FRIENDSHIP WITH MADELINE
I've shared my friendship with Madeline in several newsletters; however, I’ve not told you about how we met six years ago. While waiting for the Jewish people to join me for the Bible study at one of the local retirement centers, a woman I’d never before seen entered the room. The intent look on her face told me she was on a mission. After discovering that her mission was to join the study, I introduced myself and she did the same. Madeline’s last name is rather ambiguous in regard to any Jewish descent. As I was praying and asking God to reveal Madeline’s heritage, she said, “Do you know where I could buy a mezuzah?”* I laughed – on the inside. And, we were off to the races. Our visit of approximately two hours covered our mutual Bronx upbringing, religious education, the Messiah , keeping kosher, the Messiah , New York City cuisine, the Messiah , Yiddish vocabulary, and her search for miracles. Our time together was lovely. Upon hearing of God’s plan of redemption f