Cook a Purim-Inspired Shabbat Dinner With Me | Shabbat Prep Before Purim
This years Purim definitely feels different. There are so many striking parallels between the ancient story of Persia and what is happening today involving Iran. I’m doing what I do best in uncertain times- Praying for the world and cooking for my family.
Shabbat prep looks a little different when Purim is around the corner. In this video, I’m preparing a Purim-inspired Shabbat dinner filled with traditional favorites, family recipes, and easy shortcuts to help the week feel calmer and more joyful.
From rose cookies (Shoshanim) and hamantaschen hacks to savory dishes that work beautifully for both Shabbat and Purim, this is real-life Jewish cooking that fits into a busy home.
If you’re looking for kosher Shabbat recipes, Purim food ideas, or inspiration for combining Jewish holidays with everyday prep — you’re in the right place.
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🍽️ RECIPES FEATURED & FULL VIDEOS
🌹 Rose Cookies (Shoshanim) – Easy Israeli Bakery-Style Meringue Cookies
🥟 Gozhgizhge Recipe (Bukharian Purim Tradition)
💙 My Mother-in-Law’s Purim Recipe (A Family Tradition)
🍗 The Chicken Dinner That Got Me Through Nursing School
🔺 Perfect Hamantaschen Hack (No Rolling, No Rerolling!)
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✨ WHAT YOU’LL FIND IN THIS VIDEO
• Shabbat prep before Purim
• Traditional Purim recipes with modern shortcuts
• Kosher Jewish cooking & family traditions
• Make-ahead ideas for a calmer holiday week
• Realistic Jewish mom life in the kitchen
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46 Comments
What wonderful memories are being created in your home – in the kitchen and wherever the kids are. Such a happy home – thank you for sharing. The music you chose with this video is so peaceful ❤ Shabbat shalom.
The voices of children are but a symphony for gods ears.
I love watching you prep and cook. You should write a cookbook! What kind of knife are you using?
Love the kids! Kids are proof of life so don't worry about the rudeniks!!
Nothing better than the voices of children!
I LOVE the sounds of real life. Once those little voices are grown and no longer around, the quiet is deafening, and sad. Cherish every squeal. ❤
I also appreciate your time. These recipes are very helpful.
Could I use the grain free flour for cookies and cakes ?
Didnt even notice the kids in background, i was focused on what you were making. Your a great cook, mother, wife. Im amazed everytime i watch how you juggle everything. You are blessed 😁
Those look like Korean Yaki Man Do
Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127
As an empty nester, their voices are like music to my ears 😉❤.
Life has felt like Purim since Oct.7th. We do what we can & keep our traditions. 🙏
I hope it's proper to say chag Purim sameach. 😊
Shabbat shalom, dear Sonya! Thank you so much for your Hammantaschen recipe. It is so simple. You saved me! I didn´t wanted to add butter and this looks delicious! I will try it. Have a blessed Shabos and Chag Purim Sameach! Much love from Slovakia, Dani 🥰
Just came from Bingo. I bought the same salmon and beef. Missed facon somehow.
If you cook chebureki does it mean that you came from Georgia?
Thank you, for sharing. So good. Your voice is very calming I hope you also finds peace. Your children are well behaved and I enjoy
hearing them in the background .
I love your content.
I love hearing the children in the background! No need to apologise. As someone who has not been blessed with them, yet hearing them talk or play is a blessing.
No apologies for having a happy home, filled with children!
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Hi Sonya. Your recipes look amazing l am going to prepare that Italian dressing chicken bake with vegs. Also the moroccan salmon looks delicious 😋 ❤ ❤ Blessings.
From Australia 🇦🇺 Nadia x
Thanks for the recipe ideas, I'm going to try them
Thanks Sonya it looks yummy Yummy 😋 have to make it one day love from Australia Rita 💓
Don't apologize Sonya, the kids are a blessing from HaShem and a great background sound in your video. Thank you for sharing all your amazing recipes with us and I wish you and your family Shabbat Shalom.
Sweet Sonya, may HaShem bless you and your family this Purim ~ Chag Purim Sameach! Just wanted to share that your Hamantashen recipe looks like such a time saver and they look fabulous, thank you! I love and appreciate all of your content, especially all of your tips and tricks in the kitchen! Also, your babies are adorable and I love them so. Lastly, for our precious Persian brothers and sisters, Javid Shah! 🌹
That is a really good deal for all this produce! Is that a special store with discounts? I’ve never seen meat 🥩 to be so cheap. I live in Oregon
שבת שלום & פורים שמח!!
Love the music in the background
For sure Purim definitely feels different this year! Praying for a miracle…Wishing you and your family a Chag Purim Sameach
Приветствую скажите пожалуйста вы говорите по Руски
Im watching your video while I prepare for Shabbat myself. I feel like Im cooking with a friend 😊
Could you please do a Shabbat prep for an empty nester?
Everything looks so good! I’ve always really enjoyed grape leaves and watching your process gave me confidence to try them myself … eventually, ha. Shabbat Shalom! 🤍
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks. I have learned so much! P.S. I LOVE the kid noises.
It absolutely blows my mind she makes all this food between Thursday and Friday sundown! Have you ever done a video on how you plan ? I find it hard to come up with menus week after week! Happy Purim! 🤍
I don't have any children of my own, I love children You have such a beautiful family you are so blessed. Your videos always make me happy.
Sonya would you please give ingredient measurements in grams or millilitres as well. A stick of butter has no meaning in Australia where butter comes in 250 g or 500g packets. Many thanks for great recipes & inspiration.
Those cookies you made at the end looks SO YUMMY!!!!
Shabbat Shalom ,🎉Sonya , Shia , Family " Children Laughing Pure Joy A Gift From GOD Amen .🎉Thank You Sonya Prep Sharingv Amazing Starters ,Mains Dessert & Snacks Ideas We Will Enjoy Making All These With Family🎉.Your Sourdough Breads Look Amazing Too.🎉" Sonya Prep Please Consider Writing Cookery Book " 🎉Sending Blessings To Your Family From Our Family 🎉Prays For The Peace Of Israel And Prays For The Peace Of Jerusalem Amen 🎉Prays God Best Israel And God Bless America Amen 🎉Prays For World Peace Amen.U.k
Sonya Prep 🎉Happy Purim Sonya , Shia , Families🎉
I am not Jewish though years ago I did live in Jewish households and am familiar with Ashkenazi cooking,and I am interested in learning more about Sephardic cooking. I am enjoying your prep videos so thank you for posting. It’s interesting how so many countries make the chebureki, with different names,sambosa in Ethiopia,Samsa with the Uyghur people of China,Samosa in India,Shingara in Bangladesh, and I guess many more names in other countries. Your breads look out standing.😊
Love your YouTube plaque in the background! Congratulations!! 🙂
I am praying for your family and friends in Israel. God bless them and keep them.
Love hearing your children 🙏🙏
I’m Ashkenazi but I think my taste buds are Sephardic! Thank you so much for sharing these delicious recipes and the beautiful sounds of your kids being kids. Your videos are the coziest. Shabbat Shalom and Happy Purim. 😊
Long-time follower here, love your recipes, videos n family lifestyles
I absolutely love your videos. Wish you put out more but I certainly understand. You made the grape leaves dish look so so good. You are such a pretty and inspiring woman.