Trip to Israel

[Sue Johnson]

"Oi Vey"

I didn't know if this would go down well in the joke forum so decided to post it here.

A Jewish businessman in Chicago sent his son to Israel for a year to absorb the culture. When the son returned, he said - "Papa, I had a great time in Israel. By the way, I converted to Christianity."

"Oi vey," said the father, "what have I done!" He took his problem to his best friend. "Ike," he said, "I sent my son to Israel, and he came home a Christian. What can I do?"

"Funny you should ask," said Ike. "I, too, sent my son to Israel, and he also came home a Christian. Perhaps we should go see the Rabbi."

They explained their problem to the rabbi. "Funny you should ask," said the Rabbi. "I, too sent my son to Israel, and he also came home a Christian. What is happening to our young people?" Perhaps we should pray.

Then they prayed, telling God about their sons, and asked Him what they should do. As they finished their prayers, a voice came booming from the heavens:
"Funny you should ask," spoke a powerful voice. "I, too, sent my son to Israel.......