Although Sean, a wealthy businessman, is only 40, he needs a heart transplant. But as he has a very rare blood group, he has to wait until his doctors can find a suitable blood donor. Fortunately, Sean doesnt have to wait too long - Benny has the same blood type and is willing to donate some of his blood to help out. After the surgery, Sean shows his appreciation by sending Benny a thank you card and a cheque for $10,000. Benny is very surprised to receive this – after all, he didn't agree to donate his blood for any reward. Sean's priest also writes to Benny saying that it's so good to see such co-operation between the faiths.
Ten years later, Sean needs another operation and his doctors immediately contact Benny to see whether hes willing to donate his blood again. Once more, Benny agrees. After the surgery, Sean shows his appreciation by sending Benny a thank you card and $250 worth of Marks & Spencer gift tokens. Benny is once again appreciative as he didn't agree to donate his blood for any reward.
Seans wife, however, is not at all happy that her husband hasn't rewarded Benny in the same generous manner as before. So she asks him why.
"Bubbeleh," replies Sean, "don't be such a shmo. My new blood has given me some saychel and it's obvious to me why I can't reward Benny as I did before. Our beautiful daughter Jane, kin-a-hora, is getting married next year to a wonderful mensh and because I don't want to be seen as a shnorrer, I've got to find a lot of gelt to pay for the simcha."
bubbeleh: term of endearment (like dear, pet or honey)
gelt: money
kin-a-hora: expression used to ward of evil eye
mensh: man of fine qualities, a good human being
saychel: common sense
shmo: fool
shnorrer: cheapskate, professional beggar
simcha: joyous celebration
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