How We Celebrate Chanukkah / Donut Recipe / Latkes Recipe / Sonya's Prep

[@jennifercuddy5663]

Your children will grow up and appreciate they had such a good mother.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@martinemartinet367]

Mes enfants sont grands et je suis grand mère et tout le monde aime tout le monde. Ne le prenez pas mal, ce n'est qu'une question de culture :)

[@manuelamootsy6871]

Actually, they will go through their teen years, of I know everything, mom and dad don't. And, the "why do I have to be home for Shabbat dinner., my friends are waiting at the movies " stage...At 17, 18, its the... I'm an adult it's my life stage. Except Sonya and Mr Prep will of course, not tolerate such blatant nonsense. At 19, 20....while in college, probably away from home....they'll start calling mom begging her to come home for Shabbat dinner. They'll start telling all their adult college friends, how their mom is the best cook, loving, and amazing....they will miss their mom and dad. Be home every holiday, after college graduation, entering real adult world....they'll finally understand, and appreciate their younger years. And, the traditions, Shabbat dinners, and moms amazing cooking skills will finally have them realize how much they will continue their own family traditions. That's why you enjoy their young, innocent, loving years now....because every moment with them will be a reminder of how they will want to continue the same traditions. At 25, thats when the girls will start calling mom for everything, because mom always knows, and she's always right. Every child, teen, almost early 20's adulthood....goes through these stages. Mr and Mrs. Prep will remain strong in their marriage and the fruits of their hard labor will not be in vein. We are 5 kids. We have so many traditions, faith, family gatherings and lots of food. Now all of us 30's and 40's have continued the traditions and appreciate our parents even more. After we lost our dad in March of this year, we became even closer. Kids never forget. And, they will appreciate and have such respect for their parents after they realize how blessed they were as kids.

[@Marion1457L]

You should not be so self righteous. You can’t predict what five different children will do when they reach adolescence and college age-or how their parents will respond. There are lots of different ways to be good Jews. Sonya’s Prep is excellent at showing the way that works for her family.

[@944gemma]

I seem to be addicted to this channel. I love to see your wonderful cooking and I admire the Jewish people.

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww thank you so much for watching!

[@Justgabs-wn3vv]

This is my first Hanukkah I am hosting, my mother-in-law cannot host it so it’s up to me, I am so overwhelmed cannot decide,, I am so taking in everything Sonya says I have nothing but success because of her advice!! thank you! 💙💙👩🏽‍🍳

[@mom2adragon677]

Good Luck! You got this! New traditions get born every day.

[@SonyasPrep]

so sweet, thank you. Hope you have an amazing Hanukkah

[@t.marielmontenegro8305]

Wish you the best! I bet I'd be nervous! Too

[@t.marielmontenegro8305]

Agreed follow her advice well do Grrrreat!!

[@Justgabs-wn3vv]

@@t.marielmontenegro8305 I am very I’m still in my conversion process, my rabbi gave me the go ahead, I pray to god that I don’t get so nervous to say the prayers Hebrew is great when said quietly lol

[@threewomenco.]

Hi Sonya I am Christian women but I love your culture. I love to see the love you have for your family

[@scottishgirl1100]

I’m not Jewish I’m a practicing Christian.. I love seeing how other religions live! May God bless you and your family

[@samanthakwait8782]

I was raised and am a practicing Christian but my whole life I’ve loved and appreciated the Jewish religion. They are so dedicated and their traditions are beautiful.

[@scottishgirl1100]

@@samanthakwait8782 fully agree❤️ I may not believe it as a Christian but I can give them respect! That’s what the Lord wants us to do love everyone

[@ambidextrousandre]

I am a Christian woman and watching the children learning and sharing was so wonderful. You are so blessed to teach these little ones the basics of life. God bless you Sonja. Also, I love learning about your culture. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing,

[@dianashankar3907]

.love your sweet family You are a beautiful mother. A wonderful helpful blessed father and Godly husband. Biblically example😅.

[@theresalally1620]

I 💙💙💙💙💙💙your channel!you are such a beautiful woman! You have a beautiful family! I’m Christian but love to watch your traditions💙

[@jaydahome-teillarddeyry6200]

I grew up without a religion so I’ve never felt grounded in a community so I’m fascinated with the traditions and celebrations of religions and cultures throughout the world. Thank you for allowing us to learn and observe how your family celebrates Hanukkah 🕎.

[@Genevieve4260]

Hi Sonya, I am not Jewish but I love to watch how you prepare for Shabbat and the holidays! Your eldest son really loves to cook, and he did a great job! I think it is so sweet that your children enjoy themselves together while building memories and a religious foundation. I get nervous with children near mixers, hot oil etc. - so I give you a lot of credit for being so brave! I cringed when they were putting the flour in the mixer. Additionally, you look so much like your mother! My goodness - I could tell you are her daughter! I also like how clean you are with how you handle everything in your kitchen...so nice. I would buy brownies at your bake sale anytime! Thank you for sharing the traditions of your faith.

[@amandajames5351]

I'm a practicing Catholic and I love watching your cooking videos! Those donuts look amazing!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Amanda

[@MayaRivka]

You are going to have some awesome young men growing up to be an awesome husbands. Giving them an appreciation for cooking. What a wonderful experience and seeing his joy is the icing on the cake!

[@MayaRivka]

Oh my they are all so adorable!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

I hope so!

[@latreasha]

All of your children are adorable and I love watching them. But that little one dropping small amounts of flour in the cookie batter was soooo cute!

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes it was too funny

[@Amy-jc5mo]

Joshua did such a great job making the latkes! I was so impressed with how he handled the hot oil. He looked like a natural in the kitchen and his enthusiasm was a delight to watch. I also enjoyed watching all your children make and decorate cookies. The donuts, however, were the star of the show! I can't get over how professional they looked! You have amazing talent!

[@karenstitchygirl]

Your son did a great job with making the latkes! The way you invite your kids to help in the kitchen is something they will appreciate, remember and pass on to their children. It was nice to see your Momma as well. Happy Chanukkah, Sonya.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much Karen💓

[@paulineanninahaden5485]

It’s great to see the kids in the kitchen. They share well. You are blessed.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@paulettecrockett4643]

I am in awe. I've been watching all your videos and enjoying every minute. Your bread and donuts are not just food for the stomach but also for the soul as they are magnificent works of art. So much love put into the food. I am not Jewish (but I feel as though I should be) but I find myself drooling on my keyboard as I watch you prepare such amazing food. I wish you and your lovely family a very happy and blessed Chanukka!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much Paulette for such a touching comment.

[@liliana4]

My deep admiration for the Jewish people, you all work very hard together. I love that you do good teamwork as a family. Please continue to be a great example for us. God bless you

[@tettivestberg2989]

Joshua was so skilled doing latkes, mixed the ingredients like a chef and was so careful handling the hot oil, soon you are many chefs in the kitchen cocking for Shabbat ❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

he is my little chef, thank you

[@SarahAvi]

even I can’t handle hot oil like him 🙈 I’m 27 yrs old 😂

[@sarahthompson7851]

I think it’s wonderful that you’re teaching your children how to cook!

[@janices6370]

Your oldest son and daughter are so confident and do so great! Love how they set an excellent example for their younger siblings.

[@sallyedmondson9275]

My goodness, you look like your Mum ! Your boy is beautiful and very talented - well done Joshua ! 👍🏼

[@amyd3477]

Sonya, these donuts look like they came from a specialty bakery! I can't believe how effortless you make this look! Happy Chanukkah!

[@kimberlymason7080]

I love this channel! I am not Jewish - I am actually sitting here eating my biscuits and bacon for breakfast! I just love seeing families and how they live and I love to learn about others. You are a wonderful mother and wife! Enjoy the holidays! Happy Hanukkah!

[@niccolosia]

Your son is so sweet. Seeing him so excited makes me excited to watch him help. A job well done!

[@SonyasPrep]

He loved every minute of it. 🥰

[@laurazakanych4579]

That moment when one of your sons raised his hand..at home. #greatparenting

[@kasial5233]

💝💪🕊🌹🦁💞🌈☀thank You to have like this people in this world! 🥰

[@spiderslayerthefirst]

Love this video and love the kiddos being so into helping momma prep and bake, my 4 year old nephew is the same way. Blessings, Sonya, you have a beautiful family! 😘

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@leah1tee367]

What a wonderful helper Yehoshua is for you with making latkes. Such a very capable and clever boy, BAH. My son Ezra, who is now married with sons of his own, was my helper with latkes. I like to handgrate the potatoes, and chop onions, as the coooked texture appeals to me, and I add some cinnamon to the mix. Sometimes I serve the latkes with applesauce, sometimes just plain.

[@shortstacked1980]

I love the kids all around the mixer like that ❤️ learning to help and working together. They will definitely have the kitchen skills they will need later in life .

[@SonyasPrep]

I hope so too!

[@michellemeyer1214]

I really enjoy learning about different religions and especially the traditions. You're a really a good mom. You can see they were loving to help. Have a blessed holiday!!! Sending love from a Chicago Catholic girl!!! ❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

That you Michelle

[@susanzigler668]

So much fun to learn and watch. T y

[@karenlance5930]

Your family is blessed to have you care for them so lovingly.

[@hodayabrin1152]

hello..shalom from Israel..happy chanukka..

[@SonyasPrep]

Happy Chanukkah

[@tecora1818]

Beautiful name ❤️

[@barbseverino1278]

Your children all did such a great job

[@SonyasPrep]

yes they did thank you

[@whyme7400]

I loved this-you are one of the best Moms I have ever seen. You have such patience with your adorable little brood. I wish I could have been more that way when my kids were little.

[@CALI2013]

Those donuts & latkes look so good, I'm not Jewish but but i would so come to celebrate with you & enjoy all the goodies.

[@Ainennke]

I've had a lifelong resentment for latkes ever since I snuck into the kitchen, aged 4, and ate a fistful of raw latke mixture that had me curled up in a ball on the bathroom floor for the first 3 days of Chanukkah. But your son did brilliantly ! Those latkes almost look good enough for me to consider trying them for the first time in two decades. It's also delightful to see how excited he is to be cooking. He's a great kid, surrounded by a wonderful family, with lovely traditions.

[@SonyasPrep]

Ohhh nooo! That’s terrible but I promise that if you eat then cooked this time it might change your mind.

[@strrts5135]

Oh my!! But you should really try again! Latkes is one of my favorite traditional foods

[@gutsandblackpowderfan-y5d]

You’re a wonderful, loving, giving and kind Mom to your beautiful children. You never stand so tall as when you stoop to help a child. You’re just like my Mom and now how I am as a Mom… the children are our world. From our home to yours, G-d Bless.

[@SonyasPrep]

thank you

[@belindadunne4312]

It was a joy to watch your children participate ❤ together. Joshua is so confident making the latkes, well done! 👏 Thank you for sharing with us.

[@sylviacatt1071]

Thats lovely,im not Jewish but i love Jesus,and he was Jewish,so i really like Jewish tradition,and your kids are lovely

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@selinyavuz5019]

Kartoffelpuffer (latkes) with Apfelmus (applesauce). I just love it especially the ones sold at the xmas Market here in Germany. 🤗

[@holistic.health]

You guys did the best job! What a great cook your son is becoming 😁

[@bebetigre1252]

I also taught the children how to cook and now they are cooking things for me and experimenting with their own ideas,creates independence.Wonderful children.

[@SonyasPrep]

thats amazing

[@מריםלב-פ2ל]

Wowwwwww🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 cant wait!!!!!! So looking for ideas for chanuka!!!

[@marlonrobleto6179]

Hi, Im not jewish, but I love you channel, God bless you family.

[@mirinaidorf3133]

הכנתי את עוגיות הסביבונים והן יצאו טעימות מאד! תודה רבה וחג חנוכה שמח סוניה .

[@johannaaleman9082]

GOD BLESS YOUR BEATIFUL FAMILY and thank you for sharing this delicious jews recipe and HAPPY HANUKA 😍🇮🇱

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure 😍

[@innergrandma7963]

Your son can cook with this grandma any time. Precious

[@marciawatson7442]

That is so sweet to see how your son was concentrating on his cooking

[@shawnrdavis1010]

Great job! Always the best to have the kids help cook. Great teamwork on the cookies. So many life skills being learned.

[@patwilson782]

You son did such a great job in the kitchen. All your children are so well behaved. You really look like your mother😉

[@kathrynwiest792]

What a delight it was to see the children working in the kitchen. They will grow up never being shy in the kitchen all because of Mom

[@momkatmax]

It's so important to teach your children to cook. Today I see to many young people who only know carry out or frozen foods. Your son was SO excited 😊. Your doughnuts I'm sure you have been told are pictures, and I bet they tasted great too. You could open a bakery dear!

[@loriwhinery3210]

What a sweet boy. He’s really good in the kitchen. Very confident.❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@ishalocke1123]

LOVE his apron - we have PJ library too!! We eat our latkes with both sour cream and apple sauce - I didn't grow up with that, but it was a game changer!

[@ShoshYusufov]

חג חנוכה שמח🌸 Happy Hanukkah!!! I'm so glad I found your channel❤

[@shinesprite4214]

I'm new here and I absolutely love watching your videos. Our family celebrates Christmas but a small part of me wishes our kids/family had more than one day to celebrate! There is so much more to do! I see how much love you put in to your creative time with your kids and how precious those memories are that are being made! Thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse inside your world. I think we have way more things in common than different. ~ Have a Wonderful Holiday Season ~ Bethany

[@dichterfuerstin]

The donuts remind me of Krapfen/Berliner, which are sold in German bakeries and are especially popular around carnival. I love how so many cultures made their fried dough with sweet fillings.

[@marialaguer4871]

You are so blessed to be able to participate in this beautiful holiday. God bless Israel ♥️🤗

[@GwenDeeful]

I loved watching your son making the latkes. We eat our latkes with applesauce and sour cream.

[@pamferguson1870]

I absolutely loved watching your oldest boy helping to make the latkes! Anytime you involve your children it’s a treat (maybe because I was a kindergarten teacher for almost 50 years and really miss being with them!!) please tell your son he was amazing!

[@abfromrio]

What a wonderful thing to see the kids participating and sharing tasks. They are all so cute! Congrats Sonya!!

[@orland0110]

Reminder on. I cannot wait for this video. I know that it is going to be a really good one just like the rest of your videos. I have so much respect for you Sonya. You are the absolute greatest!

[@TheGloriousFoodChannel]

Fully watched❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@miriamdruyan]

comment for Yehoshua - GREAT WORK! Excellent technique! Once a man has mastered latkes he can do anything.

[@deanmeixner]

Those donuts are absolutely amazing! Wishing you and your family a wonderful holidays. חנוכה שמח

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you you too

[@colleen1770]

I watched this video twice. I love to see the children so much. My grandsons are 3 and 5. They grow up so fast.

[@cristyscreations3583]

OMG, everything looks so amazing. That was a very clever trick to use the parchment paper pieces and drop the entire thing into the hot oil. I've never seen that before.

[@davidfryer9359]

What a beautiful family. He is such a bright light . What a great chef to have working beside you. I know those latkes and cookies are the best in the world because there is so much love and work put in by so many hands. HAPPY CHANUKKA HE! What a great channel. I am looking forward to seeing all of you in the next video. B"H' ♥

[@brendabrownen6684]

Watching in February 2022. Wonderful to watch your family and especially your son helping you! Blessings to you all🙏

[@belfiore_18]

How did I miss this? I thought I saw it last year! I have to watch it twice now :)

[@annak1371]

Thank you for all of the recipes. Everything looks so delicious.

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure

[@victoriavillari9507]

Everything looks so delicious! Your son did a great job making the Latkes!

[@SonyasPrep]

So proud

[@zaharabardavid]

Oh my goodness. Do you know how much money I'd pay to have eyelashes like your nine year olds? What a beautiful family. You and Shai look like movie stars, except you guys are actually talented.

[@SonyasPrep]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@lorraineokie2054]

Wonderful loved the children involved in cookies and oh yeah the donuts special yumm and the Latke mmm mmm 😋

[@ginnyburley9552]

I know that it’s not easy to teach young children a complex process, but good for you to have the balance of helping him, having patience to let him him do it, and letting him shine! He is a talented young man!!

[@strrts5135]

Wow so maturely cooking like a grown up!! Latkes look yummy wish I can eat from the screen!!!!

[@sisterspooky]

Will definitely be tuning in!

[@allsortsMichele]

Joshua did a fantastic job 👏👏👏 My mother made latkes when we were growing up even though we’re are not Jewish. I mow make latkes from a mix.

[@halimo164]

Well done! Greetings from a muslim in Europe!

[@LisaH582]

Your son did a GREAT job!

[@hagitusha]

Yehoshua is so adorable!!!! חנוכה שמח יקרה תודה ששיתפת אותנו 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@madelinechriston8970]

Hi Sonya! I have to say that I gave been catching up on all two years of your videos since I joined recently. I honestly can't stop watching. I am on kidney dialysis and your sweet smile and gentle voice gas kept me company whenever I have to go. I can't wait to try some of your delicious recipes. Also, your husband seems so nice and your kiddos are so adorable and well mannered. Like them, I grew up in the kitchen with my mom and grandma as well. I feel this is a wonderful thing that they learn young not to be afraid of thw kitchen. Much love to you and yours❤

[@tecora1818]

Excited to learn kosher glad I found you Sonya. HAPPY CHANUKKAH

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@daisygalan4806]

I love it all. The food, the quality time, and the learning. Beautiful

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Daisy

[@donitaharchar6525]

Your son did Amazing with the Latkes! 💙 All the children were wonderful with their loving Mama in the kitchen! Creating warm and wonderful memories💗

[@savorsalvagescent2300]

I just loved watching this. Your children are precious and I admire what a fabulous mama you are. You are the spitting image of your beautiful mother!

[@pamelamiller7745]

My favorite potato latkas yummy, 😋 they look wonderful.

[@yaffadonath953]

Late comment. I made a beautiful Chanukah party this year for 4 generations bh. I told everyone that but Bobby is upgrading the menu. I made your meat pizza recipe beautifully decorated it. My married granddaughter thought that I bought it. I said no, this. New idea came from Sonya on u tube. Thanks I am learning a lot from you.

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh so nice!! Glad it was a hit. How beautiful that you had so many generations under 1 roof. So special ❤️

[@claudiachurch4285]

Your children are truly amazing ,the way they work as a team and help each other , and are so well behaved (adorable) I really enjoy the videos their in ,

[@SonyasPrep]

🥰

[@michelleprice1497]

This was just the sweetest thing. While I’m not Jewish my husband is and creating foods at our home from his past and sharing that with our daughter has been a joy in our life. Your video just reminded me of making Latkes with her. She’s home from University and I’ve got the potatoes and onions out to recreate these special moments. Thank you for sharing and we’re trying the donuts too! 🤩

[@SonyasPrep]

Yayyy hope you enjoy ask the recipes

[@Bushelman]

It was such a pleasure to see the joy on your face when you bit into each of those delicious doughnuts.

[@SonyasPrep]

🤣😋I thoroughly enjoyed them

[@susanturner1171]

Adorable children! Chef in the making for sure!

[@nbenefiel]

You are so lucky to have your mom. When I make my Christmas cookies ( I make around 1500) I always see my mom’s hands making hers. Some of these took me years to learn but they are worth the effort.

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes, I’m so lucky. Gd bless our moms

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Sonya, you are one very smart lady. Always enjoy your videos.👍🏼💙

[@robincook4349]

wow you are a great homemaker on top of working outside your home

[@rahmawndah]

Those jelly donuts have a lot of names in Germany. I guess Krapfen might be the most common. Where I live we call them Berliner (don’t ask me why). We fill them from the side. Like in the „white belt“ .. the good bakery’s just sell them around this time of year and during carnival .. I love them.. yours looked delicious.. So delicious 🤤

[@thesparklingunicorn8543]

This looks awesome I'd love to have a recipe so I can make some ladkas i went to my first Jewish church experience recently with shabat it was awesome the food was great I've never experienced in Australia before the Jewish ✡ community it was awesome . Your son did so well in making the ladukas

[@bellebirodker6392]

It's called a synagogue

[@sujavadakot]

Oh Sonya!! This is everything 💯💯

[@tonpap]

Happy Hanukkah to you and your wonderful family! I'm taking ideas for our Orthodox Christmas here in Greece and I'm loving every single recipe you created! You have the talent of a real chef!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much, hope you enjoy the recipes