A Current Update + Where I was for the High Holidays | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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In today’s video I take you back in time to the high holidays last month on my trip to New Jersey. This week I’ll fill you in on where I am and what I’ve been up to. But first, I’ll give a quick more current update on how things are going here. Then next week I’ll take you along on some adventures around a new to me Jewish community!
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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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I’m Catholic I’ll keep you in my prayers and the person in your community who’s serving in the war. This Catholic stands with Israel
Thank you
Me too 🙏🕯🇮🇱🕊🙏
Yes! 🙏❤️🇮🇱
I agree! We prayed for our beautiful folks from Isreal this sunday.
My family is so far ok. They have been evacuated from southern and northern Israel. I do have two cousins in the IDF. I am leaning on our Jewish faith to help me to continue to process everything that is going on. I am still in shock over what is going on.
Chaya Esther
It’s definitely still a shock. I’m so glad to hear that your family is ok right now.
Believe in Hashem.....and keep busy.
Chaya ester where are you from in Israel??
@@user-zw8zw3zo3q I am not from Israel. I am from the USA. I have family in Israel. It’s hard to be here in the U.S. while my family in Israel is going through so much. I feel helpless.
@@PinkHawk191 for sure. I do live here. And Channah knows that.. yes we are in troubling time. But also in miraculous time.. we have rabbis that guide us and tell and tell us what to do pray . Hashem G-D is a merciful G-D. we will all see the coming of Mashiach very soon..!!👐
My church has been praying for peace in the Middle East. Hoping for the safety of Mr. Firefly's family still in Israel. I hope you and the family stay safe during these times
Chana, my heart is broken for you. You’re right, there are no words. I’m so, so sorry the Jewish people are experiencing such hatred. I truly did not think I would ever see this again in my lifetime. 😢
I stand with Israel!! I’m appalled by the action of sone American citizens & those enjoying the freedoms of our country while supporting terrorist.
I continue to pray for the safety and support for all my Jewish brothers and sisters 🙏. Please stay safe and know you are loved
Thank you
As a Christian, I completely stand with Israel AND pray for all innocents in danger. Bless you.
Praying for you, your family and all the innocent people affected by this horrible tragedy stay safe, love you all , praying for the day where antisemitism, Islamophobia and any form of hate will no longer exist Amen stay safe ❤
Merci for sharing this positive vlog during this time. My husband's a recently retired GP affiliated with the Jewish General Hospital here in Montreal. We are stunned by the protests here and the new safety protocols that are in place at all our Jewish establishments. Once again thank you for keeping your intro CLASSY. Blessings
My heart is so sad for all Jewish people. As a Christian, I have studied some Judaism since it’s the roots and foundation of Christianity. I always did a unit on the Holocaust when I taught fifth grade, and my students loved to learn about it. You are all in my prayers.
This Protestant stands with you all. I will continue to pray for protection and peace for my Jewish brothers and sisters. I absolutely love the book of Psalms. It is such a comfort in times of sorrow and hardship. ❤️!
I wasnt sure to press tumbsup to this video, but i did. I want pepole to see your message. I am praying for you and your entier family. May God protect all the innesent. ( sorry for my broken english, i am norvegian and dyslektik )
I’ve been praying for all of the Jews everywhere.
As a Christian, I think there is no need for war. We have Jewish friends living in Israel and we love you all. Prayers for all the hurting people.
Chana it's good to see you back. I keep all my Jewish friends close in my heart at this difficult time. I'm glad you enjoyed your high holidays. Hugs and love.
Keeping you all in our prayers, there is no excuse for antisemitism. We should all respect each other, even with different beliefs. Thank you for your posts I really enjoy learning about the Jewish culture.
Chana, my heart is breaking over all this hatred and ugliness. There is true evil in our world, as we can see. We support Israel 100%, even though we are Catholic. It is so upsetting that, last Saturday, I was completely dysfunctional. I was "paralyzed" by the atrocities being committed. And, the antisemitic acts and protests just repulse me...I am SO sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and loved ones and all Jews during this horrific time. Rosemarie ❤️🙏🏻 🇮🇱
I'm so glad to see your video; I've been in constant prayers for all of my Jewish friends, and of course, for Israel herself!! Please take care of your mental health during these perilous times; the rise of antisemitism around Metro Detroit is scary to ME as a Christian so I cannot imagine how my Jewish brothers and sisters feel!!! #NeverAgain #ChristianSupportForJewsAndIsrael
G-d bless you, Chana. May He grant supernatural peace to your family. I am lighting a candle and praying Psalm 122 every day. With love from a Catholic homeschooling mom in Michigan
One of my college roommates lives in Israel with her hubby and kids. Last I knew they lived in a kibbutz. Prayers for their safety!
Praying for safety for you, your family and Israel. ❤
I’m not of Jewish faith but am praying that it ends soon all loved ones are safe. And the young man gets home safely. Love & hugs
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I love that you add your 'bloopers' at the end of each video - so funny and relatable! I am praying for the entire Jewish community in North America and Israel.
I've never seen any bloopers.
Baby Firefly's commentary was great! Praying for all of the innocent in the Holy Land.
You were about 1 hour from my home. Lakewood is a huge Orthodox area. There are tons of kosher stores. I shop there for Russian/Middle Eastern products that I can't get in regular stores.
Prayers ascend for all. Please take care and be safe.
We were on a cruise overseas when the war broke out. Every evening before dinner we remembered to uplift Israel in prayer. We were a group of 4 senior adults from the US.
I've read reports of serious attacks on synagogues in a number of countries. It's horrifying. I'll keep praying. ❤
I am praying for you and your family, the hostages, the soldiers, all of Israel, all Jewish people everywhere...that God will lead all of you and protect you and give you the strength to do what needs to be done....🇺🇲🇮🇱
I am praying with you. I am afraid, angry, and very worried. Although we’ve never met, I feel like your Bubbie. Sending love.
As Catholics my family and I stand with Israel. Always have, always will. Praying for all Jewish people in Israel and throughout the world.
My prayers are for peace. Horrible people will always take advantage of situations and try to justify their behaviour. Be strong and take care of yourself and the family
Hi Chana. I’m thankful that your family is in New Jersey. I’ve belonged to the fitness center at the JCC in our community for many years. It has always been a fortress to get into, but I’ve never seen the police presence around it that is there now. It makes me so sad, and I worry for the children. My grandson’s 5th grade class was studying “Number the Stars” at the time the war started. What a lesson that turned into. 💜🙏
Hi chana i’m Catholic and my prayers goes to your family and the people in Israel. How are you and your family I hope you’re well. I’m prayer every time for everyone especially from your family. With big love from your Andrew MPS, you made great UA-cam, UA-cam contents and carry on❤❤🎉❤❤❤😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for what you're experiencing. I'm praying for those suffering in Israel and Palestine. Praying for protection from Antisemitism for all Jews and Islamophobia for all Muslims.
Chana, there ARE no words for this. I pray for the children and babies, and I bless and say D'ua for you, my Sister of the Book. Please know that this Hijabi, in my Scholar condemns such atrocities. I sincerely hope that you're family receives better news. Shalom.
Hugs my Friend, praying for you and All of Israel.
Dear Chana, I am so happy you had good holidays in New Jersey . It is kind of what my weather is like. I am glad they had so many Jewish stores!!
I am so sorry for what you and your family are experiencing.😢 I keep praying for everyone .
You are in our prayers, Chana. Hate can not win. Much love, Rissy ❤️
💔💔I stand with Israel. I am so sad for all that has happened. I cannot even imagine. I was born in Montclair, New Jersey, Chana!! Hugs from Michigan! 🤗❤️
It was lovely to see a post from you. Traveling to visit family to celebrate the high holy days is a time to step back from your channel to just enjoy this holiday. But I am glad you are telling us about your visit.
Whenever I am in another country than Canada, I too visit grocery stores. All the packaging is different for our favourite things because there is not French and English on them or labeled in a foreignlanguage. Little things like that surprise me and I find it fun. Also all the different products available is enjoyable to look through, and yes also buy. Even window shopping is fun, and I am not a big shopper, but there are new things to see. Where I live in a small rural city it is fun to even shop in larger cities to see the variety.
Being able to visit family is always a joy. It's great thst your children were able to see and play with their cousins. Those little figurines you bought them were so cute.
I am looking forward to Part 2. You and all your family the world over are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and your family.
Praying for you and your family. Hope your in laws are safe.
Hi Chana. I'm one of your Orthodox fans, who lives in Israel (I grew up in the States). In many ways I think things are harder right now for Jews in the Diaspora. In Israel I'm surrounded by people who "get it." All my coworkers are depressed, not just me. Everyone talks about the situation and I don't feel alone. I don't have to read about the anti-Israel protests if I don't want to, and they aren't happening where I live. I know that a lot of Jews in the States and other countries feel so isolated, like their coworkers and neighbors just don't understand, and many have had antisemitic activity directed at them.
I mean, yeah, when I hear a noise in my house in the middle of the night, I wonder whether terrorists have gotten in, and this is the end. Everyone here is traumatized. And it's not lost on us how many people around the world literally don't care whether our hostages come home, and want us to continue living with baby-beheading murderers as neighbors. It's so scary.
But I'm in a place where I can help. I'm surrounded by people in the same boat. We have an army that has mobilized to protect us. I wouldn't leave Israel right now for a million dollars. My sister in California told me I can always go stay with her if I need a break. Maybe someday I'll take her up on it, but right now I can't imagine leaving. If I were in the States, I wouldn't know what to do with myself.
Stay strong. You aren't alone, even if it feels like you are.
That is such an interesting perspective that I really hadn't quite thought about in that way. Thank you. You gave me such chizuk and clarity. It's been a confusing time being an American Jew. And I have never wanted to be in Israel more. Stay in Israel. It's honestly scary here. Less so in Texas than in some other states, but still. We have seen so much antisemitism in the past few weeks.
My heart is breaking for all the hatred and stress you have been experiencing. 💔💔 I will continue to pray for you and everyone involved. I’m so glad that you had such a wonderful trip as a family and that everyone got to have so much fun!!! Is there any chance that you & Mr. Firefly would consider a move to the East Coast and New Jersey? Sending much love and hugs from Canada!!! #IStandWithIsreal #PrayForPeace ✡️🙏☮️
My high school classmate lost her son in Israel just a couple days ago. I feel so sad for her and her family.
I hope your matchmaking comes to fruition!
I’m literally crying. I’m so sorry that y’all are experiencing this. Words can’t describe how horrible this is and how much grief and anxiety it causes so many of us, although non of what we are feeling can hold a candle to what millions of Jews are feeling around the world. My family will continue praying for your family and for the Jewish community around the world especially Israel.
Its so good to see you and I can't thank you enough for being you and sharing your life with us. Right before the war broke out, I signed up for a class at a local synagogue to learn more about Judaism. I am learning so much. I went to my first Shabbat service this weekend and felt incredibly welcomed. Its thanks to UA-camrs like you that really helped inspire me. I took your (I believe it was your) book suggestion of Living a Jewish Life By Anita Diamant. It really opened my eyes. I started reading more books like a child eating PBJ sandwiches. Just thank you from the bottom of my heart.
My dear UA-cam friend. I have never fully gone into my connection with Judaism but it goes back at least fifty three years. I have kept you, Israel, and the diaspora in my thoughts and prayers. I also will not allow my ANGER to be vented in a negative way. I will only say that I wish for Israel a complete and decisive victory over those who are determined to destroy her. I send you, Mr. Firefly, and your entire family peace, blessings and JOY. SHALOM AND L'CHAIM.❤
Continuing to pray for your families safety and the safety of Jews everywhere. What a blessing you got to spend time with family before the atrocities happened. Believing that He who keeps Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps
You and your loved ones are in my prayers 🙏 ❤️ Thank you for this peek into your holidays and time with your family.
How is it that baby Firefly is walking already! Oh my. Im praying for all Jewish people everywhere. Our church supports Israel ❤❤
My heart goes out to all of Gods children both Israel and other places on earth. May God give you peace and safety. May God Bless and keep you! MO,USA❤🙏🏻
We are just prayerfully waiting for the other shoe to drop. So far, we have seen miracles, and we are united. On the other hand, I am so disappointed in some non jews. They don't realize we are just the first domino. Don't worry we are doing our best to hold back the evil. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. If you are one of the good people in this community I am so grateful for your prayers and efforts.
Love the video. There’s a huge uptick of Jewish hatred and daily protests in Toronto. It’s sickening. Everyone is scared but we’re not hiding out or they win😔😡we had amazing sukkot weather here. The best ever!!
We are Catholic and there is not a day that we do not pray for Israel. We are standing strong with you all. We make sure we are not silent about the horrible things that are happening to Israel.
Thank you for sharing Chana. I can imagine that there's more variety for Jewish people in the Northeast. It sounds like everyone had a great time up north.
I am praying for the peace of Jerusalem. I am a believer in Christ. But I love my many Jewish friends. I am praying for Jews all over the world, along with the soldiers in Gaza & Israel!
I enjoy learning more about your holidays. I continue to pray for your family here and abroad.
It's good to see you posting videos again. xxx
The anguish on your face says it all. Be safe Firefly family! ❤😊✌️
Loved the video. It was refreshing and joyful. I’m glad that your sister-in-law is in the states and that you had the opportunity to see your mother-in-law again. It’s nice to know that there are actually kosher grocery stores. It was so good to share a little of your life and the high holy days. Would you guys be tempted to move to Jersey? It would be hard I know since you guys have established such a good life in Texas.
Prayers and love sent to you and your loved ones! 🙏🌎✌️☀️♥️
Please take care of yourself and your family. I'm not Jewish but I follow your page and I pray everyday for peace 🙏. I'm from NJ and am happy that you felt good here. My heart breaks with everything that is happening. Unbelievable what is happening in our world and country. Stay safe and just do what you need to do.
Continuing to pray for everyone. I love hearing about your families journey through life ! Thank you Baby Firefly for making me giggle while your Mommy was filming !
Praying for you and Israel big hugs from GA.
Prayers and love to all - please be safe - there are some horrible people on this earth!🙏😃💗
Sending love & prayers Chana 🙏 xx
there are no words😢 it is truly unbelievable. Sending hugs to you, your family, & community 💙
Thank you for posting. I love your cute cover. Prayers for you, your family, and all Israel.❤
Strength, safety, comfort and peace for your family and extended fireflies family. You and your family have been in my thoughts and heart since it started. Sending a huge hug
I feel your pain and am praying for all your people.😊
Sending you prayers 🙏
Amazing, thank you! 👍❤
HI Hannah, hope all is well. Wishing you and your family many blessings. xxx
I’m Catholic, born, baptized and eventually started eventually decided that what I was to do. As like would have, I was an advocate for the art the Tribunal. I loved Canton law, but there was a little whispering in my ear. It kept saying “LITURGY”. With the help was my friends,I did it all. One side of the law transferred to the other side of the law. Finally after the kids began to have a life, my went back to woke.. A c couple days here and a few evenings was the best of both worlds. I accidentally found your channel. Continuing education never ends. I love how much I’m learning. Unfortunately you are it. The only person I know who is Jewish. The similarities are unbelievable, as I remind myself, Jesus was Jewish. Please continue, your stories, your traditions. I love them all. The first one I implemented was when my husband died. No flowers! I placed a vase with roses because they had a special meaning to us. I wish we were neighbors, you teaching one way and me teaching the other. Stay safe, protect the kiddo. I promise to prayer for you and ask to send a little one up for me.
Praying…. Thank you for sharing about your family’s trip to New Jersey to celebrate the High Holidays with your extended family. I agree with you. I think that visiting grocery stores in different parts of the United States and in different foreign countries is fascinating.
Oh my sweet firefly. I pray daily for you and your people.
Thanks Chana. Stay safe.
Glad you were able to shop. I wanna see all the things you bought. Especially the headbands. I do not live in a big Jewish area so I get the excitement about the shopping.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your time in NJ. I really take for granted how accessible things are in New Jersey like Kosher food being pretty much everywhere.
Prayers continue for you and your family
Pray for your safety ❤
Some things are too great to have words for. Sending love to you and your family and community.
I’m praying for all My church is having a service to pray for Israel
Thank you for posting this video. I am glad that you enjoyed your stay with your family in NJ and got to do some shopping. We all have to cherish the good times when the bad ones start. I am not Jewish but I sometimes go to a kosher grocery store. Looove the yogurt and alef beis cookies amongst other things. I went on October 9 and could feel the atmosphere was so much heavier, very understandibly. Would you consider moving east to be closer to your family? Love and peace to you and your family. 💚
Hi Chana! So glad to see your vlog. Thank you for sharing. So awesome you all were able to get away and spend time with family. Glad to hear your mother in law is there and that she is safe! How nice for all the cousins to be together. Of course we enjoyed hearing your helpful commentator. 😊 i bet he is having fun! Where was Bella at? i hope you had a nice relaxing time despite all going on. Praying for this terrible situation to end soon!
Good morning Chana and Firefly kiddos 💕 im glad your back!!
I'm so sorry that there are people who are using this time to harass others. Thank You for sharing your heart. I Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Blessings! 💕
Chana, you're in my thoughts and prayers always. I'm glad you had a good visit with your family.
Love and prayers to you all from England x
Chana, thank you so much for sharing this!!! I share your grocery store enthusiasm!! It is wonderful you had this precious time with your family ahead of the horrible events that have followed. I was raised by a catholic dad and a pentecostal mom... so my religious upbringing was interesting! My beliefs now are a mix of philosophies, and i have so much love and respect for the Jewish people. Please feel the love and friendship i am sending, and may all our joy and love outweigh the evil we have seen. You are such a great mama, and you have brought so much happiness to me with your videos! 🥰
Good words are good, but when you just tell us how you are doing, that is 99% of the very best thing IMO for all watchers. Thank you again so much for sharing your thoughts and emotions.
Thanks for sharing Chana. May God bless you and your family. ❤
Am glad to see you. You and the family are inafe my prayers. Please stay safe.
so much fun for you to be in lakewood! i love going there, and the amount of frum stores is amazing...i would love to hear which stores and other treasures you found there for future visits!
I’m so sorry Chana😢😢
I loved hearing how excited you were to enjoy shopping at completely kosher grocery stores/supermarkets and at the abundance of other stores in Lakewood! You're teaching me to truly appreciate how lucky I am to have these stores right in my backyard. Thank you!
Standing with you in prayer x