I’m Back! Here’s What I’ve Been Up To! | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- I'm baaaaack!!! In this video I give you some updates as to what I have been up to, how things are going, and such. I cover homeschool, reding, journaling, my garden and lots more! Thank you for watching!
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Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have four 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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Chana, it's absolutely wonderful to see you back! I'm so glad your time away spent with family was exactly what you needed.
@@purpleandred7 thank you so much! It was!
@@jaroffireflies You know, Chana, I have a fair amount of friends who have a YT channel and I always wondered how they did it .. day in and day out, always trying to come up with new and different interesting content as creators .. and sometimes, they've said, that it doesn't always "hit the mark" to be interesting. The one thing that I've imagined it maybe to be like is similar to having a noose hanging around your neck, always on the ready to film - no matter where you are or what you're doing, it's always in the back of your mind: this might be something my followers would want to see/find interesting .. it's always lingering in the background, should I film this; I should take the camera to dinner out, just in case I want to share the delicious food; what if something amazing happens and I left the camera at home? It can be daunting at times, no? If it was me, I'd be stressed out all the time, constantly worrying about it. For you, I can totally understand how difficult it must be having to think about filming while you have so much on your plate already. You are very appreciated for all you do to keep us happy and interested, but I really do understand how hard it can be and how much time and effort it takes to juggle your family life and your channel. Thank you 💜
Chana, So wonderful to see you back online. I've missed you.
Thank you 😊
Chana...... It's SO GOOD to see you. My Mondays have not been the same. But I'm so glad you put your well-being and your family first. ❤
@@janicebeckett7287 thank you for understanding!
So happy to see you again. My Mondays have not been the same. Look forward to more videos as you juggle life, kids, school, your own needs, and family/community. 🎉
Thank you Janette!
Glad to hear and see you again. Hope that you continue to feel better!
Thank you!
Welcome back!! חג שמח
Thank you 😊
So glad your family is okay. Thought you took a break due to people making horrible comments. Glad that is not happening. Love listening
Most people here are incredibly kind 💖
Welcome back Chana! You were missed and I hope you are well and refreshed! 🥰😇
Thank you! 🤗 very refreshed!
Wow❤🎉🎉❤🎉❤. 😮😊. 👏🏻🙌👏🏻🙌👏🏻🙌👏🏻🙌
We missed you💞
Thank you Cathy!
Welcome back Chana, I’ve missed your channel! 💕🙏🏻🤗
Thank you! 🤗
Awesome to see you back!
Thanks Diane!
So excited to see you!!!
Excited to be here!
Chanita!!!!!! How lovely of you to share your amazingly loving moments with family. You're back! Yay!!!
Yes! Thank you! More to come!
I missed you!!!!
I missed yall too!
Welcome back sis. Sometimes we need those breaks for sure!
Yes! Thank you!
Welcome back. You needed that well-deserved break,
Thank you!!! 😊
i'm happy to see you back
I’m happy to be back!
Yes yes yes! Hello Chana I hope you and your family are doing fine. The color of your scarf suits you very well. I am so exited to hear from my favourite jewish youtuber again. G-d bless you!❤
Thank you so much!
So glad you are back!!!
Glad to be here!
Missed your positivity. Great to see you 🙂 Take care of yourself ❤️
Thank you! You too!
I am SO HAPPY you’re back! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you 😊
I'm so happy to see you! You have definitely been missed, but I'm so happy you're taking meaningful time for yourself!! ❤
Thank you so kindly Barbara!
I clicked so fast! Welcome back Chana!
You're the best! Thank you! 💖
Welcome back. We missed you. Glad your time was rejuvenating for your family and you.
Thank you so much!
I was just thinking of you this morning as I was getting ready to go play pickleball! I LOVE seeing you back!! Good for you for taking care of YOU and your family! Self care guarantees that others around you are blessed! Set those boundaries and keep them for YOU!!!
Yes! Thank you! I appreciate your kind words!
Yay! So glad you are back. I missed you.
Yay! Thank you!
Yay! So thankful to see you! 💙🤍
Thank you Julie!
Welcome back! I have missed you!
Thank you Kelly!
So so nice to hear from you dear Chana! ❤️
Thank you! 🤗 I was just watching one of your shorts earlier today! Not sure how recent it was published, but it was about the wedding dance. Can’t wait to watch the full video later!
I'm in West Texas, and our winter garden is often more productive than our summer garden. Spinach, various greens (collards, etc.), bok choy, cabbages, winter squashes, carrots, etc. all do really well.
Also, I would love to see you do a video of your freezer meal day. Glad you're back!
So fun! Yes, I’m a little late but planning to plant carrots and lettuce and spinach in a few days. This week has been a bit busy lol
Welcome back so happy to see you back!!!!!!!
Thank you Nancy! 💖
Hi Chana!!!! Great to see you. You're looking happy and relaxed.
Aw thank you Lynne!
Glad to see you back.We are looking for a Challah bread for shabot and everyday.
Thank you! I have some great recipes if you want to try to bake it 😊
Yay!!!! Glad all is well
Thank you 😊
So glad to see you!
Glad to be back!
Your new video was such a nice surprise! It was wonderful hearing what you've been up to, it sounds super busy but a very full and happy life! 😀
Thank you so much Cindy!
Welcome back 😊
Thank you Jill!
Welcome back Chana and all the other fireflies!!! Try some raw ginger root tea with honey and lemon
Thank you for the suggestion Mary!
Welcome back Hannah! So good to see you back on youtube.I missed you.
Yay! Thank you!
It's lovely to see your smiley face again, you radiate sunshine 🎉
Oh thank you! 😊
Charna! I was just thinking of you last night. And now here you are! So, I've been living the retired life. Going through boxes from storage, shredding *years* worth of old paperwork I was too busy to bother with. Enjoyed the community swimming pool, playing computer games and fighting a summer flea infestation. So happy you had a chance to recharge your batteries and just enjoy your family and friends. I've truly missed your posts but don't do instagram so... Looking forward to when you pop up again with an update on life. Happy reading, baking and living! L'chaim! 😘💚
Thank you for your kind words!!! Sounds like you have been so very productive! Great to see you here again!
So great to see you back, We missed you!
Oh thank you!
It was so nice seeing you had posted! You have been missed. It sounds like life is treating you well. I look forward to your videos as they come. Stay safe & well.❤
Thank you so much! Be well!
It's so good to see you!
It’s so good to be back!
Whooo! Welcome back, you’ve been missed 🤍
Yay, thank you!
Nice to see you back 😊 Hope you and your family are doing well 💖
Shalom shelí!
I literally drop everything to say Hi to you❤
I really missed you so much! I was thinking about you this days!
BH❤
Is always a good idea have a lil break to regroup.
H' bless you and your lovely family.
Aw thank you so much! It’s nice to be here again 💖
Oh my goodness! So excited you are back. Glad you have enjoyed your break with your family. Can’t wait to see what you have planned.
I’ve been thinking about you and missing you. Good to see you. 😘💙🤍💙🤍💙
Thank you!!’
Welcome back we missed you glad your well now . Sending love ❤
Thank you! 🤗
Yey Yey Yey hurry welcome back my friend ❤ let me relax and watch the video 💃🏽
Welcome back is a much needed rest for hope you feeling better now ❤
Hope you enjoyed it!
Hi Chana! 👋 Good to see you. I got so excited that I commented before watching the video. 😊
🤗 aw thank you
Chana … it is a wonderful thing to see you again. I want to share how this video hit me. You clearly identified and shared many aspects of your life as a woman, wife, and mom that you were grateful to embrace and reconnect with. Transparency combined with vulnerability is meaningful. As a mother of six beautiful and now adult children I can reflect back and identify with you and the stage of family life you are in. It is an exquisite place to which you have arrived. Only you and your husband can determine the correct balance for your family going forward. I know one truth … no mother mentor that I know and respect, when reflecting on their life, has ever said “ gee I wish I would have worked more “ … Know that you are loved and respected. Shalom 🙏
Wise words! Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom and for your kind words 💖
Hello! So good to see you back ❤️ I was just wondering the other day how life was with you, after the lovely @frumitup posted a new video for the first time in a while.
Aw you’re so sweet! Thank you Kirsty!
Chana!!! So glad you are back! Whatever you are able to film I am here for it! Looking forward to your next upload! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!! I appreciate you Sarah!
You are my spirit animal 😂.I remember my "long classics" journey. I was in my late 20s early 30s and still single. I read a lot of the ones on your list Middlemarch, War and Peace, Les Misraebles, Gone With the Wind, Anna Karenina....it was a time.
I love it!!!! I read Les Mis and Gone with the Wind way back in the day, I should reread them too! My TBR is getting too big lol
Oh my! I have missed you terribly!!! Was just thinking about you yesterday!! Good to see your sweet smile and calm voice and of course your beautiful family of fire flies!! Have an amazing day my friend!❤
You're the best! Thank you Stephanie!
So wonderful to see you again!! Blessings!!
Thank you so much!
Hello again! I was just thinking about you yesterday, hoping all was well with you and hoping you would do another update. So glad to hear from you and hear about you and your family. I am so glad you have been able to find a better balance in your life. Your life sounds very busy and fulfilling.....and full of joy. I have started giving tours of Montpelier....the home of James Madison. I have learned so much more than I ever taught my 4th graders when I was teaching. Mostly I enjoy interacting with our visitors, and spreading the history of one of our founding fathers.....and the history of the constitution. Be well, I am looking forward to your next upload. Shalom.
That’s awesome! I love history and especially things like historical tours. What fun!
So nice to see you again! This feels like catching up with an old friend, it really does. You must pace yourself going forward. It sounds like you're rediscovering things you didn't realise you had lost and it's important not to lose it again. ❤
Thank you so much for understanding and for your kind words! Lovely to see you again!
Missed you, Chana! Glad you’re back!
@@lindawarenberg296 thank you Linda!
Thank you for popping in with a new vlog! Looking forward to your updates when life permits. Here the cat’s paw is healed but there will be more vet news. My new “garden” consists of five container plants, which, so far, are surviving. Send good vibes to the rosemary plant. Summer reading has been enjoyable. Middlemarch is a fav, I found myself talking to certain characters, asking why would you do that? Enjoy the fall- it’s such a beautiful season.❤
Sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Hope the cats paws continue to heal well and the garden gives you produce!
How lovely to see you again.
Rotorua, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Thank you Melody!
Chana I’m so grateful that HaShem allowed you to take the time to rest and enjoy your family in safety! Happy you’re back! Baruch HaShem🎉
Thank you so much!
Good to see you Chana! So glad you and your family are doing well. Much love and light for the future.
Thank you so much Patricia!
Chana! Welcome back! I actually went to your site one day last week to see if there was any kind of update. I don’t use IG or TikTok, so this is the only platform for me. Your life has certainly been/is full of exciting things. Wish I could say the same. I spent the last 6 months or so undergoing chemo and radiation treatments for breast cancer, including a 90 day stay in a rehab while getting the treatments, as they were very hard on me. I’m doing well now, getting stronger and better. It’s all good. The cancer was caught early and fully removed. The treatment was for prevention in the future, greatly reducing my chances of a recurrence. Look forward to your posts in the future! Much love from Ohio ❤
Oh my goodness Karen I will keep you in my prayers for a full and complete remission with no complications!
Chana, so glad to see you again! Glad your “sabbatical “ has been helpful for you. You, your family and the Jewish/Israel community have been in my prayers. I am listening to “Middlemarch” audio and reading “All Creatures Great and Small” bless you.
Thank you so much! All Creatures Great and Small is such a lovely book! Have you seen the PBS show? It’s quite enjoyable too!
@@jaroffireflies yes. I am watching both series. The current and the one back in the 70’s /80’s. Both BBC
@@marymcmanemin4201 awesome! Enjoy!
Hi Chana! Wonderful to see you again! A break is always a beneficial experience, enabling us to catch up and have a "do over" if necessary. You really accomplished a lot with your garden and I am thrilled to see you cooking and reading even more than before! Would love to see some crockpot recipes if you are willing....as always a pleasure to watch and learn....
Thank you so kindly Janith! Lovely to see you again!
Happy to have a new video from you !
Hope you enjoyed it!
sooo glad your back Chana!! ive truely missed you !🥰
Thank you!
Welcome back Chana.
Thank you Kim!
Yaay! Yasher koach 💗
Thank you my friend ❤️
Giant hugs! You're back! You honored the fact that you needed a break and took it, and I'm so glad. Would love to see a quick garden video as things progress.
Thank you so very much!
Glad you’re back! ❤
Yay, thank you!
So good to see you. It had been a crazy day and seeing your video pop up made my day. Your so positive ❤
Hope your day today is better!
@@jaroffirefliesmuch better thanks
@@DeannaHamilton-v7e so glad to hear that!
I’ve missed you so much, so glad you are back, hope your family is doing well😊❤
Thank you so much!! We are well!
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Welcome Chana!!
Thank you!
I am so glad to hear from you!
I’m glad to be back!
Miss ya. So happy all is well 🙏 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you Lisa!
Glad you are back I have really missed you
I’m so happy to be back! Thank you for your patience!
So glad you're back!!! It's wonderful to see youl
Thank you Lisa!
Wonderful to see you back and know that things are going well for you ❤️ Thanks for the video 😊
Thank you!! 😊
Hellooooo. So nice to see you and welcome. Yes, we have missed you. 🩷
Thank you!!!
WELCOME BACK🌻
Thank you so much!
Chana, so glad to see you here again! Greetings from Prince Edward Island, I missed you but totally understand how busy your life is. It sounds like you have been very busy.
Thank you so much! Must be such lovely weather right now in PEI!
I am sooooo happy to see you again!❤
Thanks for being here Debbie!
So glad to see you.
So glad to be here!
This had made my day to hear your news.
Aw thank you Jodi! 💖💖💖
Hey Chana! So great to see you back 😊
Thank you!!! 😊
I've missed you chana!!!! Soooo much ❤
You're the best! Thanks for being here!
So wonderful to see you!
Thank you!!
So great to see you back hopefully less stressed (it's amazing you have time to do so much after looking after your family ! ).take care X
Thank you so much Dawn!
Yay!!! I’m so glad to see you back… Had I not been on a bus at the time I would have made some crazy kind of “squee” noise when tour video popped up!!! I’ve got even more of a smile on my face now than I had before having seen your smile, and heard your voice and enthusiasm! Have definitely missed watching Jar of Fireflies whilst you’ve not been here! Looking forward to new content!
tour=your; blaming the typo on my overexcitement at having you back on the RUclipss!!! 😂
Aw thank you! So fun! I’m so glad to be back and I appreciate you watching and being here!
so glad you are baaaaack!
I’ll glad to be here!
So very happy to see this today. Been a rough few weeks I know this will cheer me up, Or it did until you lost me with okra. 🤢 LOL. You can have my share of all the okra everywhere for all time. It's the least I can do for all the joy your channel has given me. 🤣
lol I never much ate okra, but I think it would be great in soups!
Welcome back ❤ missed you my friend. Glad you're being gentle on yourself. 😊
Thank you Rissy! 🤗
Shalom Chana, ma nishma? So glad you're back. 😃 I just turned on RUclips after a tiresome day, and there was your video! What a nice surprise! You look relaxed and full of energy. Good to hear you've had some time for your hobbies.
I have in the meantime started to learn Hebrew, just a little bit once in a while. I have a textbook I like, and as a grammar nerd I ordered a grammar book right from the start, but A. just won't deliver it.
Looking forward to your next video, whenever you feel ready to post one. Take care, all you fireflies!
So exciting! Good luck with your Hebrew learning!
@@jaroffireflies Thank you!
@@H2_O2 you’re so welcome
Chana! I'm so happy you're back ❤ You are my favorite content creator 💗 ✡️✨️
Wow, thank you! 😊💖
Welcome back! 🎉 Take care.
Thank you so much!
*sigh* life is back to normal. Glad you got the rest you needed and everyone is well...at least , is well now. Thanks for the update. 😀 my life has been upended with family issed but, as you say "that's okay". I am currently recovering from a nasty bout of sciatica, but, again, that's okay. I do have family so I was able to rest and am recovering. What is your family doing for Purim this year?❤
Thank you Dawn 💖
Welcome back! I was wondering where you'd gone. I watch several Jewish moms and don't see them all the time. So I thought RUclips was throttling the content. Time off is always a good thing for recharging the batteries.
For sure that may be happening too, but I know several of us have stepped back recently. It’s hard to keep up with regular content like this for sure.
Yipppeeeeee ! U r back. Im so glad!
Thanks Debbie!