The Sundown Kid

A Southwestern Shabbat

By Barbara BietzJohn Kanzler,

Publisher: August House

Imprint: August House

A young boyand his pioneer family move to the desert where they are the only Jewishfamily in their small “Wild West” town. Living among strangers without theirextended family proves challenging. Every Shabbat, Mama complains there is “toomuch soup, not enough family.” To help overcome Mama's homesickness, the boy invitestheir new neighbors for Shabbat dinner. By honoring the Jewish value ofinviting guests home, the family creates a sense of community.