Spending the Sukkot Holiday in New Jersey | Jewish Holidays | Jewish Life | Orthodox Jewish Mom
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I'm spending the holidays in New Jersey! This leads up to literally the day before the war in Israel broke out. It's a little surreal to watch it now. I really wanted to share with you though. Share with you what a large Jewish community is like in the United States. I really enjoyed going to the Judaica stores, the modest clothing shops, and the giant kosher grocery store! Seeing my family was wonderful as well of course. Having my family around for the holidays is the best!
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Chana: you, your family, your people are loved. Catholic woman here. Sending prayers to Israel, to your community, your family and Jewish people worldwide.
Chana, if you need to take a break from RUclips for a while, we understand. It's important that you keep you and your family safe. You are one of my favorite RUclipsrs and you, your family, Israel, and Jews all over the world have been on my heart and in my prayers. I am a Christian who is proud to stand with Jews all over the world. Please keep you and yours safe.
I pray for the innocent people who are stuck in this mess 🙏. May all the Jewish people in the United States be safe and know they are loved
As an Israeli, your videos help distract, and improve my mental health. Thanks
Thank you so much for this! I really appreciate you taking the time to tell me that ❤️🇮🇱🇮🇱
I have never understood antisemitism and never will. What I saw from that fateful day will never leave me. Sending you and your community all my love. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Keep doing what your doing. You are just telling about Jewish life and should not be censored.This in fact puts the Jewish people in a better life.Hope you will continue soon.
Thank you
@@jaroffireflies keep what you’re doing you made a great job and don’t give up the home one day they were a piece in the whole wide world shalom
Thank you for showing this most beautiful video to your channel family. I’m not someone who would be a typical viewer. I’m 70 yo, Christian and just started watching you about a year ago. Your videos are educational, informative, and very interesting. Your love of your family and your faith is admirable. I have so much respect for your method of homeschooling and rearing of your children. I’m so very sad that you’re having to deal with prejudice and hate. It hurts me to know you have to explain this to your children. My pastor has repeatedly told us recently to pray for peace. We support all Jews all over the world and any innocent people caught in the crossfire. May I suggest when you’re having a difficult day, to watch this video. It’s so filled with light and love. Also, I also try to read the Psalms when I am discouraged. I’ll be praying for you and yours. Chana, you’re a valuable treasure and I’m so very happy to have found your channel.
I'm grateful for your content. And I support you wholeheartedly. Don't let your voice be silenced. I am not Jewish (although I have Jewish blood in my genealogy) but I have several Jewish friends, and I will keep raising my voice with yours and Jews everywhere.
Me tooI am not Jewish but in my heart and blood is Jewish and I will convert to Judaism one time Mai hope and prayers goes to your family
Don’t feel guilt for posting happy content. That’s what those evil people wanted to do to us - to traumatize us and to take away our happiness and joy in Judaism! But they are not going to and you’re helping all of us to keep the spirits up and to continue to celebrate our beautiful faith. So thank you for that!
I feel numb and sickened too after what happened in Israel. I think of it everyday. I am not Jewish, nor do I know many Jews...just a suburban mom from Melbourne, Australia but gosh at the end of the day we are all humans living together on a tiny, fragile blue planet in a big universe. If only everyone realised the fragility and beauty of life and how we are one species. Love and hugs to you.
Chana you have not cultivated a following like this because any of us question your motives or appropriateness in any area of Jewish life. We know you are sharing your real life, and you should be proud of the lovely time you spent with family over the high holidays. So thank you for sharing it during this distressful time. You are a reliable friend we can turn to for a brief respite from our grief over what’s happening. I for one am so glad you went ahead with releasing this video! Please ask Mr. FIREFLY to give you an extra hug for me! Be well and focus on baby firefly and the bigger firefly kids. You are loved. You are thought of!
Hugs, Michael Albuquerque NM USA
P.S. special prayers for your extended family in Israel.
I’m Christian and love your content and family. Your in my thoughts and prayers
Our church prays for Israel every Sunday & Wednesday night prayer & Bible study ,plus we pray at home for Israel. Thank you for the video & time you put into it even while on vacation. Have a lovely week !
I am not Jewish but love your channel. I tried to do groceries as if I were Jewish. Oh my! I can somewhat understand what you have to go through. Kosher groceries must be like a dream come true. Thank you for posting these happy content videos. I learn a lot from them and the light coming from them is needed and appreciated. 💚 Wishing you, and your loved ones a peaceful week.
Thank you!
I usually try to get foods that have a Rabbi approval 😊 Although I don’t eat Kosher and am not technically Jewish.
Chana, we all must remain strong and steadfast in our support for our Israeli homeland. You do not need to apologize for providing us with delightful moments amongst our fear and sadness. Thank you, Shabbat Shalom
I am not Jewish. I wish that there was a way to send you a hug and tell you there are many of us who love Israel and the Jewish People.
Thank you
I understand that horrendous things are happening in this world and to many people, including Jews. DO NOT allow those things to steal your joy - we PRAY, and give that all to GOD - and then we continue shining and spreading our light, especially to those who NEED light shined on them. Continued love and prayers going to all who need and are willing to accept it.
Thank you for sharing your lovely holiday in New Jersey. It seemed like such a happy time for you and your family. Then, the tragedy in Israel happened.....I am praying for Israel and for all the innocents caught up in the horrible situation. Please know that many of us are mourning those who have lost their lives and their sense of security. My heart aches for them. Shalom.
I still can't believe this is happening, I'm grateful I have heard no anti-semitism in my town. If I do I will speak up, we must all speak up. Thank-you for your courage in pressing forward. We Stand with Israel.
I decided to walk to the store today. I try to do this a couple of times each week because the exercise is really good and I love talking to our neighbors. I'm not used to telling anyone when I come and go. My husband happened to call while I was on my way home and became really worried. It's not something I even thought about because I have always felt safe here. He requested that from this time forward that I drive, check in with him and use the buddy system. I don't think I really ever thought about my safety as much as I've had to and it's scary.
Don’t let your voice be silenced. Your channel brings happiness to many.
I’m a reform Jew. I love visiting Jewish neighborhoods. Last year I visited South Williamsburg and Monsey, NY. I will have to visit Lakewood soon.
In the Hasidic community of Williamsburg the balconies on the apartment buildings are staggered, so that the sukkah will have a view of the sky.
Thank you for all your tephillot...hope your family in Israel is safe! Hope you and your family are doing ok and keeping safe,sending love from Israel 🇮🇱
Thank you for putting out new content. My prayers are for your family and all the innocent. Be blessed.
Wish I could give you an old grandma hug. God be with you all.
Dearest Chana, we pray for you and your people every single day! As Christians, we know our Bible, and we know God's love for His special people. That will never end! May you feel His peace and comfort, plus His protection! Shalom! 🇮🇱❤🙏🙏
By posting your happy Jewish content, you are keeping spirits up and that’s a mitzvah. This is your version of IDF solders and ultra orthodox dancing together while singing. Obviously, do what is best for you and your family. The more mitzvahs, the better, for us our solders and our countries. Big hug!
Loved seeing all the fun things y’all did in New Jersey. Thank you for posting. I will continue to pray for the peace and safety of your family. And of course, I am still praying continuously for Israel.
I am so glad you all had such a wonderful high holidays with your family in New Jersey. I know it doesn’t lessen the pain you all as a Jewish people are experiencing, but it does give sweet memories to reflect upon. Your smile shines the love and light of God.
Please know my prayers continue for peace and safety. I also pray that this week’s Shabbat is a time of respite from the ugliness the Jewish people are experiencing. Also sending you a huge hug-know that my heart aches for you and your family. I cannot even begin to imagine the pain you all are feeling
I felt like this all during our most recent wars. Our sons dying, being permanently injured. Heartbreaking and it was isolating for military families because everyone else was ... "taking trips to Disney" and carrying on their lives as normal. Its a very isolating feeling when youre enraged, confused, and personally affected by something when others dont seem to be. I support you and am equally speechless, as ive been so often before.
Chana, I'm so glad you and your family had a lovely holiday and are home safely!! Please don't stop posting the light, joyful content- it's needed now more than ever. Not just to help us all get through what's going on, but so that the world can see the true face of Judaism, the joy and the love, rather than what hateful people want the world to believe about us. Thank you for what you do. Sending love, joy, and blessings to the Fireflies and extended family!! 💜💜💜💜💜 (PS I loved the gorgeous flowering vines hanging in your second SIL's sukkah! What a great idea! 😍😍)
Me and my family pray for Israel and for all Jews daily. May God bless and protect you all .
Your joy of seeing the jewish neighbourhood and grocery store was so infectious. It shows that what we would think of as mundane can also give do much pleasure. Blessings to you and all your family,and I pray eapecially for those caught up in the conflici in Israel, and also for your safety from despicable anti - semitism.I cannot know whay you are all going through as I am not jewish,but from a couple of jewish friends that I have they try to describe what daily life is like and I try to help them where snd when I can.
My family supports you, and Israel. I cannot fathom what I am seeing is happening, nor what you all are going through. Many prayers.
I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for you and all I've learned about Judaism. I took a class Into to the Bible from a Rabbi & have been interested ever since. Thank you!!
❤ Thank you for your honest posts, I am a Christian from Western Australia. Praying for Israel and Jewish people everywhere ❤️
Precious Chana, I am standing with you, your family, and your people. I quickly quieted someone recently who was saying that they hate Jews, yet they claim to be Christian. I let them know that it is IMPOSSIBLE to hate Jews and love God! I also let them know that God said He will bless those who bless Israel and He will curse those who curse Jews. The room got VERY quiet! I have contacted my Representative and let her know that I expect her to support ALL help for Israel. Please know that I am praying for you, your family and God’s chosen people, the Jewish people! You spoke correctly, you WILL SURVIVE this. God declared it and it will happen. Much love to you. ❤️🙏
So glad you decided to post...I understand your hesitancy, but it was nice to see your wonderful holiday trip! The joy of the holidays is a beautiful memory!
BTW, Mondays I wake up, anticipating your content-you really make my day!!!!❤
Thank you so much!
I am so grateful for you and your Family. I have learned so much about your faith and your culture. Stuff I am so so happy to know. I am Christian but I firmly support you! I am so very sorry for what is happening to your People all over, of course, especially in Israel. Please know our family sends love, care and our deep prayers. The strength and steadfastness of the Jewish People is amazing. ❤️😢💔
My heart is just breaking with what I'm hearing in the news and with how it's being covered/some people are reacting. I hope you can feel even with all the negativity, that there are still many American Gentiles who support and love the Jewish people and Israel.
Thank you ❤️
Chana, thanks for posting this video which was fun to watch. I understand it was filmed before the attack on Israel. You, your family, and all my Jewish friends are in my thoughts and heart during this terrible time.
How wonderful to be with so much family for the holidays 🎉😊 The market was AMAZING!!!
Yes it was!
I love your happy content! Don't let the bad guys win! I'm still very heavy hearted about what is going on. It's really sad and disturbing. And always amazes me what humans do to other humans. I'm soo thankful for your positive content though! Take all the time you need to process, and know we love and support whatever you feel comfortable sharing. Sending specific prayers to you, but also praying daily for the situation in Israel ❤
I pray for all the innocent people. I’m grateful for your videos. Your family is precious.
Just realized you guys went to the same slime university that my extended family goes to! Small world. ❤
I’m so sorry and pray for all of you and Israel. I’m sorry for all the ignorant haters.
Chana, I want you to be assured that not all people are antisemitic and as for me and my household, we would be and are, defenders of our Jewish brothers and sisters. We know all about the Holocaust and are determined not to let it happen again. I send love to you and your family and ask Hashem to bless you all and to defend you as he always has.
Chana ,
I’m so glad you got out & you & family took the time for some much needed R & R.
It’s good to be surrounded by family & friends @ this time!
I enjoyed your excitement over the store’s in N.J. Lol!
Please be careful out there & be alert of your surroundings.
My prayer is that one day we won’t have to say that to anyone !
Praying for this madness & pure evil will stop!
Sending much love 💕 and prayers your way.💕
I support you and the Israel! This is so heartbreaking! How can this evil happen? We must pray and stand!!🙏🏻✝️💟😕
Off content topic but as a kiwi it was cool seeing genuine yellow school buses, rather than just in movies. We are praying for isreal here in nz too
Chana,
Lakewood, NJ is a beautiful community. Marlboro and Manalapan are three miles away.My sister lived in Manalapan for a long time. I know the area well. I am praying for a big victory for Israel.
Baruch HaShem!
My prayers are with you daily for your protection and coping. 🙏💙
Praying for you and all your Family and Friends . Please Be Careful .Love you and your wonderful Husband and Kids .
17 November 2023 Friday ..
I want folks to be Nice to everyone .❤
Thanks for sharing your lovely Sukkot with us. It must have been really hard to post. However, remember - if we stop being positive, they win! We have to keep going forward with trust in Hashem.
The right thing to do is what you believe to be best for you and your family. I love watching you and your life, but I understand if you need time to yourself or to spend with your family. I'm sure others feel the same.
I am thankful you had a happy time before the war broke out. My hope is these happy memories will help to ease the pain you are going through right now. Gd blessing to you and your family
Lakewood NJ is a predominantly Jewish community. So glad you enjoyed NJ (my home state). Love your youtube content- just love learning so much (I am not Jewish). Sending you all my peace ❤
I think you made the right choice, both to show the original cheerful videos and to frame that content. It may seem as though this isn't the time for anything lighthearted, but when things are at their worst, when your world has been turned upside down and inside, when you're broken hearted and everything looks dark, that's when you most need something lighthearted. It gives you a timeout from suffering. It reminds you that there are good things in the world.
You don't see the light of one small candle when the sun is shining. But when the world is dark, a little light can make all the difference.
So go ahead and remind your friends of good and happy times.
Also, consider that the best antidote for prejudice and bigotry is getting to know people personally. So the work you do in letting people get to know you as an orthodox Jew is very important, especially now. There may be people hearing antisemitic propaganda, who might believe "Jews do this or Jews are that," because they don't know any Jews well, but now they know Chana, because they tuned in for a gluten-free recipe and got interested in your life. So now they think, wait, Chana's not like that; Chana is like me in a lot of ways. And they don't accept the antisemitic bilge. Or there may be people who wouldn't care what happens to Jews, but they do care what happens to Chana, because you have put a face on what was just an abstract to them.
Don't doubt that what you do makes a difference, even when you don't see it.
The world is becoming a smaller place, in part because with Internet content like RUclips, we learn about the lives of people we will never meet.
I'm sorry this is happening. I'm sorry for the harm and sorrow it's caused. I'm sorry for your pain. You aren't alone. People care.
Yay, Passaic, my neck of the woods!
Hi jar of firefly family, I had an uncle who lived in Passaic NJ. The farm look so peaceful and so nice. Take care and glad you all are having fun, with all the horrible stuff going on in Israel.
I am grateful for your content; I have been a viewer for years. I am not Jewish. I love to learn from people about other religions and cultures. I have learned so much from you. For that I say thank you. Watching what is happening in Israel is heart wrenching. I seems unbelievable, I will never understand how people can do this to one another. I was so sad and angry to hear that in your own neighborhood your family is dealing with Anti-Semitic people. When they should be supporting and comforting your family at this time. I am so sorry for this. I know it must be so hard and frustrating but not all of us are like those people. I can't imagine as parents how frighting this is for your children and the struggle to explain all of this including your neighborhood to them. Your content is educational, supportive to all mothers and just a upbeat reminder of the positives in life. As hard as it must be at this time, try to keep doing what you have with content. All of your viewers that support you will understand a sad day, an honest day, a happy day and a just being a wife and mother day. Sending you peace and the caring from one person to another.
Continuing to pray…. Thank you for sharing your New Jersey High Holidays celebration.
I hear you loud and clear Chana. But just know that I am so happy that you have decided to move forward and upload your happy content :) So grateful for your space and platform. Be well, stay safe and I hope you are taking care of yourself
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️ It’s been a lot these weeks as you well know. Hugs to you!
Dear Channa!
Jewish guilt. It's a real thing.
You should upload more content, we need to remember that Life Will go on.
we will not let the hate and terror bring us down.
Yes, this is a hard time for every Jewish in the world.
But we should be strong and we should keep our heads held high.
Don't feel guilty if you are happy, joyful, enjoy things!
This is our victory!
I want the Challah baking set. I’m not Jewish and I don’t have any children or grandchildren (I married 20 years ago at the age of 52). But that is soooooo cute! Thank you for posting under these difficult circumstances. You remind me of one of my closest friends who was Jewish. She died a few years ago. I continue to pray for you and the Jewish people everywhere.
Sending you and your family love and support .
Lakewood is very nice. I also have close relatives there. But everyone feels sad, and horrified right now. May our tefillot for shalom and the safety of the brave soldiers and am Yisroel be answered b’karov!
Be well, and thank you for sharing your yomim tovim!
Be safe and well!
I am Catholic and stand with Israel. I do not understand the hate toward the Jewish people. I pray daily for Israel and Jewish people everywhere. God have mercy.
NJ? I'm from there, but have lived in PA for many years. Sending lots of love to you and your family during this very difficult time. Shalom!
Thank you!
SHALOM my sister,its good to see you back on RUclips,my prayers go to YHWH GOD for all our brothers and sisters caught up in this barbaric situation 🙏🙏
Chana, have you ever heard of the Five Towns on Long Island in New York? This is primarily a Jewish community as well. Maybe you have to come to live on the east coast lol. I’m not Jewish, but I absolutely enjoy your content. My thoughts and prayers are with Israel 🇮🇱 ❤
You were in my neck of the pods lol. We are in Philadelphia. About an hour or so from Gourmet Glatt. I’m not Jewish but I worked in an Orthodox Jewish Bakery for 10 years. I became like family over the years. Haven’t worked there for 13 years and I REALLY miss it. So exciting to watch you walk through a completely Kosher grocery store.
Prayers continued for you and your family
Good Morning Jar of Fire Flies, Nice to see you again. How is your family doing and Ms.Belle, I hear it in your voice that you are still upset about what is going on.
Please take the time you need to rest and relaxation. I enjoy your video. I miss you being yourself confidence.
Hope to see that again.
Shalom to you and your family.
Be encouraged and bless and stay safe and healthy. will keep this situation in my prayers and thoughts.
✡️🕎✝️🛐🕊️💃🏽😇👼🏾🙌🏾🙏🇮🇱♥️💐🤗. You're Welcome.
Thank you!
Keep making the videos and it will help you mentally while all the craziness going on. My church is still praying for peace in the Middle East and I keep adding extra prayers for your family still in Isreal. Hoping all the extended family is still safe over there. I never understood hate.
Chana, thank you for uploading this video. I truly understand why you were hesitant to upload a video where your family was on vacation. Praying for your family and Israel.
Thankyoufor posting this content! B”H that we have beautiful moments and beautiful memories to help keep us sane during this painful time!
Chana, we are supposed to be lights to other nations. Keep posting, happy things, be honest with your feelings, even with what is going on in Israel and the world. It is hard, we are so sad and a little scared. Saying tehillim helps a great deal, being with kids and family helps. Watching you tube with you and other Jewish you tubers😮helps a great deal and makesus feel no so much alone
Thank you for continuing to share your life
I thought you would like this. It is a poem called The Peace of Wild Things by Wendell Berry.
Continued prayers, stay strong, God is with Israel
Agree totally
Hope you and the world finds peace.
What an amazing trip you had!!!!! Thank You for sharing!!!!
Thanks for watching!
Heart hugs to you sweet soul💞
I know the world is in a rough space, but in all honesty, I say keep on sharing the joy you have of being Jewish and living the joy-filled life that comes with it. It’s good to share how Judaism brings joy, love and fulfillment, and provides the world with hope. The world needs to see this and change the hearts of those who’ve been persuaded to think otherwise. You’re amazing, Chana! Keep going! ❤ *hugs*
Fun to see you back in Jersey! Glad I caught this video, I have been so busy lately. I live in Jersey just outside of Manhattan. When you were in Passaic you were probably only a few minutes from me! There is a very large Jewish community nearby, I see the people walking to temple. Glad you and your family had a good time on your trip {at least}.
Please know that while you may feel it's not appropriate or 'right' to post something joyous during this time, I think it helps provide hope. As one commenter stated a distraction. We need to give our minds a little relief from the continuous trauma. Thank you for sharing this video. I loved the farm animals. Also, if there was any doubt about the community your drove through, seeing all of the balcony sukkas made it unmistakable. 🙂 I think I'd want to move there if it meant I could shop with no limit on what I put in my shopping cart! So glad your family was able to celebrate and make these happy memories. You are constantly in my prayers. 💚
Much love ❤️, stay strong & safe 🙏
I’ve been a faithful viewer and subscriber, too, of course, for a number of years, I’ve lost count but it’s been from your early days on RUclips. I’m missed a few videos over the last year due to an serious automobile accident last Thanksgiving afternoon. I broke my back and incurred a few other injuries taking a year to heal and recover. I’ve occasionally missed your inspiring messages, your organizational skills, the love of your family and your Jewish faith. Blessings to you and all the Fireflies. I’m back on my old schedule now and that includes watching your videos each time they’re uploaded. 💟🇮🇱✡️💟🇮🇱💟✡️🇮🇱💟
Hello Judith! So nice to see you! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so sorry about your accident! Wishing you a refuah shlema / full recovery. I know it's been a year, but still hoping you have a complete recovery.
Oh that sukkah display was awesome! Sending a big hug from Toronto.
Hi Chana, I am happy you posted your video. We must continue even when things are so upside down right now. I am thrilled you had an amazing Holiday (Chag) with your family. Your kids also had special family time with Cousins which is so important! I just heard the city where I was born in was having a Riot today against Israel. I do hope things will be safer very soon.
I'm glad your posting. I'm a combat veteran and remember that we can't let the terrorists terrorize us. You keep doing what you do. We also need to hear about your struggles. That is family for you. We Mourn with those who mourn
Watching you on your trip makes me chuckle because it reminds me when I so shopping in others states and see alcohol being sold. I live in Pennsylvania so they don't sell that in stores
Prayers and love!!!
Looks like the little Fireflies had a lot of fun cousin time!
I hear you, atrocities have been happening since the beginning of man sadly
So sorry you are going through this. Sending prayers and positive thoughts.
I just needed this video, it just lightened up the day so much, thank you.
It is hard. I’m grateful for your content and for being honest about how difficult this is.
Thank you
I am very thankful to be watching your wonderful video!
Let’s say I’ve been “fragile” and seeing your video with beautiful New Jersey all those Jewish stores and neighborhoods I’m in awe like you are and then the petting farm with the kids. It really took my mind off things for a little while. Thank you dear. ❣️
Hang in there!
You can come to my area in Maryland and feel right at home. Lots and lots of Jews! I love it!