Trouble with their sons

A Jewish businessman in Chicago sent his son to Israel for a year to absorb the culture.

When the son returned, he said, “Papa, I had a great time in Israel.  By the way, I converted to Christianity.”  “Oy vey,” said the father, “What have I done!”

He took his problem to his best friend.  “Ike,” he said, “I sent my son to Israel, and he came home a Christian.  What can I do?”

“Funny you should ask,” said Ike.  “I, too, sent my son to Israel, and he also came home a Christian.  Perhaps we should go see the rabbi.”

They explained their problem to the rabbi.

“Funny you should ask,” said the rabbi.  “I, too sent my son to Israel, and he also came home a Christian.  What is happening to our young people?”  They prayed, telling the Lord about their sons.

As they finished their prayer, a voice came from the heavens: “Funny you should ask,” said the voice. “I, too, sent my son to Israel…”

via email from John Treworgy, Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:00:30 -0500

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