Little boys at bedtime get happy endings. “And the president gave him one.” I was about to start the explanation when my phone buzzed
It’s been two weeks already but I keep replaying the moment. It was Zos Chanukah. What does a Jewish mother pray for on this precious day? If she has time to pray.
The day was fading. In between homework and cooking and breaking up fights I davened.
I prayed for each of my kids listing their names.
The menorahs were still standing sentry at the window but we wouldn’t be lighting them again for another year.
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