A Soulful Journey

In a small town in Russia lived Moishe ohn yehren , “Moshe without years.” He had seven sisters who lived with him at home.   All were older and they began to fret when they were not getting married.   So, the family subtracted years from their age so that they would not seem so old. By the time Moishe came around there were no years left.   – Rabbi Morris Goodblatt Some things never change.   We agonize over our eldest children, leaving the youngest to grow uninhibited and whole.   There is a great lesson here about learning how to leave things alone.   They are often are much better that way.

Rabinovich was called to the Secret Service (OVIR) to discuss his desire emigrate to Israel. “Isn’t everything good for you here, Rabinovich?” asked the agent. “Well,” began Rabinovich, “the fact of the matter is I have two reasons for wanting to leave.   The first is my neighbor who comes home drunk every night and starts cursing the Jews.   He always says as soon as the Communists are overthrown he and his Russian counterparts will go out and hang all the Jews.” ’But Rabinovich, you know that we Communists will never be overthrown.” “And that,” said Rabinovich, “is my second reason.” Morals: No matter how bad things get never stop believing in what can be and keep your sense of humor.