Chapter 22“As I said on the phone, the Beth Din examined your case, and I have here their decision.” Rabbi Kalman, leafing through the papers in his hand, positioned himself in front of Ruth and leaned back against his desk. “I must say, your petition took me by surprise.”
Ruth nodded, hoping to seem contrite. “I understand.”
“In it,” he continued, seeming not to have heard her reply, “you have quite a lot to say about your history, your commitment to Judaism, your children.” He removed his glasses and peered down at her. “But in light of our recent encounter outside the Sloan Square Hotel, I can’t help but wonder if there’s anything you might have left out.”
Ruth dug her fingernails into the worn tweed upholstery of the old club chair opposite the rabbi’s desk. “I can assure you that m
