The Robe

Jesus is wandering around Jerusalem when he decides he

really needs a new robe.  After looking around, he sees a sign

for “Finkelstein, the Tailor.” He goes in and Finkelstein

prepares a new robe for him which is a perfect fit.

When he asks how much he owes, Finkelstein brushes him off:

“No, no, there’s no charge.  But, may I ask a small favor? 

Maybe whenever you give a sermon you could just mention a

little something about how your nice robe was made by

Finkelstein the Tailor.” Jesus readily agrees and, as promised,

plugs Finkelstein’s robes every time he preaches.

Some months later, Jesus is walking through Jerusalem and

happens by Finkelstein’s shop.  There is a huge line of people

waiting for Finkelstein’s robes. He pushes his way through the

crowd to speak to Finkelstein.

“Jesus, Jesus, look what a marvel you’ve been for business,”

gushes Finkelstein.  “Would you consider a partnership?”

“Sure, sure,” replies Jesus. “Jesus and Finkelstein it is.”

“Uh, no, no”, says Finkelstein. ‘Finkelstein and Jesus.’

After all, I am the craftsman.”

The two of them debate this for some time.  Among other

topics, they have quite a good theological discussion. Finally,

they come to a compromise decision.

And the next day, the new sign went up—

“Lord & Taylor”.