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A selection of FAQ's about two of Shabbat's most hallowed traditions: the recitation of the kiddush and the partaking of lechem mishneh (two loaves of challah).

Kiddush & Challah Questions and Answers

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	What is Kiddush? By Mendy Hecht
	What are the Kiddush basics? By Naftali Silberberg 5 Comments
	The Shalom Aleichem Hymn Explained By Dovid Zaklikowski
	Why does the kiddush precede the blessing on the bread? By Eliezer Posner 1 Comment
	What is Challah? By Mendy Hecht 3 Comments
	How do I make Challah? By Mendy Hecht
	Why is it necessary to have two challahs at every Shabbat meal?
	Why is it customary to lightly run the knife over the Challah before reciting the Hamotzi blessing? By Naftali Silberberg 2 Comments
	Why is the Challah dipped in salt before it is eaten? By Naftali Silberberg
	Why Do We Cover the Challah Bread on the Shabbat Table? By Menachem Posner 14 Comments
	My Doctor Ordered Me Off Challah! By Menachem Posner 10 Comments
	Scratch Your Challah By Aron Moss I noticed on Friday night at the meal that before you blessed the Challah, you made a small cut in one of the loaves. What is the meaning of this custom? 3 Comments

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