Answering Your Questions as an Orthodox Jewish Mom | Jar of Fireflies
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- In this video we are answering questions about homeschool, Judaism, Jewish life, and all kinds of general questions about a variety of other topics.
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Answering Your Questions as an Orthodox Jewish Mom | Jar of Fireflies
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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Thank you for answering all the questions. To follow up about not having a basement for tornadoes, can your family get to an inside room without windows? Or what is your tornado plan?
@@MaureenDrees basements are not common here because of our ground. We go to an interior room without windows.
Kind of a fun question, but do you know your MBTI personality type? You remind me a lot of my ENFP daughter
@@Recusant_ fun question! I’m and INFJ
@@jaroffireflies That makes sense. Stay safe!
Good for you for blocking rude people❤
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Chana, I am so sorry to hear that you have been experiencing more negative and hurtful comments. You are such a positive, intelligent and upbeat woman and I truly enjoy your channel. Please always know that, for every negative comment and person, there are 1,000 positive and kind people who support you and your family. Please continue with your wonderful channel and content - you are such a refreshing and wholesome corner of the internet! I just wish there were more channels and people like you!
Thank you so much Sophie! I really appreciate you and your very kind words :)
As a non Jew, I love visiting your happy place every week , love from the UK
Thank you Sue! I am so happy you are here too!
Chana, I have become very attached to you! 😊 While I am a devout Christian, I have loved learning about your Jewish culture. You're always so positive and your channel is that Happy Place on Monday's while I sip my coffee and learn more about you. And I'm a native Texan who followed her husband to Colorado and love it! Have a great week. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate you Janice and I am so glad you are here!
oh! I feel the same!!! I'm siping my coffee right now and I'm a devoted Catholic...althought I live a little bit far (writting from Lima, Perú 😂) . Keep going dear Chana!!
@@silvanahurtadovares1528 aw thank you Silva! 🩷
I feel the same way! I love Chana, and feel like she is an internet friend to go visit when you’ve had a bad day! She is always so uplifting even in these times!
I discovered your channel this past weekend. I am a Christian and have been interested in learning about Jewish life since I was a child (I’m now in the grandparent stage of life). The All-of-a-Kind Family was a favorite series in my childhood. I would love the hear the story of how you converted and what led you to do so. We also homeschooled. I tell people that the only reason we quit is because we ran out of kids and the ones we had insisted on growing up. 🤣
Ignore/block the haters. We love you and your family.
I absolutely do and will continue to do so. Nobody wants to see that right?!
I second that, ignorant people are self destructive
Thanks for keeping your channel a happy place. It certainly has been that for me for over three years.
Thank you for taking the time to stop the trolls, and keeping this a happy place. 🥰
You are so very welcome!!!!
It disgusts me to know people have nothing better to do than to watch your channel and then insult you. I don’t understand trolls. If they don’t like it they should leave. You bring joy and happiness. I feel so calm and relaxed while watching you. I’m glad you don’t let the negative stuff get to you.
I am so glad that you feel calm and relaxed here in this little corner of the internet :) Thank you for your kind words!!!
Agreed. Somehow, I missed you earlier in the week and it made me sad. So happy I found you today.
@@Susanjoc I’m glad you’re here too!
It hurts my heart to hear people making ugly comments. Rest assured anyone who does that is way more miserable than we can imagine. I pity those people. You keep being you because your amazing! Your Christian brothers and sisters support you 💯. I found your channel when I started learning about Orthodox Judaism and I’m so happy I did. I wish you all the success on your channel
Thank you Lynn! Please do not worry about the mean comments, this is why I delete them, I don't want anyone to have to be burdened by them
I agree people must be so miserable to lash out with nasty comments. They just need to be ignored and deleted.
I just want to thank you for the way you handled the Christian questions, I followed another Jewish UA-camr and left when she said some very hurtful things towards Christian and our beliefs, even though she preached acceptance and understanding. So thank you for your amazing platform and our Jewish education 🥰
I’m sorry you had that experience. Thank you for your kind words ❤️
So sorry to hear that you get so many ugly comments. You are right it is about them and not you. You are such a sweet, gentle person. Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us.
Thank you for your kind words Pauline
I am so glad you realize that mean and inappropriate comments say more about the person making them and less about you and your family. Love your channel and all the information. I also worry about you tubers that share their children way too much - so love that you protect yours.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you and your kind words Lynda :)
Hi Chana. I don’t comment very often. I felt badly when you shared that people leave you ugly comments on your account. You are always kind and positive and I appreciate people who put goodness into the world. Im not Jewish but I value humanity, kindness and respect and you bring those qualities with each video. You share your identity openly and I enjoy learning about your beliefs and culture. Thank you for the effort and work you put into your little piece of the internet.
Thank you for your kind words ❤️
Sending you and your family all of the love
Thank you Tracey!
I wanted to share my favourite quote - "All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action". James Russell Lowell. Cheesecake for breakfast??? Now that is my way to celebrate a holiday!!!! I use by birthday as an excuse for "cake for breakfast cake for breakfast"! 🤣🎂
Thank you for sharing!
About failing - and falling: I used to tell my students to think of exactly how tall they were. We always want to move forward in life by making one graceful leap after another, but the fact is that almost no one can leap as far their own height. But if you fall on your face, you can get that far every time! Just keep getting up, and keep falling in the right direction, and you’ll get there.
Love that! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for building this happy place on UA-cam. I always look forward to Monday so I can see your videos.
Glad you enjoy it! Thank you Allison! I am so happy you are here!
Thank you for sharing parts of your life with us here on utube!
My pleasure!!
Im a Christian woman, former homeschooler who really appreciates your channel. You share so much of your life with us, thank you. I love your little library. Back in the day, I had sooo many books for my kids. I have a very small stash now-lack of room, to read to and with my grandkids.
Thank you so much for your kind words Jenn!
Aw, sweet Bella! She loves her family.
She does! And we love her too!
Thank you for protecting your little corner of the internet, I really appreciate that, I am here for the positivity & to learn 🤗 Q&A's always interesting and informative. My favourite quote "and that's Okay" now I wonder who says that ? 😉 I love it 😃
Awww Clare you win the comment of the day! ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊 Thank you 😊
@@jaroffireflies Hee Hee 🤣🥰
@@63Littlemouse 😄😄😄
I completely agree we can delegate cleaning or even groceries being delivered but teaching our kids is sacred and such a blessing❤.
Exactly!
I thought that was good too! ❤
Thank you for your informative content. I enjoy learning g from you. I like your honest, no-nonsense style.
Thank you so much Patty!
You have done so much to increase my understanding of Judaism. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Your Q&A are my favoritest. Be blessed today
Thank you! :)
Chana, we are behind you. You have an awesome channel that is uplifting. You are creative and multi-faceted, and pro-education, literary, a lover of nature and values and traditions, and a wonderful mother. And you are beautiful. Thank you for another wonderful upload. Shavuah tov
Thank you so much! You are so kind :)
Hi, I don't understand all this nastiness towards Jews or the people who think it's Ok to verbally attack people or their children. I think your a lovely woman with a lovely family and I'm glad you don't let the haters get to you. You have a great channel, I especially enjoyed your video on how you met and married your husband. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your kindness :) I appreciate you!
Your channel is my happy place as well, I look forward to Mondays so I can hear your positivity and about your days. 💙
You're the best! Thank you Susan!
Thank you for this Q & A. And please, keep this little corner of "our" internet a happy place! Very appreciated.
Thank you ❤️
Chana, I wish more of the frum community felt the same about outsourcing our kids education. It's more than that really, it's outsourcing being an Imma. I don't care if the babysitter/daycare is another religious woman, you are their Imma and that cannot ever be outsourced! Great for you! Keep it up and may Hashem continue to give you the strength, energy and creativity to keep on going! You are amazing.
Thank you! 💐
Hi Chana. I always think that negative comments on UA-cam are made by people who are suffering in their own way and have no other way to deal with their suffering. It's not an excuse for their cruelty, but it may be a reason. I always enjoy your videos and I enjoyed this one too!
So glad you enjoyed!
Well I love your channel for numerous reasons. I’m learning so much as a Catholic and enjoying every minute of it. Love to hear about cooking, your religion, the kids and just daily life. Have a wonderful week. 🤗
Thank you Lori!
Dear Chana, I am sending you so much love this evening. I live alone with no significant other, so your videos keep me company at times!
I am a 69-year-old social worker & teacher. I was raised Jewish in a very small town in NC. I am happy to report that four years ago when I was going through breast cancer (I am cancer-free now), I found a fabulous shul (Reconstructionist), and am joyously re-engaging with my Judaism. I am so incredibly blessed to have my synagogue buddies. We pray together at Minyan, we study Talmud, we make music (I am a vocalist), and we support each other --we totally have each other’s backs. Not to mention our brilliant, exquisite, heartfelt Rabbi.
Thank you for taking us on your path. Thank you for your devotion to Hashem, your knowledge that you share so generously, & your sunny disposition. You are light for so many, & we love you AND your family! With much affection and gratitude, Maralyn Farber in Virginia 💙🇮🇱🩵💙🙏🇮🇱❤P.S. YES, your channel is a very happy place.🌷
Hello Maralyn! I am so happy that you are enjoying my videos and that they keep you company! And I love that you are reconnecting to Judaism :) What a wonderful thing! Shabbat shalom!!!!
I’m going to join the crowd here in saying sorry that you get hurtful comments! I appreciate the happy space you’ve carved out for all of us!
Thank you 💖💖💖
You and your family are absolutely beautiful, Chana. 💜💜 I hope that one day those hateful people can understand that we're all brothers and sisters, Jews and non-Jews alike, and that hurting one of us hurts all of us. B"H my bet din and mikveh will be coming up soon, within the month, and your videos have been such a comfort to me as a fellow georah as much as they've been educational. I'm so glad you're here, Chana. The world is a much better place for it. 🥰💜
Thank you for your kind words!
THANK YOU VERY INTERESTING LOVE LISTENING TO YOU .
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for being here April!
I’m not at all religious, but I’m fascinated by all religions. I’ve honesty learned more about Judaism from your channel than from anywhere else. Thank you for inviting us into your life!
Thank you Lisa! I’m glad you’re here!
Thank you for posting Chana I’m always very happy to get your videos. God bless you and I pray for Israel every day.
Thank you so much! 😊
I love that you call this channel a happy place because it certainly is for me-I love your videos and look forward to Monday mornings!!
Question for another Q &A:
Would you be willing to share your school/work history prior to becoming a homeschooling mother of four???
Yay! Thank you! I’m so glad it’s a happy place for you 🩷
I’m sorry that you’ve been getting the negativity, but please know that you have support from more people than you know. I have totally fallen in love with you and your family! Plus your positive energy is amazing! So many people feel them from all over!
I appreciate that thank you!
Ugh. I hate that you get negative comments of any kind. You have been absolutely kind and honest in all your videos! You have been my "homeschool" teacher as well... i have learned SO MUCH about the Jewish culture and religion. My biggest takeaway from what you've shared is how important it is to set time aside for family and friends and to rest. ❤❤❤
I absolutely love that that is your takeaway ❤️
I'm not surprised the trolls send awful comments to you, but it saddens me. I love learning from you, and I love hearing Baby Firefly in the background. I admire your confidence and strength. Hoping you and your family have a week filled with blessings galore, and peace.
Please don't be sad about it Debbie! I don't want them to bother anyone, that is why I delete them.
Hi Hannah!
I am a non religous swedish woman with three children. I love learning new things and have done so through out my nearly 47 years. I love the fact that you are keeping it real 😍 and not pretend to be perfect. I am sorry to hear that you get a lot of mean comments. I really like that you and your religion dust yourself off and get on with life through hardship and happines.
I really enjoy your videos and I have learnt a lot from you, Sonya's prep and Sarah Malka from Canada.
Thank you and all the best wishes to you and your family ❤.
Kind regards Elin
Thank you for your kind words Elin! ❤️💐😊
I love coming here and learning about your Jewish life. I just got done rewatching your convert videos again I lost count of how many times I've seen them. I'm not planning on converting I learn something new every time I watch. I have friends that converted so I'm always interested in seeing those videos on UA-cam.
So glad you are enjoying the videos Lisa!
@@jaroffireflies I'm so glad your extended family in Israel is still safe. I pray for peace in the middle east comes soon.
Perhaps naive - when you shared you get occasional negative comments I was truly surprised. Channah, you are so beautiful inside and out. Your videos are full of information, clarity and sweetness. I have the highest respect for you and your family. I love that your videos are a part of my life. I am very grateful for you.
You’re very kind thank you ❤️ The sorts of people who write negative comments see only one thing: I’m Jewish. I don’t give them an ounce of my headspace and I hope you don’t either ❤️
I feel you are a truly a kind, beautiful, loving soul. Thank you. 💚
Thank you so much Karen ❤️❤️❤️
Glad to hear about your self-care (and care for us) when it comes to nasty comments. It IS your space with YOUR rules and if someone doesn’t like it they can go somewhere else.
Thank you Susan 💝
Excellent video......and I enjoy seeing one of the most beautiful smiles on UA-cam. Keep on keeping on.......and keep deleting garbage!
Aw thank you Victoria! 😊💖💐
Thank you! Blessings to you and your family!
Same to you!
Hi Chana! Great q and a session! Keep your lovely positivity ❤️🌹
Thank you so much Rose! 🌹
I am a Unitarian Universalist, and our congregation has Seder Dinner every passover. We.have a good mix people raised Jewish, and many gentiles. If anyone is interested in this wonderful dinner, you might want to see if you have a local congregation and if they celebrate!
Standing for your family, beliefs and joy, encourages us to reflect and embrace our own bit of this world. Thank you. I admire your strength.
Thank you!
I watched a little video that really resonated with me. It stated if you find yourself in an environment that disallows you to be yourself fully, then leave. If you cannot be who you are and must go against what you believe, you do not belong there. God will guide your footsteps to where you will be loved and supported completely. That was comforting to me. 🕯️
Hannah, I always appreciate your videos , your positivity and your beautiful smile that you give throughout them. And I appreciate your honesty, as well. Love to you and your precious family!
Thank you so very much 💐
Chana, I look forward to your videos. If people have nothing nice to say, they should say nothing. Have a good week.
Exactly. If does make me giggle a little that someone will not like or agree with something, and feel the need to stay there longer to say that they don't like it.
Thanks for keeping your channel a happy, wholesome place. Best explanation for blocking unkind comments I’ve heard. You know yourself and who you are. Really enjoy hearing you talk about homeschooling, the kids, Jewish life.
Thank you so much 💖
Always enjoy your Q and A videos.
So glad to hear that!
I wanted to share with you that though I was uncomfortable with it, I recently started using a Continuous Blood Glucose Monitor. I originally told my doctor no but reconsidered, in part thinking about your son and how brave and strong he is about it all. I'm happy I changed my mind. It's working out well so far. 👍
I am so glad that is working for you! Health is so important! Thank you for your kind words. I told my son what you said.
Hi I really cannot understand these people who leave nasty comments on your channel. I’m so glad you don’t let it get to you and also that you block them and delete their words. As other people have said your channel is an uplifting happy place that I look forward to watching every Monday. 💜💜
Thank you Julie! I am so happy that you are here!
While I appreciate many, many things about your channel and videos, my absolute favorite thing is they way you answer questions with a beautiful combination of candor and grace. Thank you !
Thank you so much Lisa 😊❤️💐
Cheesecake for breakfast - yes please 😊 Also, as a teacher I have a suggestion for books for your kiddos, it's old school, but...the books by Beverly Cleary are so fun.
Thank you! I have a couple of hers, we usually find them at library sales and I rescue them:)
@@jaroffireflies they were a childhood favorite of mine and thought of them when I saw you had the Little House collection (which I also loved).
You are awesome and beautiful in every way, and so is your family life as you show us. Thank you for all you share with us! ❤️
Thank you so much Stacy! 💖
Greetings from central Illinois. Another wonderful, uplifting video. I’m late in the day to the comments section this week, but still want to add my thanks and appreciation to all the others for putting out videos each week. I enjoy our neighborly (and educational) visits! Shalom.
Thank you so much Monika!
Know that you and the rest of the Jewish community are supported by many of us of all religions ( or non religious types :)) Be strong be safe and know you are loved. Be blessed… Your channel is a true source of peace and calm in what can be crazy life..
Thank you Anne! ❤️
Channa you speak so well on all the subjects. I really enjoy the Q and A.God Bless. ❤❤❤Ireland
Wow, thank you!
Great Q & A ❤ very informative.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
I loved this Question and Answer video! You have an amazing 🤩 and positive attitude! It’s contagious along with your smile 😊. Thank you for making this corner of the internet a happy place.
Thank you so much Teresa!
Chana, When you told us about the awful comments that you have been subjected to, it made me heart sick. I will never understand peoples ignorance. Your family is wonderful. you have so much to be proud of. Just know how many of your followers love you.
Could you share the children's books again. I didn't catch them all and I have six year old grandson who loves books. As always, thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you so much for your kind words Marianne! I should have stressed that the vast majority of the comments are so wonderful and positive. For the books... They are all series, so these are the first books in the series. The Green Ember by S. D. Smith, All of a Kind Family by Sydney Taylor, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling (book one would be fine for a 6 year old, but even with my ten year old, we don't read past book 4), The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall, The Wild Robot by Peter Brown (just heard this one will be a movie coming to theaters in September!, has short chapters and lots of pictures, so a great early chapter book for a 6 year old), Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Loved this post so much, Channah! Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us. I am so grateful for your videos, they are highlights of my week. ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! Thank you Annette! ❤️
Love you and your channel! Thank you for sharing what you share. I learn so much.
Thanks for watching!
UGH... it's just VULGAR and HORRIBLE that you get nasty comments from people. And you're so right... it's a lot of people with a lot of time on their hands. I am so glad you are the gatekeeper and housekeeper in keeping this space a HAPPY place!! And remember, THOSE people don't matter! There are many, many, MANY people who DO Love you, LOVE your content and we're excited with each new upload!! Peace, Happiness, Love and Blessings to you. Keep on Keeping on!! 🙂🥰❤💜
Thank you ❤❤❤
Thanks for this video. I love the Q and A s. You are such a kind hearted person. Thank you for sharing part of yourself and your life with us.
Thank you so very much! I am so glad that you enjoyed :)
I love your answer about homeschool becoming "too much." I agree completely! Too much in what way? I would make every sacrifice to keep this lifestyle. The only thing that I can imagine making us stop homeschool is if my husband or I died, and the other parent had a debilitating illness or injury. OR if my kids were no longer thriving. But 12 years in and they are better than ever!
Exactly!!! And we have homeschooled through some pretty big extreme situations and been ok. We make it work. It’s a priority ❤️
Thank you for sharing part of your life. You are amazing. I enjoy watching your videos as you are down to earth. Thanks again for sharing.
Thank you for your kind words!
I love your Q & A’s!!! Always so interesting! That was crazy you were floating in the tent!!! 😂😂😂 Y’all were dedicated to even stay in the tent with all that rain!!❤😊
I guess when you’re in the woods there isn’t much alternative! 🤣
It amazes me that some people have nothing better to do than to criticize how you look or what you believe. I happen to learn a lot from your videos. I look forward to your uploads every week. Ignore those people. Keep up the good work.
Thank you Theresa ❤️
Hi Chana! I am with you about the ugly comments. I think you handle it perfectly! I do love these Q and A videos, I feel I always learn something! So glad your family is doing well and Bella has become such a good dog! As always a pleasure to watch and learn.....
Thank you so much Janith! So glad you enjoy these! ❤️❤️❤️
Chana thank you for sharing
My pleasure 😊
Good morning Dear Sister! Thank you so much for your continued videos ! Have a wonderful day ❤
Thank you!
you are a really sincere optimistic happy upbeat person! it is a pleasure to watch your channel...
Thank you so much Lara! I really appreciate your kind words!
Great q and a , i enjoyed😊❤
Glad you enjoyed!
Hi Chana!
Love to watch your videos! You had answered a question about negative comments- I am so very sorry you even have to see things like that! Wow! You would think that people had better things to do than hurt you (or anyone else) with their comments.
Don’t even give them the suggestion of your time!
You are so kind, and smart, and funny and so very bubbly! Just keep on being the Chana that we all know and love!
See
You on your next video!♥️♥️
Exactly 💝 I’m not going to give them my time or head space!
Thank you for another wonderful video. I love your channel, your upbeat and kind demeanor. I'm so sorry you get negative comments. It's such a difficult time to be online for any Jewish person, let alone those of us who openly position themselves as Jewish. Thank you for your strength and kindness, both are so important, yet not easy to maintain.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate you and I am so happy you are here :)
Thank you Chana! Shavua Tov! Have a great week!
Thank you so much Rochel! Shavua tov!!!
Wow that’s so amazing that you were a triathlete and ultra marathon runner!
Thank you :) It was a really cool experience for sure
Tribe affiliation only really matters for Levim and Cohanim in terms of their roles in various religious services/ Cohanim have certain mitzvos (ie not going near a cemetery, who they can marry, etc.)
love love love your channel. thank you !
Thank you for your kind words!
I just love your channel and your family you have a beautiful presence and spirit about you I always look forward to your videos m.a.
Thank you so much!
Good morning Chana and firefly kiddos 💕 Love Q&A!!❤❤
Good morning Kristin! 💐💐💐
❤it’s fun to listen to you relate your experiences with your family and life! And your site is a happy tranquil place! May Hashem keep you and your family always safe and in peace.
Thank you Linda ❤️
Shavua Tov !!! Thank you for sharing !
Thanks for watching! 🩷
Tribe affiliation definitely still exists, but only in a limited manner.
If you are Kohen or Levi that makes a difference in terms of being called up to the Torah, also in regards to a first born son for Pidyon HaBen - or being exempt from that. Everyone who is not a Kohen or Levi is called Yisrael - which is all the other tribes, since we no longer know that affiliation
Thank you for the clarification!
Hi! I love your channel! Great answers to your questions, especially about not out sourcing your children's education.
Thank you so much Cindy!
Never ever should anyone post negative comments to you. I am a Christian and I am so blessed by all I have learned about JUDISM from you. There are so many Christian’s who were never taught Christianity, but are against Jews who they also know nothing about. I have always believes that Jewish people were Gods chosen people. How could anyone who has been taught that be against judism. Thank you for all of your posts.
Thank you for your kind words. Some people just have very sad lives. When I see negative comments, I feel sorry for them.
Chana , you are beautiful inside out. I love watching your videos and I learn so much from you. Sending you love from the uk.
🤗 Thank you so much!
Love your q/a videos. I learn so much!
So glad! Thank you Victoria!
Thank you for your informative channel. And sharing your faith with us who are not of the Orthodox Jewish Faith.
Thank you so very very much Susan! I really appreciate you!!! ❤️❤️❤️
I do applaud and admire your statement as Jews we not choose to be victims. No group anywhere at anytime has suffered more and yet as a group the Jews have overcome it all. This attitude is almost counterculture in today’s world which almost encourages choosing to be a victim.
And FYI - you are beautiful inside and outside
Thank you so much for your kind words Betty! I agree, it seems the thing to do today, to be a victim. But not for us!
😊❤ love your videos! Keep going, you are amazing!!! ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!