Little Jewish boy that can't understand math Two Jewish parents are very concerned that their little boy is failing at mathematics. They exhaust every method of tutoring and schooling, until they reach their last resort.... Catholic School. The very next day little Elisha comes home from school, runs to his room, and began studying. To the parents astonishment when his reportcard arrives he has an A in math!! They asked Elisha what the difference was and he replied,"" When I saw what they did to the poor guy on the plus sign I knew they were serious!!""