies, I wish you long life. Please God, you should both live to 4 foot 11 inches tall.”
© david minkoff
In order of importance?
As soon as Moses is given the Ten Commandments by God on the top of Mount Sinai, he immediately takes them down to show his people. After much discussion with his elders, Moses is asked to go back up Mount Sinai to ask God for clarification of an important issue.
Although he is tired, Moses once again makes the long and hard trek to the top of Mount Sinai. There he kneels and prays to God.
“Oh Mighty God, King of the Universe,” Moses prays, “your people have asked me to raise a very important question with you relating to the Ten Commandments.”
“And what is this important question that my people ask of me?” God asks.
“Oh Mighty God,” Moses replies, “they have instructed me to ask you whether the Ten Commandments are listed in priority sequence.”
© david minkoff