Siyum Prep + Key Challah + Shabbat Prep | What is a Siyum? | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- Lot's going on today! First of all, I am preparing for a siyum! And not just any siyum, but my siyum! What's a siyum? I will explain in the video! It's also Friday so I am preparing for Shabbat. And since it is the Shabbat right after passover, we have a tradition to make our challah into the shape of a key. I discuss the tradition of the key shaped challah as well as show you the process of how I created the key shape with my gluten free challah dough. Other than that, there is general Shabbat prep, and i make a fun dessert for the siyum celebration: gluten free and dairy free cake pops! (spoiler: they were a big hit with grownups and kids!). Thank you for watching as I prepare for Shabbat and my siyum!
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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The cake pops were a huge hit! Even Mr Firefly who doesn’t usually eat dessert ended up having seconds 😊 It was nice to have a success after that pancake fail 🤣🤣🤣
Hello Chana! Thank you for the great video, as always. Yes, recipes/hacks from those viral cooking videos/posts don't always work for me either... I did have more luck with using heart-shaped cookie cutters to fry heart-shaped sunny side up eggs :) congratulations on your Siyum! I'm sure the kids loved hearing about your reading and learning experience. Those cake pops look soooooooo yummy! As does the key shaped Chala. Great to hear you started to feel better in the afternoon. Lots of hugs to you and your family from (a very sunny today) Switzerland! :)
@@couturehelvetica1261 ohhh eggs! That’s a fun idea! I think I’ll try that!
@@jaroffireflies Good luck! The eggs being much runnier, it worked much better for me than the pancake batter. Hope it works better for you too! :)
@@couturehelvetica1261 can’t wait to try!
Channa,. The pancake thing was not a fail, it was a learning experience. Nothing we try our best at is a fail,. Because we learn something from the experience. When we learn we cannot fail.
It is so nice to hear the jiddisch word for key because it is derived from the German word for key Schlüssel. So nice to see the orthodox customs, because in the Netherlands we don’t see them anymore 😔.
Wow, baby firefly is certainly growing in there. It's good that you and baby are doing well.
I love 1st and 2nd Samuel too, but you're right, they'd wreck it if they made it into a movie.
I let my granddaughters help with the cake pops, they love crumbing up the cake, with clean hands or wearing gloves, and rolling the cake balls. I mix in the frostings and do the dipping in the melted chocolate. They also enjoy decorating the cake pops with sprinkles, colored sugars, decorating Jimmie’s or very fine chopped nuts.
That was such a sweet moment you shared with us. The children feeling the baby kick. What a blessing for them. 🤗
I am a relatively new subscriber so I am catching up on some of your previous videos. I was brought up in conservative Judaism with an increased exposure to Orthodox practices when I spent a summer in Israel (many years ago) on a trip with Yeshiva University. I am learning so much from your videos. For example, I had never heard about the key challah nor the observance of "taking challah". I recently ordered a siddur because watching your videos has rekindled an interest in my faith. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making your UA-cam channel so entertaining and informative.
Wow that’s incredible! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me :) Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions:)
I thought those pancakes were so cute, Chana. The Texas one was my favorite.I have a friend who makes Cake Pops for parties etc and they are yummy and easy to serve as well. I just love those new chairs...they are so nice and look so comfortable too. Be gentle with yourself in these last weeks of pregnancy....I know it is hard when you have three other children who need you but take time for those naps when you can!!
Thank you 😊💜
I agree rest you need it ❤️❤️
Such a great Mama! Going that extra mile!
I know you don't feel great, but you are still glowing! Your positivity is contagious.
Thank you Angela 💜
Your dining chairs are beautiful. Love your channel.❤️❤️
Thank you!
Great video! Blessings.
Oh that maneuvering around with the belly🤣🤣.
It is a job in itself.
Mazal tob on the sium, I'm super glad for you❤
Thank you!
I made our first ever key challah this year (gluten-free also). What a wonderful experience! I'll tag you in my IG post :) you've inspired me to give cake pops a try!
when our kids were little we would often use a turkey baster to make pancake shapes. what a fun season! Now our kids are such big eaters that we do sheet pan pancakes for efficiency, lol.
congratulations on your Siyum!
Shabbat Shalom!
Thank you so much for tagging me! Your challah is gorgeous!!! 😍
You could use cookie cutters on the sheet pan, instead of slicing 👍
Teaching the kids in a language they can understand about the things youre learning, keeps them interested for YEARS.
Piping was SMART! How
ingenious
Shabbat Shalom💜
I have done the cookie cutter pancake trick. I think the key is to funnel the batter into a squeeze bottle or pastry bag. Easier to control than with a spoon. It helps if the batter is not as thick. Using the squeeze bottle you can make your own designs (squiggles or a Mickey Head) or silver dollar pancakes too.
You don't even need to buy a bottle. Last time my syrup was almost out anyway so I used that. Honey bears also work great.
Thanks so much for sharing your tips!
I love how your kids are so eager to help their Mom! The table looked so nice for Shabbat. You truly make a loving and cozy home. Lots of blessings and enjoyment as you continue to study Torah!
Thank you!
The key challah was a great effort. I remember how difficult it is sometimes with Gluten free. Many blessings for your Siyum.
Thank you Annette!
I so enjoy your family videos! I miss having my kids at home and all the fun things we did. My daughter and 3 grandchildren moved to Fort Worth (from San Francisco) last summer and I so miss all our activities together! Shalom 💖
Surely my world is better for your positive videos and creativity you so willingly share. Thank you.
Hi there Channa, you are such a precious Mama, I love watching you share your journey with us. Your children always look so happy and content it's a joy to watch!! I love being a Mama and now a Grammy it's wonderful. I am so grateful to God for His unthinkable blessings.
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Thank you Jilly! ❤️
First, congratulations on your Siyum! How exciting. I didn't realize how easy it is to make cake pops!!! Gonna try that soon. Much love and prosperity to you and your family. ❤
It was sooo easy! I was pleasantly surprised also :)
Congratulations on your Siyum!!
Thank you!!! 💜
I appreciate learning from you - my paternal grandmother was Jewish and died 100 years ago. I was named after her, my middle name was her name, Ethel.
For years I’ve made my grandchildren pancakes that I would add food coloring to. When I would travel to visit them I would have them ask their mom’s if I will make colored pancakes when I get there.
Making pancakes with a griddle(flat pan) is easier to do cookie cutter pancakes.
What a fun idea!
This was so fun, Chana, and you taught us more about Judaism, too! Pancakes were adorable, and those cake pops looked really yummy..no wonder they were a hit. The kiddos are super helpful, even though I believe you must be the hardest working woman on UA-cam! Yet, you never complain and have such a wonderfully pleasant and cheerful demeanor. 🤗 I love all your videos; thanks so much for sharing. I'm glad you're feeling better! Rosemarie 💖
You are so kind thank you
Ah Chana that last shot of your tummy and the children just melted my heart !!!! X x
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I always smile through your entire video! Your precious baby is growing fast and zapping your energy right now. How exciting to have a new blessing growing in your womb!
congratulations on the Siyum
Thank you 😊
Feeling the baby move is always so exciting!
I love that your children are so excited to help. It shows that Momma and Poppa have taught them that teamwork makes everyone’s job easier and that family is the most important team. Those cake pops looked delicious. And I love the key challah tradition. Until Thursday-Blessings!
Hi Hannah my name's Penny i live in Jamaica and love watching your show. I've always been interested in the Jewish way of life, so your vlog has opened my eye's completely. So Thank You I enjoy learning about other cultures.
Thank you so much for being here Penny!
The ending with your baby dolls feeling their new brother/sister was PERFECT! TFS, Sharon🤗🇺🇦
😊 thank you
Hi, congratulations on your Siyum. Hope all is well with you and your baby, love the top you are wearing in this video, have a lovely week.🤗
Thank you Kay!
Wonderful !!!
Many thanks!!!
So sweet at the end with you kids feeling their sibling moving around....You look well Chana...and almost ready to 'pop'
Congratulations on your Siyum! You’re such an inspiration. The cake pops look delicious and the key Challah looks adorable. I hope you feel better soon. Much love to you all ♥️
Thank you! Thank you!
I love learning from your videos, from your perspective. Peace be upon you and your family. Such joy.
Thank you!
Oh yes I forgot! I have seen cake pops lots of times but never knew how they are made. I loved your pancake shapes, too!
They were surprisingly easy!
That is so beautiful when your children put their hands on your tummy just as your baby moved
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You making those pancake shapes took me back to my childhood (and I’m 50 so that was a long time ago). My mom attempted something similar with worse results. I can remember her laughing so hard. We ended up with regular circular pancakes. Congratulations on celebrating your new learning. You have inspired me to read my Bible more. Thanks.
I’m glad you have electric helpers to speed up the house work and food prep.
Congratulations on finishing your learning !!! The challah looks amazing your so creative and come up with really good ideas . Cake pops do look really good glad everyone enjoyed .
Thanks Leah!
Love your focus on family. Siyum sounds incredible and I love highlighting the blessing of reading and studying scriptures with something sweet. Never heard of Siyum before, but so happy to learn about it!
Thank you for sharing that sweet moment at the end of your children getting to feel and see those precious baby movements. What a miracle God allows us mothers to experience! ❤️
I had just discovered the shlissel challah and “coincidentally” my mother came across a challah bake happening at a local synagogue here in my city. She encouraged me to go so I called to check if it was open to the community since I am not Jewish and it was! I was blessed to make this challah with the other women and hear the deeper meanings. I was so thankful that I was allowed to join in this special tradition. 🥰
It was so sweet seeing the baby move, then your child puts it's hand on your baby bump and felt "him" move. Thank you for being respectful of your children's privacy. They will never feel used by you for videos. The key challa was cool.
Those cake pops sound like a fantastic idea. I think I may try making them for my son’s upcoming 1st birthday. 😊
They were a huge hit with the kids! Enjoy them!
Hi Chana! Looked like a successful baking day to me! There is something about cake pops that is universally appealing. I am not that fond of cake, but a cake pop, now that's a different story. As always a pleasure to watch and learn....
Chana you have that beautiful baby glow. I know you are tired but you look very pretty and relaxed. Blessings to you and your family.
I really love how this beautiful family take care of each other
Seeing the baby move was a great bonus. Congratulations on your Siyum😊
Thank you!! 😊
So cool to see your baby kick! My mother had also let me feel my own sister kick just before my sister had been born, a great experience for any child to have!
Oh my heart! Seeing the baby kick and hear the wonder in your little’s voice, such a blessing. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.
Congratulations on completing your learning. It’s always great to learn new things at any age. I love watching your videos as I’m learning so much about Judaism and constantly Googling different topics. I hope the end stage of your pregnancy goes well and you you manage to res. God bless your whole family xx
Thank you Suzanne!
It is always great to watch your videos! The pancakes and cake pops look like fun. I learn by watching. Take care Chana, you look well! ❤
Thanks for being here Betty!
From one of your fan club, I enjoy watching the videos and the calming attitude of " That's ok" as that is so important to have with the daily flow of events. I find myself using that term so often now because of you!! . You do a wonderful job of explaining different Jewish customs and enjoying the special beauty of them as well. Kol Hakovod, It's nice also that the children get to feel the baby moving and kicking, something that they weren't able to appreciate years earlier when they were that much younger. Have a great week!
Love that! Thank you! Have a great week!
I make my kids pancakes in the shape of their initial or hearts. I just drip the batter slowly from a spoon but I have thought of using a condiments container from the dollar store
Good morning Chana and Mr Firefly and kiddos and lil one 💕 boy lil one sure is riding low today! Love your channel ❤️ 💕
Good morning!🌞
I love your new chairs ,rest up as much as you can wishing you happiness x
Hi Chana,
A really lovely and interesting video today.
So beautiful seeing the kids feel the baby kick.. They must be so excited to be welcoming their baby sibling soon!
Enjoy your week!
Lesley
The cake pops looked so delicious!
Thank you!
MAZAL TOV on your Siyum-what an achievement. Your family should be very proud. It’s quite a commitment to set aside time daily with your busy schedule. Kol HaLavod!
Thank you!
I love seeing the kids hands on the baby. Your looking healthy and good. The Samuels are a lot to learn but lots of interesting times back then. Good for you.
Cake pops will be a hit!! Love, love, love the diningroom chair,wow! glad you got to rest too!
So excited for your Siyum!!! :). Mazel Tov! I and II Samuel isn't easy.. SOOOOOOOOOO much in there. For you to complete and distill this for kids is amazing!! it's so nice to celebrate this.
Thank you so much! I was so in love with these books!!!! The siyum was a blast :)
I repeat Psalm 51 “Be gracious to me, O God, according to Thy mercy;” nearly every day. David’s song of repentance.
Thank u so much for showing the cake pop recipe, I never knew it was that easy! I’ll definitely try making them
I was so surprised at how easy they were too! And yummy 😋 Enjoy!!!
The cake pops look so good and easy to make! Going to have to try them sometime. Love how the kids wanted to help set the table. They will be big helpers when the new baby arrives! Thank you for sharing with us that moment of the baby moving and the kids getting to see/feel that. Hope you have a blessed week.
you always add such pretty flower arrangements to your table...I love that. Congrats on your Siyum!
Thanks Cathe!
I went 'Eek' when you said you had studied and enjoyed 1 and 2 Samuel as I am up to 1 Samuel 15 right now and remembering how much I learn and enjoy these chapters. I like to look up the geography and history of the areas that are mentioned as I am a visual learner. The dining chairs look truly elegant and I really like the colour. Maybe I will try cake pops for Miss Iris.
Thank you Cate!!! These books are sooo exciting! Love that you are learning them too :) So funny you mentioned about the visuals, I was thinking that the next time I learn these, I will journal them with maps and images and questions etc
Fun cake tip! -> mix 1 can diet soda with your cake mix (use like-colors…ie - Diet Coke for chocolate mix, diet sprite for vanilla + lighter mixes). Don’t add the oil, eggs, etc. Just the cake mix + soda, and bake as usual. It’s delicious!! Fun vlog mama 🤍
Thanks so much for the tip! I’ll give that a try!
I second this! Super easy when you're in a rush or out of an ingredient!
I look forward to the bloopers..always make me smile !! Learning so much about your traditions !!!
Congratulations on your Siyum dear Chana! I think you did an awesome job with your pancakes and I know your children enjoyed eating them which is all that matters. I love how your children always want to help you with everything, that is so sweet. Sending you big hugs and much love to you, Baby to be, and your sweet family!
Thank you 😊
Hi Chana 👋🤗 I’m catching up on your videos. You and the baby are looking good!! 💕💕💕 Congrats on your endeavor! 🎉💐 Those cake pops look yummy 👍 I didn’t know that you could get store bought gluten free and dairy free frostings!!!goodness gracious lol!! I’m excited now. I’ll be having that soon 😂
Your dining room chairs look beautiful. I know your happy being able to get some things done in the home. It’s really coming along beautifully. Much love to you and the family💖💖💖💖
First time I heard about the chala key. In my family and surroundings only common and circular chala, thank you for the new info. All my love❤️
HI CHANA,I DIDNT KNOW THATS HOW YOU MAKE THE CAKE POPS THEY LOOK DELICIOUS, I WAS INVITED TO A BABY SHOWER YESTERDAY AND THEY HAD SOME IN BLUE THEY ARE HAVING A BOY, THE PANCAKES LOOK DELICIOUS HOW NICE THE CHILDREN COULD FEEL THE BABY MOVING THANKS FOR SHARING CHANA YOU TAKE CARE🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝
They were so easy to make! I thought they would be harder lol I was happily surprised :)
Beautiful video, Chana. Congratulations on your siyum of the Books of Samuel. Your baking looks delicious. I think you are a natural-born teacher because of your curiosity and logical step-by-step explanations.
Thank you 😊
I love seeing you baby bump growing. I was going to ask about the baby moving. And you showed us I was just excited as the kids.
Mazel tov on the upcoming siyum! I look forward to doing my siyum in the new future. Chana, you bring much joy and happiness to my Jewish experience. Thank you!❤ By the way, I am joyfully anticipating your new arrival. Your children have huge hearts of love towards one another.
Thank you!💜💜💜😊😊😊
As always, what a cute and lovely video :) I'm always looking forward to see your latest uploads, they are making me so happy :)
The cake pops look delicious!! Looks like you got a lot accomplished! Totally love your daughter’s curly hair! My little one’s hair is very curly too!
Loved your brightly coloured top. I really admire you the way are able to read and remember. 🌹❤️Ireland
Thank you 💜💜💜
Love the baby kicks or hiccups at the end!!! So sweet! My kids liked to feel our baby move too! If time would allow, wouldn’t you just love to devour all those great books on your book shelves!!???? I know you can’t wait to dig into that commentary on Psalms that you got yourself for your birthday!!! You will have to tell us about it! I looked up Artscroll! So many great options! Will go back when I have more time and search the site. 🥰
Happy belated birthday!!🎉🎉 You look so happy!!💕💕💕💕
Thank you!
Congratulations on your siyum & what a way to celebrate with yummy cake pops :) What a beautiful moment you shared of your children feeling the baby, move so much love in your home.
Thank you for your kind words Clare 💜
Chana - another great video - thanks for that. Hope you're feeling well.
Thank you Deborah! I am doing ok :)
I’ve missed a lot of your videos but I want to say Happy birthday and congratulations on the baby on the way Chana !💛💛
Thank you 💜💜💜
Be happy be safe be healthy lovely Chana little one and Chana's family BE BLESSED
Thank you!
Hi Chana, Mazel Tov on your Siyum on Shabbat! May you continue and have many more! The cake pops were such a cute idea. The new chairs are lovely in your Dining room. Are they hard to clean if someone spills something? Really nice Shlissel Challah. I am not a Challah baker at all but I love to see others Challot that they prepare. Feel good and get more rest if you need.!
I have to vacuum the chairs after Shabbat but I don’t mind that. So far no spills but it’s bound to happen :)
Loved the video and thx for cake pop demo!
You’re so welcome!
Chana you tried with the pancakes… super cute and fun. You look so pretty today and that’s a beautiful top.
I think a movie may have been made! The Princess Bride!
Beautiful Kiddush cups.
Hi Chana, Enjoyable video 💐.
Love your kids’ willingness to help you. You are terrific parents!
Thank you Joan!
Great pancakes and cake pops! You have a great rest of your day Chana!
Thank you!
Chana! Loving your "basketball belly". You look beautiful! 🥰
Congrats on your Siyum! (Hope that's proper??) And I was thinking the same thing about the Books of Samuel- great mini-series! Your white top is so cute- cake pops look amazing! Love when you share traditions and teach about your faith, like the key challah. great idea! As for the pancakes, yeah...been there! lol Love your little helpers. Great video- love from CT
Thank you so much Louise! 😊
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It's been over 45 years since I was pregnant. I don't remember. But I sure am tired now! I empathize! I must say, I noticed you wear black so well! Beautiful lady!
Thanks Betty ❤️
Congratulations on your Siyum!
And I love seeing Baby Firefly kicking! I miss those days! (My two kiddos are 12 and 8.)
Have a great week, Chana!
Thank you!! 😊
I love your new dining room chairs. Such a pretty color. I have a question. Is there a special reason why you put plastic on top of your tablecloth?
The plastic is just to protect the white tablecloth from stains that inevitably would happen with little kids at the table