Date: November 30th, 2022 1:14 PM
Author: Fighting mint filthpig clown
The Yamim Tovim were over, but the celebration continued. The chassanim of Simchas Torah were sponsoring a kiddush for the community.
The gabbai contacted Mr. Furst, who was honored with Chassan Bereishis. "We have arrangements with the caterer for standard kiddush, deluxe, and super deluxe," he said. "Which would you like?"
"I'm happy to sponsor the super deluxe," said Mr. Furst. "It's a very special occasion for me! But I have to ask the other chassanim."
Mr. Furst called Rabbi Yunger, who was honored with Kol Hanea'rim and shared in the kiddush of the chassanim in their shul. "The gabbai asked what kind of kiddush to order," he said. "I'd like to order super deluxe."
"I agree," replied Rabbi Yunger. "It was a big zechus to be with all the children!"
Mr. Furst then called Rabbi Moses, the Chassan Torah. "I'm happy to sponsor a deluxe kiddush," Rabbi Moses said.
"Rabbi Yunger and I were thinking of super deluxe," said Mr. Furst. "This is a very special occasion."
"I agree that it's very special, that's why I said deluxe," replied Rabbi Moses. "I think that super deluxe is excessive. It's almost a meal, and afterwards people go home and have a full Shabbos meal prepared. I'd rather spend my money on things that people need, like worthy tzedakah causes, tuition for the children, or sefarim for the shul library."
"We're sponsoring the kiddush together, "said Mr. Furst. "Two out of three want super deluxe."
"You're welcome to cover super deluxe," replied Rabbi Moses. "How can you require me, though, to pay for something I consider excessive?"
"Since we're sponsoring the kiddush together," argued Mr. Furst, "the majority opinion should prevail, like anything else!"
Mr. Furst called Rabbi Dayan and asked:
"Is Rabbi Moses required to share equally in a super deluxe kiddush?"
(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=5241968&forum_id=2#45564361)