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you’ve put into Yeshua. He is one of a kind, and we owe you a
great debt for putting your skills into making him so lifelike.”
“You can show your appreciation by not sending him into
situations where he can lose a limb!”
“Mrs. Levine, Yeshua is very important to us, but he’s
important precisely because he can do the dangerous things that a
human can’t.” He sighed. “Nevertheless, we will take more care
next time we send Yeshua out.”
That was probably the best I’d get as far as assurances go. But
even if he wouldn’t promise to keep Yeshua out of dangerous
situations, at least Rabbi Lieberman could give him the recognition
he deserved.
“Rabbi, Yeshua has been working so hard. You keep him out
late almost every night, even the Sabbath!”
“Well, especially the Sabbath, Mrs. Levine.”
“Yes, I know. But I was thinking that he could use a little
vacation. Some time off.”
“He’s a golem, Mrs. Levine! He doesn’t eat or sleep.”
“And that means you should treat him like dirt?” Although I
do realize, technically, Yeshua actually is made of dirt. ”Rabbi, I’d
hate to think that you were taking advantage of my boy just
because he’s made of clay instead of flesh. He’s got feelings, you
know.”
Rabbi Lieberman turned bright red.
“I… I’m sure he does, Mrs. Levine. But we can't spare him at
this moment, what with so many of us rabbis leaving for the
religion conference in Los Angeles.”
“You're taking him to a conference?” I have to admit, I was
impressed that they were going to take Yeshua on such an
important mission.
“Uh, well, we haven't finalized any plans, but --”
“Of course you were! For your protection. I know California
isn’t exactly Warsaw or Palestine, but there are bad people
everywhere, right?”
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