A story is told about a king who
reversed his father’s order forcing the Jews to convert. The town’s rabbi
was excited and told his wife. “Bracheleh,” he exclaimed, “I have great
news. The new king has said we don’t have to be Christian anymore.
We can go back to being Jews.” His wife let out a sigh, expressing
disappointment. The husband was surprised and puzzled, and asked her what
was wrong. “This was the moment we have been dreaming of and waiting
for,” he told his wife. She said, “I know. I know. I can’t be
happier, but couldn’t he at least have waited a few more days, until after
Pesah to allow us to be Jews again?!”
- Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt
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