TU B’SHVAT|| How We Celebrate The Jewish Holiday Of Tu B’shvat

[@sherryball960]

Dear lady, you are the most amazing woman I’ve ever seen!!! I never miss your videos and I’m not Jewish. You manage to work. Take wonderful care of your children and run your house like clockwork. You energy is limitless. You are truly specially blessed to be all that you are. Your family are the luckiest people on the planet. Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh my thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@littlebirdblue3181]

I agree 100%. I see her as being like the virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31: 10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. 13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. 14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. 15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. 16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. 17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. 18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. 19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. 20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. 21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. 23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. 24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. 25 Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. 26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. 29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. 30 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates. ❤️

[@rmatakovich]

@@littlebirdblue3181 She is certainly everything listed...

[@whoareyoutoaccuseme]

I know, I would have given anything to have a parent like that. Altho I'm sure she makes a lot of women feel like inadequate failures. I don't know how she does it all, it's like she has the power to stop time.

[@jimenaduarte7507]

l agree👏👏👏👏👏😁😁😁♥️♥️ Amazing 👏👏

[@michellehouston91]

Sonya you are a phenomenal woman, wife and mother... I'm not Jewish however watching your videos has really given me an appreciation for your lifestyle.. may the Most High God continue to bless and prosper your beautiful family

[@SonyasPrep]

🙏💕 Amen! Thank you so much

[@Everythingfreshandsassy]

Thank you for sharing! It’s a lot of work to not only cook for your family and prep the food but the video, edit and post. I appreciate the time that you put in to do all of this. The two fruit you weren’t sure about the first one was rambutan you peel it and it has a white fruit on the inside that’s like a grape. The yellow fruit was dragon fruit or what’s known as Pitaya. Thanks again for your video!

[@karenaltman6854]

Lovely vidio thda ks for shzring

[@Ozzie3356]

Shalom Sonya. As always I am blown away by your boundless energy creativity and love in everything you do. Proverbs Ch 31 woman. Her family rise up an call her blessed!

[@tracyscott2887]

Sonya your kids are growing up so fast! I’ve been watching you from the beginning and I can’t get over how much everything has changed for you! You deserve all the success on your channel with your wonderful family and amazing cooking!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Tracy, I have missed your comments ❤️

[@donnawatson845]

It was really nice to learn about this holiday in your culture! A great way to honor trees..and healthy foods!!

[@amariluna]

What a beautiful tradition. I love how the children can also get involved in the preparations. You've inspired me to make baklava for the first time.

[@carter394able]

So lovely to see. I did this with my class and it was so wonderful to experience. I'm not Jewish but really love the appreciation of what we have been provided by Hashem

[@mynamefamily7461]

Добрый день. Все красиво , вкусно , а главное , что мне понравилось, дети вседа рядом с мамой и все хотят помогать , лепить . Молодцы , дружная , красивая семья . 👍💐💝 Привет из Израиля . Диана

[@OpenSesame33]

You are such a good mommy! I love how confident and involved your kids are and I am in awe of how you manage this with everything else you do. Inspiring. What a wonderful way to pass on our Jewish knowledge and traditions.

[@ravitcohen1553]

it is so beautiful!!! Very fun to watch you..and the kids are so sweet! Sends you lots of love from Israel🇮🇱😘

[@EveDove77]

This is beautiful. Family is very important and to see your family sitting around the table, with the children listening to your husband explain the significance of the reason why you gather is priceless. I enjoy watching your videos. Shalom🕊

[@martinegosnet4928]

Bonjour Madame, Je regarde votre vidéo de France. Que D. vous garde, vous et vos enfants. Les fêtes sont toujours un beau moment à passer avec nos enfants et cela passe si vite. Un grand Shalom à vous et votre famille.

[@helenshack2838]

The first fruit you pointed to with red tentacles is called rambutan It’s very similar to a lychee fruit that has a central large looking sweet white grape inside when you peel off the exterior skin. The big yellow/orangey fruit that had a protective white net style covering appears be a yellow dragon fruit. If it has spikes on it it’s dragon fruit. If it did not than it would appear like papaya. Most dragon fruit have red colour exterior skin but it looks like you found one with a yellow variation. The interior white flesh with black little seeds are the same both both. All those exotic fruits are very delicious and nutritious too. Beautiful job on your tu beshvat table. So appetizing.

[@anitapayne]

Hi sonya thank u very much for sharing ur Jewish holiday with us,, ur amazing woman who goes all out around of Applause 👏 🙌 for everything ,, lm not Jewish but i love ur show ❤ 💗 💖 ♥ 💕 ,, God's blessings to u ,, keep it coming and keep it up 🤗 😊 ❤

[@psw47]

Happy TU B’SHVAT Sonya, and to your lovely family a little late but still heartfelt! Beautiful celebration indeed.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much!

[@vishnuku6578]

Very Nice. I am an Indian citizen. I like Jews, Especially Your GOD YAHWA. YAHWA is the powerful GOD. Your messiah will come soon. May GOD bless you.

[@kcloufarm]

So appreciated you leaving the sound on while your kiddos were cooking, we grandmas love to hear those sweet voices ❤

[@michellemarano2201]

Wow! This was creative and beautiful. I enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. Another delightful evening of learning!🍎🍏🍇🥭🍍🍌🍊🍑🍓🫐🍐💖

[@at7824]

I loooove love your videos. I wish you can post every day 🥰💖

[@nancylombera978]

Hi Sonya! New to your channel! Love how your kids are learning to share and also love all the detail of celebrating this Jewish Holiday! Thank you for letting us be apart of your special holiday celebration ! Shalom❤

[@virginiadouglas9449]

My dad's dad was jewish so therefore im very much interested in their way of life thank you Sonya

[@dasarismitha3738]

it's amazing to see this holiday fall on Jan 17, my birthday (am a vegetarian Christian!). The only wish i make to my family is that if they want to celebrate my birthday, let it be a vegetarian one! i feel so blessed that God has already taken care of it (at least this year)!! God is wonderful always!

[@hananelbakouri1666]

I really love you’re vlogs❤️❤️, greetings from a morrocan muslim lady from the Netherlands! ❤️🌸

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you for watching

[@hananelbakouri1666]

@@SonyasPrep ❤️❤️

[@sheteg1]

Baklava looks heavenly ! I live in a predominantly Greek neighbourhood in Toronto, the bakeries always have awesome baklava. But now I can make it myself thx to you. 👍. Keep posting. Love your videos.

[@johannaaleman9082]

GOD bless your beatiful family sonya,your Kids looks they having fun with this activity,happy 🌳🌴celebration.thank you sonya for sharing too all your delicious cooking 😍🇮🇱.GOD BLESS all jew family😍

[@jmw1333]

Thank so much for this! You’ve inspired me to celebrate Tu B’shvat much more than just buying a pre made fruit tray. Next year, G-d willing.

[@SonyasPrep]

I noticed that this holiday was really hard for everyone to get into, so tried my best to make it as fun as possible this year.

[@jmw1333]

And so you did! I loved the entire family participating and enjoying. Mr. Prep’s table setting enhanced the amazing food. And your kiddies’ excitement was precious.

[@arcticcat7142]

I have to try making my baklava like you did yours! It looks so much easier and you got more servings than I do. I have been incorporating many cultures, holidays/feast/celebrations, countries in our various menus and use it not only as a reason to celebrate but to teach (especially our foster and adoptive children who haven’t been exposed to other society and religion and culture) it introduces new foods and new ideas. I enjoy every nut seed and fruit that you used. I like having them help me, most of the time. I can’t wait to use your ideas for the next Tu B’shvat! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and celebrations with us, teaching us!

[@AtHomeByTheCreek]

I made your Baklava! It is delicious! I had to stop myself from eating a whole roll! Also, my daugher is gluten free, so I made some with ONLY the nut filling (I used all walnuts", and I just shaped them into mini logs. No gluten. :)

[@hbrandiss]

The small red fruit with the hairy spikes is called Rambutan. It is a fruit that is native to Southeast Asia. It’s very delicious. You just peel the same way as an orange and inside is white flesh and a seed. Just eat the white flesh and it’s sweet. I’m happy to see you have it along with other fruits. My mom is from Thailand and my dad is American. I come from a half-Jewish/Christian background.

[@marialaguer4871]

Oh wow. I did not know about this holiday. Thank you for opening your home and traditions to us ❤️🤗

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure, thank you for watching

[@wafflequeen4265]

I love learning about your traditions!

[@caperusa1925]

💜 Sonya your videos are filled with ssooo much love I tear up 💜

[@SM-2gmnl]

The small hair like red fruit is called rambutan! I used to eat in India when i was little. Also Thank you for sharing with us Sonya!

[@נוריתאנקוה]

היי סוניה נעים מאוד להכירך, שמי נורית ואני מישראל, "ארץ הקודש", בימים האחרונים התוודעתי אלייך,את מדהימה כמו כן משפחתך בס"ד, את מצליחה להעביר את קלילותך בעשיה בתבשילייך, ואכן ניתן לקבל ממך עצות ,אני בשלנית ואופה מצויין, כך לדבריי משפחתי ומכריי, ובכל זאת את אלופה ,ד' ישמרך מכל משמר בהצלחה חברה חדשה ויקרה שבת מבורכת לכם משפחה יקרה.🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@leah1tee367]

How lovely to see your little ones helping you, bless them. It reminds me of when my now-adult children were small.

[@jacquelinestrand6283]

I remember baking/cooking with my kids (they are grown now) and the little squabble your kids did made me laugh because it brought back memories.❤️

[@margaritacarrion1255]

Very.beautiful tradition, I loved your table. Thank you!

[@christinafoster1922]

This is really lovely. I've never heard of this holiday. Thank you for sharing and teaching us about it!

[@carolinebelma-tamsot9159]

Thanks for sharing these great ideas for the holidays ! I will definitely try the chocolate tree next year 😊 Love watching your videos from Jerusalem !

[@DCL26]

Oh Sonya, I just love how the young ones are so excited and come together in preparation for the family holiday. Very creative and beautiful table and decorations. 👍👍👍 Thank you, Everyone!

[@karenherman8653]

Our Rabbi did a wonderful sedar on zoom this year. We were able to download the Haggadah and we had a beautiful sedar on line. Your table is magnificent. Thanks for sharing.

[@pamelaabettis7225]

Thank you for sharing your life & culture as an Orthodox Jew. I was raised in an area of the country where there were very few Jewish people and the ones (3) where not practicing Jews. Its all so interesting and delightful!

[@sheteg1]

Oh ! Forgot to say your daughters are so beautiful 🤩

[@tonyatucciclark2195]

I am just blown away by you and your family. Thank you for sharing. I so miss my children being little and doing magical projects with them.

[@yelnats61]

Your kids are amazing. Leave the sound on more. I wanted to hear what your husband was explaining

[@ReneeRobinsonOfficial]

The “small hairy fruits” are rambutans. So tasty!!!! Beautiful spread! Thanks for sharing ♥️

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you for clarifying

[@ReneeRobinsonOfficial]

@@SonyasPrep they’re one of my favs! ☺️ glad you had a lovely time celebrating 🥳

[@Nothingbutthevoid1]

More more more videos !! I was thinking I want to try your challa this week, I go into goodwill and first thing I see is a gorgeous wood and silver challa board for 2 dollars. If this Is not a sign, I don’t know what is! I live in a tiny town in Pennsylvania so finding anything Jewish is a rarity !

[@SonyasPrep]

How lovely, truly a sign. Hope you enjoy making it.

[@O.Sea.D]

טו בשבט הגיע חג לאילנות רון בלב ואת ביד ✨💚

[@orland0110]

Happy Tu B'shvat Sonya! Everything in this video looks so delicious. You always put so much effort into your cooking recipes and you are unbelievably talented, it is just amazing!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@lyndaalterio1027]

I absolutely love this video and the interaction with your children and of course your wonderful husband. You are such a fantastic wife and mother and boy what a cook!!! Many Blessings for you and your beautiful family, dear Sonja!! Everything looks amazing!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Lynda

[@EllasTastyWorld]

Love the chocolate tree bark idea, will make with my kids ❤❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Im sure they will love it, have fun kiddos

[@articufixrubin3106]

Sonya, you are so special- not only did you create special memories for your precious kiddos- but you invited the entire family of klal YISRAEL along. Thank you dear sister

[@raissagrinman7176]

Йофи,красота.Всегда приятного аппетита и хорошего настроения. Шалом миИсраэель.

[@yaffadonath953]

Amazing how much patients you have. Lucky children. Everything looks gorgeous.

[@odilegabayengel4192]

Eshet Chayil.... You are the epitome of it. May you and your family be blessed, always

[@SonyasPrep]

Amen, Thank you

[@shewhocreatesherself]

Wow! I love this! What a beautiful holiday! 🌳🌲🌴

[@claudiachurch4285]

Your children are adorable, I love watching them cook with their mom in the kitchen, brings so many nice memories when i cooked with mine

[@shainazion4073]

You could try to grow the fruits from the seeds indoors, the passionfruit, pomegranate, citrus, etc. The kids would enjoy watching them grow.

[@kathyhester3066]

Thank you for caring enough to share your family's traditions. Thank you for explaining what Tu B'Shvat is & why you celebrate it.

[@SonyasPrep]

Our pleasure!

[@ציפיחזן-פ8ב]

סוניה יקרה, עוקבת אחרייך מארנו הקדושה. אשת חיל!! כל הכבוד לך! הרבה נחת!

[@noreenalexander3836]

that was such a beautiful family celebration, I learnt something new today! You are blessed with a quiet, spirit and I loved the chocolate trees your kiddies decorated.

[@Chayasara508]

Oh God, how beautiful your decoration was. You should have a venue decoration company for Bas Mitzvah weddings, Brit Mila birthdays for all Jewish party occasions, you have very good taste for everyone, which makes it beautiful. Wow, I love your recipe, your decorations.

[@claires1177]

Sonya, what a beautiful holiday! Thank you for sharing. The kids are growing so wonderfully! Blessings to all of you.

[@rikim1693]

I love Baklava. And pistachios. My kitchen motto Clean as you go .

[@marybee4734]

SONYA THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIEDO WITH US LIKE THE WAY THE CHILDREN HELP YOU IN THE KITCHEN EVERYTHING LOOKS SO GOOD 👍🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝

[@luciamancini9518]

Hi Sonya omg absolutely amazing the look of your children their eyes sparkle and your husband great decorations this holiday is amazing thank you Sonya for your hard work very well appropriated ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much!

[@zanelemtenga9117]

Wow my dear...u are an amazing momma bear....and the way u respect your religion is so honorable

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Sonja, that's the problem with where I live in Indiana - I cannot find phyllo dough anywhere in the supermarkets. It was so easy to get when I lived in Chicago and I loved making Baklavah and a lot of the greek recipes with spinach and feta cheese - I won't even try to spell or pronounce what they are but they are absolutely delicious!

[@angelsarrived2642]

Very nice presentation to explain our holiday and activities. G-D Bless

[@tonaperez60]

Me gusta como educas a tus hijos.

[@adiadi3855]

בן פורת יוסף! משפחה לתפארת. ה' ישמור אותכם. את אשה מדהימה.

[@jgdays2439]

Your children are adorable , and you are so patient with them . Happy holiday !

[@SonyasPrep]

I do my best. Some days are better than others lol

[@brachadinashimonova6607]

TU BI SHEVAT SAMEJAH 🎉🎉🌍🌍🥐💐🕎🕎🎁🍇

[@ghyslainebouchereau1000]

Merci Sonia. Benedictions a toute la famille🙏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Nimmalapudi.ChamuNarendar3366]

Im become fan.🥰😍🥰for you sister

[@lv143582]

😄 the kids are the sweetest. I have to let you know that I’ve baked my first pastry filled with lamb, rice, onions, carrots, garlic and cranberries. I will send you a picture on Instagram. It was a show stopper. Super delish. My husband asked me if we were celebrating something and he had forgotten. 😂😂. I served it with broccoli. Super easy to make. This recipe will go into the bi-weekly standard menu . Brilliant idea with the tree activity. BRILLIANT. COPYING THAT TOO 😅

[@lacyhay9022]

This was truly amazing. The one time the kids enjoy playing with food. Everything looked amazing. I bet the house smelled so good from everything. Take care and have a blessed day 💖

[@Batelmarciano]

וואו! מהממת, סרטונים מעניינים את מייצרת! ואיזה רעיון יפה עץ השוקולד שהילדים קישטו! ❤❤❤

[@bpcj4891]

This was so beautiful. I love how you don't sound pretentious like some "Mommy" videos. The chocolate bark trees were such a great idea!!

[@bpcj4891]

Also, you made that baklava look so easy, I may just have to try that one of these days lol!

[@annamacdonald6738]

Such a beautiful educational holiday. Thanks for sharing with us x

[@SonyasPrep]

Our pleasure!

[@kaye6208]

Beautiful tradition 🌿❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

💕💕

[@LauraGonzalez-iv8qs]

Hi you are a very good speaker explain things very well and you have great enthusiasm and great dedication

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you! 😃

[@anitapayne]

Hi sonya H r u'll doing this Saturday nite I enjoy watching ur little darling 😘 in the kitchen , it also reminds me of me growing up with my mom ,, everything looks absolutely beautiful delicious and delightful,, Around of Applause 👏 for the fantastic work ❤ 👏 💖 😘 💙 keep it up my dear , keep it up

[@pamferguson1870]

So enjoyable to watch. I love seeing videos of you and your children. This might be very random, but would you ever consider doing any videos where you and your child/children are learning Jewish prayers or you explaining a Jewish holiday, etc.?

[@كبيرةزمراني]

الله يوفقك ويحفظ لك الصغار يارب.🌺🌺🌺

[@janetsides1796]

You absolutely amaze me.

[@SonyasPrep]

🙈 thank you

[@bridgetdraper5146]

The red spiky ball looking fruit is called rambutan. You cut the outer red part, peel off, eat the inner white, discard the pit from your mouth.

[@itaobyrneokeeffe7908]

Magnificent Sonya.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@annak1371]

Oh, that looks so fun!

[@ZaheerKhan54556]

I love your 🧡family...🤎Your children are very beautiful.. 🤍🤍

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much 😊

[@virginiadouglas9449]

We put peanut butter in the prunes and they taste very nice. You should try it Sonya if you have not yet done it..happy happy bless you

[@vickinoeske1154]

Lovely. Hubby did a good job on the tablescape.

[@gabrielemillot4397]

je vous félicite pour toute la passion, la patience et l amour dont bous.inondez vos enfants. félicitations.

[@lesliewallace886]

Absolutely adorable.

[@SonyasPrep]

💕

[@laverite1050]

Your kids are in culinary school! Such a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing how you celebrate Tu B'shvat. I wish I would have watched this when my kids were young.

[@oluwapelumidada8408]

Madam are you nurse ? I was watching this video and running through some of your other videos and saw nurse. Weldone my professional colleague. Love your video, I love Jews ✡

[@SonyasPrep]

Hi! Yes I am a registered nurse 💕

[@Miriam5718]

Making wonderful memories for your kiddos. Mazal Tov.

[@martamoran3418]

Beautiful 😍

[@sonyajeffkaisabenjaminsuem885]

I always love and enjoy your cookings and seeing your family life too!!! But I first of all praise God for it's watching your videos that have truly have helped me to really prepare for our shabbat here in New Zealand. May God continue to bless you and your lovely family and your cooking episodes too. Love you all Sonya!!! XO

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your message. It brought a smile to my face.