I AM SO SORRY, It was 6AM aka a few hours ago when i finished editing this video and 2 TYPOS slipped in : at 3:32 I should have written I realized I ( not a) forgot!!! and 14:00 I wrote ASLO instead of ALSO : I am so sorry about that!!! Hopefully you will forgive me As promised here are the links to: My Morning Jewish Prayer th-cam.com/video/ie2B7earP5A/w-d-xo.html My Sunday Kosher Meal Prep ( Tchakshouka, , kosher meatballs, triple cheese macaroni, kosher fried fish ) th-cam.com/video/P0adrwAkXgM/w-d-xo.html Sunday reset routine: getting my life together after the holidays and shabbat th-cam.com/video/J5AfiAF-OAM/w-d-xo.html I hope it helps you :) Until next time, stay safe and stay blessed my friend! xoxox Sara Malka.
Thank you Sara for another lovely and informative video! Can you share the link to the fitness videos you are enjoying on TH-cam? I'm also looking to improve my health! I would travel for you!
Sara thank you for this video. I’m a medical education provider (my focus is slightly different, I train medical laboratory technologists). Your video has opened my eyes to the challenges some of our students may face to attend our training. I’m going to talk to our travel coordinator and our D&I office to make sure we have a plan in place to accommodate learners with special requirements. I want all my students to feel comfortable and welcome and not worrying about what there is to eat or other religious/cultural requirements.
@@Fil0girl I asked the same thing! She commented and told me she's in Quebec where there's a law banning displays of religion as a public servant whilst working. Hospitals, schools and government offices apparently. Unreal!!
@@v_cluckie97 Wow. That's insane. The sad thing is that at least in France those rules were put in place to combat Muslim extremism. What these people don't understand is that now an observant Muslim woman can't work in the public sector, unless they have a modification similar to the Jewish one. At least Jews have worn wigs in addition to scarves for a long time and aren't excluded to the same degree.
As someone with a literally-life-threateningly serious shellfish allergy (to the point where breathing near it is dangerous), the idea of being able to walk into a grocery store and pick up sushi without any fear of death is absolutely mind-boggling to me. I know there's no Jewish/kosher grocers in my town, but you've convinced me to make it a point to look for them when I travel so I can FINALLY one day eat sushi without being afraid it's going to kill me.
Yeah, I'm spiritually neutral but i can definitely relate about requiring at least a mini fridge for my room because of my prescription diet. I always favor places that have kitchens in them so i can have my stay in comfort and peace of mind without worrying about being sick or just the hassle of having to leave my room for something quick that's either tasteless since that's the only way i can explain a means of my food without getting sick or having to find a hospital that happens to have the cocktail of meds I'd need if they got it wrong and most hospitals don't carry it/make it. So yeah, surprisingly relatable
The absolute biggest take from the video is joy received from the simplest things we often take for granted - a nice hot shower, nice clothes, evening little pampering, even the very fact of waking up in the morning alive and well. AND the sense of gratitude for all these things. This was really...refreshing. And encouraging. Like "I want to be able to feel such gratitude for so many good things in my life too!"
Hello, My name is Linda and I live in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands it is normal for the kids to go on the bike to school. I am a Christian and every morning, when my 16 year old daughter goes the school, I ask God to protect her. I love your videos. Thank you ! Kindest regards, Linda
Thank you so much for your beautiful explanation of how to live as an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish woman, wife, and mother. I am not Jewish, but I so appreciate learning more about your faith and culture. Thank you also for your loving and gentle words. Your prayers in the morning are an important reminder to me to see the Lord first thing every day.
Wow. I am not Jewish, but I love your videos. Your heart is so kind, we can feel it in your videos. I love how you make us feel loved at the end of every videos. Thank you!!
Dear Sara, I would travel for you indeed! As a religious Muslim wearing a head covering, and having had the deal with exclusion from school and work in the past due to it, the bit about the contract was something I felt deeply for you. I had and have friends who also wore artificial wigs and one who even shaved their head. Having faced this discrimination since youth and still facing it, I sometimes almost lose hope in humanity but my faith saves me and I treat this as yet another challenge of faith, another test. It is still difficult to bear and you have my solidarity. It was very illuminating to see and understand struggles of staying at a non-jewish hotel but I was heartened seeing comments from fellow subscribers who are in tourism and education industries telling you how they will now work to make things more accommodating to everyone. You are doing amazing work with your videos in increasing awareness and strengthening solidarity and empathy. Peace be upon you, I hope you have a lovely end of the year!
@@frumitup I know this is late, can you elaborte why your contract excudes your head covering? Do you have to wear a wig at work? I have plenty of contact with the medical services in my country (UK) and have seen all kinds of head coverings. As far as I know, so long as the face is not covered almost any head/hair covering is ok.
I really liked the part about kids not associating things falling apart when Mommy is gone. So true. I’m working on my husband to make sure that is not the case for us as well. 🙂
You’re so sweet but I’m really not that good! in our couple we are a team and I do everything I can to help him and he does everything he can to help me. So in that situation, it was easier for them to have something ready to eat for him and the kiddos after a long day at work so I simply prepared it !
@@frumitup Preparing food and making things easier/convenient for people is a love language for me as well, so I understand. I'm watching another of your videos about food preparation and it looks great, so I think maybe you are that good. Lol! Anyway, it sounds like a healthy and loving dynamic!
@thenellierose it is a love language for me too! Our sages say to love someone you have to give to that person and take care of that person : so that is what we do 🥰🥰🥰 And rest assured, I’m not that good 🫣 Stay safe and blessed !
Hello Sara, I'm an atheist but i really enjoy your videos and learning about your faith. You have a lovely warm, kindly voice and a really beautifully organised home. It is a pleasure to watch your channel, thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
Lovely videos as always!! I was a luxury travel agent at one time and had many Jewish clients which had certain requirements, low floor so they may take the stairs rather than elevator, physical key access not key card, a switch which could remove all lights and electricity from the room, removal of bibles, and so on. I learned so much from them, all lovely people. If we all took the time to listen and learn from one another we would have a much more peaceful earth.
@@kayjay5143 I think it’s the relaxed voice and soft music/slow pace. We’re so used to crazy quick flashy anxiety-inducing TikToks and TH-cam shorts now. It’s quite calming just watching her go about her day.
I am a Christian woman, but much of what I wear outside of my home would be considered frum. So yes, I would love to have you guide us on a way to dress in a manner that is both attractive and modest to avoid unnecessary attention. Also, if you can point out stores that have online ordering, I would appreciate it. Your clothing is beautiful so please include stores you shop at.
Hi Celt Jade! I am so happy you are here ! If you type in google search modest Jewish clothing ; you will have a selection of stores online and near you ❤️
I am not religious, but find your videos so inspiring! You take such wonderful care of your family while maintaining a heavy-duty career. Everything you present seems so well thought out & filled with maternal love & feminine grace❤.
I worked at a Wyndham a few years back and let me tell you- as far as bed linens and cleanliness goes,... The linens are washed in cold water with eco friendly soap so I HIGHLY suggest to bring your own pillows and pull down the covers to check for dirty sheets because the times for cleaning a room/unit is significantly reduced to a half an hour at MOST so ALOT of cleaning staff has to cut corners. So tips from the trade- call and request a new set of sheets and blankets, check the shower curtains for soap spots or shampoo/soap residue, and if there are kitchens run a load of dishes in the dishwasher. 😎👍 Oh yeah- use Lysol wipes on the counters.....trust me- you don't wanna know.
I am learning so much about the Sephardic Jewish community through your videos. There are so many rituals that are so rich and embedded in your daily routine. I'm in awe. Thank you for letting us into your world. I do not take it for granted.
I have to travel a lot for work, so it's nice to know I am not the ONLY Jewish woman who has to plan like this! You are waaaay more organized in general though. I love your closet!
im not Jewish, but my best friend is and im so excited to have a channel where i can learn more for her! thank you for teaching us in such a kind, loving and motherly way
I am Jewish and this isn’t a thing for most Jewish people. I assume your friend is orthodox because most of us are secular and go to hotels without a second thought. My only hotel concern is whether or not the hotel will have a bathrobe.
I would travel for you! I think one of my favorite things about your videos is that you always sound like you’re smiling. It is comforting and I feel so safe and invited alongside your life. I am a Christian and absolutely love learning about my Jewish brothers and sisters and I have such a love and respect for you and your community. I would love to see your modest wardrobe/outfit ideas as I am quite a modest dresser as well. And I’m with you on the journey of health too! I have no children yet (but I am praying that will happen soon!) but I have let myself go too although I used to be quite athletic. We’ll work together in heart and spirit this new year! ❤️
Thank you for sharing this. I work in hotels and I'm always trying to find ways to be more inclusive for our guests. I really appreciate being able too see what challenges you experience because I had no idea. I would travel for you. Have a wonderful day!
I WOULD TRAVEL FOR YOU! ❤Ahhhh Sara Malka, a lovely presentation. I sooo enjoy all of your videos, they soothe me, and comfort me. I hold each of them in a sweet little place in my heart, with precious thoughts of you and what you mean to all of us! Thank you soooo much! You are greatly appreciated!❤ Baruch Ha'Shem!
Always puts a smile on my face when you post! As for travel packing tips, my number one tip that I use for every long distance trip is using military-style backpacks/rucksacks, which is something I picked up from my dad. He frequents an army surplus store in our area, and bought me a small backpack with multiple pockets for a week long trip to El Salvador. I wasn't sold on it at first because it looked smaller than the average backpack, but I was able to fit quite literally all of my luggage into it, check it as a carry-on (avoiding luggage fees was a huge plus), and carried it with ease through what felt like miles of airport terminals. It may not work for everyone, but for me it helped me limit my luggage to what I truly needed and saved me from keeping up with bulky, heavy suitcases. As an added bonus, they're also usually made durable enough to handle heavy roughhousing and comfortable enough to be worn for as long as necessary.
You don't need to be anybody else. You keep yourself safe and warm. You have as much right as anybody. I admire how organized you are. You're a great mom. (I would travel for you).
Thank you for this video! My traveling tip: I like to use different colored fabric bags ( washable with zips or drawstrings) to keep clothing organized. Doing this also helps me keep items limited since the bags can only fit so many pieces of clothing.
Many blessings upon you. I am a non-Jewish spiritual woman. I listen to your videos often and I am always comforted and inspired to do and be better in my own life. The mindfulness of your daily and life practice reminds me to be more spiritually mindful in my daily life and practice. Thank you for being the light that you are and know that you are enough and that you are also loved. May this always be so for you and your family. And so it is 🙏🏽
Thank you for the encouraging words. I am also a Mum trying to take care of herself and juggle being a wife, science teacher and human. I need to work on using my time wisely to be a blessing to myself, my family and my students. I'm sending prayers that you find joy and health in your self care and are kind to yourself on your journey too.
I did not know you were an athlete! Wow! No mattter how long ago it may have been, i think that's so awesome. I enjoy everything you share. I too used to have a very different shape compared to when i was competing in a different life. God is good. And we can and will get back to our healthy weights. I am proud of you for working towards YOUR goal. I believe in you❤
Sara, I would travel for you! Your videos are so inspiring, peaceful, and informative. Your love for your family, religious practices, medical expertise, and your wellbeing are lessons for everyone. You are a beautiful light in the world. ❤
Your videos remind me to be positive, peaceful and eager to learn. With a little bit of humor and fun thrown in! Thank you for taking the time during your trip to share how you navigate and remain in alignment with your life. The grace in which you approach every situation is what inspires me and that I feel is my lesson to learn from you!
I really love your videos; the culture and traditions are so different to secular NZ, and I can't thank you enough for the privilege to have a window into how your community works. I've learnt so much and it's all so interesting. Thank you, again x
I am Catholic and I enjoy watching your videos. They are not only informative but also very relaxing. I hope that doesn’t offend you, but I find your voice very soothing. I worked for many years with both Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish people, so I know a bit about your rituals and routines, but there is always more to learn. I am so glad I found you. Thank you!
You have helped me so much! I am an administrative assistant who is helping to plan a conference. One of our attendees is an Orthodox Jew, and I would like to make her stay as comfortable as possible. This video gives me an idea of the questions to ask the hotel and to inquire about food. Thank you!
I would travel for you. I have traveled for CPEs as a psychologist. It is always interesting, challenging, and exhausting. You are as an inspiration as you were getting up so early to work out before going to your days meetings. You as a role model are a true gift to those of us who are spiritual in all face as we strive to live professional lives and care for our families and those that we care about around us!
Thank you Sara for this video. It popped up on suggested watching feed, and now I enjoy watching them. I really enjoyed the part about your prayer life. I am a Catholic wife and mother. My husband was recently ordained as a permanent deacon for the church. So now our prayer life includes reading the psalms in the Liturgy of Hours. My favorite is the line “ Be still and know that I am God.” Again thank you for sharing and allowing me to share with you. Peace be with you and your family.
I love your posts. I've learned so much. I have to tell you, at the end when you say such beautiful loving words, I can't help but cry. I'm 75 year old widow. I am all alone and hearing your words makes me feel a little lonely. Thank you sincerely.
I found your channel while scrolling late at night during a bout with insomnia. Your voice is so calming and soothing. I’m not Jewish, but I’m very interested in other cultures. May God bless you and your loved ones in the upcoming new year
I just love your videos. They are so encouraging and helpful to me as I am working at being a better wife, mom, homemaker, etc. I am not Orthodox Jew but we do follow Torah and I just love all your tips on everything in life.❤
I would travel for you! I feel you on the workout stuff. I recently have mostly recovered from an injury and at the point where I can start to get active again but put on a significant amount of weight in recovery. We got this!! I love watching you do things to take care of yourself because it helps motivate me to remember that it's important for me to do as well. Wishing you wonderful things for the rest of 2022 and 2023!
Hello Sarah. I would just like to say a general thank you for your videos. I've watched a few so far. As a non Jewish man, it has been very informative learning about your life and culture. Having lived in Montreal, the orthodox/Hasidic community had always been very mysterious and a little intimidating. Videos like these are wonderful in sharing our experiences and I believe help bring people closer and understand each other better. Your love for your religion and culture really come through and you narrate in such a warm, inviting and respectful way. Please keep up the great work. I will definitely try some of your recipes too!
Sara, thanks for taking us along to your CME days away. I love your videography. Loved this video. Your voice is calming. I am sure your patients value how you make them feel.
Sara you are my favorite person on TH-cam. As a woman of faith myself, you have kept me motivated to be on my path. I would love to see videos on your books recommendations and the books on your bookshelf.
Sara, you are such a lovely lady! Your comments about food being a love language really resonated with me as my fiancé and I recently moved in together and cooking for us has become a great joy for me ❤❤ thank you for a beautiful video!
Thank you Sara for your videos and for the tips on traveling for myself as a married Modern Orthodox Jewish woman. Also, please don't be so hard on yourself as your videos are so well done and your care and love shine through to all of us. You are a gift! 💝 (PS - I would travel for you)
I would travel "with" you. I am planning my first trip since becoming a devout woman with my church. Your video was helpful as I will be doing similar tasks to prepare and stay for 5 nights at a hotel in San Francisco. I have been reclaiming traditional modesty and other practices in my walk with God. Your video are encouraging. Thank you.
Sara, this has little to do with the current video but…. I used your Shabbat prep concepts to prepare for Christmas this year. As a result, I had a day where I could entertain and get also relax completely. Thank you so much for these videos!!! They are so helpful.
Hello Sara! I have learned so much from your videos. Your organization, meals, devotion and spirit are inspiring! Thank you for the education! Could you do an additional video about dressing modestly as an orthodox woman in different situations such as work, Shabbat, special occasions, etc. are there any tips or links you could include? Although I am not orthodox jewish I do dress modestly and sometimes have a hard time finding certain types of clothing. Any tips would be super helpful!
I would travel for you. The only way I figured to travel lighter is to have one basic color and everything matches. That way if I'm stuck an extra day I can switch things around and appear to have a different outfit. I'm glad you explained why you had to use bottled water because I thought you missed the bathroom sink. Thank you for this video ❤️❤️❤️
I would travel for you! Packing cubes are great for packing lighter. I’m in the US and my family (parents, brothers etc) are in Europe. When I travel with my husband and our four young kids, we try to just have three suitcases. Packing cubes help so much with that. And yes, I hear you on pregnancy doing strange things to our bodies. I have a newborn and I’m still nursing so I know my body is holding onto fat to feed baby. I just tell myself it did an amazing thing in growing a new life (and now sustaining the new life) so I try to give myself grace. And baby wakes me every hour at night to eat so I don’t have much motivation to get up at 5:30 to exercise. 😂 Maybe in a few more months time… PS I love your voice. It is so peaceful and relaxing. ❤
If you travel often, it is absolutely worth it to buy duplicates of everything you need for your makeup and accessories bag. Keep the extra kit in your suitcase. Also, keep a checklist of things you need to do in advance of the trip, as well as your packing list, and always keep that in your suitcase as well. If you are ever in Israel, swing by Beit Shemesh and say "Hi". 😀
I would travel for you! ❤️ Hi Sara, I am a new subscriber and wanted to say I love your videos so much. I love learning about people's religions through their own eyes, it is always a beautiful experience. Thank you for all of the light and positivity that you share on your channel ❤️ Looking forward to watching more of your content!
Gut Shabbas Sarah and everyone on here.. I just wanted to say how it annoys me sometimes how much our grocery stores ramp up kosher food prices.. early this week a store here called Sobeys were selling cakes for 6 people at 38$!!! Outrageous! The same cake at an Italian bakery would be maybe 15$? Maybe. We didn’t keep kosher growing up.. mom just didn’t serve pig of course and we didn’t eat milk and meat together.. as well as we are both Jewish women, I still find it fascinating and lovely how our home life can be so different but we are still proud, strong , kind and loving Jewish women all the same. Sarah, you are a marvel and you inspire me daily!! Safe travels and know you are valuable and always loved. You always tell us we are loved but don’t forget, so are you. 💙🙏🏼🕯️🫶🏻
Very interesting! I am not Jewish but I have found through testing my DNA that I have a good portion of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. A true surprise to me since my relatives did not talk about this or practice their religion once they came to the US. Anyways, I love learning about your life and your faith!
I think we would all love to see what is considered modest clothing and what you wear for work and shabbat. Also curious about the rest of the family's modest clothing too.
You are a force of nature! So many accomplishments that you’ve already shared and you were also a pro athlete?! You’re my hero! Thank you for another great video. I would travel for you for sure!! I would love to hear about the dress requirements and for you to share about that lovely pink dress you showed us in your closet clean out. ❤
I have just found your channel today. I am a nurse and where I work in London UK I am coming into contact with many Jewish families which is new for me. Even just watching a few videos I can already understand much more. Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your knowledge & love ❤️
I would travel for you! Thank you for yet another inspiring video! I appreciate all the thoughtful preparations you took to ensure that you could stay true to yourself and your beliefs while you were away. Thank you, too, for motivating me on the exercise/heath issue... Please keep us updated on your progress so we can feel like we're helping each other! Finally, as you suggested, I would love to see a video from you on dressing modestly. Bonne Annee!
Dear Dr Sarah, I hope you see this. I now watch your videos for calmness at the end of the day. Your words at the end of your videos “You are loved, etc.” are my inspiration and make me truly feel special and loved. Thank you.
I’m not sure how your videos ended up in my feeds, I’m so glad they did though. Today marks 185 days of being in the hospital and there are days when still being here with no discharge even being discussed yet feels really discouraging. You remind me to find joy and be grateful and that is a priceless gift. Thank you.
The Jewish faith is so interesting. I just found your channel and I’m hooked! Thank you for posting this Dr? Sarah. My Dad was the only Gentile working at a Jewish construction company when he was young. Very rare from what I understand. He told me a little about Judaeism. Many blessings and Aloha from Jen in Hawaii.
As a mom of children with food allergies- and a food allergy myself- I can totally sympathize with all of the thought and planning it takes for you to travel. Question: Why aren't you allowed to wear your headscarf during your meetings? Also, do they give you any sort of discount or anything because you provide your own meals? I know we often get the short end of the stick on that, just because they can't/won't provide safe meals.
Hello ladies!! I live in Canada and like many other countries like France they have embarked in a societal laïcisation of the country and more specifically in Quebec where they went all out even banning outwardly/ open signs of religion as public servants : so it is now illegal for a person of faith to dress the way they want as public servants and that includes hospitals, schools, governmental institutions, These laws include banning headgear,… As you can imagine companies with the same leanings also jumped in and did dress code policies accordingly! That is what happens when you let the government enter your life and determine what is ok or not when it comes to living your faith Very sad IMO
@@frumitup I remember, reading a story about a young lady who was Muslim living in France going to university. Her mother was a clever seamstress and made outfits for her that included a stylish hat. The way they styled it was modest, but it was done as a obvious fashion choice versus religious headgear. I didn’t give her full coverage, but she felt better wearing it. I’m assuming a lot of berets.
Thank you, very interesting. I was surprised to hear you have a contract that says you can't wear your scarf. The world is too preoccupied with women's head coverings. It's only since the sixties in the West that the practice of wearing hats or scarves to go out has disappeared. This came about when compainies started aiming fashion at teenagers rather than adults. I would travel for you.
If people have a religious reason to wear a head covering,why would it interfere with anything in most situations? I don’t understand that kind of thinking.
Hi Sara Thank you for this great video. I ended up with Type IIDM so I was forced to start taking care of myself. I’m a workaholic. 😢. I’m in the same boat as you. 😊. I have worked out and watch my diet (finally) and am off all my diabetic meds. Praise Adonai!! I think you are amazing. Never stop being who you are!!!
Hi Sara thank you again for sharing your l Sephardic Jewish life and teaching others such as myself what you must do and how hard it can be when not staying in a kosher hotel. Blessings to you for all your hard work in the medical field. You are truly a blessing and thank you for teaching everyone about you and your religion. Blessings always to you and yours.
i would TOTALLY travel with you. your soothing voice and interesting commentary are splendid. you make me feel like i should convert. i have ashkenazi blood...
No pun intended but I’m trying to wrap my head around the scarf rule in your contract that’s due to the institution wanting everyone to present a cookie cutter image of uniformity...would they also prohibit an observant Jewish man from wearing a yarmulke? What about a Christian woman wearing a necklace with a small cross, as many do?
Or a Muslim woman wearing a hijab or other covering, or a Sihk man wearing a turban, so many examples of how this would discriminate against a large assortment of people!
As a Muslim who covers her head and dresses modestly, I found this really upsetting. A contract shouldn't be able to dictate religious expression to this extent. Covering or not covering your head, does not affect how a person carries out their job role. I feel quite blessed that the company I work for, and the people I work with, are very supportive. I pray that at some point we will all be able to learn from and respect each other as humans and start focusing on what we have in common instead of what divides us ❤
@@ashbunny2645 I can understand why a burka or niqab would be prohibited because in today’s world we have so many incidents of crime and terror, and obscuring one’s face makes it impossible for law enforcement to do their job.
@@julietteyork6293 please please don't be offended but do you possibly mean a niqab? A hijab covers the hair and neck, leaving the face visible, while a niqab covers hair, neck and face leaving only the eyes visible. You're absolutely right, there is far too much crime and terror - It makes me sad that so many people think God wants us to commit acts of violence when Islam is supposed to be peaceful 😔
I truly do not understand not being allowed (ALLOWED???) to wear your head scarves during a meeting?? That makes no sense. It's not like your head dressing is going to jump up and start arbitrarily attacking people...ugh. I like your solution, though. I just think it's weird that anyone else on the planet would be that invested in what you wear, or don't wear, on your own body.
I absolutely agree. It is a very old and private institution and everyone has to be a cookie cutter image of the other during meetings specially international one as we "represent the company"
I was shocked as well so many women wear headscarf’s in my community they would have no employees. I am a healthcare provider as well and I wrap my hair for work daily in a headscarf, it is very practical and hygienic.
I find this shocking as well. I am Australian and I am sure this would be against anti-discrimination laws here - unless the religious clothing was a health or safety issue, they wouldn’t be allowed to prevent it being worn here. I am atheist but it makes me sad when people discriminated against.
I would travel for you. My faith has been encouraged by you. I was raised as a Christian and my family was involved in leadership in the church. There is something incredibly calming and mindful about an active Jewish faith. Thank you for all you do I can imagine how you stay on top of it all.
I am not Jewish...but I find your videos both entertaining and extremely educational...you are an inspiration for all of us who are faithful and working
@@frumitup quick thing I meant to say, I was a ballet dancer for 14 years but then came 4 boys. No more ballet body after the second one! It happens. But you're doing what you can to take care of yourself and that's all you can do!
I enjoy listening to your videos, mostly because I’m learning from you, but also because I appreciate your voice and pronunciation of the words. Your speech is soothing 🤍
Tips? Yep. Have a bag prepacked with travel size or freebie size of cosmetics, health care, etc. just grab and go. Pick a two color combo like blue and white or black and gray, brown and beige. That way you can pack less shoes and accessories. Also you will be able to mix and match plus maybe wear one or two pieces multiple times.
I so enjoy your videos! Your calming voice is very peaceful to me. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with so many of us. I would travel for you! 💕
Whoa whoa whoa - why can't you wear your head covering during a meeting?! I'm feeling protective over your head covering! It's not hurting anyone and it's part of who you are in your modesty as a way of life... 😕
bonjour ! i don’t know if i believe in anything more than peace and love within humanity, but your videos are so calming and instructional. thank you for doing this, it helps me to learn about another culture and think of something else while i’m sick and can’t sleep, love from france 💚
Made me smile to see an orange school bus, been away from Quebec for 19 years... Sorry for the flood of comments, I'm a bit on a binge :D I know I love to connect with my subscribers, and I hope you do too :) Our lives are different I'd admit :) But over the past year switching from city life and country life means I lost 30 kilos. For me, the gym never worked and I applaud you for stepping on the machine after a long day of meetings. What really motivated my weight loss is moving with an end goal, ex: we took down a massive stone wall to build 5 stone terraces on a hill by hand my husband and I. and having the ability to picture the end vision totally made it easy to do brutal physical work. Yep, been to an outdoor scandy spa, my husband is Swedish :)
Thank you Sara for your kind words of encouragement! As women, lifting each other up helps us to continue to shine like the unique jewels we are. Being of different faiths just shows that our differences create a jewel box full of colour and beauty! I learn more and more about Sephardic by watching your videos and I thank you for that. G-d puts people in our paths for a reason and you are surely here to show tha we are more the same than we are different. And yes, I WOULD TRAVEL FOR YOU! Blessings! 💕💕
Thank you, I enjoyed this. I have been learning about kosher food as my daughter-in-law is Jewish and practices kosher eating (if that’s the right phrase). As a fellow Canadian I was pleased to see that I could keep up my tradition of Purdy’s chocolates on the table at Easter dinner because you can get Kosher premade boxes from them! To add to the meal confusion, my son-in-law is Muslim so I need to watch for things to also be Halal. For the most part, if I can get something Kosher it’s good for both families. So much for this old grandma in the middle of Rural Alberta to learn 😊 Edited to add: I would travel for you ❤
The angry skin is because the hotel air is so dry! It happened to me too but I started doing a bedside/waterbottle humidifier and extra moisturizing night cream when I travel and it helped immensely!
I’m vegan and gluten free, so I have to take my own food everywhere too. You just get used to it, but with no refrigerator it’s a misery! I love your channel, I am learning so much. You are a great teacher.
I truly love your videos and the fact that you share so much of yourself. I love learning about how other people live their best lives, and you seem to be the absolute perfect example of that! Thank you so much.
I AM SO SORRY, It was 6AM aka a few hours ago when i finished editing this video and 2 TYPOS slipped in : at 3:32 I should have written I realized I ( not a) forgot!!! and 14:00 I wrote ASLO instead of ALSO : I am so sorry about that!!!
Hopefully you will forgive me
As promised here are the links to:
My Morning Jewish Prayer
th-cam.com/video/ie2B7earP5A/w-d-xo.html
My Sunday Kosher Meal Prep ( Tchakshouka, , kosher meatballs, triple cheese macaroni, kosher fried fish )
th-cam.com/video/P0adrwAkXgM/w-d-xo.html
Sunday reset routine: getting my life together after the holidays and shabbat
th-cam.com/video/J5AfiAF-OAM/w-d-xo.html
I hope it helps you :)
Until next time, stay safe and stay blessed my friend!
xoxox
Sara Malka.
I didn't even notice! It happens to everyone. Thank you for another beautiful video.
Thank you Sara for another lovely and informative video! Can you share the link to the fitness videos you are enjoying on TH-cam? I'm also looking to improve my health!
I would travel for you!
No worries. We are all human and I didn't notice! Sending you and your beautiful family Love from Memphis, TN.
No worries, Sara Malka! ❤️
🥰
Sara thank you for this video. I’m a medical education provider (my focus is slightly different, I train medical laboratory technologists). Your video has opened my eyes to the challenges some of our students may face to attend our training. I’m going to talk to our travel coordinator and our D&I office to make sure we have a plan in place to accommodate learners with special requirements. I want all my students to feel comfortable and welcome and not worrying about what there is to eat or other religious/cultural requirements.
That is such a lovely way to make sure your learning environment is welcoming: your students are lucky to have you ❤️❤️
@@frumitup I fail to understand why your employer would have an issue with your wearing a scarf at a meeting. Are you stuck with a wig at work too?
I'm an MLT and I would like to say thank you for helping to bring new fresh faces to our profession!
@@Fil0girl I asked the same thing! She commented and told me she's in Quebec where there's a law banning displays of religion as a public servant whilst working. Hospitals, schools and government offices apparently. Unreal!!
@@v_cluckie97 Wow. That's insane. The sad thing is that at least in France those rules were put in place to combat Muslim extremism. What these people don't understand is that now an observant Muslim woman can't work in the public sector, unless they have a modification similar to the Jewish one. At least Jews have worn wigs in addition to scarves for a long time and aren't excluded to the same degree.
As someone with a literally-life-threateningly serious shellfish allergy (to the point where breathing near it is dangerous), the idea of being able to walk into a grocery store and pick up sushi without any fear of death is absolutely mind-boggling to me. I know there's no Jewish/kosher grocers in my town, but you've convinced me to make it a point to look for them when I travel so I can FINALLY one day eat sushi without being afraid it's going to kill me.
Yeah, I'm spiritually neutral but i can definitely relate about requiring at least a mini fridge for my room because of my prescription diet. I always favor places that have kitchens in them so i can have my stay in comfort and peace of mind without worrying about being sick or just the hassle of having to leave my room for something quick that's either tasteless since that's the only way i can explain a means of my food without getting sick or having to find a hospital that happens to have the cocktail of meds I'd need if they got it wrong and most hospitals don't carry it/make it. So yeah, surprisingly relatable
What do you know about Jigger Victims?
Thank you for sharing!
Oh ❤ I never thought to look for kosher sushi! I too am shellfish allergic so that would be amazing to have sushi again!!!
The absolute biggest take from the video is joy received from the simplest things we often take for granted - a nice hot shower, nice clothes, evening little pampering, even the very fact of waking up in the morning alive and well. AND the sense of gratitude for all these things. This was really...refreshing. And encouraging. Like "I want to be able to feel such gratitude for so many good things in my life too!"
Hello, My name is Linda and I live in the Netherlands. In the Netherlands it is normal for the kids to go on the bike to school. I am a Christian and every morning, when my 16 year old daughter goes the school, I ask God to protect her.
I love your videos. Thank you ! Kindest regards, Linda
Awww we are both concerned for the safety of our children! We are sisters in prayer ❤️❤️❤️
Absolutely 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Thank you so much for your beautiful explanation of how to live as an Orthodox Sephardic Jewish woman, wife, and mother. I am not Jewish, but I so appreciate learning more about your faith and culture. Thank you also for your loving and gentle words. Your prayers in the morning are an important reminder to me to see the Lord first thing every day.
Wow. I am not Jewish, but I love your videos. Your heart is so kind, we can feel it in your videos. I love how you make us feel loved at the end of every videos. Thank you!!
Dear Sara, I would travel for you indeed! As a religious Muslim wearing a head covering, and having had the deal with exclusion from school and work in the past due to it, the bit about the contract was something I felt deeply for you. I had and have friends who also wore artificial wigs and one who even shaved their head. Having faced this discrimination since youth and still facing it, I sometimes almost lose hope in humanity but my faith saves me and I treat this as yet another challenge of faith, another test. It is still difficult to bear and you have my solidarity. It was very illuminating to see and understand struggles of staying at a non-jewish hotel but I was heartened seeing comments from fellow subscribers who are in tourism and education industries telling you how they will now work to make things more accommodating to everyone. You are doing amazing work with your videos in increasing awareness and strengthening solidarity and empathy. Peace be upon you, I hope you have a lovely end of the year!
Peace be upon you too AbiNar! That was beautiful!
Awww thank YOU for being here and being so supportive
@@frumitup I know this is late, can you elaborte why your contract excudes your head covering? Do you have to wear a wig at work? I have plenty of contact with the medical services in my country (UK) and have seen all kinds of head coverings. As far as I know, so long as the face is not covered almost any head/hair covering is ok.
I really liked the part about kids not associating things falling apart when Mommy is gone. So true. I’m working on my husband to make sure that is not the case for us as well. 🙂
Actually, that made me cringe. If her husband is seriously that incompetent, she shouldn't be enabling his learned uselessness.
@@illawarriorhill70 Perhaps it's simply that she's just that good.
You’re so sweet but I’m really not that good!
in our couple we are a team and I do everything I can to help him and he does everything he can to help me.
So in that situation, it was easier for them to have something ready to eat for him and the kiddos after a long day at work so I simply prepared it !
@@frumitup Preparing food and making things easier/convenient for people is a love language for me as well, so I understand. I'm watching another of your videos about food preparation and it looks great, so I think maybe you are that good. Lol! Anyway, it sounds like a healthy and loving dynamic!
@thenellierose it is a love language for me too!
Our sages say to love someone you have to give to that person and take care of that person : so that is what we do 🥰🥰🥰
And rest assured, I’m not that good 🫣
Stay safe and blessed !
Hello Sara, I'm an atheist but i really enjoy your videos and learning about your faith.
You have a lovely warm, kindly voice and a really beautifully organised home. It is a pleasure to watch your channel, thank you for sharing your life with us ❤
Lovely videos as always!! I was a luxury travel agent at one time and had many Jewish clients which had certain requirements, low floor so they may take the stairs rather than elevator, physical key access not key card, a switch which could remove all lights and electricity from the room, removal of bibles, and so on. I learned so much from them, all lovely people. If we all took the time to listen and learn from one another we would have a much more peaceful earth.
So so true! And thank you to have a kind and open heart ❤️❤️
Curious why the Bible’s would need to be completely removed from the rooms rather than just ignored if they are not needed?
@@wiltedblonde Same!
They can’t take elevators??
@@wiltedblonde I think just out of cultural respect.
I am not Jewish but I find your videos fascinating, educational and an anxiety relief for me. Thank you, Sara for all the content !
This is truly an amazing channel.
The same here. I don’t know why it reduces my anxiety but it definitely does!
@@kayjay5143 I think it’s the relaxed voice and soft music/slow pace. We’re so used to crazy quick flashy anxiety-inducing TikToks and TH-cam shorts now. It’s quite calming just watching her go about her day.
@@kayjay5143 Maybe because it is so beautifully G-dly.
I agree. Sara's sweet, soothing voice and love for her faith is very uplifting and calming, which is a real boon because I have Anxiety too.
I am a Christian woman, but much of what I wear outside of my home would be considered frum. So yes, I would love to have you guide us on a way to dress in a manner that is both attractive and modest to avoid unnecessary attention. Also, if you can point out stores that have online ordering, I would appreciate it. Your clothing is beautiful so please include stores you shop at.
Hi Celt Jade!
I am so happy you are here !
If you type in google search modest Jewish clothing ; you will have a selection of stores online and near you ❤️
LDS women also dress modestly.
I am not religious, but find your videos so inspiring! You take such wonderful care of your family while maintaining a heavy-duty career. Everything you present seems so well thought out & filled with maternal love & feminine grace❤.
Thank you Reyha ❤️
Reyha good point. And I don't feel that she says it in a way that would make the rest of us feel like we're not keeping up with her.
You must be a angel - perfect in all ways! I envy your inner peace and religion. God Bless!
@chanie787878 I would never want for anyone to feel I am saying you’re inadequate if you cannot do it too! G.od forbids
@margaret: you are very kind but I’m no angel! I am full of things I need to work on!!
I worked at a Wyndham a few years back and let me tell you- as far as bed linens and cleanliness goes,... The linens are washed in cold water with eco friendly soap so I HIGHLY suggest to bring your own pillows and pull down the covers to check for dirty sheets because the times for cleaning a room/unit is significantly reduced to a half an hour at MOST so ALOT of cleaning staff has to cut corners. So tips from the trade- call and request a new set of sheets and blankets, check the shower curtains for soap spots or shampoo/soap residue, and if there are kitchens run a load of dishes in the dishwasher. 😎👍 Oh yeah- use Lysol wipes on the counters.....trust me- you don't wanna know.
Thanks that was a good set of tips. Thanks again
My cousin brings her own sheet from home change.
😵💫😳🥹 one more reason not to travel!!!
@@lessleydutton471 🤣
@@lessleydutton471 I hear you, but for some that is not an option. :)
I am learning so much about the Sephardic Jewish community through your videos. There are so many rituals that are so rich and embedded in your daily routine. I'm in awe. Thank you for letting us into your world. I do not take it for granted.
I have to travel a lot for work, so it's nice to know I am not the ONLY Jewish woman who has to plan like this! You are waaaay more organized in general though. I love your closet!
Awww thank you Shawlom❤️ we are travelling sisters!!
im not Jewish, but my best friend is and im so excited to have a channel where i can learn more for her! thank you for teaching us in such a kind, loving and motherly way
You are such a good friend Kat 🥰🥰🥰
Now you and your friend can plan for adventures
I am Jewish and this isn’t a thing for most Jewish people. I assume your friend is orthodox because most of us are secular and go to hotels without a second thought. My only hotel concern is whether or not the hotel will have a bathrobe.
I would travel for you! I think one of my favorite things about your videos is that you always sound like you’re smiling. It is comforting and I feel so safe and invited alongside your life. I am a Christian and absolutely love learning about my Jewish brothers and sisters and I have such a love and respect for you and your community. I would love to see your modest wardrobe/outfit ideas as I am quite a modest dresser as well. And I’m with you on the journey of health too! I have no children yet (but I am praying that will happen soon!) but I have let myself go too although I used to be quite athletic. We’ll work together in heart and spirit this new year! ❤️
aww thank you Jordan for your kind words:)
G.od willing you will have a beautiful bundle of Joy sooon and in good health :) xoxoxo
Thank you for sharing this. I work in hotels and I'm always trying to find ways to be more inclusive for our guests. I really appreciate being able too see what challenges you experience because I had no idea. I would travel for you. Have a wonderful day!
I can't find the right words to describe the peaceful feeling we can have by watching your videos.
I WOULD TRAVEL FOR YOU! ❤Ahhhh Sara Malka, a lovely presentation. I sooo enjoy all of your videos, they soothe me, and comfort me. I hold each of them in a sweet little place in my heart, with precious thoughts of you and what you mean to all of us! Thank you soooo much! You are greatly appreciated!❤
Baruch Ha'Shem!
Always puts a smile on my face when you post! As for travel packing tips, my number one tip that I use for every long distance trip is using military-style backpacks/rucksacks, which is something I picked up from my dad. He frequents an army surplus store in our area, and bought me a small backpack with multiple pockets for a week long trip to El Salvador. I wasn't sold on it at first because it looked smaller than the average backpack, but I was able to fit quite literally all of my luggage into it, check it as a carry-on (avoiding luggage fees was a huge plus), and carried it with ease through what felt like miles of airport terminals. It may not work for everyone, but for me it helped me limit my luggage to what I truly needed and saved me from keeping up with bulky, heavy suitcases. As an added bonus, they're also usually made durable enough to handle heavy roughhousing and comfortable enough to be worn for as long as necessary.
You don't need to be anybody else. You keep yourself safe and warm. You have as much right as anybody. I admire how organized you are. You're a great mom. (I would travel for you).
Aww thank you Peyton ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this video! My traveling tip: I like to use different colored fabric bags ( washable with zips or drawstrings) to keep clothing organized. Doing this also helps me keep items limited since the bags can only fit so many pieces of clothing.
Ouuuuuuhhhhh I love this tip! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Many blessings upon you. I am a non-Jewish spiritual woman. I listen to your videos often and I am always comforted and inspired to do and be better in my own life.
The mindfulness of your daily and life practice reminds me to be more spiritually mindful in my daily life and practice.
Thank you for being the light that you are and know that you are enough and that you are also loved.
May this always be so for you and your family. And so it is 🙏🏽
Thank you for the encouraging words. I am also a Mum trying to take care of herself and juggle being a wife, science teacher and human. I need to work on using my time wisely to be a blessing to myself, my family and my students. I'm sending prayers that you find joy and health in your self care and are kind to yourself on your journey too.
I did not know you were an athlete! Wow! No mattter how long ago it may have been, i think that's so awesome. I enjoy everything you share. I too used to have a very different shape compared to when i was competing in a different life. God is good. And we can and will get back to our healthy weights. I am proud of you for working towards YOUR goal. I believe in you❤
Sara, I would travel for you! Your videos are so inspiring, peaceful, and informative. Your love for your family, religious practices, medical expertise, and your wellbeing are lessons for everyone. You are a beautiful light in the world. ❤
Your videos remind me to be positive, peaceful and eager to learn. With a little bit of humor and fun thrown in! Thank you for taking the time during your trip to share how you navigate and remain in alignment with your life. The grace in which you approach every situation is what inspires me and that I feel is my lesson to learn from you!
I really love your videos; the culture and traditions are so different to secular NZ, and I can't thank you enough for the privilege to have a window into how your community works. I've learnt so much and it's all so interesting. Thank you, again x
I am Catholic and I enjoy watching your videos. They are not only informative but also very relaxing. I hope that doesn’t offend you, but I find your voice very soothing. I worked for many years with both Hasidic and Orthodox Jewish people, so I know a bit about your rituals and routines, but there is always more to learn. I am so glad I found you. Thank you!
You have helped me so much! I am an administrative assistant who is helping to plan a conference. One of our attendees is an Orthodox Jew, and I would like to make her stay as comfortable as possible. This video gives me an idea of the questions to ask the hotel and to inquire about food. Thank you!
Aww I am so happy to help!
And a big THANK YOU for helping us ❤️
That is so thoughtful and appreciated, thank you!
I would travel for you. I have traveled for CPEs as a psychologist. It is always interesting, challenging, and exhausting. You are as an inspiration as you were getting up so early to work out before going to your days meetings. You as a role model are a true gift to those of us who are spiritual in all face as we strive to live professional lives and care for our families and those that we care about around us!
Thank you Sara for this video. It popped up on suggested watching feed, and now I enjoy watching them. I really enjoyed the part about your prayer life. I am a Catholic wife and mother. My husband was recently ordained as a permanent deacon for the church. So now our prayer life includes reading the psalms in the Liturgy of Hours. My favorite is the line “ Be still and know that I am God.” Again thank you for sharing and allowing me to share with you. Peace be with you and your family.
I'm sorry, I haven't gotten through the entire video yet because the look of that rice dish with the different peppers looks amazing!!
I love your posts. I've learned so much. I have to tell you, at the end when you say such beautiful loving words, I can't help but cry. I'm 75 year old widow. I am all alone and hearing your words makes me feel a little lonely. Thank you sincerely.
How well-rounded and balanced you are as a person and woman is impressive and inspirational.
awww thank you so much Santro Pixie :)
Very well written!
I found your channel while scrolling late at night during a bout with insomnia. Your voice is so calming and soothing. I’m not Jewish, but I’m very interested in other cultures. May God bless you and your loved ones in the upcoming new year
I just love your videos. They are so encouraging and helpful to me as I am working at being a better wife, mom, homemaker, etc. I am not Orthodox Jew but we do follow Torah and I just love all your tips on everything in life.❤
I would travel for you! I feel you on the workout stuff. I recently have mostly recovered from an injury and at the point where I can start to get active again but put on a significant amount of weight in recovery. We got this!! I love watching you do things to take care of yourself because it helps motivate me to remember that it's important for me to do as well. Wishing you wonderful things for the rest of 2022 and 2023!
Hello Sarah. I would just like to say a general thank you for your videos. I've watched a few so far. As a non Jewish man, it has been very informative learning about your life and culture. Having lived in Montreal, the orthodox/Hasidic community had always been very mysterious and a little intimidating. Videos like these are wonderful in sharing our experiences and I believe help bring people closer and understand each other better. Your love for your religion and culture really come through and you narrate in such a warm, inviting and respectful way. Please keep up the great work. I will definitely try some of your recipes too!
Your spirit of thankfulness is intoxicating!
Sara, thanks for taking us along to your CME days away. I love your videography. Loved this video. Your voice is calming. I am sure your patients value how you make them feel.
Thank you so much Sally ❤️❤️❤️
Sara, I so enjoyed this video today. I appreciate how steadfast you are in your faith to bring your own food. Your faith is so
Inspiring.
❤️❤️❤️thank you so much Maggie❤️❤️❤️
Sara you are my favorite person on TH-cam. As a woman of faith myself, you have kept me motivated to be on my path. I would love to see videos on your books recommendations and the books on your bookshelf.
I love your videos. They talk to some deep place of my soul. I would indeed travel for you! Thank you.
Sara, you are such a lovely lady! Your comments about food being a love language really resonated with me as my fiancé and I recently moved in together and cooking for us has become a great joy for me ❤❤ thank you for a beautiful video!
Awww we are both “food love language “ people ❤️❤️❤️I love we are connected that way!
Thank you Sara for your videos and for the tips on traveling for myself as a married Modern Orthodox Jewish woman. Also, please don't be so hard on yourself as your videos are so well done and your care and love shine through to all of us. You are a gift! 💝 (PS - I would travel for you)
Thank you Shoshi❤️❤️❤️
So you think @mrscwchino changed her handle to DC?
I would travel "with" you. I am planning my first trip since becoming a devout woman with my church. Your video was helpful as I will be doing similar tasks to prepare and stay for 5 nights at a hotel in San Francisco. I have been reclaiming traditional modesty and other practices in my walk with God. Your video are encouraging. Thank you.
oh gracious, i never thought about how hard it would be to keep kosher during professional meetings that expect catering. Thank you for teaching us.
Sara, this has little to do with the current video but…. I used your Shabbat prep concepts to prepare for Christmas this year. As a result, I had a day where I could entertain and get also relax completely. Thank you so much for these videos!!! They are so helpful.
Yipppeeeee! I am so happy it could help! Wasn’t it PHENOMENAL to enjoy your celebration without running to finish stuff??
I love that feeling!!
Hello Sara! I have learned so much from your videos. Your organization, meals, devotion and spirit are inspiring! Thank you for the education! Could you do an additional video about dressing modestly as an orthodox woman in different situations such as work, Shabbat, special occasions, etc. are there any tips or links you could include? Although I am not orthodox jewish I do dress modestly and sometimes have a hard time finding certain types of clothing. Any tips would be super helpful!
With pleasure Katlin ❤️
I would travel for you. The only way I figured to travel lighter is to have one basic color and everything matches. That way if I'm stuck an extra day I can switch things around and appear to have a different outfit. I'm glad you explained why you had to use bottled water because I thought you missed the bathroom sink. Thank you for this video ❤️❤️❤️
I would travel for you!
Packing cubes are great for packing lighter. I’m in the US and my family (parents, brothers etc) are in Europe. When I travel with my husband and our four young kids, we try to just have three suitcases. Packing cubes help so much with that.
And yes, I hear you on pregnancy doing strange things to our bodies. I have a newborn and I’m still nursing so I know my body is holding onto fat to feed baby. I just tell myself it did an amazing thing in growing a new life (and now sustaining the new life) so I try to give myself grace. And baby wakes me every hour at night to eat so I don’t have much motivation to get up at 5:30 to exercise. 😂 Maybe in a few more months time…
PS I love your voice. It is so peaceful and relaxing. ❤
....I find you very comforting ....
If you travel often, it is absolutely worth it to buy duplicates of everything you need for your makeup and accessories bag. Keep the extra kit in your suitcase. Also, keep a checklist of things you need to do in advance of the trip, as well as your packing list, and always keep that in your suitcase as well. If you are ever in Israel, swing by Beit Shemesh and say "Hi". 😀
Awww thank you Yocheved 🥰🥰 great tips! And hi 👋 back from Canada 🥰
I would travel for you! ❤️
Hi Sara, I am a new subscriber and wanted to say I love your videos so much. I love learning about people's religions through their own eyes, it is always a beautiful experience. Thank you for all of the light and positivity that you share on your channel ❤️ Looking forward to watching more of your content!
Awww thank you so much Taylor ❤️❤️❤️
I would travel for you.
You cannot know how much your videos mean to me, a complete stranger but a true admirer...thank you for sharing.
Gut Shabbas Sarah and everyone on here..
I just wanted to say how it annoys me sometimes how much our grocery stores ramp up kosher food prices.. early this week a store here called Sobeys were selling cakes for 6 people at 38$!!! Outrageous! The same cake at an Italian bakery would be maybe 15$? Maybe.
We didn’t keep kosher growing up.. mom just didn’t serve pig of course and we didn’t eat milk and meat together.. as well as we are both Jewish women, I still find it fascinating and lovely how our home life can be so different but we are still proud, strong , kind and loving Jewish women all the same.
Sarah, you are a marvel and you inspire me daily!!
Safe travels and know you are valuable and always loved. You always tell us we are loved but don’t forget, so are you. 💙🙏🏼🕯️🫶🏻
Oy vey. I keep adding an H to your name!! So sorry! My bestie is Sarah with an H so it’s just a bad habit tor me. Many blessings Sara 💙🙏🏼
Very interesting! I am not Jewish but I have found through testing my DNA that I have a good portion of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. A true surprise to me since my relatives did not talk about this or practice their religion once they came to the US. Anyways, I love learning about your life and your faith!
I think we would all love to see what is considered modest clothing and what you wear for work and shabbat. Also curious about the rest of the family's modest clothing too.
You are a force of nature! So many accomplishments that you’ve already shared and you were also a pro athlete?! You’re my hero! Thank you for another great video. I would travel for you for sure!! I would love to hear about the dress requirements and for you to share about that lovely pink dress you showed us in your closet clean out. ❤
You are so sweet!
@@frumitup ❤
You are such an inspiration. Thanks for all your positive words of kindness.
I have just found your channel today. I am a nurse and where I work in London UK I am coming into contact with many Jewish families which is new for me. Even just watching a few videos I can already understand much more. Thank you for your kindness and for sharing your knowledge & love ❤️
Awww thank YOU for being here with a kind soul and an open heart 🥰🥰😋
I would also LOVE to see a modest dressing video as well!😄❤️
I would travel for you! Thank you for yet another inspiring video! I appreciate all the thoughtful preparations you took to ensure that you could stay true to yourself and your beliefs while you were away. Thank you, too, for motivating me on the exercise/heath issue... Please keep us updated on your progress so we can feel like we're helping each other! Finally, as you suggested, I would love to see a video from you on dressing modestly. Bonne Annee!
Dear Dr Sarah, I hope you see this. I now watch your videos for calmness at the end of the day. Your words at the end of your videos “You are loved, etc.” are my inspiration and make me truly feel special and loved. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
I’m not sure how your videos ended up in my feeds, I’m so glad they did though. Today marks 185 days of being in the hospital and there are days when still being here with no discharge even being discussed yet feels really discouraging. You remind me to find joy and be grateful and that is a priceless gift. Thank you.
Dear Virginia, please know that we'll keep you in our prayers and may G-d give you a complete and soon recovery! 💗
Her voice is so calming, you can tell she is a mother just by the gentle way she speaks.
aww thank you Emi :)
The Jewish faith is so interesting. I just found your channel and I’m hooked! Thank you for posting this Dr? Sarah. My Dad was the only Gentile working at a Jewish construction company when he was young. Very rare from what I understand. He told me a little about Judaeism. Many blessings and Aloha from Jen in Hawaii.
As a mom of children with food allergies- and a food allergy myself- I can totally sympathize with all of the thought and planning it takes for you to travel. Question: Why aren't you allowed to wear your headscarf during your meetings? Also, do they give you any sort of discount or anything because you provide your own meals? I know we often get the short end of the stick on that, just because they can't/won't provide safe meals.
I wondered the same about wearing her covering.
Hello ladies!!
I live in Canada and like many other countries like France they have embarked in a societal laïcisation of the country and more specifically in Quebec where they went all out even banning outwardly/ open signs of religion as public servants : so it is now illegal for a person of faith to dress the way they want as public servants and that includes hospitals, schools, governmental institutions,
These laws include banning headgear,…
As you can imagine companies with the same leanings also jumped in and did dress code policies accordingly!
That is what happens when you let the government enter your life and determine what is ok or not when it comes to living your faith
Very sad IMO
Ps no discount because I bring my food!
@@frumitup I remember, reading a story about a young lady who was Muslim living in France going to university. Her mother was a clever seamstress and made outfits for her that included a stylish hat. The way they styled it was modest, but it was done as a obvious fashion choice versus religious headgear. I didn’t give her full coverage, but she felt better wearing it. I’m assuming a lot of berets.
@@frumitup ah, ok. Thanks for answering. I didn’t understand when they started doing that years ago, and it still makes no sense.
Thank you, very interesting. I was surprised to hear you have a contract that says you can't wear your scarf. The world is too preoccupied with women's head coverings. It's only since the sixties in the West that the practice of wearing hats or scarves to go out has disappeared. This came about when compainies started aiming fashion at teenagers rather than adults. I would travel for you.
i agree Rebecca :) Hopefully things will change!
Happy holidays my sweetie!
I was very taken aback by this contract about the headscarf. I would like to learn more as to me it sounded nonsensical.
@@frumitup And to you too 😊
If people have a religious reason to wear a head covering,why would it interfere with anything in most situations?
I don’t understand that kind of thinking.
@@adoptedalgerian I'm glad the law is being challenged.
Hi Sara
Thank you for this great video. I ended up with Type IIDM so I was forced to start taking care of myself. I’m a workaholic. 😢. I’m in the same boat as you. 😊. I have worked out and watch my diet (finally) and am off all my diabetic meds. Praise Adonai!! I think you are amazing. Never stop being who you are!!!
Knowledge is power, i love learning about this faith.
Hi Sara thank you again for sharing your l Sephardic Jewish life and teaching others such as myself what you must do and how hard it can be when not staying in a kosher hotel. Blessings to you for all your hard work in the medical field. You are truly a blessing and thank you for teaching everyone about you and your religion. Blessings always to you and yours.
i would TOTALLY travel with you. your soothing voice and interesting commentary are splendid. you make me feel like i should convert. i have ashkenazi blood...
No pun intended but I’m trying to wrap my head around the scarf rule in your contract that’s due to the institution wanting everyone to present a cookie cutter image of uniformity...would they also prohibit an observant Jewish man from wearing a yarmulke? What about a Christian woman wearing a necklace with a small cross, as many do?
Or a Muslim woman wearing a hijab or other covering, or a Sihk man wearing a turban, so many examples of how this would discriminate against a large assortment of people!
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Yes, exactly. I’ve never heard of such a thing.
As a Muslim who covers her head and dresses modestly, I found this really upsetting. A contract shouldn't be able to dictate religious expression to this extent. Covering or not covering your head, does not affect how a person carries out their job role. I feel quite blessed that the company I work for, and the people I work with, are very supportive. I pray that at some point we will all be able to learn from and respect each other as humans and start focusing on what we have in common instead of what divides us ❤
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I can understand why a burka or niqab would be prohibited because in today’s world we have so many incidents of crime and terror, and obscuring one’s face makes it impossible for law enforcement to do their job.
@@julietteyork6293 please please don't be offended but do you possibly mean a niqab? A hijab covers the hair and neck, leaving the face visible, while a niqab covers hair, neck and face leaving only the eyes visible. You're absolutely right, there is far too much crime and terror - It makes me sad that so many people think God wants us to commit acts of violence when Islam is supposed to be peaceful 😔
I truly do not understand not being allowed (ALLOWED???) to wear your head scarves during a meeting?? That makes no sense. It's not like your head dressing is going to jump up and start arbitrarily attacking people...ugh. I like your solution, though. I just think it's weird that anyone else on the planet would be that invested in what you wear, or don't wear, on your own body.
I absolutely agree. It is a very old and private institution and everyone has to be a cookie cutter image of the other during meetings specially international one as we "represent the company"
@@frumitup Unbelievable. Imagine someone had cancer treatment and wouldn't be allowed to cover the head..
@@frumitup Is this your workplace, or provincial policies?
I was shocked as well so many women wear headscarf’s in my community they would have no employees. I am a healthcare provider as well and I wrap my hair for work daily in a headscarf, it is very practical and hygienic.
I find this shocking as well. I am Australian and I am sure this would be against anti-discrimination laws here - unless the religious clothing was a health or safety issue, they wouldn’t be allowed to prevent it being worn here. I am atheist but it makes me sad when people discriminated against.
I would travel for you! Thank you for sharing your life with me. You are inspiring!
Sarah, I love the intense love and joy with which you address us. I can tell that G.od is doing wonderful things in your life.
I would travel for you. My faith has been encouraged by you. I was raised as a Christian and my family was involved in leadership in the church. There is something incredibly calming and mindful about an active Jewish faith. Thank you for all you do I can imagine how you stay on top of it all.
💖💗💖 We're so glad that you are here with us!
I am not Jewish...but I find your videos both entertaining and extremely educational...you are an inspiration for all of us who are faithful and working
Great video!... But I do NOT have tips for traveling light. I pack for a month to go to my parents for 3 days😂
I am on your team!! Pack heavy just in case!!
@@frumitup quick thing I meant to say, I was a ballet dancer for 14 years but then came 4 boys. No more ballet body after the second one! It happens. But you're doing what you can to take care of yourself and that's all you can do!
I enjoy listening to your videos, mostly because I’m learning from you, but also because I appreciate your voice and pronunciation of the words. Your speech is soothing 🤍
Awww thank you ❤️❤️
Tips? Yep. Have a bag prepacked with travel size or freebie size of cosmetics, health care, etc. just grab and go. Pick a two color combo like blue and white or black and gray, brown and beige. That way you can pack less shoes and accessories. Also you will be able to mix and match plus maybe wear one or two pieces multiple times.
I find your energy level incredible and admirable, balancing so many things throughout the day.
Wow, thank you!
I so enjoy your videos! Your calming voice is very peaceful to me. Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with so many of us. I would travel for you! 💕
Whoa whoa whoa - why can't you wear your head covering during a meeting?! I'm feeling protective over your head covering! It's not hurting anyone and it's part of who you are in your modesty as a way of life... 😕
bonjour ! i don’t know if i believe in anything more than peace and love within humanity, but your videos are so calming and instructional. thank you for doing this, it helps me to learn about another culture and think of something else while i’m sick and can’t sleep, love from france 💚
Made me smile to see an orange school bus, been away from Quebec for 19 years... Sorry for the flood of comments, I'm a bit on a binge :D I know I love to connect with my subscribers, and I hope you do too :) Our lives are different I'd admit :) But over the past year switching from city life and country life means I lost 30 kilos. For me, the gym never worked and I applaud you for stepping on the machine after a long day of meetings. What really motivated my weight loss is moving with an end goal, ex: we took down a massive stone wall to build 5 stone terraces on a hill by hand my husband and I. and having the ability to picture the end vision totally made it easy to do brutal physical work. Yep, been to an outdoor scandy spa, my husband is Swedish :)
Thank you Sara for your kind words of encouragement! As women, lifting each other up helps us to continue to shine like the unique jewels we are. Being of different faiths just shows that our differences create a jewel box full of colour and beauty! I learn more and more about Sephardic by watching your videos and I thank you for that. G-d puts people in our paths for a reason and you are surely here to show tha we are more the same than we are different. And yes, I WOULD TRAVEL FOR YOU! Blessings! 💕💕
Thank you, I enjoyed this. I have been learning about kosher food as my daughter-in-law is Jewish and practices kosher eating (if that’s the right phrase). As a fellow Canadian I was pleased to see that I could keep up my tradition of Purdy’s chocolates on the table at Easter dinner because you can get Kosher premade boxes from them! To add to the meal confusion, my son-in-law is Muslim so I need to watch for things to also be Halal. For the most part, if I can get something Kosher it’s good for both families. So much for this old grandma in the middle of Rural Alberta to learn 😊
Edited to add: I would travel for you ❤
The angry skin is because the hotel air is so dry! It happened to me too but I started doing a bedside/waterbottle humidifier and extra moisturizing night cream when I travel and it helped immensely!
I’m vegan and gluten free, so I have to take my own food everywhere too. You just get used to it, but with no refrigerator it’s a misery! I love your channel, I am learning so much. You are a great teacher.
Lovely. “I would travel for you” Your vlogs are amasing, thank you for sharing.
Every morning I feel the same way, Sara. I pray and send them off. A little heart pinch every time!
It’s a small heart break ❤️🩹
I truly love your videos and the fact that you share so much of yourself. I love learning about how other people live their best lives, and you seem to be the absolute perfect example of that! Thank you so much.
I would travel for you!! Love this video, so enlightening! I love that you still wake up early to get everything done!
oh, and I forgot to mention: I was very impressed to learn you went pro with your sport!!! Sounds amazing!!
I am so exciting about the learning you provide and enjoy just getting all those great tips. Thank you Sara
You are so welcome!