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Day in the Life of an Orthodox Jewish Working Mom | Morning Routine, Shabbat Prep & Challah Baking A Day in the Life of an Orthodox Jewish Mom | Morning to Shabbat Prep Ever wondered what a typical day looks like for an Orthodox Jewish full-time working mom? In this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a busy but meaningful day — from my morning routine to prepping for Shabbat and baking homemade challah. Here’s what you’ll see in this video: Early morning routine with kids before work Balancing motherhood, work, and faith Shabbat prep: cooking, cleaning Making challah with the Jewish Community How I stay grounded and joyful through it all Whether you’re Jewish, curious about Orthodox life, or just love homemaking and productivity content — this video is for you! Links from the video: 👞Shoes: https://amzn.to/3GxGyIV ⌚️Watch: https://amzn.to/4jWPo1h 🧕Head scarf: https://keterhayofi.myshopify.com/pro... 🚨 use code sonya15 for 15% off Eyebrow Pencil: https://amzn.to/3Z27XsO 📚Cookbook Kosher by Design: https://amzn.to/4d7aE2 Plastic food covers: https://amzn.to/42EOjFy 🧂Hawaij seasoning: https://amzn.to/42LC9JG Thrive Market: http://thrivemarket.com/SonyasPrep you’ll get an extra 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth up to $60! 🔪Knife: https://amzn.to/4iI0uWT Immersion blender: https://amzn.to/3SfZgHy Recipes: 🍞 Challah Recipe (Step-by-Step): 1️⃣ Add 5 ½ cups of water to a large bowl. 2️⃣ Add 1 cup of sugar and 4 tbsp of yeast. Let it proof. 3️⃣ Mix in ½ a bag of high-gluten flour =2.5 lbs (or all-purpose flour). 4️⃣ Add 2 tbsp salt, 1 cup of oil, and the remaining flour =2.5LBS. 5️⃣ Knead until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes. 6️⃣ Knead again for a smooth finish. 7️⃣ Divide, braid, and proof the strands for 30 minutes to 1 hour. 8️⃣ Pro Tip: Place the proofed challahs into a cold oven, then set it to 350°F. The gradual rise in temperature creates fluffy, beautiful challah! 9️⃣ Bake for 25-45 minutes, depending on the size. 🍚Sirkanis: 2 cups rice 1 can chickpeas 1 Cup of diced beef 1 onion diced 1-2 carrots diced 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup water 1 tbsp salt 1 tbspn chicken consome Cumin and coriander Cook covered at 400F for hour and a half mixing 1x after 45 minutes. In a saucepan sauté 7 crushed garlic with 1/4 cup oil. Pour over rice. WATCH NEXT: Hawaij Yemenite Soup Recipe:    • Yemenite Soup Recipe   Why a Key Shaped Challah SHLISSEL CHALLAH Tutorial:    • Why a Key Shaped Challah SHLISSEL CHALLAH ...   How to Make 4-Strand Challah | Fluffy, Golden & Foolproof!    • How to Make 4-Strand Challah | Fluffy, Gol...   30 MINUTE FAMILY FRIENDLY MEALS THAT ARE QUICK & EASY TO MAKE ON BUSY WEEKNIGHTS ORTHODOX JEWISH    • 30 MINUTE FAMILY FRIENDLY MEALS THAT ARE Q...   Shabbat Prep Routine After Work How we Celebrate Shabbat Orthodox Jewish Sonya's Prep    • Shabbat Prep Routine After Work How we Cel...   DOWNLOAD MY PRINTABLE CHORE CHART, CHALLAH PRAYER & MORE: Etsy Shop: https://sonyasprep.etsy.com CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram:   / sonyasprep   Shop My Kitchen: https://www.amazon.com/shop/sonyasprep Let me know in the comments: Do you have a favorite part of Shabbat prep? Want to see more day-in-the-life content? Don’t forget to LIKE this video if you enjoyed it, SUBSCRIBE for more Orthodox Jewish homemaking and cooking inspiration, and SHARE with a friend who’d love it too! #OrthodoxJewishMom #DayInTheLife #ShabbatPrep #WorkingMomLife #JewishYouTube #ChallahBaking #JewishMom #KosherCooking #JewishHomemaking #FridayRoutine #SonyaSPrep

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