Par2: Passover 2006-04-12 -- A.N. Other > A few days before Passover, the Israeli ambassador got up to speak at > the U.N.. "Ladies, and gentlemen," he said. "I have much to say. But > before I begin, let me tell you an old Passover story, as the holiday is > almost upon us. > > > "When Moses was leading the Jews out of Egypt, he had to cross the near > endless Sinai desert. The Israelite were so thirsty they could hardly go > on. So Moses struck the side of a mountain with his staff and a pond > appeared with crystal clean water. Now the people rejoiced and drank to > their hearts content. > "But Moses wished to cleanse his entire body. So he went over the other > side of the pond, took off his clothes and dove in. Only when he came > out did he discover his clothes had been stolen. And I have good reason > to believe that the Palestinians stole Moses' clothes." > > > At this point, the Palestinian delegate jumped out of his chair and > screamed. "You lying fool! Everyone knows there were no Palestinians at > that time! > > > "Exactly," said the Israel Ambassador. "And with that, let me begin my > speech." Printed November 21, 2024, 10:21 am This article has been viewed/printed 35227 times. |