Robert Seeberger wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Thomas Beck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Killer Bs Discussion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 5:35 AM
> Subject: Re: The Return Of The Cows
>
> > > Jewish Capitalism: You have two cows. You set them on fire and
> > > they burn for 8 days.
> >
> >
> > Actually, it should be:
> >
> > Jewish Capitalism: You have two cows. You complain they never call
> you.
> >
>
> I agree, that is funnier. I suppose I just don't *get* the burning for
> eight days reference.
I'm guessing it has to do with when they were trying to light lamps in
the temple and they didn't have much oil, but what they had lasted 8
days, and then Hanukkah was created to celebrate this.
Why you'd light your cow on fire for the purpose, though, is beyond me.
:)
Julia
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