I got this forwarded to me from my mom... I found it funny.


>Four Jewish brothers left home for college. They
>became successful doctors, and lawyers and prospered.
>Some years later, they chatted after having dinner
>together. They discussed the gifts that they were able
>to give to their elderly mother who lived far away in
>another city.
>
>The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
>
>The second said, "I had a hundred thousand dollar
>theater built in the house."
>
>The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver her
>an SL600 with a chauffeur."
>
>The fourth said, "Listen to this. You know how Mama
>loved reading the Torah. And you know, too, she can't
>read anymore because she can't see very well. I met
>this Rabbi who told me about a parrot that can recite
>the entire Torah. It took twenty rabbis 12 years to
>teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a
>year for twenty years to the temple.
>
>Let me tell you...it was worth it. All Mama has to do
>is name a chapter and verse and the parrot will recite
>it." The other brothers were impressed.
>
>After the holidays 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
>anyway.
>
>Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have my
>groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes...and
>the driver you hired is a Nazi. The thought was good.
>Thanks.
>
>Menachim, You give me an expensive theater with Dolby
>sound, it could hold 50 people, but all my friends are
>dead, I've lost my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I'll
>never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same.
>
>Dearest Melvin, You were the only son to have the good
>sense to give a little thought to your gift. The
>chicken was delicious. Thank you.