Four brothers left home for college to become a lawyer, a doctor, a scientist, and an entertainer.
They all prospered and each one was able to give their elderly mother a special gift.
A Conversation After the Seder
Some years later, chatting after a Seder dinner, they discussed the gifts they had given their dear mother.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, "I had a $100,000 theater built in the house."
The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver her a Maybach S680 with a chauffeur."
The fourth said, "Listen to this. You know how Mama loves reading the Torah, and you know she can't see very well. I sent her a parrot that can recite the entire Torah. It took 12 rabbis 20 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for 20 years, but it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse, and the parrot will recite it."
Mother’s Thank-You Notes
Soon thereafter, Mom sent out her thank-you notes. She wrote:
"Milton, the house you built is so huge. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks so much."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes—and the driver is a Nazi. A million thanks."
"Menachem, you gave me a theater with Dolby sound that could hold 50 people, but all my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing, and I'm nearly blind. Thanks anyway."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious.
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