It is only when the time comes for saying Kiddush that my father and the guest hold a Hebrew conversation. |
Presenting a layering of meaning and sound, these word-plays permeate my experience of Genesis, and other familiar texts of prayer including the shabbat kiddush. |
A Kiddush such as we had never heard before, and shall never hear again. |
Our Kiddush prayers were done with gefilte fish and grape juice instead of wine. |
In the light of the seven golden flames, Nana's face looked young and fresh, and their glow erased the deeply graven fines in Baba's brow as he intoned the kiddush. |
Two candle sticks, a Kiddush cup, two challahs and a challah knife provide kids with everything they need to share in the Shabbat traditions. |