B ernadine’s nursing internship program had placed her in Shaare Zedek Medical Center. As had become routine by now she and her classmates were assigned to the English-speaking patients. Her patient this time an elderly woman from America was sleeping soundly. From the corridor Bernadine heard raised voices.
“No you cannot go to the operating room with that filthy thing!” Sigal the nurse was insisting.
“But I told you I have to keep it with me. It keeps me protected.”
“You don’t understand Giveret. I could get fired if I send you down with that black cloak to the operating room!”
