The Ani Le Dodi Ring Mishap

Michael had a funny way of understanding things. That’s why, when he heard that someone was getting a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band, he thought that meant that the band at the wedding – as in the orchestra – was made out of 14k gold. Michael loved music. He imagined all of the instruments in gold and his heart melted. “I want to have a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band at my wedding, too!” But he didn’t know how he could afford such a thing. The more he talked about it, people didn’t understand what the big deal was. They also didn’t understand why he was so worried about the cost. But Michael had his heart set on it! And when Michael decided on something, there was no budging.

Being that Michael was still young, he had plenty of years ahead of him to try and earn enough money for the 14k gold Hebrew wedding band he hoped to have at his wedding. In autumn, he raked leaves for his neighbors and charged a small fee. In the winter he shoveled snow. In the spring and summer he babysat, made small deliveries, and helped pack groceries at the local supermarket.

After several years of this, when Michael was nearly a man, the truth was revealed to him. He was having a chat with his friend, Jake, who had recently become engaged. Jake was telling Michael about the Ani Le Dodi Ring he was getting for his bride. “She wants a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band, and from all the types available, the Ani Le Dodi Ring was most suitable for her”, explained Jake. “That phrase captures the essence of marriage, and has a spiritual feel to it.”

Slowly, very slowly, Michael’s misinterpretation began to dawn on him. “You mean a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band is like a wedding band – as in, a wedding ring – that has Hebrew words on it – and comes in 14k gold?” he sputtered. “Yeah, what did you think it was if not that?” asked Jake.

Michael peeled over in laughter as the realization of his mistake hit him more strongly. He explained the whole thing to Jake. How he misunderstood what a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band is. How he wanted an orchestra made out of golden instruments at his wedding. And how he had worked hard at odd jobs for years to save up for it! Jake joined in the laughter, and they couldn’t stop till their bellies ached.

Now Michael realized that he had a nice amount of savings. And he realized that he will probably not end up getting an orchestra with golden instruments for his wedding. So when he did get engaged, he decided instead to use his savings toward an expensive, exquisite Ani Le Dodi ring for his bride. He spent a lot of time choosing out the nicest one.

He ended up getting a two tone gold spinning ring that had diamond encrusted edges. He had saved up enough for it (thanks to his misinterpretation!) and his bride deserved it in every sense of the word. Michael was happy to use the money for something so valuable and sentimental. And behold, he did have a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band at his wedding!