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Friday

"TGIF" / my father used to say every Friday evening / at the family gathering / around the Shabbat table. / More often than not / relations / friends / "adopted sisters and brothers" whose parents were overseas / joined us. / Kiddush was followed by a scrumptious dinner my mother cooked. / Growing up / this weekly ritual was a must / my sisters and I / weren't allowed to go out / until the table was cleared / and the dishes washed. / I've kept up this family tradition / all the four of us / sit down to dinner / talk about our week / and share precious moments. /