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Aren’t they cool? Unfortunately, they were given to me by a friend, pre-loved. Neither she nor I know where they are from (they used to be her mom’s). However, I imagine they are pretty easy to replicate by getting regular votive candles in different colors from a home decor store.

Thank you so much for your comment! I love them.

Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

Honestly? I don’t know! They were given me pre-loved. I imagine they are pretty easy to replicate with different colored glass votives and elevating the shammash. Enjoy my channel and belated happy Hanukkah to you too!

You are so welcome!

Thank you so much! Hanukkah has been a blast and I feel very blessed ❤️🔥

We are having a great time! Thank you!

תודה רבה! גם לך! ❤️

Thank you so much, Wendy! I really appreciate it. Hope you are having a lovely Hanukkah as well and happy secular New Year✨

Thank you so much! Yes, I will be making more conversion videos in 2025. I don’t know what your denominational affiliation is, but have you considered reaching out to the Union of Reform Judaism’s online Introduction to Judaism program? They can refer you to your closest rabbi and get you started with the online course. Feel free to drop me another comment if you need more help. Also, make sure to check out my playlists: I’ve made several videos on conversion, Jewish identity, belonging and covenant that you might find useful. And lots of videos on different aspects of Jewish practice. Thanks for reaching out and good luck!

@@asmallsanctuary Thank you!!

Thank you so much! Happy Hanukkah to you as well! 🕎

Thank you so much for your kind wishes!

What lovely traditions to share with each other! So many families are ‘religiously diverse’ these days and there’s learning and joy to be found in that. Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad you found my channel and hope you enjoy browsing through the ‘back catalogue.’ I’ve compiled thematic playlists. Welcome to the mishpachah (family)!

@asmallsanctuary thank you

Not offensive at all! I think they will love it and your choice of color is perfect. Let me know how they like it!

Wonderful! I hope she loves it!

Welcome and thank you so much! Glad to have you and thank you for subscribing ❤️

Fair enough! Ignoring the whole thing is also an option 👍

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That’s an awesome discovery! I hope it helps you find a sense of belonging.

Yay Jewish crocheters! 🧶

@asmallsanctuary I've made many a prayer shawl.

Yes they are :-)

@asmallsanctuary Everyone has a unique history.

Thank you so much! I think it’s important to talk about fundamentalism without disrespecting religion as a whole. I’m glad my message resonated with you. I like black spice too! :-)

Thank you very much! We do face additional challenges ;-)

It’s mentioned at the beginning of the video: Adeena Sussman’s ‘Shabbat’. I highly recommend it! Happy cooking ❤️

I have my own recipe which I’ve never written out but this would work with any good challah recipe, from Jewish food websites like The Nosher, Tori Avey, Rochi Pinson, Adeena Sussman or Jamie Geller. Good luck!

Thank you!!! We have our friends to thank for their generosity!

Judaica Webstore has an excellent selection of tallitot. Good luck!

That is beautiful and I am glad you’ve found such spiritual meaning in this mitzvah. Please be aware that for us Jews, the mitzvah is not incumbent on Gentile Christians ‘grafted in’ through their faith in Jesus Christ. Just be aware that not every Jewish person might be supportive of a non-Jew taking on this sacred practice while not affirming the Jewish covenant and our belief in the one, undivided God. I wish you the best of luck navigating this reality with sensitivity, respect and care. God bless!

@asmallsanctuary Thank you, my Sister. I do hold my tallit closely to my heart as a redeemed woman in Yeshua. No doubt I will get backlash from someone who does not understand how much I reverence the Jewish faith & my being grafted into the olive tree.

You’re welcome!

Thanks!

Thank you so much! Your kind words mean a lot :-)

That’s awesome to hear! Aren’t caramelized onions the best? I’m glad my video was helpful to you and I so appreciate you leaving a kind comment ❤️

I refer you to my detailed video on women, tallit and gender. I go through key sources in our Mesorah. Happy learning!

You do you!

She must be conservative or reformist

@ probably but if it helps her connect to our creater I don’t see a problem

Correct. I am a non-Orthodox rabbi.

Thank you for your open-minded perspective. I made an extensive video on the timebound mitzvot and gender. You can find it on my Tallit Playlist. It goes through key textual sources.

only men wear tallit and teflin, this is not Kosher

I refer you to the website of the organization P’til Tekhelet on the nature of the blue dye, why it was lost, how it was regained and what the law is now. Happy learning!

Thank you!

Thank you so much! Wishing you a most happy Hanukkah!

Christians are welcome to view and comment on my channel. I, however, am not a Christian and do not accept the premise of Jesus. Happy learning!

You are *never* a failure! Be as kind to yourself as God would be to you! I know fasting is such an emotional topic. I am glad you felt supported by this video ❤️❤️‍🩹

You are so welcome! I am glad it was helpful. Feel free to check out the playlists on my channel for more content. L’shanah tovah!

Thank you for the compliment :-) I’m afraid I can’t do that - you would probably have to buy the book. Adeena Sussman (the writer) owns the intellectual property rights.

You are so welcome! L’shanah tovah!

You can look at my tzitzit tying videos for instructions!

Thank you!

That’s turmeric powder and it adds mostly color and a little flavor to the challah. Enjoy!