The Rabbi

There is a story about a popular young rabbi, who onSabbath eve announces to the congregation that he willnot renew his contract and is moving on to a largercongregation that will pay him more.There is a hush. No one wants him to leave.Epstein, who owns several car dealerships, stands upand announces, „If the rabbi stays, I’ll provide him witha 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 afoundation to guarantee the college education of hischildren!!“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 wecould contribute to make the rabbi stay. Mr. Goldfarb said,’Fuck the rabbi.'“