YOSSELE'S QUESTION

"Mr. Goldblatt," inquired little Yossele of his teacher, "there's something I can't figure out."

"What can't you figure out?" inquired Mr. Goldblatt.

"Well, the children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?"

"That's right, Yossele."

"And the children of Israel beat up the Philistines, right?"

"Right again."

"And the children of Israel built the Temple, right?"

"Right again, Yossie."

"And the children of Israel fought the Egyptians and the Romans and were always doing important stuff, right?"

"Yes, you're correct. So what is your question?

"Well, when the children of Israel were doing all this stuff, what were the grown-ups doing?"

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AN OLDER MAN'S CONCERN

Joshua had just turned eighty and his family threw a party to celebrate; but while talking to his children and grandchildren during the party, Joshua became concerned that his memory was in serious decline.

The next day he went to see doctor Levy about it.

"l'm really worried about my memory," Joshua explained.

"How's that?" asked the doctor, "Can you give me an example?"

"Well," replied Joshua, "I'm having a hard time remembering even the simplest things. During my party yesterday, I couldn't even remember the names of my grandchildren or where they lived. I'm really worried!"

"Well I wouldn't worry about it too much," comforted the doctor. "By tomorrow you'll forget all about it."