The Rabbi Stays
There is a story about a popular young rabbi, who on Sabbath eve announces to the congregation that he will not renew his contract and is moving on to a larger congregation that will pay him more.
There is a hush. No one wants him to leave.
Epstein, who owns several car dealerships, stands up and announces:
- If the rabbi stays, I'll provide him with a new sedan every year, and his lovely wife with a minivan, to transport their children!
The congregation sighs, and applauds.
Goldstein, the entrepreneur and investor stands and says:
- If the rabbi stays, I'll double his salary, and establish a foundation to guarantee the college education of his children!!
More sighs and applause.
Old Mrs. Goldfarb, aged 96, stands and announces:
- If the rabbi stays, I offer SEX!!
There is a hush. The rabbi, blushing, asks:
- Mrs. Goldfarb, whatever possessed you to say that?
Mrs. Goldfarb answers:
- I just asked Mr. Goldfarb what we could contribute to make the rabbi stay. Mr. Goldfarb said, 'Fuck the rabbi.'