A Jewish couple is sitting together on an airplane flying to the Far East. Suddenly over the public address system, the Captain announces: "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am afraid I have some rather bad news. Our engines have ceased functioning and this plane will be going down momentarily. Luckily, I see an island below us that should be able to accommodate our landing. This island appears to be uncharted; I am unable to find it on our maps. Therefore, the odds are that we will never be rescued and will have to live on the island for a very long time if not for the rest of our lives. A few minutes later the plane lands safely on the island, whereupon Morris turns to his wife and asks: "Esther, did we pay our pledge to the Yeshiva yet? "No Morris!" Morris smiles, and then asks, "Esther, did we pay our UJA pledge?" "Oh no, I forgot to send the check!!" Now Morris laughs. "One last thing, Esther. Did you remember to send our Temple Building Fund check this month? "Oy vey Morris, I forgot that one too!" Now Morris is practically choking with laughter. Esther asks him: "So what are you so giddy about? Morris responds, "They'll find us."
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