During the winter of 1926, Thelma Goldstein from Chicago treated herself to her first real vacation in Florida. Being unfamiliar with the area, she wandered into a restricted hotel in North Miami. Excuse me, she said to the manager. My name is Mrs. Goldstein, and Id like a small room for two weeks.

Im awfully sorry, he replied, but all of our rooms are occupied. Just as he said that, a man came down and checked out.

What luck, said Mrs. Goldstein. Now theres a room.

Not so fast, madame. Im sorry, but this hotel is restricted. No Jews allowed.

Jewish? Whos Jewish? I happen to be Catholic.

I find that hard to believe. Let me ask you, who was the Son of God?

Jesus, Son of Mary.

Where was he born?

In a stable.

And why was he born in a stable?

Because a schmuck like you wouldnt let a Jew rent a room in his hotel.