My Son’s UPSHERIN | Chalakah | Jewish Life and Traditions | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2021
- Today my son is having his upsherin! Also called a chalakah, this Jewish ceremony is popular within Orthodox Jewish circles. In this ceremony, we cut his hair and he begins wearing a kippah / yarmulka and tzitzit. Due to the pandemic, it's a small affair at home, with family watching through video chats. I also sew a kippah in this video!
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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What do you think of the Upsherin tradition?
I love it! And the wisdom of your youngest child sounds like something my younger brother would say. Congratulations!
@@megangarten2115 thank you 😊💜
I love it!
I really love how so many things are celebrated in your faith. Not only the celebration but the tradition and sweet intentions behind them. I just don't know if I could have waited until 3 with my boys they both had a shock of super thick, dark hair at birth. Then it went blonde and the curls came in, and it had to be cut regularly from about 5 months on. My mother used to cut it and the only problem we had was that they used to go to sleep on us, because it was so relaxing to them.
Haha .....my son is 5 1/2 and still says the same thing .....or shall I say allows me to say it......that he's big but he's only 'mommys baby'.
“I’m your baby, but I’m a big boy!” ❤️ How to melt a mamma’s heart in one sentence.
Thanks for sharing about the upsherin. What a sweet way to make a memory.
So very glad that you enjoyed :) Thank you so much for watching!
I know this is an older video but I hadn't seen it before. I love his response "I'm you baby but I'm a big boy." 💝 My daughter who's 31 now always told me she's always be my baby no matter how old she got. Your family is lovely, Chana.
Soooooo cute!! Your sewing skills are very good🎉
Aw thank you Maribeth 😊
Oh my. This one pulls at the heart strings. From way he was eating those M&M’s I say the Torah will be delicious to this little one his whole life❤
Thank you Marley ❤
Mazal tov. May he grow to be a mensch and a Torah Jew who rejoices in the beauty of Yiddishkeit. Much love!!💕
Amen! Thank you!
Amen! All of this, yes. Mazel tov!
@@ImazABoss thank you!!!
He can say his dog ate his first one! Funnier than eating his homework 😆. What a great sport you are to have the patience and good naturedness to just roll with it and make more. M&Ms were a great idea! Congratulations to your baby big boy.
Thanks Jenna!
I just love to hear your laugh!
What a great tradition. ❤️
My baby boys are now 6’ and 6’5” and 32 & 34 years old, but they are still my boys!
I love traditions! This is a wonderful one. Mt daughter gave herself her first haircut.😂😂😂
I love how you called your sons babies.
I have an 18 year old Marine. She may have all of that training under her belt, but she will always be my baby!
"The Dog Ate the Kippah." That's a children's book in the making if I've ever heard one! Great video.
🤣🤣🤣
I saw this video again, I love on what he said, now the next one.
That was so cute! You are very resourceful by making your own kippah!
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His daddy did a great job on the hair! I love that along the way there are traditional transitions for the children to take part. Always love your videos
Thanks so much! 😊
His answer to the baby or big boy question was the best!!
I totally agree 🥰
I think this tradition is beautiful!
I so enjoyed the little alphabet tradition where he loved the M&Ms! 🤗
I recall when I worked at The Ashkenazi Synagogue, there were familys' that attended with little boys and the changes as they grew!
I love watching you. I love how you put sweets on the alphabet. Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good…..”
Thank you for sharing your life w us❤
So glad that you enjoyed this!
Oh, honey! Just found this older video- it was so sweet! I didn't cut my son's hair until he was three, either. Not for a religious purpose; it was just beautiful and he was adorable, and I cried when we cut it. You're right- suddenly your baby is gone, and there is a big boy! *Sigh...*
Congratulations! The first haircut in any tradition can be emotional for all that it represents. My parents took photos of my brother's first haircut back in 1959. They are treasured memories!
Thank you!
Your journey to becoming an Orthodox Jew reminds of a story my student told. Her mother was born in Russia. She knew that she was Jewish but had no real idea what that meant. As Sonia put it, she had to learn to be Jewish when she arrived in the US. Your journey has given me an idea of what that entails. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing that story :) I’ve heard similar from other Russian Jews.
What a wonderful video! I love the idea of the Upsherin tradition :) I remember taking my son to the barber shop when he was probably 7 or 8. While we were there, a Dad brought in his little boy with the most gorgeous long curls to get his first haircut. What a transformation when they walked out of the barber shop. Definitely the little boy to big boy thing. Couldn't help shedding a few tears:(
It’s such a transformation! My oldest had long beautiful curls, that was hard
Sharp kid !
Oh my, I enjoy your openness to offer M&Ms to teach (to the heart of a child) the foundational religious teachings your family follows
Thank you so much 😊💜
What a beautiful tradition! Both you and your family are delightful! I enjoy watching your videos. To all of you, much love and be well!
Thank you so much 😊
So much fun! Blessings.
Thank you Wendy 💜
This was great. I love your sharing of your Jewish traditions with us. I had never heard of this one and it was wonderful to learn about and see your family observing it. Your husband did a great job on the final haircut!!
so sweet the whole family!!! what a beautiful memories for them when they grow up❤
Such an emotional video, I remember when my son has his first haircut. It almost takes your breath away watching how fast they grow.
So true
I am Christian and am thoroughly enjoying learning about your religion and traditions. As a Mama myself, this one made me a little teary eyed. May God bless your family.
Thank you so much 💜😊💜😊
AWWWWW!! "I'm your baby" My heart!! That was just beyond sweet. O love your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, that kid melts my heart! He is such a sweet boy :)
Okay the small kippa is so cute omg
I learn so much on your channel! I think this is a great tradition. My mother is hair stylist, so I had her perform my daughter's first haircut. It was very emotional for me because, growing up, my mother always cut my hair. I didn't sit in a salon chair until I was well into my 20s. I think all the family participation is beautiful. Again, as always, I love how G-d touches every part of your lives, even something like a little boy's haircut. Absolutely love your channel and love your bright, joyful energy. Thank you again, for sharing!
Thank you so much and thank you for sharing your story! What fun!
Shalom and thank you for sharing this with us. 😊
"The dog ate it." 🤣🤣I'm DYING🤣🤣
No freakin way Baby Firefly is already turning 3! Time really does fly!
Oh no he isn't three, this is n older video when my little dude turned 3
Your husband did a great job cutting your son’s hair. Thanks for sharing this special moment.
You are so welcome and thank you so much!
I cut my daughters hair when she was two months old because she had a bald patch at the back of her head with her father’s beard shaving machine, and I never ever thought it was something special and much less to celebrate I just thought she looked much better. Incredible the things you explain, I not Jewish, I had a small idea about Orthodox Jews, seeing you and listening to you is like seeing another world. I am happy you are happy in it.
I’m so happy my channel is giving you insight into an Orthodox Jewish life :)
This made me tear up. I love the traditions
I’m learning so much from you. Thank you! You’re a great momma!
Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
I love this!
So glad to hear!
That's such a sweet tradition, I'm learning so much from your videos!
Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the videos :) Thank you!
What a wonderful video! Thank you so much!!
You are very welcome!
Thankyou for sharing
Happy to! Thank you for watching!
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you!
Thank you. For sharing.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
I love learning about this sweet tradition!
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching!
What a fun tradition! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
Oh what a special day for your son! He looked so excited! It was great seeing how so many loved ones were involved (virtually, but still).
A special day indeed :) I was so glad they could all be there to see him and interact with him too :)
This was very informative! Thank you! Also your son with those MnMs was precious 🥰
Thank you! I am so glad the video was useful to you :)
You are a joy to watch! Love all of your tradition’s and lifestyle.
Thank you so much!
Mazal Tov!!!! Happy Birthday to you're son!!!
I know it's such an emotional day!
Thank you! It was! But mostly just happy :)
Your son answered perfectly your question of baby or big boy. As a boy mom, he will ALWAYS be my baby!
Yes!!!!! If only my older kids could realize this is true too 😂
Mazel tov! Thanks for sharing this.🙂
Thank you!!!
Mazel tov Love all your videos. GOD bless you all You have a beautiful family.
Thank you so much!!! 💜💜💜
What a great video! Your kids are adorable! Thanks for sharing this tradition.
Thank you!
How beautiful you shared this very important part of your family traditions ❤️
Thank you so much!
so adorable!
Thanks 😁
Watching your channel gives me such baby fever!!!! Absolutely love your channel ❤️
😊😊😊 Thank you!!!
I’ve just found your videos, but you’re so lovely to watch :)
Thank you so much! And welcome!
So HAPPY I have found your channel. May God bless you and your family, may he keep and protect you always.
Thank you so much! And welcome!
What a sweet & fun tradition! Loved that. Also I can’t believe your baby is 3!
Thank you! And right?!? He’s so big!!!
What a lovely tradition! I love the part about the honey and the sweetness of the Torah. It's hard to cut their hair for the first time, my son had these cute little baby curls that were hard for me to let go of :)
It is so hard to let go of baby curls! My oldest had suck gorgeous curls!
What a wonderful ceremony to share with your family. I have recently found your channel and I am enjoying learning about the Jewish traditions. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words :)
Lord where did you find daddy firefly, he is just the jack of all trades !? Also, THE DOG ATE MY KIPPAH sounds like the title of his future memoir.
Awww little man💕 Very nice tradition, that first haircut is emotional 😭
Right?!? He’s such an awesome kid :)
Oh what a cute boy!! I love his hair!!
Thank you 😊😊😊
mazel!! such a wonderful day for him!
Thank you!
What a wonderful video!! Quite emotional for you too l expect...x
Sarah Chana from the UK.
Thank you!!! Definitely! But very happy :) So glad to see him growing up!
Your channel has been extremely helpful in my own journey, all your explanations are super easy to understand and you give off a very welcoming vibe. (I'm considering beginning conversion and your channel has been very educational)
I'd also like to say I think it's really awesome that you don't film your kids' faces for the channel but still include them in some ways!
Thank you for your kind words! And good luck if you decide to pursue conversion:) That’s very exciting!
Your husband has beautiful hands. Loved this video, Chana xxx
Thank you :)
Mazal tov!!! this was so BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you so much!!!
That is the cutest kippah you made for your son!
Thank you :)
Mazel Tov. This is the first I've heard of this, so now I have something to tell my Jewish friend that I learned today.
Awesome! And thank you :)
I love your family 🙏🏻💙🔯 thank you for sharing!
Such a neat tradition. I've never heard of it before.
It is neat! It’s fun to see the change in the boys after they get their haircut, it’s like they know they are big boys now :)
What a handsome little man! You are such a good mama. Be blessed.
Thank you so much!
"I realized this morning the dog te it..."
Hilarious! Welcome to mom-life! Loving your channel!!!!! xoxo from Birmingham, AL
So glad you are enjoying! Thank you so much!
He is so handsome!! I didn't know about the Upsherin, I just figure, to each their own with little ones hair styles ;) . I love this! I know he is proud & I know you had a little bit of heart ache at the growing up.
Thank you!!! Haha no I couldn’t wait to cut his wild hair! So much easier now! He’s definitely super proud and I can see a shift in his attitude, he knows he’s a big boy!
Congratulations on your sons hair cut
Thank you!
Your husband did a very good job👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕
Thank you 😊
Aww... so cute 😃
Baruch HaShem
Mazal Tov! This is adorable. I think it's amazing that you made two kippot. I tried making kippot srugot for fun before when I was learning to crochet. 😅
Thank you!
Loved your beautiful pink head covering! It is a color that looks very good on you.
Thank you so much 🙂
Mazal tov! Have lots of nachat!
Thank! Toda!
I once took care of a beautiful child with the most beautiful, flowing, dark and thick hair of head.
He was a right terror and nobody could keep up with him and I absolutely adored him.
He would run and climb and never walk and then just come to me and stand as still as he could (which wasn’t much!! His whole body from his neck down still moved) just long enough for me to tie his hair back and out of his face and have a quick cuddle and then he was gone again.
When he came in with his haircut his mom and I shared a funny moment when we both mourned his hair that was cut.
In my career there’s only been a few kids that I’ve grown so attached to but he’s definitely up there and I was so sad when his family moved to Israel but they were so happy!
Lol thank you for sharing that story 😊
Pretty insightful for a three year old!
He’s a pretty amazing kid :)
That was so sweet, "I'm your baby"
What a handsome little man!
Thank you 💜
Mazel tov! What a sweet video. My son is turning three next month and we don’t traditionally do an upsherin in our family, but he has never had a haircut due to the pandemic!
Thank you! And happy birthday early to your son!!! Do you think y’all will do an upsherin for him because of all that?
@@jaroffireflies I think we will at least tie his first haircut to his birthday! I always love how grown up they look after their upsherin.
@@batmomandrobbins167 yes me too!
congrats mazaltov xx
Thank you!!
My friends who live in Boston, their grandson had that too.
So fun!
I love the stuffed snake puppet.
I just discovered your channel today and have watch ten videos in a row; thank you. I have so many questions, but I suppose my first is about your experiences in converting twice. If you’ ve already posted a video about this (or any of my) questions, please direct me to them.
Again, thank you, I loved every minute I’ve watched.
I am so happy you are enjoying the videos!!! I will be doing a video on my conversion story as soon as I am able. In the meantime I am filming a Q&A video soon if you have more questions! Post here or email me :)
Thank you for replying. In the video about sitting shiva you mentioned the outpouring of support, kindnesses, and meaningful help during that time...Question: is the neighborhood in which you live primarily or even entirely Jewish? About keeping your kitchen kosher, what does that entail? Is your head covering only removed in front of your husband or do your children ever see your hair uncovered? How did you and your husband meet? What is the process for converting to Judaism and how long does it take? When you worked outside the home did the traditions of your religion interfere in any way?
If I have used an incorrect reference or word in my questions I ask that you will overlook it and please, don’t hesitate to correct my errors. Again, thanks!
@@lisagraced8112 Thank you so much for your questions! I believe I answered the " how we met" question in a previous q&a which are on this playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLqxZU_RTv3psGH_SQan2p0bXgIJovwrtl If I am mistaken let me know and I will answer! And for kashering the kitchen, its a whole lot but I did kasher most of a kitchen and talk about it in this video when we moved into a short term rental: ruclips.net/video/uty7BDYL-pw/видео.html The other questions I will answer in my upcoming q & a!
Goodness me is there nothing your husband can't do!? Lovely video ❤
He surprises me all the time lol
I used to save locks from my son's haircuts when he was little. I don't think I have them anymore. He is 23 now.
Aw that’s so sweet
Mazel Tov!
Just wanted to share;
In our community it is customary to wrap the 3 year old in a tallit like sefer torah and take him to a kittah alef rebbi (first grade teacher) . The rebbi puts the child on his lap and goes over the alef bet with him, they also do the honey on the letters.
Love that! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I'm a hair stylist so yeah, I think this is officially my favorite of your videos! (For now anyway 😃) And, I was very emotional...those first haircuts on boys especially just make them go from baby to big boy so fast!
PS- your husband did an amazing job on his haircut! He even held the shears and comb properly! Impressive!
Ya this was a big day for sure! And I learned that my husband can cut hair! Lol I was so impressed with his skills also :)
@@jaroffireflies that is so funny to me, that you didn't know that! Who cuts your older son's hair normally?
I mean, do you do it or a hairstylist?
@@LeaSonnenscheinTrier I took them to a local place and had a barber do it :)
@@jaroffireflies thanks for your response. Wish you a great Shabbat! Greetings from Germany, Lea
MY 3 SONS ALL HAD LONG CURLY HAIR I DIDNT WANT TO HAVE IT CUT BUT EVENTUALLY IT GOT CUT YOUR BABY BIG BOY IS SO ADORABLE SO ARE THE OTHER TWO CHILDREN🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝
Thank you 😊
Chana, thank you that was beautiful... it actually made me cry. Your little big boy is super gorgeous... cute too but tell him that.
How do the little caps stay on, do they use Bobby pins?
Thank you so much! We can use clips. My husband uses a clip. My boys have a new style of kippah that somehow stays on without a clip.
M&Ms... Oh how cute. I'm not Jewish, let alone Orthodox, so this is fascinating!! I homeschooled three too.
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much for watching! And yay for homeschooling!!!
It was interesting
Glad you enjoyed!
what a wonderful idea with the hebrew alphabet. i like it. it made me think of the passage in Jeremiah 15:16. TFS.