by boot | Feb 19, 2025
In the sermon Miriam listens to at synagogue, the rabbi says that “[l]ife is not simply what happens to us. Life is what we do with what happens to us.” What do you think she means by this? What did Miriam and Kate do with the circumstances they were given, the...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Challah is one of the most universal food items in Jewish cuisine and, accordingly, is a staple of Miriam’s family’s observance of the Shabbat meal. The taste and act of baking challah reminds Miriam of her past and helps her feel at home in her new life; sharing it...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Do you have a friend like Kate or Miriam, a friend who is different than you but who has made your life richer? The world is full of many stories of hate and discrimination between people of different cultures and religions. Try to write a story for your local...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Miriam and Kate become friends despite their religious differences. Yet they do so without ignoring their differences or trying to pretend they aren’t there. In return, they both learn about one another’s lives and faith through each other. What do you learn about...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Miriam’s family is Jewish, Kate’s family is Christian. For both families, faith is an important part of their lives. How do we know this? What do you notice about the role religious faith plays in this story? How does this surprise you? What role does faith play in...
