“You don’t even know what’s involved in all that. What it takes to make it happen. Because you’re never here,” she said
Shalva always thought it was weird that people wished the honorees mazel tov at a fundraising dinner. But it was even weirder to have people wishing her mazel tov.
“Thank you so much for coming,” Shalva said, trying to sound gracious. Layla was her neighbor, she had seven kids, and she had served them supper 45 minutes ago — Shalva knew this because Layla had sent four-year-old Moishy to borrow ketchup just as she was leaving. Shalva felt like apologizing for making her come out, but instead she just said, “It’s so nice that you came!”
“Of course,” Layla said, with an air-kiss. “Mazel tov!”
Shalva cringed.
Chevi laughed and nudged her. “Just relax,” she said. “They’re not honoring you, they’re honoring Mordy.”
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