My favourite Yom Kippur joke

Last Wish

Terrorists burst into a shul (synagogue) just before Yom Kippur, demanding 20 million dollars and a jet plane in ransom.

The Governor, being a tough man, said no. The terrorists then announced that they would kill, in quick succession, 3 people. They chose the Rabbi, the Cantor, and the Synagogue President.

They told the Rabbi: "We're going to kill you first. Any last requests?"

"Only one," said the Rabbi. "All my life I have wanted to give the perfect sermon. This time, for Yom Kippur, I have worked on my sermon for many months. It's really great. Before you kill me, I'd like to give my sermon".
"No problem" said the chief terrorist. "Give your sermon and then we'll kill you".

He turned to the Cantor: "You'll be second to die. Any last requests?"

"Only one" said the Cantor. "All my life I have wanted to sing the perfect Kol Nidre. This year, I have practiced and practiced and have polished it to perfection. Before you kill me, I would like to sing it once".

"No problem", said the terrorist. He then turned to the President. "You'll be third. Any last wish?"

"Only one", said the President. "Please kill me first."