Orthodox Jew Answers Your Questions | Q and A | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)

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Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have three 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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[@jaroffireflies]

Hello and good day to you all!!! I hope this video isn't too long, its my longest video yet I believe! But y'all had so many great questions and I have so much fun answering them for you all :)

[@trishpolk640]

Never, never too long!! We are Chana fans!!! Lol

[@jaroffireflies]

@@trishpolk640 Aw thanks Trish!

[@whitegirl1442]

@@trishpolk640 I agree with you. It was interesting listening to answers to the questions.

[@kendrafrench7198]

I agree that your videos can never be too long! I watch & listen as I clean, cook & go about my day. There’s something so soothing and encouraging about what you share. 🌺

[@Earthy-Artist]

Video didn't seem long, time flies having fun 😃. Feed my dog 1st so he isn't sad, hungry & smelling food while rest of us are eating, fun to know it's an Orthodox practice. Enjoyed hiking &/or camping S. Hero Vermont, Cape Cod MA, Sedona , Flagstaff, Grand Canyon AZ, Crested Bute Telluride CO {skiing}, ❤Pocono Mountains PA, Red Wood CA, Hatteras NC. My #1 ❤Adirondacks upstate NY! I would live there if I could!!

[@winnieewing7730]

Channa thank you for your honesty in answering the questions. Your eyes and smile show how happy you are in your chosen life. 🌹❤️Ireland

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊💖

[@annefinlayson6021]

Hi Chana, what a really enjoyable Q & A video. I'm a Christian but I have to say there are so many things that I find wonderful about Judaism. As an animal lover I particularly love the fact that you are required to feed Bella before the family sits down to eat as this is something I do with my dogs. Sadly I live in a rural community with no synagogue or I would definitely go to a service, but for now I will keep listening to and learning from you. Bless you. x

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words Anne!

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

Yes Anne I feel the same way. I’m in a rural area as well and the nearest synagogue is about an hour or so away. Chana you have taught us all so much about Judaism and as you can see we all love to learn from you. 😊 Thank you 💜

[@arielserfaty8736]

I loved your answer about lighting Shabbat candles. It’s always moving to me to think of all the people lighting candles each Friday evening. Great video as always.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :)

[@Pem_321]

I’ve just found your channel and I’m so glad I did. You are such a sweet, calming soul. As a Christian, I love getting to learn more about our Jewish friends. Our religious are related, after all 💗 Many blessings to you!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for being here! I’m so happy you found your way here :)

[@norahjones4810]

Chana, I just wanted to say thank you for your videos! Within the past year or so, my husband has been making a concerted effort to reconnect with his Jewish ancestry, and being someone who was raised without any religion whatsoever, literally everything is 100% brand new to me. You sharing all of this great information and generally just how you live a Jewish life has been a huge resource for me as I have been navigating keeping Kosher, observing Shabbat, and really just familiarizing myself with my local community, so thank you :)

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow Norah! Thanks so much for letting me know how helpful this has been to you 💖 I’m so happy to hear that! Enjoy your learning!

[@rebeccanichol]

Thank you! What an interesting video. When I was a student I was a member of JSOC (Jewish Society) and went to the Kiddush a few times and I also went to the synagogue for the Sabbath morning service. I really liked it. I was a Protestant then and am a Catholic now and had no interest in converting but everyone was really friendly and welcoming and happy to explain things. The food was delicious as well!

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad you enjoyed your experience there!

[@MediocreComedian]

What a treat this video was! I love these, and how comfortable and sincere you are. It’s so interesting to get to know details about your religion, and a bit about yourself. I love how you knew at an an early age you wanted to convert, and how happy you are with that decision! You are a very happy wife and mom, and that always comes through in your videos. 🙂♥️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!!!

[@GoldenGarden9]

Chana, I loved this video, as I do all of them. I really resonated with your comment about head covering. I decided several months ago to begin covering my hair. I started with a couple of wigs but now am "wrapping" and I absolutely love it! As you said, it is so freeing. The scarves and pins I used to wear around my neck are now getting a new life as head wraps. Thank you for your candid, upbeat, informative videos :)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Karen! And thanks for sharing about your head coverings!

[@eilidhmu]

I always love how open and honest you are! Have a wonderful Shabbat when it comes

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Eilidh!

[@patriciagreene5842]

You didn’t disappoint! Thank you for sharing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@theblessedmum6683]

Happy New Year Chana and family! I look forward to more uploads of you and your beautiful family xxx

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@hoosierlady3085]

I love your videos. I find them very calming in this crazy time. And I love learning new things.

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@joannarakoski9620]

Absolutely love these q and a videos Channa! Thank you for being open with us. I am learning a lot!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you’re enjoying! Thank you!

[@shawnrdavis1010]

Thank you for sharing. I learned so much today. Hope you are having a great week! Looking forward to Monday’s video. Blessings, Shawn

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Enjoy your weekend!

[@clm2417]

Another great Q & A. Thanks Channa. I love to learn and you provide not only great entertainment, but knowledge too. Wishing you a great week.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@lesleywhite6285]

Hi Chana Great job getting SO many questions answered here!! I really do enjoy learning more about you, your family and your faith. I hope you have a great day! Lesley

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Lesley! Have a great weekend!

[@sandykalmeyer9523]

That was another great video, Chana. You are so upbeat and engaging I never noticed time. I was waiting for bloopers too! Thank you for always being willing to teach us new things about Judaism. Have a great day!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! This video was so long I opted not to include bloopers 😬 Mistake?

[@BabsLongfellow]

Fabulous Q&A, I always love them. I love how genuine you are. Thanks!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!!! 💖

[@martaupward5992]

I also look forward to your uploads and I learn so much about so many things. I really liked your comment about the lyrics in the music you listen to: the language you listen to becomes the language you use. So well said. You are such a delight!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@annemcclelland5036]

Love the Q& A’s, so informative

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad! Thanks for watching Anne :)

[@mariaritavolpicelli1608]

I like the fact that your videos usually come out during my lunch break (I work from home, in London) so I can watch them while I relax before another afternoon of endless meetings :D Thank you Chana!xx

[@jaroffireflies]

What perfect timing! For me it’s right after breakfast 😊💖

[@janetkilkelly939]

Chana always so nice to view your uploads.. love hearing about your life and how secure and happy you are in it 😍 that smile … so infectious .. thank you lovely lady 🌷

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@vergieclark131]

Loving this vlog ! Very informative thank you so much for sharing ! 👏🏼💜

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much!

[@nanaterri392]

Great informative video! I can’t wait for part two 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Theresa!

[@macintyredunning]

Literally my favourite type of vlog!!!!! I love hearing all about your life!!! Lots of love x

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed!

[@kristinmiller4779]

Good morning Chana and kiddos 💕 love Q&A!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Good morning Kristin!

[@shainazion4073]

Chana, always great to see you! Happy, Healthy New Year!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Shaina! Happy new year to you as well!

[@marie-lynn5767]

💖Thank you for sharing with us. You witness amazingly well about your life. 💕

[@barbarashames1372]

Thank you so much for answering the questions. You make me smile with your happiness 😊💙

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you and you’re welcome

[@amma3536]

In this new year be blessed! Stay happy. You have a wonderful smile.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! You as well!

[@sue1263]

Thank you, this was a wonderful learning experience. Can’t wait for part 2

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad you liked this video!

[@olivebenson3235]

I love listening to your Q and As and learning all the time. Your approach is refreshening and it's obvious how happy you are in your family life. What could be better than that. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@aidele5757]

Fantastic video! Such great questions!! I love all of your answers. Very inspiring!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much. 💖💖💖

[@spye007]

Thanks so much for this. I LOVE listening to you. This afternoon, I had an unfortunate incident with my embroidery module, which caused me to have to CAREFULLY stitch rip out a 4" x 6" area. Listening to you made the time pass and before I knew it, I was done. It is so interesting to hear about different cultures and belief systems. Thanks for all that you do and I hope that 'Bebe Number Four" has arrived painlessly and easily. Peace and LOVE!

[@annettemurielle]

I love your Q & A's! I feel we get to know you so much more, and that's just lovely. I hope you're warm and cozy where you are, we're having a deep freeze, -25C right now. Brrr! 🙂

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying these :)

[@marywilliamson1260]

You're awesome Chana-- thanks much for sharing!🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Mary 💖

[@arleneg1271]

Always informational Chana! Enjoy those days where your daughter wants to be like you!!! lol may it ever be so!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@WorkHardBeNice]

I just asked a question on your home tour video and only now found this video. Love your channel!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! Great to see you here!

[@ce1652]

I learned so much, thank you for sharing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@gailresko8315]

Loved this one too! Beautiful together. Thank you for sharing with all of us. Cooking videos would be great! Enjoy Purism. Can't wait to see how your Scottish costume turned out or what you decided on to fit your gorgeous baby bump!!!💖

[@kathybrunson2390]

I absolutely love your miniatures!!!! So cute!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! They are so fun!

[@starylize]

i really love your content! :) it’s so informative

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! So glad you are enjoying 💜

[@margierodgers688]

Wow. I enjoyed this Q&A so much. Your always so open with us. Have a Blessed week. Looking forward to the next video I can watch.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@Yomariegut]

Thank you 💜🙏🏻 such a great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for watching!

[@meluvfriends]

Oh my gosh, I had no clue about the rule about pets. Im not sure the meaning, but I absolutely love that!!! What a beautiful reminder for us to check on those we serve before we move onto ourselves :)

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad that resonated with you :)

[@Megs4drama]

THANK YOU!!! Awesome video today. Have a fabulous rest of your day

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much and you as well!

[@sahawk0709]

I love how you describe "life cycle events" as opposed to the sacraments. What a beautiful way to express these important parts of life. Thank you

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for your kind words! To us as Jews, it’s Not a sacrament so that would not be the correct word for us to use. Life cycle is commonly used in Judaism to refer to the important events :)

[@chayastaub-krell6601]

I love your Q & A's!! I get to learn so much about you and your family and Sephardi vs. Ashkenazi! This video was definitely NOT too long! I was enjoying it so much and when you said that was that for today I was surprised lol. It went by so fast. Usually, if I watch a video that's longer than 25-30 mins. say around 45 mins, I start checking the time about 25 min lol while thinking, "how much longer?" lol. I didn't think that once during this video. It's comforting to know that we sometimes have the same struggles and appreciate your honesty about them. It can definitely, at times, feel overwhelming. I'm so glad I'm not the only one. Not that struggling is good and I'm not happy that others struggle but it just helps to know that other people feel the same sometimes and I'm not a bad person for my feelings. Thank you! I totally agree about the head coverings and skirts! Very freeing. You and I both live in extremely hot and humid (sticky) climates and I find that the heat is somewhat bearable in a skirt vs jeans which just trap the heat. I've also never bothered enough with my hair so, before I started covering, on days when I just didn't feel like messing with it, up in a ponytail it went. A tichel or sheitel is even easier! Take care and Shabbat Shalom!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words and input! I’m so glad this was uplifting for you and that you feel the same about skirts / head coverings!

[@chayastaub-krell6601]

@@jaroffireflies you're very welcome! Chana, we don't know each other in person but, when I watch your videos, especially these Q & As, and then I read the comments, I feeling like we're all a group of friends just kibbitzing away over coffee/tea. I think I've told you how I currently don't live in a community because I have to live with my family and they prefer rural to city/suburban life. Add that to the covid situation and I haven't been able to get together with my friends in the community or participate in the shul's activities for close to two years. I watch your videos (when I can anyway 😉), take a weekly Tanya class on ZOOM and talk to my friends on FB and Messenger calls and I'm not completely isolated. You've definitely been a big help in alleviating my anxiety issues! We seem to have a lot in common and for sure it helps to listen to someone talk about things important to them when those things are important to me too. Thank you so much for being you! BH

[@jaroffireflies]

@@chayastaub-krell6601 I’m so very glad my videos are helping you right now! It’s been a tough time for so many! Hang in there! And I’m so happy you have the zoom classes!

[@jeaniedenton-smith1041]

Thank you as always Chana for your wonderful videos! When you mentioned Death Valley/Furnace Creek, I and my family stayed at the beautiful Furnace Creek Inn! It was mesmerizing ~ all the millions of 🌟 at night...! P.S. when you caught yourself realizing you're 40, your laugh was classic! 😁

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol so glad you enjoyed my realizing that I’m 40 😂 And yay that y’all have stayed in Death Valley! It’s such a cool place

[@deborahsuhr6746]

Another great video! I love the information about your camping in the Shenandoah Valley as that’s where I live 😊. I’m a transplanted Midwesterner but have lived in VA for 20 years. We love it here and have also camped all over the valley.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow that’s so fun! Such a beautiful part of our country :) I miss the Fall leaves!

[@debra333]

Hi, sweet Chana! I appreciate your honesty and this video. I'm having anxious days, and you always make me feel better! 🫂💕

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad this makes your day better!

[@Kimonwatersedge]

Your quilting is lovely Chana. And the miniature room. You are a lady of many talents ! Thank you video. Very interesting. 🤓🇬🇧💫

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Kim!

[@kmbarnett1200]

Great vlog, I really like the longish format! Please do a miniatures video!!!! I'm vaguely obsessed by them and your green house looks so wonderful!

[@couturehelvetica1261]

Hello Chana! Wonderful video, as always, very informative! Good progress on the scarf! :) Also- your videos are never, ever too long. Not long enough, more likely ;)

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you 😊

[@dimpleza]

Hi Channa, I said this before but I find this all so fascinating. I'm not one for religion but God is with me always. I can truly appreciate the insights you're giving into your religion and your passion for it. Thanks again so much for sharing!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@TracysJourneys]

Your awesome and so giving with your life, thank you

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@suebuts]

Chana, I would like to thank you for all your videos, where you try to answer as many questions as possible, you do so in a thoughtful way, thinking about each answer. I have always had a curiosity learning about other religions and faiths and the way they are celebrated. I thank you for sharing yours and your conversion journey. Thank you so much. Susan ( Ireland) 💚

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Susan! 💜

[@AG-xp9rp]

Hi, about tzitzis: your opinion is right first perfect the obligations and then commit to more (that’s Halacha- about taking on more obligations) your channel ROCKS 💕💕💕

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@spunkycat6144]

Oh, wow, I LOVE the animal feeding first situation. I grew up on a farm and that was our motto, animals eat first.

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that!

[@RedHeadedStorm]

Another great video. Thanks so much.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you

[@suethorogood7771]

Looking forward to part 2 x

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad! Thanks Sue!

[@trishpolk640]

Thank you so much, Chana! You are SO AWESOME!!!!!!!! About 20 yrs ago my husband, my younger son and I were on vacation in New England. We went out to explore a little before breakfast and saw a huge gathering of Orthodox Jews (I could tell from their attire) sitting at several picnic tables. Then we went in to get some of the free continental breakfast that was offered and we saw some members of the group going back and forth taking items such as fruit and small boxes of cereal. It was a great learning experience for my son as I explained everything to him. As always, like in the hospital...where there is a will, there's a way! Also, the person who asked about wishing a New happy holidays ..could they have wished them a happy New Year because that was coming up or do Orthodox Jews only recognize Rosh Hashana as the new year? Thx, friend!!!!!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much for sharing that fun story Trish! As for happy new year, since we celebrate our new year on Rosh Hashanah, many don’t wish a happy new year around January 1st, but it wouldn’t be rude or anything to say that so yes that’s a great alternative also!

[@josephanton6099]

You are so talented. That miniature is amazing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@roseyc.5846]

Sorry, Chana..last comment. It must be so gratifying, and yet, liberating to live your faith each day without the "superficial" worries. Society gets so caught up in the latest fashions, trends, etc. Your lifestyle is truly meaningful. Rosemarie 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊 We still think about superficial things, but you’re right it’s not the focus

[@charliebarrow7086]

Hey Chana, thank you for the upload. I totally enjoy your videos and am always curious to find out more things about Sephardic Judaism. I am not Jewish, and never will be but I respect all God's children and am fascinated by other cultures and religions. Your honesty and sense of humor paired with valuable background information make for an easy broadening of my limited horizon. Have a peaceful Shabbat tomorrow!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@donnaholmquist6336]

This is such an informative video. Thank you for sharing. You mentioned that you would love to go to Alaska. My son and wife live in Alaska and fortunately I have had the wonderful experience of visiting them for a whole month. It is absolutely beautiful. If it were not for the extremely cold weather I would love to live there.

[@jaroffireflies]

I think it could be really amazing to live there!

[@lisanewell4646]

Another great video! I hope you make it to Utah someday. We went 15 years ago and did the 5 national parks and it was one of our all time favorite vacations.

[@jaroffireflies]

I hope so too!

[@debbiec4224]

Hi Chana. Thank you for the Q and A. Lots of interesting questions and answers. Question about Bella. When will she start the service part? I grew up going camping. Not so much now. Lol. My favorite was the Grand Canyon, olympic peninsula, Mt. Rainier and the outer banks. My idea of camping now would be glamping. I hope you have a great rest of your week. I look forward to your next video.

[@jaroffireflies]

We are starting the scent training with Bella soon, it's a process. I have studied how to do it and am gather what we need to get started.

[@333irishrose]

I enjoyed the questions and answers. The thing that I found most interesting was your miniature room. When you get back to that craft, I would appreciate it if you could take us along. I would like to see what you gathered for materials as well as seeing different stages of completion. I know it may be a while before you pick it up again. I, too, have several projects I work on. By the way, your knitted scarf is coming along nicely.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I used a kit for the miniature room that I purchased from Amazon. I have done other small things with miniatures that I have created myself though.

[@patriciag4080]

Just wanted to let you know how lovely and authentic you are. Though I’m not religious, I live in a Jewish community in Los Angeles and appreciate your insight and thoughtfulness. If you’re looking at national parks I would recommend, Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon you can do them all in an 8 day road trip. I didn’t camp, I stayed at hotels, but it was still great.

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello Patricia! Thank you so much for being here and for your park suggestions!

[@carolemckibbon4586]

Your phone is doing a great job with your recordings.. lighting is also usually great..it works for you. I really enjoy your Q & A's.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Carole :)

[@roseyc.5846]

Hi Chana: This was super interesting and informative. I know that "pull" toward Judaism that you mentioned very well. A tenth anniversary is kind of a big deal, imo, so maybe you'll go out to grab a bite. I always enjoy all your videos, no matter what the content. Bella IS amazing and beautiful..I love her! 🙂 Have a good shabbat coming up, and, thank you for sharing. Rosemarie 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Rosemarie! Have a great weekend!

[@sophiemorrison9820]

i really like your quilts, chana. i admire needle arts as well. i'm a crocheter but i have carpal tunnel syndrome currently but i'm hoping i can get back to it. i've sewn in my youth but not for many years. my mother was a seamstress and she made her own wedding dress. oddly, i like mending things by hand because it relaxes me and it's less taxing than pulling out my machine. enjoyed this video. cheers to you and the fam.

[@jaroffireflies]

I also love mending by hand! I hope you’re able to get back to crochet soon 💖

[@nicsheeran7094]

Chana, those quilts are beautiful!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! 😊

[@luisakloter-wenk5275]

Dear Chana, I think we all won't get tired to tell you how amazing you and your family are and how much we enjoy your videos🥰 while watching this one there came a question to my mind: in the background I can see pictures (one of which is a showing a wedding dress?).. would you mind to talk about them, if they have a special meaning or what they are for? Wishing you all the best, Luisa

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello Luisa! Thank you for your kind words! The pictures in the background are by Whistler, they are prints of his paintings that we use in our homeschool for artist study :)

[@lafemmerouge4271]

I enjoy your description of your community’s lived experience of religious gender roles as obligations. It makes me pause and reflect on some of my own assumptions. Thank you.

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad that resonated with you! Thank you for telling me :)

[@mbsbrown7838]

The Great Escape! Wonderful Movie!!!!! Great history behind the escape as well.

[@jaroffireflies]

Absolutely!

[@JudyXthree]

You are refreshing! We share many of the same interests!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@jessicawoodhouse666]

If you ever make it to Alaska, I highly recommend driving the Alaska Highway and making it a road trip! I grew up in the Yukon (next to Alaska in Canada) and having a car will make a huge difference. Loving your channel and learning so much!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Jessica!

[@Penny-bt4gc]

Love your quilted wall hangings. They are so beautiful. I’ve wanted to try quilting but I just don’t think I have the patience for it. 😂

[@jaroffireflies]

Mini quilts are a great place to start because they are much simpler and quicker projects than full size quilts 😊

[@gailresko8315]

Really enjoyed this Q&A. Enjoy all of your videos. Love all of your crafts so artistic! Saw your small watercolor on an earlier video so know you're a talented painter too. Do you ever sell your crafts in the community or at temple events? Hope all of you are safe from the latest round of covid. All good things to you and your family. Love, love, love watching every episode you share with us. l

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Gail! I don’t sell things I make. Not enough time to make much these days :)

[@janithgottfried8320]

Wonderful and informative Q and A! Your mini quilts are beautiful, loved the miniature, and your craft room is an inspiration! I know you are a cozy mystery reader,as am I and I was wondering if you have a favorite author or recommendations? One of my favorites is Elizabeth Spanning Craig, author of the Myrtle Glover mysteries, extremely enjoyable! As always a pleasure to watch and learn....

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello Janith! I’ve been enjoying Julie Hyzy lately. Her White House chef mysteries were excellent and I’m reading her Manor House mysteries now.

[@50minutehour84]

Lovely video. Thanks so much.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

[@michaelurvoy]

Hello, Chana, I hope that you and your family are well!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@tamarakuhn1634]

Oh, my goodness your quilts look beautiful!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! 😊

[@andreajohnston7479]

I'm new to your channel I know nothing about your religion but I find it fascinating, thank you for the peek into it

[@jaroffireflies]

Hi Andrea! Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@sandyb34]

I really enjoy hiking. I also enjoy running but my knees do not. I put on my running pants and my knees will hurt! I'm like, "Relax, we're not going running. I just need to do laundry." LOL I love that you need to take care of your pets before yourselves. I learn so much from these videos!

[@elizabethlinehan2576]

Thank you!

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re welcome!

[@Estikm82]

It’s so funny when u mentioned wearing jeans…I can never ever go back to that omg I don’t know how I wore anything else but skirts

[@jaroffireflies]

Right?!?!? So comfy!

[@Patricia-sx6xd]

Fantastic!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks!

[@chanahminuk8485]

Hi Chana. That quilt is beautiful! I used to do a lot of cross stitch and needlepoint too. I only recently started picking up a project I started years ago, and hopefully I will finish it soon. I thought I would add some extra information for some of the halacha questions: After eating a hard cheese, like parmesan, one does need to wait six hours before eating meat. Women must wait 3 months after the end of a marriage to remarry. Not sure if this is what was being asked about the music, but during certain times of the year, we are not allowed to listen to music. (there are two mourning periods during the year), and if you are in mourning for a parent, we don't listen to music for a year. If you are in mourning for another relative, I believe the mourning period is a month.)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the extra information and your kind words! You are totally correct about the hard cheese, I tend to leave that out as I’m just giving such very basic information but it is a good point to mention :)

[@alexandraschmidt4948]

Started watching this in the morning, then continued many hours later, and it was at the section talking about Purim (but forgot), and I was so confused why you, as a Jew were so pumped about prom 🤦‍♀️🤣

[@jaroffireflies]

🤣 oh my that’s funny

[@MinxLaura123sWackyWorld]

shalom hello from UK :) you are GREAT ! xx

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@loisxander6321]

I have learned so much from you.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad!

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

Thank you for your Q and A. I have to agree with you that motherhood is the best exercise any mother can get lol. Anyway that’s how I felt when I was raising our children. I also have to say that as a Grammie now, when I do get the pleasure of having my wonderful grandbabies over, they do wear us out lol. But we wouldn’t give that up for anything in the world 💜

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that!

[@reneematlock9657]

I suggest Isle Royal National Park. Just bear in mind, you bring everything you need with you because other than for emergencies you aren't getting off the island until the boat comes back in a week. They CAN (and do) evacuate people by plane in an emergency but it isn't all that common. On the other hand, the island is beautiful, the hiking is awesome and the wildlife is amazing.

[@jaroffireflies]

That sounds like heaven!

[@roseyc.5846]

Chana, LOVE your needlework and the miniature project! Will the mini's be for sale? Rosemarie 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Rosemarie! No, the minis will not be for sale :)

[@martaupward5992]

I also love the movie The Great Escape. My father knew Steve McQueen and they raced cars together. Just a bit of trivia.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh that is soooooo cool!

[@shirlynssleeve4661]

Great idea on costume! I’ve been in a bagpipe band over 22 years and am surrounded by Scottish everything. I’m sure it will be beautiful. BTW it was not too long.

[@jaroffireflies]

That is so cool!!!