“Maybe you didn’t say anything, but… there’s just a certain air about you, as if you’re silently criticizing the whole tzibbur, and our kehillah in particular”
“There’s just a certain air about you, as if you’re silently criticizing the whole tzibbur, and our kehillah in particular”
“We have some brand-new sweaters to give away,” said Chana Miriam. “Feivele got them from someone in America, and they’re very good quality, but not the kind that the men by us wear. Maybe your tenant could use them?”
“I think he’d love to,” said Yanky. “He only owns a couple of changes of clothes, and no winter clothes at all.”
“What about kitchenware? I’ve got an extra set of silverware, still in the box. We got it as a wedding present, but I didn’t like the pattern, so I never used it.”
“Bring it along, why not? Most likely he owns one cheap fork, knife, and spoon.”
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