Orthodox Jew Gets Ready for Shabbat | Day in the Life DITL | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- It's a Shabbat prep vlog! Thanks for coming along as I get ready for Shabbat (Shabbos)! After sleeping in, I start my day with praying and then I go into a story time where I chat with you about the Azkerah we had the night before. I explain to you this practice and how it fits into Jewish mourning. Then I go on about my day, cleaning, preparing food for Shabbat, and answering a few of your questions along the way such as modesty for children in Orthodox Judaism, modesty for men in Orthodox Judaism, why do I light so many Shabbat candles, and what happens if I mess up while keeping kosher or observing Shabbat. I close out my day with you shortly before I need to light candles. Thank you for watching this day in the life of my Orthodox Jewish life!
Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have three wonderful children together. We also happen to be Orthodox Jews and we homeschool our kids. This video is a sneak peek into our daily lives :) You can see how this particular Jewish homeschool mom sets up her days, rolls with the punches, and gets it all done. Thanks for watching!
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Hello friends! Hope you are all enjoying your day! We had an absolutely lovely shabbat and then jumped right into prepping for Rosh Hashanah (which starts TONIGHT as I type this). Don't worry, I am filming it ;) If you are interested in learning more about Rosh Hashanah and the rest of our holidays that are coming up soon (Yom Kippur, Shavuot etc...) you can check out my Holidays Playlist here: ruclips.net/p/PLqxZU_RTv3pt5T9ptagcLLnnc9VUPVQiM Enjoy!
p.s. I linked to my Shiva playlist in the description box if you are interested in hearing more about our mourning process.
My first thought on why you light so many candles for Shabbat was so you can see where you are going in the house (bathroom, bedroom, ect) when it gets dark. Practical use. lol
You are so Good to Us!! Can't Wait :D
@@Haziesmom2023 😊😊😊
@@mastljn so I’m not positive on this but I think we actually can’t use them for light! I mean, they add light sure, but they shouldn’t be our sole light :)
@@jaroffireflies I now know that is not why you light the candles but light to see is a nice unintended benefit. I can't help but think that is one way God provides light even if you do not light the candles with the intention of doing it for light.
I love how you worded the modesty answers. The candles for the miscarriages are sweet. I think we should remember our babies who aren't with us on Earth.
I know it sounds silly, but I’m so enjoying cleaning my kitchen since watching your videos. I’m grateful to God that I have a kitchen and want to take good care of it. Thanks!
That’s wonderful!
I love how you remember your babies. My daughter has also suffered 2 miscarriages-one before her son and one before her daughter. Such heartache but knowing we will see them one day is comforting.
Loved this video.
-Shawn
I love the outtakes at the end of your videos. I think its important to be flexible and laugh at yourself, and you do this so well! Thanks for your authenticity and openness to share your life and faith with us. I'm a born again Christian, but am always looking for ways to broaden my world view. Your videos help me to understand Judaism and how it relates to the Old Testament. I pray you have a blessed day and week!
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful week as well!
I love seeing your kitchen "dance" with your husband!! Especially the "where are the dish towels" moment!
There were no towels!!! I keep one or two hung on the oven, then lots more stored in a drawer, and back up / overflow in the pantry lol I never have to get that far!!😂
too funny!
@@laurenk88pa when my husband is let loose in the kitchen he. Uses all the towels all the spoons all the. Forks 😂😂its a man thing
I think this is beautiful what you do for your children who aren’t here but with God. He tells us they are a blessing. And psalms 139 tells us He knew us before we were born. So He knew them. They were people he created too. I must say, you have inspired me to look deeper and see how to incorporate sabbath into my life. I feel like I don’t get one because I’m a mom. So watching your videos, is very inspiring and I feel a tug at my heart and soul to maybe find ways to get the rest it craves.
I am enjoying your videos so much as I learn more about your faith. As a Christian, I am loving gaining a better understanding of our Judeo-Christian roots and the customs Jesus would followed during his life on earth. Thank you for this opportunity.
You’re so welcome!
Your videos are always on my “must watch” list as soon as you upload. They are so joyous and fun, while still being educational. I’m so glad your channel is growing, you deserve every subscriber!
Aw thank you so much!!!
Thank you for these lovely videos. It's so interesting to learn about Orthodox Jewish customs and you have a beautiful family!
I used to sell flowers and you may find that the heads of your roses droop if you cut the stems in the air. This is because an air bubble is sucked into the stem when you snip it and it stops water from travelling up the stem. If you cut the stems under water, this won't happen. Also, if the head has already drooped, you can cut the stem again furthet up under water and it should recover. Thanks again for your lovely videos!
I worked at a florist for years and never knew that! Thank you!
I feel your "extra" 2 candles are such a lovely way to keep the two babies you lost in your heart. I love the way you add traditions to your family observances to personalize them. Your daughter must feel so special and grown up when she lights her candle. Brightest of blessings.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you again for sharing your life with us you are a lovely lady x love from the United Kingdom
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching :)
You share so much of yourself with us, thank you. Your eyes are always expressive, but you brought tears to mine speaking of your miscarriages. What a wonderful way of honoring them. 🤗
Thank you so much for your kind words 💜
Hi I really appreciate the way you value everyone In your family. It’s a hard thing to articulate but I can see you value and appreciate your husband. You smile when you talk about him. (So sweet.❤️). You value and love your children you watch over them with love and care. You value your daughters opinions on clothing and her choices . She’s so lucky you let her have a say as she grows. I love that you are developing communication with her on things that matter.
I also saw how you value the babies that you did not get to raise. Even though their stay was brief you value them too. Ummm I’m definitely not crying.., ❤️. You value your husbands dad by honoring him, remembering him and celebrating him. I know you honor him by loving his son too.
I really think your family is super lucky to have you. The world would be such a better place if we all learned how to value others the way you value the people you love. It’s a beautiful thing.
Thank you so much 💜 This means so much to me 💜
@@jaroffireflies anytime my friend. I hope you have a good day. 😊Crystal
@@crystal7217 you too! 😊
That is so sweet that you light candles for your babies. I have 3 in heaven I think of often.
Hugs to you mama! 💜
Thank you so much for this video and sharing such tender parts of your heart with us! You are a blessing to the world 💖💖☀️☀️☀️
Thank you 😊😊😊💜💜💜
Love that your channel is growing ! Everyone needs to be blessed by you 🥰🥰
Thank you so much! You are so sweet to notice! 💜
I so agree, Anna Sewell. Chana's channel brings me some joy every time I watch. Although, I wish I was half the cleaner she is. 😆
You have such a beautiful face. I bumped into jar of fireflies. Very interesting. God is so good!
Thank you so much!
Chana, I'm a non Jewish, not particularly religious, non homeschooling mum from the UK yet I still find your content super relatable (I find myself nodding along to what you're saying) and not to mention uplifting. Have a lovely week. Nicole
Thank you so much Nicole! I’m so glad to have you here :)
@@jaroffireflies thank-you
@@NicSullivan15 you’re so welcome 😊
את מסבירה מקסים...
💛 ...שתעשי תמיד סירטונים,
בשמחות ודברים טובים.💝
תודה
Hi Chana, I'm a Christian Puerto Rican woman and I thank you dearly for sharing your traditions and allowing me to learn these Orthodox religious ways.
You are so very welcome! Thank you so much for being here!
OMG the candle story is so sweet, that you remember your other babies💕 and you are so funny! We are not struck by lightening when we break a rule on Shabbat! You are a good explainer and I love to listen to your stories!
Dear Hannah,
Happy Rosj Hasjana year 5782🎉🎉
Thank you 😊😊😊💜💜💜
Hi Chana l just wanted to thank you for sharing your story. Your smile makes my day and l look forward to your videos every week. I lost my mum last year just as we had entered lockdown. I was sorry to hear about the passing of your father in law. I wasn’t sure if l felt strong enough to watch the video you made but I’m glad l did. It made me wish l lived in a community that comes together to support you, grieve with you and honour your loved ones memory.
I’m so sorry for your loss! May her memory be a blessing 💜
Love the color of those roses!
They were so pretty!
I think it's wonderful that you light candles for your two heavenly children. Acknowledging that they existed, even if not separate from you, keeps their spirits alive. I also think it's lovely that your daughter has a special candle. Much love to you all xxx
Thank you :) I love these traditions we are creating and building
Hey lady,. GF Brownies...
2 c sugar
4 eggs
3/4 c cocoa
1 teas vanilla
1 c veggie oil
1/4 teas salt
Mix up then add
1 1/4 1 to 1 Bobs GF flour or GF flour with 1/8 t xanthan gum. Mix and pour into a greased 9X15 bake at 325 for about 20 to 30 min or till the toothpick comes out clean.
My kiddo is GF as well..plus it is parve and super easy. Hugs to friend I have never met 🙂. Love your vlogs
Amazing thank you so much!
peaches or blueberries are both awesome with dump cake! cherry is definitely the classic. and pineapple always.
You are so lovely! Thank you for sharing your life with us. I have such a deep application for your faith and for the knowledge you are sharing with us. Wishing you a wonderful day!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing your intimate story about why you light 2 extra little candles before Shabbat❤🕯
I love your videos, thank you for making them
Thank you 💜
What a GREAT way to start my Monday morning. Cooking breakfast for my family on a holiday and listening to your Shabbat prep. Love your outlook on life and your countenance!
Thank you!!! Enjoy your day!!!
Thanks for all your explanations.
You are so welcome 🤗
What a beautiful family tradition you have created for your sweet babies. They are just as much family as the other three. so sorry for your loss. it must be a great comfort to you each week to bring them into your celebrations. Thank you for making it easier to learn about the traditions of another faith.
Thank you so much ❤️
Hi I have been watching your videos for the past two weeks and decided to subscribe today after you shared such a personal part of your life. I am not Jewish but I enjoy learning about different cultures and you seem so open and kind.
Thank you so much 💜 I’m really glad you’re here
Your candles for your babies are so sweet! I teared up a little, and I felt your loss.
Aw thank you 💜
I love how you have remembered your babies. Thank you for sharing a little of them with us. 💜
Thank you 💜
Loved this 💛
Watching your videos in the morning always makes my day feel better! You're such a ray of sunshine and happiness! I am truly sorry for the loss of your babies, lighting the candles for them is a beautiful way to remember them! Thank you for your positive attitude and for making these videos! Much love 💘
Thank you so much my friend 💜💜💜
@@jaroffireflies There needs to be more people like you in this world! I admire the way you are!
@@iceeyes8275 thank you 😊😊😊
What a new world to understand for people like us. Your videos are too good and elaborated and I like the honesty. Love from India ❤️
Thank you so much! I am so glad this helps you seee inside our culture :)
Very touching to have candles for the miscarried children 💔
I thought you might find it interesting how your Channel was suggested to me, from watching Peter santanelos jewish community videos. I think I’ve watched everyone you have made!
Thank you so much!
Gosh thanks for teaching me a better way of folding towels.
Enjoying your channel so much. Absolutely fascinating. Thanks.
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words :)
My grandmother used to make dump cake all the time. It's one of few good childhood memories.
Love the team work.. cooking for shabbos with your husband😀
Thanks :) 😊
Shana Tova to you and your family
Thank you! 💜
Thank you so much for how you answered the modesty question. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS or Mormons). We also have rules about modesty, but like you said it's about SO much more. In our church we get a little um... obsessed about the clothing and dressing part of modesty. We tend to forget that it includes the way we act and speak.
I also appreciated the way you explained your repentance process. Ours is very similar.
It’s soooo easy to get stuck on the clothing and forget about the rest! You are so right! Nice to hear that y’all have a similar idea of modesty :)
Hi Chana...my 1st time commenting I have been watching your post for the last month...I watched all your older video...I AM ADDICTED. I am roman Catholic from Northern Ireland. But I'm loving learning about your conversion and living an orthodox Jewish life its mesmerising ☺ I identify with you in other ways...I'm an introvert ..love my own company during the day while kids at school...I work from home! But I LOVE a clean kitchen..can't sleep ifvots not clean and especially love to load a dishwasher 😃 Any who...I'm rocking your videos keep them comin' xx
We have so much in common! Thank you so much for introducing yourself :) And belated welcome :) I am so glad you are here!
Enjoying your video this morning so thankful you share your life with us ! 💜👏🏼
Thank you so much!
Wishing you and your family a sweet and healthy new year💐
Thank you so much Karen!
Your candle story is so beautiful and touching. As always, loved your video. L'Shana Tova to you and your family! I wish you a sweet and healthy New Year!
Thank you!
Loving the outtakes as always, thanks for putting them in. 😀
You are so welcome! I’m so glad you are enjoying that part 😊
Loved this video hannah , happy Shabbat to you and your family 💐💐
Thank you!
I’ve learned so much.
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for your posts. I just started watching you 1 month ago. Again you are appreciated!!
Thank you so much! :)
Shana Tova!! Great video today!!
Thank you!
Chana, I so looks forward to your videos. I am learning so much! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
My pleasure! And thank you!
Thankyou again Chana for inviting me into your home for Shabbat. I love the information you share and the little snips of your husband and kids. I hope you enjoyed your Shabbat.
Thank you!!!
Love the outtakes at the end ! ☺️
Yay! So glad you enjoyed those!
So enjoying your video’s,so genuine and great personality and beautiful smile 🤗
Thank you 💜
Another great video. Blessings Anna x
Thank you! 💖
Great video Chana! Your very lucky your hubby likes to cook. That is extremely helpful! I’m fairly new to your channel so I need to watch your previous uploads to learn all your lingo about traditions and etc regarding the kiddos and etc. which I’m very excited to do 💜 Thank you for taking us along and take care-Debbie
Thank you so much! Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you again for sharing your fun and educational videos.. Loving all your out takes, they are so funny. Enjoy the rest of your day. 💖 xxx 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
You are so welcome! And thank you!
Shana Tova! Thanks for the info on the candles, touched my heart for your daughter's ❤️ and the other two as well 💗
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Thank you Chana for sharing why you light the tea lights. That is such a cute idea with your daughter lighting a candle and inviting Sabbat into your home!
Thank you so much! You are so welcome
Chana thank you for being out teacher ! Have a lovely week !
Thank you! Hope your week is going great!
L’Shana Tova to you and your family! I never knew about the candles for each child, but your candle lighting and remember your miscarried babies is so beautiful!!! I have been watching all your videos and really enjoy learning about the differences in what I know as a reformed Jew and Orthodox and the difference in Sephardic vs Ashkenazi. Thank you for explaining those differences.
Thank you for your kind words!
I loved the bloopers 😁 Your videos are very informative and natural, thank you. You seem to be warm and genuine person, that is what draws me here, also learning about Judaism with all respect.
Thank you so much!!! 💜
Thank you for that explanation, I always wondered what that fringe was hanging out of men’s clothes!!!!!!!!!!!!
So glad that cleared it up for you :)
@@jaroffireflies thank you !!! Very informative and interesting!!!!!
@@jennifercarter1437 so glad!
Hi I've just started watching your videos and I love them.Hope you and your family are well.
Thank you so much!
Good morning Chana 🙂
It’s starting to cool off in the mornings here in NH and today started off beautifully with sun and great temps. So I sat on my back porch and listened to you talk about Shabbat. What a great start to my day! Have a wonderful week sweet Chana 💕❤️💕
Good morning!!! Enjoy your beautiful day!!!
Appreciate you sharing so much, I’m sure that video took quite a bit of strength to tell the stories of the candles, take care of yourself
Thank you
Luv your sharing of your life. Shana Tova.
Thank you!
awwww. what a great way to start your day, hanging out with your husband.
It’s very nice :)
Same costco chairs too. What a lovely personal tradition. I have been a guest at a chabad shabbat table. Fun fact: the Armenian word for Saturday shabbat. Friday is orpat.
Thank you for sharing!
You are a beautiful soul, Chana!
Thank you! 💜😊
Love your videos ,I am Catholic but always have been interested in other faiths, I love how close your family is, my children have grown up now but I always loved Sunday dinners when everything stopped for family time .
Dump cake is really good with peaches.x
Thank you so much! I will have to try it with the peaches sometime then I think 😊
Hi, I subscribed yesterday to your channel. I’ve enjoyed learning about the Jewish faith. I had a near death experience and I was in a coma for three weeks. I won’t bore you with the details. I live in a small town in Utah and I was at the Drs. Office and I was almost to the door to get to my car and a rabbi (remember, small town in Utah) asked me if I had experienced a near death experience about and told me so many things about myself and family, that was so personal that no one would know. Bizarre!!! He told me about the Jewish faith and he knew I was searching for peace in my soul. I was intrigued and I have been studying about your faith and your channel came up and I subscribed to your channel. Sorry, I don’t want to bother you. But, what kind of counter tops are in your house? Love your channel. Thanks
So interesting! Baruch Hashem that you lived to tell the tale! (Like who gets to say that lol). My counters are granite.
Loving your videos. I wasn't able to observe Sabbath this weekend as I was travelling for my granddaughter's christening which was so lovely to celebrate with all the family but, I am very much looking forward to having time out from the world this coming weekend. Wishing you a blessed Rosh Ha Shana. I hope you enjoy it very much.
Thank you so much!
Very informative. Love the white table cloth.
Thank you :)
Hi Chana: I thoroughly enjoy all your content! I know a bit about the Jewish mourning process, sitting Shiva, etc. I also attended a memorial service at a synagogue; one of the physicians for whom I was working had lost his father. Very beautiful, and, I am so on board with the burial happening asap. I love kugel of all kinds from when I first had it at my friend's grandmother's house. That was fifty years ago. Your husband is handsome and so great with the cooking..such a keeper! 🤗 I wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Enjoy Rosh Hashanah, and, please do consider a video about your preparations for the holiday. Take care! Rosemarie 💖
Thank you so much Rosemarie! 💜💜💜
Watching this on Rosh Hashanah. Happy New year!
Your personal tradition with tealights is so sweet and sad🥺
Thank you 💜💜💜
the bloopers lol i enjoy your channel xx
Thank you 😊
Happy Rosh Hashanah, Chana and family!
Thank you so very much!
So great to see you and your hubby cooking together!
😊😊😊 It’s much easier to share the kitchen now after we got to remodel!
@@jaroffireflies I can imagine...I love your whole house!
@@gingerhammond6446 thank you so much!!!
Enjoyed your video, and the personal tea light tradition
Thank you!
I made your challah recipe again, dividing the recipe in 4 (doing the calculations prior to baking this time, instead of in my head) to make one loaf and it turned out beautifully! Yay for preparation! Thank you for an amazing recipe!
Amazing!!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I like your channel! I like watching you make gluten free recipes for the holidays. L’Shana Tova.
Thank you!!!
Beautiful video
Thank you!
Hi Chana, Greetings from England! I have recently found your channel and absolutely love it! I stay home too (due a chronic illness meaning I can't work) but no kids yet. I find your diligence in housework and serving your family admirable. Your dedication to prayer and reading in the morning is also an encouragement to me to keep going with starting my day with reading my Bible and talking to God. My husband has recently returned to work at the office full time (having worked from home during covid) and I'm finding the transition a little tough. Your videos bring me peace and joy. Praying for you xx. (P.s. lighting the candles for your babies born too soon is so lovely, thank you for kindly sharing such a personal detail)
Thank you so much 😊💜 I really appreciate you
This is a very cool channel, thanks so much for sharing all the information you do! I am not Jewish but have many Orthodox neighbors, so I found your channel when curious about their customs. I'm hoping knowledge will prevent me from doing anything unintentionally disrespectful and help me be a better neighbor. Happy New Year!
That’s awesome! Thank you :)
Tizku l'shanim rabot, may you see many more years!
Thank you!!! Shana tova!!!
Hello from Scotland 🏴 I have been binge watching your videos and love them, I’m not religious at all (grew up Catholic) but I love learning about your faith and lovely family x
Hello! Thank you so much! I love Scotland! I have family history there :)
I’m a new subscriber!!! I love your videos!!!
Thank you so much! Welcome!! I’m so glad you’re here :)
Hannah, thank you so much for all that you share. I want to go back to the ones that you spoke of concerning the Jewish mourning of their loved one. I find this all so interesting and your openness to share these things truly blesses me. I trust you had a wonderful Shabbat. I'm guessing that there won't be a Thursday video this week because of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? I wish you a wonderful holiday.
I am planning to put out a Thursday video! I’m filming / editing as I go today :) and will get it out when I can on Thursday :)
I do the same thing, we are not Jewish but also had 2 miscarriages. We always put flowers out and light little tea candles on about the time they would have been born. Both were early spontaneous miscarriages, I was in nursing school both times, we were doing clinical rounds. Not to make a joke but what better place to miscarry, than learning the ob floor the first time, and Er the second. If it had to happen anywhere besides home, the clinical training at the hospital was the right place to be. We did tell the kids when they were teens , we had two babies in 11 months, when my son started talking he said it was dark in there ( kinda weird, he said I was hungry he could hear my stomach rumbling, mind you this was out of the mouth of a 3 year old who really had no clue, his sister born 11 months after him, he said I left toys for you to play with inside mom. I think he has an overworked imagination but doctor said do t be so sure, who knows what he thinks he heard, left or whatever. I always say I was blessed with 2 boys, unfortunately our daughter choose to leave home to join a weird religious cult the day after high school, that was 18 years ago. She is not in our lives. I decided either the help of a psychiatrist to say we only have 2 and a DIL. She won’t be back, she is brain washed. We are over it now, all we can say is we are sorry she made that awful choice and we wish her well.it’s a very sad thing for a parent to accept, it took lots of therapy to get it. I am sorry if I said in prior videos here and other sites we only have the 2 boys and DIL. Will she come back….who knows.
Shauna Tova ru you and you’d family a happy abs healthy new year
Thank you so much! 💖
I love your channel!!!
Thank you 😊💜
As always, a lovely video. I hope your husband and your family are finding peace after the loss of his father. I don’t know much about Jewish practices, but grief is the same no matter what religion you are, and I hope all the lovely memories of your father in law are starting to outshine the ache that is surely still in your hearts. ❤️ I have a question and a request! Can you tell more about the cloth you use to cover the challah on your table? I have heard that it is a special cloth and was wondering if you could say something about it? Also, I am gluten free as well and I would love to see more of your baking. It is has been a long road to learn how to bake gluten free and I still have many failures, but I keep trying new things!😄
Lindsay A Yes, I would also like to know about the special cloth on the challah. 💗
Thank you so much! The challah cloth can literally be a napkin, but we like to use something special. I cross stitched and sewed ours. As for cooking gluten free, anything I filmed will be in here: ruclips.net/p/PLqxZU_RTv3pvi2bToQjOCGzXQ5vMjtVQ5 including my challah recipe :) 💖 Enjoy!
Love the outtakes, lol.
So glad you enjoyed!!
Hi Enjoying your vlog
Thank you 😊
I’m not Jewish, I’m Christian, but I’m loving watching your videos! 😊
Thank you!
Your husband kept reminding me of someone and I couldn't put my finger on it, finally watching this video I realized he reminds me of Tony Robbins! 😄 (For the record, I really respect Tony Robbins)
This was such a sweet video, may you have a good, sweet and happy year!!
Now I need to go look up tony robins 😂 I’ve heard of him, but don’t know what he looks like
@@jaroffireflies let me know if u see it, 😄
@@aidele5757 my husbands celebrity doppelgänger! 😂 That’s awesome!
@@jaroffireflies 😂