But Ezriel!” Penina's voice rises. “I'm not asking you, I'm telling you! You have to swallow your pride, apologize, and get back into yeshivah. You don't want to ruin your life!”,Birdsong,“But Ezriel!” Penina's voice rises. “I'm not asking you, I'm telling you! You have to swallow your pride, apologize, and get back into yeshivah. You don't want to ruin your life!”
It’s not like Ezriel has never gotten into a snag with the hanhalah before. But this is different this is Ezriel refusing to go back. It is wrong for a rebbi to humiliate him so wrong that Penina wants to weep. But couldn’t he just go and apologize and quit ruining his life?!
T he décor is tasteful Malky-style. Navy and rose linen cream-colored china elegantly plated Chinese-Thai food. The guests are indulging in the good food and the air simmers indulgent with the scent of good times and the cozy cheer of Chanukah. Penina fiddles with her linen napkin wondering why she can’t relax.
“This spaghetti thing is awesome” Henny gushes waving her fork.
Malky shrugs. “I didn’t make it but thanks.”
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