Jerusalem Stone by Susan Sofayov

Author:Susan Sofayov
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: guilt over death of brother, jewish community abroad, jewish woman visits thailand because dead brother wanted to go there, jews and jerusalem, jews visiting temple mount and the wall, things that were meant to be, young woman loses twin brother in car accident
Publisher: Black Opal Books

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He reclined at one end of the tub. His well-defined arms stretched across the top, his tan skin contrasting against the white porcelain.

I sat at the other end, enjoying the pressure from the water jets pounding against my back. Our legs entwined, covered with bubbles, floating rose petals, and warm water, scented with the fragrance of lemon and sage L’Occitane bubble bath.

“First stop tomorrow is the Reclining Buddha. You can’t leave Thailand without visiting at least one Buddhist temple,” he said.

“Okay. Let’s go say hello to Buddha.” I skimmed my big toe along his leg.

“Did you know Buddhism is a nontheistic religion? It’s more like a philosophy.”

“They don’t believe in a God?”

“Nope, they focus on achieving the purpose of life, which is to end suffering. They believe suffering comes from striving for things that don’t bring lasting happiness.”

“That seems rather simplistic. Suffering comes in ways beyond our control and often despite our actions,” I said.

He ran his foot along my inner thigh, sending a shiver through me. “And, sometimes, suffering comes from denying ourselves something we really need.”

“It’s always about food with you, isn’t it?” I smiled, rising from the water and lunging forward to touch his lips.

“Yeah. Some of us love Pizza Hut in every city.”

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