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

[@jaroffireflies]

Let me know if you have any follow up questions ❤❤❤ Stay tuned for part 2 of the q and a in a couple weeks! (Next week I have something else planned 🎉)

[@terrysmith9501]

I haven't watched you for awhile I'm glad to see this video 💌 y'all💖💖🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@terrysmith9501]

Would you travel to Africa?

[@jaroffireflies]

@@terrysmith9501 definitely! We would love to especially Morocco

[@jaroffireflies]

@@terrysmith9501 welcome back! So happy to see you!

[@lindaversil1121]

@@holilexyes there are angels. The most important ones are Michael, gavriel, Uriel and Rafael

[@KapulkinFamily]

I think the closest thing to a monk in Judaism is a Nazir like Samson was. It’s usually a temporary vow to abstain from wine, cutting hair and some other things but not marriage. Practically no one becomes a nadir today because to end the vow requires bringing an offering to the temple and since there is no temple in our days one would be rendered a permanent nazir which is rarely good or desirable

[@macintyredunning]

Chana…. You hit 40k! Just shows how amazing and wonderful you are!!! Keep going !!!! Lots of love to you all!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️

[@arielserfaty8736]

A book club would be great! Even updates on what you’re reading. I’m picking up “A Letter for the Ages.”

[@jaroffireflies]

Enjoy the book!!!! I’ve really enjoyed slowly reading that and trying to take it into my life. Iggeret HaRamban is such a gem!

[@susanhays5691]

Hello Chana, I've just heard about the devastating earthquake in Morocco. I hope your family members there are safe! I'm praying for them. ❤

[@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.

[@cherylcalac8485]

I always enjoy your Q&As. G-d bless🙏❣️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks so much!

[@lmmartin959]

I love all your videos. I wanted my daughter (who's about your age) to watch you and when I showed her your channel she said, "Oh! I love her! Yes, I watch her."

[@jaroffireflies]

Awww that’s so fun!!!

[@T_WC123]

I love the book club idea!!!!

[@Emmannie]

As a cradle Catholic, I've always found Judaism interesting because of how different it is, so I appreciate that KZbin randomly decided to recommend a recent Costco video of yours. I enjoyed your wholesomeness + sense of humor, so I subscribed! But I'd like to correct you on something you said toward the end of this video about Catholicism, and our nuns and monks. **They're not the pinnacle of our religion or even of our religious life.** They're just living out a different vocation by joining the religious life. My vocation is to be a wife and mom; theirs is to be a nun, monk, or a priest. So they, for instance, spend hours praying whereas I don't (and you probably don't either) b/c that's their vocation. But they're not higher in the totem pole of religious life than a mom or a husband. They simply have a religious vocation and I'm in the laity: but both "types" of vocations are extremely important in Catholicism and can't exist without the other. Families, aka "domestic churches" in our religion, are the foundation/the building block of our Catholic communities. Not one Catholic vocation (incl. parenthood, the priesthood, etc.) is superior to another. I

[@garybrunet6346]

I love Q&A, one of my favourite learning experience!❤️🇨🇦😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay!

[@emmahall2043]

Thank you for a great Q&A video. A book club would be amazing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

[@brookesanville7556]

Love that you're having a Jane Austen adventure! From college until i became a mom, i would read all of her novels each summer. They are my comfort food in book form!

[@jaroffireflies]

Love that!

[@amystubby]

As we get closer we want your Rosh Hashanah menu for this year!!

[@jaroffireflies]

We tend to be last minute planners on that sort of thing but I’ll likely share when it’s ready!

[@aprilmapp3140]

THANK YOU VERY INTERESTING HAVE A GREAT WEEK.X

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! You too!

[@BettyHorn]

Love that family is the pinnacle of Judaism. That's exactly as it should be. Thank you!

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for being here 💜

[@melissahawk3849]

What a great Q&A session! Thank you for planning the Mikvah video that will be insightful for people. Also, thank you for sharing the titles of books. I am always looking for more to read. I will look for the link, but assuming the Mishlei is from ArtScroll. Will definitely purchase that and the Tehillim titles. You did a great job answering the Afterlife question! Agree, conversion is always an ongoing process, and I love the continual learning process!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Enjoy the books!!!! The Tehillim series is amazing. I’ve met the author and taken classes with her. So smart.

[@keltoumlakraki5728]

You are a lovely person to see end hear, i wish you all the health and joy in your life.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much!

[@emrysaki]

I loved reading The Road! It’s definitely a heavy read, even somewhat of a “downer” some might say, but I found it to be really moving and starkly beautiful in its writing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Ya it’s definitely a big of a downer but also very interesting for a topic!

[@shainazion4073]

Chana, thank you for being You!!

[@jaroffireflies]

😊😊😊 Thank you!

[@marywysocki6641]

Boker Tov from Springfield MO

[@jaroffireflies]

Boker tov! ☀️

[@lindaversil1121]

It’s nice to hear that your daughter takes after you and loves doing crafts like you and your son like’s adventure and camping like you and they all have cheerful personalities like you. I’m sure they take after your husband too

[@jaroffireflies]

Definitely!

[@SusanP674]

Thank you for another great Q & A! I always learn something new. I would also love for you to do a book club and/or patreon. 💚

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! 💜

[@dianebondhus9355]

Thanks for sharing so much. It was fun learning more about your faith. We appreciate you and your family! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@RochelWaldman]

Hi Chana! Hope the vacation time is being enjoyed by all. By me i would say the month before Pesach (Passover) is the most hectic and stressful. You need to be super organized and have all your chores lists at hand. When the holiday starts, it is extremely happy and enjoyable. But after the Holiday also there is alot of work in the home. Have a great week and Shabbat!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Rochel!!!! Yes, Pesach gets a checklist for me as well!

[@kmbarnett1200]

I agree

[@mags102755]

Ah Chana, good questions, good answers. 🙂

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay! Thank you!

[@kristinmiller4779]

Good morning Chana and Firefly kiddos 💕 💖 ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Good morning!🌞

[@penelopesheehan5927]

Hi from Seattle! Chana, one of the things that make your channel so edifying to me is your innate sense of what non Jews like me are unaware of in Judaism. I think it really helps to make your explanations clear and helpful…your being a convert is a real plus in that way!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh thank you!

[@kimgrandy_art_]

Name of The Wind is one of my FAVORITE books. Rothfuss’s writing just flows and I find myself living in his world. So good.

[@jaroffireflies]

Yesssss! His writing is so beautiful

[@HappyGirl4666]

I love Q&A so much. I remember things I had forgotten and learn new things . Oh my goodness if you ever have time one day when your children are older for a book club for your viewers that would be great. We realize though you are busy with your beautiful babies and life .

[@jaroffireflies]

Maybe one day!

[@sarahwright298]

Hi I love Jane Austin too. I visited her grave at Winchester Cathedral yesterday and went to Haworth in Yorkshire where the Bronte sisters lived and we're buried. That was very atmospheric as it was raining! I am not Jewish but your channel is so interesting, thankyou

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s so cool! Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind words 💜

[@kristinmiller4779]

Love a Q&A❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ZoharFamily]

Love your clips, love the Q&A's! Your channel was the first Jewish channel l watched when l started becoming observant, l wish you lots of hatzlacha!

[@jaroffireflies]

Amazing! Thank you so much!

[@sigridboschmans767]

I love q and a . Always a fun way of learning more

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for being here!

[@rachelreiker7228]

I would absolutely love if you did a book club! It sounds like so much fun. 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

😊😊😊

[@4314Crystal]

This is fab, thank you! I have questions :D So during the time how aren't intimate, can you talk about sex? I'm guessing self-satisfaction is forbidden? What happens if you have spotting mid-cycle? What about if you have long periods but short cycles, so you're past your fertile window by the time you can have sex again? What happens during perimenopause when a woman's cycles become less regular? What about in full menopause, does she still have to seperate? Do older post-menopause couples share a bed all the time? What happens if the mikvah night falls on shabbat, can you still go, or is it closed? I know the video is from a little while ago now :) thanks for sharing, it was very interesting!

[@louiseblondin2824]

Never fails that I don't learn something new from your videos ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Happy to hear that!

[@bonny9680]

Love your tichel, beautiful colour. I can never pull off green lol. Love your answers. Peace x

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! 💜

[@Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby]

Yesssssss to the book club!! 🎉

[@hollyperry7745]

Chana, I love your channel! I have learned so much about Judaism. ❤ I understand about life being busy with being a momma of 3. 😊 If you would ever have a book club, I would love to be a part! I love reading ❤

[@jeanneamato8278]

This was my favorite of your all your past Q&As.

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow thanks so much!

[@BrendaJones492]

I really enjoy your videos.

[@jaroffireflies]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@juliaforbes-nish9027]

This was really interesting and a great break from packing to move house. We're moving further south in Scotland to a Victorian property and I'm very excited

[@jaroffireflies]

How fun!!!! Good luck with the move!

[@lalakass9041]

Your Q and As are my favorite type of video

[@jaroffireflies]

Yay!

[@zviLikesTV]

I would definitely love a video on kosher produce prep. Thanks for your channel and doing the Q&A

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TarotLadyLissa]

I’d be interested as well!

[@nancyyachnes7349]

Hi Chana! it’s so fun “getting to know you!”. Thank you for the recommendation to Living Tehilim! I say the tehilim yomi every day, but i don’t understand all the words and i certainly don’t know all the references. i look forward to reading it!! also, thanks for the heads up about Kosher Casual- i just received my first order and i love the clothes!! Looking forward to more Fireflies!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

You will absolutely adore the living Tehillim books!!!!! They completely changed my relationship with tehillim 💜💜💜

[@kaydublin5164]

Hi Chana, I love your q & a sessions, I find how different ppls lives are from mine so interesting, 27 books for a busy h/s mom of 4 is pretty good.😊 I hope you have a wonderful week.❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@sheliamaynus9869]

Love is q&a. Thank you for sharing.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for watching!

[@devorahfonn613]

Loved the Q and A,I have also definitely messed up utensils etc with meat/milk,it was years ago but I made a milk toasted sandwich in a meat sandwich press,I have used a plastic milk spachula to cook chicken with The most stressful chag for me is Pesach...Shavua Tov have a wonderful week ahead,love from a boiling hot Israel

[@jaroffireflies]

I can definitely see why Pesach would be stressful! It’s like learning your kitchen all over again because of new things! We are definitely more color coded for that one.

[@devorahfonn613]

@@jaroffireflies ye and when you don't eat kitniyot 🙈,and then checking the list to see what's kfp etc and changing over the kitchen etc 😱

[@Jennifer-cl1cl]

Thank you for sharing - it's always so interesting to hear your thoughts on your chosen religion :) When it comes to what happens after we die, my thought is always that this is something that God takes care of, so that means we don't ever really have to worry about the details all that much - anything God does is done perfectly, so what's the worry? It's the here and now, where we are supposed to be carrying out the work that God gives us to do, that we should focus on. We can make mistakes and mess things up, but when we die, our souls are in God's care, so whatever happens then will be exactly as it should be.

[@lindaspinks906]

Love This and Bless you and yours ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@charisselane9518]

Good Morning Jar of Fire Flies, Very good questions . I like the way you answer them to your ability. I was waiting to hear baby fire fly in the back ground or see your other children waving in the camera. I am looking forward to part 2 of your question and answer video. Shalom to you and your family. Be encouraged and bless. You're Welcome. Enjoy the rest of your work week and weekend.🛐✡️🕎❤️♥️💃🏽🙌🏾🙏🤗😇👼🏾🕊️💕💓.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! Have a wonderful week and I’ll “see” you Monday!

[@ashextraordinaire]

Great Q&A! Your bit on books reminded me that I have a couple of kosher cookbooks and some older books on Jewish life that need a new home. Can I send them to you? I figure if you don't keep them, someone in your community can use them, and I know they won't languish at a thrift store. Also, the way you light up when you talk about your kids is just the purest joy. They're lucky to have such a doting, proud mama!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your kind words! And for the offer of the books. I would be happy to help them. I am sure that whatever I wouldn’t be able to use, a friend of mine would ❤️

[@ashextraordinaire]

@@jaroffireflies Excellent! I'll probably get them in the mail next week.

[@kathleencasella4703]

Thanks for sharing your faith. I love to learn.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome!

[@Asasas222w]

Another excellent video! I hold your family in high esteem. Your family has a beautifully disciplined way of life.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@danielday100]

You've got to hear a story! I have a good friend who is very knowledgeable in the three abrahamic religions, especially Judaism and he learned in a secular Beit Midrash. Sometime we are talking about all things related to Judaism, I'm always asking him questions and he explain thing's by asking me a question. A few days ago I asked him something about Purim,and he asked me "do you know who doesn't mentioned in the megillah?" Because of you I knew the answer!! 😁 Just thought to tell you because I think you like that you are teaching the viewers!! 😀

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s so fun I love that! Thank you so much for sharing that!!!!!

[@rolaalmasri5857]

I love your concern for your family and your care for your husband and children..You inspire me a lot, thank you.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome and thank YOU!

[@janithgottfried8320]

Hi Chana! Great Q and A! I really have to start a book journal. I am of the age that I need to write things down. I tried to buy the same book three times! As Always a pleasure to watch and learn....

[@jaroffireflies]

I’ve been loving my book journal. I highly recommend keeping one!

[@hedda2022]

I love Jane Austen's books - read them a few times (which is a bit unusual for me, because most books I only read once). I hope you enjoy them all 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

I am loving them!

[@smaranda235]

Thank you for the Q&A! Definitely interested in the book club!!! would love to hear your take on the books :)

[@jaroffireflies]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@63Littlemouse]

Hi Chana, I always enjoy a good Q&A that was fun & enlightening. I can't remember, but have you shared before how you do your book journal, how you set it out, what sort of things you include etc., I would be interested to learn more & maybe others would too. I love reading so book recommendations always welcome as well 📖🤓

[@jaroffireflies]

I’ll try to include that in a video ❤️ thank you!

[@debbiesnavely4676]

Thank u, Chana. I learn something new from yr channel every time. ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

I'm so glad! Thank you for being here!

[@willsmom93]

Thank you for educating your viewers!❤

[@jaroffireflies]

My pleasure!

[@cathy2142]

I like the favorite smell question😂 Mine would be fresh real lilacs

[@H2_O2]

I love you Q&A videos, they're always so interesting! I have two follow-up questions: 1.) Can a non-Jewish person go to a Jewish/kosher restaurant? To enjoy Jewish cuisine for example? Or maybe they would be allowed in but frowned upon since they didn't know Jewish customs related to meals? And 2.) You're not allowed to write on Shabbat. But are you (or are children) allowed to draw or paint? Fall is my favourite season too! I can never wait for summer to be over. And I loved how baby firefly crawled across the floor when you showed the books!

[@jaroffireflies]

Great questions! Yes, anyone can go to a kosher restaurant. I’ve taken non Jewish family and friends and coworkers over the years to kosher restaurants. Many restaurants depend on the customers who aren’t Jewish bad well because their aren’t enough Jews in an area to sustain a restaurant. And for the kids drawing on Shabbat, no that would not be allowed.

[@H2_O2]

@@jaroffireflies Thank you for your answers!

[@jaroffireflies]

@@H2_O2 you’re so welcome!

[@TheZyarok]

Thank you! Some of your subscribers have very interesting questions! I enjoyed this!

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed it! I had fun with this too :)

[@dawnbaker9274]

Yay! Your Q&A are always great. I like you answer the question instead of laboring over it.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you enjoyed!

[@TheMaestra19]

Great q&a video! I assumed that the preparation for Passover is the hardest with all the kashering and special food.

[@jaroffireflies]

It’s definitely an intensive prep, but personally not a terribly difficult one for me. I think most of my friends would probably say that’s the hardest holiday though.

[@debbiec4224]

Hi Chana! What a lot of good questions this time. I never thought about making a book journal. I tend to write down titles of books I would like to read. Recently I discovered I have two of the same book. 😂 i should donate it. I really need to get back into reading though. I also wanted to read Psalms but cannot find my bible. It’s probably packed away in a box I put in my storage. Anyways lots of good questions I would not think to ask. I caught a glimpse of baby firefly there crawling past the camera. He is so cute.😊 has he started walking yet? Thats the next fun thing! I hope you and your family have a wonderful rest of your week! Thank you again for sharing your life with us! The pics of your challah on instagram look so good! 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

How Debbie! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️ Yes the questions were so good!!!! More to come!!!! So glad you enjoyed ❤️❤️❤️

[@anniedrogt7608]

Hello Chana, thank you for this q and a. It was vey interesting. I also watch other video’s about orthodoxe jewish live. I find it a great religion. Greatings annie

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Annie! 💜💐

[@JulieReyes67]

I love The Name of the Wind series! I am also a huge Jane Austen fan! How about some classics from the Bronte sisters?

[@jaroffireflies]

What’s your favorite from the Brontë sisters? I’d love a recommendation!

[@JulieReyes67]

@@jaroffireflies Charlotte is by far my favorite, since Jane Eyre is one of my favorite novels.

[@AnneTaylor-kk8ze]

Always enjoy your videos,so inspiring and interesting

[@jaroffireflies]

I appreciate that! Thank you!!!

[@melhebs1]

Thank you for a really interesting Q & A.

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@shainazion4073]

You are so lucky to have culture from Israel, Morocco, the United States. The Sephardi Jews brought so much into Am Yisroil. The differences only make us stronger, from an Ashkenazi Jew.

[@jaroffireflies]

I really adore getting to share in my husband’s traditions :)

[@glennanderson8783]

Hanna, not that you don't already have enough to read you might want to look into "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom. You probably have but it's worth a second or third look.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for the recommendation!

[@barbarashames1372]

Love the Q & A's🩷🩷🩷

[@jaroffireflies]

💜💜💜

[@rissylantz4072]

Yes, yes, yes to book club 📚 Also, my question is, you talked about doing a video on why you and Mr Firefly have two beds a long time ago, but I don't think you ever did. So my question is why and do most Jewish couples have two beds? At least your hubby doesn't steal all the blankets, lol. Much love Chana hope you gave a lovely week.

[@lindaversil1121]

Because when a woman is niddah (period) she is unavailable to her husband until it’s over and she goes to Mikva. They can’t even touch or sleep in the same bed. It’s called shomer negiyah and Orthodox Jews do this because it’s a very important Jewish law that has to be done. Jews are very strict about niddah laws

[@jaroffireflies]

Excellent answer Linda! Hope that helps Rissy!

[@rissylantz4072]

@lindaversil1121 thanks Linda and @jaroffireflies got it 🩷 #bookclub

[@theresadavis4885]

As always, very informative. I always learn something from your videos.

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad to hear it! Thank you!!!

[@shawndavis824]

There aren’t many things that smell better than fresh baked bread! One of my favorite smells is sheets that have been lined dried. That fresh crisp smell is so good. As always, I learned so much. Have a great week and a blessed and restful Shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

I totally agree! Thanks for sharing and for your kind words

[@janetlongislandsticher]

Hi Chana good to see you again. Thank you for answering those questions. Very educational. Have a great rest of your day. BTW my birthday was this past Saturday, my husband got us dinner and just spent it with my son. 🌻🦋

[@jaroffireflies]

Happy birthday to you!!!!! 🎂 🎈 💐

[@janetlongislandsticher]

@@jaroffireflies Thank you

[@kirstymullan5020]

Fascinating video! I love Sense and Sensibility; have you seen the film version with Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant? It’s absolutely wonderful.

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes I have! Wonderful film!

[@marciaboucher8346]

This is a wonderful video. I love these, I feel we learn together. Tefilla for my father's neshama. I have been studying the after life. We definitely believe in it, every mitzvah, everything we do is setting our place in the world to come. Such as when Moshiach comes, the dead will be resurrected and meet us in Israel.

[@kimc555]

If/when you ever do a book club - count me in.

[@patriciagreene5842]

Another amazing and informative video❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you think so! Thank you for being here!

[@kmbarnett1200]

Great q&a!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@dee_ewell_pierce]

Are you on GoodReads? My favorite season is Autumn as well. I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Fall is the time to really appreciate God's creation around me.

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m not on good reads. I just keep my book journal. If only I had more time lol It seems like a fun site from what I’ve seen. How beautiful to live where you do! It’s a gorgeous part of our country!

[@victoriaheisser7137]

Great video. So interesting.

[@jaroffireflies]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@terriehamtak2512]

A book club would be awesome and then lead a discussion about it. Wow I would be it’s first member

[@jaroffireflies]

😊😊😊

[@daveshoemaker7137]

I always wonder what your family did when you told them you were converting! I'm not the kind of person that would care, but I know that there are families that would shun someone for changing religions! You are a great mom and wife! Your family should be proud of you!

[@laurameisenhelter9186]

Sense and Sensibility. Excellent. I love Jane Austen. I've read her books multiple times. Persuasion is good and of course, is there anyone who reads Jane Austen who doesn't love Pride and Prejudice?

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m saving pride and prejudice for the Fall 💐

[@laurameisenhelter9186]

@@jaroffireflies the movie with Kiera Knightley is the best.

[@jaroffireflies]

@@laurameisenhelter9186 I can’t wait to watch it!

[@meir9787]

Enjoyed the Q & A video! How do you best balance house chores, home schooling, reading, tefillah & producing KZbin?

[@jaroffireflies]

In all honestly, there is no way to balance. Every time you say yes to one thing, you say no to something else. Despite what popular opinion wants us to believe, we cannot do it all. That said, I generally sacrifice sleep :)

[@zzzzipy12]

Great information! ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackandpicklesvlogs]

Thank you, Chana ❤

[@jaroffireflies]

My pleasure! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SeekingToServe]

Love that green tichel!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@panluna7654]

A bookclub would be awesome!!!😊 maybe a patreon Club?🤔 Loved your video as always!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!!

[@susanhobbins3744]

Very informative I look forward to your questions and answers videos. I don't know how you keep up with all the questions you receive.And thank you so much for acknowledging my comments it means so much. Have a wonderful week and a peaceful shabbat.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Susan!

[@givethemmercy805]

would love a book club

[@MeredithStAndre]

Great video, as always! I would be interested in a book club, if you ever get the time.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@damealeta3541]

Hi, Chana ☺Nice Q&A. I had to look up bergamot. I need to find some to experience the scent myself. People think I'm weird because I really like the smell of diesel exhaust. It reminds me of my dad who was a truck driver. Fresh bread, vanilla and babies are among the greatest smells in the world. 😍 As for a book club, that does sound intriguing but it's a lot to add to your plate. You might have to go biweekly with your regular videos in order to fit it in. I guess I have a question that may or may not have been asked: are you allowed to display affection between you and your husband around the kids? By that I mean a 'drive-by' kiss while he's at the stove cooking, a hug when he gets home, holding hands, etc. I suppose it sounds weird but one wonders when it's not common knowledge. Got a smile out of seeing Baby Firefly make a "crawl-by" on the floor when you were showing a book cover! 😅Sending good wishes for the rest of your week💚

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you for your kind words! Great question. Yes, we can display affection in front of our kids. In general Orthodox Jews are not into public displays of affection, because we consider that to be part of our private relationship and we don’t want to share that with the world.

[@michelledee9304]

I would love to be involved in a book club.

[@cherylsklar6640]

In terms of restaurants there is also a teudah kashrout, kosher certificate, that should be posted in the restaurant.

[@jaroffireflies]

Correct! Thanks for that addition 💐