Jewish Joke of the Week: The Symphony
Years ago, a symphony orchestra was performing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
If you’ve ever heard it, you may know there’s a long stretch where the bass players don’t have a single note to play. They simply sit there for nearly twenty minutes.
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The episode of Moshe hitting the rock instead of speaking to it is quite puzzling. It seems as though the punishment does not fit the crime. Although as the Midrash states if Moshe would have spoken to the rock the nation would have clearly perceived the greatness and magnitude of Torah
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“The Wandering Jew Who Finally Found Home” For years, Beth called herself “the wandering Jew.” She wasn’t wandering away from Judaism. Quite the opposite. She was searching for a place…
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From a Shabbat under the stars to an inspiring evening with one of the Jewish business world’s most accomplished leaders, it’s been another memorable week at TJE.
Take a look back at Camp Shabbat, where music, laughter, delicious food, and meaningful connections made for a truly unforgettable evening. We’ve also shared highlights from our Young Professionals event with Sol Werdiger, whose remarkable stories about faith, integrity, and proudly living Jewish values left everyone inspired.
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A man finally gave in and bought one of those fancy smart refrigerators.
The salesman promised, “It tracks your groceries, reminds you when you’re low on food, and helps organize your shopping.”
A week later, his phone buzzed.
Your refrigerator has a message.
“You’re out of milk.”
The episode of Korach dampened the prestige of the Kohanim. Perhaps after Korach challenged Moshe’s authority to bestow upon Ahron and his children the opportunity and obligation to serve in the Mishkan and later in the Beis Hamikdash the nation would not respect them.
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Jewish Joke of the Week: Dog For Sale
A man sees a sign in front of a house: “Talking Dog For Sale. $10.”
He thinks, “No way,” so he knocks on the door.
The owner says, “Dog’s in the backyard.”
The man goes out back.
“Can you really talk?” he asks.
“Of course,” says the dog.
Rav Moshe Feinstein, the supreme halachic decider of the previous generation asks why the parsha of Tzitzis begins on a different note then most of the mitzvos presented in the Torah. Usually, the introduction of a mitzvah is with the words “And Hashem spoke” whereas when Moshe relays the mitzvah of tzitzis the introductory phrase is “And Hashem said” a considerably more softer tone.
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This week’s joke comes courtesy of the fabulous Sal Litvak, whom we recently had the pleasure of hosting for Shabbat. Many of you know Sal as “The Accidental Talmudist,” where he shares wisdom, inspiration, and plenty of great Jewish humor.
Here’s a fun one from Sal: The Secret To Long Life
An 80 year old man goes in for a checkup.
The doctor says, “I’m amazed. How do you keep in such great shape?”
Guy says, “I’m a Jewish golfer. I get up before dawn, I pray, I play 18 holes, I have my schnapps. All is well.”
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Some moments are too meaningful to photograph. Thankfully, they aren’t too meaningful to remember.
What a beautiful evening of great food, meaningful conversation, and inspiring Torah.
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