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!

Great Aunt Molly’s Wedding Ring

One day, a young woman came in to our store looking frantic. She literally blew right in, as it was a cold and windy day, and she started talking fast. “My name is Jennifer”, she said, “and I must get a 14k gold Hebrew wedding band today! Can I choose something, and you’ll have it ready for me later today? And do you have Hebrew rings? I need an I am my beloved ring!” Of course we told her yes, that she should choose something from our vast collection of 14k gold Hebrew wedding bands, and we will have it ready today. But we were also eager to hear what all the drive and urgency was about.

We didn’t have to wait long. Jennifer launched right in to her explanation. It turns out she had become engaged a few months back, and last week, on the spur of the moment, she and her fiancé decided to take a quick trip to Israel. “Y’know, to do some touring, and then rush back to the stresses of life,” Jennifer explained. They planned to stay for just one week.

This morning, on the last day of her visit, Jennifer contacted her parents whom she had not spoken with in a while. When she mentioned that she was in Israel with her fiancé, her mom could not believe her ears. “You are in Israel?” her mom exclaimed. “That is the land that your Great Aunt Molly always dreamed of visiting.”

Jennifer had a strong affection towards her Great Aunt Molly. Jennifer did not know that Great Aunt Molly always dreamed of visiting Israel, but she did know that now, in her old age, she would never be able to go. “Mom, since I am in Israel, and Great Aunt Molly will probably never get to come, what can I do while I’m here that will make a difference to her?” asked Jennifer.

Jennifer’s mom thought for a moment. “She does have a collection of Hebrew rings that she is proud of. You can buy her another one to add to her collection. But I have another idea that will mean even more to her.” “What is it?” asked Jennifer. “You know Great Aunt Molly never got married or had children of her own”, said Jennifer’s mom. “And she is fond of Hebrew rings. It would have been her dream to have an I am my beloved ring for her wedding, and to see her children do the same. But she did not have a wedding, and she did not have children. You know how much she loves you, Jennifer, like a daughter. If you get an I am my beloved ring for yourself, instead of the wedding ring you had in mind, I think it will mean the world to Great Aunt Molly.”

“So that is why I need an I am my beloved ring immediately, as my plane leaves tonight!!”

Jenniferchose her 14k gold Hebrew wedding band, came back later to pick it up, and the rest, they say, is history.