Everyone loves fresh baked challah. But the unique mitzvah for women of challah is much more than just creating delicious bread. Join Sara Esther Crispe as she discusses the meaning of challah preparation, why it is connected to women and the lessons it has for our lives.
Sara Esther Crispe, a writer, inspirational speaker and mother of four, is the editor of TheJewishWoman.org and writes the popular weekly blog, Musing for Meaning. To book Sara Esther for a speaking engagement, please click here.
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June 7, 2012
I have been making Challah for a few years
I am a single Jewish University Student ... Needless to say I love to make challah but to make it every week would lead to me wasting supplies. I am an expert at it since I have been making it on and off for six years. ie: my issue is that I don't want to throw away good bread every week because my family doesn't eat it. it. Everyone in my synagogue says after sundown / Havdallah one should throw away any remaining challah. How much challah is one suppose to consumer during shabbat? Also, What is an outlet for my need to make challah*(yet not waste it)?
ShoshanaYasmin Portland , OR
May 31, 2010
DEEPLY SPIRITUAL
only thing I have to say:
Sara Esther, G-d gave you a beautiful gift, that is the spiritual and elevated soul, which flows through your voice.
Shalom forever...
Anonymous Bogota, Colombia
November 8, 2009
i loved your way of explaining the role of women, Challah, and how it connects with parenting... thx
charna bel air, ca
October 19, 2009
Challah Audio
An inspiring and beautiful way of explaining the feminine concept of Challah. Thank you so much for sharing
Devorah Essex, England
May 8, 2009
amazing class
I have given many Challa classes, but this was amazing. Sara Esther you have such a wonderful way of presenting the concepts.
Needless to say I love to make challah but to make it every week would lead to me wasting supplies. I am an expert at it since I have been making it on and off for six years.
ie:
my issue is that I don't want to throw away good bread every week because my family doesn't eat it. it. Everyone in my synagogue says after sundown / Havdallah one should throw away any remaining challah. How much challah is one suppose to consumer during shabbat?
Also, What is an outlet for my need to make challah*(yet not waste it)?
Portland , OR
Sara Esther, G-d gave you a beautiful gift, that is the spiritual and elevated soul, which flows through your voice.
Shalom forever...
Bogota, Colombia
bel air, ca
Thank you so much for sharing
Essex, England
surrey, Canada