A Soulful Journey

The office secretary at a large church in Washington DC where the President of the United States frequently worships has an annoying task to perform.  Many people call the church to ask whether the president is expected for services on Sunday.  The secretary developed an answer to such callers: "I cannot promise that the president will be there, but I can promise that God will be there.  That should be reason enough for coming."  - R. Ralph Simon Odd how we confuse people with God.  Perhaps there is good reason to still have the First Commandment!

A rabbi stood in front of his congregation and said, “Before I begin my sermon I want to tell you something interesting.    I have a story to tell.    A Dutch Jew survived the Nazis by hiding in attics and cellars.    He came to the United States after the war and finished his education.    He was appointed head of the philosophy department at a university.    He assimilated, married a gentile woman, and had no interest in the Jewish community. His marriage was unhappy and he was on the verge of divorce.     A lecturer had been invited to the university and the President, a Catholic, asked the professor to greet the guest.    “Who is he?” The President answered, “He is a Jewish theologian and philosopher.” The professor, somewhat annoyed, asked the President, “Why are you sending me?” “There are two reasons.    First of all, you are a Jew.    Second, you are the chairman of the Philo...