Back Home - Shabbat Prep + Let's Talk About Antisemitism | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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- Опубліковано 5 лис 2023
- Well, I am back from New Jersey and we are back to normal life. As normal as it can be with everything going on in the world right now. I am getting ready for shabbat in this video, and we have a guest! Also, I talk about antisemitism and how it feels as a Jew to have so much antisemitism both in America and around the world right now.
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Hello friends! It's been a roller coaster every day (and still feels that way). I think this video pretty well illustrates that. I hope you are all doing well and all my Jewish friends are safe right now. If you are on Instagram, I am filling my stories with happiness and hopefulness. So if you are on instagram, please check that out. I am jar_of_fireflies over there. Love you all!
I also meant to say thank you for still doing your videos in a very troubled time. I enjoy my Monday mornings with you!
@@Kathy-nj1mw you’re so kind thank you ❤️
Thank you for sharing your daily life here. I entirely had to get off social media because it was just overwhelming. As someone who has family in Israel, it is so difficult to watch what is going on there and also encounter such hatred here in a so called 'progressive' community. My heart goes out to everyone who is suffering. I truly pray for things to get better.
@@carolemouallem2558 I am so sorry you’re having to deal with that. It’s awful! Praying for your family in Israel ❤️🇮🇱
Thank you for sharing your raw honest feelings about this. I feel at such a loss. Where I am there is a Jewish population because there's a synagogue. I think there's a couple of synagogues actually and there's one of the best holocaust museums around. I visited often and to be quite honest I am. I absolutely flabbergasted that even before all of the Holocaust survivors have passed away that this is happening again. Stay home because you're a Jew?? In America? Many of the first hand Holocaust survivor stories that I have seen on the Shoah Foundation at some point in their testimonies they say our family thought something like this couldn't happen because Germany was a civilized nation and they wouldn't allow something like this to happen. And here we are...😢
As a Palestinian, my heart goes out to all Jews who have been affected by the atrocities committed on the 6th. And it breaks my heart that my people expressing our own hurt and struggles and trauma has inspired violence and hate against Jews. This should not be an us vs them. Free Palestine does not mean death to Jews. Period.
Thank you for this message. Hamas is a terrible organization. I hope they surrender soon and the people of Israel and Aza are free from their terror. The news has been so awful and so heartbreaking.
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Well said, my dear. I pray that this can get sorted out, in a way that will work for both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.
God bless you ❤
It seems like people feel the need to take a side, which is not necessary. I condemn all violent acts. On both sides. And I pray for the Jewish people and people of Palestine. ❤
Please know not everyone in the world hates the Jews! Please keep you and your family safe and I will continue to keep praying for Israel and all the Jewish people worldwide. xx
Thank you!
I Love everyone it’s men and women ~ boys and girls Love and Playing for the WAR to STOP .
I was going to say exactly the same thing. I am ashamed of the way the people in my country are behaving - people around the world are behaving. It's ignorance and stupidity but that's no excuse. You and your family are in my prayers ❤
Amen!
Thanks for the comment. I know it was to the content creator but it’s crazy hard right now.
It can feel like antisemitism was always hiding under the surface.
I’m finding it hard to continue going to college and I’m only 3 weeks of classes plus finals from graduation.
The silence from so many people when the initial attack happened was staggering. The isolation of being so far from an observant community is so isolating.
Chana, please know that there are so many of us who are supporting the Jewish community and standing up to antisemitism right beside you. Sending you, your family in Israel, your brother in law, and your family at home so much love, support, and solidarity. Please take good care of yourself and your family. ❤
I am not Jewish but I am in total agreement with you. You all are in my prayers. Be safe and stay strong. Hugs and prayers.
Everyday at some point I'm overcome with sadness, grief, fear for the hostages. I can't stop seeing the babies and children and boys my sons age. No child should ever suffer on this earth. All I can do is pray for them and I'll keep your brother in law in my prayers every day! Thank you for this video and adding bright moments to everyone's day! Your son sounds so adorable he makes my heart light up! God bless him and your family.
I’m right there with you. The horrors that keep coming out are too much to think about and the hostages…. I also still cray every day. I’m working hard to find the right balance. It’s not easy. I hear you and I’m with you ❤️
I heard a description of some of the atrocities committed by Hamas and I, like all sane people, were revolted. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Israel.
Dear Chana my husband and I are praying for Israel and all the Jewish people. I am not Jewish but have Jewish blood of which I am very proud. My husband lived and worked in Israel a long time ago and I lost members of my extended family in the holocaust. Please remember the people who love you are like the stars you can’t always see us but know we are here. Love to you and all of your family and friends ❤❤❤
I am Christian but I love my Jewish brothers and sisters. I am praying for all of you. ♥️
I couldn't agree more. Now is not the time for silence, it is time to speak up. Thank-you.
You are not alone. You are never alone. Your non-Jewish friends - like me - are holding you all in thoughts, prayers and wising I could physically hug all of you. A million hugs and good wishes for you all.
It's good to see and hear you again. Please know that as a Christian, I abhor those haters of every religion and race. I have missed your videos, and I keep you and your family in my prayers.
Every day I wake up so heavy, angry, sad and scared for our future. I have lost several friendships since this war started, and many are strained. Really the only solace is in the Jewish community, especially on Shabbat. It's a really tough time but thank you for sharing your family's light. Praying for better days.
I won’t stay home. I won’t take off my Star of David. I won’t allow anyone to tell me what I should of shouldn’t believe. I am Jewish and damn proud of it!
I am not Jewish but I can truly hear your pain. I have a friend who was stuck in Israel when the war started. She was able to make it back safely. Prayers to your family as well as your extended Jewish family.
I’ve been trying to find the right words. This Christian from Sydney is standing with you and all Jews. Stand strong knowing that God is with you. I love your channel and have learned so much from you. You are an amazing momma to your fireflies. With love to you all. I will keep praying for your family, Jewish communities around the world and for Israel.
Good morning Chana,
We do support you. This weekend my husband went out to our local city and stood on several street corners with the Israeli flag. He got mostly support with just a tiny bit of nastiness. Sending love to you and yours. Tell us how else we can support you.
Thank you! That sort of public support is AMAZING!
@@jaroffirefliesmuch love we will continue with our public support 🇨🇦🇮🇱
That’s awesome!! 🇮🇱 💪 ❤
Thank you!
I‘m not Jewish, Hanna, but I stand behind you and support you. So sorry for what you guys have to go through! All the love from Germany. I feel your pain… ❤
I’m not Jewish, but the more I learn, the more I have to stand by them. ❤ stand strong, cry when you must, then find a reason to laugh. You all have my love and best thoughts. 😢🥰
The waves of overwhelming sadness are tough to deal with. I feel like as time goes on it’s worse. The hostages have been trapped for a month now as of tomorrows date. I’m reciting extra tehillim for the soldiers and all the victims of this war. Such a beautiful video Chana. Thank you. It’s good to feel that we’re all in this together. It’s scary here in Toronto too. We’re not staying home and we’re not hiding 💕🇮🇱🙏🇮🇱🙏🇮🇱🙏🇮🇱🙏
Dearest Chana sending love & continued prayers, stay safe & stand strong 🤗Psalm 121 "I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep" 🤗🙏🤗
Amen!
Stay strong love your videos I’m not Jewish .my thoughts and prayers are with you your family and all Jewish people ❤
My prayers and support is with all of you!!!!
My heart is heavy as well, and I'm not sleeping at all Thank you, Chana, for asking for support from your viewers. It seems as if the world is just going by as normal for most people, as we feel this intense pain. I've had only one supportive call from a non-Jewish friend. That's just not good enough.
Yes! It’s a little surreal. We are dealing with rockets on our families cities and people we know fighting in the idf and so much more while other people are just going on vacations and things and it’s just a weird feeling to see.
There are over 1400 Christians (many representing at least 2 others and often between 10 and a hundred more) from up to thirty + nations on a 2 hour prayer call from Jerusalem with the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem (aka ICEJ) meeting for two hours every day since October 7th to seek "G-d's comfort for all who mourn in Zion", as well as providing immediate practical suppport where we can. We pray also for the Jewish people everywhere .Our ICEJ President and Board have committed that we won't stop gathering until Israel wins this horrific war., it did not start. Our American Branch Director is working tirelessly with both contacts in Washington and the Jewish Community to show our support. I understand that this number is not huge, but we are sincere and we are all praying like Nehemiah with both a sword (G-d's covenatal promises to the land and the people of Isreal as outlined in your Tanakh upon which our New Covenant is built) and a heart of restoration for all that was lost on October . has we all seek to support the Jewish people in whatever way we can in our own countries. My small county Ireland is horribly anti-Semitic, which is truly wrong. Even so, several hundred joined with our tiny Jewish in support and love, firstly supporting Israel's right of defence outside our government offices and then walking together in unity to the Isreali Embassy to pray together. We might be a small minority but there are so many throughout this world who truly care and are grieving with you and speaking out against senseless antisemitism .For most who marched in solidarity, our work to support Israel in these dark days is ongoing. I know that the ICEJ is not the only group labouring diligently on your behalf. There are a great many more.All this to say, please know you are not alone. Many care greatly.
My situation exactly. @@jaroffireflies
Praying for you all Chana! So terrible what is going on. 😢 hope you all stay safe! So nice to hear baby firefly trying to talk! That is joy right there! I bet the kids are enjoying their time with their uncle. 😊 Hope shabbat was good for you all. How is Bella doing? Have a blessed week!
I am behind you and speaking out every chance I get. We had a family discussion about it as well. I wanted to make sure my children knew the truth as best I know it and didn't hear or believe some of the things being said at school and online. Hope you had a peaceful and restful Shabbat.
Thank you so much Allie ❤️❤️❤️
Hugs Chana. I see your anguish and your heart. I pray for you and your people. I’m with you.❤
You’re such a good mama for making sure your son is not left out of certain foods and instead has his own version.
I do stand with you and all my Jewish friends and family❤❤
Chana, I have posted on Facebook in defense of the Jewish people. I have done the same on Instagram and on UA-cam. I cannot breathe for what is happening to Israel and to our beloved Jewish brothers and sisters. This Antisemitism is unbelievable, but the youth of the world are being brainwashed and corrupted. God help us to save our world and our youth.
Love seeing you every week. Stay strong.
Hanna you are a wonderful woman,wife,mother, stay strong my sweet jewish friend ❤
I’m behind you 100%. Please be safe! I’m praying. I can’t do rallies or demonstrations but I can write and I have a voice.
You ,your family and Israel are in my prayers. I have spoken up when I have been in discussion about Israel. I have visited Israel and studied in college the holocaust. What I do not understand today is why the younger generations of today do not know history about our country and the role in World War II. I prayer and hope you are all safe.
Keeping you and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you and your loved ones a very peaceful week. 💙
Oh my dear friend Chana, I am standing with you from Australia and sending you so much love. It is not ok what is happening, people are people, Jewish or not. Stay strong, you're not alone.❤❤
You have such a blessed spirit, and are an inspiration!!! Praying for your family!!!
I understand about trying to maintain in front of your kids. When 9/11 happened, my youngest was 2yo. I wanted news but every time she walked in the room, I quickly changed the channel and forced a smile. Glad your brother-in-law got to visit y'all but sorry for why he's stuck. Do take care of yourself. Sending prayers.
Thank you Dawn 💐
Standing with you Chana, praying for peace and resolution x
Chana, you all have my support & prayers. God bless & protect you all. 😘🙏
Hanna I’m so sorry. I am praying for you all. This hatred and ignorance needs to end. Please stay safe. My church is praying for all the Jewish people.
My mother always said that when we die and go to be judge the Lord will not ask what religion we are but were we kind to one and other. May your God keep you all safe 🙏 ❤️ Ireland
We are continuing to pray for you and your family❤❤
Thank you Kristin ❤️
Dear Chana, I’m so glad to see a new posting from you today. Thank you for being so brave by continuing to post. Please don’t believe the whole world is against you. There are many many people worldwide loving and praying for the Jewish people. When things get overwhelming, pick up baby Firefly and hug your older kids. Love and peace to you, your friends and family.
I wish I was there to give you a hug ❤ I stand with you! I know negativity is everywhere, and it's easy to focus on. But you have so much love and support!! I genuinely can't imagine what you're going through. I'm touched a few times a day by information coming out of Israel, and I just can't wrap my head around it. I'm sure you're feeling it more than me. Praying daily for you and your family ❤
Stay safe people are mean and cruel, alot of us love😊 and appreciate you
Kind people are my kind of people. Thanks for sharing your smile, your heart and your life with us. Please take care of you in all this mess and be gentle with yourself. I am a spiritual being who doesn't understand "hate", it isn't in my heart. I pray for this world as it has taken on a huge mess. I am not Jewish, but I stand with you all. I wasn't taught hate as a child so this is insane to me. Hugs, lj
Standing with you all with much love and sympathy. You are not alone friends. I have learned so much from your videos andas a Lutheran I really have much to learn and strength to stand strong in our God.🙏🏻✝️💟
Always giving support, always praying, always sending love 💜
Your videos are a comfort for the soul! Baruch hashem!!!
Sending you all our love from my family to yours dear Chana. We love you dearly and we are praying for Israel and all beautiful and beloved Jews around the world. You are the apple of God’s eye and we stand with you. God bless you and be with you always 🙏
I love you my friend from Texas. Keep safe. Keep your family safe. If you need to come to Adelaide Australia. Our Prime Minister and parliament have made it clear, Australia is not to have overseas problems drag into our peaceful environment. We are about life and love here. Those who want to think differently will be dealt with.
Thank you ❤️
You are right, Chana- it is alot. It's ok to feel the way you do. I'm so sorry that this has happened. It's really very sad and hurts my heart so much for all concerned. Blessings and Prayers ongoing. Xx
Hi Chana sending good vibes to you all.Hopefully there will be many happy sunrises and sunsets for everyone in the near future.Sending blessings xx
Chana, I was in tears as you shared your thoughts and your heart. It seems like the whole world has gone crazy, but please know you folks are not alone. You have so many that are standing with you, us included! Hang in there sweet girl, and know we are praying for you and all the Jewish people around the world. And may we not forget those who are still being held hostages..🙏🙏❤️
I love your channel and your family ❤️Stay strong🙏🇮🇱🙏
Thank you Linda 💐
Chana, please know you have so many online friends who stand with and support you and the Jewish community. If I live to be a million years old, I will never understand the kind of hatred towards the Jewish community that is being demonstrated around the world. I'm so sorry that this is happening to you, your family and your community. My family and church are praying for you all. Stay strong Chana and thank you for sharing your honest and raw feelings. Your authenticity is one of the things I admire most about you!
Thank you for your message. I have been very sad, angry and scared about the hateful protestors. When did this become ok again? Is it 1940? You’re right. We need to stand together.
Chana, my heart goes out to you, your family and the Jewish community. I say prayers everyday for the atrocities happening in our world. I will speak up and stand with you. As a Catholic, why can’t we get along. It is much easier to love, be kind and have acceptance than it is to hate and fight. Hugs from California. ❤
Thank you for sharing your feelings and experiences, for allowing us to share your humanity. On a very small, but not unimportant note because self care is so important during stressful times, the purple in your headscarf looks beautiful on you.
Love, hugs, and prayers to you and your family
Hello Chana and family 👋🥰 Baby Firefly is sooo cute 💙 and growing so fast! I’m loving your longer videos by the way. Great content also. Yummy Shabbat dinner👍 as usual lol.
My heart goes out to the entire Jewish community in this trying time. Chana our family stands with you and your family. This type of hatred should not be happening especially here in the USA in this day and age, I totally agree! Hatred toward any religion or race is unacceptable period. God Bless you and your beautiful family and all of Israel 🙏🥰
My thoughts and prayers continue for you and your family.
Hello friend my heart breaks for you and your family. Your vlog had me in tears. I can feel your sadness and pain. You’re not alone
Much love and light my dear sister ❤❤❤
My heart goes out to you ❤! Blessing sent your way!!
Sending Super loads of love to your family!
You are so kind thank you 😊
@@jaroffireflies I am STANDING with you Sister !
Proudly wearing my Mogen David and hung my Israeli flag in my window. Trying to "educate" my friends is darn near impossible...they buy the baloney. I have unfriended numerous "friends" on social media because they are not supportive of the Jewish people. My heart cries, I've been sick to my stomach for quite a while. I pray HaShem will give us victory.
Good luck, blessings & prayers! ❤
Chana you’re such a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your life and heart. We love you and love Israel and stand with you during this time. Much love 💕
I stand with you. Keep being strong and safe.
I haven’t even watched the video yet but I see the title and I want to get this message to you as quickly as I can. You are loved. Antisemitism is not ok. I am your Jewish sister and I stand with you. We are not alone. Sending you strength to face this world. ❤️🩹
Hello, Chana. I have not been in your channel for a while, because life. Since the war began there has been an underpinning of grief and sadness as well. I appreciate your encouragement to stand in solidarity and to do so publicly. I am so sorry you are experiencing this. I stand with worldwide Jewry and with Israel. Appreciate you so much, Chana.
Praying over Israel daily. I’m not Jewish but I do believe you are God’s special people and regardless, people deserving life and safety! The atrocities are unspeakable and I can’t imagine what so many people are forced to go through as they mourn their lost families and loved ones. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Also I just love those little baby toes in the stroller!!🥰
Dear Chana …I am catholic and all my life I have had Jewish friends ,I am so sorry for what is happening ,please take care ,my prayers are with you and your family.❤️
You are not alone. Be safe. I cannot belive some people have not learnt what happened in the past.
My thoughts are with you and your family. Love from Ireland
Chana dear I think of you and your family a great deal. I'm in solidarity with you. Lots of love.
Prayers and thoughts for you.
Dear Chana ,
I proudly stand by you, your family, your faith! That's what people should be doing...Enough is Enough! Do better people!
Prayers and blessings to you dear Chana. Stay strong Momma fire fly!
Dear Chana, although not jewish my thoughts and prayers go out to you, your family and all those affected by the unrest in the Middle East. I can see yge sadness in your eyes and just want to give you all a big hug and say that you are not alone and that my prayers go out to all of you. Keep safe.
Hi Chana. This whole thing is horrific. Your family and friends, especially those in Israel remain in my prayers every day. I have friends whose family members are serving in the Israeli army, and it makes me sick with worry. The world wide church I belong prays for the Jews and Israel every day. And as for me, I will not allow anyone of any community to be bullied in my presence. I’m not very big, but I do what I can. Stay vigilant ❤
Chana, as always your videos are so uplifting and encouraging. Also thank you for your courage to talk about antisemitism. My husband and I moved to Israel work related 3 weeks after the Lebanon war back in 2006 - 2009. We have been back in our birth country since then and it is needless to say that anti-Semitism is big here too. Just last weekend there was a big pro palestinian protest close to a jewish neighbour hood as well. I don`t understand this and it makes me upset and sad at the same time. But at the same time I am not afraid to show my support and prayers for the nation of Israel and jews worldwide publicly. We need to stand up for each other and support each other. Sending you lots of love and hugs and well wishes for a meaningful and restful Shabbat tomorrow. Lots of love, Miriam
God bless you and your family. Stay strong and know that you are not alone. ❤
CHANA, LITTLE FIREFLY IS A LITTLE TODDLER HOW CUTE👶 we are alĺ feeling the war i can't sleep at nights its scary CHANA you take care and we are praying for you and your family and all the people from Israel ❤️🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝
We feel the same way as you. Many tears and tefillah for so many things. It all feels so very overwhelming sometimes. May we see the geulah soon in our days Bezorat HaShem!!!! Stay safe, keep your head in a swivel and daven on achoti!! ❤️ Much love to you and yours
My heart is with you, Chana. ❤💔 This is definitely not okay. Hugs and prayers from Michigan.
Good morning Chana and Firefly kiddos 💕.
Good morning!
Definitely get personal/single sizes of bakeware!! I have a set of medium-sized ramekins for that reason. Super helpful.
Hi Channa, I live in Israel.
situation is really sad. we all hope and pray the hostages will come home very soon and the war ends with all precious soldiers come home safe physically and emotionally.
Am Yisrael Chai! Praying for Israel. Praying for your family. I am devastated - and yet strong. I put a large Israeli flag in front of my house. I will not be silent. Your videos are comforting.
i love your channel chana and praying for you and your family! please also keep our palestinian brothers and sisters in your prayers, they are suffering a lot because of this war
Hi Chana, nice to see you. You looked like you were having so much fun in New Jersey! How fabulous it would be to have so many stores and places around you that meets all your needs! I can see how heavy your heart is now, and all I can do is join the others in saying I stand with you and Israel, though I am not Jewish, and can only send you love and hugs. I wondered if you have watched Abigail Pogrebin's "In the Spotlight" program? I do, and find it very interesting and informative. Love Baby F's contributions to the conversation! ❤❤❤
We love you Hannah! Baruch hashem!!!
Those students have no idea what they're chanting. They're just parroting what they've heard on social media. It's too bad they cannot research these things to know what it truly means.
Be strong. I pray that you and your family remain safe. 🙏🏻
My family have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Also we stand with you and Israel.
You are such a angel and a light 🥰☀️♥️🙏
Hi Chana! I am with you. Stay strong and united. Keeping you and all persecuted in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless and protect you all!!!
Chana, Sending love to you from Arkansas. You are always welcome, with love and open arms, to my home. I am so sad about all the innocent people who are suffering through this war. It is a huge tragedy. I hate that people are unsafe to leave their homes due to their religion.
I also wanted to say that I have found ramekins to be very useful over the years. That might work for you for individual baked items. You can even get some that come with lids.
Love hearing you say the shema!
I’m 55 and these last few weeks I have been talking to my granddaughter about what is happening, and explaining to her why we as people should support Israel and Jewish people. She is 12 and does not really understand, which I found shocking. In my family I wish that we never forget, it’s so very important to me that we remember the atrocities done to you all. I’m not Jewish, I’m a pretty crappy Christian, but know that I am praying for Israel, all of the hostages and the families, and every Jewish person wherever they live. Much love to you and your family from Illinois ❤