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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]

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[@doritshlomiamosi4296]

My son is T1D. Not only is he not required to fast, but he is required to keep an eye on his sugar levels and eat just like he would on any day. Life above all.

[@Ccpride88]

As a fellow introvert I appreciate how you recognize and prioritize your alone time to recharge. I’m a therapist so I’m pushing myself out of my comfort zone every day and need my alone time to maintain my patience and drive. I love my job but it drains my emotional batteries. I’m glad I’m not alone. I don’t know anyone in my life who needs to be alone to stay sane

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️ You’re definitely not alone!

[@karawhatley9115]

I had the privilege to visit the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam two weeks ago, and I thought of you and the kiddos. Thanks for sharing how you will teach your children about the Holocaust when it’s appropriate!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow! What an experience!

[@Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby]

“I just wanna sit outside and read a book” You are my kinda people, Chana. While I can appreciate a good pedicure or massage, give me a book I can devour and I’m happy as a clam. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Yesssss!

[@janehall3910]

Hi Chana! My grandson is 10. He wanted to go to the WW2 museum here in NOLa, and my husband wanted to take him. He knows a little bit about that war, but he knows nothing about Hitler or the holocaust. My daughter, his mother, said he could go but she wasn’t ready for him to learn about that kind of evil. She is retired from the navy. My grandson is so sweet, he never meets a stranger, all he wants is someone to play with, so he has friends of every creed and color. This last year he heard about racism and asked his mom what it is. She explained it to him gently, but he was totally confused. He couldn’t wrap his head around the hatred. She might as well have told him the earth is made of green cheese. Anyway, thanks again for inviting us into your home!😊

[@karenjohnson5634]

What a beautiful child! If only the whole world would act like that! May G-d protect his innocent heart and May he retain that kindness!❤

[@erbearthgarden3658]

Your willingness to share your life with us is greatly appreciated. I watch a lot of Jewish KZbin channels. I have learned so much. I have been seeking spirituality and community my whole life and haven't felt home yet. Judaism speaks to me so much. I probably need to find a rabbi, to speak with.

[@rachelmohler3383]

I love that you and Mr. Firefly consider grocery shopping a date night. Obviously we don't see all the aspects of your personal relationship with each other, but what you share with us here definitely reminds me a lot of my parents and their relationship. My dad loves to cook and my mom, well I don't think she hates it, but she doesn't love it as much as he does. One of the things they learned early in their marriage was to go grocery shopping together. Because then both of them knew what foods were on hand, and one wasn't annoyed that the other didn't pick up the right ingredient. Not that they always go grocery shopping together, the timing to do so doesn't always work out. But I definitely remember as a child, when I was old enough to watch my siblings, and when money was tight, my parents went on many a "date" to the local grocery store.

[@scottishgirl1100]

this is very similar with the conversion story... I was brought up as a Protestant. My moms side including my mom was born in Scotland. I am in the middle of converting to Catholic. As you can imagine being from Scotland my mom isn't too happy that I am becoming Catholic. But when God calls you to do something you do it... I felt the tug from God at the beginning of Lent this year so I listened I am so happy now. My husband is a cradle catholic so no need to do anything there. We had our marriage blessed by our Priest in June as well and our son had already been baptized so he just needed to get the oil done and have his baptism rite completed. We don't pour water twice so that wasn't done. I am getting confirmed, brought into the church and receive the holy Eucharist of our Lord Nov 25th at the Saturday Vigil im so excited.

[@karenjohnson5634]

That is a great story! I pray you find this way of life very fulfilling and that you continue to grow closer to G-d! I’m Protestant but there are many facets of Catholicism that I love. May your confirmation be a meaningful and blessed time!❤

[@scottishgirl1100]

@@karenjohnson5634thank you Karen. I’m so excited!

[@karenjohnson5634]

@@scottishgirl1100❤❤❤ so happy for you!! 😊

[@kathy3178]

When we rented a house on the lake, I would sit on the porch to read. It was so nice! I hope you have a blessed week. You are a blessing to watch!

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you so much! 💜

[@ruthrogers8011]

Chana, thank you for doing these Q & A videos. I learn so much, and the way you present the information makes it easy to follow and understand.

[@rinanicole2174]

Grocery shopping is totally a date night ❤😊 at least for us. I actually learned that from my parents if asked that is always their favorite date nights, they will get a small plate of food before then go to the grocery stores and see what they can find or get the things to make a new recipe. I hope you have a wonderful week! May HaShem give you rest and refreshment.

[@rinanicole2174]

*side note as I remember I think I was 10-11 when I really learned about ww2 and everything that happened more than just a basic this bad thing happened but that’s because I was curious and asked lots of questions I was always very interested in history and finding the truth of the past. My mom was also a very good teacher and taught us as we were individually ready. Which is one of the best parts of homeschool

[@jaroffireflies]

I totally agree! So much depends on the individual child

[@coosbaytech]

This are some of my favorite videos, both because they are very informative and you have such a happy, chatty way of speaking to the camera. I know no one is happy all the time, but I appreciate you being such a bright light on YT 😊

[@mags102755]

Chana, it's always great learning from you. People ask interesting questions, but your answers are even more interesting. Hugs.

[@SusanP674]

I love the Q & A videos Chana!

[@elanahatanian3282]

Love your videos ❤

[@O_DoodleMom5]

Beautifully informative video!! Thank you for sharing about your life. I especially needed the encouragement about self care! ❤

[@sue1263]

I love your Q & A,s

[@cometcat7327]

I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you

[@melhebs1]

As usual, loved every minute!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad! ❤️

[@kristinmiller4779]

I love your Q&A'S ❤❤ I Love Native so do my grandsons ❤❤❤

[@shawndavis824]

Hi Chana! I hope you had a great fall day yesterday with your family! As always I enjoyed the video. I totally understand the frustration of homeschooling. I would get so frustrated at myself when I thought lessons should be going quicker or when my grandson seemed to not know something that we had covered multiple times. Seriously, I don’t remember everything, why did I expect him to? I know you will handle teaching WWII and the Holocaust to your children in an age appropriate way. God will give you the words for the lessons. I know you have a few years before you will be discussing more of the specific details but it is never to soon to start asking God for his help in having the right words. I pray all the time for discernment especially when it comes to covering hard topics with little minds and hearts. Have a fantastic week and a blessed Shabbat! Until next Monday!

[@wandajolley2570]

As always another great video. Thank you for this opportunity to get to know you better!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliaforbes-nish9027]

Another informative video I went to Israel a few years ago it was fascinating

[@annafink6217]

I really enjoy your videos and love how you think about teaching your kids in general and specifically about the Shoa. I am german and i was a very small kid when i learned about the concentration camps and the holocaust and i still remember the fear and horror that comes with all the details i learned about. I agree with you, that it is better to wait until they have more questions and i would recommend the book "when Hitler stole pink rabbit" by Judith Kerr.

[@user-sv1kn3ep8u]

Love your channel! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for watching!

[@robingoehren2515]

We pray for your family to be well and happy.

[@debraferrel206]

Thanks for answering questions

[@jaroffireflies]

It's my pleasure!

[@susanhobbins3744]

Thank you for another great question and answer video.Have a wonderful week and a peaceful Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Susan!

[@63Littlemouse]

Hi Chana, as ever interesting & informative Q&A, I enjoy listening to you & imagine your children love it when you read them stories 🥰 I do hope the weather cools down for you soon & a camping trip will be on the horizon, guess at the moment a trip to the park or a book on the porch will have to do. Have a great week, Clare 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jadomonell]

Thank you for this interesting video. I’m not Jewish but I always like to find out new stuff about religions. ❤️

[@bronxtucker7941]

Thank you for all the links. I had a second chance to review and really appreciated this.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome!

[@user-pf8wc4ji7h]

That’s a really great strategy on introducing details on the Holocaust. Mine was a production of Diary of Anne Frank (and I believe I was also around 10), and that was basically the level of detail my parents felt was appropriate. I don’t envy you having to tell them about these horrors, G-d be with you in doing so.

[@sarahfarrell8214]

Hi Chana! I love when I see your new videos! I'm a teacher as well, and that is so true. I try my best to always be happy, but sometimes I might not be feeling well, or I have a lot on my mind. So I always explain to my students, "Hey I'm not feeling well, I'm sorry if I'm grouchy." I then try to cheer up quicky because they're so sweet, and I just love teaching so much! Tomorrow is Orientation Night with the parents. Any advice on how not to be so nervous? Love your channel!

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m late answering! How did your orientation night go??? I’m sure you did amazing!

[@sarahgreen2295]

I’ve been to that museum. I used to live in Dallas. It is an experience. I think 13 is a good age for that. Love your channel! Many blessings!

[@manyalevine1017]

The heat in Israel is starting to come to an end and its definitely a beautiful time of year especially with all the chagim coming up. Its absolutely beautiful festive and definitely make feel that we r all one big family.

[@AnneTaylor-kk8ze]

Thank you for another inspiring and informative video Chana SHALOM

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome!

[@hollyderosa2288]

These videos are great. I have learned so much about the Jewish faith and it has made me want to learn more.

[@juliegoldman411]

Check out other expressions of Judaism...Orthodox is only one

[@charisselane9518]

Good Evening, Jar of Fire Flies, I enjoy this third part of q and a. Great question and you answered them well. Sorry for watching you late of day. I'm trying to finish my class assignments and study for my finals. Shalom to you and your family. Be encouraged and bless. 🎉 Happy New year to you and your family. I know you will not be filming that celebration. 🎉😊🛐🕎✡️🇮🇱😇👼🏾🤗💐🕊️🙏🎉🎊🙌🏾💃🏽💃🏽. Enjoy your school week weekend.

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@simplyset191]

After all the questions having you link back to old videos, I think I am going to go back and watch from the beginning again! I need this carrot salad recipe as well if it's not the mayo and carrot one.

[@jaroffireflies]

Enjoy! We did share the carrot salad recipe in the links!

[@josephkavanagh5221]

Shalom! Have a joyous and spiritual Rosh Hashana! Shanah Tovah!

[@pixiesgarden8353]

I love the alternative answer to the question at 6:45! Beautiful question at 21:53!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@angelawilson4868]

Thank you Chana ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

You're welcome 😊

[@anniedrogt7608]

Hello Chana, thank you for this q and a. It’s always a pleasure to watch. I like to learn about religion and culture. Keep on making these video’s. Greatings annie

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@debbiec4224]

Hi Chana 😊 So glad to see a video today! Yah! Very interesting video. Lots of good questions today. I do like how you handle duplicate questions! Looking forward to see videos of Mr Firefly cooking. Has he made any new dishes recently! Hope the rest of your week is wonderful! 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@kristinmiller4779]

Good morning Chana and Firefly kiddos 💕 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Good morning! So nice to see you!

[@AnotherTruth]

My heart is with you and your family in Morocco. I’m so sorry for your country people. I’m sending lots of love from my end

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so very thoughtful thank you. My husbands family is no longer living in Morocco so we were not personally affected by the earthquake.

[@fordmusclecar]

We got a camper trailer last year and it’s been wonderful and we’ve been camping so much not so much when it’s winter or spring because it gets cold here in Oregon but it’s perfect for a family of six as it has two king-size beds. The couch folds into a bed, and the table is into a bed and we paid like 10 grand used so I would highly recommend something like that instead of an RV

[@damealeta3541]

Oh my gosh! You are a saint in my eyes because 1) you home school and 2) you home school! LOL Patience and frustration levels would bring me to tears if I had tried to do that for our daughter. Just getting homework done in a timely manner was work for her & me. But we got through it and by the time high school rolled around the foundation for good study habits was in place. Good parenting is hard work and that's what I find a lot of people just don't get. I'm sure your littles will appreciate all of your hard work and know you and their Abba love them to the moon and back! 💚

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re very kind thank you!

[@karenjohnson5634]

Hands down my favorite Q & A!!! These were such deep questions! Thank you for answering them! I think the Jewish life is so rich with meaning and purpose! Thank you for the links for modest clothes! Always a challenge! I have been to Moab. It’s absolutely beautiful! I hope you can go one day! And maybe when baby gets older, y’all can get a camper/RV! I would love to have a camper one day. Have a great week!❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Karen! 💜

[@karenjohnson5634]

@@jaroffireflies❤

[@leighannloyd3712]

PA is great!!! My husbands family is from the York area and it’s near the Amish community. You need to go you will love it the landscape is beautiful!!!!

[@kimmarielesso3670]

Travel advice for Pennsylvania Dutch country. I live in Corning, NY and love learning vacations. When I was in my 20's (many many moons ago) I went to the Kutztown Fair, in Kutztown, PA. That fair is a walking learning experience about all things Amish! The food is served in a huge tent and is served family style all along these 40 foot long tables! Might be Kosher challenging so check the online information. They have all sorts of working Amish stalls and even have a wedding happen daily on this emourmous chair! There's music and the most beautiful quilts you've ever seen...many tell bible stories! Your family would love it!

[@jaroffireflies]

Amazing tips thank you!

[@martinelanglois3158]

Good afternoon ! Very informative and fun video, as always. I didn't know you had started to learn French. Since you stopped, I'll keep commenting in English. I'll start Hebrew in a few days with a book and cds from the library. 🤞 Wishing you and your loved ones a great week. 💙

[@jaroffireflies]

Good luck with your Hebrew!

[@martinelanglois3158]

@@jaroffireflies thank you! Really nice of you.

[@patrickl.foster7231]

Hello Chana! 😊 it's always great to see you and your videos! I love your outlook on life and the choice you made to follow the Jewish faith. I applaud your attitude, because how others look at you as a convert! It's their problem! sad people look down on you because your a convert! Not only you and Mr. Firefly prove your great parents because you love your children no matter what choices they make, your parents done the same! 😀 I am what they call type 1.5 which is both types. I have been type 1.5 for 20 years, I know it must be hard for your son to be type 1, and have celiac disease too! It's hard enough having diabetes, some don't realize the mental and physical drain it can take on you! I wish your son the best, you as well. We all have a path to follow, that God has laid for us! Thank you for education you provide about the Jewish faith! BTW I understand about pants. I wear shorts year around! Unless I go to church! I live in south Alabama! Like you I am also big introvert too! Be Blessed Chana! 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@HappyGirl4666]

Hi Chana, when I was in Highschool I went to a symposium on the Holocaust with survivors in attendance and giving life experience to what happened to them. 😓 We want to get an RV when we retire .

[@dawnbaker9274]

Another great video. Holocaust is a huge topic and breaking it up into age appropriate pieces sounds like a good approach.

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Great questions. I am no Jewish but my husband is and I saw a movie about the Holocaust and he has told me about it what his dad and grandma told him, I just cried for those people's so many.😢 How can anyone do such a horrible thing just because of what they believe. Take care and see you next time.

[@danielday100]

I have a suggestion for you about teaching your children on the Holocaust: Try to do a ceremony in the Holocaust memorial Day, with related song's, maybe you could read them at children's story about it about it. Maybe they could read a poem or draw a picture. You can also do a minute of silence to remember the victims. That's the way children in Israel learning about the Holocaust. And of course much different because this day very unique in Israel. I'm sure your husband can help you with that.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for the suggestions!

[@loisxander6321]

Hello , I always enjoy your posts.. Saturday morning I was browsing tv and I came to a Shabbat service. It was a young female rabbi with a group of young adults. I really enjoyed it and their interaction on scripture ..😊

[@ambercasey9275]

Oh the irony. Saturdays they aren't supposed to use technology and to have a female rabbi, but to each their own.

[@Sarahle3]

Since not all Jews are Orthodox, I'm sure there would be many who would love to watch that.@@ambercasey9275

[@maryp6004]

If they’re Orthodox, that’s true. If of another denomination, not so much.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! Just fyi, that service would not be an Orthodox service so it likely would not be too similar to what a service is like in my congregation ❤️

[@aprilmapp3140]

Thank you very interesting have a great day

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! You too!

[@jow.2450]

I’ve learned so much from your Q and A. Thank you! I’m not trying to be nosey when I ask this question. …are you able to have your family babysit, on the rare occasions you need a sitter, or is it easily/better you find one that knows all the Jewish laws you follow?

[@jaroffireflies]

Great question! Yes, my mom babysits sometimes :) She loves being here with the kids!

[@kristinrooney-erb501]

Girl you can 100% earn that RV money doing voice acting and narrating… that ad was smoooth 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jaroffireflies]

Awwww thank you! I really would love to do audiobooks lol

[@gigidodson]

Imitation crab is made with Pollock and seasonings. The pollock is ground mixed with seasonings and extruded onto a belt, cooked, rolled, cut, and packaged, all in the same process. It is an interesting process.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the info!

[@candyrenee2152]

I know this is random but I love your glasses on you! Great video!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much ❤️😊 I really appreciate that

[@RachelZernit511]

Hello love these Q&A videos. My question would be what was your job before you become a full time stay at home mommy and homeschooling teacher?

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed! I’ve had a couple careers but most recently I was in sales.

[@annettewalter2273]

In the camp I went to see was near Prague, they have a children’s room in the museum as part of it, all of us men and women had tears running down our faces.Terezan is one of its names, it was a feeder camp for Auswitz if I understood it correctly. I will never forget it but glad I went.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow that sounds very intense

[@OurBucketListHasHoles]

Hi Chana and family👋🥰 I want to send love and prayers to you and your family in Morocco. It’s such a tragedy God Bless everyone effected 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so very thoughtful thank you. My husbands family is no longer living in Morocco so we were not personally affected by the earthquake.

[@jenniferwilson8500]

Oh my gosh!!!! I live in Utah!!!! You would love it!!! Moab and St. George… beautiful!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Both cities are on my list to visit in Utah!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Ieyena]

I hope you do make it Utah. It is beautiful. I have lots of family and friends who is there.

[@rissylantz4072]

I thought about homeschooling my kids, but I DO NOT have the patience. Lol, I'm sure you're doing great, and like you said, the kids don't even notice. ❤ have a lovely my friend.

[@CherylNoe]

😅 I got a chuckle when you called grocery shopping with Mr Firefly a date. My husband and I often go on a date together at the blood bank. (I feel that donating blood is a mitzvah).

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that!

[@MaureenDrees]

Number the Stars is one book that might be helpful when discussing the Holocaust with upper elementary age children. When I taught small groups of students about the decade of the 1940s, reading the book aloud and discussing it was our entry point.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for the suggestion !

[@electric_spacecats]

Your videos are always so interesting, Chana. my maternal great-grandmother left the faith in the late teens/1920s and this is always so interesting. I hope you are staying very cool. I am in Texas as well, and this summer has been absolutely insane. We are in the home stretch though I hope; fall equinox 9/23. RE: married couples grocery shopping together--Yes. Love it! Built in date.

[@Sarahle3]

Regarding taking a 13-year-old to a Holocaust Museum: I did this recently, and it worked out well. Just be prepared to let the child make decisions about when they've had enough. You don't have to see everything on the first visit. I kept checking in with her, asking if she's OK, does she need a break, and she ended up being able to handle a lot more than I would have expected. I also had her go through some sections more quickly, or skip them, either because the images were too grisly or because I knew it would be more interesting for her to focus on the parts of the history that her own family was actually part of, or people she knew, so when we were in sections about other countries entirely, we sort of just skimmed and then moved on.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this ❤️ It’s helpful for me and I’m sure many others

[@kimc555]

mock crab is usually made of Pollock - its a very popular affordable fish. its somewhat similar to Cod.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the info!

[@LokiTaviel]

I need to dive back into Hebrew so badly. I never learned as a kid, but it was my partner's first language because his family is Israeli, and I would love to be able to speak more with all of them.

[@missjoann3284]

Chana, I know you are observing Shabbat and won't see this until Sunday. We are seeing news of a deadly earthquake in Morocco, are Mr Firefly's relatives all ok? Praying!!

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so very thoughtful thank you. My husbands family is no longer living in Morocco so we were not personally affected by the earthquake.

[@brendalewis9050]

If you get an opportunity to visit an Amish community please consider Ohio. Sugarcreek, Walnut Creek, Berlin, Millersburg; they are all close together. The food is wonderful and the scenery is beautiful. Lots of great shops and great people!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the tip!

[@karenhill3161]

Loving your gorgeous hat

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@catherinenunan3584]

"I just want to sit outside and read a book". Oh yes! This was me as a young Mum and this is me now. I too am very low maintenance and my sweet husband often comments favourably about that to other people - it might even out with all the book purchases though!

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol I started reading your comment before I saw your name and I was like “oh that sounds like Cate” 🤣🤣🤣 Love it!

[@catherinenunan3584]

@@jaroffireflies so funny! I am certain that I even say it with a similar voice and attitude. As for the frustration, it is something I still must push back against - Iris even said to me tonight "Are you frustrated Grandma?" Yes, yes I am, because you are taking an inordinately large amount of time to go to bed!

[@O_DoodleMom5]

Oh! And as a teacher (1st grade, 7th grade math and middle school gifted) maybe I can offer you some encouragement for your patience. Keep in mind that in public school the teacher teaches a lesson for around 40-50 minutes a day and then assigns homework for that night. So as a math teacher I would assign homework that should take anywhere from 15-30 minutes. Just remember that the age of the child will dictate the length of the lesson and amount of homework. Given those parameters it sounds like your children are doing great and are picking up new concepts rather quickly.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Emily!

[@BONNIEGRESHAM]

There was a British TV series narrated by Laurence Olivier, “World at War”, that ran in the US somewhere around 1974 had episodes focused on the Holocaust and liberation of the concentration camps. I was in high school when I watched it with my father, and it was painful to watch even at that age, but if you can find it when your kids are older, I think it’s well worth the effort. Each episode interspersed film footage made during the war with first person accounts. This was only 30 years after the war ended, so they were able to interview many survivors, which made the accounts all the more real.

[@stacysilver5843]

Thank you! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

@@stacysilver5843 you’re so welcome!

[@queenisha333]

Would it be possible to add chapters to your Q&A's? Great video!❤ Shalom!

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed! I’ve never added chapters but I can look into it!

[@queenisha333]

@@jaroffireflies thank you so much 😊!!

[@kathymacellis9478]

When discussing WWII, remember to talk about the many non-jews were also killed. Especially people who hid Jews. Also many Priests , nuns , ministers etc...

[@tinnedrat]

you certainly like your deserts 🌵!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes!

[@janithgottfried8320]

Hi Chana! Great Q & A! I do agree that a young person should be at least 13 before delving into the history of the holocaust. It is nightmare inducing and extremely difficult to wrap your mind around it. I remember finding a book in the library and having nightmares from the pictures. I think I was 11 or 12 at the time, my parents had taught me about WW2 and the holocaust, but the pictures made it from being an abstract thought to being a real event. My parents also went grocery shopping on date night! My grandparents would watch us, put us to bed and my parents would leave a little gift for us on the breakfast table to find in the morning. Sometimes it was a comic book, or a coloring book , or even a piece of candy. It was always fun! As always a pleasure to watch and learn..

[@kristinesharp6286]

In my state when I was in school the grade for the holocaust is 5th grade. So age 10. Then further reading like Anne Frank would be 8th grade or summer reading before 9th grade. And them some other books touch on the period in high school English and it’s covered in high school history class. I don’t know if my sons school district did it in 5th but I know they did a unit in 8th, thanks to remote learning and COVID.

[@savannahgonzalez2641]

❤❤❤

[@shainazion4073]

The time from Dairy to meat is not set in stone. It is Tradition, not law, minag, not din. Some wait 3 hours, some wait 1 hour, some ½ hour. Hard cheeses are different than soft cheeses, ice cream, etc.

[@colleenorrick5415]

When you get to teaching the Holocaust there are some really good children’s books. Hannah’s Suitcase comes to mind. Ask a good children’s librarian.

[@jaroffireflies]

Great suggestion thank you!

[@user-nr3kc1tx5v]

Hi, I am hoping your husbands family are all safe after the earthquake in Morocco x

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so very thoughtful thank you. My husbands family is no longer living in Morocco so we were not personally affected by the earthquake.

[@brucheweinberger6863]

Regarding Holocaust education. My children know vaguely about it but probably more than most kids because my grandparents were Holocaust survivors and refugees.

[@Donnamadonna2]

Head shaving is specific to Satmar Hasidism which is a very insular charedi community.

[@JewGotit]

SHALOM CHANA! I'm shocked you've never been to Israel, your husband is Israeli & its your homeland!! I made aliyah from CA about 15 years ago, you gotta come visit! May Gd bless you with the sweetest year. -Leah

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello Leah! We didn’t have the money to fly even just me to Israel for a long time. Now it’s finding the money for more than just me so it’s difficult in a different way :) I’ve said often here that I would love to go. Ages and stages make it hard though.

[@JewGotit]

@@jaroffirefliesyes I get it! Well may Gd bless your family with shefa spiritually and physically to come to Israel all together and fall in love with your homeland. Shana tova Chana a blessed and sweet new year to you and your fam 🍎✨

[@Frohds14]

I am a Christian theologian from Germany and find the insight you and other vloggers give very exciting. So far it has given me a lot of impulses to think again about the everyday life of my religion, the important role of women (I'm female) and to allow more customs and rituals again. Thank you for that. You sometimes mention the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Judaism. Are there also vloggers who show everyday Ashkenazi life? I know Frieda Vizel's vlog, but she mainly gives insights into Satmar and they seem rather special. Well, I have a little idea for you... or a very big request. 😃😃 Since you teach your children yourself, you are experienced in this area. If I would want to teach the children in our kindergarten something about the religious life of Jewish children, e.g. about the Sabbath, Jewish holidays, everyday life at home, how would you do that. At our high school we have a Judaica suitcase from Switzerland with various items (kippas, an havdala set, teffiiin, tallit, mezuzah, menora etc.). But this has more of a museum than of lived life, because the things were also very expensive and should therefore only be handled very carefully. How do you teach your children how to deal with it? I saw in your and frum it up's videos about your jewish holiday shopping trips that there are a lot of thingies for children. Can you recommend toy-things, books, videos Amazon might ship overseas? Things children can touch and experience.😀

[@FennecTheRabbit]

For the person looking for modest clothes, Main Street Exchange is pretty good (if you’re near Lancaster, PA they have a physical store but I order online). Also Chana you need this shirt I saw that says “I love romantic walks through the produce department” (I’m the same way, I have a guy I was dating joked that that was me. I like going looking at produce. Best first date I ever had? Farmers Market).

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh that’s a hilarious r shirt! Love it!

[@jenniferpecha4393]

When my daughter was in middle school they brought a train car that was believed to have been used to transport Jewish people. We were able to step inside, and it shook me to the core. It was small, and hot and frightening to be inside it. Inside the school the students had put together suitcases with lids up and names attached. I will never, ever forget that night. Even now it hurts the heart to think of it.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@janiesmys461]

Sushi fish is whitefish usually

[@janiesmys461]

What I love about Judaism is that life comes before all dietary and general living laws.

[@H2_O2]

Hi Chana, your video just gave me the excuse for a much-needed break before I continue working. 🙂 It is interesting as always, and I so much enjoyed listening to you! I wasn't aware you have lost three children (I only knew of the one before Baby Firefly), and I'm so sorry! It is such a nice way to keep them around and in memory by having special Shabbat candles for them. I was gonna ask you about Kabbalah at some point - now that's crossed off my list. 🙂 But another question has just come up: Is human breast milk considered milk you can't mix with meat? If so, I can imagine it's difficult if a baby is starting to eat (pureed) solid food, has a few bites of a meat dish and wants to be nursed shortly after. I might be able to come up with an answer as to why some Jewish women shave their heads at their wedding. I am not Jewish and have no idea what I'm talking about - I totally made this up -, but I can imagine the following reason: Once a woman is married, nobody except for her husband is allowed to see her hair. If a woman keeps her hair, it has been seen by everybody before she gets married. When she shaves her head, the freshly grown hair has never been seen by anybody and is reserved for her husband's eyes. Greetings from Vienna!

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello great question! Human breast milk is not considered meat or dairy. As for shaving heads, since that’s not my tradition, I don’t know the answer to that.