Day in My Orthodox Jewish Life // Shabbat Prep & New Dessert | Orthodox Jewish Mom(Jar of Fireflies)

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello friends! Just a quick reminder: there will be no video on Monday because I will be observing the holiday of Sukkot. I will be back next Thursday with a new video and am working on some Sukkot content for you guys after that! Thank you all so much for being here :) Hope you are having a great week!

[@patriciagreene5842]

Enjoy your holiday!

[@suethorogood7771]

Enjoy x

[@jaroffireflies]

@@patriciagreene5842 thank you 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

@@suethorogood7771 thank you 😊

[@colleenorrick5415]

Enjoy your holiday. Thank you for sharing your day with us!

[@dredasovey897]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I lost a very close friend (who was Jewish) five years ago. I love learning more about your faith as I remember her.

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so sorry for your loss 💜 May her memory be a blessing

[@aspenenglish4976]

Baby firefly has grown so much! I was shocked to see how much he has grown. Your gluten free dessert looks amazing! I love the hydrangea and purple flower arrangement.😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! Yes, baby firefly is growing so fast!!!

[@kimberlyisaac-emery9894]

You are so warm and lovely. I’m very much enjoying your videos. I think all families would benefit from the joy and structure you bring to your home (regardless of their religious beliefs). 🙏💗🙏💗🙏💗

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow thank you Kimberly 💜💜💜

[@kimberlyisaac-emery9894]

@@jaroffireflies : I am a Hebrew Catholic. I love the tradition and joy that both the Orthodox Jewish faith brings, as well as my Catholic faith. I work with parents who have neurodiverse children. Many of them homeschool their children . Your channel inspires me, and you are a great example for mom’s and families everywhere. I will share with many clients! And keep watching myself!!!! ❤️ Many blessings to your family. 🙏

[@renville68]

Thanks for taking us along on your very busy day. Baby Firefly clearly likes to keep you active🥰👣

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed:)

[@mimijulene6307]

When I was young, my siblings and I wanted to eat on school lunch trays at home too! My mom ended up having to buy them at a Restaurant supply store. This was over 50 years ago. We sure did enjoy using them.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh that’s so fun!

[@louiseblondin2824]

Oh my heart ❤️ sweet baby Firefly's little toes. Shalom Shabbat to you and family and friends.

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@glendagai]

Late to comment…. May I just say I am always in AWE of how you do what you do… the desserts are beautiful. Just the way they are. You are beautiful just the way you are!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Glenda 😊❤️💐

[@articufixrubin3106]

Your Shabbat table looks so festive I love the flowers you arranged so artfully. Haggerty makes a pair of silver polishing gloves that you (or one of your amazing kids ) can use between regular polishing to keep those kiddush Bechers sparkling. They are available on Amazon

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words and the suggestion!

[@shawndavis824]

I love how one of your sweet children ate a cookie first- after all, life is short; eat dessert first! Lol That dessert looked delicious and so cute. I cannot believe how big Baby Firefly is getting. Time is a thief- our babies grow up way too fast! You look beautiful in that blue dress. I love that shade of blue. I pray your holiday is a truly blessed time. Until next Thursday- many blessings!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Shawn! Have a great week!

[@linnylionheart8229]

I ususally don’t comment on videos, but I love your channel, your videos and your transparency! Let’s get that algorithm working for you! Lots of love! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Thank you! 💜

[@abigailconner9469]

You look so happy and well rested Chana! I'm so happy to see that as a new mama you are getting such great help from your little helpers!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Abigail :)

[@karenhopper1691]

Such a sweet video! Loved that your daughter grabbed a bite of her cookie first, and that red is her favorite color! I love red also. Your dessert was so cute and the lunch trays are adorable! So much extra fun and love for your children. The blue wrap dress looks beautiful on you. Have a blessed week ahead with lots of happiness and baby snuggles. 😍🙏❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Karen 💜💜💜

[@RinaNewhouse]

I love how calming your videos are. They give me a sense of feeling loved.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you so much Rina!

[@martaupward5992]

I couldn't agree more.

[@lhernan301]

I always look forward to seeing your table set for Shabbat. It is always so pretty. Blessings to you and your family.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

[@sophieofnorwich8281]

I always love watching you walk up to camera in your Shabbat outfit, you look so lovely 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you 💜😊

[@MaureenDrees]

You created beautiful flower arrangements for your dining room and your kitchen tables.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@vcrouch6041]

Always nice to see hubby cooking. Your children are adorable. Thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@jaroffireflies]

He loves to cook!

[@damealeta3541]

Your dessert looked really festive! I hope everyone enjoyed it! I wanted one myself. The little glimpse of Mr. Firefly with Baby Firefly while you were setting the table was a nice treat! I love seeing daddies enjoying time with their little ones ❤ Have a great weekend and as always, sending warm hugs your way!

[@jaroffireflies]

He adores our kids :)

[@adriennefriederich8061]

I love your down-to-earth narrations. Your joy of life is so evident! You make being a mom look effortless. Thank you for your videos!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Adrienne 😊❤️

[@adriennefriederich8061]

Mom, Jar of Fireflies, you are so welcome. Your voice is pleasant to listen to. I wish more of the narrators could talk like you. It’s like I’m right there where every conservation. Not to be to noisy do you have shoes? You’re always bare footed but I know you must have shoes. 😀

[@jaroffireflies]

@@adriennefriederich8061 I do have shoes :) I just don’t wear them inside

[@justinwinterbottom2755]

I'm 40 and I still love the plates that separate your food lol!

[@jaroffireflies]

I think it’s fun too :)

[@mydarkterrors]

Wasn't here for so long, I was so busy. And now there's a baby firefly, wahh ♥️ Missed how calming and educational your videos were, I'll come back more often again 😺

[@jaroffireflies]

Welcome back! ❤️

[@bidinosaur]

We are a dairy-free family but not kosher. Since water can mess with the consistency of frosting/icing and water is the main ingredient in most dairy-free milks, they can quickly throw off frosting. Country Crock just came out with a Plant Cream which is AMAZING. I just checked and their website says it is also kosher and gluten-free. Might be worth checking out to see if it works for your family. I highly recommend it. I have been using it a lot and it is more readily available than Rich's brand. Unlike coconut milk which I need to plan 2-3 days ahead to use (so the fat/watery parts separate), I can pick this up from the store and use right away.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@piaannakusnezowprawdazwyci8177]

Also ich sehe Dich schon sehr lange und bin begeistert, so sympathisch! Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

I am not Jewish, but I really enjoy learning. Thank you for sharing💜

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@lifeofatruckerswife]

@@jaroffireflies 💜💜

[@SeekingToServe]

Flower arrangements, homeschooling, layered desserts... a jack of all trades. :) Gut moed, Chana!

[@jaroffireflies]

:) CHag sumach!

[@BelleBella16]

Baby firefly is so cute! Those ears! And he's so big.

[@jaroffireflies]

He’s getting huge! And cuter by the day :)

[@BelleBella16]

@@jaroffireflies They really get cute so fast! Our little one is 13 months and gosh she is cute! Didn't think she could get cuter but she proves me wrong every day. Keep loving those snuggles!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@BelleBella16 ❤️❤️❤️

[@karengowdy8557]

I love the fish dish that Mr. fire fly is making I’ve made it now probably three or four times I love it

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay! So glad you’ve enjoyed that!

[@jenniferwilson8500]

I love the picks on the sandwiches!!!! My mom put notes in mine and my brothers lunches!!!! My mom was born to be a stay at home home mom ……… I think you were to!!……… I mean that as a huge compliment!!!!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Jennifer! I take it as a huge compliment ❤️

[@jenniferwilson8500]

@@jaroffireflies ❤️

[@joanmaxine1]

You are amazing! The dessert is beautiful and so much effort shows your creativity and love of your family.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you Joan ❤️

[@michellesunshinestar]

Awwwwww, your daughter is taking after you by washing her hands ceremoniously.

[@jaroffireflies]

😊😊😊

[@miriamghershenzon4599]

Good morning, a guten erev shabbos, bli ayin harah, it is such a pleasure to see you holding your son, lots of Yiddish nachat, have a good shabbos,and chag sameach ❤😘

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much! Shabbat shalom and Chag Sameach!!!! 💐💐💐

[@heretic1965]

It makes me so happy to watch your videos.. I hope Baby Fireflies tummy is feeling better .. Also .. I love your blue dress 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much :)

[@katienolette3442]

Happy Shabbat to you, firefly family!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Katie!

[@mimijulene6307]

Those dessert cups are so cute! They look super professional in those clear cups! You did a great job Chana!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you so much!!!

[@kittygailey5028]

It is remarkable that you are keeping up these videos with all the demands on your time. You gracefully make it look so effortless but I celebrate your very hard work. You are so thoughtful and make such a wonderful home and life for your family which is a real art. And you balance all aspects of the kids’ learning, and share with them your love of camping and the outdoors. When you next answer questions, I wonder what you think of recycling? Hope you get some rest! ❤ Thanks!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! To answer your question, I think recycling is great. We recycle what our city allows.

[@rickiclark4356]

I love that color blue that you wore for Shabbat. It looks so good on you!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Ricki! 😊

[@ericagoehring1089]

Your baby has grown so much! 💗

[@jaroffireflies]

He really has 😊

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

I give you so much credit. Even w/4 kids you always go way above for people❤️🙂

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you 😊

[@howitworksforme]

Wow, Baby Firefly has grown so much! Enjoy Sukkot!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊 Yes he’s growing so very fast!

[@punxxi]

Shabbat Shalom!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@robinwetzel3314]

This is my first time to watch you. I enjoyed it immensely. I will be back!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for stopping by! I’m so glad you’re here 💜

[@hcolleen534]

If you can find it, Pamela's cake mix makes a 2 layer cake and ...I know it's kosher, but I can't remember what the circled U means...kosher with dairy? Also, I love making various cakes by cheating with using cake mix and then having fun. One I love is Earl Grey cake, which uses double bergamont Earl Grey tea brewed in milk, which is used instead of water in the mix (same amount) and then also used for the icing. Lovely stuff.

[@jaroffireflies]

The earl gray cake sounds delicious! I’ll look for a Pamela’s brand mix :)

[@martaupward5992]

Chana, this was a delight to watch. So many beautiful elements to enjoy from dessert to seeing your precious children helping out and playing together. You are an inspiration.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Marta 💜

[@witsonsmom729]

The cupcake shots were cute, you always think of something clever.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :)

[@barbaraketchum8287]

I love king arthur brand gf cake mixes. They are so good, have a great texture, and they make a 9×13 cake!!!

[@כנרתעבדן]

כל כך שמחה לראות אותך שוב!!! מועדים לשמחה! פיתקא טבא!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much! 💜💜💜

[@mothermarie6057]

I had no idea there is gluten free yellow cake mix!!! How exciting!!! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes! It’s so helpful!

[@patwarrren2346]

King Arthur Makes a fabulous cake mix. They are moist and make regular size! Try it you will love it

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the tip! I will try that brand! I love their gluten free brownie mix and use that one regularly

[@dianebondhus9355]

I loved your little desserts! Small, yet elegant. 💗

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Diane!

[@cloudyminja]

i love your videos and your candid representation of life

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words:)

[@hpyrkh3]

Baby firefly is such a good dancer! A natural!

[@jaroffireflies]

😊😊😊

[@Dancewithpaula]

Gorgeous blue dress! And I love how you carry baby firefly around. Adorable! Beautiful family 💕. I love watching.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@mags102755]

Hi Chana. It's always great to see you and watch you get ready for Shabbat. I'm sorry baby Firefly was fussy. I know you know that sometimes it's just how it is.

[@jaroffireflies]

Exactly :) Babies will fuss :)

[@dianeluke1746]

That was a beautiful Shabbat dress you were wearing! I can’t remember if you had shown it to us before, but I wanted to tell you that it looked beautiful on you. Also, I really liked your dessert idea. I also thought it might be neat to soak the cake in a flavored simple syrup, or layer vanilla and chocolate cake. Of course that all means extra time, which we don’t always have! Oh, and baby Firefly is already looking so big. I tell my 17 year old that I need a rewind button so I can live her childhood all over. Growing up is hard to do (for the Mom’s)!

[@jaroffireflies]

The simple syrup is a fantastic idea! I’ll definitely try that next time. Thank you! And yes, it’s a new dress :)

[@goldengurl4265]

Flower arrangements are beautiful. Also I’ll try the dessert thank you for sharing

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Enjoy!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I love it when comments go POOF and you get to enter them again (not!!) Your dessert looked lovely!!! I thought the layers were perfect, I didn't notice anything, even after you pointed things out. That red icing? Wow!! Your daughter has a great eye for cakes and desserts. Have a wonderful Shabbat!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh no! That’s annoying! Thank you for your kind words 💜😊

[@linpoulsen1940]

Hi Chana, Both desserts look so yummy!! With your creativity ( and when the kids are older) Firefly Kosher Bakery would be SO successful. Between the breads and sweets you would be super busy. All kidding aside, you're a great role model for women of every faith who want to "do it all" with enthusiasm and a happy outlook.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you soooo much Lin! 💜💜💜

[@sharonchambers8570]

Great video! Baby Firefly is growing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Sharon 💐

[@debraredmond5147]

Beautiful Family . Thank you for sharing your very busy day❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Debra 😊

[@jeaniedenton-smith1041]

I don't remember if I shared with you Chana but I attended the Rosh Hashana dinner and attended the Yom Kippur service! I'm going on Sunday for the Simchat Torah service! (at our local Chabad house). I'm so excited! So enjoy your videos!! Btw, so sweet to see your daughter washing her hands and little baby firefly...! He's holding up his head so well! ....and your Shabbat dress is lovely!

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@leanna1017]

I lol'd when you were talking about food picks. I'm 57 and I love food picks. I wish they had them when I was a child. I actually bought some to hold wraps together for my work lunches. My co workers crack up when they see me with my little animal picks. Hey, they are fun and functional! Love your channel. The desserts were so cute. The baby is growing so fast!

[@jaroffireflies]

They are soooo fun!!! I will 100% use them sometimes also :)

[@thebebopbopeep]

I think it would look really cool to have sprinkles in the cake!

[@jaroffireflies]

I totally agree! I haven’t had a chance to try it that way yet but hopefully soon :)

[@lindamargolies7759]

Wishing your family a healthy and sweet New Year from Dallas 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Linda! 💜

[@kristinmiller4779]

Good morning Chana and kiddos 💕 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Good morning Kristin!

[@deborahcarter3453]

Thanks for letting us know about tomorrow. Happy holidays enjoy sleeping in the tent. Baby firefly is growing so much. You don't even look like you just had a baby.

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so kind thank you Deborah!

[@janithgottfried8320]

Hi Chana! Baby firefly is getting so big! I have one great nephew that I could get to sleep when no one else could, he fussed ALOT when he was over tired but of course didn't want to sleep because he might miss something. His brother was very easy going and fooled everyone into thinking babies are easy, NOT! Enjoy while you can, my youngest relative is going to be four and I miss my baby snuggles! As always a pleasure to watch and learn....

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol so fun! I’ve had easy babies and fussy babies :) I’m definitely enjoying it though 💜

[@miriamschmelczer8866]

Hey Chanah, thanks for bringing us along in your preps Wishing you and family firefly a chag sameach

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Miriam! 💜

[@CherylNoe]

Happy to see your daughter doing the morning handwashing, like Mommy. You set a great example for your kids. Love her mismatched outfit!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Cheryl 💜

[@karenknapp4918]

I love the flowers on your Shabbat table! Truely beautiful.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Karen!

[@karenknapp4918]

Thank you as well!

[@susanhays5691]

Love that you share so much of you're life with us! Thank you...❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for being here Susan 💜

[@stuarthomeleigh5612]

Moed Tov - lovely deserts and even better seeing Baby Firefly coming to daven with Mummy!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Oh my, my daughter had a tray like yours, she didn’t like her food touching. I know food all goes down. She was and still is a very picky eater and the tray really helped. Just brought back memories.👍🏼💙

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh how fun!

[@rebeccaturner4988]

Beautiful flowers as usual. The desserts are so pretty once again. Enjoy your holidays and hope u have great time too.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@דבורההורוביץ-פ9ז]

I love your flower arrangments

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@GoingGreenMom]

The dessert turned out beautifully!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@catherinebeckwith1017]

I can’t wait to see if you build an enclosure for Sukkot. I do not know the correct word for the structure. Enjoy your holiday.

[@jaroffireflies]

It is called a Sukkah :) I have Sukkot videos coming soon!

[@ctw594]

Such a charming video. We have a lot of lovely orthodox neighbors but this is the closest I’ve seen of the ruining of the home as an adult. Spent time with my neighbors when I was little to 12 but those memories have faded a lot.

[@elizabethj.davenport8947]

My crumby Thursday was made all the better with your video! Thank you!

[@jaroffireflies]

I hope you have a wonderful weekend 💜

[@LalaCats3]

You are looking wonderful, and Baby Firefly is getting so tall. Thank you for the video.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@francoisepag]

Thank you very much for this video. It’s wonderful to feel the love in your household ❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you Frances 😊

[@mrs.kroker7357]

Love the music in this video 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

So happy you enjoyed it ❤️

[@H2_O2]

Those desserts are so pretty and certainly yummy!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@susanallen6526]

I love all the love your pour into your prep! Shabbat Shalom almost, Chag Samaech!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Susan ❤️❤️❤️

[@annettewalter2273]

The dessert looked beautiful. I like the cups, I haven’t seen that shape before. I thought your dress for the evening meal looked so elegant,

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Annette 💜😊💐

[@eileenalholinna5310]

You are such a refreshing young woman!! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

😊 Thank you Eileen

[@dorothealorenz9624]

Thank you for taking us with you. 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for coming along!

[@laurenk88pa]

I love this dessert idea!! Filing this away for the holidays!

[@jaroffireflies]

Enjoy it!

[@giuliamotta628]

I like the outfit you put on at the end of the video.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :)

[@patriciagreene5842]

Baby had gotten so big!! I hope all is well. Ty for sharing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Patricia! He’s growing really fast :)

[@63Littlemouse]

The Desserts looked amazing & such a cool idea to feed many guests, I know they weren't as uniform as you perhaps would have liked, I didn't notice & doubt your guests would either and that's Okay 😉 How pretty were the blue thistle type flowers in your arrangement, they matched your lovely chairs 😊You looked pretty too dressed for Shabbat in the same blue, is that a new dress ? 💕

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Clare :) Ya, you’re so right, no one cared that they weren’t perfect lol And yes, that’s a new dress. Good eye!

[@louiseclark7967]

Hello, Chana! Lol- there is no better lullabye than a vacuum, right?! Love to see all the kids, and you and Mr. sharing the kitchen...Baby is getting so big! Really cute dessert idea. Mr. FF did a stellar job with flowers this week...love the thistles with the white hydrangeas. Take care, honey- see you next time! Love from CT

[@jaroffireflies]

The vacuum is the best! I’ll also turn on the exhaust fan over the stove sometimes when I’m busy in the kitchen:) works like a charm every time!

[@louiseclark7967]

@@jaroffireflies ❤👍

[@Estikm82]

Those cake cups were so cute and such a fun idea, Chag sameach 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Chag sameach!

[@sararussell7227]

Thank you again for another wonderful and informative video. I just wanted to say how beautiful you looked in you blue dress that you wore for Shabbat! It was so flattering and you looked lovely. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much Sara! 💜

[@cynthiacondron9397]

I love the flowers.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Cynthia!

[@reneelambert9755]

WOW…YOUR AMAZING!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Renee ❤️😊

[@MsAdri1988]

Baby firefly is sooooo cute 😍 💕 💖

[@cherishedlotus]

Happy Sukkot!! Thank you for sharing :)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Cherish!

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Hi I enjoy your videos and your family. The kids helping you is so cute and the baby is so darling g-o bless him. I love your dessert, they came out awesome 👍. Good job , I still don't know how you do it. Take care and have a great holiday.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Janet!

[@charisselane9518]

Good Morning Jar of Fire Flies, Very nice that you try a new dessert and share with us the ingredients . I ike that you use gluten free cake mix and the other ingredients.too. Wow that's baby fire fly is growing up so fast. I see that he is strength out. Cute plate trays for your children, they enjoy the little toys on top of their's sandwiches. Nice to see that you are your husband share the kitchen together. Enjoy your Shabbat. Peace be until you and your family. Shalom.🇮🇱🔯🕎🛐💕💓💞🕊️🙏😇👼🏾🤗🙋🏾‍♀️💐☺️👊🙌🏾. You're Welcome. Enjoy your weekend.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Charisse! 💜