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I realized years ago that I am the only one who can be my kid's mother and my husband's wife....anyone can clean a house. Very thankful for the people we have hired to clean during different seasons of life. This is just good time management and making family first priority. Good for you!
Your comment is full of wisdom and offers a wonderful perspective on choosing priorities for one's family life. I hope Sonya will take every word you've shared to heart and put her mind to rest. Thank you.
We are Christian. Hubby was ordained as a pastor nearly 50 yrs ago. He has his PhD in Jewish-Christian relations. I love watching your videos. It has given me such an appreciation for the shared parts of our faiths. I so wish we had something like Shabbat bc it’s such a special way to honor God. Thanks you so much for sharing. Blessings to you and your adorable family
I’m sorry you received such negative, hateful comments about getting help cleaning - or doing anything else - and thank you for being a voice of love and reality and kindness. 🙏🏻😌💜
I know a stay a home mom with two preteen girls who hires cleaning- her job is to care for the children, homeschool them and take them to activities. I would LOVE to hire out 😍
I'll give my two cents about why I enjoy your channel. You present as a woman who holds her life, her husband's life, and her children's lives in high regard. You have a vision and awareness, you are diligent, and you keep a standard in your home. All at an appropriate level. Such a lovely family. Grounded in faith and being an inspiration for your viewers. Well done to you both. May all of life's blessings be yours in abundance.
Being a mother to 5 kids working full time plus creating all this you tube content and the prep on top of that, to do it all by yourself would be impossible, I admire your honesty in admitting to having help and respect you all the more for it. Love your channel by the way I have learnt so much from you, Thank you.
Don't worry Sonya we are not interested to see your house when it's messy. Our houses are messy too. My dear sweet wife of 37 years wonderful marriage passed away more than 2 years ago from lung fibrosis. Now I live alone, the children have their own families. So I watch your program to get tips on kosher cooking. She was an excellent cook and baked a Challah every Friday. I don't bake. I go buy Challah. I appreciate your videos. Thank you. Erich from New Zealand ☺️
You are an amazing, talented, and brilliant lady. I am just in awe of all that you accomplish in one day. I grew up and am of the Christian faith, but through research trying to find out where this fair skinned, red haired, girl ended up with brown eyes and black eyelashes descended found out that the answer is that I am about 25% Jewish of the Cohen clan. I just devour all the knowledge you impart and want to say thank you.
I’ve had my 3rd meeting with My rabbi and started in my studies for conversion. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to stop being scared to set up the meeting. I love being part of this community. And am inspired by Sonya every day. ❤❤
Wish you all the best, may Hashem welcome you in Am Israel. It is also I wish for myself, B'H, in Brazil is hard to do it, but I need to persevere. @sonya is an inspiration to become an eshet chayil.
You were my first exposure to Judaism. Since that day, I have subscribed not only to your channel, but a couple more channels re/Jewish women and their daily life. I have also been slowly learning more about the Jewish faith, through online sources re/Judaism, history and through books and comparing what I learned to how I was raised. I'm not young (64) but it's never to late to learn new things. I wouldn't go so far as to say I am ready to convert, but perhaps I can incorporate what I can into my daily life. The part that deals with the relationship between myself and God. Thanks to you, Channah/Jar of Fireflies, and Sara/Frum it up. You ladies keep it up. You never know the effects your videos have on us. In a way, you are fulfilling your mitzvah to love your neighbors. Shalom.
I’m a Christian who likes to cook. Cooking was the first thing that drew me to ur channel. However, as a Christian, my Jesus was Jewish so I am really into learning about your culture which you present so well. Thank you.
I am born-again Christian, God has opened our eyes to Messianic & the Jewishness of Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus), He was a Torah observant Jew (Torah = God's instructions in to us ALL "First 5 books of the Bible"~ Genesis-Deut.). We now observe Shabbat & His dietary food laws.🍷🍞 🌅 🇺🇸 ✝️ 📖 🕎 🇮🇱 ✡️ God has revealed to us the richness of Hebrew heritage, as well as sending us the Yeshua, Savior of the World. 🤲 💕 🌏
Wow, I can't believe people think you look pregnant or would even be so thoughtless as to say that if you didn't make an announcement smh. You look great, Sonya!! Especially for being as busy as you are. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us and share these small snippets of your life with us 😊 But please be sure to protect your space and your peace as well. Some of these comments make me think you have some viewers that are jealous of you. So please don't think you're obligated to show us every aspect of your life. May you and your family continue to be blessed and uplifted by the grace of G-d!! ❤️❤️❤️
@SonyasPrep you hide it very well. I'm new to your channel....my husband and I recently started visiting the local synagogue and I'm trying to learn new kosher dishes for our family.....
Your husband smiling so proudly at you is inspiring. And yes, we love you and think it would be fun to see a behind the scenes of the non-perfect house. I don’t believe in showing anything other than brief and positive glimpses of the children because they are little and will have to live with this memory. Protecting the kiddos is always the most important. 🙂
I'm a Christian woman from Cape Town, South Africa and I absolutely love you video's. I have learned alot about Judaism by watching your vids. I also admire your devotion to your Faith. Please ignore the negative comments from bitter resentfull women. Misery loves company. There is absolutely nothing wrong with hiring help like cleaners or nannies. Women should be encouraged to hire help when they need it and can afford it.
Sonya, I am a Christian and have only recently come across your videos. I have been in a little bit of a slump lately as a wife and mother but the Lord, through your videos, has instilled a new desire in me to be the best Christian wife and mother I can possibly be. From your example, I have been filled with the joy of the Lord these past few days as I go about my daily household routines. I hope this doesn't sound completely crazy, but your videos have allowed me to be okay with fully embracing my roles as both mother and wife. I see so much grace in you, and although you are beautiful on the outside, I see the biblical concept of a gentle and quiet spirit which comes from inner beauty within you. I have always been on the outspoken side, but your example has inspired me to pursue what it means to cultivate a gentle and quiet spirit. I love your recipes and have even watched some of your videos with my own children!:) I have learned so much about the Jewish faith, which is beautiful. Your dedication to the Sabbath prompted me to ask my own husband how we could honor the Lord's Sabbath Day and keep it holy more within our own home and life., regardless of what others do. Your dedication to the Sabbath, to your family, to your husband, and to your faith shows your dedication to the Lord. Thank you for being an example to us mothers of what a godly woman looks like. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. May your children rise up and call you blessed.
🥹🥹🥹🥹 Your comment touched me so much!! I have no words. Sometimes being on social media, you don’t know the impact, if any, you have in others. It means so much to me that others like yourself benefit in some small way. I just want you to know that comments like these benefit me immeasurably as well. It gives me the push to continue in times when I am doubtful. Thank you 💕.
Hi (Shalom, Asalanu alaykum) Sonya. I'm a Muslim & I absolutely love your videos. I've been watching you for about a year and half maybe or more, and I love your recipes. I enjoy learning all you do as a person and family of faith, doing all the everyday things and keeping the focus on doing the best you can with everything you do. Beautiful to watch you and family enjoy the wonderful food you prepare with so much love and care. God (Elohim/Allah) continua to bless you and family with continued success with youtube videos sharing your life with us.🙏🤲🤗
thank you sonya for a channel that brings together people of various faiths ad practices. the comments show appreciation of you by jews- orthodox or not; muslims; catholics; christians of several dominations- seventh day adventists; hindus, etc. your self -respect; respect for your husband and children; parents, etc, inspires your viewers. by being the person you are you are spreading happiness and peace in the world. youur respect for the Torah and love of judaism is a huge teacher for those who may have none or little knowledge of it. you are HaShem's (G-d's) best example of what HaShem wants a person to be. may you and your loved ones be blessed always. your followers too. may the hearts and souls of haters chane into good.
Hi Sonya! Thanks for sharing with us! I am a Baptist, African American wife, mother and RN. I have help around the house whenever I feel the need. I love your channel and your recipes!
What a mulit-talented family you are! Two sets of twins: wow, what a blessing. I believe that angels walk among us, and you and your husband remind me of such. It's such a wonderful love story about meeting your husband in 3rd grade.
Sonya! I had to pause as a rare commenter to say two things. Thank you for sharing that you get help with the home sometimes! Let’s normalize that. You are more inspiring and relatable for it. It takes a village, in all forms. I’m sorry anyone thought it was appropriate to comment on your body, period. That can be damaging, hurtful and is so inappropriate. Thanks for all you share and teach here on your channel.
I'm a Seventh day Adventist and we also celebrate Sabbath, a bit differently but also with family and I love watching how you are celebrating. Your videos are so calming and lovely. Kind regards, Anna from 🇮🇪
Love, love, love your channel. While I am Catholic, I honestly feel like watching your channel has increased my faith. I think these Q and A’s are really helpful and I hope you plan to do more of them in the future. Many blessings!
Asking for help and admitting you need it is so hard, well done. AND you're providing employment for someone. It's a brilliant thing to do. I got you, girlie 😍 Love your videos and my resolution for this year is to try some of your beautiful recipes.
You have had a big effect on me, too. I am a Christian but just like you I am a seeker after God. You have helped me to see the beauty in ritual and in reminding ourselves of God's character and what he wants from us. Because of you my husband and I have become more intentional in setting aside time to concentrate on God and our faith goals. Thank you for all the time you put into planning, filming and editing.
You are such a star!! Anyone who has ugly things to say is not paying attention. You and your precious family are doing amazing work, and we are so great full that we get to be encouraged and nourished by what you share. May G.d continue to bless you and your family in this beautiful work. ❤
Love your channel. When I was working full-time and had 4 young kiddos, the very best feeling was when we hired help with house cleaning. What a relief!! Thanks for sharing your life. 😊
You inspire me in so many ways and I am a Christian. I think it is good for us all to see that there are loving, amazing women no matter what religion. And that we can all learn from one another to be more supportive and loving. Thank you for your channel🥰
Hi Sonya!I have send you again from Greece! What a beautiful video! I didn't know that you are a school nurse! You know my boy is 4 and he is going at school in September. He has tracheostomy and g tube! I hope he will have such a kind, calm and good school nurse to take care of him as you! Send you all my wishes for health and happiness to you and all your family! 😘
Hi Sonya, just watched your video and I want to tell you that you are such an inspiration. I never knew you didn’t grow up religious. I didn’t either and I’ve always been ashamed of it. Im also from a former Soviet Union country Estonia, and I want to convert. Your videos have been inspiring to me to start lighting the candles and saying a prayer every Friday. And I hope yo evolve in my religious journey and convert some day.
How nice of you to share more of your life. Your cooking videos are wonderful - I am Catholic, but love watching them. I get inspiration from you for my Sundays. God bless you all!
I very much appreciate the time and work you and your husband put into religion, family, jobs and content for the channel. No one is perfect, ever. What you provide is a compliment to your life, hopefully educating people on life, recipes, traditions. Rather than criticism, I believe your family should be celebrated for caring enough to share. Whatever the comments may be, you are lovely people and I look forward to the parts of prep and life you choose to share.
I’m so sorry you’ve received negativity when you talked about getting help around the house. You’re amazing and thank you for being open about your home life. ❤ I’m sure you’ve helped many young homemakers and mothers. Mine are grown and on their own now, but I enjoy watching your channel for the Sabbath and kosher parts, among other things. I am Seventh-Day Adventist.
Something Shay said in your last couples interview that stuck with me is that you should continue to take the time to get to know one another even after marriage. I just think that's such a beautiful sentiment and so wise. My husband is from Puerto Rico! It is beautiful. I'm sorry people made hateful comments about your getting help in the house. There's no shame in it, in fact it gives someone else a job. My husband became gravely ill a couple of years ago and just when we decided to get help COVID hit and we just couldn't risk exposing him to anyone because he has no immune system. I purchased a year subscription to Fleishigs just because you were in it. So far your issue has been my favorite.
Hello from Tzfat Eretz Yisroel! I really enjoy your videos. My favorite video is still the one when Shai had to cook for Shabbat, but not the reason why he had to cook tht Shabbat which was because u were not feeling well. I also enjoy the videos when u and Shai had your interview of yourselves and now this Q&A. Shai seems to slso be a bit of a comedian. Blessings, love and prayers for all, from the Holy Land of 🇮🇱.
You are great inspiration for many women,you are realy an Eshet Chayil.Im sorry to read there were bad messages...may Hashem bless you and sweeten their hearts, maybe they are just unhappy with their own lives...
I've been so blessed to find your channel. I've learned many things about Judiasm, food, organizing, etc. But mostly, I've learned that there are beautiful and kind people in this sometimes chaotic world. Thank you for it all.
I wish you could broadcast what you said about Respect around the world 🌎... A lot of people need to hear that. Respect is not given now a days and it's scary how disrespectful people have become. I'm Catholic, but that doesn't matter...at the end of the day everyone is human and deserves love and respect . Love and romance means nothing if you are not respected.
Thank you for sharing your life, home, family, recipes, and beliefs. You are so beautiful inside and out. Your family is lovely, and I can't wait to watch your kids grow up!
Love your videos Sonya💜 I’m a Christian, but I love learning more about the Jewish faith. The recipes and tips you share are wonderful. Love from Chicago🥰
I was directed to your channel after subscribing to another Orthodox Jewish channel. As a Christian Catholic I appreciate your customs and rituals and appreciate how you explain the meaning of them. In my faith we often are ridiculed by others on how we celebrate. Keep on making videos. I always look forward to the next one. You are awesome! Women supporting women.
Thank you Sonya. I love your videos and you and your family are just precious. Your recipes are delicious, and I am so glad you decided to go on TH-cam. God bless you all.❤
I so agree with you. If you need help ask for it. We get a firm in twice a year to deep clean our house. It makes such a difference. I am not Jewish but enjoy your cooking. You have given me lots of ideas. Thank you.
Hi Penny, the recipe is already up Sourdough Bread Recipe, Technique & Timing Tips Step By Step Guide To Success Shabbat Sourdough th-cam.com/video/zKBf7AfTv5E/w-d-xo.html
Sonya, you skin routine works, your skin is so beautiful, you're so pretty. I love your videos, you're so sweet and kind; I can see how you're a school nurse; the kids must love you. I love watching your videos! You have such a calming sweet voice. I'm happy I discovered your channel! :)
I just discovered your videos, so I'm binge watching and love them all! You give such great advice and you're so calm and patient. You talk about having respect for each other in marriage and that can't be stressed enough because it's so difficult to get respect back. I've been married over 50 years to the same man, and we work at it. (This photo is eight years old.) You also commented about Israel--I love Israel and have been there three times. (I'm a Christian, but have Jewish heritage.) I'm so sorry you had those mean comments about getting housecleaning help. You're so sweet. If a woman works and has a large family, she's going to need help. Thank you for sharing; now onto another of your videos! 🙂
💜 🌋 There is no 🏅gold medal for driving yourself into the ground 🌋 💜 We either tear each other down with envy or jealousy ~ Or we beat ourselves down fear & insecurities Sonya you are an inspiring breath of fresh air ~ your faith your family yourself your caring 🥰
Sonya you look great for having 5 children !!!!! 👌👌👌Please block those type of comments it is so unnecessary. I truly appreciate how you open up your home and life thru your video content 😍😍😍
I LOVE your channel. Your husband looks like a fun guy. Your children are adorable. I grew up Italian Roman Catholic in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. My neighborhood was Catholic / Jewish. I miss the Jewish Deli's. I Transplanted to central Virginia with Husband and children 20 plus years ago. The 1 food I miss is a Potato Knish, the square kind that you split and put mustard in the center! Do you think you can show how to make them with the recipe to go with it? I Know it;s probably a lot of work, and I'll understand if you can't. To me, that's my culture too, and sadly can't just go to the store and buy it. I have to make everything that I miss from New York. Keep up the channel it brings a bit of home to me every time I watch one! Thank You!!!!
Sonya, I have been watching your videos for a while now and I just wanted to say that they have been so helpful and inspiring to me. We are a Christian family who have been celebrating some of the Jewish holidays for a few years now, with a goal to celebrate all of them as well as start keeping Shabbat now this year. I love seeing your family together, it’s so wholesome and inspiring! Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these!
Thank you for sharing Sonya. I thought you might enjoy knowing “why” I even found your channel, was because about 2014 my family became moved regarding honoring Torah, the festivals and practicing “Shabbat” but being desperate how to walk this out I have constantly been looking for sources in how others lived this out, so I found you through one of those searches and very grateful for the other you shared producing such wonderful videos. I pray the Lord continue to bless all you share, as we all are apprentices of this journey and what a blessing it is to have practical sources to help those of us interested in learning how we might also put this practices into action. Blessings to you and your family.
Shalom Sis! I Love you and your Beautiful Mishpacha! All your videos 📹 and the Food looks amazing 👏! Please keep doing for you what make you happy 😊 Shalom and Blessings to you and your Mishpacha 🙌 🙏 ✨️
I loved you talking about communication and respect as the keys in marriage Im not religious but my parents always instilled that in any relationship you have. Love your videos
I love your videos so much Sonya. This one especially touched me. Shay is a funny guy. I saw his spirit leave his body when he thought you weren't gonna cook anymore 😂😂
Can’t imagine anyone posting negative comments on this channel. You’re so sweet and I admire all you do and share. You’ve been a huge help to me as my husband is Jewish from Queens NY, also has Russian background and even tho he’s secular, he loves to have traditional foods, so I’ve watched you make all the delicious recipes, matzo ball soup, latkes and cookies and so much more and I’ve been able to make it for him since we live in Florida and can’t always get the traditional foods. Can’t wait to see more of your future content and if you write that book we’ll be buying it. ❤
I have really enjoyed your videos and your family’s lovely involvement. I am sorry to hear you have had cruel and hurtful comments. Please continue to be your sweet self! You seem to be a strong, talented , loving mom who cares so much for her family. You are making a difference in women’s lives, I am sure! I wish you were my neighbor :).
I love your videos. My wife and her son are Jewish, althrough they dont really practice. I was raised as a Christian Babtist, and have been on the fence lately. I am starting to see things in a whole new light and I think I want to convert
Some people are just haters. It's not you, it's their problem. Also, I'm glad you let us know that reality isn't "perfect". But your videos are very aesthetically pleasing and calming.
Hi Sonya! Great Temu haul. I'm going to finally check it out. I've been really hesitant; but feom what you showed me, the quality seems much better than I thought. I love all things kitchen, so we'll see...❤
Dear Sonia i m so happy to know more about you ! Your story life is absolutetly special! Now that I know your background i admire you even more!You person embodys the real eshet chail that is so devoted to her hb and family and Hashem!!! You do eth with grace , love and calm and convey a beautiful image of the women wife amd mom but also a beautiful image of yidishkeit!!! Thank you for all what you do! Without even knowing it ( when u started you tube), it became a very special mission of life! Blessings for you and your adorable Family
Cool to know you speak Russian. You should keep teaching your children. Speaking a foreign language at an early age opens the door for more languages and it's always helpful. Your husband seems adorable. You are both a great couple, listening and supporting each other. I am not a religious person, however, both of you are functioning in a balanced and modern way. As you said communication and being here for the other. You are teaching a lesson. And it's cool TH-cam makes you more confident.
I am from the Caribbean and have faith in Yeshua as Messiah for Jews and Gentiles. My maternal grandmother cooked for 12 children and much of what you do in the kitchen makes me think of her with food flavorings and spices. My maternal side is from Guyana/ Suriname. Your calm way reminds me of my grandma and your nursing career reminds of my mom and how she came home and prepared meals for us. Thank you for the love you share with us. God bless you and I know the Lord guided me to your page.I love Israel too.
I'm sorry I've been busy with homework. Very good video. You never looked pregnant to me. I watched your Passover before and after videos. As well as the Purim before and after videos. Your videos are great! I loved how you had neighbors close by that you can walk to their homes to celebrate Purim.
Baruch Hashem I've watched this Videos, Thank you Sonya's Prep.. Ways of Hashem is Truly Perfect and you're Truly Light of the Nation whose Following the law's of G-D.
New subscriber here. I love your videos! I'm Catholic and find your videos fascinating. What a wonderful wife and mother you are! An inspiration. I'm learning so much from you.
I am a seventh day Adventist ( Gentile too I guess!) and believe that the Sabbath was instituted at Creation to Adam and Eve before there were Jews, so I love to see how you keep Gods Sabbath.❤Thank you…oh and we also eat according to God’s instructions in the Old Testament too,so it’s similar to the diet that you practice….but I’m fascinated! You’re very talented, and I admire all that you accomplish.
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I realized years ago that I am the only one who can be my kid's mother and my husband's wife....anyone can clean a house. Very thankful for the people we have hired to clean during different seasons of life. This is just good time management and making family first priority. Good for you!
Your comment is full of wisdom and offers a wonderful perspective on choosing priorities for one's family life. I hope Sonya will take every word you've shared to heart and put her mind to rest. Thank you.
Absolutely!!
@@vivianpowell1732 Yes, very nicely expressed!
What a great perspective! Wish I learned this years ago 😊
I'm a muslim but i love watching your videos and learn more about other religion, i wish the best for you and your little family.
Thank you I am honored that you watch
Me too!
So thrilled that you watch! ❤
That's so nice of you!
Same
We are Christian. Hubby was ordained as a pastor nearly 50 yrs ago. He has his PhD in Jewish-Christian relations. I love watching your videos. It has given me such an appreciation for the shared parts of our faiths. I so wish we had something like Shabbat bc it’s such a special way to honor God. Thanks you so much for sharing. Blessings to you and your adorable family
Jesus observed it and it is one of the 10 commandments. We as Christians should also keep it, as per God's word.
I’m sorry you received such negative, hateful comments about getting help cleaning - or doing anything else - and thank you for being a voice of love and reality and kindness. 🙏🏻😌💜
Yes, you are so positive and calming. Just ignore those who have nothing better to express.
Thank you Susan all of your positive comments always help
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I know a stay a home mom with two preteen girls who hires cleaning- her job is to care for the children, homeschool them and take them to activities.
I would LOVE to hire out 😍
Sonja, my take is that there is a lot of mental illness around which, unfortunately, sometimes shows up online. Ignore 🙂
Your husband loves you very much. He admires you. You can see it on his face.
🙌🙌🙌
I'll give my two cents about why I enjoy your channel. You present as a woman who holds her life, her husband's life, and her children's lives in high regard. You have a vision and awareness, you are diligent, and you keep a standard in your home. All at an appropriate level. Such a lovely family. Grounded in faith and being an inspiration for your viewers. Well done to you both. May all of life's blessings be yours in abundance.
Oh Gosh thank you for your sweet and generous comment ❤
Being a mother to 5 kids working full time plus creating all this you tube content and the prep on top of that, to do it all by yourself would be impossible, I admire your honesty in admitting to having help and respect you all the more for it. Love your channel by the way I have learnt so much from you, Thank you.
Don't worry Sonya we are not interested to see your house when it's messy. Our houses are messy too. My dear sweet wife of 37 years wonderful marriage passed away more than 2 years ago from lung fibrosis. Now I live alone, the children have their own families. So I watch your program to get tips on kosher cooking. She was an excellent cook and baked a Challah every Friday. I don't bake. I go buy Challah. I appreciate your videos. Thank you. Erich from New Zealand ☺️
You are an amazing, talented, and brilliant lady. I am just in awe of all that you accomplish in one day. I grew up and am of the Christian faith, but through research trying to find out where this fair skinned, red haired, girl ended up with brown eyes and black eyelashes descended found out that the answer is that I am about 25% Jewish of the Cohen clan. I just devour all the knowledge you impart and want to say thank you.
I’ve had my 3rd meeting with My rabbi and started in my studies for conversion. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to stop being scared to set up the meeting. I love being part of this community. And am inspired by Sonya every day. ❤❤
Oh wow Samantha how exciting
Congratulations on your conversion experience Samantha.
Wish you all the best, may Hashem welcome you in Am Israel.
It is also I wish for myself, B'H, in Brazil is hard to do it, but I need to persevere. @sonya is an inspiration to become an eshet chayil.
@@pollymorriss3001 thank you so much.
@@driw08 thank you, and good luck 👍🏽
You were my first exposure to Judaism. Since that day, I have subscribed not only to your channel, but a couple more channels re/Jewish women and their daily life. I have also been slowly learning more about the Jewish faith, through online sources re/Judaism, history and through books and comparing what I learned to how I was raised. I'm not young (64) but it's never to late to learn new things. I wouldn't go so far as to say I am ready to convert, but perhaps I can incorporate what I can into my daily life. The part that deals with the relationship between myself and God.
Thanks to you, Channah/Jar of Fireflies, and Sara/Frum it up. You ladies keep it up. You never know the effects your videos have on us. In a way, you are fulfilling your mitzvah to love your neighbors. Shalom.
wow so beautiful and encouraging
I’m a Christian who likes to cook. Cooking was the first thing that drew me to ur channel. However, as a Christian, my Jesus was Jewish so I am really into learning about your culture which you present so well. Thank you.
I am born-again Christian, God has opened our eyes to Messianic & the Jewishness of Yeshua the Messiah (Jesus), He was a Torah observant Jew
(Torah = God's instructions in to us ALL "First 5 books of the Bible"~ Genesis-Deut.).
We now observe Shabbat &
His dietary food laws.🍷🍞 🌅
🇺🇸 ✝️ 📖 🕎 🇮🇱 ✡️
God has revealed to us the richness of Hebrew heritage, as well as sending us the Yeshua, Savior of the World. 🤲 💕 🌏
Wow, I can't believe people think you look pregnant or would even be so thoughtless as to say that if you didn't make an announcement smh. You look great, Sonya!! Especially for being as busy as you are. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us and share these small snippets of your life with us 😊 But please be sure to protect your space and your peace as well. Some of these comments make me think you have some viewers that are jealous of you. So please don't think you're obligated to show us every aspect of your life. May you and your family continue to be blessed and uplifted by the grace of G-d!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Anais
Wow, I can’t believe that people made comments about you hiring help.
That’s ridiculous, I’m SO GLAD you have help to manage your household. ❤️❤️
Haters gonna hate. I'm always amazed at how calm you are when prepping for a holiday, I'm always in hyper mode.
I think it’s a normal response to get nervous, I do too
@SonyasPrep you hide it very well. I'm new to your channel....my husband and I recently started visiting the local synagogue and I'm trying to learn new kosher dishes for our family.....
The more I understand the Jewish faith, the more I understand my relationship with Yeshua and my understanding of the scriptures.
Your husband smiling so proudly at you is inspiring. And yes, we love you and think it would be fun to see a behind the scenes of the non-perfect house. I don’t believe in showing anything other than brief and positive glimpses of the children because they are little and will have to live with this memory. Protecting the kiddos is always the most important. 🙂
You have a beautiful family. Love your page. Continued blessings🙏
Thank you Yvette
I'm a Christian woman from Cape Town, South Africa and I absolutely love you video's. I have learned alot about Judaism by watching your vids. I also admire your devotion to your Faith. Please ignore the negative comments from bitter resentfull women. Misery loves company. There is absolutely nothing wrong with hiring help like cleaners or nannies. Women should be encouraged to hire help when they need it and can afford it.
Yes absolutely
I am a ICU nurse now retired. Thank you for sharing some of your life with us. Next year in Jerusalem!
Amen!!
Sonya, I am a Christian and have only recently come across your videos. I have been in a little bit of a slump lately as a wife and mother but the Lord, through your videos, has instilled a new desire in me to be the best Christian wife and mother I can possibly be. From your example, I have been filled with the joy of the Lord these past few days as I go about my daily household routines. I hope this doesn't sound completely crazy, but your videos have allowed me to be okay with fully embracing my roles as both mother and wife. I see so much grace in you, and although you are beautiful on the outside, I see the biblical concept of a gentle and quiet spirit which comes from inner beauty within you. I have always been on the outspoken side, but your example has inspired me to pursue what it means to cultivate a gentle and quiet spirit. I love your recipes and have even watched some of your videos with my own children!:) I have learned so much about the Jewish faith, which is beautiful. Your dedication to the Sabbath prompted me to ask my own husband how we could honor the Lord's Sabbath Day and keep it holy more within our own home and life., regardless of what others do. Your dedication to the Sabbath, to your family, to your husband, and to your faith shows your dedication to the Lord. Thank you for being an example to us mothers of what a godly woman looks like. May the Lord bless and keep you and your family. May He make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. May your children rise up and call you blessed.
I didn't realize my previous post posted ,so I have two comments on here. I am new to commenting to TH-cam. Sorry!
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Your comment touched me so much!! I have no words. Sometimes being on social media, you don’t know the impact, if any, you have in others. It means so much to me that others like yourself benefit in some small way.
I just want you to know that comments like these benefit me immeasurably as well. It gives me the push to continue in times when I am doubtful. Thank you 💕.
Hi (Shalom, Asalanu alaykum) Sonya.
I'm a Muslim & I absolutely love your videos. I've been watching you for about a year and half maybe or more, and I love your recipes.
I enjoy learning all you do as a person and family of faith, doing all the everyday things and keeping the focus on doing the best you can with everything you do. Beautiful to watch you and family enjoy the wonderful food you prepare with so much love and care.
God (Elohim/Allah) continua to bless you and family with continued success with youtube videos sharing your life with us.🙏🤲🤗
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Amen!! Thank you ❤
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thank you sonya for a channel that brings together people of various faiths ad practices. the comments show appreciation of you by jews- orthodox or
not; muslims; catholics; christians of several dominations- seventh day adventists; hindus, etc. your self -respect; respect for your husband and children; parents, etc, inspires your viewers. by being the person you are you are spreading happiness and peace in the world. youur respect for the Torah and love of judaism is a huge teacher for those who may have none or little knowledge of it. you are HaShem's (G-d's) best example of what HaShem wants a person to be. may you and your loved ones be blessed always. your followers too. may the hearts and souls of haters chane into good.
I’m in a puddle of happy tears 🥹. It’s incredible and so humbling 🙌
I'm not Jewish but I enjoy your videos very much! I also think you are very pretty and I just love the way you carry yourself!
Aww thank you
Hi Sonya! Thanks for sharing with us! I am a Baptist, African American wife, mother and RN. I have help around the house whenever I feel the need. I love your channel and your recipes!
What a mulit-talented family you are! Two sets of twins: wow, what a blessing.
I believe that angels walk among us, and you and your husband remind me of such. It's such a wonderful love story about meeting your husband in 3rd grade.
Sonya, I will definitely buy your cookbook!!!!
Sonya! I had to pause as a rare commenter to say two things.
Thank you for sharing that you get help with the home sometimes! Let’s normalize that. You are more inspiring and relatable for it. It takes a village, in all forms.
I’m sorry anyone thought it was appropriate to comment on your body, period. That can be damaging, hurtful and is so inappropriate.
Thanks for all you share and teach here on your channel.
Thank you so much!
I'm a Seventh day Adventist and we also celebrate Sabbath, a bit differently but also with family and I love watching how you are celebrating.
Your videos are so calming and lovely.
Kind regards,
Anna from 🇮🇪
Love, love, love your channel. While I am Catholic, I honestly feel like watching your channel has increased my faith. I think these Q and A’s are really helpful and I hope you plan to do more of them in the future. Many blessings!
I am Orthodox Jewish and I love your vlogs ..I am an RN also ,,39 years as a RN …Thank you for the wonderful vlogs . Keep them coming . Mazel Tov
When I see your videos, u make my heart so joyful. Thank u for sharing your story with us. You're gorgeous inside and out and it shows 💕
oh my , thank you so much
Asking for help and admitting you need it is so hard, well done. AND you're providing employment for someone. It's a brilliant thing to do. I got you, girlie 😍 Love your videos and my resolution for this year is to try some of your beautiful recipes.
Thank you Katherine lol ❤
My partner and his family are from Israel, and I'm finally getting to go for the first time in May! I'm super excited for the experience.
Hope you love it as much as we do
You have had a big effect on me, too. I am a Christian but just like you I am a seeker after God. You have helped me to see the beauty in ritual and in reminding ourselves of God's character and what he wants from us. Because of you my husband and I have become more intentional in setting aside time to concentrate on God and our faith goals. Thank you for all the time you put into planning, filming and editing.
You are such a star!! Anyone who has ugly things to say is not paying attention. You and your precious family are doing amazing work, and we are so great full that we get to be encouraged and nourished by what you share. May G.d continue to bless you and your family in this beautiful work. ❤
Amen!! Thank you
Love your channel. When I was working full-time and had 4 young kiddos, the very best feeling was when we hired help with house cleaning. What a relief!! Thanks for sharing your life. 😊
You inspire me in so many ways and I am a Christian. I think it is good for us all to see that there are loving, amazing women no matter what religion. And that we can all learn from one another to be more supportive and loving. Thank you for your channel🥰
Hi Sonya!I have send you again from Greece! What a beautiful video! I didn't know that you are a school nurse! You know my boy is 4 and he is going at school in September. He has tracheostomy and g tube! I hope he will have such a kind, calm and good school nurse to take care of him as you! Send you all my wishes for health and happiness to you and all your family! 😘
Hi Sonya, just watched your video and I want to tell you that you are such an inspiration. I never knew you didn’t grow up religious. I didn’t either and I’ve always been ashamed of it. Im also from a former Soviet Union country Estonia, and I want to convert. Your videos have been inspiring to me to start lighting the candles and saying a prayer every Friday. And I hope yo evolve in my religious journey and convert some day.
Thats beautiful Marion
Happy 3 years to you on TH-cam. Your recipes are great, you making cooking fun. Thanks 😊
Thanks so much! 😊
How nice of you to share more of your life. Your cooking videos are wonderful - I am Catholic, but love watching them. I get inspiration from you for my Sundays. God bless you all!
I very much appreciate the time and work you and your husband put into religion, family, jobs and content for the channel. No one is perfect, ever. What you provide is a compliment to your life, hopefully educating people on life, recipes, traditions. Rather than criticism, I believe your family should be celebrated for caring enough to share. Whatever the comments may be, you are lovely people and I look forward to the parts of prep and life you choose to share.
Amen to that!
I’m so sorry you’ve received negativity when you talked about getting help around the house. You’re amazing and thank you for being open about your home life. ❤ I’m sure you’ve helped many young homemakers and mothers. Mine are grown and on their own now, but I enjoy watching your channel for the Sabbath and kosher parts, among other things. I am Seventh-Day Adventist.
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I felt your marriage advice of don't speak to your spouse like just any friend in my heart. Very profound and spot on.
Something Shay said in your last couples interview that stuck with me is that you should continue to take the time to get to know one another even after marriage. I just think that's such a beautiful sentiment and so wise. My husband is from Puerto Rico! It is beautiful. I'm sorry people made hateful comments about your getting help in the house. There's no shame in it, in fact it gives someone else a job. My husband became gravely ill a couple of years ago and just when we decided to get help COVID hit and we just couldn't risk exposing him to anyone because he has no immune system. I purchased a year subscription to Fleishigs just because you were in it. So far your issue has been my favorite.
Oh wow I am so flattered. Hope your husband is doing better.
Hello from Tzfat Eretz Yisroel!
I really enjoy your videos.
My favorite video is still the one when Shai had to cook for Shabbat, but not the reason why he had to cook tht Shabbat which was because u were not feeling well.
I also enjoy the videos when u and Shai had your interview of yourselves and now this Q&A.
Shai seems to slso be a bit of a comedian.
Blessings, love and prayers for all, from the Holy Land of 🇮🇱.
You’re inspiring Sonya!! God bless you!!💕💜
Living a heritage language is so important for children. Such an advantage academically. So good to follow your journey.
You are great inspiration for many women,you are realy an Eshet Chayil.Im sorry to read there were bad messages...may Hashem bless you and sweeten their hearts, maybe they are just unhappy with their own lives...
I really love you, Sonya, God bless you and your beautiful family. And your husband is TOP!!!
Nice greetings from Germany. Lot*s of love.
Sonya, you look like a Persian princess.. ♥
I've been so blessed to find your channel. I've learned many things about Judiasm, food, organizing, etc. But mostly, I've learned that there are beautiful and kind people in this sometimes chaotic world. Thank you for it all.
I wish you could broadcast what you said about Respect around the world 🌎...
A lot of people need to hear that.
Respect is not given now a days and it's scary how disrespectful people have become. I'm Catholic, but that doesn't matter...at the end of the day everyone is human and deserves love and respect . Love and romance means nothing if you are not respected.
Beautifully said!!
Thank you for sharing your life, home, family, recipes, and beliefs. You are so beautiful inside and out. Your family is lovely, and I can't wait to watch your kids grow up!
Awww thank you
Love your videos Sonya💜 I’m a Christian, but I love learning more about the Jewish faith. The recipes and tips you share are wonderful. Love from Chicago🥰
What a blessing you have two sets of twins!! ❤❤
You did such a great job answering questions with this video. You are so kind and have such great content. You are the best Sonya!
Thank you so much!
I was directed to your channel after subscribing to another Orthodox Jewish channel. As a Christian Catholic I appreciate your customs and rituals and appreciate how you explain the meaning of them. In my faith we often are ridiculed by others on how we celebrate. Keep on making videos. I always look forward to the next one. You are awesome! Women supporting women.
Love that, thank you, and welcome to the channel.
How do creators "always" keep ourselves put together? EASY: We don't switch the camera on when we're not put together.
Haha exactly
Sad for your negative comments. Your a lovely person helping others with suggestions for their home. Xo from Brisbane Australia
Thank you Sonya. I love your videos and you and your family are just precious. Your recipes are delicious, and I am so glad you decided to go on TH-cam. God bless you all.❤
I so agree with you. If you need help ask for it. We get a firm in twice a year to deep clean our house. It makes such a difference.
I am not Jewish but enjoy your cooking. You have given me lots of ideas. Thank you.
That makes me so happy
Oh wow, I have been watching you for awhile and i didnt realize you have TWO sets of twins. What a blessing!! ❤
Would love to see your sour dough bread recipes
You do great job on how organized you are when preparing large dinners for large groups of people.
Hi Penny, the recipe is already up
Sourdough Bread Recipe, Technique & Timing Tips Step By Step Guide To Success Shabbat Sourdough
th-cam.com/video/zKBf7AfTv5E/w-d-xo.html
Sonya, you skin routine works, your skin is so beautiful, you're so pretty. I love your videos, you're so sweet and kind; I can see how you're a school nurse; the kids must love you. I love watching your videos! You have such a calming sweet voice. I'm happy I discovered your channel! :)
Wow! What a great honor that you have chosen my country to spend your honeymoon 🥰
In my house my girls and I really enjoy watching your videos 😊
Sonya you are a star, beautiful inside out. A true akeret habayit ❤
my biggest takeaway from watching you is how to practice my faith better.
I have also learned many cooking techniques!
You're Awesome✌️🙏⚘️🌹😍
I just discovered your videos, so I'm binge watching and love them all! You give such great advice and you're so calm and patient. You talk about having respect for each other in marriage and that can't be stressed enough because it's so difficult to get respect back. I've been married over 50 years to the same man, and we work at it. (This photo is eight years old.) You also commented about Israel--I love Israel and have been there three times. (I'm a Christian, but have Jewish heritage.) I'm so sorry you had those mean comments about getting housecleaning help. You're so sweet. If a woman works and has a large family, she's going to need help. Thank you for sharing; now onto another of your videos! 🙂
💜 🌋 There is no 🏅gold medal for driving yourself into the ground 🌋 💜
We either tear each other down with envy or jealousy ~ Or we beat ourselves down fear & insecurities
Sonya you are an inspiring breath of fresh air ~ your faith your family yourself your caring 🥰
Lovely family food and fun 🙌
I just got engaged and truly enjoyed your marriage advice... not to mention your fabulous recipes❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations Traci! How exciting
@@SonyasPrep Thank You sooo much!!
Sonya you look great for having 5 children !!!!! 👌👌👌Please block those type of comments it is so unnecessary. I truly appreciate how you open up your home and life thru your video content 😍😍😍
I LOVE your channel. Your husband looks like a fun guy. Your children are adorable. I grew up Italian Roman Catholic in Bensonhurst Brooklyn. My neighborhood was Catholic / Jewish. I miss the Jewish Deli's. I Transplanted to central Virginia with Husband and children 20 plus years ago. The 1 food I miss is a Potato Knish, the square kind that you split and put mustard in the center! Do you think you can show how to make them with the recipe to go with it? I Know it;s probably a lot of work, and I'll understand if you can't. To me, that's my culture too, and sadly can't just go to the store and buy it. I have to make everything that I miss from New York. Keep up the channel it brings a bit of home to me every time I watch one! Thank You!!!!
I think a FULL cookbook will be a BIG hit! Can't wait!
MAZEL TOV on your sixteenth anniversary. You BH are such a BEAUTIFUL family............You do NOT look much older than 20
Sonya, I have been watching your videos for a while now and I just wanted to say that they have been so helpful and inspiring to me. We are a Christian family who have been celebrating some of the Jewish holidays for a few years now, with a goal to celebrate all of them as well as start keeping Shabbat now this year. I love seeing your family together, it’s so wholesome and inspiring! Thank you for all the hard work that goes into these!
Thank you for sharing Sonya. I thought you might enjoy knowing “why” I even found your channel, was because about 2014 my family became moved regarding honoring Torah, the festivals and practicing “Shabbat” but being desperate how to walk this out I have constantly been looking for sources in how others lived this out, so I found you through one of those searches and very grateful for the other you shared producing such wonderful videos. I pray the Lord continue to bless all you share, as we all are apprentices of this journey and what a blessing it is to have practical sources to help those of us interested in learning how we might also put this practices into action. Blessings to you and your family.
wow beautiful Gail
I agree with your husband, a behind the scenes would be awesome !! As much as you are comfortable sharing of course
Shalom Sis! I Love you and your Beautiful Mishpacha! All your videos 📹 and the Food looks amazing 👏! Please keep doing for you what make you happy 😊 Shalom and Blessings to you and your Mishpacha 🙌 🙏 ✨️
I loved you talking about communication and respect as the keys in marriage Im not religious but my parents always instilled that in any relationship you have. Love your videos
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Cookbook? Hurray! I certainly look forward to that! What a fun video, thank you so much for sharing a little bit of your life!
I love your videos so much Sonya. This one especially touched me. Shay is a funny guy. I saw his spirit leave his body when he thought you weren't gonna cook anymore 😂😂
Can’t imagine anyone posting negative comments on this channel. You’re so sweet and I admire all you do and share. You’ve been a huge help to me as my husband is Jewish from Queens NY, also has Russian background and even tho he’s secular, he loves to have traditional foods, so I’ve watched you make all the delicious recipes, matzo ball soup, latkes and cookies and so much more and I’ve been able to make it for him since we live in Florida and can’t always get the traditional foods. Can’t wait to see more of your future content and if you write that book we’ll be buying it. ❤
Awww thank you Rachel
I’ve only been watching for about six months so I am really looking forward to celebrating Passover with you this year! ♥️✡️
I have really enjoyed your videos and your family’s lovely involvement. I am sorry to hear you have had cruel and hurtful comments.
Please continue to be your sweet self! You seem to be a strong, talented , loving mom who cares so much for her family. You are making a difference in women’s lives, I am sure! I wish you were my neighbor :).
I love your videos. My wife and her son are Jewish, althrough they dont really practice. I was raised as a Christian Babtist, and have been on the fence lately. I am starting to see things in a whole new light and I think I want to convert
Some people are just haters. It's not you, it's their problem. Also, I'm glad you let us know that reality isn't "perfect". But your videos are very aesthetically pleasing and calming.
Hi Sonya! Great Temu haul. I'm going to finally check it out. I've been really hesitant; but feom what you showed me, the quality seems much better than I thought. I love all things kitchen, so we'll see...❤
Dear Sonia i m so happy to know more about you ! Your story life is absolutetly special! Now that I know your background i admire you even more!You person embodys the real eshet chail that is so devoted to her hb and family and Hashem!!! You do eth with grace , love and calm and convey a beautiful image of the women wife amd mom but also a beautiful image of yidishkeit!!! Thank you for all what you do!
Without even knowing it ( when u started you tube), it became a very special mission of life!
Blessings for you and your adorable Family
I wish one day we will meet ...
Your comment is so beautiful and touching. Thank you for your sweet message
My pleasure Sonia !
Cool to know you speak Russian. You should keep teaching your children. Speaking a foreign language at an early age opens the door for more languages and it's always helpful. Your husband seems adorable. You are both a great couple, listening and supporting each other. I am not a religious person, however, both of you are functioning in a balanced and modern way. As you said communication and being here for the other. You are teaching a lesson. And it's cool TH-cam makes you more confident.
I am from the Caribbean and have faith in Yeshua as Messiah for Jews and Gentiles. My maternal grandmother cooked for 12 children and much of what you do in the kitchen makes me think of her with food flavorings and spices. My maternal side is from Guyana/ Suriname. Your calm way reminds me of my grandma and your nursing career reminds of my mom and how she came home and prepared meals for us. Thank you for the love you share with us. God bless you and I know the Lord guided me to your page.I love Israel too.
Guyanese and a Spirit filled Torah Observant follower of Yeshua too!!
I'm sorry I've been busy with homework. Very good video. You never looked pregnant to me. I watched your Passover before and after videos. As well as the Purim before and after videos. Your videos are great! I loved how you had neighbors close by that you can walk to their homes to celebrate Purim.
I would Love to see you do a video about your wedding!!!!!
Baruch Hashem I've watched this Videos, Thank you Sonya's Prep.. Ways of Hashem is Truly Perfect and you're Truly Light of the Nation whose Following the law's of G-D.
New subscriber here. I love your videos! I'm Catholic and find your videos fascinating. What a wonderful wife and mother you are! An inspiration. I'm learning so much from you.
Welcome! Thank you so much
I am a seventh day Adventist ( Gentile too I guess!) and believe that the Sabbath was instituted at Creation to Adam and Eve before there were Jews, so I love to see how you keep Gods Sabbath.❤Thank you…oh and we also eat according to God’s instructions in the Old Testament too,so it’s similar to the diet that you practice….but I’m fascinated! You’re very talented, and I admire all that you accomplish.
This is such good content!! And you look awesome!! Two sets of twins, I could NEVER tell!!
Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome!