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On the Sabbath, and at other Jewish festivals, the meal
begins with blessings said over wine and two loaves of bread, which are then shared by
everyone present. The challah (bread) is of a special kind, enriched by the addition of
egg. Shabbat loaves are usually plaited and the loaves for other festivals round. It is
important that there are two loaves because these represent the time when Jews lived in the
wilderness having escaped from Egypt; God provided them
with two portions of 'manna' on the day before Shabbat so that there would be no need to
work on the day of rest.
How do you make challah?
Challah Cover
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A challah cover is used at the special meal on
Friday evening when Jewish families gather to welcome Shabbat. It is used to cover the two
loaves of bread which are placed on the table. Many challah covers bear the pictures of
objects found on the Shabbat table, e.g. loaves of bread, candles,
wine or flowers. Designs may also incorporate a Sabbath greeting in Hebrew. |
Where can I
see more pictures of challah covers?
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