Get ready for shabbos

[@kayth1]

Light covers are such a great idea! I hadn't even thought how hard that would be to remember!

[@sobeitone3336]

I have a question….why do the lights need to be covered?

[@scarlettterry]

I wonder the same thing

[@janetmecham1059]

@@sobeitone3336 I think it’s to help them not “work” on the Sabbath by flipping the switch on and off. Or, maybe the lights aren’t supposed to be on at all during this time and this helps them not accidentally out of habit turn them on.

[@TheSummitDevelopment]

Yes, it keeps them from accidentally working and flipping the light switch. Some Orthodox Jewish people will ask a gentile neighbor to come in and flip the light switch if they forget. 😊

[@sobeitone3336]

@@TheSummitDevelopment thank you, for whatever universal thing your videos have found me and I appreciate the education

[@shokoshokoshoko73]

I saw a lot of people asking about the light switch covers. Basically, on Shabbat (or shabbos) we're not supposed to work (and there are a lot of things considered work that you wouldn't think of). Turning electric things on or off is not allowed on Shabbat because of this. Some say it's because closing/opening the circut is considered building/destroying which are not allowed on Shabbat, and some say because it is similarly to lighting a fire, also not allowed on shabbat. So we use things like timers for our lamps, hot plates, ACs, etc... we need to decide before Shabbat starts which lights stay on and wchich saty off. And some people put light switch covers on so that they wont accidentally flip the switch out of habit. Think- if you wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom and you're still half asleep you probably won't remember to not turn on the light.. Shabbat shalom!

[@fairysnuff-000]

Ahaaahhh thankyou, I have heard the ‘work’ and ‘electrical current’ explanations before but wondered which of these explanations , if any, were true

[@maggiee639]

I’ve always wondered if there was a job for a gentile in this; sounds like a great gig to go over to a nice family’s house for Shabbat and turn the lights on and off and stuff for them. Maybe it’s nice doing the preparation for Shabbat but I can imagine it being a pain to remember everything when you’re really busy or entertaining.

[@shokoshokoshoko73]

@@maggiee639 there sort of already is something like that! It's called a shabbos goy (I know, I know, not pc..). Generally if a jew needs help with something like turning lights on/off on shabbat, they'll go over to a neighbor who's not jewish and ask for help in a non-direct way (like, "such a bummer my fridge light is on and now I can't open it till sundown" rather than "hey can you turn my fridge light off" because thats how jewish law says to do it). Traditionally the shabbos goy is rewarded with food- baked goods or fruit or candy are the most common "thank yous".

[@Haley-xd9kb]

wait i’m just curious if you had smart lights could you tell them to turn on or off or would that still count?

[@shokoshokoshoko73]

@Haley-xd9kb so technically- maybe. But the ruling is that no, we don't tell smart lights to go on or off even though it's possible that it's ok. And that is because we still want Shabbat to be a day that is and feels different from the other days of the week, a day that's special.

[@jo-annewinmill5919]

This is so wholesome keep doing you and sharing how amazing your religion is

[@kelloggs7447]

I would love to attend a Shabbat one day. I have seen one on a documentary and it looks like a joyful family celebration each week… love it.

[@heather_be_thy_name8572]

This looks so delicous and relaxing 😌

[@vanessacarter6342]

I would love to learn how to cook as you do. Your food always looks amazing.

[@virginiaguida8298]

Let no one ever say Jews raise lazy women! Girl, I don’t know how you get all that done in a day and still look adorable. Your commitment to your faith and traditions is beautiful. God bless.

[@nancyharrison666]

Yes, I get exhausted just watching everything she does!

[@Kittykat79NY]

Beautiful work! I love hearing about your life! ❤

[@shadeinthedesert]

I wish I had an orthodox Jewish friend. Your world is so interesting and full of traditions, I'd love to know more! ❤

[@jaddedwillow7635]

I would like to thank you for sharing watching these I find such beauty in your dedication to your faith and I’m enjoying learning more as I watch thank you for making content ❤

[@fosterwalker1488]

Love your worship

[@marysanders9461]

Love the idea of the hot plate stove top. Looks much safer than the open coil hot plates.

[@lauraleibman918]

Wait, what’s the story with the table cloth cows 🐄??? Loving your posts

[@KellyS_77]

My guess is that it marks the tablecloth as being for meat dishes rather than dairy dishes.

[@fordbones6147]

Ma’am your religion is beautiful.

[@sophiewest7769]

Garlic looks fabulous 👌

[@MetalJellyfish]

I would love to see more clips that have a more defined reason for some of these things. Like why you need light switch covers, why specific table clothes, baby's bath and the beliefs behind them. I know I could probably Google all of these questions; But would probably be much quicker for somebody who already knows! I never realized how much I know about so many other religions because my family is so diverse. The Jewish members of my family are on my mom's side and they very rarely were involved in anything as we grew up.

[@Joanna_135]

So during Shabbos, no one's allowed to do labor, which includes turning on lights, tying shoes, cooking, bathing, etc. So everyone sets up slow cookers or cold foods, bathes (also represents a fresh start/ starting the week fresh,) and the light switch covers are honestly just a reminder because it's really difficult to avoid the instinct to turn on a light when entering a room. Some people use special tableware that's either fancier than usual or remains untouched by mixed foods in accordance with kosher. Back in the day, and sometimes now, they might ask goyim (not Jewish people) to help with a few essential tasks they forgot to do, like heating something up or similar. That's fairly rare though. The degree to which you follow these rules depends on your denomination (for lack of a better term)- she's orthodox, so they'll be more hardcore about everything than a Reform person, who might just have a nice dinner once a week, or do nothing at all. I have Reform and Hassidic family, so I'm going by my Hassidic family, which may not be a 1:1 for how Orthodox peeps do stuff, but should be pretty similar.

[@J.Lynnimus]

All the food you post looks so delicious. Now I need to find a cookbook.

[@divinalove8525]

The food always looks so yummy!

[@WiccanMami6369]

I need a video about Orthodox Jew religious beliefs.

[@naomiemoore5725]

Not to be mean or insensitive, but there are many You Tube videos ot there, just Google. Or use search engine of choice.

[@shokoshokoshoko73]

One could make a series of movies and still not cover it all 😅

[@sarasimamanheimer307]

You should probably focus your curiosity on specific topics. It's too broad to explain all. The most basic belief is in one g-d. And that the Torah is divine, not divine inspiration written by Moses, but literally every word verbatim as g-d gave it.

[@asfiyaazizuddin6666]

⁠@@sarasimamanheimer307Islam actually has the same belief of one g-d and the Torah being divine. Moses is also a prophet for us. Difference is that we believe more prophets came after Moses but I think Judaism does not have that belief.

[@ktrayan1]

@@asfiyaazizuddin6666 they definitely have profits after Moses, their Bible is full of minor and major prophetic books.

[@Lizard4678]

Idk why but I think it’s so cute when you say “my baby”💖 I love learning about your life , thanks for sharing

[@TheChildOfElmStreet]

I'm curious because you are always so specific to state it, do you have to do something differently for a shabbos bath/shower then any other shower during the week or is it just because of the day?

[@TirzaMann]

Just in honor of the day

[@TheChildOfElmStreet]

@@TirzaMann thank you! ☺️

[@AntivenomAdams]

I worked in an art gallery for a Jewish couple, & the wife was forever buying new dishes & cutlery 😁

[@naomiemoore5725]

You know why, don't you?

[@AntivenomAdams]

@@naomiemoore5725 Yes, I know why 😊

[@eshallamerriam1870]

@@AntivenomAdamscan you elaborate? I have an idea but I’m not sure 😬

[@jalucard1891]

Love your videos

[@jenniferspurlock6362]

Wait, what about the light covers? I don’t understand.

[@idalia799]

Switching lights on and off is considered "work" so I assume they just leave the lights on.

[@naomiemoore5725]

​@@idalia799Correct.

[@viviharris2131]

I love your cowboy dress!

[@goodgriefgarden]

LOVE the cowgirl dress

[@SockMuppet]

Please tell me the recipe for the beef and broccoli, it looks so good 🤤🤤

[@barbaraspector6689]

Before Noah’s arc there was no meat eating. That’s what I read.

[@adriennecottrell387]

Where do you get your dress from I really like a lot the ones you show, I’m not Jewish but I do like a girly modest look, please do tell Maybe you should make a line for fashion

[@reggaespiritdance]

❤❤❤

[@cancan397]

I love that there is a wooden spoon with a feather! I associate feathers with my ancestors and my angels and spoon! Well gosh that’s them feeding me😂❤

[@lauramcroberts7949]

Recipes please!

[@GaryGraves-lz4fg]

Good woman! God is pleased

[@USGIRLS]

I don't want to sound stupid...but what is the difference in a shabbos bath and shower and a normal one?

[@flutaraluta1034]

I’m Jewish and I don’t call it that but I’m assuming it’s the same lol Just means taking a bath/shower before the shabbat starts since there are a few rules about showering on Shabbat like not ringing out your hair. And you want to be clean and fresh before shabbat starts

[@Ladyhawk2017]

Im curious...the day after is there a lot of dishes and stuff to do?

[@SmokinSesh]

What are the cows on the cloth for?

[@tcw3848]

Can you explain more about Shabbos and shabbos baths?

[@Hey_its_just_me_to]

It just sounds like so much work!

[@maggiee639]

As a makeup artist I’m really interested in Shabbat makeup. I’m a New Yorker and it’s my understanding that many women do their makeup beforehand and don’t take it off because of the labor element, is this true? Does makeup have to be kosher as well? I’d love to do makeup for some orthodox women because with the right products/ techniques you can absolutely get multiple days out of your makeup.

[@RoryRita]

Tell me about the little cows please!

[@robinpotato9886]

What is the spoon and feather for?

[@tonygroves5526]

It's used during the Seder, or special Passover meal to remove the chametz. In Jewish homes, no yeast is eaten during Passover, and everything is purified from any remaining yeast. Only unleavened breads are eaten. The Chametz is a piece of yeast containing bread hidden for the children to find. Then the father removes it carefully, only touching it with the wooden spoon and feather. I hope this helps!

[@robinpotato9886]

@@tonygroves5526 Thank you :)

[@joycedavid838]

The feather and wooden spoon are not used during the seder. It's used before passover in a ritual to burn the Chametz (bread and grain products) which are forbidden during passover.

[@TDiddi16]

What are the light covers?

[@gloveses]

Light covers are used by some Orthodox Jews on shabbos. It is forbidden to turn the lights on and off on shabbos. For this reason some people put on covers over their lights to avoid accidentally turning on the lights. Hope this helps!

[@thepineapplehippie]

Forgive me, what is Shabbos? I’m not Jewish but I’d love to be enlightened in how you live 😊

[@emmaleecrick2674]

I believe Shabbos is the Ashkenazi pronunciation of Shabbat, or Sabbath. It is the biblical day of rest in Judaism. It occurs every Saturday

[@thepineapplehippie]

@@emmaleecrick2674 thank you!!

[@RichiefromPhilly]

In the Jewish religion, all holidays, and Shabbos, begin at sundown before the day of the holiday. Given that Saturday is Shabbos, or ‘the day of rest’, it begins on sundown Friday and ends on sundown Saturday. Since work is forbidden, food, lights, TV, cell phones, etc… can’t be turned on. The plates over the switches prevents from accidentally turning them on. Food is prepared ahead of time so work is not done

[@PeachIdk]

@@RichiefromPhilly I’m really curious on why is work forbidden on that day

[@AChicagoWoman]

G-d bless you and good Shabbos.

[@stephaniesnyder4091]

Can someone explain the light covers please.

[@AdaraBalabusta]

The light covers help them to remember not to turn off the light because if the lights are turned off, they cannot be turned back on. ✡️❤️

[@believer9768]

We're do you get your wigs especially this one

[@Little_Shadow_]

Hey girl 👋 I'm getting your shorts all the time. I like them. Question. Have you thought about explaining in your vid what shabbos is? Or any other Orthodox terms. So more people could understand your traditions 🧐🙂

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Shabbos is the time of rest, which starts on Friday late afternoon and runs until Saturday night. ✡️❤️

[@Little_Shadow_]

@@AdaraBalabusta Thank you.😊💙

[@barbaraspector6689]

Try Google.

[@Little_Shadow_]

@@barbaraspector6689 🤣🤣🤣 Barb! Try "mind your own business." I know it's hard. Google can't help you with that.

[@lovedesoto]

Please let me know why the light covers.

[@AtirecMcClellan-mv4jd]

What’s the spoon and feathers for?

[@fairysnuff-000]

What is the significance of ‘electrical connections’ during the Sabbath? Lifts are turned off in buildings, not using light switches etc..??

[@marissascudlo5371]

Question: what’s with the feather and the spoon? Just curious.

[@rebeccaolmsted7440]

What do you cover the light switches? I’ve seen other please do this but never understood why

[@Kimmie9553]

They aren’t allowed to use electricity on Shabbos, so they turn the lights on or off depending on how they want them to stay for the next 24 hours or so and then put covers on them so they don’t accidentally turn them on or off out of habit

[@ktrayan1]

Where do you work?! And who takes care of your baby? I worked when I had just one child but I was definitely not setting a pretty table and cooking like this 😆😁

[@rori9881]

Koshery store

[@mamawvondak]

I’m super curious if there’s specific makeup thats permitted or not permitted? Hope that’s not a rude question. I just couldn’t really find a good answer on Google.

[@Ciorna83]

Genuine question, I know there were instances in the past where non-Jewish person was employed to take care of these things. So for example you could ask them to turn the lights on and off. Where would asking Alexa fall on that scale? Or a service animal?

[@autumnsmith3585]

You dress up for the weekend to celebrate? Do relatives come over also?

[@1bestfriend2u18]

Just a question as a non-jewish person.Why would you need to cover the light switches

[@Kimmie9553]

They aren’t allowed to use electricity on Shabbos so they turn the lights off, use candles, and cover the light switches so they don’t accidentally turn them on out of habit

[@kirstenfell3970]

I cant stop watching you sound like mila kunis

[@carlahimmen2978]

What is the difference in Shabbat and shabbos?

[@meeeka]

They are the same it's just that the final "t" of Shabbat is pronounced "s" in Yiddish, the old colloquial Jewish language of Eastern European Jews, from whom most North American Jews descend.

[@user-xi4ux7yq6t]

I don’t know about most religions, & traditions etc.., So, what’s the rule for Orthodox Jewish woman for clothing, makeup etc…?

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Orthodox Jewish rules for clothing are at least 3/4 sleeves, collarbone to below the knees is covered, dresses or skirt and blouse outfits only. There are outfits with skirted leggings for athletic activities and very pretty modest bathing outfits for swimming. Married women cover their hair. Makeup is permitted; most Orthodox Jewish women wear only brands with a Kosher designation. ✡️❤️

[@Eristotl3]

What is a shabbat shower

[@puppysfurme]

Shabbat shalom! (I'm on West Coast time, it's not Shabbat yet.) I'm Jewish but not Orthodox, and I have a question: do you know any Orthodox Jews who have pets? How do they handle the pets' food, which I've never seen kosher in a store? I don't think I've ever known an Orthodox person with pets so I don't know who to ask. Is there a reason I don't know any frum folks with pets? Is it like a problem to have a tref animal in your house?

[@dysmissme7343]

I’ll try my best to answer- Orthodox Jews 100% have pets I also haven’t seen let food in kosher stores, I wonder if it’s because kosher grocery stores are specifically catered to kosher foods and pet food isn’t kosher? I’m honestly not sure 🤷🏻‍♀️ There are some branches of orthodoxy that have the minhag that petting an animal on Shabbat is a melacha - It might have something to do with the fur coming off? I’ve known some Lubavitch people that hold by this Separately it might just be less common because like… over the centuries Jewish people have had to flee for their lives and pets might have hampered that? I dunno- my family is modern orthodox and we’ve had cats all my life 😂

[@chocolatefudge5263]

I think im gonna start wearing wigs. Does it damage the natural hair?

[@chocolatefudge5263]

Does anybody have a good brand to advise for wigs?

[@tammymathis5893]

Can you explain the difference between shabbos things and not shabbos things? Also, what about those who are poor and can't afford separate things?

[@heatherhult5838]

Spoon and feather? Tablecloth cows?

[@devorahcohen866]

Spoon and feather is to search for chametz (leavened foods) before passover; it's a little ceremony, as we aren't allowed to have them.

[@heatherhult5838]

@devorahcohen866 thank you 😊

[@jennymcmonahan5152]

What a Great husband you have! Cleans the House!

[@Smile-br8yt]

How is a shabbos bath different than a regular bath

[@natalieskol]

It’s possible that she doesn’t wash him so often because he is so small and gets him extra squeaky clean for the special day. Shabbos is a special and holy day so we take extra care to get ready. Wear fancier clothes, a fancier wig if you cover your hair, fancier shoes, jewelry,etc.

[@LopezA2]

I’ve been celebrating Passover my whole life and I can’t say I remember a plastic spoon and feather.. what is that for?

[@JulEnglefaris]

Jewish women really be doing The Most. I would get so burnt out. What do the men do?

[@dysmissme7343]

Ask them 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@krystenburkhardt-hansyn]

I find videos absolutely amazing. but I was wondering is there anything else that you do besides Shabbos? I’d like to see, I don’t even know if it’s possible how you do other routines o? I’m not Jewish that I’m aware of, but I’ve always had an extremely strong connection to Judaism, and when I did my initial 23 and me like the preliminary questionnaire, it showed me like being 75% Jewish which I don’t even know because no one in my family is Jewish that I know of. I worked in a salon and spa for 30 years and absolutely every single client I had would asked me if I was Jewish! We’re going to do the official 23 and me and I would hate to know that I’ve been Jewish this whole time and have no idea!

[@dysmissme7343]

Lmao - girl you’ve left so many non Jews confused in these comments 😂😂😂

[@coleenschlichte677]

What is the makeup? Do you mean that you put the makeup on for the next day?

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Yes. It is done on Friday afternoon and not removed or reapplied until Saturday night after Shabbat ends. ✡️❤️

[@Faisey648]

What is shabas

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Shabbos is the day of rest that starts on Friday late afternoon and ends on Saturday night. ✡️❤️

[@dianestevens2659]

Why the light covers?

[@AdaraBalabusta]

The light covers help them not to turn off lights accidentally. If the lights are turned off, they cannot be turned on again until after Shabbos ends. ✡️❤️

[@gracechurch1791]

Lol I love how everything you do is "shabbat" thing... Shabbat makeup, Shabbat salmon, Shabbat shower... Are they special or just special because you do it on Shabbat?

[@Kimmie9553]

They’re special. The makeup for example can’t be washed off that night, so Orthodox Jewish women rely on 24 hour/long lasting formulas so they can sleep in it on Friday and still have it look good enough to wear throughout Saturday

[@dysmissme7343]

Most of the things are just special because you’re doing it for Shabbat Like a Shabbat shower is just a shower, but you’re showering before Shabbat 😂

[@reemedwards6991]

What is shabos?

[@ktrayan1]

Does everyone serve their own food and that way it doesn’t count as work?

[@leab7789]

Chulent tip: use broth instead of water

[@gloveses]

That sounds like a good idea maybe I'll do it that way in the future.

[@tootruetrivia5715]

The holiday is also called Passover in English

[@theposhmaniac5169]

No. This is the sabbath, that happens every week. Passover is a holiday that is once a year celebration.

[@tresbonoeuf]

@@theposhmaniac5169She also mentioned Pesach in the video when she was in the grocery store, aka Passover.

[@anjumanrahman7735]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@teresazoubi7590]

Your videoed video

[@deelyn6267]

Please explain briefly as you do your videos. Like “…already put out Pesach, which is another word for Passover…”

[@valeriaproductions]

cows?

[@dysmissme7343]

Fr I need to know more

[@shanigoldblatt1957]

Go to a local Chabad

[@AntivenomAdams]

This is off topic , but, is it true that when Orthodox Jews get married , all of the brides hair (including body hair) is shaved off before her wedding?

[@MuddyPigg]

Nope, the bride just wears a wig or hair covering after the wedding. She does nothing to her hair. There's a few orthodox women on KZbin that go into detail about weddings.

[@AntivenomAdams]

@@MuddyPigg That makes sense. Being shaved completely bald before you wed would be horribly traumatic for a bride

[@o.o4566]

several orders do shave their hair completely after the wedding or cut it short. you can find a lot of info on this. several from Hungary regions in the Williamsburg area do.

[@MysticOwls]

Can you talk a little slower please? I’m really interested in your content!

[@simonegogel]

You talk so fast. Take a bit of breathers

[@Catfluff521]

Why do you call everything Shabbos? Shabbos makeup? Shabbos bath? I’m so confused.

[@430alexcc]

Why do you talk so fast? Can you take a breath

[@Kimmie9553]

She can’t though lol she’s limited to 60 seconds so she talks fast to get it all in one video!

[@dysmissme7343]

It’s low key a cultural thing 🙂

[@alison2649]

Ok I googled it,Shabbos is just “Sunday”which means you do all this every Sunday? You have a Sunday shower? A Sunday table cloth? Etc. Fascinating.

[@joycedavid838]

Shobbos is the Sabbath. It's on Saturday, not Sunday. It's a holy day every week.

[@chellecopley67]

Orthodox Jews have sabbath on Saturday

[@Kimmie9553]

It’s sundown Friday until sundown Saturday and there are certain rules about what they can and cannot do during that time frame which is why she makes a distinction between things like day to day makeup vs Shabbos makeup. She can’t wash her makeup off during Shabbos so she’ll have to sleep in it and wear it the next day, so she might use a different foundation or lipstick on those days to make sure it lasts and prefer a different kind on non-Shabbos days.

[@alison2649]

@@Kimmie9553 wow thanks

[@alison2649]

@@joycedavid838 oh yes that makes more sense

[@MurielMoore-c4v]

You can’t actually talk so fast, right? It’s hard to understand all you’re saying when you speed the tracking up. Why do you cover the sockets? So far as bringing food to the table after you light the candles and say the prayer how is that done and is any part of enjoying your meal considered work?

[@ChiliPeppz]

Speak too fast 😵‍💫

[@rawdaalkraisha7529]

🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@jenna_grace1117]

do you call it the.. koshery store 😉 😂

[@AdaraBalabusta]

No, but that’s a good one! 😂

[@stackie10able]

What is the spoon and feather for?