A Tale of Kosher Shrimp

Hymie Frankel sat in a restaurant
   in the courtyard of a mall
Hymie was aware for sure
  that the fare wasn’t kosher at all

The Rabbi of Hymie’s synagogue
  just happened to walk past
When he noticed where Hymie was
  he let out an awful gasp

Hymie, friend, what’s eating you
  You know you mustn’t dine here
‘Now don’t you fret, Rabbi Cohen
  There’s nothing whatsoever to fear’

‘You’ve seen me order, have you not?’
  ‘Yes, I have, but what’s that got—’
‘And you’ve seen me eat the shrimp they brought?’
  ‘Yes, I have. That’s why I’m so hot—’ 

‘Then, good! You’ll surely agree with the court’s decision  
   ~  I’m dining under strict Rabbinic supervision!’

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Date: 6/28/2022 10:55:00 AM
What an interesting tale!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2022 4:58:00 PM
Thank you, Robert. Appreciated, gw
Date: 6/28/2022 4:57:00 AM
Hymie sure told him, GW!! A fun read this morning! happy Tuesday from Florida!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2022 4:55:00 PM
Hymie's a blooming genius! Thanks, Mike.
Date: 6/27/2022 4:20:00 PM
LOL…a hoot!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2022 4:51:00 PM
Oh, I forgot to mention the name of the restaurant. It was a hoot -- HOOTERS. No wonder the Rabbi was walking by.' Heh, heh.
Date: 6/27/2022 1:01:00 PM
so the Rabbi got the tables turned on him in the restaurant.....
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2022 4:48:00 PM
That Rabbi sure was gobsmacked there. Hymie hasn't lost his touch...
Date: 6/27/2022 11:40:00 AM
Ha! Very funny, Gershon!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/28/2022 4:40:00 PM
Hymie turned the tables on the Rabbi, eh?! lol. Thanks, ilene!
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