Lunc wi G-d
Moses dies and goes to heaven. G-d greets him at the Pearly Gates.
"Are you hungry, Moses?" asks G-d.
"I could eat," Moses replies.
So G-d opens a can of tuna and reaches for a loaf of rye bread and they share it. While partaking of this humble meal, Moses looks down into Hell and sees the inhabitants devouring huge steaks, briskets, pheasants, pastries and wines. Curious but deeply trusting, he remains quiet.
The next day G-d again invites Moses to join him for a meal. Again, it's tuna and rye bread. And again, Moses can see the denizens of Hell enjoying salmon, champagne, lamb, truffles, and chocolates. Still, he says nothing. The following day, mealtime arrives and another can of tuna is opened. He can't contain himself any longer.
Meekly, he says: "G-d, I am grateful to be here in heaven with You as a reward for the righteous, obedient life I led. But here in heaven all I get to eat is tuna and a piece of rye bread, and in that other place they all eat like emperors and kings! I just don't understand."
G-d sighs. Look, Moses, He says. Let¹s be honest. For just two people, why cook? |