The Hebrew word יָתוֹם (yatom), is translated as "orphan" or "fatherless," and appears over 40 times in the Bible. The Kingdom of Israel is repeatedly reminded to care for the fatherless. In the New Testament, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray by addressing God as “Our Father.” When we hear these words in the context of yatom, it’s more than just a name for God. It’s a declaration that in the Kingdom of Heaven, no one is yatom. In joyful recognition of that truth, Crowded Table shares dad jokes - or, as we like to call them, “no longer yatom jokes”. We hope the laughter and eye rolling they inspire move us all into greater curiosity about caring for vulnerable children in Davidson County’s foster care system.