even when the pandemic eased, the relationship between Chani and Sorala seemed irreparable.
The pandemic has left many families and individuals scarred. I am not only referring to the physical toll; I am also referring to the toll it took on long-standing friendships.
The Goodmans and Goldbergs (names changed) were not only close neighbors. They were also very close friends. Both families had children of similar ages, and both families moved into their homes 25 years ago. The husbands — Beryl and Shmuel — have been learning together on Shabbos afternoon for a quarter of a century. Their children played together in the backyards.
The heart and soul of the friendship, however, was the bond between Sorala Goodman and Chani Goldberg. They were closer than sisters. They shared each other’s simchahs and gave each other chizuk when needed.
They were inseparable… until they separated.
Covid killed people and sometimes destroyed friendships.
The Goodmans took a very cautious attitude toward Covid. Sorala made sure everyone was masked and insisted on maintaining social distancing.
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