Finkelstein & Jesus.

[Dr. Robert]

Jesus was wandering around Jerusalem when he decided that he really needed a new robe.

After looking around for a while, he saw a sign for Finkelstein the Tailor.

So, he went in & made the necessary arrangements to have Finkelstein prepare a new robe for him.

A few days later, when the robe was finished, Jesus tried it on.....& it was a
perfect fit!

He asked how much he owed.

Finkelstein brushed him off...no,no,no...for the son of God there is no charge.
However, may I ask for a small favor? Whenever you give a sermon,
perhaps you could just mention that your nice new robe was made by Finkelstein the tailor?

Jesus readily agreed & as promised extolled the virtues of his Finkelstein robe whenever he spoke to the masses.

A few months later, while Jesus was again walking through Jerusalem,
he happened to walk past Finkelstein's shop & noticed a huge line of people waiting for Finkelstein's Robes.

He pushed his way through the crowd to speak to him & as soon as Finkelstein spotted him he said: Jesus, Jesus look what you've done for my business! Would you consider a partnership?

Certainly replied Jesus, Jesus & Finkelstein it is.

Oh no, no, no said Finkelstein....Finkelstein & Jesus...after all I am the
craftsman.

The 2 of them debated this for some time.

Finally they came up with a compromise....a few days later the new sign went up over Finkelstein's shop:

Lord & Taylor.