Hershele comes to the Rabbi with an unusual request: he wants to become a Kohen.
The Rabbi refuses. Hershele offers a hundred dollars; the Rabbi refuses. A thousand – no, a regular Jew cannot become a kohen. The title is hereditary, not earned.
We don't sell Torah for money!.
Ten thousand, no.
One hundred thousand, still no.
A million!!!
This is starting to sound interesting...
The Rabbi decides to investigate the motives."Tell me, why do you want to become a Kohen?" he asks kindly.
Hershele: "Well, my father was a Kohen, my grandfather was a kohen... so I also want to be a kohen!"
The Rabbi's eyes light up: "You mentioned a million!? We've got a deal!"
