Orthodox Jewish Mom Gets Ready for Shabbat | Shabbat Prep (Jar of Fireflies)

[@jaroffireflies]

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[@117Pinkyflower]

Definitely would love to see a kosher grocery store!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks you for letting me know!!!

[@patriciag4080]

Yes, would love to see it. I live in LA and I even though I don’t keep kosher I find the quality of meat at the kosher butcher and grocery store far better quality and not significantly more expensive.

[@cherylcalac8485]

Me too!

[@Forestwhispers444]

Would love to see a kosher food tour ❤

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

I've never been to a kosher store either... but most stores now have a kosher aisle 😁...

[@sheliamaynus9869]

Yes to the kosher grocery store. Absolutely! I believe Corrie Tenboom was considered righteous among the nations. She was a great inspiration to me when I was a child and my grandmother gave me books about her and she's still an inspiration today. Just a little plug for the hiding place!😊

[@gretchenmiller3639]

I always love watching your videos! I'm home totally disabled with chronic pain and your videos make me smile. Thank you so much!

[@jaroffireflies]

It’s my pleasure! I’m so happy these videos can give you some comfort ❤️

[@H.G689]

@@jaroffirefliesHow could you open the can of meat to feed your dog on Sabbath?

[@jaroffireflies]

@@H.G689 our dog eats dry food. If I want to give her canned food too it’s no problem, I just open it before Shabbat and store it in the fridge.

[@H.G689]

@@jaroffireflies Thank you for the clarification.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@H.G689 sure thing

[@keahithefieryone8513]

You go Mr Firefly! My husband loves to cook as well, besides I have a method to my cleaning and where things go, so he's not allowed to upset my apple cart LOL!

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that!

[@damealeta3541]

Nothing warms my heart more than hearing pure authentic toddler gibberish! LOL. I read my daughter the Strega Nona books by Toni de Paolo and she loved them. I really enjoyed history and geography when I was in school and still to this day. I'm pleased that you are making such an effort to ensure your children are getting a good foundation in those subjects. Seeing you set out the bread has me craving thick slices with gobs of butter! Hope you have a wonderful week💚 Oh and a tour of a Kosher store would be fun!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! We love Strega Nona also ❤️

[@jacquelynannehoward]

You seem so down to earth, approachable,I honestly enjoy your videos.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh thank you so much! You are so kind!

[@debbiestarks4975]

Hearing Baby Firefly being vocal at the end of the video made my day! Have a great week!

[@witsonsmom729]

I love visiting grocery stores in different parts of the country and buying things to try that are not common where I live. So yes, I would enjoy any sort of grocery store tour.😊

[@juliebirt7046]

Nice to see you are wearing a star of David necklace ❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Its nice to be able to wear necklaces again after my kids are now not all so little :)

[@rissylantz4072]

Omg Chana I love the book the hiding place. Corrie ten Boom was recognized as a Righteous Among the Nations and is an amazing author. You really should read it. 📚 ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m planning on it ❤️

[@Sharon-st9st]

I love your videos. Feels like a mishpucha connection.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you!

[@susandougherty3061]

Would be very interested in seeing a Kosher Grocery Store Tour😀💐

[@cindyhalpern3187]

I enjoyed your discussion of your history curriculum! I love history. I have my Bachelor's Degree in History. I commend you for your book selections! Thank you for making history interactive for your children. And yes, the Civil War deserves so much more time! It is such a critical time in our history! Thank you for being a great home school teacher!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Cindy 😊❤️

[@CherylNoe]

😍😍 Baby Firefly driving the shopping cart made me laugh out loud!

[@jaroffireflies]

Me too!!

[@jeaniecollins295]

Have a good shabatt .keep mr fireflies any man who cooks is worth it.popcorn and book is awesome 👌, i love how you incorporate books with teaching 😊❤. Yes if have time ir a video ,i love to see a kosher store . 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! I totally agree, me firefly is absolutely a keeper ❤️

[@jen3445]

As a mom of a new T1D that knowledge of the phone safety was wonderful thank you

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@marymcmanemin4201]

I love Tommie de Paola! I read many of his books to my kids!

[@suethorogood7771]

Yes please to the grocery store tour x

[@PoppyOak]

I was surprised to see such a large kosher section in your grocery store because mine doesn’t have one. 🛒 That cottage cheese regular price was wild! Glad you got a deal 👏 also super cute flannel!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@lynnegordon6749]

Baby Firefly was enjoying grocery shopping! Every once in a while, buying dessert and candy... you just have to treat yourself. Great score on the cottage cheese!

[@jaroffireflies]

So true!

[@8lovelynites]

Hi speaking of Shabbat, you just got a shoutout on The Grocery Lady vlog. She mentioned you by name and talked about you getting flowers every Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw she is just the sweetest! I really like her. Thank you for coming to tell me she gave the shout out ❤️❤️❤️

[@medmom23]

I love little dudes yamaka design! It precious

[@michaelstaab6209]

Your channel is so much fun to watch -❤️Sarah

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Sarah! ❤️

[@Jverburgh]

Thanks you for sharing your Shabbat planning. You are awesome.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! You are so welcome!

[@jewelhurst7650]

You MUST read Number the Stars. Teacher here. It really opened some eyes.

[@bethwindmann9132]

I have been a middle school history teacher for 18 years. I loved Joy Hankim's History series. Great choice! Another good one that was made by educators is History Alive from Teachers Curriculum Institute. The center for Civic Education has a really good book series for understanding the American government with an upper elementary, middle and high school books. Those were my favorite besides using good picture books like the ones you purchased.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

Love the shot of Little (not so much anymore) Dude and Baby Firefly in the Batmobile!!! OK it’s a shopping cart, but they were totally doing the superhero duo thing and it was a Batmobile!!!! I’m glad to see you being gentle with yourself, and buying some of the items for your Shabbat dinner. I know you mentioned in an earlier video about missing baking bread (and your amazing and creative desserts) but the littlest firefly is only little for so long and you need to cherish all the chaotic, crazy, whirlwind, tripod-destroying, piano solo moments before they’re gone. ❤❤❤❤. Oh, and all I’ve had time for the last month is work and watching hockey!!!!! LOL 🏒🏒🏒🏒🏒

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you for this!

[@medmom23]

Mr. Firefly and I have being messy in the kitchen in common. I love to cook but am terrible about making a mess. 😊

[@hollyperry7745]

I love your videos!! ❤😊 Baby Firefly sounds adorable! Today I am getting my oldest son (who is 16) ready for his first high school Honors Band concert. And I'm celebrating my birthday today as well. Hope you are having an amazing day yourself! 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Happy birthday!!!! And have so much fun at the band concert!!!

[@hollyperry7745]

Thank you! It was wonderful! 😊❤

[@jaroffireflies]

@@hollyperry7745 so happy to hear that!

[@michellesunshinestar]

I love Skinny Pop. Sometimes though I choke on popcorn because of the small pieces, same with tortilla chips.

[@8lovelynites]

You and your vlog just got a shoutout on The Grocery Lady vlog re: buying flowers for Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh thank you! So fun!

[@barbaraketchum8287]

Yes! All the grocery store tours! I would rather shop for groceries than just about anything else! Lol 🛒

[@kimberlyadams6613]

Would LOVE to take a grocery store tour- and may I say I absolutely LOVE your book selections!!! I am reading The Hiding Place to my students- but your kiddos might not relate to it until they are middle school/ high school. Just my two cents!!

[@janetteharvey9854]

I love your necklace!! I so look forward to your Monday videos. Love how you and Mr. Firefly work together. Also love the baby chatting.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@SustainableSierra]

I’m also in a season of “buy it don’t make it” and that’s okay. I only made half of my usual goodies for the holidays this year and it was fine, better actually because I wasn’t stressed out. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

I have to tell myself "but that's ok" pretty often, but it is ok :) Its temporary!

[@catherinenunan3584]

I learnt about Tomie De Paola through Read Aloud Revival as Sarah had a delightful relationship with him as a friend. So when I spotted "Everyone is Fast Asleep" and "Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs" at a charity shop for 50 cents each, I grabbed them. Iris has enjoyed them a lot but is especially taken with the Fog Maiden and the trolls in "Everyone is Fast Asleep". What a treasure his books are. I will keep an eye out for the Popcorn one too.

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s where I heard about him too! My children are completely enamored by his stories and I cannot leave one of his books at a library sale 🤣

[@jaroffireflies]

I will be on the lookout for everyone is fast asleep! We haven’t heard that one yet.

[@catherinenunan3584]

@@jaroffireflies it is also a case of 'Save the Books' for me as well, in case they end up throwing out such treasures!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@catherinenunan3584 ❤️❤️❤️

[@Julie5231veg]

Hi Chana I wish my husband cooked like Mr Firefly, I’d happily sort out all the clearing up!! Lovely to hear baby firefly too! You have some amazing history books for home schooling, I think you should let us listen in to some of your lessons. It must be a great way to interact and spend time with your children. I’m not in the US although I lived there for a few years and I’d love for you to do a kosher grocery store video. Have a good week. 💜

[@jennk2199]

The baby babble in the background at the grocery store is too cute! 😂

[@Nanchip1]

Would love to see kosher grocery store, I've never seen one locally. Also, my husband and I take turns, one cooks, one cleans, I'm EXTREMELY lucky!!

[@lindawilkes1658]

I love your focus on books for the kids. I'm a book addict too. I forgot to mention that if you want to join us for NIA the kids are welcome also. I often have my grandkids so they may be "in class". I love having kids in the class. It's so great for them to have the permission to move and dance and have fun. thanks again!!

[@Ieyena]

Second comment I absolutely love it when you share books that you love. That really helps to get ideas from other parents.❤

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad! Like that seriously makes me so happy! I would love to just sit and talk about books all day! 🤣 second channel???? 🤣🤣🤣

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Hi Chana!!!1 I love the popcorn book; so cute! (great author) The kids must have been so excited!!! That is so cool that your great grandfather had a popcorn farm. I love the books you use to teach history; you do a great job teaching your children. Baby Firefly is talking so much, honestly it sounds like he is praying when he is talking!!! I can't believe he is so big now; so cute!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗

[@masheemabryant]

Hi Chana when you mentioned the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry it sent my me back to my childhood. I love that book very much

[@annettewalter2273]

History is so important. I hope the children enjoy the books. You have chosen some interesting ones. The Poppy Lady is a lovely true story.

[@wynterwhy4]

I love Number the Stars! I try to read it every few years. I always enjoy visiting different grocery stores so please take us along to a Kosher grocery store or even just the store with the big selection. 😊

[@sandrasykes3026]

My hubby cooks like yours! I’m thankful I don’t have to cook!

[@jaroffireflies]

It is the best right?!?

[@winnieewing7730]

Any kind of shipping would make me happy 😊. The grocery stores are so big. I just can't believe what I am seeing. ❤Ireland

[@loristoner851]

I love the way you take the time to find not only fun but historically correct books…big thumbs up 👍 Your necklace is so pretty and delicate!! Yes please on the kosher grocery store, as I find it fascinating. As always, your weekly visit is a joy💜

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@miriamghershenzon4599]

Hi,didn't see you a long time, your baby is bli ain hara so big,you should see lots of Yiddish nachat from all your children with your husband together and all your loved ones ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Amen! Thank you! ❤️

[@tinamarie7777]

Thank you so much always for sharing your beautiful life. 🦋💜🦋☀️🥰🫶

[@jaroffireflies]

🤗

[@queenisha333]

You are so relatable! Especially with the time in your life where it's hard to make challah every week! I get that. You KZbin is one of the few that I watch. ❤❤Everything else feels like it's sheker

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! I really appreciate that ❤️

[@louiseclark7967]

Hi, Chana! Loved that little shot of Little Dude and Baby FF driving in the cart together! They are both growing so fast! I totally agree with you about tackling the kitchen or any room, really...it is so satisfying to see it happen! Mindlessly therapeutic...So cute to hear Baby babbles at the end. Have a great week! ❤

[@JulieReyes67]

As a former elementary teacher I am excited that you take such care in what your children are exposed to for historical facts. I continue to be impressed with your homeschooling choices. They are very much what I would have done in your setting.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Julie 😊❤️

[@michellesunshinestar]

I went to the Mexican history museum in Mexico City in 1998. I remember looking at all the exhibits. I think they had information in English and Spanish. And I climbed the sun and moon pyramids (would not be able to do that now). And now they have closed it off because of erosion. I took a picture of each from the top of the other one. I still have them in my scrap book, but these weren't digital prints, and the pictures are fading.

[@aprilmapp3140]

Thank you interesting as aways❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debbiec4224]

Good evening Chana… would enjoy a tour of a kosher store! As always, good to see the food Mr. Firefly cooks. Well worth the clean up. Hope the challah bread wasxl good. So cute to see Baby firefly pretend driving the grocery cart. looked like he was having fun. Your tables always look so pretty! Hope your weekend was nice and relaxing! Take care! 😊

[@barbsams7774]

You always manage to make me smile 😊

[@sharonlchambers3555]

Really good description of the safety feature to use with children’s smart phones. There are many reasons why a child might need a smart phone, and people need to realize that it can be done safely. Also, in high school, I worked at a snack shop at the mall my senior year-mid 1970s. I popped practically tons of popcorn and we also made caramel corn. My first day on the job, I was assigned to cook the red candy used to make those candied apples like at the fair! I was particularly good at operating the cotton candy machine. I realize this really has little to do with your video, but your popcorn memories triggered my memories!

[@SusanP674]

Got to see Bella! I feel like it's been awhile since she has made an appearance 💙 I would love a kosher grocery tour, both locally and the next time you travel to NY/NJ. Thank you for a fun video, baby firefly babbling is adorable. 💛

[@karay.7345]

Hello! I have been watching your videos for a short while, along with a few other Jewish women occasionally. I am a Christian but I find it important to educate yourself on other cultures and religions. I would love to sometime see a video on the basics of Judaism. I know that could get long, and not necessarily a Q&A. I would find it very helpful in understanding more! Just your everyday rituals/laws that you follow, maybe more Shabbot rules/laws and the other main ways of living that would be different than most other people. I find it much more helpful to watch than try researching online! And I know you probably touch on just about everything all throughout your videos but having one specific one dedicated to being Jewish would be very fascinating!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for the suggestion!

[@bettymaines6305]

You are a very patient woman for dealing with Mr firefly kitchen’s messes. And keeping such positive attitude. My hat is off to you

[@jaroffireflies]

It’s just how we work ❤️

[@colleenorrick5415]

I love your plans for teaching history.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@beatricequinonez6844]

Hi Hannah ! Definitely would like to see a complete kosher grocery store visit ! Tfs ! ❤️

[@Ceelle2]

I applaud you for seeking better history sources. As a former history major I would also suggest including historical information beyond conflicts. The Industrial Revolution sets the stage for a discussion on climate change. The cultural changes in the 20's with women voting, the Jazz age and the Harlem Renaissance is an interesing connection to current day. FDR's approach to the social safety net during the Depression has ramifications in debate today. And the issue of Civil Rights begins at the 1932 Republican Convention, moves through the 40's and is in full bloom by 1954 with the Brown decision. Anyway, just a suggestion.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the suggestions! I do have a list of certain key points to cover. Only so much I can fit in the rest of the year but we do history every school day so we can fit in a lot!

[@Ceelle2]

@jaroffireflies and your babies are very young. But while I was in the shower I thought of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire (maybe your oldest only) as a discussion of Jewish immigration, safe work environment regulations, and the Labor Movement (ILGWU). LOL. I LOVE history and could go on and on. My daughter tells me she would just ask me questions and she didn't have to read the assigned chapters. LOL

[@kathiedozier5749]

@@Ceelle2I feel so smug because I knew about everything you mentioned but at 70 I went to school when History was a major subject in addition to my fascination with it. The importance of History cannot be overstated

[@edithrotstein2397]

Hi! I wish I were as calm as you are before Shabbat when my children were young! Kudos to you and hashem give you the strength to keep going like this!!

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dredasovey897]

I love the blue matted artwork in your dining room.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! It was a gift. I really love it too

[@MaureenDrees]

I highly, highly recommend the book Number the Stars. I used it numerous years while teaching 3rd-6th grade gifted and talented classes during our unit on the Decade of the 1940s and found it to be a powerful, but hopeful, way to help my students learn about the tough topics essential for understanding WWII.

[@rissylantz4072]

Would live a grocery store tour ❤ What is a popcorn farm? Wouldn't it just be a corn farm? lol, I'm super curious now, lol you're such a great mom, and you're doing a great job, my friend 👏

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your encouraging comment! To answer your question about a popcorn farm, there are different kinds of corn. So on a popcorn farm, they would grow popping corn. This is different from feed, corn, and different from corn that people eat at the dinner table, so in my family, we specifically grew popping corn

[@mags102755]

Good morning Chana, it's Monday morning here in Massachusetts. I love to watch you and Mr. Firefly prepare for Shabbat. I love your flowers and the way your table looks before the meal. I appreciate the care you and your son take to care for his diabetes. I too am Type 1 as I think I've told you before. Hugs and lots of love.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your lovely comment ❤️

[@janithgottfried8320]

Hi Chana! I love the cleaning aspect because it's instant gratification that doesn't cost a thing! Mr. Firefly's cooking looks so delicious, I feel I can smell it through the video! As always a pleasure to watch and learn.....

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@fatimaslifeline]

I will love see the grocery store and I enjoy your grocery haul

[@jaroffireflies]

Ok thanks! ❤️

[@meredithkamm]

My kids are grown and I am a non practicing Jew but I’m a faithful watcher. You popped up in my suggestions and now I’m hooked 😀I love your positivity, go with the flow attitude and nice calm delivery. I have to say I am enjoying listening to baby firefly in the background. It reminds me of when my kids were little. I agree, that age is adorable and fun but so hard to get things done. That being said, lol, would love a tour of even your local kosher section. My mom would buy kosher meat when she could get to the kosher butcher and it is delish. My Trader Joe’s had some empire chicken breast so I bought some this weekend. My favorite is the empire frozen BBQ chicken but I don’t even know if they make that anymore!

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@63Littlemouse]

Hi Chana think you have a good deal there, Mr Firefly doing the cooking you the clear up ! I have to do both, though to be honest don't mind at all 🥰 The shabbat table looked lovely, I always enjoy seeing your fresh flower arrangements, so pretty 😍 So impressed how you are so diligent in your teaching, when I look back how I was taught, especially history, so much was missed or skirted around, probably written from an opinion view point rather than factual ! Have a great week Clare 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Clare ❤️❤️❤️ Always a pleasure to read your lovely comments!

[@HappyGirl4666]

Have a great week ! I hope you guys recovered from the cold and all the plumbing is back to working !

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks, you too!

[@pacemarshall9358]

It's really hard to take a step back from responsibilities and tasks you're used to doing (baking challah, baking desserts etc etc etc), so congrats on being able to take some of those steps back so that you can better your mental health, give yourself more time to do the other things you need and want to do, and spend some time with your family! It's a huge accomplishment. It's really important to acknowledge those victories!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for this encouragement! I really really appreciate it ❤️

[@JulieWilliams-g7k]

Hey! I see that you like Black Rifle Coffee! I love their coffee!

[@marydrummond8832]

What a Lovely Family .💗💙💙💙💗💙

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so kind

[@juliaforbes-nish9027]

I recently researched the Second World War as my Uncle was killed in France I got details of his grave from the War Graves Commission and went to France to lay flowers for him

[@beccal4189]

You’ve officially got me investigating Judaism!

[@ChyarasKiss]

Number the Stars, was my absolute favorite book as a teenager/preteen. I’ll have to write a list of all these books for my kid

[@jaroffireflies]

Happy reading!

[@Ieyena]

I love both Numbers the Stars and The Hiding Place but, considering your children's ages I would strongly recommend Number the Stars. The Hiding Place may be appropriate for your oldest if you read along with him.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the insights! I really appreciate that!

[@jamiepope8088]

I would love a kosher grocery store tour

[@GoofballAdventures]

I love grocery stores, seeing a Kosher grocery store would be interesting

[@joybyfield858]

I would love to see a kosher grocery store. I love😊 watching your videos. I just got the Israel Bible and I love it I'm learning a lot. 😊

[@MrsLinda64]

Funny, I work in Direct Care and do 40 hour shifts in a group home setting over the weekend. I was thinking about you and your family having shabbat all weekend and here you are when I arrive home. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw so sweet thank you 😊

[@joywhidbey1704]

I look forward to your videos. It’s my downtime, thank you. By the way, in my family, we have a agreement of whoever cooks, someone else does the cleanup. It’s working very well. Have a wonderful Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Love it!

[@mcomeslast]

Definitely would love a kosher store tour. I live nearby but sometimes you point out things I didn’t consider. Was great meeting you at the Siyum and can’t wait for the video!

[@jaroffireflies]

Great meeting you too!!!

[@BrendaJones492]

Shalom Chana. Good video.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Brenda!

[@kathy3178]

Number the Stars has been my daughter's favorite book since she in elementary school (now she is in high school). The Hiding Place is very good book. However it was intense. Hope you have a great week!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you I hope you have a wonderful week to!

[@LurkerSmurf]

It's super easy to make small curd cottage cheese at home. You can do it as a homeschooling activity: part chemistry, part biology, and part Little House. And if you press it instead of adding cream at the end, it becomes paneer.

[@llibrescuinaimusica7273]

Hi Chana and everyone! 😊 It's is really interessant and fun see the items and prices of markets. Diferents kinds of vegetables, iogurts, candies... Your capacity for teach every subject to your kids amazes me, maths, literature, history...🙌🏻❤️. I work as a cleaner in a public administration building, I loved when you said you enjoy to make he place you clean better and beautiful. I feel exactly the same, my job make feel so good because I leave the place better and that make me feel hapoy. Thank you for sharing, have a nice Shabat! Elisabeth

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello Elizabeth! Thank you so much for your lovely comment ❤️

[@tamaratamtammorris8151]

I love Tomie de Paola! We have a few of his books at home. They're wonderful children's books. Another WWII/Holocaust related kids book you might want to check out, if you haven't done so already, is "Behind the Bedroom Wall" by Laura E. Williams. I remember reading that novel in 6th grade, and it stayed with me for many years afterward. Anne Frank's diary is also a classic. There are storybooks and leveled-reader editions of the diary that have been adapted for younger readers.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much for the book suggestions! ❤️

[@erinanderson3106]

I loved the hiding place. It got me to do a deep dive into the holocaust from the Jewish perspective.

[@Asasas222w]

I am entering a weekly class in Introduction to Judaism. It will make my life in the end. Shavua Tov!

[@jaroffireflies]

Shavua tov!

[@Mommee77]

You are going to love The Singing Tree! I have it and it's prequel The Good Master. My copies were my Mother's from her childhood so they are first issue. I have read them over and over.

[@jaroffireflies]

So happy to hear it’s a good one!

[@shawndavis824]

History through literature is one of my favorite ways to learn it. Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read for pleasure. Number the Stars is one of my favorite books. The Hiding Place is a very good book. The movie was also very good. The Diary of Anne Frank is another favorite. Across Five Aprils by Irene Hint is a very good one for Civil War study. It may be more suited for when your children are older(middle/high school age). If I can remember correctly some of the language may be a “little rough” but it is so good. Have a great week and blessed Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the recommendations!

[@shawndavis824]

@@jaroffireflies you are very welcome

[@kristinmiller4779]

Good morning Chana and Firefly kiddos ❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Good morning! ☀️🌞

[@kaydublin5164]

Morning Chana, blue is definitely your color. Thank you for another great video 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Good morning! And thank you 😊

[@stacysturdevant3666]

McPherson is great! Love your other historic books also! Blessings to all.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!