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Kiddush & Challah Questions and Answers


		What is Kiddush? By Mendy Hecht



		What are the Kiddush basics? By Naftali Silberberg



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		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 9 Comments



		My Doctor Ordered Me Off Challah! By Menachem Posner 9 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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