Hard to believe that you don't know about one of the most enduring Jewish folktales--The story goes that Rabbi Loew created the Golem to defend the Jews of Prague against their enemies--but the Golem began attacking the Jews as well, and the Rabbi had to destroy him--

Well, actually, I can believe you don't know the story, since they don't have the book at Walmart any more--and who uses checks anymore, anyway?