Mr. and Mrs. Benas had stepped into the door and stood looking at their children. They had overheard Hugo's last words, and they appreciated the solemnity of the moment. And the consummation of their hopes was glorified by the soft, golden radiance of the spring.
GLOSSARY
(All words given below, unless otherwise specified, are Hebrew. The transliteration aims to reproduce the colloquial pronunciation of Hebrew words by German Jews.)
Al Chet. "For the sin," beginning of a confession of sins.
Amhorez. Ignoramus.
Amrazim. Plural of the previous word. Ignoramuses.
Baal-Milchomoh. Soldier.
Baale-Batim. Householders. Substantial and respectable members of the community, who contribute to its support.
Bar-Mitzvah. Religious majority, at the age of thirteen, when a Jewish lad is expected to take all religious duties upon himself.