Tour of Kazimierz

Rezyl starts her day with a bowl of porridge for breakfast, then she helps get Jakob dressed for shul and assists Mamelach with household chores.

Thursday is market day, and Mamelach sends Rezyl to collect greens, squash, carrots, chicken, apricots and fruit. Rezyl loves to see the fresh fruits and vegetables at the stalls and listen to the street musicians play their instruments. ... Read more

Rezyl is growing quickly and her dresses are becoming too tight. Mamelach sends Rezyl to Mrs. Knessel the Dressmaker with a zlotsky to buy a spool of thread, so that Mamelach can sew her a new dress.

On Shabbat, Rezyl and her family go to the synagogue where Grandfather is the Rabbi. All the men, dressed the same in long, black coats, black hats and with side curls framing their faces, rush to greet Grandfather. Rezyl and Mamelach... Read more