Shira wanted to ask how much, but knew she couldn’t. How much did it cost to live; how much money was giving her peace of mind. She had no clue
“What does my Creator want for me in the situation? That’s where energy should be spent.”
—Gedale Fenster, Coach Menachem, Episode #97
This was new, and Shira actually liked it.
Danielle’s apartment was small — cozy would be a better word. The three couples and their kids were seated on folding chairs, and the tablecloth was probably covering a folding table. It was all totally fine. It was nice to be out with people for a Shabbos day seudah, making friends. The kids were playing raucously in one of the bedrooms while the adults ate.
“Can you pass the challah?” Tzippy asked.
Shira smiled and passed the ceramic tray. She didn’t really know Tzippy yet.
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