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I wasn’t excited about the decorating idea until now, but as we discuss it, I’m actually growing interested

“Bella,” Naftoli says, “one bright and glorious day it will occur to you that not everything that happens in this family has to do with you”

I’m ready to hear what Shayna has to say, but also really not in the mood for a lengthy devar Torah

I feel like the veil that usually muffles my tefillos has been thrown back, and it’s just me standing before Hashem

Mommy looks at me, but says nothing. I shrug and keep reading until my name is called

I speak only because no one else does. “Um, Naftoli? What do you mean, you’re ‘not going’?”