Purim 2024 | Jewish Holidays | Orthodox Jewish Life (Jar of Fireflies)

Celebrate Purim with me! I'll take you along throughout the Jewish holiday of Purim 2024 with my Orthodox Jewish family.
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00:00 Intro / Purim night
04:33 Purim day Into
6:10 Costumes
10:15 What's happening now
12:11 Mishloach manot
20:13 Mr Firefly's food
20:54 Setting the tables
21:25 Chat with me: costumes, megillah, tired
25:01 Set tables, guests arrive
25:30 Megillah
22:53 Monday morning mess
27:04 Purim meal recap
30:41 Closing
31:56 Outtake
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Purim 2024 | Jewish Holidays | Orthodox Jewish Life (Jar of Fireflies)
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Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have four 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]

I hope all who celebrated had an amazing Purim!

[@Susanjoc]

As usual, you gave us a very enjoyable video. It was nice to see all the costumes. I think ALL faiths would do much better if Sundays and holidays are celebrated as your faith does. Get some much needed rest before Shabbat. Your friend Susan in PA.

[@familiatischler4623]

Yes, we did It!!! Thank you! Can't wait to watch your Passover cleaning and everything! 💖💖💖

[@jaroffireflies]

@@Susanjoc thank you Susan ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

@@familiatischler4623 fantastic!

[@yvie9627]

My children and I experienced our first Purim as part of our conversion. It was fantastic 😄!

[@jaroffireflies]

So fun! Did you guys dress up?

[@hannah-il5ou]

❤

[@kahineg]

So happy you had such an excellent Purim. Loved the snip of Mr. Firefly reading the Megillah - beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your Purim with us.

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AussieWalkabout74]

I got teary when you showed us the names of hostages. It was an indeed a very beautiful thought. May the misery of the hostages end, may the joy of life constantly be with your family. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Amen thank you ❤️

[@westzed23]

I too thought that it was a beautiful thing and teared up as well.

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Lovely Chana, one of the things that always impresses me about you is your joy for life. You have such a positive approach to everything, it's incredibly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your Purim celebrations with us! Much love to you and the Firefly family xxx

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much Carol! I really appreciate you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@martaupward5992]

I am right there with you about the hostages. We all feel that heaviness.

[@jaroffireflies]

Absolutely. Every day.

[@StellaDallaz]

Oh Hanna. I’m crying at the beauty of this Holiday and the love and joy that’s spread. I wish I was exposed to Judaism early and not just Christianity. Now I am Spiritual and believe in God after leaving Christianity.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad to hear you loved learning about this holiday!

[@kathleencasella4703]

I have started studying the Bible on January 1st and I love hearing and seeing how the Holy Days and such are obeyed. Thank you for that. God bless you and protect you and Israel. 😊❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Enjoy your studies!

[@kristinmiller4779]

Glad to hear about all the Purim festivities.

[@jaroffireflies]

So happy you enjoyed it Kristin!

[@allisonhendrickson1680]

What a great Purim! You clearly were having a blast. The costume was awesome! Your creativity with everything is so inspiring.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Allison!

[@andreagardner2335]

Loved it!

[@flowerpower8992]

Greetings from across the rather large pond here in England Chana 😊 loved this video , the gifts you revive from friends for Purim are so neat and clever

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!!!

[@karenwhitehead2999]

What a fun holiday! LOVE your costume and wig! Thank you for reminding us to remember and continue to pray for the hostages.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your prayers!

[@melhebs1]

Love it!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@CANelsonSLP]

As always a joy to see all of you.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@O_DoodleMom5]

Oh, what a fun celebration!! 🎉 You and I are definitely kindred spirits because hosting is MY FAVORITE thing in the world!! I love to cook and I love my friends and family so combining the two just puts the biggest smile on my face and in my heart! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes!!! You totally get me!

[@victoriaheisser7137]

What a fun video!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@patriciagreene5842]

Looks amazing! I’m glad you had fun

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Patricia!

[@Sharon-st9st]

Chanah, you are amazing and inspirational!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Sharon! You are so kind!

[@gothgirlatheart3545]

So happy for these videos very Monday

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you are enjoying :)

[@ReneeRobinsonOfficial]

The wig is so much fun! Glad you had a wonderful time celebrating!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗

[@marlanebraun5635]

looked like a wonderful fun day!!!! tor costume was great!! good job!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗

[@elbamaritza21]

I really like your custom and you look awesome in it. Happy Purim!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@shawndavis824]

Such a fun holiday celebration! I love all the themed gifts. I absolutely love your costume. Your kiddos are adorable and getting so big. Have a great week and blessed Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Shawn!

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Happy Purim !🎉 Great customs

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Janet!

[@gloriaunderhill9401]

Thank you for sharing. It looks like so much fun!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for watching!

[@heretic1965]

What a wonderful and happy Video! I would love to celebrate one day ! Blessings to you and your family!❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@susanhobbins3744]

Just gorgeous and you are so very creative.It was so nice to see you wearing a wig.As always have a great week and a peaceful Shabbat.So glad everyone had a wonderful time

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words Susan!

[@shaboohshoobah714]

Your videos always make me feel so calm and safe. Thank you Chana :)

[@jaroffireflies]

My pleasure 😊

[@kimmykat9]

You always make such beautiful, special gifts !!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kimmykat9]

@@jaroffireflies 💖

[@debbiestarks4975]

Your costume is beautiful! I always love hearing Baby Firefly in the background. Hoping g your week is great!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! Hope your week is starting great too Debbie!

[@user-mu7cc1dn9s]

What an amazing Purim this year!! Love your costume and loved Mr Firefly reading in Hebrew. You have inspired me to read and study Esther, a book that I’ve not done a deep dive into.

[@jaroffireflies]

Enjoy your study! Its a really neat book!

[@martinelanglois3158]

Amazing costume! So glad that you and your family had fun on Purim. I wish you all a very nice peaceful week. 💚

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much!

[@LoisMary1]

Loved this video and loved your cool costume.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗

[@breacox4871]

Lovely!! So glad you had a blessed Purim! Your costume was fabulous… well done!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@cathyyoung5865]

Super, super fun video. Thank you for sharing Purim with us, I really enjoyed it. You had so much fun and your costume is awesome. Love your videos as always.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗

[@ixchelkali]

Great costume! Glad you had a fun Purim. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for watching!

[@martaupward5992]

As you were putting the gifts together I noticed the lining in your sleeves, looks so lovely! Well done on your lovely costume. Purim Sameach!

[@jaroffireflies]

You noticed! Thank you :)

[@Trekkifulshay]

Love how happy you were I'm glad you enjoyed your Purim.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@TeresaEliz]

@jaroffireflies this is so lovely watching you and your lovely family! The beautiful traditions you celebrate are so inspiring. Thank you ☺️ for sharing with all of us 🙏🏻

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Teresa!

[@katecoletti4662]

I enjoyed this video very much. The joy of the holiday came through so clearly. I am about to start my conversion process and this video really made me look forward to celebrating Purim in the future. Thanks!

[@jaroffireflies]

I am so glad you enjoyed and got some good insight! Good luck!

[@user-wb5hv4hw2i]

Awesome ,outfit was great , thanks for sharing the day . hope ugot some rest somewhere😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! I got some rest don’t worry!

[@familiatischler4623]

Ohhh wow!!!! I'm completely in love with your costume!!!! So beautiful!!!! 😊❤🎉

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@janehall3910]

Your costume is beautiful, and you look great in it! I noticed the sleeve’s immediately, and was going to ask about them. Mr Firefly reads beautifully. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

So fun! you noticed the sleeves!!! Thank you for your kind words Jane :)

[@SusanP674]

Such a fun video, Purim looks like a fun and festive time-and so many treats! Mr Firefly reading the Megillah was very beautiful. I loved your costume too. Thank you for sharing as much as you did, we all really appreciate it. 💙

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Susan 🤗

[@HappyGirl4666]

Hello lovely Chana, it is our move time but taking a break to watch your video. Your videos always make me smile and feel good. So happy you had a lovely Purim. I know it is one of your fav.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you for spending your break with me!

[@kathy3178]

You were absolutely radiant in your beautiful costume! I always look forward to your Purim videos. It looks like a fun celebration. Please tell Mr. Firefly the food looked delicious. I enjoyed hearing him read. Hope you and your family have a wonderful week.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Kathy!

[@cherishedlotus]

Loved your costume Chana!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyescribano1460]

You looked fantastic and happy you enjoyed your holiday❤❤❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@user-nr3kc1tx5v]

The whole day looks so fun, amazing gifts, and very thoughtful.❤

[@jaroffireflies]

It really is!

[@RachelP-qr3zk]

Wow chana! You had such a beautiful Holiday! Mishloach manot, meals friends what could be better??? Baby firefly looks absolutely lovely in that astronaut costume of his and your costume was absolutely gorgeous as well! Sending love to you and your beautiful family!💕

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Rachel 🤗

[@martaupward5992]

The music you have playing while we looked at what you have to clean was just perfect.

[@jaroffireflies]

LOL I am so glad

[@user-ow2pp9fd3i]

I love seeing the creativity shown in all your Purim gifts!!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@susanhobbins3744]

Thanks!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very very much Susan!!!! I really appreciate you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Hi Chana, I agree, best costume ever! You looked so pretty! You're so funny when you said do you notice the inside of the sleeves, I thought you made it from material from your curtains!! All the treats were so creative and looked delicious! Purim is such a fun celebration; I wish I could celebrate it! Thank you for sharing your day with us; it looked like so much fun!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words Sarah!

[@janemorgan358]

I was happy to see your costume. You always manage to be beautiful and kind to others even at your most busy times. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you so much Jane!

[@rachelfisher5968]

Love how creative your holidays are and how beautifully the gifts you give each other are. Loving all the handmade things.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@KathleenSpaine]

What a joyous celebration. I loved your costume....and I did notice your lovely sleeves....Thanks for sharing your Purim celebration. Shalom

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@laurenk88pa]

Great fun! And your costume is awesome. Still love the tartan!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much Lauren!

[@lmmartin959]

Loved your costume! So adorable! Great traditions.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 🤗

[@medicgurl23]

Love your costume!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@foxforpeace7351]

Loved your costume!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@kathleencasella4703]

Costumes are wonderful. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

I love that part!

[@kaydublin5164]

Hi Chana, I had to force myself to get my chores done so I could get to start watching my favorite YT channels. So glad you had a wonderful Purim. Have a great week. 😊❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!!

[@idmouse]

Happy Purim!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@tessab.2065]

Your costume was amazing!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!!

[@arleneg1271]

Loved your costume Chana....I agree with you, it is my favorite. I am sure you were ready for a rest on the day after!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes I was lol

[@judithbutler9695]

Honestly, you look beautiful ❤ hope you had a wonderful time!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@rayneblood2504]

i love watching your videos and it gives me ideas of what I could do for next Purim and homeschooling

[@jaroffireflies]

I am so glad!

[@rayneblood2504]

@@jaroffireflies you inspire me to be the best jewish person wife and mother i can be

[@jaroffireflies]

@@rayneblood2504 ❤️❤️❤️

[@traceyp6333]

Thank you for sharing Purim with us, loved all of the costumes and especially enjoyed the happiness it brought you

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Tracey! ❤️

[@63Littlemouse]

Hi Chana, well you certainly celebrated Purim in style ! your costume looked fantastic, wouldn't it be fun to float around in that attire everyday ! Thank you so much for collating all the footage on such a busy day, I enjoyed it very much. Big hugs to all those with heavy hearts as we await the hostages safe release 🤗 Clare x

[@jaroffireflies]

I would absolutely dress this way on the daily if I could do it without weird looks lol I think its so comfy and fun! Thank you for your kind words Clare!

[@joybellamy5561]

Thank you for including us in your celebration of Purim the book of Esther. is one of my favorites also Ruth 2 very brave women I love them both ❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! Oh yes Ruth is amazing too!

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

Just amazing and so cute. It’s amazing how you can reuse your costume. It’s crazy on some days.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@opossumfinder]

Chana, you are responding to some of these comments about your wig with so much more grace and class than I would be capable of! You always look lovely, inspire me in my jewish observance, and it looks like you had a wonderful Purim! Shavua Tov to you. (I am so tired from hosting Purim that I told my friends I can't wait for my Pesach seder invite haha)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kindness :) And thank you so much for your kind words!!! I really appreciate you!

[@joandollinger859]

I always enjoy your Purim videos! Such fun! “For such a time as this” is one of my favorite sayings! Esther’s story is powerful for everyone……trust in God’s goodness! Love your wig!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Joan!

[@kimc555]

I absolutely adore your costume!!!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@westzed23]

Thank you for sharing Purim with us all. You seem to have had a wonderful time and the kiddos had so much fun. Your costume was beautiful. You looked like a lass from the highlands.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@ElisaT.251]

Meaningful and beautiful celebration. The wig and costume are great on you!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@ericabrittain7804]

Not Jewish but did celebrate Purim. One of my favorites as well as Passover. Praying for the hostages as well as Israel!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your prayers!

[@Xianthe_Zan-thee]

You're such good hosts😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :)

[@avocado00000]

A very enjoyable video on Purim. My favorite part is the joy on your face as you twirl around in your costume saying “I love it!” Also, the inclusion of the hostages; may they be released soon. I hope you and your family had a great time You seem to be a wonderful hostess who thinks of everyone’s comfort

[@jaroffireflies]

😊 thank you

[@lwilkie64]

Chana your videos are so wonderful, thank you for sharing! I especially appreciate how much care and love you created your gift baskets with. Your taste and style are impeccable, you looked amazing in your costume!! Esther's story is one of my favorites.. As always thank you again for sharing with us. God bless you today and always my sister in God’s love !!!❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@suethorogood7771]

Love the costume , what a fun day 🎉 x

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Sue!

[@Tessie2601]

You were so happy with the costume and the traditions. It makes me smile, and I will research the day to find out what you were so jubilant about. Great video.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! In my previous video about preparing for Purim, I explain it better :)

[@tessie4136]

Watched the video. Now how to watch more and more and more. I am not Jewish nor want to be but enjoy learning new history and beliefs.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@tessie4136 I linked previous Purim years videos in the description ❤️ Enjoy! Thank you for watching!

[@sandrasykes3026]

What a mess! 🙏 for you & the work ahead.

[@DJW1981]

Nice video! I attended a purim party at shul, then again in London on the sunday morning. I love the Esther story. :)

[@jaroffireflies]

So cool! Hope you had a great time!

[@MaureenDrees]

Thank you for sharing Purim with us. It was so much fun to see your costume. Hearing that you created parts of it from fabric used for a tablecloth and curtains brought to mind Maria in “The Sound of Music” sewing the children’s play clothes from curtains.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! I am so happy you enjoyed! I love the sound of music reference too :)

[@gillianc8106]

I loved watching your Purim celebrations - and I was especially excited to see your costume! Not only do am I living in Scotland, married to a Scottish husband and have an actual ancient clan tartan for my family, but one of my friends here has worked on the Outlander set as an extra! A heavy tartan shawl is just the best for a cold, chilly day here. I’m glad you enjoyed Purim so much with your beautiful family.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! I have extensive Scottish ancestry, and this is my family tartan! On one side lol I have on both sides of my family which is super fun.

[@gillianc8106]

@@jaroffireflies I knew from previous videos that you have Scottish ancestry, so I’d guessed that the beautiful Scottish shawl was probably your clan tartan. I think it’s really lovely that you included something in your playful costume that also has echoes of real history for your family. 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

@@gillianc8106 ❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊

[@candicewiggins166]

I love your costume! My first thought was Brigadoon, love that musical, and loved being in it in choir many moons ago😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Ohhhh I love that movie!!!! I haven’t thought of it in years!!!

[@adrianawilliamson7758]

I love your costume! I love the colours! You look wonderful.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Adriana!

[@cindyhalpern3187]

Beautiful costume!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! ❤️

[@peteandmary55]

Your costume was so fun. You looked beautiful!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!!

[@Thestephouse1]

Hooray for Queen Esther! God bless you all ❤🙏

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@sheilafelix113]

How lovely and personal for you to have your husband read the Book of Esther to you! I think it is a wonderful way for you to feel close to one another.❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Its a very nice treat for me for sure

[@tamikuhn3344]

So much fun to see Purim celebrated in the home. You and Mr Firefly make Purim both meaningful and fun. Loved seeing all the lovely gifts. So incredibly nice to see how friends and neighbors look after one another-even on appreciation of their gifts. Such goodness and kindness. Naps should be a requirement of Purim! 🤗

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh if only there was time for a nap on Purim LOL

[@nancyalberghini7581]

You are too cute, I can tell you love the costume lol it is beautiful and very creative.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Nancy!

[@josephanton6099]

I love that costume too. And you look great in it.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@Kathy-nj1mw]

Your costume is gorgeous! You looked really pretty!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Kathy!

[@Kathy-nj1mw]

Thank you for sharing your life with us! I’m so glad I found your channel!

[@jaroffireflies]

I am so glad you're here too!

[@delmorrow7148]

Super great costume! The second I saw you, I immediately thought “Claire”!! I know that you prefer scarves/tichels and snoods, but honestly, that wig is SO becoming (although I’m sure it’s not the most practical when there’s an inquisitive Baby Firefly always ready to give it a yank). Thanks for sharing your Purim celebration.

[@jaroffireflies]

Claire! Love it!!! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@amorettebharath2096]

Happy Purim.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!