Get it?

In Warsaw when the first electric street car appeared old Jews could not believe their eyes. The car without a horse? Some of them were stupefied, some were frightened.

Once while they were discussing the matter and synagogue, a man who had a reputation for being sophisticated entered. He not only studied Talmud; he was reputed to know books on secular subjects, he subscribed to a general newspaper, and was well-versed in world affairs. They clustered around and asked if he knew how this thing works.

”Of course I know,” he said. “Picture four large wheels in a vertical position in four corners of a square connected by wires. Do you get it?”

”Yes, we get it,” they said.

”Now, these wires are tied together in the center of the square and then placed within in a large wheel which is placed in a horizontal position. You get it?”

”Yes, we get it," the listeners said.

”Now, above the large wheel there are several more wheels, each one smaller than the one before. Do you get it?”

”Yes. we get it," they said hesitantly.

”Now, on top of the smallest wheel there is one tiny screw which is connected by wire to the center of the car which lies on top of the wheels. You get it?”

”Yes we do.”

”Now, the machinist in the car presses the button that moves screw that causes the horizontal wheels to move, which causes the vertical wheels to move, which causes the car to run through the streets.  So you see, it is no wonder,” the sophisticate said.

”Now we understand,” said the people.

But there was little Jew who said, “By me is still on wonder.” –Rabbi Jack Reimer

It is remarkable how easily we are intimidated, isn’t it?  It would be a lot healthier just to be honest in admitting we do not know and stand in silent awe.