Last Thursday I texted my dear friend to see if Evalyn and I could FaceTime her family to wish them a happy first night of Hanukkah. My family does not celebrate the holiday, and I didn’t want to disrupt their traditions so I figured I would ask first.

“Of course!” my friend said. “We will light our menorah with you tonight.”

“I’m honored.” I responded. I had never been a part of a menorah lighting before.

“We are grateful!” she replied.
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