More Jewish Humor
Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 06:53AM
David Lewis

>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 inhabitantsdevouring 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 herein 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?

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