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Mordechai Schmutter

Mordechai Schmutter is a freelance writer and a humor columnist for Hamodia and other magazines. He has also published seven books and does stand-up comedy. You can contact him at MSchmutter@gmail.com.

Articles by Mordechai Schmutter

Fruits and Other Fruits

Everything you’ve been told is a lie. Including this, because it’s not literally everything. But definitely most of what you’ve been told as a little

Youth Minyan

Should you bring your kids to shul? This is a question that has been pestering Jewish fathers since the time of Yaakov and Eisav. Your

Vague Memories

By Mordechai Schmutter I think I’ve figured out why I seem to be losing my memory. And it’s not because I’m getting older. I mean,

Long-Distance Parenting

So your son is finally out of the house, headed toward his dorm-in yeshiva! Finally! I mean, you love him, but it’s definitely better right

This Isn’t Kindergarten

I’ve noticed that basically every time I write about teaching, I write about my experiences in a boys’ mesivta. I do realize there are other

The Conversation Never Ends

One of the biggest questions that people ask these days, more and more, is, “Should I be part of a group family chat?” And my

Vacation Menu

Correct me if I’m wrong here, but I feel like whoever designs most of these hotels and motels does not do so with the frum

Candlesticks!

There are two types of families when it comes to making Shabbos: those who are ready by chatzos on Friday, and those where the husband

Stepping Everywhere

I imagine my loyal readers are anxious to hear how my pedometer regimen is going, if only so they too can say, “Why do I

Color Me Annoyed

Growing up, I never liked Color War. It was literally the worst part of camp. First of all, Color War always has to be “broken

The Dangers of Technology

I feel like people in our circles don’t spend enough time talking about the dangers of technology. We talk about certain dangers, sure, but there