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[Told to me by a Jewish friend while explaining the three major branches 
of Judaism.  Hope no one is offended].

Note: A "b'rucha" is a Jewish blessing or prayer.


A devout Jewish man is shocked when his young son brings home a Christmas
tree.  Not wanting to upset the boy, while remaining true to his beliefs,
he seeks the advice of his Orthodox rabbi.  "Rabbi," he asks, "is there
a b'rucha to say over a Christmas tree?"  "Christmas tree," replies the
puzzled rabbi, "what's a Christmas tree?"

Saddened, but undaunted, he decides to consult another rabbi, this time
a Conservative.  "Rabbi," he asks, "is there a b'rucha to say over a
Christmas tree?"  "Christmas tree," asks the rabbi, "what's a Christmas
tree?"

Finally, he visits a Reform rabbi, and poses the same question.  "Rabbi,
is there a b'rucha one can say over a Christmas tree?"  "B'rucha," asks
the rabbi, "what's a b'rucha?"

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