Orthodox Jew Prepares for SUKKOT | Day in my Life DITL | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)

In this video I am getting ready for Sukkot! Also called Sukkos! I explain briefly what this important Jewish holiday is and how I celebrate it as an Orthodox Jew. I also take you through a day in my Orthodox Jewish life as I prepare for the holiday of Sukkot which is part of the Jewish High Holidays. I decorate the Sukkah, prepare desserts, welcome guests and their gifts, discuss traditions around Sukkot such as sleeping in the sukkah, and get ready to light my yom tov (holiday) candles to officially bring in the holiday of Sukkot. Thank you so much for coming along for this day in my Orthodox Jewish Life!
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Hello and welcome! My name is Chana, I’m married to my best friend, and we have three wonderful children together. We also happen to be Orthodox Jews and we homeschool our kids. This video is a sneak peek into our daily lives :) You can see how this particular Jewish homeschool mom sets up her days, rolls with the punches, and gets it all done. Thanks for watching!
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[@jaroffireflies]

Hello friends! I wanted to update you here a bit, I am doing much better! I plan to do one more video and then after that I will tall you what happened on Yom Kippur. I just want to get through the holidays with as much joy as I can as they do make me very happy :) I hope you are all having a wonderful week and I am looking forward to chatting with you here in the comments!

[@michaelurvoy]

Hello, Chana, I am glad to hear that you are doing better. It is completely understandable that you should want to have as much of a good time as possible throughout the holidays. I hope that you are having a good Sukkot so far. Chag Sameach! Also, please remember that you are never obligated to share anything with us and that if you do then it should always be in your own time. We all care about you and don't want you to go through anything hard or sad unnecessarily. As always, I hope that you and your family are keeping safe and well. Best wishes, Michael

[@sharonmacdougall3996]

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[@jaroffireflies]

@@michaelurvoy Thank you Michael! I do appreciate that! What happened on Yom Kippur is something that I feel strongly about wanting to share, but I just couldn't share right then. I greatly appreciate your kind words as always :)

[@anjahorn]

I really like the presents you bought! My little got channuka books one of elmos little dreidl and "the very hungry caterpillar 8 nights of hannuka" I thought it is nice to have them before Channuka. Maybe it's a "little" too early in the year 😁😁

[@michaelurvoy]

@@jaroffireflies That is what counts! 😁

[@smiley99]

I love that you "choose joy" despite the circumstances. I learn so much from you every day. You will be in my prayers.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜💜💜

[@kendrafrench7198]

You are loved and supported. It hurts my heart that you’re hurting. Take your time; you don’t owe anyone an explanation that you don’t feel comfortable to give. ♥️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Kendra!

[@shanonnunn4128]

So perfectly said…

[@Gjigfvniyf]

I love the comment about the canned wine- small joys are so important to enjoying life

[@spye007]

I am concerned about you Chana. You have such a lovely way about you. I hope that everything has sorted itself out. Hugs from Canada!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Susan 💜 I’ll explain everything soon and you’ll understand

[@heatherwiner2883]

Your sukkah is beautiful. Happy you are doing better!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜

[@marjoriequirke893]

I really love your "bloopers " at the end and hearing your very cute kids voices. Their questions and comments from off screen are so sweet, love the way you artfully include them but keep their privacy, your a really good Mammy 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate all of what you said!!!

[@marjoriequirke893]

@@jaroffireflies your welcome! Hope you are feeling a little better, love the fact you choose to be joyful and happy we need more of you in our beautiful world x

[@jaroffireflies]

@@marjoriequirke893 Aw thank you 💖

[@karobythell4425]

As I was spreading my cream cheese on my bagel this morning and setting my tray ( a lovely habit I got from watching you ) you were very much on my mind . And I pondered that the thing I most love about your channel is your authenticity . You are a bubbly and joyful person , but there are ups and downs in our lives . Please dont ever feel you have to be upbeat if youre not feeling that way . Thats the pattern of life & everyone experiences it . Just know Im so happy to be one of your viewers and be taken along with you for these part of your life . Hang in there dearheart , if you need it take a break . We'll wait for you . Shalom & big hug from NZ

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 💜 I greatly appreciate your kind and heartfelt words 💜💜💜

[@jackiesnowangel]

Thinking and praying for you and yours.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜

[@melissah2990]

Absolutely love your videos! I’m a Catholic, working, mom of one; your videos give so much insight into where we come from and I can’t tell you how much I’ve been enjoying them! Thank you for this gift!

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! I am so happy to hear that!

[@cathielamson9232]

We do not need an explanation if you do not wish to do it. I am just glad to hear you and your family are well.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so very kind and i appreciate that! I do want to share, It's an important topic to me that I definitely want to talk about.

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Hi Hannah… I just wanted to chime in and say hello. I love your videos. As a non-Jew I love how welcoming and informative they are. I found you through the homeschool angle and stuck around because I just love you and your positive personality. I know very little about Jewish holidays but your sukkot prep is so familiar to me… the decorating and cooking and excitement is not unlike our family Christmas. I love seeing how alike different religions and cultures are. I wish more people could see how much more alike we all are rather than different 💙

[@jaroffireflies]

Hello and thank you! I’m so glad you stuck around :) It’s so nice that you are here! Yes, we put a similar prep into Sukkot as far as decorating and food etc :)

[@marthaaliceallen8711]

Men make great cooks, tho they often use every pan, towel, utensil and surface in the room.. gotta love 'em

[@jaroffireflies]

Yesssss that’s so true!!! But I don’t mind :) I’d rather clean than cook almost any day :)

[@anitahernandez6787]

Hi there Hannah, You are amazing thank you for sharing your holidays with us. Take care.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@idmouse]

This is such a fun enlightening channel. Thank you for being you.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@MsMubarra]

you are an amazing woman and mom. My prayers and love to you and your family.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!!!

[@CherylNoe]

Shaking my head... Why would someone give a thumb down? You and your family traditions are delightful to watch!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊 you are so kind :)

[@chloenicol2597]

We're all rooting for you.You're a wonderful soul,and a light to many. Whatever happened,I pray 🙏 you're guided through it.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 💜

[@Fran-tl6bx]

Just a little dishwasher story, it’s just the 2 of us, takes forever to fill it. We had this house built and the builder did not offer the one with the bottom part that pulls out for small families. I don’t even think it was made then, we built this house 10 years ago and rented it knowing we would eventually be moving. I think next year we will put our dishwasher in a rental we own and buy the one that has the bottom part for small families, when everyone is here ( which has not happened in 2 years due to covid) I really miss my boys ( men) but they will always be my babies and Daughter-in-law that we love as a daughter. Have a great holiday.💜

[@jaroffireflies]

@@Fran-tl6bx Aw thank you for sharing! I hope you get to have your family over soon 💜

[@iceeyes8275]

You really are loved by us all and your strength is unprecedented! You bring joy and happiness into everything you do, despite what you may be going through! I hope your holiday was wonderful and the decorations looked bright and cheery! You are in my thoughts! Much love!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 💜 I really appreciate you!

[@sk36271]

Your teapot is sooo cute! Have a wonderful rest of Sukkot and Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah! May your year be sweet filled with blessings!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@rmakids]

In the east we had great weather for sukkot this year. So often it's either winter coat weather or raining! We traditionally use corn stalks for the schach. I don't know anyone else that does, but we like it. I hope you had a good holiday.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad y’all had great weather!!! That really makes the holiday more fun :)

[@inthedaysstillleft1257]

Thank you. Your beautiful table and care in preparations are so heartwarming! Your children must have inherited your wonderful crafting and homemaking skills, as their decorations are beautiful! It's a great blessing to get this glimpse into the life of a woman whose life is centered on HaShem, her family, and her community. Sending prayers for a most wonderful Sukkot.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! 💖 I appreciate your kind words

[@heavenlane570]

May your holiday be joyful and you are at peace with your recent struggles. I found your channel just recently and have been binge watching. I work as a psychotherapist and my days can be hard. I find watching your videos over my lunch give me some peace and puts me back in balance. Thank you for your content and realness!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear that my channel gives you some reprieve 💜

[@stephaniewaterhouse3992]

Chag Sameach! Glad Sukkot prep went well. Those decorations are amazing. My daughter made paper chains last December that are still hanging on our homeschool bookcase as well as in her room and it brings me joy every time I see it. I hope you find continued joy through this season 💜

[@jaroffireflies]

I love that you kept the paper chains! 💖💖💖

[@JM-wg3wt]

I’ve started to binge all of your videos. I love learning about different cultures. Wishing you and your family all the best 😀

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@Janella_Ice_Ice_Baby]

Hi Chana, On occasion in this one, I felt like I could see the start of almost tears. You and your family are in my family's prayers. Socially distant, non-creepy, virtual hugs!! -Janel

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! It was a hard week that culminated in a really hard day. I appreciate you!

[@jillefeldme9452]

Sukkot was a favorite time when I was a teenager. Our USY group would make a great “Sukka-mobile “ on the back of a pick up truck. Each night we would ride around and celebrate with different families in the congregation. It was a blast!

[@jaroffireflies]

How fun! What a great memory!

[@Gonetomars]

Chag Sukkot Sameach! Paper chains, fairy lights, and sunflowers have been our favourite decorations this year. It is still quite warm here and, amazingly, has been dry all week, so we have actually managed to eat in our sukkah almost every meal. We also got the telescope out and saw Jupiter with four of its moons. Definitely one of my favourite holidays.

[@jaroffireflies]

That’s so cool!!! I’m hoping to get out soon to see things like that through our telescope. I might even match my daughters excitement lol

[@lindseybearden8914]

We all love you and completely understand. Take your time and don’t tell us until YOUR ready! I hope you have a great day

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Lindsey!

[@diannamcbride1607]

Hannah, thank you so much for sharing about the preparation for Sukkot. My husband and I have studied about the different Jewish feasts and holidays in a publication from The Friends of Israel so I already had an idea about Sukkot, but seeing it in your video has helped me so much. I'm one who learns better visually. I just want you to know also, that I have prayed many many times for you since your last video. My heart was sad to know that something had happened that obviously hurt you deeply. Thank you for sharing that you and your family are okay. Hugs, Dianna

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad this helped you! Definitely check out my other two Sukkot videos that I linked to in the description box for more.

[@camillelcr1553]

Hi Chana! Great video as always, I’m glad to see you’re doing a bit better 🥰 I’ll probably go watch your previous videos on Sukkot so I can understand what it’s about a bit more, but I still definitely enjoyed this video! Love the decorations your kids made, it’s so cool to see kids being involved in their religious holidays 🥺 I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday ❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you kindly! Enjoy the older videos! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@conniezakhary321]

I am learning so much about Jewish holidays. Thanks for sharing. The decorations look so pretty.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome! And thank you!

[@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534]

I’m jewish and also love praying and blessing the food before eating makes it more pure and I’m more blessed.

[@ayronsmama05]

Your beautiful self has become one of those who have channels that I give a thumbs up before watching! Thank you and Gods amazing Blessings and wonders to yourself and beautiful family! Marilyn from Tennessee

[@jaroffireflies]

Aw thank you so much Marilyn! 💖

[@arleneg1271]

Everything is so pretty and I am sure the children are proud of the decorations they made themselves! It is very cool here in Alabama today and it is so refreshing! Do not apologize for the fan! We southerners totally understand:) I am glad to hear you are doing better. Enjoy your holidays!

[@jaroffireflies]

It is much cooler here in Texas today too! The kids are super proud :) Every time someone new comes in he sukkah, my son says “guess who made ALL the paper chains!?” It’s so cute!

[@nancyayala2217]

You’re an amazing woman wife and mother. Please enjoy your holidays!!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Nancy!

[@heatherinparis]

Hi Channa....I'm so sorry something happened that upset you over Yom Kippur and hope that you are finding the means to put it behind you far enough to be able to enjoy the next steps into your holidays. Traumatic events are bad enough on their own and when they are associated with landmarking things like sacred events that just makes them so much harder doesn't it. Although I am VERY far away up here in Canada please know that I am holding you and your family close to my heart on a daily basis and offer you what comfort and support that I can.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Heather! I greatly appreciate you!

[@irenemathieson4229]

Thank you for sharing your holidays with us. I so enjoy your happiness and smiles.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so welcome and thank you!

[@roseyc.5846]

Chana, it's always a pleasure to watch your holiday prepations, or, even just cleaning, lol. My late husband, G-d rest him, loved cooking for the holidays, although we are not Jewish. I adore seeing all your traditions. Thanks for sharing; wishing you all many blessings! Rosemarie 💖

[@jaroffireflies]

Thanks Rosemarie :) Always so nice to hear from you!

[@patriciagreene5842]

I see your pain and sadness and please take my thoughts and prayers with you. It speaks volumes that you try to keep up for your family❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Patricia 💜

[@patriciagreene5842]

@@jaroffireflies ❤️

[@ginnyburley9552]

There is not a single one of us who hasn’t had to deal with something difficult that happened and needs to be kept private while life goes on. You are fortunate to have these holidays and your family that connect you with the larger meaning of life and of joy.

[@jaroffireflies]

Very true ❤️

[@lesleywhite6285]

Thanks for sharing your life and faith so freely with us Chana. I am so glad you are feeling better and hope you and your beautiful family are enjoying Sukkot. Sending my best wishes all the way from Australia. 😊👋🏻

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! And hello from around the world in Texas 👋🏻

[@amyaias.alagoa]

Your outfit is really nice! I like 👍🤩 The first outfit

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@thecatlady6]

Your sukkah looks beautiful!! Love the decorations! Chabad doesn't do decorations; I forget why. I grew up with decorations. We'd make them in school for either the sukkah at the shul or we could bring them home for our family's sukkah. I miss them and, if one day I build my own sukkah, I will probably have decorations again. You chose great presents for your children! I am so glad they are enjoying them! I'm glad you and your family are okay but I'm going to continue to keep all of you in my prayers. In my heart, I still can't shake the feelings of concern. I know you want to focus on the joy of Sukkos and that's great. Sending virtual hugs and lots of love! Please don't feel pressured to share. We have so much rejoicing to do especially next week with Simchas Torah! Chag Sukkot Sameach (or, as we say, Good Yom Tov or Gut Yontif)!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh wow! I didn’t know Chabad didn’t do decorations in the sukkah! So interesting! I’ll have to ask my friend who is a Chabad rebbetzen. Thank you for your kind words! Hope you are having a wonderful Sukkot!

[@desiriecolon4770]

Love your teapot 🫖 and the black dress you had on in this video I’m a Big fan of your videos ❤️ Stay strong …I have you and your family in my prayers 🙏🏼

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@1minigrem]

You are in my thoughts and prayers. You are so positive, a real inspiration. I hope your holiday is full of joy.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 💜

[@karenhill1739]

Hi Chana, loved the video and your holiday preparations. I remember making paper chains at school. I am so glad that you have had some better nights sleep. Look after yourself and you family. Enjoy your holidays. Sending love and hugs from the UK.

[@jaroffireflies]

Me too! We made paper chains in school also :) It’s a super fun project:)

[@oxymom2002]

I hope your holiday is wonderful. I love the decorations the children made. They make the space so joyful. 💜

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! I agree, such a joyful space!

[@catherinenunan3584]

I just wanted to say that you must be a kindred spirit, given your comment about stickers and 'who can resist them'. I hand write a lot of letters to family and pen friends in Australia and overseas and the letters and envelopes are always decorated with stickers - fun, cute, elegant, tacky, whatever my vibe for that letter. I think they bring cheer and a smile. I think that my heart would be happy too if I was going to be spending my week in such a colourful and welcoming space that my kids had helped make. Bless you all and I send my biggest Aussie hug your way.

[@jaroffireflies]

I’ll even send a bill in the mail with wasabi tape 😂 Thank you for your kind words 💖

[@Belushi87]

the decorations look great.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!

[@MediocreComedian]

Such a treat to see you Chana, and to know that you and your family are okay. Very happy to hear that you got four nights of great sleep. Quite an accomplishment for a mother of 3 children! It's so interesting to learn of your holidays and the different ways that you celebrate each one. Having lived most of my life in the south (including Texas) I had to laugh a little when you said "it's cooler but still very hot". I can so appreciate that. Humidity can still make fairly decent temps hard to bear. Take care, and I hope your holidays are wonderful. 🥰

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! Yes, you get it being in the south! It’s like wow it dropped ten degrees but it’s still 85 with no breeze 😂

[@teutonic7113]

I’m enjoying the outtakes at the end!

[@jaroffireflies]

yay! I really enjoy including those :)

[@ginnymerwin2792]

I enjoy your videos so much, and I am always looking forward to your next video and your beautiful smile! I worry that you look a bit sad at times in this video, and I send prayers that you will soon be OK, and that everything will be well. I love all the colorful decorations that your children made! Colorful papers and lots of stickers are the best!! Enjoy your holiday!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜 I am still sad but getting better every day

[@karenhopper1691]

So very happy to see your smiling face. You are always joyful when you bake and it does put a sparkle in your eye, or that could be those 8 hours of sleep you have been getting! The decorations are perfect and fun! I love how many times you said you are happy, wonderful! Bloopers are super cute!!!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much Karen 💖

[@marthaaliceallen8711]

Loved the Sukkah. The kitchen...not so much. Ha ha. Glad to see your smile. Prayers continue.

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol ya that was a mess! It looks much better now and the delicious food my husband created made it totally worth it!

[@hollerinannes7780]

I’m also rejoicing with you over 8 full hours of sleep! I have the worst insomnia and never sleep, and recently got a full 8 hours two nights in a row. I was a shocked and happy lol. It’s a Sukkos Miracle lol.

[@jaroffireflies]

A Sukkot miracle indeed! And it was soooo needed also! I am very grateful :) I hope you get a reprieve from your insomnia soon! That is something I deal with often.

[@spyfyre]

Happy that you're better - you radiate such joy and warmth through your videos - and it was very telling that something heavy had happened at the end of your last video. Sending you and your family good thoughts! :)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜

[@elsageldhof7403]

Your children are so helpful,you have trained them well.Have a good time on your holiday.Love and good wishes to you and your family.

[@jaroffireflies]

You are so kind Thank you!

[@tettivestberg2989]

I’m really impressed of your son’s patience with the paper chain 💕 it looked nice all of it.

[@jaroffireflies]

He was soooo into it!

[@zenamorgan1754]

I am so glad to hear that you happiness and family. To focus on the holiday. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so kindly ❤️

[@myboyzr2]

The Sukkot looks beautiful! Your children did a wonderful job with the decorations! It’s good to see you happy and smiling 😁 I wanted to share what happened today…my husband took me to a vegan restaurant while we were out running errands. Before we left I used their restroom. To my surprise, there was a two handled picture on the sink! I smiled…because of you I knew exactly what it was. I was touched that the restaurant thought of the Jewish patrons! Be well Chana, enjoy the holiday!

[@jaroffireflies]

So cool! I bet you were in a kosher restaurant! It can be pretty easy for a vegan restaurant to be kosher :)

[@myboyzr2]

@@jaroffireflies I agree! It’s a great restaurant too! I immediately thought of you!

[@ambercasey9275]

Im am glad your situation is better. My husband and I have a Jewish family as friends. Yesterday we had to help them because they can't adjust the heating in the house. I also had to get the weather for them. There was also something forgot in the car, It's a great honor to learn and help

[@jaroffireflies]

That is so kind of you to help! What wonderful friends you guys are :)

[@Tzippi]

I moved from a huge Jewish area back to the country and there is not a Shul near and I drive once a month to get kosher food. I ran across your channel, and I want to thank you so much for sharing your life. I feel at home watching your vids! I wish you nothing but simchas! B”H

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@xqzan]

To watch your videos is part of my happy me-time. Have a wonderful day and wishing you a joyful Sukkot

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much!

[@ameliahunt9609]

I absolutely love your decorations this year they are so colorful and happy! You kiddo’s did an awesome job making them. Y’all will be in my prayers.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you and thank you!

[@amypearsall]

Love the beauty I see, and feel, in your videos. Finding your videos has helped me in my own faith walk.

[@jaroffireflies]

Amazing! Thank you so much for telling me that

[@debbiepitcher9806]

Your dress and hair covering was pretty for Sukkot, love how you showed what the children had for the holiday without showing their faces. I look forward to your videos, may God bless you and your family.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Debbie 💖

[@feliciafisher3748]

Thanks for letting us know you and your family are alright. Enjoy the holiday.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :)

[@shanonnunn4128]

So glad to see you ❤️❤️❤️… I’m glad to see your puppy too, I thought maybe he was sick or…you know…

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank G-d Bella is totally fine 💖

[@shanonnunn4128]

@@jaroffireflies thank goodness… you know our minds… did another women knock on the door? Did Bella pass? Did your daughter decide she was never going to wear a skirt again? Pure silliness… I can see by this video that it was none of those things ❤️. However, did you add another candle 😢😔😢💔? I’m going to stop thinking….

[@jaysondavis7064]

Chana, I am so glad to see that you are feeling better and that your “sparkle” is back. Choosing joy always helps! I love your decorations!!! Do special and beautiful-even more so because your children made them. And the fact that your husband was so happy to see them makes them even more beautiful and special. To have a “taste of home” is always a blessing. I pray your week long holiday is full of blessings. I feel like we are a family here and we are here to support and encourage you as much as you encourage us. Also, your hair covering is absolutely beautiful!!! So elegant looking! And the color is so very pretty. Many blessings, Shawn:)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Shawn! You always say the nicest things and I always look forward to your comments :)

[@jaysondavis7064]

You are so welcome! I always look forward to your videos!

[@hundo9314]

So cool the kids get toys . This is a special Jewish month. Kids decorated cute. Enjoy your night's.🌴💐

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 😊

[@gloriaspicer4561]

I so enjoy your videos. I look for to learning about your faith . You are a bright light in my week .

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! That’s so kind of you to say :)

[@mcomeslast]

I pray everything is well. Love your sukkah!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 💜

[@gingerhammond6446]

You and your family are in my daily prayers...

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Ginger 💜

[@marilynryan7822]

Thank you for sharing your daily life. Hope you enjoy the holidays .You put so much into them🙏🏻🦋

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you :) It’s been wonderful so far!

[@annemcclelland5036]

Enjoyable video, glad your starting your holiday having fun. Cute that the kids are doing the decorations 🤗

[@jaroffireflies]

They love to help :) They had so much fun and are so proud of their contributions:)

[@jennbidwelledwardson2885]

Your Sukkah looks so joyful. Beautiful job all.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you!!!

[@karenhargreaves1646]

You make these videos look so easy. It’s only when you show the outtakes that I realise the trial and tribulations you face The faces you pull make me chuckle.

[@jaroffireflies]

Lol glad you enjoy the outtakes :) These videos definitely take a lot of work which I enjoy greatly

[@bridgetdraper5146]

I LOVE making decorations with children! I am elated you are feeling better! Everything looks so lovely! I envy your sleep! My autistic son broke his bed...again... So i gave him mine. Now I sleep on the floor...at least i am tone now. I will get myself another air mattress hopefully soon. Blessings upon your holidays! Can't wait to hear more! 🌻🍁

[@jaroffireflies]

Oh dear I hope you get a new bed soon! ❤️

[@bridgetdraper5146]

@@jaroffireflies once my daughter and son in law get their cats!! P.s. tone beyond belief at 50!

[@bridgetdraper5146]

@@jaroffireflies poor Luci!

[@clm2417]

Thank you once again for sharing your life with us. I enjoy it and learn so much. The best part are the outtakes. Children make everything better.

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you like the outtakes :) I really enjoy including those also :)

[@pilpelet100]

Happy to hear that you and your family are all okay. Only share when you're ready. You don't owe us anything. Chag Same'ach.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Ruth 💜 It’s definitely something that I want to talk about and I greatly appreciate your understanding and patience while I wait till I’m ready

[@barbarashames1372]

Everything looks lovely So glad you're back, but sorry you're hurting. 💙🙏

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜💜💜

[@lesleysterritt4123]

Thinking of you and your family. Your vlogs give me a lot of joy and peace.Please know that you are in my prayers I am a Scottish Protestant and love hearing about your culture.

[@lesleysterritt4123]

Forgot to mention that it's great your subscribers numbers are going through the roof.🌻

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so very much! I’m so happy to hear you are enjoying my vlogs :) ps I have Scottish ancestry (75% in my genealogy, not like a dna test lol) and am so very proud of that!

[@lesleysterritt4123]

I haven't done any DNA testing but I think I am Scottish through and through. All my family roots are from close by. A little side history note I am a descendant of John Paul Jones who founded your American Navy

[@MegaWelshie1]

My "Upbeat Gal's" back and it's lovely to see you joyful again....

[@jaroffireflies]

I’m doing my best :)

[@MegaWelshie1]

@@jaroffireflies I know you are hun. You're a lovely woman and I'm not the only one who thinks so and seeing you so upset was awful. Anyway enjoy SUKKOT with your lovely family . ..☺

[@amberlinamiller9023]

I absolutely adore your videos! I love how educational and fun they are. Learning is living!

[@jaroffireflies]

So glad you’re enjoying!

[@debra333]

Hi, sweet Chana! Your sukkah is absolutely beautiful! And I loved making paper chains when I was a kid. Something so satisfying about creating a statement piece in the decor! 😆 Please know that you and your beautiful family are in our prayers and blessings. Hugs. 🫂

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! Yes paper chains are awesome:)

[@luvsjudy]

Your Hardest Times Often Lead To The Greatest Moments Of Your Life…Keep Going…Tough Situations Build Stronger People In The End…All Your Followers Wishing You Love And Happiness For Your Family And You♥️💯

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 💖

[@Judy122550]

I think it is so beautiful surrounding everything with Sukkot the meaning all of it. The children did a beautiful job with the projects they made for the Sukkot. People that live in the big cities where do they put their Sukkot? Is it traditional that the men of the household help prepare the food for the special Holidays? Your husband is always cooking for them right along beside you as you do your baking & salads,even the children help . Thank you once again Have a lovely day .

[@jaroffireflies]

I don’t know how common it is that the men do all the cooking, probably more women do that but it’s not unusual for the men to do it :) In the city some people put the sukkah on a balcony or in a shared courtyard or in a parking space (not in a garage). They can also use the synagogue sukkah :)

[@clarisselsdc2558]

Hey Chana, or Vanakam as we say here in Tamil Nadu (India) ! It’s always so good to see you and learn more about your life as an orthodox jew. I do hope you’re okay, you seemed a little concerned and i pray everything you’re going through is going to go better soon ! Loads of love 😘

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

[@maisharahman539]

I LOVE the totes for gift giving instead of gift wrapping...I can't stand gift wrapping and I always forget gift bags, I'm going to sew up a bunch of those with novelty prints and re-use them with each kid. Thank you for sharing!

[@jaroffireflies]

Enjoy your gift bags!!! I do t know why this isn’t a more popular option! I have tried to cut down on waste in general and this was an easy switch :)

[@mamasuz]

And what a great way to use up the fabric stash that mysteriously grows ;)

[@jaroffireflies]

@@mamasuz exactly!

[@ingridarcher69]

Fab, Uplifting Video👌🥰. Focusing on Living in The Present is So Important, especially when we are processing things that may be difficult. The Wonderful, Unconditional Love of Beautiful Bella must be an Invaluable Bonus, too💫😍

[@jaroffireflies]

Absolutely!! Thank you :)

[@Cheyvi]

I hope you had a wonderful holiday! It looks like a lot of fun! Please do take care of yourself and your family! Sending love and hugs! ❤️❤️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much Kathryn! 💜

[@Cheyvi]

@@jaroffireflies ❤️❤️

[@andromacha83]

Hello Chana, I am so glad to see this new video of yours, and I am also happy to know that you and your family are doing fine. Like someone has already mentioned, please don't you feel obliged to provide explanations for things that go on in your personal life, more than what you feel like sharing. You don't owe us any explanation as a matter of fact. I certainly hope that things will improve for you whatever they may be and that you will soon put whatever happened aside and instead of just choosing joy, really feel joyful again. A big hug from your "friend" here in Italy!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it :) It is something that I want to share, I just want a little more distance from it first. Thank you for your patience and understanding and love 💜

[@tiagorman1553]

Chang Sameach😊. Your decorations are so cute and it’s lovely to see how creative your children are! Love all of the fruit😘

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much 😊

[@julieoliver3848]

Happy Thursday Chana and Family. I hope your day is great!

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much! And the same to you and yours!

[@lhernan301]

Thank you so much for sharing your holidays. Wishing you a joyful week.

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you Lora :)

[@amierikke6225]

Greetings Chana! I’ve been praying for you and your family. I hope your holidays were joyful. What ever is troubling you, you are strong and have your priorities right. Oh my that messy kitchen! My 4 yo grandson has that Paw Patrol watch and he loves it! 😍👍⌚️

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you 💜 And ya that mess lol it got cleaned up eventually lol

[@missytyrrell1]

Mum life, everywhere: 'Oh, I forgot where I was...' The sukkah looks lovely! 😊

[@jaroffireflies]

Yes!!! Lol and thank you 💖

[@couturehelvetica1261]

Hey Chana, as always - the video is such a joy to watch. Thank you so much for sharing! The new Sukkah looks fab, and the decorations are beautiful! Your outfit is also very beautiful - elegant and fun. I hope Sukkot is going amazingly well & you and your family are having a wonderful time. Two unrelated things I just need to add: the mornings meal tray you prepared looked wonderful & your craft room is stunning. Each time you film there it makes me want to go work on some of my craft projects :)

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment 💜 😊

[@tamiwallace7572]

Have been watching every day for a new video! So glad you posted today! Sending lots of love your way! ❤❤❤

[@jaroffireflies]

Thank you! I post on Monday’s and Thursday’s :)