About the Author


Mordechai Schmutter

Mordechai Schmutter writes a weekly and a bi-weekly humor column for Hamodia and a comic strip for The Brooklyn Family Pages of Brooklyn. He is also the author of the books, Don’t Yell “Challah” in a Crowded Matzah Bakery, A Clever Title Goes Here, This Side Up, Cholent Mix, What Is This - Some Kind of Joke?, and For This I Had to Grow Up? all published by Israel Book Shop. In his spare time, which doesn't exist, he attempts to teach Language Arts to a bunch of high school guys, most of whom are far more interested in bombarding him with reasons not to impart them with knowledge that their parents already paid for. He is also available to do stand-up comedy. He lives in New Jersey for some reason.


Mr. Can’t Fix It

As a Jew, I’ve been blessed with a rich heritage. I’ve also been cursed with an inability to fix anything if my life depended on it.

Breaking the Bank

My tips for saving money -- budget less.

Teacher’s Pet Peeves

Yes I am the teacher, and yes these are the rules!

Multi-Tasking For Dummies

Do Not Read While Operating Heavy Machinery

Mind Your Manners

Rosh Hashana is around the corner and it’s time to work on our manners.

Airing Dirty Laundry

How to do laundry for dummies. And by that, I mean husbands.

Safety First

Complete my safety quiz. If you don’t, the authorities may take away your children.

Hard Lemonade

Gather round kids because I’m going to teach you how to support your family by selling Lemonade.

Vacationing? With Kids?

Will it be relaxing? No way. Will it be memorable? Definitely.

Stop and Smell the Parsley

Flowers convey deep meaning, both on the holiday of Shavuot and all year round, and most men have no idea what it is.

Words to Live By

With my compliments – a lesson in Jewish grammar.

My Very First Article

Ever wonder what a baby’s journal might look like? Well here’s your answer.

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