The Kiddush Ladies by Susan Sofayov

Author:Susan Sofayov
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: family relationships, jewish family life, jew marrying nonjew, jewish childhood friends, jewish women coping with crises, lifelong friends breaking up, midlife crises
Publisher: Black Opal Books

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“When I grow up, I’m going to have three children, a boy and two girls,” Miriam said while changing the record on the new stereo she got for Hanukkah.

“Really?” Becky said. “And you can plan that in advance? Wonder if no guy wants to marry you?”

Naomi stopped leafing through the teen magazine she found lying on the top of Miriam’s desk. “Of course, she’ll get married. There’s someone for everyone.”

“Easy for you to say, Naomi, you’re gorgeous. Every guy in school is in love with you,” Becky said, flopping from her back to her stomach. “Even my brother thinks you’re cute, and he’s in college.”

“Shut-up, Becky, Miriam’s pretty and she already has a boyfriend--remember? You and I don’t have one.”

“I really like Joe,” Miriam said as music from the sound track of Saturday Night Fever began filling the room. “Come on, Naomi,” she continued, thrusting out her arms. “Dance with me.”

Becky jumped from the bed. “No, dance with me. I need practice for the school dance.”

The two girls swung around the room, trying to recreate the steps they saw in the movie. More than once, Miriam stopped and said, “No, no, like this.” When the song ended, both were winded. Becky flopped back onto the bed, and Miriam crumbled to the floor.

“Having you two is like having sisters. That’s why I want three kids. I hate being an only child. You guys are my family,” Miriam said.

“I agree,” Naomi said, lifting her can of Diet Coke above her head. “Sisters.”

“Sisters,” the two other girls replied.

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