A Family of 2,000

                Yitta Schwartz was a member of the Hasidic sect, on average ever couple in this religion have 9 kids. Yitta and her husband had 15 living children and 7 deceased by the time of her death. She left behind around 2,000 descendants. Not only that but it was part of their religion to attend every circumcision, first haircut, bar mitzvahs, engagements, and weddings of her family. Her 6^th oldest daughter currently has 16 children and more than 100 grandchildren. Can you believe that?

                It is striking that they could have this many children by the time of 93. That means that you would have to make bread from 12 pounds of dough. For the first part of Yitta’s life she would not use a Kitchen-aid or Bosch, although finally she did resort to that. If this happened to you would it be relevant? Well, considering that in their religion they believe this to be right and what is supposed to happen. So in this circumstance, it would be relevant.

                I found this article really interesting and I would like to see the normal day in the life of one of these mothers. It does sound really hard to keep up with the responsibilities of the mother of 16 children. In the end, Yitta died at the age of 93, she left behind a family of 2,000. Wouldn’t that make you crazy?