My Son’s UPSHERIN | Chalakah | Jewish Life and Traditions | Orthodox Jewish Mom (Jar of Fireflies)
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Today my son is having his upsherin! Also called a chalakah, this Jewish ceremony is popular within Orthodox Jewish circles. In this ceremony, we cut his hair and he begins wearing a kippah / yarmulka and tzitzit. Due to the pandemic, it's a small affair at home, with family watching through video chats. I also sew a kippah in this video!
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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What do you think of the Upsherin tradition?
I love it! And the wisdom of your youngest child sounds like something my younger brother would say. Congratulations!
@@megangarten2115 thank you 😊💜
I love it!
I really love how so many things are celebrated in your faith. Not only the celebration but the tradition and sweet intentions behind them. I just don't know if I could have waited until 3 with my boys they both had a shock of super thick, dark hair at birth. Then it went blonde and the curls came in, and it had to be cut regularly from about 5 months on. My mother used to cut it and the only problem we had was that they used to go to sleep on us, because it was so relaxing to them.
Haha .....my son is 5 1/2 and still says the same thing .....or shall I say allows me to say it......that he's big but he's only 'mommys baby'.
“I’m your baby, but I’m a big boy!” ❤️ How to melt a mamma’s heart in one sentence.
Thanks for sharing about the upsherin. What a sweet way to make a memory.
So very glad that you enjoyed :) Thank you so much for watching!
I know this is an older video but I hadn't seen it before. I love his response "I'm you baby but I'm a big boy." 💝 My daughter who's 31 now always told me she's always be my baby no matter how old she got. Your family is lovely, Chana.
Mazal tov. May he grow to be a mensch and a Torah Jew who rejoices in the beauty of Yiddishkeit. Much love!!💕
Amen! Thank you!
Amen! All of this, yes. Mazel tov!
@@ImazABoss thank you!!!
He can say his dog ate his first one! Funnier than eating his homework 😆. What a great sport you are to have the patience and good naturedness to just roll with it and make more. M&Ms were a great idea! Congratulations to your baby big boy.
Thanks Jenna!
Oh my. This one pulls at the heart strings. From way he was eating those M&M’s I say the Torah will be delicious to this little one his whole life❤
Thank you Marley ❤
I just love to hear your laugh!
What a great tradition. ❤️
My baby boys are now 6’ and 6’5” and 32 & 34 years old, but they are still my boys!
I love traditions! This is a wonderful one. Mt daughter gave herself her first haircut.😂😂😂
I love how you called your sons babies.
I have an 18 year old Marine. She may have all of that training under her belt, but she will always be my baby!
His answer to the baby or big boy question was the best!!
I totally agree 🥰
Soooooo cute!! Your sewing skills are very good🎉
Aw thank you Maribeth 😊
His daddy did a great job on the hair! I love that along the way there are traditional transitions for the children to take part. Always love your videos
Thanks so much! 😊
I think this tradition is beautiful!
I so enjoyed the little alphabet tradition where he loved the M&Ms! 🤗
I recall when I worked at The Ashkenazi Synagogue, there were familys' that attended with little boys and the changes as they grew!
I saw this video again, I love on what he said, now the next one.
That was so cute! You are very resourceful by making your own kippah!
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Congratulations! The first haircut in any tradition can be emotional for all that it represents. My parents took photos of my brother's first haircut back in 1959. They are treasured memories!
Thank you!
Your journey to becoming an Orthodox Jew reminds of a story my student told. Her mother was born in Russia. She knew that she was Jewish but had no real idea what that meant. As Sonia put it, she had to learn to be Jewish when she arrived in the US. Your journey has given me an idea of what that entails. Thank you.
You are so welcome! Thank you for sharing that story :) I’ve heard similar from other Russian Jews.
"The Dog Ate the Kippah." That's a children's book in the making if I've ever heard one! Great video.
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What a wonderful video! I love the idea of the Upsherin tradition :) I remember taking my son to the barber shop when he was probably 7 or 8. While we were there, a Dad brought in his little boy with the most gorgeous long curls to get his first haircut. What a transformation when they walked out of the barber shop. Definitely the little boy to big boy thing. Couldn't help shedding a few tears:(
It’s such a transformation! My oldest had long beautiful curls, that was hard
Oh, honey! Just found this older video- it was so sweet! I didn't cut my son's hair until he was three, either. Not for a religious purpose; it was just beautiful and he was adorable, and I cried when we cut it. You're right- suddenly your baby is gone, and there is a big boy! *Sigh...*
What a beautiful tradition! Both you and your family are delightful! I enjoy watching your videos. To all of you, much love and be well!
Thank you so much 😊
Oh my, I enjoy your openness to offer M&Ms to teach (to the heart of a child) the foundational religious teachings your family follows
Thank you so much 😊💜
This was great. I love your sharing of your Jewish traditions with us. I had never heard of this one and it was wonderful to learn about and see your family observing it. Your husband did a great job on the final haircut!!
so sweet the whole family!!! what a beautiful memories for them when they grow up❤
I learn so much on your channel! I think this is a great tradition. My mother is hair stylist, so I had her perform my daughter's first haircut. It was very emotional for me because, growing up, my mother always cut my hair. I didn't sit in a salon chair until I was well into my 20s. I think all the family participation is beautiful. Again, as always, I love how G-d touches every part of your lives, even something like a little boy's haircut. Absolutely love your channel and love your bright, joyful energy. Thank you again, for sharing!
Thank you so much and thank you for sharing your story! What fun!
"The dog ate it." 🤣🤣I'm DYING🤣🤣
Such an emotional video, I remember when my son has his first haircut. It almost takes your breath away watching how fast they grow.
So true
What a lovely tradition! I love the part about the honey and the sweetness of the Torah. It's hard to cut their hair for the first time, my son had these cute little baby curls that were hard for me to let go of :)
It is so hard to let go of baby curls! My oldest had suck gorgeous curls!
So much fun! Blessings.
Thank you Wendy 💜
I am Christian and am thoroughly enjoying learning about your religion and traditions. As a Mama myself, this one made me a little teary eyed. May God bless your family.
Thank you so much 💜😊💜😊
I cut my daughters hair when she was two months old because she had a bald patch at the back of her head with her father’s beard shaving machine, and I never ever thought it was something special and much less to celebrate I just thought she looked much better. Incredible the things you explain, I not Jewish, I had a small idea about Orthodox Jews, seeing you and listening to you is like seeing another world. I am happy you are happy in it.
I’m so happy my channel is giving you insight into an Orthodox Jewish life :)
I love watching you. I love how you put sweets on the alphabet. Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that the Lord is good…..”
Thank you for sharing your life w us❤
So glad that you enjoyed this!
How beautiful you shared this very important part of your family traditions ❤️
Thank you so much!
Oh what a special day for your son! He looked so excited! It was great seeing how so many loved ones were involved (virtually, but still).
A special day indeed :) I was so glad they could all be there to see him and interact with him too :)
So HAPPY I have found your channel. May God bless you and your family, may he keep and protect you always.
Thank you so much! And welcome!
I once took care of a beautiful child with the most beautiful, flowing, dark and thick hair of head.
He was a right terror and nobody could keep up with him and I absolutely adored him.
He would run and climb and never walk and then just come to me and stand as still as he could (which wasn’t much!! His whole body from his neck down still moved) just long enough for me to tie his hair back and out of his face and have a quick cuddle and then he was gone again.
When he came in with his haircut his mom and I shared a funny moment when we both mourned his hair that was cut.
In my career there’s only been a few kids that I’ve grown so attached to but he’s definitely up there and I was so sad when his family moved to Israel but they were so happy!
Lol thank you for sharing that story 😊
Your son answered perfectly your question of baby or big boy. As a boy mom, he will ALWAYS be my baby!
Yes!!!!! If only my older kids could realize this is true too 😂
Your husband did a great job cutting your son’s hair. Thanks for sharing this special moment.
You are so welcome and thank you so much!
AWWWWW!! "I'm your baby" My heart!! That was just beyond sweet. O love your videos!
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, that kid melts my heart! He is such a sweet boy :)
Okay the small kippa is so cute omg
What a wonderful ceremony to share with your family. I have recently found your channel and I am enjoying learning about the Jewish traditions. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words :)
Sharp kid !
What a handsome little man! You are such a good mama. Be blessed.
Thank you so much!
Mazal tov!!! this was so BEAUTIFUL.
Thank you so much!!!
Awww little man💕 Very nice tradition, that first haircut is emotional 😭
Right?!? He’s such an awesome kid :)
No freakin way Baby Firefly is already turning 3! Time really does fly!
Oh no he isn't three, this is n older video when my little dude turned 3
MY 3 SONS ALL HAD LONG CURLY HAIR I DIDNT WANT TO HAVE IT CUT BUT EVENTUALLY IT GOT CUT YOUR BABY BIG BOY IS SO ADORABLE SO ARE THE OTHER TWO CHILDREN🥰🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝
Thank you 😊
You are a joy to watch! Love all of your tradition’s and lifestyle.
Thank you so much!
Wonderful! It reminds me of the time I was paying at a restaurant and a beautiful little "girl" was beside me. I complimented the child and his father said, "He's a boy. I have to get his hair cut." I felt like an idiot. Do you keep a souvenir of his first haircut? Several of my non-Jewish relatives did this. My husband had the same long curls and his Grandfather got it cut without telling anyone--or saving a piece. His mother actually cried and Grandfather was in the doghouse for a few days,.
Loved your beautiful pink head covering! It is a color that looks very good on you.
Thank you so much 🙂
I’m learning so much from you. Thank you! You’re a great momma!
Thank you so much! 😊😊😊
Mazel Tov!
Just wanted to share;
In our community it is customary to wrap the 3 year old in a tallit like sefer torah and take him to a kittah alef rebbi (first grade teacher) . The rebbi puts the child on his lap and goes over the alef bet with him, they also do the honey on the letters.
Love that! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Lord where did you find daddy firefly, he is just the jack of all trades !? Also, THE DOG ATE MY KIPPAH sounds like the title of his future memoir.
I’ve just found your videos, but you’re so lovely to watch :)
Thank you so much! And welcome!
Your husband has beautiful hands. Loved this video, Chana xxx
Thank you :)
This was very informative! Thank you! Also your son with those MnMs was precious 🥰
Thank you! I am so glad the video was useful to you :)
Such a neat tradition. I've never heard of it before.
It is neat! It’s fun to see the change in the boys after they get their haircut, it’s like they know they are big boys now :)
Mazal Tov!!!! Happy Birthday to you're son!!!
I know it's such an emotional day!
Thank you! It was! But mostly just happy :)
What a great video! Your kids are adorable! Thanks for sharing this tradition.
Thank you!
He is so handsome!! I didn't know about the Upsherin, I just figure, to each their own with little ones hair styles ;) . I love this! I know he is proud & I know you had a little bit of heart ache at the growing up.
Thank you!!! Haha no I couldn’t wait to cut his wild hair! So much easier now! He’s definitely super proud and I can see a shift in his attitude, he knows he’s a big boy!
M&Ms... Oh how cute. I'm not Jewish, let alone Orthodox, so this is fascinating!! I homeschooled three too.
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you so much for watching! And yay for homeschooling!!!
I love the stuffed snake puppet.
This made me tear up. I love the traditions
Your channel has been extremely helpful in my own journey, all your explanations are super easy to understand and you give off a very welcoming vibe. (I'm considering beginning conversion and your channel has been very educational)
I'd also like to say I think it's really awesome that you don't film your kids' faces for the channel but still include them in some ways!
Thank you for your kind words! And good luck if you decide to pursue conversion:) That’s very exciting!
That's such a sweet tradition, I'm learning so much from your videos!
Thank you! So glad you are enjoying the videos :) Thank you!
What a fun tradition! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for watching!
What a sweet & fun tradition! Loved that. Also I can’t believe your baby is 3!
Thank you! And right?!? He’s so big!!!
Mazel tov Love all your videos. GOD bless you all You have a beautiful family.
Thank you so much!!! 💜💜💜
Mazal tov! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰 I wish haircutting was a talent of mine; we didn’t manage to take our guys before lockdown happened again, so my 3yo can’t see and my 5yo looks like his head has exploded. I am eyeing the clippers with apprehension...
eek! Ya my older son's hair is pretty long now too. We are lucky to know someone who cuts hair in her home, so that has been super helpful for us.
That was so sweet, "I'm your baby"
I love learning about this sweet tradition!
I’m so glad! Thank you for watching!
Shalom and thank you for sharing this with us. 😊
What a wonderful video! Thank you so much!!
You are very welcome!
Oh what a cute boy!! I love his hair!!
Thank you 😊😊😊
Mazal Tov! This is adorable. I think it's amazing that you made two kippot. I tried making kippot srugot for fun before when I was learning to crochet. 😅
Thank you!
I used to save locks from my son's haircuts when he was little. I don't think I have them anymore. He is 23 now.
Aw that’s so sweet
What a wonderful video!! Quite emotional for you too l expect...x
Sarah Chana from the UK.
Thank you!!! Definitely! But very happy :) So glad to see him growing up!
Aww... so cute 😃
Baruch HaShem
Thank you. For sharing.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching!
what a wonderful idea with the hebrew alphabet. i like it. it made me think of the passage in Jeremiah 15:16. TFS.
Mazel tov! What a sweet video. My son is turning three next month and we don’t traditionally do an upsherin in our family, but he has never had a haircut due to the pandemic!
Thank you! And happy birthday early to your son!!! Do you think y’all will do an upsherin for him because of all that?
@@jaroffireflies I think we will at least tie his first haircut to his birthday! I always love how grown up they look after their upsherin.
@@batmomandrobbins167 yes me too!
Thank you for share it with us. I knew what is but never saw it.❤ Nice kipot, for future reference the strip for the termination is better if you cut it first in 45 degres, then you sew it from behind without bend it, and then you bend it to the front and made the sewing all together (english is not my first language, if needed I could send you drawings🤣🤪).
Thank you! I appreciate the tips!
Watching your channel gives me such baby fever!!!! Absolutely love your channel ❤️
😊😊😊 Thank you!!!
"I realized this morning the dog te it..."
Hilarious! Welcome to mom-life! Loving your channel!!!!! xoxo from Birmingham, AL
So glad you are enjoying! Thank you so much!
mazel!! such a wonderful day for him!
Thank you!
Mazel tov! Thanks for sharing this.🙂
Thank you!!!
Congratulations on your sons hair cut
Thank you!
I’m a Conservative Jew who just moved from Seattle to Southern California two years ago, and the Jewish community down here is really different. In Seattle, no one I knew did an upsherin for their son. Down here, a few of our friends have, and my husband wants to do one for our 5 week old son when he’s older.
Sweet little boy but now big boy! Cute! That important traditions for boys Jewish customs on religion is true!
Thank you! He is definitely a total sweetheart 💜
Welcome :)
What a handsome little man!
Thank you 💜
Mazel Tov. This is the first I've heard of this, so now I have something to tell my Jewish friend that I learned today.
Awesome! And thank you :)
That is the cutest kippah you made for your son!
Thank you :)
Goodness me is there nothing your husband can't do!? Lovely video ❤
He surprises me all the time lol
Mazal tov! Have lots of nachat!
Thank! Toda!
Mazal tov! I did a great job of the kipa! M&Ms cool idea It was my nephews upshirun this week too! I make Al my nephew ( I BH have many) that turn 3 a special tzitzit with their picture on it saying אני בן שלוש. It was upsetting because even though he doesn't live to far away I couldn't give it to him because we r in lock down for oven a month already.... Looks like it's going to have to wait. All for the best.
Mazal tov on your nephew’s upsherin! I’m so sorry you weren’t able to attend :( That must have been hard :(
@@jaroffireflies
Its not so hard when u know that by staying home u r saving life's.... God willing will have lots of family smachot to go to in the future with every PG healthy
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you!
I love your family 🙏🏻💙🔯 thank you for sharing!
Thankyou for sharing
Happy to! Thank you for watching!
I'm not Jewish but I know how you feel about cutting your little ones hair. My boy has beautiful copper red hair and I wanted to keep it long forever! But alas it had to be done and I nearly cried.
Yes! My oldest had beautiful curls and it was so hard to cut his hair!
When I cut my first one's hair I cried so bad and for DAYS. My husband kept reminding me that it's a happy thing......'you can tear up but why are you hysterical'
@@michellelansky4490 awwwww hugs! It’s a big thing! Our babies turn into big kids!
so adorable!
Thanks 😁
Your husband did a very good job👏👏👏👏👏💕💕💕
Thank you 😊
My three year old grandson has the same snake as your boy and because he won’t still for haircut he has a mullet but he wears it with pride he and his father fist pump and talk about mullet power like it’s some sort of superpower