God Must Be Jewish
Moses
died and went to heaven. God greets him at the Pearly Gates. "Are you
hungry, Moses?" asks God. "I could eat," Moses replies.
So
God opens a can of tuna and reaches for a chunk of rye bread and they share
it.
While
partaking of this humble meal, Moses looks down into Hell and sees the
inhabitants devouring huge steaks, briskets, pheasants, pastries and wines.
Curious but deeply trusting, he remains quiet.
The
next day God again invites Moses to join him for a meal.
Again
it's tuna and rye bread.
And, again, Moses can see those denizens of Hell
enjoying salmon, champagne, lamb, truffles, and chocolates.
Still he says nothing. The following day, mealtime arrives and another can
of tuna is opened.
He
can't contain himself any longer. Meekly, he says: "God, I am grateful to be
here in heaven with You as a reward for the pious, obedient life I led.
But
here in heaven all I get to eat is tuna and a piece of rye bread, and in
that 'other place' they all eat like emperors and kings! I just don't
understand."
God sighs. "Let's be honest," He says. "For just two people, does it pay to
cook?"
