The Schmutzy Family

The Schmutzy Family

<p>In this lively celebration of Jewish traditions, a family<br />must balance giving their children the freedom to<br />make a mess and having a tidy home for Shabbos.<br />On Sunday the Schmutzys drag in dirt from the<br />malodorous Feldman Swamp. On Monday they make<br />mud pies, and on Tuesday they smear spaghetti sauce.<br />So it goes until Friday morning, when it’s time to be<br />not-so-schmutzy. The family members soap, scour, and<br />shower. And on Friday night they are ready to celebrate<br />Shabbos with prayer, song, and supper.<br />A glossary defines Yiddish words and an author’s note<br />explains Shabbos traditions.</p>