Rashi's Daughters, Book II: Miriam - Plot & Excerpts
When he complained to Miriam at breakfast that Elisha’s mind didn’t seem as focused as before, she patted his hand and reminded him that this was a difficult time for the youth. “Elisha is beginning a new life; soon he’ll be a merchant and a father instead of a student,” she said, helping herself to another slice of cheese. “It’s probably more difficult for him to leave us than for us to lose him. After all, we’ll have many more students, but you’ll be his last teacher.” Judah sighed. Miriam was undoubtedly correct, but her words didn’t comfort him. “I want to thank you for yesterday.” She smiled. “What made you think to ask Ishaiah about Tractate Shabbat?” “He hasn’t attended a single one of Papa’s lectures, so I guessed that he wouldn’t know Talmud very well.” “That was very astute.” Miriam scooped up a large dollop of strawberry preserves with her piece of bread. “I’m glad to see you’re eating better.” “Everyone kept telling me I ought to drink more ginger tisane, that it would soothe my stomach so I could eat more.”
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