Forget-me-not, Mistaken identity

Forget-me-not

It’s Daniel and Rivkah’s 50th wedding anniversary, and to celebrate, their son Aaron invites the close family to a dinner at his house.

During the evening, Aaron gets very emotional every time he hears his father call his mother by such endearing terms as “darling,” “petal,” “sweetheart” and “my love.” It’s clear to Aaron that his parents are still very much in love.

While Rivkah is out the room, Aaron goes over to his father, kisses him and quietly says, “Dad, I’m so pleased for you both. I think it’s fantastic that after 50 years you’re still calling mum by those loving pet names.”

Daniel, looking very embarrassed, says, “Things are not always what they seem to be, son. I must tell you the truth — I forgot your mother’s name about 5 years ago.”

© david minkoff

Mistaken identity

One morning, Hannah is on a bus on her way to the store when she notices a man sitting opposite her. “Hello,” she says to him, “do you recognize me?”

“No, I don’t,” he replies.

“Are you joking?” says Hannah, “Are you really saying you don’t remember me?”

“Madam,” he replies, “I’ve never seen you before.”

“Oy vay, you’re going to be so embarrassed when I tell you who I am,” says Hannah.

“OK,” he says, “why do you think you know me?”

“Because I went to your bar mitzvah, that’s why,” replies Hannah.

“You’ve made a mistake then,” he says, “because I’m not even Jewish.”

“You’re not Jewish?” Hannah says. “Then please give me back my present.”

© david minkoff